/tags/carbonation/ Recent bookmarks tagged #carbonation Mon, 02 Nov 2026 08:24:55 +0000 http://www.truetex.com/carbonation.htm "Carbonating tap water to make seltzer is easy, fast, and absurdly inexpensive with my improvised apparatus. All that is required is to place CO2 (carbon dioxide) gas in agitated contact with chilled water for a few seconds. In this essay, I'll show you how it is done with easy-to-find parts and common PET (polyethylene terephthalate, sometimes called PETE) soda bottles. I'll also explain the kinetic chemistry of why it works so well. And in the second half of this essay, I'll explain how I progressed from this improvised apparatus to installing a complete soda fountain in my home. "<br/> <p><strong>Tags:</strong> #carbonation #diy #hacks #homebrew #howto #projects #science #soda #water</p> Mon, 21 Dec 2009 05:18:24 +0000 linkding-ssg:bookmark:12693 carbonation diy hacks homebrew howto projects science soda water