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Originally Posted by WhiteDevil
If you use the RIGHT drill bit you do not have to silicone the hoses into the caps.
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This is true to some extent. It depends on your diffusion method. I originally started with smaller drill bits and using limewood diffusers. I have since switched to ceramic glass diffusers. The pressure was too much for the bottle which resulted in leaking from the cap which is why I used Silicone for the tubing. I can now effectively use these diffusers for the DIY setup.
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Originally Posted by WhiteDevil
I use brewers yeast, it lasts longer then bakers yeast or Jell-o, same principal, add a smidge of brown sugar to the mix and you got a 2 liter that lasts for atleast 20 days.
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The type of yeast does make a difference such as chamagne yeast will yeild the best results. As for my set ups, I go over a month prior to having to recharge them. Other factors come in to play as well such as room temp.
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Originally Posted by WhiteDevil
Winemakers or Brewers yeasts are the ones to use, active dry baking yeast consumes too quickly, brewers yeast lasts longer mainly due to the brewing process lasting longer then baking breads.
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Definately if you can, get brewers yeast. They are more tolerant of the higher alcohol levels thus lasting longer.
Also, one bottle of DIY CO2 is generally used for up to 20g tanks.