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I use it on my corny kegs without any problems. It does leave a white residue (the "soda ash") which can be wiped off if it bothers you.

The remaining product is soda ash, which is safe. Give it a Google to be sure

I've done a few of these. Tasted more like Sol if only using sugar, but using 25% of light spray malt made it more like Corona

I've never rinsed, and never had an issue.

It's ready for bottling at that SG. I've never used yeast nutrient for carbonation - my last batch was ready in 3 days 😬

You can use this calculator to estimate the ABV based on the sugar content (add all of the sugar in your juice and any additional sugar added) https://brewhaus.com/calculate-potential-alcohol-percentage-from-fermentation-based-on-amount-of-sugar-used/

I've always added a full teaspoon of sugar to the Youngs kits (per 500ml) after I had the same issue as you.

I made a cider using Lidl apple juice. 15 litres of juice, topped up to 21 litres with water. No added sugar. From memory was around 6-6.5%

I've never measured it - I add to taste to the keg before bottling. I would estimate 50-70ml based on the number of brews done (to a 21 litre brew), and the quantity left. It really depends on how sweet or dry you want it.

VWP needs rinsing afterwards. Sodium percarbonate turns to water and soda ash after a while, so doesn't need rinsing. (Or so I believe)

I do have one, but not used it yet. All my ciders are naturally carbonated, and only take a week to be fully carbonated. Then I leave a few weeks to "mellow"

How about one of these https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/321903062486 Gets the gas into the brew much quicker 😀 A one way valve stops beer getting back into the regulator

I use one of these ; https://www.amazon.co.uk/Bottles-Carbonation-Carbonate-Water-Brewed/dp/B01KYZ463M Put a Coke bottle filled with line cleaner in, and squeeze through lines and taps. This can be done when keg is empty or part way through. Remember to rinse after the cleaner has done it's work!

I use Young's wine sweetener

Yes, that's all I use. I buy it in 25Kg bags, and decant to 1Kg Ziploc bags. Never had any issues with contamination.