What is the perfect DIY CO2 recipe?

Mr Stout · Joined: 16 Aug 2007 Posts: 3

What is the best recipe for DIY CO2? What is the longest you can go without
changing the bottles? I have tried 2 different recipes and it seems the less
sugar I use the better. I have a 2 cup sugar, 1/2 tsp yeast, 1/2 tsp baking
soda recipe that does not seem to last as long as 3/4 cup sugar, 1 tsp
yeast, 1/2 tsp baking soda (both in 6 cups water). The first will only last
about 2 weeks and the second about 3 weeks. Anyone else have a different/
better recipe? TIA

Mr Stout
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Robert Flory · Joined: 16 Aug 2007 Posts: 29

I use the "Jell-o Jiggler" mix listed on the pack, add a little sugar. A 64
oz juice bottle lasts well over a month.

Bob
"Mr Stout" wrote in message@comcast.com...
> What is the best recipe for DIY CO2? What is the longest you can go
without
> changing the bottles? I have tried 2 different recipes and it seems the
less
> sugar I use the better. I have a 2 cup sugar, 1/2 tsp yeast, 1/2 tsp
baking
> soda recipe that does not seem to last as long as 3/4 cup sugar, 1 tsp
> yeast, 1/2 tsp baking soda (both in 6 cups water). The first will only
last
> about 2 weeks and the second about 3 weeks. Anyone else have a different/
> better recipe? TIA
>
> Mr Stout
> www.calvaryweb.us/FishySite
>
>