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  • #102
    GSRNBP
    Registered Users Posts: 84 ✭✭GSRNBP


    Anyone tried buying from BOC? I'm assuming this would work?

    https://www.boconline.ie/shop/en/ireland/carbon-dioxide-food-fresh-for-gaseous-withdrawal-%28340kg%29-563-vk


  • #103
    ...Ghost...
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,766 ✭✭✭...Ghost...


    https://www.boconline.ie/shop/en/ireland/carbon-dioxide-food-fresh-for-gaseous-withdrawal-%28340kg%29-563-vk[/QUOTE]

    I would assume that the VK is gas, and the LK is liquid, which is what you need.

    I picked up a 5kg cylinder from AJ Edge in Bray this afternoon. I asked for 5kg food grade CO2 and a dip-tube cylinder if possible. 5 minutes later, it came in a red fire extinguisher cylinder, presumably because the grey cylinders don't have dip-tubes. €10 for refills I am told, but as mine is for a sodastream, I reckon it will last at least a year.

    The fitting on the cylinder is a W21.8 male thread.


    @55and56, your posts were helpful. I almost ordered from the same place as you, but decided to go with CO2supermarket.co.uk. Delivery time is less and I preferred to replace the sodastream valve, than to buy a new bottle.

    I emailed them about their adaptor and I got a reply within minutes, twice over. I went with this adaptor and this replacement valve. The replacement valve is not really necessary, but it's supposed to make the refilling easier. I also ordered spare seals. Total was €82 and I am using Parcel Motel for the free UK delivery.

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  • #104
    DavyD_83
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,992 ✭✭✭DavyD_83


    I just rang AJ Edge myself earlier and confirmed they are open and operating.
    They advised to give half hour notice and they'd have a tank ready for me.

    Going to hold off for another little while, as I'm about 20KM from them and don't have a valve yet anyway.
    Last delivery estimate for my cheapo valve was 13th June, I'm starting to wonder if I should pick up something else closer to home in the meantime.
    Are there any B&M options for these things that anybody is aware of, or am I as well off just waiting.

    I still only have 1 Sodastream gas bottle that came with machine, which i think is on the way out, rather than exchange, I reckon I'll pick up another in Argos and hope I have all the bits in place before that one is empty.
    And will then have 2 cans for experimenting/refilling.

    Only real remaining concern is explaining to my wife why I'll have a gas canister in the shed, and why it isn't a stupid idea cos all the cool kids nerds on Boards are doing it :D


  • #105
    ...Ghost...
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,766 ✭✭✭...Ghost...


    DavyD_83 wrote: »
    Going to hold off for another little while, as I'm about 20KM from them and don't have a valve yet anyway.
    Last delivery estimate for my cheapo valve was 13th June, I'm starting to wonder if I should pick up something else closer to home in the meantime.

    I'm a little more than 20klm from them, but I figured it was food related, so it was grand. I wouldn't have the patience to wait that long for a cheapo valve. I saw them for less than €20 on wish, but I would rather know I am getting something of good quality, more local to me (even if the item was probably made in China). At the very least, you will have better customer care.
    Only real remaining concern is explaining to my wife why I'll have a gas canister in the shed, and why it isn't a stupid idea cos all the cool kids nerds on Boards are doing it :D

    You're saving her the regular trip to Argos. Now all she needs to do is tackle the spiders in the shed to get a refill :)

    I have my dispatch email from CO2. I will post back when I have carried out the first refill. If you see nothing by the weekend, it probably means I lost my temper with the cylinder.




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  • #106
    AndrewJRenko
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 29,451 ✭✭✭✭AndrewJRenko


    I see Argos is back open, albeit with big queues and mandatory advance ordering apparently, for the wimps who won't be doing their own gas transfer experiments in their sheds.


  • #107
    banie01
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 16,933 ✭✭✭✭banie01


    Anyone aware of anywhere in Limerick I can pick up a 5 or 10ltr Co2?

    I can sort rental of a 30ltr but it's far more than I need and trying to source something small and local has me stumped.


  • #108
    DavyD_83
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,992 ✭✭✭DavyD_83


    banie01 wrote: »
    Anyone aware of anywhere in Limerick I can pick up a 5 or 10ltr Co2?

    I can sort rental of a 30ltr but it's far more than I need and trying to source something small and local has me stumped.

