BORING! Talked and talked and talked about everything but the Cafelat Robot for most of the video.

Instead of plastic I’m using a 1 gal Mini Keg that easily fits in my fridge. I get my 5lb and 20lb tanks filled locally for $13 ea.

I use the same system but added a rigid plastic tube (straw) to the bottle adaptor that just reaches the bottom of the bottle, then put a diffuser stone on that. The result is thousands of tiny bubbles of CO2 bubbling up through the water. I set my regulator to 40 psi, start the flow just like here and walk away for a minute or two, one shake just to be sure and add flavoring!

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There is actually a fourth factor that determines the amount of carbonation you get. Although it's related to one of the three factors you mentioned, I believe it deserves a mention on its own. That fourth factor is the size of the bubbles you create as you carbonate. Smaller bubbles, because of the higher surface-to-volume ratio, will more effectively carbonate the liquid as they pass through it. I started with a setup identical to yours and sourced from the same place, and I use the techniques identical to what you've shown in every respect. After a time, though, I switched to a small dropper hose that attaches to the inside of the carbonation cap. That hose drops down into the bottle and I terminate it with a small stainless steel bubbler that works exactly like an airstone in an aquarium. It makes incredibly fine bubbles that are far less than a millimetre in diameter that, I believe, allow for more of the CO2 to diffuse into the water as they percolate up through the liquid. In summary, thanks for the excellent primer. I wish I had come across something like this before I spent hours researching all this stuff on my own. Cheers!

Your channel is just god sent ! The plastic bottle for carbonation, which kind and type you recommend ?

Rob, you've done a fabulous job of detailing this experience and sharing with us! How do you know how long to pressurize with CO2? Newbie here and excited to learn!

I bought this product, and it didn't work for me. Followed all the directions, but the water just doesn't get carbonated. It is like it just gradually leaks pressure. Bummer, because I wanted to get away from using plastic bottles.

Has had and uses the Cafelat Robot for 3+ months and drinks coffee "all day long" and he still has to use a scale to measure beans and water? That's pretty pathetic, it's a cup of espresso for God's sake! He acts like he's making some elixir to cure cancer or something. He does need to share that scales he's using, there are a log of other knuckleheads using this machine that use a scale but are complaining about not being able to find one that fits.

did you use food grade c02? or regular c02?

Please I don't understand

Hi what is the length and width of your island? How about the counter height after legs and countertop was installed? Thanks

You've sold me on the Mineral B Pro. I wonder if you have pointers for a carbon steel wok. I'm also interested in an episode on your stove.

You do a great job! Too many videos from others where they show you something, you want them to just be quiet and get on with it. You get a pass however. Listening to you is casual and relaxing, and you don't waste time on useless talk. You should have far more than 5,000 subscribers.

Gawt damn rob, imma try this. Tired of the small.bottles and prices! Thnx mang

Why don't the soda streams need shaken?

is there a glass bottle that works with this system?

WOW!!! Thanks Rob for a great audio/video explaining how to set up/use the 5 pound CO2 tank to home make sparkling water. I need to set up my tank at home also!

LONGEST SHELF LIFE: POUR YOUR CARBONATED WATER OR MIXED COCKTAIL INTO AN EMPTY WINE BOTTLE WITH A SCREW CAP. POUR WARM OR COLD AND IT WILL LAST FOR WEEKS!!!!!😊

You can wash lobster mushrooms. They will not absorb water like other mushrooms. Pat them dry with a towel & you're good to go 🙂

Are there glass or other bottles I can use in place of plastic?

Merci pour votre partage. J’ai cueilli mon champignon 🦀 crabe pour la première fois y a deux jours et je l’adore. Je me suis fait un riz basmati, c’était délicieux. 🪶🪶🪶

Searching for a quiet electric burr grinder that switches grind size easily and is great for both Espresso and French Press is proving to be a challenge? Fortunately details in your review such as running the Baratza has made clear that if noise isn’t at issue the Baratza is a great conical grinder . Thanks your review Nadia and Rob!

