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Ahh yes... the Carbonator Cap!

3/2/2012

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So you're on your way to a park where glass bottles are off limits or maybe you just racked that award winning Imperial Double Barleywine that you want to try, while you wait for your keg to carb up. So you scour the web and there it is... The Carbonator Cap; it injects CO2 into plastic water and soda bottles by attaching a gas side ball lock to it. You're sold! You head on down to your LHBS to buy a few, until you see the price; $20 for a piece of molded plastic! There's gotta be a better way that won't break the bank. There is! [Read More]

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Shegogue Brew link
3/2/2012 08:39:53 am

I have been meaning to do this for a while now! I have the air chuck and adapter, but haven't been able to find the metal tire stems. I will have to check ace. Do you have a problem with it sealing? I was going to look into find silicone o-rings that were the right size to create a seal on the cap, but maybe that isn't necessary?

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scoundrel
3/2/2012 01:15:15 pm

HI There,

I got the tire stems from Advance Auto, but any auto parts store should have them. I will post a picture of it when I buy another pack this week. As for sealing, it's not a problem. I just tighten them as much as I can by hand or with a wrench. Once you apply CO2, the pressure will create a seal. The o-rings are a nice idea but, like you said, probably won't be necessary unless you have a ploblematic cap. If that's the case you can just drill a new cap. Good luck and thanks for the comment!!

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