Does anyone know the maximum pressure this thing will withstand? Can you charge one serving of water with multiple cartridges?
1337687
I got this as a gift for my friend, and she has really enjoyed using it. She said that it's definitely one charge per cartridge--once you put it together and get it ready to carbonate the water it automatically uses the whole cartridge.
1536583
I've always thrown the cartridges away. I've never tried to refill any cartridges. Sorry I couldn't be more helpful.
2059473
I'm sorry I haven't tried. I don't think I have any 2 things that needs charging. I will have to say that I think about every type head is available. I haven't found anything that isn't on there. I've already used it several times. More than I even thought I would. I don't see any reason why it wouldn't charge more than one item at a time.
1894936
I'd just try to fill one at home with 28 oz. of water and see what happens. You'll still have 5 good ones if it works!
581476
I have not done this and would suggest you might not want to... Three things to think about: 1) Syringe gives lots of pressure - instructions note the filter can take a lot of pressure - and weight next to nothing (why not carry it), 2) Bags are "squeezable" but that is only to the point of pushing water through filter...I would be concerned about rupturing a seam, 3) I like to keep the bags on one end of the filter...to keep things clean.I f you are concerned about clogging on the trail take two...not likely you'll clog both up on the same trip.
2014511
You could use an air compressor. The Aquapod has a pressure valve that release at 50 PSI. This only takes about 8-10 pumps from a standard bike pump, so an air compressor might be overkill and won't increase the performance.
476936
I don't think that they make re-useable cartridges. Once you inset one and tighten it in place, the valve punctures the cylinder and therefore renders them useless once empty.
1506504
the black cartridges are high capacity one while the other are standard capacity. When you say water resistant do you refer to the cartridges ? In this case I don't know
229899
As far as I know you can. There are kits you can buy and or have a vendor that specializes in doing that. They test the cartridge then load it then test it again. I only bought some refilled units back several years ago but I have not for quite awhile. Wish you the best.
2252603
I have found that water goes flat very fast in this bottle.Have not used two cartridges in the beginning, only one added later for new carbonation.
673968
not very long. I used it once having found it too expensive to maintain. At the time one cartridge only gave a light fizz to the water - much less than a soda of any kind or of Perrier or other bottled water. I saw no reason to continue its use. At the time the lowest prices for cartridges was much higher than I see another person found.
2056328
Try this, remove the cartridge from the machine, run some hot water in a small container then submerge the heads in the water and let stand for a few hourspreferably over night, replace the cartridge and you should be good to go! Good luck.
2128661
I've never recharged it. I just buy a new one every 2-3 months. Not worth the risk in my opinion and at 3.00 and some change a month it's cheaper than cartridges would be. I use it in Aquaclear HOB's and it could prolly go more like 4 or 5 months
1802935
I wouldn't try to force high pressure water into the unit but I think the volume of air in the little hose will keep the water from going into the gage. It should still read however.
619578
Like any firearm... you can get more power by increasing the "charge", whether it is powder or air pressure in the pellet pistol but like any firearm you are taking chances of damaging the weapon, injuring yourself or bystanders or both. I personally would not exceed the manufacturers recommendation... which I believe is 10 pumps maximum...
2227755
I've only used my machine a few times and still have 2 replacements left, so I'm not sure if you can use other cartridges to carbonate. I wouldn't.
704512
I have not broken the charging base---thus, I really can't answer the question. However, FYI, I've had good luck by changing the cleaner cartridge monthly and emptying and refilling the water container more frequently, if I think it's necessary. I also wipe down the exterior of the water container after cleaning to assure exterior dryness. This procedure keeps things clean and fresh. Hope this helps and that someone has the answer to your question.