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This handy device allows you to enjoy fresh draft homebrew anywhere. Simply fill a plastic 2-liter soda bottle with beer and put the Carbonator cap on. Squeeze out the excess air and inject CO2 into the bottle to keep your beer carbonated and fresh. May also be used to force carbonate any beverage.
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34 of 35 people found the following review helpful
By Dorian
I think I have carbonated about 1000 liters of water using three of these caps, and they are still working with no trouble. They are very solidly made. Following are a few things I learned that will help achieve better results (i.e., stronger carbonation). (1) Start with refrigerated water because carbon dioxide dissolves better in water at lower temperatures. (2) Fill the bottle leaving a an inch or two of empty space at the top so that you can better shake the bottle. (3) After screwing on the carbonater top, push the valve down with your finger and squeeze the air out of the bottle. When you connect the carbon dioxide tank, the bottle will expand (with a bit of a pop), and all the air space will be filled with carbon dioxide. (4) Shake the bottle for about 45 seconds. You don't have to do it vigorously; just keep the water and gas mixing. (5) Let the bottle sit for at least two minutes before removing the cap. That will let micro-bubbles absorb so you won't lose too much gas when you remove the top. I like to carbonate at least three bottles in a row, using three carbonater caps. That way the the first bottle is ready to be opened by the time I've carbonated the third bottle.
31 of 32 people found the following review helpful
By j4bles
Amazon Verified Purchase
So I don't use The Carbonater for beer like most people probably do. I've rigged up my own carbonation station at home. With the help of this product, I can carbonate any liquid in a 2-liter bottle. I've also used it on the Coke 1.25 lt bottles as well with good results. Product came with good instructions and seems very durable, this isn't a soft cheap plastic. I'll be buying a couple more, as the directions indicate, it's good to leave the cap on overnight or even longer to help the co2 absorption. That's no lie, to me, the soda tastes much better after a couple days of sitting in the fridge before consumption.
The product is also great for rejuvenating flat soda. To be honest, I didn't think I'd ever use this product for that purpose, but I have on a few occasions and it's great to not have to just throw flat soda away.
A little information about my setup: 5 lb co2 tank, regulator set to 40 psi with a hose going to a quick connect for The Carbonater. I recycle used 2-lt bottles and use cold filtered water from my refrigerator. Generally, I use SodaStream syrup (diet cola) to make my sodas, but I've also had good results with Crystal Light and store brand powder mixes.
The product is also great for rejuvenating flat soda. To be honest, I didn't think I'd ever use this product for that purpose, but I have on a few occasions and it's great to not have to just throw flat soda away.
A little information about my setup: 5 lb co2 tank, regulator set to 40 psi with a hose going to a quick connect for The Carbonater. I recycle used 2-lt bottles and use cold filtered water from my refrigerator. Generally, I use SodaStream syrup (diet cola) to make my sodas, but I've also had good results with Crystal Light and store brand powder mixes.
26 of 30 people found the following review helpful
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This is the second cap I bought. The last one worked for nearly 2 years. I built a simple system to make sparkling beverages, using a CO2 10 liter Keg, a hose with a connector that fits this "Carbonator" cap. Simply screw this cap on a plastic water bottle (suitable for sparkling water), fill it with your own filtered chilled water and pressurize it with CO2. You need to shake because under the pressure the carbon dioxide dissolves. Simply disconnect and leave it with this cap in the refrigerator until you open,once open you can replace it with a normal cap. Note: you can sparkle almost anything. Favorites mix of 50:50, water and apple juice or other fruit juices. I played a trick on one of my friends, told him that he is drinking expensive Champagne, but I carbonated a cheap white wine. (note the cap will not fit on a champagne bottle, so you need to bring glasses..).
I sparkled hundreds of bottles of 1/2L bottles with this 10L keg, which lasted now over 2 years. Refill is cheap. I use CO2 gas for beverages, which is used in bars and restaurant for beer and soda beverage systems. The cap is made out of plastic and will eventually wear out and cannot keep the pressure. I was looking for alternatives but I couldn't find any. This solution is still the best and cheapest. No need to buy these expensive soda makers.
I sparkled hundreds of bottles of 1/2L bottles with this 10L keg, which lasted now over 2 years. Refill is cheap. I use CO2 gas for beverages, which is used in bars and restaurant for beer and soda beverage systems. The cap is made out of plastic and will eventually wear out and cannot keep the pressure. I was looking for alternatives but I couldn't find any. This solution is still the best and cheapest. No need to buy these expensive soda makers.
