Approximately how long does the carbonation process take? Thanks!
471322
Almost instantly, the colder the fluid the better absorption The more time you wait before opening will actually let it Carbonite more
471323
Less than a minute to fill and "charge" the bottle. It can be used immediatley, but instructions suggest allowing it to rest a few minutes before removing cap.
471324
After you inject the co2 & Shake for a min or less i find that you just have to leave it for a couple min. You can leave longer & that may make it more bubbly. I also find that if the water & carafe are chilled the carbonation process is better. Plus I like it cold!
471325
if the water and canister are cold, it only takes a few minutes (screw on the cartridge, shake the canister, and let it sit for a few min) I've read that if you let it sit longer, carbonation is better, but I've been perfectly happy when I only let it sit for 5 minutes.
471326
If I leave it for just a few minutes then I get a few bubbles and a distinct soda taste.If I leave it overnight then I can get an inch of foam when I pour it, just like canned soda.Like the other posters said, you get better results with ice-cold water. Also, shaking a LOT seems to help.
471327
You have to shake the bottle once the CO2 goes in for about 60-120 seconds. The more you shake, the more carbonation. Also, the water has to be ice cold. The colder, the more carbonation.
471328
The process is fairly quick and straight forward. First fill the canister and place the top on securely. A CO2 charger is then placed into its chamber and then quickly twisted to the top of the canister lid. Once done the CO2 is shot into the canister. It's then just a matter of shaking the canister vigorously for 30 seconds or so to ensure full distribution. The whole process takes 1-2 minutes.
932436
I think that is a great amount of time, providing the bubbles are occurring quickly and have not slowed to a near stop. I can't tell you how long my bubbles would last because when they slow down, I make a new batch. My goal is to keep the process active, good thing sugar and yeast are cheap. Good luck.
803304
I've never timed it but it does take awhile. I fill the top at night and have water in the morning.
1513834
It takes roughly 3-5 mins after filling it up to build enough pressure. It's not quite continuous, you will eventually use up the built up steam and will need to wait a minute or two to allow up to build back up. This unit wasnt meant to be a continuous steamer, more of a spot cleaner.
1284807
It depends on how fizzy you like your water. I make mine pretty fizzy (3 to 4 strong squirts) and generally get about 50 to 60 fills out of each carbonator.
139799
Provided you start with a chilled siphon, cold water, shake it for 20 - 30 seconds it can last up to a couple of weeks. Less carbonated the longer you store it, particularly after it is half empty. Hmmmm, time for a Brandy and soda.
139801
On a functional iSi soda siphon the carbonation lasts for weeks in the refrigerator. The new ones don't tend to carbonate as well as the original ones. At least that is the problem I had with the one I returned and one other that I know a friend has.
13285
About 6 hours. I put a couple of gallons in after. 3 hours just to top off and check how much is evaporated in that amount of time
1791308
If you fill it up to about 3-4 cups of water, it will take about 3 minutes. It's extremely fast. Pour, set it, walk away for a moment and then walk back. Done. :)
803306
About 2 hours with the optional fluoride filters attached. Faster without. Hope this helps.
1970457
We got our Primo at Christmas and have yet to get a satisfactory amount of carbonation in a single bottle that I've made. It's an answer I'd love to get, too!
1877891
It really does depend on the size of the mug you choose and the intensity...5-8 minutes is my best guess...I usually brew a half carafe...
235974
I am slow, and it takes me about 30 minutes to make a pitcher. That way I can drink it for 2 to 3 days.Rene d.
1560516
Never timed it tho if I had to guess...about 3 hours depending upon how much you use.
777820
When filled to the max line, to my recollection because I only did this twice when I first purchased it, it took somewhere around eight minutes. The typical amount I boil, which is to the minimum line, takes roughly two minutes.
1439662
If you use less water (say, half as much as normal), puncture the CO2 canister, then vigorously shake the bottle for ten seconds, finally let it stand for another ten seconds before depressurizing, you will get greater carbonation without risking damage to the product. That would be the equivalent of using twice as many CO2 canisters on a full bottle. Hope that helps!
1791310
About 3-5 minutes, but I usually wait for about 10 minutes to make sure it has brewed every drop!