    Would we get away with sending one via Parcel Motel do you reckon?
    Not sure of dimensions of a cylinder as I haven't gotten one yet, but thikn it might fit into Large, it' sjust if Parcel Motel guys would reject...

    PM sizes: Small 8 × 38 × 64 cm; Medium 19 × 38 × 64 cm; Large 41 × 38 × 64 cm

    I'm going to pick one up in Bray in next few weeks, and have no problem getting a second and chancing my arm with Parcel Motel if you want to risk it (at your cost of course)


    I just read on homebrew forum about a lad who comes from Galway on the bus for his refills, so may not be many options around the country.


  • #109
    banie01
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 16,933 ✭✭✭✭banie01


    DavyD_83 wrote: »
    Would we get away with sending one via Parcel Motel do you reckon?
    Not sure of dimensions of a cylinder as I haven't gotten one yet, but thikn it might fit into Large, it' sjust if Parcel Motel guys would reject...

    PM sizes: Small 8 × 38 × 64 cm; Medium 19 × 38 × 64 cm; Large 41 × 38 × 64 cm

    I'm going to pick one up in Bray in next few weeks, and have no problem getting a second and chancing my arm with Parcel Motel if you want to risk it (at your cost of course)


    I just read on homebrew forum about a lad who comes from Galway on the bus for his refills, so may not be many options around the country.

    Weirdly between my posting my question and your reply.
    I just bit the bullet and went with a 6.35kg bottle from iedepot.

    There is a bottle deposit of €100, but it quickly works out cheaper than airproducts or BOC rental.
    Which is anywhere from €110 to €160 per year!


    There is an aquarium place in Limerick, but never heard back from them regarding Co2 supply.

    The bigger bottle can also do service for any keggers I might throw I suppose.


  • #110
    54and56
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,700 ✭✭✭54and56


    banie01 wrote: »
    Weirdly between my posting my question and your reply.
    I just bit the bullet and went with a 6.35kg bottle from iedepot.

    There is a bottle deposit of €100, but it quickly works out cheaper than airproducts or BOC rental.
    Which is anywhere from €110 to €160 per year!


    There is an aquarium place in Limerick, but never heard back from them regarding Co2 supply.

    The bigger bottle can also do service for any keggers I might throw I suppose.

    Anywhere that provides marine (seawater) aquarium products, fish, services etc will sell CO2, it's essential for maintaining marine aquariums.

    I have a freshwater aquarium so know from visiting http://www.seahorseaquariums.com/store/ in Ballymount that they sell CO2 to their marine customers. You can buy a 3L tank from them for €130 initially filled and and then it's €30 a refill IIRC thereafter. Not sure if they'd ship to you but could be worth a call.

    Problem is marine aquariums are very specialist so most run of the mill local pet stores and even dedicated aquarium businesses don't carry any marine products.


  • #111
    DavyD_83
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,992 ✭✭✭DavyD_83


    My valve arrived in the post today;
    It feels solid, and fits the SodaStream cylinder, so looks like it'll do the job.
    As long as the second side fits the big tank I'm sorted I think.

    Now I just need to sneak out to Bray for a CO2 cylinder and start the re-filling (mis)adventures.


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  • #112
    54and56
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,700 ✭✭✭54and56


    DavyD_83 wrote: »
    My valve arrived in the post today;
    It feels solid, and fits the SodaStream cylinder, so looks like it'll do the job.
    As long as the second side fits the big tank I'm sorted I think.

    Now I just need to sneak out to Bray for a CO2 cylinder and start the re-filling (mis)adventures.

    Don't forget to ask them for a dip tube in the cylinder as it'll save you doing contortions trying to hold it upside down as you fill. Wish I'd asked for one, might see if they'll fit one next time I'm getting a re-fill.


  • #113
    DavyD_83
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,992 ✭✭✭DavyD_83


    54and56 wrote: »
    Don't forget to ask them for a dip tube in the cylinder as it'll save you doing contortions trying to hold it upside down as you fill. Wish I'd asked for one, might see if they'll fit one next time I'm getting a re-fill.

    Was wondering about the mentions of dip tubes in the thread alright.
    I get the basic concept, but wasn't sure how necessary or helpful it would be, or would add complexity in some way.

    Checking back , ...Ghost... did say that he got a dip tube can and it had the w21.8 male output valve (which is what my adaptor is looking for) so I'll aim for that.

    Out of curiosity, do you know what type of output valve was on your AJ tank '54and56'?

