cyan123
Member
Hello, everyone. I am new to the hobby and started making soda using a 20# CO2 tank and a dual gauge regulator like this set up: http://stores.kegconnection.com/Detail.bok?no=245.
I have a couple of questions for the advanced users here.
1. Should I turn off the CO2 at the tank when not in use and bleed out remaining CO2 in the tubing? It seems this would make sense and reduce pressure on the components. Of course, I also thought turning on an off about once a day might be more wear and tear. Any advice?
2. How do set the pressure between 40-50psi? I know the top gauge shows the psi coming out of the tank. And I know I can change that using the small screw just below it. But when do I actually check? Do I turn everything on, attach a bottle and THEN adjust? Or do I turn off the flow to the carb tap, open the tank and then set it at that time?
3. When I actually attach a bottle and start adding CO2, the gauge fluctuates. Should I be tweaking the psi using the adjustment screw to stay in the 40-50 range? I realize this question is very much like #2 so I guess I'm asking if once I set the psi in question #2, do I need to keep tweaking while I'm carbonating the water?
So far I have made several liters of carbonated water. And it's GREAT! Because of this forum I've also ordered some concentrated syrups from Prairie Moon and can't wait to try them. But I want to make sure I'm getting the basics right and getting the most out of my set up.
Thanks for any help you can offer a noob.
I have a couple of questions for the advanced users here.
1. Should I turn off the CO2 at the tank when not in use and bleed out remaining CO2 in the tubing? It seems this would make sense and reduce pressure on the components. Of course, I also thought turning on an off about once a day might be more wear and tear. Any advice?
2. How do set the pressure between 40-50psi? I know the top gauge shows the psi coming out of the tank. And I know I can change that using the small screw just below it. But when do I actually check? Do I turn everything on, attach a bottle and THEN adjust? Or do I turn off the flow to the carb tap, open the tank and then set it at that time?
3. When I actually attach a bottle and start adding CO2, the gauge fluctuates. Should I be tweaking the psi using the adjustment screw to stay in the 40-50 range? I realize this question is very much like #2 so I guess I'm asking if once I set the psi in question #2, do I need to keep tweaking while I'm carbonating the water?
So far I have made several liters of carbonated water. And it's GREAT! Because of this forum I've also ordered some concentrated syrups from Prairie Moon and can't wait to try them. But I want to make sure I'm getting the basics right and getting the most out of my set up.
Thanks for any help you can offer a noob.