So... do you need to have a CO2 tank, or is the carbonation a product of shaking the bottle with this magic cap intact? The description isn't clear.
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Oh that such magic existed. You do need a CO2 tank, with a regulator to knock the pressure down AND a female version of this connection (Common). I got a 20lb tank cheap on Craig's List, got it filled, and after a year of using it twice a day it is still going.
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You will need a CO2 tank. For a description of the type of system involved try looking here: www.popsci.com/diy/article/2012-06/how-make-your-own-home-carbonation-system
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For my machine, The Genesis, I push it all the way down quickly about 3 to 4 times before I hear the buzz with the 1/2 liter bottles. If you continue to NOT hear the buzz, contact sodastream by email (you can find it on their facebook page) or call them. They have the best customer support of any I have ever encountered. (the buzz is to show you that you have enough CO2 in the bottle). Make sure you have chilled water as it helps with carbonation.
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I have no idea what flow rate and capacity of Co2 your needs require or what sort of pressure regulation, etc., is appropriate. These are standard 20 lb tanks with pretty new inspection dates. If a standard Co2 tank is what you need for a planted aquarium, these are nice big ones that are not too big to be obtrusive or too heavy to carry. I would guess they run 50 plus pounds apiece filled, so two are reasonable to carry at one time. One big tank of the same capacity is pretty difficult to move and take in to get filled. The tanks are a good size, good quality and priced well, so I bought two to rotate in my Soda machine. Hope this helps some.
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Hi. So with this co2 kit the co2 is actually diffused by contact with the water. After you fill both chambers you will notice that after a few hours the level of water rises. It is an easy co2 kit that requires no other parts. I think it works well.
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It has a siphon valve that means liquid co2 will go in the soda buy one with out a siphon valve
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I've used on 1 litre bottles. I usually have the bottles on a solid surface below shoulder level where I can apply pressure straight down on the bottle. No issues so far. The old ones that locked allowed me to shake the bottles to force carbonate, but the connectors don't have back flow and would get product in the CO2 line so don't really do that anyway.
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Commercial carbonation is 8g pre lieter. The CO2 cart, that fits the carbonater is 16g.That being said in a perfect world 2 lieter bottles or one 2 lieter bottles. I prefer thesmaller sizes the bubbles hold up longer. I went for the adapter that fits a standardpaint ball bottle. Much cheaper to use and I get great results. I also have a "SODASTREAM"unit and it gives very poor results. You can't shake the bottle during carbonation. a keycomponant to good carbonation.
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No. The caps of growlers are not designed to handle the pressure that happens through natural carbonation process with home brewing. Many, many forums and books (such as Joy of Homebrewing) specifically mention not attempting this. Ask a local brewery who bottles with growlers and they will tell you the same thing. Better off sticking to regular brown bottles or, as others have suggested, Grolsh style bottles with the flip lid. Screw-top glass bottles do not work either.
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The carbonater is connected to a tube (I use a snap fitting available at local stores that deal with air hoses etc) which is than connected to a CO2 regulator which is connected to a C02 tank.You can get the tanks on line or various outlets that deal with beer taps or welding supplies. The carbonator is a screw cap that is screwed to the bottle of fluid that you want to carbonate. check u tube for carbonation etc. Open the the valve at the regulator adjust the pressure for the pressure you want and then snap fit the tube to the Carbonator and fill the bottle.
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I have done that and it does retain a good amount of its carbonation. Mind you it's not going to be as carbonated as it was at first but it's still pretty good. I also kept mine in the refrigerator for the time being which will help it remain carbonated.
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Peter E., I'm sorry but I've only had my Primo Flavorstation for a short period of time and have not used up a full cylinder of CO2. I am keeping track of the number of liters I get. I also have never used or know anyone who has used a Soda Stream. so I wouldn't have anything to compare to.Sincerely, Ronald
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Tea, SCOBY, cover. That will get you there. It may also get you mold and an inferior product. I found that out myself. Like anything else, you reap what you sow and cutting corners where cleanliness is concerned is a horrible idea where fermentation is involved. If you follow all the instructions you should get a a good product. I find storage temperature greatly effects carbonation. High means more due to yeast production. Good luck however you choose to proceed.
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Let me tell you what I did. I weighed the co2 bottle when I first got it. Then, after about four 1/2 liter sodas I reweighed it. I do three squirts of the co2 about 1 second each squirt. This results in a well carbonated drink. According to my calculations you should get somewhere between 65 and 69 1/2 liter sodas. I have had mine for about a couple of months and we use it regularly and when I checked it yesterday I have used a little more than half of the bottle. I hope this helps. Also, about getting it refilled at a hobby shop: be sure to ask if it is food grade co2. A lot of hobby shops add an oil to the co2 to help keep the paint guns lubricated Let me tell you what I did. I weighed the co2 bottle when I first got it. Then, after about four 1/2 liter sodas I reweighed it. I do three squirts of the co2 about 1 second each squirt. This results in a well carbonated drink. According to my calculations you should get somewhere between 65 and 69 1/2 liter sodas. I have had mine for about a couple of months and we use it regularly and when I checked it yesterday I have used a little more than half of the bottle. I hope this helps. Also, about getting it refilled at a hobby shop: be sure to ask if it is food grade co2. A lot of hobby shops... » Read More Let me tell you what I did. I weighed the co2 bottle when I first got it. Then, after about four 1/2 liter sodas I reweighed it. I do three squirts of the co2 about 1 second each squirt. This results in a well carbonated drink. According to my calculations you should get somewhere between 65 and 69 1/2 liter sodas. I have had mine for about a couple of months and we use it regularly and when I checked it yesterday I have used a little more than half of the bottle. I hope this helps. Also, about getting it refilled at a hobby shop: be sure to ask if it is food grade co2. A lot of hobby shops add an oil to the co2 to help keep the paint guns lubricated « Show Less
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Siphon tube tanks have a tube on the outlet valve inside the tank that goes to the bottom of the tank. When you open the valve what is on the bottom of the tank goes to the outlet. In this case liquid CO2. Not what you want for carbonating drinks where you use just the vapor. It is what you want if you want to fill another tank or such. If you have a non siphon tank turn it upside down to get liquid to come out. CO2 is in a liquid condition in the tank. THIS tank is non-siphon.
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It has a siphon valve that means liquid co2 in the soda buy one with out a siphon valve
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The co2 from brewing will create enough pressure to force the liquid out first, since the intake valve is at the bottom of the tank. The co2 cartridge is really a propellant, push the liquid out but not altering the co2 content of the liquid.You want to have o2 in the tank for brewing, but once you "tap" the tank, clear the lines, and "charge" it with co2, the o2 is gone and it won't ferment
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Sure. But I like others have had problems with the ball lock valves leaking and draining even a large size tank. So if the seal is not good... Better to loose a small CO2 cartage than a full bottle. So, go for it.BTW, I still have not tried it, I needed it on Thanksgiving when my tank leaked dry, but I couldn't find where I have it stashed away.