    Cheers for the heads up.
    Now to get to Bray while WFH without my wife or boss noticing me missing


  • #114
    54and56
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,700 ✭✭✭54and56


    DavyD_83 wrote: »
    Was wondering about the mentions of dip tubes in the thread alright.
    I get the basic concept, but wasn't sure how necessary or helpful it would be, or would add complexity in some way.

    Checking back , ...Ghost... did say that he got a dip tube can and it had the w21.8 male output valve (which is what my adaptor is looking for) so I'll aim for that.

    Out of curiosity, do you know what type of output valve was on your AJ tank '54and56'?

    Cheers for the heads up.
    Now to get to Bray while WFH without my wife or boss noticing me missing

    I got a W21.8 male output.

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  • #115
    DavyD_83
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,992 ✭✭✭DavyD_83


    54and56 wrote: »
    I got a W21.8 male output.

    Deadly. Looks like my €13 adaptor might actually do the job 😁.
    I'll report back when I've been to Bray


  • #116
    ...Ghost...
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,766 ✭✭✭...Ghost...


    I'm sipping a cold glass of bubbly water as I write this :D

    My order arrived at the parcel motel locker today. It had been delivered up north on Saturday, so it took a week to get it to my locker.

    I opened the packs and this is what they contained. Main adaptor, secondary adaptor, replacement sodastream bottle valve.
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    I secured my sodastream bottle in a small bench vice and removed the "booby trap" valve from the bottle and replaced with the new valve. This was easy enough and could have been done without the bench vice.....but why make life harder?
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    I screwed the main adaptor onto the donor tank and tightened with the wrench. I strongly suspect the main adaptor could be utilised for many other applications once the correct secondary adaptor is screwed in. I then fitted the sodatream adaptor to the main adaptor. From there, I checked all pin valves were closed and I then screwed the sodastream bottle into position....hand tight only.
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    I followed the instructions and filled the bottle. Result!
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    Side Notes:
    It's best to freeze the sodatream bottle first to lower the pressure inside the bottle, allowing it to take more gas.

    The knob on the top of the main adaptor is hard to turn when pressurised. I recommend opening this before opening the donor tank.

    My donor tank has a dip tube, so I can use it straight up.

    The direction of the sodastream bottle when connected to the adaptor is irrelevant.

    It's also great for filling balloons :cool:

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  • #117
    Gloomtastic!
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,625 ✭✭✭Gloomtastic!


    ^ Well done! It's looks so simple but with my record of DIY disasters, there's no way Mrs G! would let me do it near the house/family.

    All this working from home means we're going through 2 canisters a month. Got another two via AddressPal in the UK. But it's an expensive treat. :eek:


  • #118
    Raoul
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,791 ✭✭✭Raoul


    That looks super easy really. I am in! I actually just got a new gas thing today with the valve below attached. That's the old style one, I think, so should get easier filling??

    So I just need to order:
    Co2 Adapter
    And get down to Bray to get the Co2 and then I am sorted.


  • #119
    ...Ghost...
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,766 ✭✭✭...Ghost...


    Gloomtastic! wrote: »
    It's looks so simple....

    It really is. My only concern was getting the wrong connection. The refill process is super easy. I think refills are too expensive, which is why I looked into this after the first bottle ran out. It lasted over 4 months too.
    Raoul wrote: »
    That looks super easy really. I am in! I actually just got a new gas thing today with the valve below attached. That's the old style one, I think, so should get easier filling??

    So I just need to order:
    Co2 Adapter
    And get down to Bray to get the Co2 and then I am sorted.

    Yes, that's the old style one, so you don't need the replacement valve. The linked adaptor kit is all you need when you have your donor tank from Bray.

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  • #120
    Raoul
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,791 ✭✭✭Raoul


    ...Ghost... wrote: »
    It really is. My only concern was getting the wrong connection. The refill process is super easy. I think refills are too expensive, which is why I looked into this after the first bottle ran out. It lasted over 4 months too.



    Yes, that's the old style one, so you don't need the replacement valve. The linked adaptor kit is all you need when you have your donor tank from Bray.

    Excellent. Cheers for that. Ordered!


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  • #121
    banie01
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 16,933 ✭✭✭✭banie01


    For anyone looking for gas in the Limerick City county area.
    Just found out that Faha Fuels out in Castletroy are agents for Star.

    Vat to be added at 23% but a wide range of Co2 sizes available.
    I've also had it on good authority that Antifyre do refill (for our marine tank brothers at least) but I'm awaiting confirmation that use food-safe Co2.

