Benchy Sparkling - Instruction Manual
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Step 4. Spray all connections with soapy water and look for the formation of bubbles. This includes
all push fit connections and connections between the regulator and CO2 cylinder.
If bubbles are formed at any of these connections this indicates a leak which needs to be fixed.
Step 5. Look for the formation of bubbles in the water in the reservoir. Air bubbles being formed in
the reservoir indicates a leak from the 2L Ball lock keg inside the reservoir.
Adjusting the Reservoir Set Temperature
The reservoir ideally should be set at 2°C to ensure the sparkling/still water within the soda
carbonator keg is cold without freezing the reservoir or carbonated water.
The reservoir should not be set below 2°C as there is a risk of the water freezing which can
damage the Benchy Sparkling.
To change the reservoir set temperature refer to the following instruction manual.
Benchy Sparkling Initial Startup Procedure
1.
Ensure the mains water supply and CO2 gas supply are turned off and the Benchy Sparkling
is connected to your dispensing taps.
2.
Set the pressure on your CO2 regulator to your desired carbonation level (30-50psi). A
higher gas pressure correlated to a higher carbonation level and fizzier water.
3.
Turn your mains water supply on and set the water pressure using an inline regulator to
about 10-15 psi higher than the pressure set on your CO2 regulator.
4.
Open your taps for a few seconds to purge any air which is in the hosing between the
Benchy Sparkling and the tap.
5.
Enjoy a continuous supply of cold soda water and cold still water.
Expected time to carbonate after initial setup
After setting up your soda carbonator it may take up to 24 hours for the water to be fully
carbonated.
Plumbing options without access to a mains water
supply
If you do not have access to a mains water supply for example if you are using tank water or bore
water, we would suggest using a 12V self-priming diaphragm pump to increase the water pressure to
10-15 psi above the pressure on your regulator. It is suggested that the pump you choose has an
output pressure of at least 80psi and it has an auto pressure switch. The auto-pressure switch
ensures that the pump provides a constant water pressure and switches off once that pressure
