Bought new Empire paintball tanks, took to Sports Authority, they warned me that their CO2 was "dirty" and I shouldn't use it for SodaStream?
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Frank, they are correct, but that does not concern me. It's just CO2, not like it's going to have the Ebola virus, or deadly spores, floaties etc. I've been using tanks filled at Dick's Sporting Goods, and no issues at all.
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I took mine to a welding/oxy supplier that fill tanks for hospitals, CO2 for bars, etc. No issue there. I'm not sure if the sports place just has issues with liability that they are worried about or if it's a serious issue
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The air I breathe everyday is dirty too. I've learned to just live with it.
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I take my tanks to my local Propane / Gas vendor and their CO2 gets delivered as "Food Grade" or "Beverage Grade". I'd check around!
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Dont buy this. Buy a tippman as a beginninger gun. Or talk to people at your local paintball field before purchasing. The co2 ships empty.
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i have never attempted to use air compresor just have them filled at the local paintball store
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I take mine down to the local welding supply store. They have CO2, Oxygen, Propane, Butane, Acetylene, etc. I had a cool looking bottle that came with mine, silver color with black logo on the side. They would not fill it for me. I had to exchange it for a scratched up full one, but nobody opens the door and says, "Ewe gross" or anything like that. :)
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The threading is specific to soda stream. The adapters are specifically made for paintball to sodastream. I have one and already paid off the price by my savings.
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This "thing" is an adapter that goes onto any standard "paint ball" CO2 canister/bottle so that the bottle can be used in place of the CO2 cylinder that came with the SodaStream. The cylinder that comes with the SodaStream has a non-standard head that screws into the Sodastream. Using this adapter allows use of a standard paint ball cylinder/bottle at a fraction of the cost. Standard paint ball bottles can be refilled at most Sporting Goods stores for $5.00 give or take a dollar. The SodaStream bottles must be sent back to SodaStream to be refilled or exchanged at a cost of $25 - $50 depending on the size of the bottle. This adapter goes on top of the paint ball cylinder and allows it to screw into the SodaStream machine. Works great!!!
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if using CO2 then need to go hobbie shop are Paintball , welding shop any one who supply's CO2... or N2 gas but need different bottle . can be connected directly to a compresser , but not moble , still fun.
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It is designed to use with a ball lock fitting and standard soda bottle. It will not work with SodaStream units. I use mine with a 10 lb CO2 tank and regulator with a line and ball lock fitting. It is a much more cost effective option than using the SodaStream unit and bottles.
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CO2 in general is a good thing, so that will improve your tank right away. Provided all other general care is given plus good lighting. It has worked well in my tank but this unit does require occasional cleaning.
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I spoke with my son. He said that it's Co2 that gets filled when he goes to the paintball place. They have to ship it to you empty.
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I just set this up the other day on my 50 gal tank and it should work but this kit is really badly made. The valve didnt even fit on the co2 bottle. I had to take a wrench and C-clamp to get it on(which took me 1 hour to finally get it on) after that it was working fine only for it to run out of co2. it didnt even last a full 24 hours. plus buying refills for this will cost you a fortune long term. you are better off buying a betting more pricey co2 system. I got mine for 170. and refiles are pretty cheap and environmentally friendly cuz you dont have to buy a new canister every time and just refill the same one. this thing is cheap cr*p. don't get it. I just set this up the other day on my 50 gal tank and it should work but this kit is really badly made. The valve didnt even fit on the co2 bottle. I had to take a wrench and C-clamp to get it on(which took me 1 hour to finally get it on) after that it was working fine only for it to run out of co2. it didnt even last a full 24 hours. plus buying refills for this will cost you a fortune long term. you are better off buying a betting more pricey co2 system. I got mine for 170. and refiles are pretty cheap and environmentally friendly cuz you dont have to buy a new canister every time and... » Read More I just set this up the other day on my 50 gal tank and it should work but this kit is really badly made. The valve didnt even fit on the co2 bottle. I had to take a wrench and C-clamp to get it on(which took me 1 hour to finally get it on) after that it was working fine only for it to run out of co2. it didnt even last a full 24 hours. plus buying refills for this will cost you a fortune long term. you are better off buying a betting more pricey co2 system. I got mine for 170. and refiles are pretty cheap and environmentally friendly cuz you dont have to buy a new canister every time and just refill the same one. this thing is cheap cr*p. don't get it. « Show Less
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You can get to 20oz. tank refilled wherever they refill the tanks to paintball guns/Dick's Sporting Goods and use Sodastream flavors where ever they're sold.
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This was a pain for me as well. If there are any dive shops around you they might be able to help. Also welding supply shops are a good source for CO2 refills. They may ask you to exchange your brand new tank instead of refilling it. Good luck. Dick's sporting goods might be able to help but they didn't have a large enough scale when I visited mine. They usually refill paint ball tanks.
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This goes on a typical soda bottle. In order to add carbonation (CO2) you need the following:A tank filled with CO2. This is usually easily purchased locally from an industrial gas provider. For personal use a very small bottle is usually fine.. in the 5-10 pound range.A regulator that fits on the tank and takes the pressure down to 30-50psi. This is available online. This is also typically available at many of the above gas providers.A hose to go from the regulator with a connector that connects to this cap. This is typical hose used for soda fountains around the world. Also available online.The tank, regulator, and hose assembly is a very common set-up for soda fountains as well as home beer systems. This goes on a typical soda bottle. In order to add carbonation (CO2) you need the following:A tank filled with CO2. This is usually easily purchased locally from an industrial gas provider. For personal use a very small bottle is usually fine.. in the 5-10 pound range.A regulator that fits on the tank and takes the pressure down to 30-50psi. This is available online. This is also typically available at many of the above gas providers.A hose to go from the regulator with a connector that connects to this cap. This is typical hose used for soda fountains... » Read More This goes on a typical soda bottle. In order to add carbonation (CO2) you need the following:A tank filled with CO2. This is usually easily purchased locally from an industrial gas provider. For personal use a very small bottle is usually fine.. in the 5-10 pound range.A regulator that fits on the tank and takes the pressure down to 30-50psi. This is available online. This is also typically available at many of the above gas providers.A hose to go from the regulator with a connector that connects to this cap. This is typical hose used for soda fountains around the world. Also available online.The tank, regulator, and hose assembly is a very common set-up for soda fountains as well as home beer systems. « Show Less
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Yes, it is safe for food, and yes, for the SodaStream, which is what we use them for. You will need this adapter for use with a SodaStream: Sellution CO2 Tank Paintball Canister Refill Adapter C02 Conversion - Polished Brass We've had ours for a year and have four of these 24oz. tanks. We have the tanks filled at a local welding shop. $4 a tank. Much, much cheaper than the proprietary tank that comes with the SodaStream. Good luck.
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i have two bottles and just bought a new empire co2 tank (off amazon) and no matter how i adjust the SodaMod adapter pin, the new tank does not work. any tips? (i know how to adjust the adapter pin up and down but that doesnt work). could the new bottle be over filled? one time it blasted out co2 but then stopped working after that
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Maryann,Go to sodastreamusa.com and you will see which sodastream models will take the 130 liter co2. Good luck.Anne