For normal functioning, the human body needs 1.5-2 liters of water per day. Of course, you can drink the usual boiled from the tap or buy bottled. However, sometimes you really want to treat yourself to something tasty and unusual. This is where a siphon for carbonating water comes to the rescue. You can prepare fizzy he althy drinks with any taste right at home.
Advantages of using a siphon
In Soviet times, such devices were very popular. They were not very beautiful, but they were convenient and fairly reliable devices. Today, the fashion for soda siphons is back again. According to research by oncologists, the consumption of store-bought carbonated drinks can easily lead to the development of pancreatic cancer. And really, because no one knows what exactly manufacturers add to their drinks. One reading of the label of some inexpensive Russian pop can terrify you because of the abundance of chemical formulas in the name of the ingredients. Perhaps that is why there has been a renewed interest in equipment such as a soda siphon.water. After all, having prepared a fizz at home, you can be completely sure of its quality.
Another undoubted advantage of siphons is that the drink can be stored in them without loss of gas for a very long time. Ordinary soda is exhausted, as everyone knows, in a few hours.
Working principle
Using a device such as a siphon for carbonating water is extremely simple. The protective valve at the top is first unscrewed, and then a can of carbon dioxide is screwed into its place. This procedure should be done carefully. The canister must go strictly along the thread. In this case, the needle located inside the siphon will pierce its membrane strictly perpendicularly. After this happens, the gas will begin to flow in, saturating the water. Further, everything is extremely simple. In order to pour water into a glass, you just need to press the button on top. The liquid itself will flow from the spout. This happens because the gas creates an increased pressure in the upper part of the bottle. The siphon for carbonating water of the USSR had exactly the same design.
Terms of Use
When using the device, you should follow some recommendations. After all, the cylinder and the siphon itself are under pressure and, if used improperly, can even explode. Most importantly - you can not fill the container to the very top. There must be free space in the siphon for gas. In modern models, to ensure the safety of use, it is providedspecial valve. If you try to pour more water into the siphon than it should be, the excess will simply flow out of the spout. Of course, it is best to purchase just such a safe model.
When pouring water and during the carbonation process, it is highly recommended not to turn the siphon over or tilt it. Only refill cartridges specified by the manufacturer may be used. During the preparation of the drink, do not lean too low over the siphon. It is also strongly discouraged to allow children to use this product. The water poured into the siphon must be cold. Warm cannot be used.
The body of modern siphons can be made of plastic or stainless steel. The second type of device is considered more secure. Yes, and these models look a little more solid. Of course, they are also more expensive.
Classic siphons
At the moment, only two types of siphons can be purchased in the store or on the Internet. The principle of operation of the classical version was considered above. The advantage of such models can be considered, first of all, ease of operation and low cost. You can buy such a device for no more than 2-4 thousand rubles. However, a siphon for carbonating water of this design has some disadvantages. The main thing is the need to periodically purchase new cartridges. One is only enough for 1 liter of water. Cylinders are sold in packs of 10 pcs. and are quite expensive (about 500 r).
Thus, a classic siphon is only suitablefor family or individual use. For a large company, a drink in sufficient quantity cannot be prepared using it.
Models with balloon
The main design features of such devices are their small size and the presence of a built-in gas cylinder. Their main advantage in comparison with classical models is complete safety. The cylinder is designed for 60 liters, and therefore, if desired, can be used at some party. Another advantage of such siphons is the ability to control the degree of aeration. Typically, manufacturers provide three degrees of water saturation. A home siphon for carbonating water of this design is especially convenient because one can is usually enough for 1-1.5 years.
The disadvantages of models with a large cylinder include, first of all, the fact that it is impossible to fill them with anything else but water. That is, you cannot prepare a sweet drink with syrup in such a siphon. However, if desired, you can pour a little syrup into a glass, fill it to the top with fizz and mix everything. You will get regular sweet soda.
Ecological siphons
This variety is considered the most convenient and reliable. However, environmental siphons are quite expensive. Typically, such models are additionally supplied with a variety of different accessories. The main features of the design include the presence of disposable cartridges made of environmentally friendlyclean materials. They are very expensive, but such siphons prepare soda in just a matter of seconds.
Popular brands: Sodastream
Siphons are supplied to the Russian market today by many companies. Sodastream (Israel) is one of the most popular brands at the moment. These are very reliable and easy to use models. When the normal carbonation level is reached, the Sodastream carbonation siphon gives the owner an audible signal. Several modifications of devices of this brand are produced. Each of them is equipped with a 60-liter volume can, located inside the case. The cost of models of this brand is about 5000 rubles. Replacing the cylinder will cost about 2000 rubles.
Siphons Isi
Devices of this brand are produced in Austria. The release of soda siphons by Isi began almost from the moment of their invention. In addition to reliability and high quality workmanship, the models of this brand are distinguished by a very beautiful design.
Reviews on soda siphons
So, you have decided to buy a siphon for carbonating water. Feedback from those who constantly use such equipment, of course, would be very useful to you. If you look through forums on the Internet with posts about this kind of equipment, it becomes clear that the two brands described above are currently considered the most popular brands of siphons in our country. Both of these models have many advantages. As for the shortcomings, the disadvantages of Sodastream products are not particularly convenient dimensions. Due to too high a heightthe siphon cannot, for example, be put in the refrigerator.
Isi is scolded only for the fact that their protective valve is screwed onto a plastic rather than a metal thread. Some housewives find this dangerous. Otherwise, a device such as the Isi carbonated water siphon is considered quite reliable and convenient.
How to make Tarragon
And finally, let's give a recipe for one of the most popular carbonated drinks. In order to make Tarragon, you need to cook:
- Fresh tarragon - 40 g. You can buy this herb in the store or even grow it yourself in your summer cottage.
- Lemon - a couple of pieces.
- Sugar - 80 gr.
Pour one liter of water into a saucepan, put on fire and wait until it boils. Put out the gas and add finely chopped tarragon to boiling water. Close the pot with a lid and leave to infuse for 30 minutes.
Cut the lemons into very thin slices, put in a bowl, sprinkle with sugar and crush with a crush. After the tarragon is infused, transfer the sweet and sour mass to the pan. Mix everything well and bottle the resulting drink. