Priming bottles... a stupid question from a n00b

[Fire Me Boy!]

Sorry if this is stupid, but I'm not sure how to do this...

I'm wanting to batch prime... using http://www.tastybrew.com/calculators/priming.html as a calculator, if it says I need 2.8 ounces of dextrose, does it matter if I add a 1/2 cup of water and boil to turn it into a syrup?

 

[c.n.budz]

you should definitely mix with water and boil, it kills any nasties

 

[Fire Me Boy!]

you should definitely mix with water and boil, it kills any nasties

Yeah, I know... but adding the water doesn't matter for weighing the proper amount of sugar to get the desired carbonation?

 

[c.n.budz]

nope, just use the amount of priming sugar that the calculator calls for. A half cup of water won't screw up the calculation at all

 

[Fire Me Boy!]

nope, just use the amount of priming sugar that the calculator calls for. A half cup of water won't screw up the calculation at all

Thank you VERY much!!! Kinda what I thought, but just wanted to be sure.

 

[c.n.budz]

No problem. I hope your brew turns out tasty