Diy Co2 Not Producing Co2

[XeroTolerance]

Hi everyone. Yesterday I set up an diy co2 system.

It consists of a 1 liter bottle (brew) --> bubble counter (1 liter bottle) --> check valve ---> diffuser (extra fine airstone)

It has been 17 hours with no signs of any Co2. Is it because the bubble counter bottle adds more pressure for the Co2 to get through? Is it because I didn't de-chorlinate my water? Is it because I am using a 1 liter bottle as the generator?

Any info would be appreciated.

 

[jojouk]

What temp water did you use to mix the yeast into? And is there a visible foam top on top of the brew?

If there is a visible foam, it's working, it's just the co2 isn't reaching the tank.

 

[XeroTolerance]

There was a foam, even bubbles yesterday. Today I woke up and there wasn't any bubbles on the surface, only little one on the sides. I didn't measure the temperature of the water I mixed it into. I just know that it was hot enough that I could't hold my finger in there for 5 seconds. For the tubes I didn't have to use silicone because the holes on the lid are smaller than the tube. I hope that they aren't to small as to block the co2.

Thanks for your help.

 

[jojouk]

You most certainly killed off the yeast. The water needs to be just a shade above room temperature.

Make a new batch, with tepid water. Should have much better results. If the yeast is producing co2 and still no
Bubbles in tank, then it's prob a leak somewhere

 

[StandbySetting]

30oC is the magic number, also the system might not be able to generate enough pressure for the diffuser to release the bubbles.

 

[jojouk]

Yeah, If it were me I'd use a 2l bottle. I used 14g yeast and 400g sugar. Worked well for me

 

[XeroTolerance]

Thanks a ton! I am making a new batch now.