Sunday, January 29, 2012

Suggestions for a soda-dispenser for my home (like those in restuarants/bars)? See...?

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Are there units and providers for home delivery? I'm really looking for a way to have club soda/selter/carbonated water in bulk (while keeping it's fiz and hopefully being less impact on environment). Anyone done this before, maybe a home bar? What are normal costs or any other considerations? Thanks!Suggestions for a soda-dispenser for my home (like those in restuarants/bars)? See...?
I have a system made especially for the home user. it is basically a self contained carbonating system. you put the syrup concentrate in the glass, and add carbonated water. Advantage: since it only contacts water, there's not much cleaning involved. It uses 5# CO2 bottles, which I think can now be refilled pretty readily. Also, you can use pretty much any concentrate for the flavor syrup. it's also fun for kids. my cost, 15 years ago: around $200 for the machine.

Next option: Cornelius system. This system uses 5 gallon pressure cylinders of mixed beverage, with a CO2 tank providing the pressure to carbonate the mix. disadvantage: you must either mix your beverage in 5 gallon batches, or buy premix. Also, uses ice, or has its own refrigeration system, and needs to be cleaned daily. (I guess you could fill the cylinders with clean water, and add it to your concentrate and save the cleaning) I can't give you a cost, since I am familiar with using this system for my FD 4th of july barbecue, and the supplier does not charge for use. (and stores the system in our station in between) (if you check out home brewing websites, this system can be used for beer as well)

Modern soda fountain: again, no cost figures for you, but you buy the syrup in 2 gallon carton packs, and the system uses a pressure pump to produce the fizz. I think it actually uses compressed atmospheric air, rather than bottled CO2, but I'm not sure... again, the dispenser needs to be cleaned daily, or it gets NASTY.
Follow the link for step-by-step instructions and illustrations. I've built one, and it really works! It isn't the prettiest thing, but it is quite cost effective. It helps if you have a truck and someone tool inclined, but nothing more complicated than simple plumbing.

"The cost to convert tap water to seltzer is less than $0.04 per 2-liter bottle. A single fill of a 20-lb tank charges over 500 bottles."

Good luck!Suggestions for a soda-dispenser for my home (like those in restuarants/bars)? See...?
http://www.boneville.net/soda/concept.ht鈥?/a>

http://www.islandsodasystems.com/

http://www.truetex.com/carbonation.htm

thse area few links hta ti fopund for getting one in your own home...

You could also look for a restraunt that is going out of business and see if they would sell you thier fountain...
The syrup dispensers and carbon dioxide tanks are expensive and difficult to maintain. If you must have one for whatever reason, contact your local restaurant supply company, and good luck getting the bevgas distributor to come out to your house.Suggestions for a soda-dispenser for my home (like those in restuarants/bars)? See...?
Look for a beer brewing store. They will also have soda equipment. They will be set you up with a tap, a CO2 bottle, hoses and fitings. If they don't don't have the soda you want.. They go to a bevrage distributor in your local phone book, and your set!
http://www.sodaclubusa.com/default.htm
Good idea... Contact a restaurant supply provider or something

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