Thank you for the excellent video. Today I wrote Debyer customer support the following letter: Hello, I like my steaks seared in a very hot pan. I had not had much luck with cast iron so I began researching carbon steel pans. I did a LOT of research and narrowed it down to DeBuyer and Made In. It was a splurge, on my budget, but I went with DeBuyer and bought a MINERAL B PRO Carbon Steel Fry Pan With Helper Handle because, although it is heaver, it is thicker than the Made In and therefore less likely to warp when heated to a high temperature (I have a consumer-grade Frigidaire gas range). I don't know if it changed or was like this the whole time but I've come to notice that oil collects away from the center of the pan now. I used a machinist's square on the inside and outside bottom of the pan and discovered that it is not flat. Is this common in your pans? If not, would I be able to exchange it for a pan that is flat? A representative offered the following reply: Thank you for reaching out! Our carbon steel pans are not made to be completely flat and are designed to be slightly convex for several reasons: Heat Distribution: The convex shape helps in distributing heat more evenly across the cooking surface, preventing hot spots and ensuring that food cooks uniformly. Oil Management: A slightly convex surface prevents oil from pooling in the center of the pan. Instead, the oil spreads out towards the edges, which can be beneficial for certain cooking techniques and help in creating an even cooking surface. Durability: The convex design adds structural integrity to the pan, reducing the risk of warping when exposed to high heat. This is particularly important for maintaining the shape and functionality of the pan over time. Please let me know if you have any additional questions or if there is anything else we can assist you with. Does this sound ledgit? the difference from center to edge is approximately 2 mm. TIA

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a Really thorough and informative treatise on the subject- I learned A LOT from it : Carbonating at Home with Improvised Equipment and Soda Fountains.html. By Richard J. Kinch

Thanks for providing this wonderful video! I’m new to the robot, and enjoying the experience making shots very much. Any hints and tricks are appreciated. Two things I like about the machine already is the relaxed method to make shots, and how easy it is to keep clean.

We are ECOBLUE FARMS / Perdetsa and Rob 😂 one of our specialties is being COFFEE ROASTERS ❤ We love your channel and are super excited to get our CO2 setup and try these recipes and experiment on our own 🎉🎉

I came upon your channel this weekend as I researched CO2 We are just not wanting to get trapped In Subscription plans on bottle exchanges etc We found a source for our CO2 🎉locally Next THIS was my next assignment FLAVOR that wasn’t loaded with sugar THANK YOU

This review was therapeutic. I love how simple and straightforward the presentation. Very enjoyable.

What temperature of water is the best for dissolving CO2 efficiently?

Can this system be used with glass bottles such as the green S.Pelegríno ones?

Too much work in my opinion. I have a penguin sodastream and I'm looking for an easier way. The sodastream is easier than using this process. I want all of this automated, chilled and on tap.

excellent and a LOT of DEPTH and understanding...thank you and COMMENT below to SLOWLY open valve ..IMPORTANT,,,thank you

Where do you get the plastic bottles?

Would you use the Lyonnaise on an open fire? Considering it for my camping kitchen.

Anyone know a 1-click shop / store that sells all this in Europe?

Contrary to popular belief, even Fee Brothers bitters DO contain alcohol anywhere from 1.3 - 45.9% (for Lemon Bitters) ABV. You're correct that bitters are usually used in in dashes; therefore, at the end if it was mixed with water, over-all ABV is lower and you may not even taste the alcohol, but for someone very sensitive to alcohol, he/she will feel it afterwords.

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Are you making balsamic vinegar in that wooden keg in the background?

neither, buy yourself a random carbon steel wok. Skillets are for cast iron

interesting!

can you do this with fresh squeezed filtered juice?

This HD alternative is far better than plastic factory manufactured units and the cost should be considered a social and nutritional investment. My issue is the COST of the CO2 and how much it costs to make 1 liter of high quality product? From what I have read, you can make 100 liters of soda with 5 pounds. In order for this to be economical, the 5 pounds of CO2 filled into the tank should cost no more than $15 or 15 cents per liter...

You were right! I tried the Cardemom and it is great! Thank you!

Love, love, love this video! Was wondering about cleaning.... how often? Products you recommend? How to?

Can this kit be used with glass bottles?

Thank You So Much.... excellent 👌

Where do you look for to refill thec02 tank.

If you attach a hose to you funnel and run it to the bottom it will allow you to fill without creating as much foam.