I cant open my hot water bottle

ilovesleep

I came down with a nasty tummy bug today and I need my hot water bottle but cant open it. I dont know if its too tight or if I'm too weak.

My name is URL

Is there a hole in the lid? If so use something as a lever to open it

bonerm

Get a man to open it for you.

easyeason3

Get a tea towel & try to open it, it will give you grip.

But seriously, you're probably on the way out if you need a hot water bottle in July...even in Ireland.

Roro4Brit

No don't lever it, mine cracked using the handle of a small spoon to lever it.

you need a plyers - head on, works every time!

FlutterinBantam

Just piss in the bed, problem solved.

The_Kew_Tour

It summer time why hell would you need hot water bottle

Donkey Oaty

Run the opening bit under the hot tap.

Works every time.

Abi

ilovesleep wrote: »

I came down with a nasty tummy bug today and I need my hot water bottle but cant open it. I dont know if its too tight or if I'm too weak.

I'm no doctor but.. it sounds like you need to turn on the gas and light a match.

**Timbuk2**

It's far too hot for a hot water bottle. I have half of mind to go to bed with a cold water bottle tonight!

orourkeda

Have a ****.

That should warm the bed.

It would also give you the strength to open the bottle

tony1kenobi

Abigayle wrote: »

I'm no doctor but.. it sounds like you need to turn on the gas and light a match.

What would you prescribe if you were a doctor?

ilovesleep

Cheers for the replies.
I have already used a knife and a clothes hanger try and open it. Didnt work. I dont have a plyers (must buy one next day) or a man to open it for me. will try hot water from the tap and the tea towel.

Overheal

If tap water doesnt work leave it out in the sun... but then it is 10 at night now.

ha ha.

flahavaj

Pierce a hole in the side of it. That'll get the water out.

CrazyRabbit

Move to a warmer country. No need for the hot water bottle then as the air will be nice and cosy.

ejmaztec

flahavaj wrote: »

Pierce a hole in the side of it. That'll get the water out.

You forgot to mention that you'll need a sticking plaster to stop the boiling water leaking out when you fill it again.

terenc

Wrist movement will sort this problem

alwaysadub

A pair of rubber gloves will give you better grip, might be able to get it then

ilovesleep

FlutterinBantam wrote: »

Just piss in the bed, problem solved.

Well done you for making me vomit again. I tried to open it using the tea towel, and by holding it under the tap - no good. I fainted so had to go to bed again without my hot water bottle.

Sharpshooter

OP, my advice to you would be to get some sleep and arrange an appointment with your doctor in the morning.:pac:

And buy a new hot water bottle on the way home, oh and a pliers.:)