Do I need to buy a spare product tank?
Spare tanks are strictly for convenience. Some people like to keep a spare tank filled with water in a refrigerator so they won't run out of cold water. Also comes in handy for large parties. This is the same reason why someone would want a spare CO2 tank.
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How long will a CO2 tank last?
A typical tank holds enough CO2 to make 36 gallons worth of sodas (that's twelve product tanks).
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Where do you normally buy CO2?
You can purchase CO2 anyplace that services fire extinguishers, welding supplies or paint-ball supplies.
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What do I do if all the sugar settles to the bottom of the syrup bottle?
When the temperature is cool, there is a chance the syrup ingredients will separate (i.e. the sugar will fall to the bottom). This occasionally occurs when we ship the syrup to our patrons during the fall/winter months. If this happens, simply warm up the bottle in a pan of lukewarm water, then carefully shake the bottle to mix the ingredients.
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Is there a shot glass included for measuring syrups and additives?
Yes. When you order a soda fountain, you get a double-sided, stainless steel "jigger" for measuring syrups and additives. One side measures 2 oz. to hold the amount of syrup you should use, and the other side measures 1 oz. to hold the amount of additive you should use
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How is the speed rail attached to the fountain?
The speed rails slips over the refrigerator door, and hangs off the back.
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How many straws does the dispenser hold?
The straw dispenser holds about 50 straws. The dispenser comes with an initial set of straws.
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How do you set up the refrigeration unit for the component system?
The most important thing to remember about soda fountains is that the colder the water is in the product tank, the better the carbonation. The component/do-it-yourself system comes with all necessary parts EXCEPT the refrigeration unit (the freestanding soda fountain has the refrigeration unit built underneath). It does, however, come with parts that allow you to hook up the soda fountain to a refrigerator.
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