    Any price list attached for those interested.

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  • #122
    garrettod
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,452 ✭✭✭garrettod


    Hi,

    Has anyone used their sodastream to put some gas in their beer?

    Home brewed beer, or beer that you take away from a brewery in a growler, can often be quite flat, so just wondering if this may be an option.

    Thanks.

    Thanks,

    G.



  • #123
    banie01
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 16,933 ✭✭✭✭banie01


    Picked up my repurposed 5.46kg extinguisher cylinder with a new valve from Antifyre in Limerick this morning.

    Very helpful, checked what I was going to be using it for and then went and to see if it had a dip tube as they'd remove it and refill if it did to be sure I had an easier time of refilling.

    Total cost was €86 ( €70+VAT).

    Delighted to finally be able to refill and may go with just hooking a hose between my Sodastream and bottle at this point :pac:


  • #124
    flesheatingbug
    Registered Users Posts: 73 ✭✭flesheatingbug


    banie01 wrote: »
    Picked up my repurposed 5.46kg extinguisher cylinder with a new valve from Antifyre in Limerick this morning.

    Very helpful, checked what I was going to be using it for and then went and to see if it had a dip tube as they'd remove it and refill if it did to be sure I had an easier time of refilling.

    Total cost was €86 ( €70+VAT).

    Delighted to finally be able to refill and may go with just hooking a hose between my Sodastream and bottle at this point :pac:

    did you use the https://www.co2-adapter.com/ adapter with that or did you even need one?


  • #125
    taramurf
    Registered Users Posts: 64 ✭✭taramurf


    Have bought CO2 adapter and was ready to try refilling at home - but when I rang AJ Edge a week ago they were out of stock. Apparently there is a valve shortage due to COVID - presumably hospitals need them for oxygen tanks etc. I rang Edges again today and they are still out of stock, but are hoping to get valve deliveries over the next few days. Does anyone know of any other CO2 stockists in the Dublin area?


  • #126
    Raoul
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,791 ✭✭✭Raoul


    taramurf wrote: »
    Have bought CO2 adapter and was ready to try refilling at home - but when I rang AJ Edge a week ago they were out of stock. Apparently there is a valve shortage due to COVID - presumably hospitals need them for oxygen tanks etc. I rang Edges again today and they are still out of stock, but are hoping to get valve deliveries over the next few days. Does anyone know of any other CO2 stockists in the Dublin area?

    I was ringing too. He told me it was due to sodastream people to which I replied...I'm one of them too!!


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  • #127
    flesheatingbug
    Registered Users Posts: 73 ✭✭flesheatingbug


    i got one at https://www.iedepot.ie, it's collection only but it works with adapter at the https://www.co2-adapter.com/


  • #128
    taramurf
    Registered Users Posts: 64 ✭✭taramurf


    flesheatingbug wrote: »
    i got one at https://www.iedepot.ie, it's collection only but it works with adapter at the https://www.co2-adapter.com/

    Thanks but Galway is a bit far - I’m Dublin based!


  • #129
    banie01
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 16,933 ✭✭✭✭banie01


    flesheatingbug wrote: »
    did you use the https://www.co2-adapter.com/ adapter with that or did you even need one?

    I bought a w21.8 to TR adapter from Aliexpress for @€;12 that is pretty much identical to the €49 one linked.
    Does the job so far.


  • #130
    bambam
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 597 ✭✭✭bambam


    Could you add a link to the one you purchased? thx
    banie01 wrote: »
    I bought a w21.8 to TR adapter from Aliexpress for @€;12 that is pretty much identical to the €49 one linked.
    Does the job so far.


  • #131
    banie01
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 16,933 ✭✭✭✭banie01


    bambam wrote: »
    Could you add a link to the one you purchased? thx

    Plenty of options available, such as this.
    € 9,87 27%OFF | SodaStream Cylinder Refill Adapter with Switch for Refill Soda Stream co2 bottle Refill Adapter Bleed Valve TR21-4 to W21.8-14
    https://a.aliexpress.com/_dSVWOYJ

    The issue with them, is the wait for delivery ;)


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  • #132
    comput1
    Registered Users Posts: 60 ✭✭comput1


    Hi Everyone,

    delighted to have found this thread, didn't see it a couple of years ago when I first searched sodastream refills. Looked at argos again and I'm sure it's gone from 15.99 per exchange up to something like "Great New Price €20.65" that's a shocking increase and I'd like to get out of the Argos game.

