It not quite as sexy on the bench as the sodastream machine but I think it works even better and you can also get to higher carbonation levels too as the PRV in the sodastream machines is quite low.
I bought your soda water kit last year and it's been fantastic, I've done away with the Sodastream altogether. I find the larger bottles go flat too quickly, I like it super fizzy and your smaller pet beer bottles are just the right size (good price too) and I keep a few in the fridge ready to go.
You have all the bases covered Kee, I've been watching 'Grain to Glass Inc' (Canada) and they can't speak highly enough of Kegland and your products and service, long story short...'I dropped your name' and said Kegland in Aussie is the BEST hands down!. Cheers for this latest review on carbonation... I think it' going to be the next BIG thing. Onya mate 👍.
Much appreciated. I am actually Canadian myself (dual citizen) and it's probably about time I come up and do some travel up that way. I know you guys have some absolutely cracking breweries up that way so a trip is well and truly overdue. My family is mostly in Toronto. Kee
First i am hearing about these new sodastream cylinders will you be making an updated Deluxe Sodastream Cylinder Adapter (with pin adjustment)? I also agree with the end of the video, if you decide to spend money on this sodastream setup you will find it lacking, because sodastream is the weaklink. I did prefer the carbonation cap method as it wasted way less gas without the sodastream "burping" and had a better result you could also preload bottles and get them ready without having to open them until you needed them. But this setup is a good gateway that you can recycle most the parts into a better setup down the line.
Yes I would totally agree. If you go to a little bit more effort setting up a mains connected system saves gas and it's way more convenient. I think a lot of customers get scared hooking up the continuous systems but it's well worth the effort as this is what I use myself.
When Fizzing water with CO2 using SS unit, push button/pull handle until it has reached max pressure (squeak). Wait 30 to 45 seconds for the CO2 gas to dissolve into the water. Do a second, wait for the sound at end, less time as it has some CO2.. I never have to do a 3rd and it is VERY Fizzy! Everyone I see use a SS Unit, they press press press and snatch bottle off in under 10 seconds. Insufficient time for the CO2 to dissolve into solution. (Basic Chemistry) Another option for the hose to enter the SS Unit, at counter top from side or back, use a screw driver, put it in gas fire of hob until it is Hot. Use the round length of the screw driver to press into the bottom edge making a U shape. Move sideways until the U is wide enough for the hose. PVC of SS Unit melts easily. (Remember to put the screwdriver under tap water to return to room temp to avoid a red hot poker burn).
You mentioned filling up the soda stream cylinders at the supermarkets, I bought 2, 6kg kegland co2 tanks and it is a 1 and a half hour drive for me to get the thing filled, I then have to leave the keg over night because they refuse to do it while you wait even though they have some new fastfilling station and then I have to drive back the next day to get it, Is there any way that Kegland work with either supermarkets, Bunnings or someone because there are hardly any co2 filling places in regional Victoria, this is the only thing about brewing and kegging your own beer that annoys me, this co2 refills is not catered for.
All you need are these products below: www.kegland.com.au/products/mk4-regulator-type-30-co2-gas-dual-gauge-multi-gas-includes-8mm-x-ffl-duotight www.kegland.com.au/products/duotight-8mm-5-16-x-ball-lock-disconnect-grey-red-gas www.kegland.com.au/products/evabarrier-4mm5-32-x-8mm5-16-double-wall-eva-12meter-length-in-bag-beer-line-gas-line www.kegland.com.au/products/red-ball-lock-plastic-carbonation-cap-x-6-35mm-duotight
I would like to use the new pink SodaStream Terra cylinders for a mobile dispensing set-up, and I am looking for a mini regulator that is compatible with the new quick disconnect valves. Is there such a solution available?
Probably not likely as the shipping cost is quite low to get the goods from Melbourne to Sydney anyway. We might one day have a distribution center in QLD.
Where did you get the leak from? Was it the quick disconnect fitting? We have made some improvements to the o-ring material which has made the whole fitting more reliable so I wonder if you can just change the o-rings on the quick disconnect over.