This for real?

[nDub]

https://www.morebeer.com/products/carbsquatch-force-carbonation-accelerator.html

It feels like an April fools joke...

carbsquatch.

 

[Andrew Hodgson]

That thing is hilarious. Any science bros ready to call BS on their claims? Looks like they are serious about selling them.

Maybe it works?

 

[Rev2010]

It appears to be as it's for sale on a number of websites. Gave me one hell of a good laugh though reading that page and looking at the pictures. Sure does "look" like a gag but apparently is a real product.


Rev.

 

[andrewmaixner]

so... a vibrator?

And yes, hilarious and must be a joke.

 

[nDub]

I like how it’s held on with large rubber band.

It looks like it was designed for something else and has been repurposed... ish

 

[nDub]

It’s also $90.

I can’t find any reviews for it. I wonder why...?

 

[Andrew Hodgson]

It looks like it was designed for something else and has been repurposed... ish

so... a vibrator?

 

[passedpawn]

 

[passedpawn]

 

[bracconiere]

so... a vibrator?

And yes, hilarious and must be a joke.

damn, you beat me to it! is $90 bucks to much to keep your kegs relaxed and happy? think of the kegs, happy kegs pour happy beer!

what about something like this as a cheaper alternative?

https://www.ebay.com/p/Mabuchi-12v-...Massager-Toy-6vdc/1201751981?iid=111516618779

 

[Dland]

Many of us probably already have a palm sander that would do the job. Might try that some day.

 

[hezagenius]

Does a magnet go inside the keg to agitate the surface? I can't access FB currently.

 

[bracconiere]

Does a magnet go inside the keg to agitate the surface? I can't access FB currently.

doesn't look like it, it just shakes the container.

And why does it look like the pour squach is being strangled? lol

 

[bracconiere]

Many of us probably already have a palm sander that would do the job. Might try that some day.

lol, kinda loud, but i was bored!

maybe if your beer fridge is in the garage and not the kitchen?

 

[bracconiere]

Found the solution for the noise! fan speed controller! we'll see how this goes! damn thing keeps being indispensable! hot plate temps, now sander speed! fast carb'n away!

i think it's shaking all the kegs too, so 6 kegs at once if it works!

 

[nDub]

lol, kinda loud, but i was bored!

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maybe if your beer fridge is in the garage and not the kitchen?

haha. Report back in 24 hours

 

[bracconiere]

haha. Report back in 24 hours

now that it's on the fan speed controller vibrates more, and isn't deafeningly loud, i look forward to pouring a glass tomorrow! maybe i should double post it in the thread about how i can't get any head! All you need is a vibrator! lol, not sure where i'm going with that.....

edit: i just pluged it into my kill-a-watt meter and it is burning a little over 30 watts of juice...so it's going to tack on 9 cents to a keg a beer figuring 24 hours of shaking!

 

[bracconiere]

you know i had another thought, i picked up a used bench grinder at a garage sale. i was hoping to use it as mill motor, but that didn't work. maybe i could chop off half the grinding wheel..and mount it to the top of my keg fridge, have the whole thing shakin like an out of balance washing machine!

the ideas you get!

 

[Dland]

Imagine what could be done with a commercial paint shaker, we don't need no stinking vibrators, unless it is one for concrete...duct tape one of those to a full keg and get the job done in hours, try not to abrade the side of keg though.

I have a similar sander to brac's, was thinking slight padding and maybe a zip tie around the keg for the trial run, maybe invest in a dedicated bungee cord if that works out.

Kind of joking, it is past bedtime, in fact it is a waondr I can type...

 

[bracconiere]

Imagine what could be done with a commercial paint shaker, we don't need no stinking vibrators, unless it is one for concrete...duct tape one of those to a full keg and get the job done in hours, try not to abrade the side of keg though.

I have a similar sander to brac's, was thinking slight padding and maybe a zip tie around the keg for the trial run, maybe invest in a dedicated bungee cord if that works out.

Kind of joking, it is past bedtime, in fact it is a waondr I can type...

you know i forgot how to use it, but i tried to use a tie-down strap to get a tighter fit against the keg...think i'll pour a glass now even though it's only been 5 hours, just to see how it's going....

and yeah if you got a paint shaker that fits in the fridge! amen brother!

 

[doug293cz]

This thing might actually be for real. Vibrating the fluid could create more surface area at the headspace to beer interface, which would in fact increase the rate at which CO2 dissolves in the beer. Need to look at it closer when I haven't been drinking. If it actually works as described the price should come down as competitors get into the market. The "true value" price should be around $20 or less.

Brew on

 

[bracconiere]

This thing might actually be for real. Vibrating the fluid could create more surface area at the headspace to beer interface, which would in fact increase the rate at which CO2 dissolves in the beer. Need to look at it closer when I haven't been drinking. If it actually works as described the price should come down as competitors get into the market. The "true value" price should be around $20 or less.

Brew on

they say on the morebeer site, it's important to hook the gas line up to the bev out post...so it wouldn't just be head space...

and as always!

 

[doug293cz]

they say on the morebeer site, it's important to hook the gas line up to the bev out post...so it wouldn't just be head space...

and as always!

Having the CO2 move thru the beer on the way to the headspace also increases CO2 absorption. But, it's the disturbance of the surface, increasing the surface area, that is the big driver. With the headspace CO2 going into the beer faster, the flow rate of CO2 into the keg increases, so the effect of the CO2 bubbling thru the beer is also increased. It's a synergistic effect.

Brew on

 

[day_trippr]

I wonder what effect such a technique would have on "foam once" proteins...

Cheers!

 

[Horseflesh]

For $20 I’d try it. But at $90, I’ll spend $120 to make one.

 

[Pkrd]

they say on the morebeer site, it's important to hook the gas line up to the bev out post...so it wouldn't just be head space...

This is pretty much my technique, though my 2.5gallon kegs are easier to shake than a 5 gallon.

Relevant:

 

[madscientist451]

I'll save the $90 and just put a keg on the end of the bed, my GF keeps me up all night.....

 

[bracconiere]

This is pretty much my technique, though my 2.5gallon kegs are easier to shake than a 5 gallon.

Relevant:

Was that an ISIS flag at the end of that clip? and was it part of the episode or just the video?
i wouldn't think ISIS would have to many fans around these parts! lol

Well i left the sander going all night, my keg is about the same carb level as yesterday. apparently it needs to be agitated more than this did? i didn't hook the gas to the bev out post though....

 

[MaxStout]

I noticed in the picture that Sasquatch is holding a beer and the beer appears to be foaming over the sides. That alone should be a red flag.

 

[beernutz]

I'll save the $90 and just put a keg on the end of the bed, my GF keeps me up all night.....

She's a snorer?