Can I use this on a pop machine to prevent carbon dioxide from contaminating water
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In the Boise Idaho area every soda/beverage line has a Reduced Pressure Backflow Assembly, or "RP" installed. Most are of the 1/2" size. Double Check assemblies are not allowed on Soda lines in our area. Also remember that no copper pipe should be installed after the backflow assembly on a soda line. And of course check with your local plumbing inspector for what is allowed in your area.
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Reduced pressure backflow preventers are often used to prevent contamination of upstream potable water supplies. Some jurisdictions also allow double check detectors that are similar but don't require the drain. May want to check with your state health dept or plumbing code official with the city.
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Yes, take out the plastic holding the carbon filter to filter water. Definitely use a filter in the coffee basket when making the coffee.
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Hello, you can use plain water but be sure it is distilled or RO water. We do however recommend record cleaning fluid made for vacuum record cleaning machines. We have many different types available. Let us know how we can help. Regards, Dan Dedicated Audio
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Yes, and be sure to run water through the filter for a minute to flush out any carbon particles, etc. If this is to be water for drinking, use a recommended drinking water hose instead of a regular garden hose.
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I don't see why you couldn't use it for liquid but I'm sure anything carbonated will go flat
488809
Nope, if you place any sort of nutrients, fertilizers or the like they will clog the machine. Only purified water can be used in this.
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I have not tried it on carbonated beverages, but I doubt that it would preserve since it would keep reducing the vapor pressure and you would lose the carbonation. In general, this vacuum pump is not a very good product, I guess I bought it because they reduced the price by 2/3.
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I use it on 1L soda pop bottles, A&W; root beer and Pepsi. However, local bottlers may use different bottle styles, so you may have a different result.
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I have never had to do that, I put seachem carbon into this and then use white filter floss or filter pads in this cartridge, seal it close and then rinse under water. I've never had any carbon leak out. I suppose it all depends what size carbon you use. Marineland and API can be small and possibly come out, but I've never has a problem with Seachem's Carbon
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I would think so. I would check the mineral content in the bottled water you want to use, my machine (depending on Frequency of use) will indicate with red blinking lights to "descale" the machine aprox every 2 months. I use a Britta filter in a pitcher with tap water and use the filter in the machine also.
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Sorry, I don't know the answer. I think it depends on how much carbonation you put into the water. I like a lot of carbonation so I have two 20 oz canisters that I keep on hand for the Primo (one in the machine and one extra).
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For whipped cream and foams you will need N2O cartridges. If you want to carbonate, you'll have to buy CO2 cartridges.
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Yes, I use it all the time for sparkling water. I found this link very helpful in setting up a home system. http://www.popsci.com/diy/article/2012-06/how-make-your-own-home-carbonation-system. My advice is to get the regulator, cap, and carbonator online rather than from a home brew place. Also, I found that a local landscaping supply warehouse sells the CO2 tank for much less than the home brew stores. Good luck.
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Probably not good for it - that CO2 wants to go somewhere. You could put a T-valve on the line to cut off the supply to the tank and redirect it to outside the tank. It functions just like a very low-power air bubbler.
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That is what I use it for, Soda Stream. Works great and only cost around $9 to fill. You will need the adapter.
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Unfortunately, NO2 cartridges cannot be used or interchangeable with a soda siphon. Although, they appear to physically identical they both react differently with the water (CO2) or cream (NO2).Hope this helps.
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I am presuming so but haven't tried it on my new machine. The big thing is it only takes a second or two because if it gets too hot it will burn a hole and you will have to try sealing just below the first seal. Juice pops are very icey. If you want them more creamy use cream cheese or yogurt in the mix.