I have this capper and a few bottles leaked gas. When I push the levers all the way down, they don&acute;t make 180&ordm; but a little less.Is it normal ?
650636
What kind of bottles are you using? I've been using Sierra Nevada and Firestone Walker bottles and they go down 180, but some 22oz bottles don't go all the way. Even for some that cap and don't go 180, they were fine. After you cap a bottle, try really hard to twist it off. Shouldn't budge; if it does, use a different bottle. Hope this helps.
1495272
I used a pair of pliers to turn screw the cap in until it was almost flush with the outer edge. Mine shipped with a limit of about 48 psi, but now it's about 58 psi. I use this to carbonate water, and I wanted to be able to set it in the low 50s without bleeding.
902863
Are you talking about in the air-lock or in your carboy? I you are talking about in the carboy both are okay, but after the first day or two you should have a lot of little bubbles. If you do not then you should check the temp of the area it might be to low.
978542
Have you tried looking at the indicator from a lower position (looking up at it)? We thought the same about ours, and later realized that while looking at it from above (its) counter height that it always looked full. Upon stooping down we noticed that the bars were actually decreasing with the keg contents, just the lights show through and always appear full when looking down at it. Now we always know when we have to get ready to crack another. :-)
1159736
Sorry for the long delay. I guess I'm confused. Mine doesn't leak. Perhaps it's related to how high you've filled the particular water vessel? I only use 2 liter soda bottles and I don't notice any leakage
1591084
The first time I used the Mastrad it distorted the seal & gas escaped. I discovered that I hadn't screwed the cap on all the way. The seal should not be visible when it is tightened & actually continues to rotate 1-2 more times before it is truly sealed. Then before i put the cartridge on I press the release valve in go make sure it is not stuck. Make sure not to cross thread the cartridge holder. After gassing I leave the cartridge in place, shake the canister & put it in the fridge for several hours. When ready don't try to open it until you press the pressure release valve until no more gas escapes. Then open the lid & replace it with the storage cap. If this doesn't help then I suggest you contact Mastrad. Oh yeah, use the white funnel provided to fill & only fill until the liquid touches the bottom of the funnel.
863625
I don't recall it moving at all on mine. But I wasn't looking ether. A little movement should be ok...as long as its not leaking gas I wouldn't worry too much.
1592496
I've used on 1 litre bottles. I usually have the bottles on a solid surface below shoulder level where I can apply pressure straight down on the bottle. No issues so far. The old ones that locked allowed me to shake the bottles to force carbonate, but the connectors don't have back flow and would get product in the CO2 line so don't really do that anyway.
1248651
I've bought two of these. The first one, I was not able to. The second one didn't really have that problem.My experiences from the first one was that no matter how tightly I screwed the cap on, it would still leak if the bottle was on its side. I never had an issue from either of mine leaking from the cap when it was right-side up. If it leaks from that position, you probably should get a new one because that's not supposed to happen whatsoever.
2258496
I haven't had any problems with it. Maybe you have a bad bottle or maybe it's not settled in correctly. If you have not already, try changing it. Hope this help.
1386262
I haven't refilled yet but I know in the instructions it is very specific about not turning the bottle upside down...I wonder if there is an air bubble in there or if something is clogged? Send it back to Amazon before the warranty is up...I have made the mistake on waiting on other products and I was out of luck.
381142
We have had our unit for almost a year now and have the same problem. Ours will get down to about 62 or 63 at times but never lower. We have tried it under all conditions, auto, continuous, and normal. If anyone gets back to you with a solution please let us know. Thanks
580441
I just filled two of mine up today. I opened them slowly because the seal is so tight not even gas vapor can escape. There was a loud hissing sound when opened as the gasoline vapors escaped. that's how good the seal is. It locks down tight and nothing is getting out.
1296452
If it is a new unit I would try and replace the lid. That is not supposed to leak when you open the co2 cartridge into the unit. Ours just pops out red ring visible but no gas leaks out. Must be a faulty unit. If it developed over time may be the seal is frayed .
1189577
No you must have a faulty one, I have 4 and have never had that problem but my bottles are hanging straight with no slant to them at all.
1102687
You are correct in not pleasing everyone. Yes, on following the manufacture's instructions. The leaks come from the screw on cap getting loose while the unit grinds down the contents - in reverse of how you tightened it in the first place. There is a hole in the power unit so the liquid drains out but it is very messy. :)
1423462
I had these same issues. However, after inspecting this lighter just after refilling it, I found the little round twist at the bottom of the tank. This regulates the pressure of the gas coming out. As you use the lighter, you need to adjust this knob for the correct pressure so that when tank is full, it doesn't have so much pressure that it won't light. Once I learned this, the lighter works perfectly. I've had no issues since using the regulator twist.