    I have four 60L cylinders, one is in use at the moment, so three empty. Would anyone be willing to let me come to yours, see your setup, and fill them and give you the money to refill your big tank? That will give me breathing space to buy my valve and my tank and get my own setup done and then I'll be happy to show and help the next person...

    If anyone is interested and anywhere near Dublin north will you please send me a private message?

    thanks!


  • #133
    Raoul
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,791 ✭✭✭Raoul


    comput1 wrote: »
    Hi Everyone,

    delighted to have found this thread, didn't see it a couple of years ago when I first searched sodastream refills. Looked at argos again and I'm sure it's gone from 15.99 per exchange up to something like "Great New Price €20.65" that's a shocking increase and I'd like to get out of the Argos game.

    I have four 60L cylinders, one is in use at the moment, so three empty. Would anyone be willing to let me come to yours, see your setup, and fill them and give you the money to refill your big tank? That will give me breathing space to buy my valve and my tank and get my own setup done and then I'll be happy to show and help the next person...

    If anyone is interested and anywhere near Dublin north will you please send me a private message?

    thanks!

    Yeah, it has gone up recently. I'm waiting on the CO2 to come in to AJ Edge in Bray. I have my adapter bought. The last two containers I got from Argos have been the old ones, and the current one is running out now. So I will wait until I can get the CO2 there. If mine works then potentially I can sort that out for you.

    I don't think the CO2 adapter took long to arrive btw.


  • #134
    comput1
    Registered Users Posts: 60 ✭✭comput1


    Raoul wrote: »
    Yeah, it has gone up recently. I'm waiting on the CO2 to come in to AJ Edge in Bray. I have my adapter bought. The last two containers I got from Argos have been the old ones, and the current one is running out now. So I will wait until I can get the CO2 there. If mine works then potentially I can sort that out for you.

    I don't think the CO2 adapter took long to arrive btw.

    Ah thanks I'll order the valve now so. let me know how you get on.


  • #135
    comput1
    Registered Users Posts: 60 ✭✭comput1


    banie01 wrote: »
    Plenty of options available, such as this.
    € 9,87 27%OFF | SodaStream Cylinder Refill Adapter with Switch for Refill Soda Stream co2 bottle Refill Adapter Bleed Valve TR21-4 to W21.8-14
    https://a.aliexpress.com/_dSVWOYJ

    The issue with them, is the wait for delivery ;)

    There's an eu which seems to have flat rubber or plastic gaskets and a US one which seems to have rubber rounded gaskets... which is suitable does anyone know?


  • #136
    Raoul
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,791 ✭✭✭Raoul


    Not sure. I went with the one from this site:

    https://www.co2-adapter.com

    The amount to be saved for the refills kinda outweighs the cost of the adapter for me.


  • #137
    54and56
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,700 ✭✭✭54and56


    comput1 wrote: »
    Hi Everyone,

    delighted to have found this thread, didn't see it a couple of years ago when I first searched sodastream refills. Looked at argos again and I'm sure it's gone from 15.99 per exchange up to something like "Great New Price €20.65" that's a shocking increase and I'd like to get out of the Argos game.

    I have four 60L cylinders, one is in use at the moment, so three empty. Would anyone be willing to let me come to yours, see your setup, and fill them and give you the money to refill your big tank? That will give me breathing space to buy my valve and my tank and get my own setup done and then I'll be happy to show and help the next person...

    If anyone is interested and anywhere near Dublin north will you please send me a private message?

    thanks!

    That's a great idea, only issue is the cylinders to be refilled need to be frozen in order to take the max fill possible from the donor cylinder. The greater the difference in temperature between the donating and receiving cylinders the better. I put mine in the freezer overnight and bring the donation cylinder in from the cold shed to warm up in the airing cupboard overnight so both are ready to go next morning. It sounds a bit of a pain but if you're refilling 3 empty cylinders like I do it's worth the few minutes hassle as I end up 3-4 months worth of gas so only have to do it 3-4 times a year.