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
By Joshua
Amazon Verified Purchase
I use this to make soda and it work very well. Wish I had some thing bad to say about it, but cant find any fault with this product. The only fault I can find, is that the instructions tells you to push down in the valve to vent the air, but it hard to push. So what I do, is just squeeze the bottle to let the air out. well I cant bash this over a minor word correction. If you are asking your self should I get this, my answer would be why have you not all ready.
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
By S. Waugh
Amazon Verified Purchase
I use The Carbonator for carbonating bottled water, beer, and home-made soda. It fits on any traditional screw-top sized plastic bottle (I use 1.25 liter club soda bottles from a local grocery store).
The thick plastic and tight air valve can endure a beating. In the beginning, it takes a couple tries to learn how to successfully attach the ball lock gas in disconnect. Once you get the hang of it, the entire process only takes seconds. The Carbonator doesn't leak or allow liquid to escape, so you can use it to replace the regular bottle cap until you're ready to carbonate the next bottle. Highly recommended.
The thick plastic and tight air valve can endure a beating. In the beginning, it takes a couple tries to learn how to successfully attach the ball lock gas in disconnect. Once you get the hang of it, the entire process only takes seconds. The Carbonator doesn't leak or allow liquid to escape, so you can use it to replace the regular bottle cap until you're ready to carbonate the next bottle. Highly recommended.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
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I first couple of times I used "The Carbonater" it was a tight fit with the "Disconnect, IN (gas) Ball Lock" but it now seems to be leaking from the connection between the two. I guess the washer is not sealing well is my guess. It still carbonates OK, maybe not as well. When I connect to a 2-liter and shake the 2-liter, I get water backing up into the hose. So, I need to remove the water from the hose. But I'm sure this will not stop the leaking.
I wonder if there is some washer "sealer", much like I use on my pool equipment that might work. Maybe I need to replace the washer? Well, if you buy this just know that it might start leaking CO2, when you try to carbonate your drinks. Good luck!!
I wonder if there is some washer "sealer", much like I use on my pool equipment that might work. Maybe I need to replace the washer? Well, if you buy this just know that it might start leaking CO2, when you try to carbonate your drinks. Good luck!!
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
Works great - with a trick
I bought this for my homemade seltzer rig. With the proper ball lock coupler it works great. The instructions tell you to screw it on the bottle first and then lock to the coupler,... Read more
Published 2 days ago by J. Benson
5.0 out of 5 stars
So simple yet so well designed
So many things to carbonate and so little time. You will want to buy more after you've got your first one.
Published 12 days ago by John
4.0 out of 5 stars
Works pretty well!
The Carbonater works pretty well for soda making, though it took several weeks of pretty constant use for (I think) the O-ring to finally seat itself properly, or get flexible... Read more
Published 19 days ago by Sherry A
5.0 out of 5 stars
Works well
I bought 2. Appears to be made of polypropylene. Tough, internal valve seals tight, a little pricey, but I don't see the need to buy them often.
Published 22 days ago by Charlie
5.0 out of 5 stars
Works great
Fits tightly on bottles. Doesn't leak. Mates tight to the ball style quick disconnect. I use it for carbonating water at home, and I should've bought more than one!
Published 1 month ago by Lord ZYRK
5.0 out of 5 stars
Working great for soda and seltzer
The Carbonater works great to attach to normal soda bottles - allowing me to carbonate anything inside. Fruit juice, water, homemade soda - everything turns out safe and easy. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Northwest SysAdmin
4.0 out of 5 stars
convenient
This is my second one in 5 years (The first one I lost). It's a great product but the price is too high for what you get.
Published 2 months ago by Henry Toenjes
2.0 out of 5 stars
Problematic, and then the plastic cracked
I am a homebrewer, and picked up this carbonation cap mostly so I could do quick and dirty tests of my finished beer when I keg it. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Brian Sprague
5.0 out of 5 stars
Very good product.
This Is a perfect product. For what It Is It does perfectly.
Made with super hard plastic. One moving part that can't really break down unless the bore the SS pin sits In... Read more
Made with super hard plastic. One moving part that can't really break down unless the bore the SS pin sits In... Read more
Published 2 months ago by Sak!
5.0 out of 5 stars
Works as advertised.
Works like a charm. I use it to fill a 2 liter bottle of beer for homebrew meetings or parties from my kegerator and keep it perfectly carbed for a day or two.
Published 2 months ago by shawn
