Co2 injector question

AircooledAdam · May 9, 2014

My wherry was transferred to the pressure barrel yesterday, and I've just been and bought these two items...

When I screw it down the bulb doesn't pierce. Is this right? I've noticed the valve inside moves up and down. Can anyone advise please :)
Adam.

Dads_Ale · May 9, 2014

It looks like your barrel fitting probably doesn't have the pin to pierce the Co2 bulb.
You will need either a holder with a pin adaptor such as this
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/CO2-gas-b...pt=UK_Home_Garden_Food_SM&hash=item5ae634acd5

or see if you can find someone selling the adapter on its own, or get a new barrel valve with a pin in it.

Antony · May 9, 2014

I had the some problem with mine! I put a 5p between the injector and the cartridge in the gap to make it work!

darrenwest1 · May 9, 2014

or cut 3mm off of the bottom of the bulb holder so it screws down further

AircooledAdam · May 10, 2014

Brilliant thank you. So let's say I cut the 3mm off the bottom and then screw it down, will it constantly apply the co2 or will the entire bulb go in? And how much will I need to use and how often?! Sorry to ask so many questions, I'm just not too sure about the whole co2 thing!

darrenwest1 · May 10, 2014

the little co2 bulb will empty its contents in to the keg

whiter shade of ale · May 11, 2014

The cartridge will fully empty once pierced, you cannot add it a bit at a time. The holders with the plastic thread are ****e, I had the same problem with mine. Invest in one with a steel thread (Ballihoo sell them) and you'll have much less bother. You only need to inject Co2 when the pressure decreases and beer stops coming out of the tap. It's usually not until about two thirds if the way down. : cheers:

AircooledAdam · May 12, 2014

That's great, thanks for the info, really appreciated :)

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