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Old 20-04-2003, 07:16 AM
kush
 
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Default DIY CO2 Instructions?

May I?

Rule of thumb: one 2-liter soda bottle per 25 gallons. Basic recipe: to
each two liter soda bottle, 1-1/2 cups sugar, 1/4 teaspoon yeast and enough
warm-not-hot water to fill to the shoulder, 1/8 teaspoon baking soda
optional.

kush

SlimFlem wrote in message
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"use the minimum necessary to start co2 production at a comfortable

level."

Jim, what is your minimum level mixture and what size tank do you have?

How
many bottles do you use at once to give a comfortable level? How often

are
you checking PH?

Thanks,

"Jim Miller" wrote in message
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controlling the output by restricting the flow isn't a great idea for a
variety of reasons. you're better off adjusting the co2 concentration by

the
efficiency of your diffuser or perhaps the size of your bottle.

btw, adding too much yeast at the start will get production started at a
high level and depending on your brew and yeast type cause a quick fall

off
thereafter. yeast population will grow over time so adding too much at

the
start is a bit of a waste. use the minimum necessary to start co2

production
at a comfortable level.

jtm

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"SlimFlem" wrote in message
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What is the best way to control the output of bubbles on DIY units?

Don't
you need to watch your PH levels and adjust bubble flow? How would you

do
it with this type of setup?