Hardware For Pumping Seltzer
To pump seltzer you can't use a peristaltic pump because it flattens the seltzer. There are some ways to pump carbonated beverages. I considered two: One of them is to pump flat liquid and then carbonate it like a soda fountain. I will try the second method first since the parts are cheaper for a simple prototype and less prone to catastrophic failure.
Materials
Description | Supplier | Part Number | URL | Price |
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Vacuum Pump - 12V | Sparkfun | ROB-10398 | sparkfun | $14.95 |
White SiliconeTubing, 3/16"ID, 1/4"OD, 1/32" Wall, 10' Length | Amazon | N/A | amazon | $8.47 for 10' |
Some 1/4" barbed connectors | ? | ? | amazon | $5.96 for 50 |
Silicone RTV 4500 FDA Grade High Strength Silicone Sealant, Clear (2.8 fl.oz) | Amazon | ? | amazon | $5.17 |
Soda Bottle Top | Source from anywhere | $0 |
Total cost for prototype: $41.56