  • #138
    comput1
    Registered Users Posts: 60 ✭✭comput1


    54and56 wrote: »
    That's a great idea, only issue is the cylinders to be refilled need to be frozen in order to take the max fill possible from the donor cylinder. The greater the difference in temperature between the donating and receiving cylinders the better. I put mine in the freezer overnight and bring the donation cylinder in from the cold shed to warm up in the airing cupboard overnight so both are ready to go next morning. It sounds a bit of a pain but if you're refilling 3 empty cylinders like I do it's worth the few minutes hassle as I end up 3-4 months worth of gas so only have to do it 3-4 times a year.

    so I guess it would best to keep them in the freezer overnight then keep them in a coolbag and wrap them in ice while I transport them? And ideally find the closest person to me


  • #139
    comput1
    Registered Users Posts: 60 ✭✭comput1


    How’s everyone doing? All still waiting on c02 deliveries?


  • #140
    Raoul
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,791 ✭✭✭Raoul


    AJ Edge in Bray had them back in stock last week. I got mine sorted and working with the adapter from the co2 website above.

    Cheers everyone :)


  • #141
    54and56
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,700 ✭✭✭54and56


    comput1 wrote: »
    so I guess it would best to keep them in the freezer overnight then keep them in a coolbag and wrap them in ice while I transport them? And ideally find the closest person to me

    Yes


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  • #142
    comput1
    Registered Users Posts: 60 ✭✭comput1


    anyone having a quiet weekend? Could I pop over to see your system and get a canister filled? will return the favour when I've mine set up.. thanks


  • #143
    54and56
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,700 ✭✭✭54and56


    comput1 wrote: »
    anyone having a quiet weekend? Could I pop over to see your system and get a canister filled? will return the favour when I've mine set up.. thanks

    Would've said yes but my donor cylinder just ran out.

    As soon as I've refilled it in AJ Edge I'll let you know.


  • #144
    54and56
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,700 ✭✭✭54and56


    Could be a good deal for any Amazon Prime members looking for a Sodastrean machine. Reduced from £99 to £49.

    https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B01MSZ58DO/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_-N1HFbM81WATS

    Available for the next 2 hours or so.


  • #145
    Dubl07
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,801 ✭✭✭Dubl07


    Aldi is offering a Sodastream on Sunday 18th October. €59.01.


  • #146
    bambam
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 597 ✭✭✭bambam


    Another happy camper...

    picked up an adaptor from https://www.co2-adapter.com/
    Then a 5KG CO2 cylinder (with dip tube) from AJ Edge in bray.

    managed to fill 3 Sodastream cylinders with no hassle.
    Had them overnight in the freezer.
    managed to fill them from 750g -> 1200g. Same weight is exchanged form argos.

    (2 of the sodastream bottles had the wide pin in the valve, these just needed to be started off slowly so the 'safety' feature didn't close.


  • #147
    BFP1001
    Registered Users Posts: 5 ✭BFP1001


    Hi, that's the one I bought too, but haven't had the courage to try it yet with my 5kg tank from AJ Edge.. It just seems so basic and so ... safety-valve-less .... have you refilled using it and any tips? (Aside from the usual temperature difference stuff :)
    Is the pressure of the larger tank so great that it could cause the small sodastream bottle to explode, if filled too quickly?
    Thanks.


  • #148
    54and56
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,700 ✭✭✭54and56


    BFP1001 wrote: »
    It just seems so basic and so ... safety-valve-less .... have you refilled using it and any tips? (Aside from the usual temperature difference stuff :)
    Is the pressure of the larger tank so great that it could cause the small sodastream bottle to explode, if filled too quickly?
    Thanks.

    Haven't heard of any blowing up.

    If the adaptor valve isn't well made what's likely to happen (in my unqualified opinion) is it will leak CO2 when you open the 5kg valve and if that happens you just close the 5kg valve again.


  • #149
    comput1
    Registered Users Posts: 60 ✭✭comput1


    I’ve got the valve in the post too- just need to pick up a 5kg tank now. Did you phone AJedge in advance to have one ready or just walk in? Did he put the dip tube in so you don’t have to turn it upside down?


  • #150
    Raoul
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,791 ✭✭✭Raoul


    I was pretty nervous doing the first one to be honest. Just follow the instructions you get via email from the website and it is quite easy to be honest.

    He can do the dip tube. You are better ringing in advance as he might not have one available.


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  • #151
    comput1
    Registered Users Posts: 60 ✭✭comput1


    Raoul wrote: »
    I was pretty nervous doing the first one to be honest. Just follow the instructions you get via email from the website and it is quite easy to be honest.

    He can do the dip tube. You are better ringing in advance as he might not have one available.
    Would you mind to PM me the email text as I’ve not got any instructions. Compressed gas- what could go wrong!


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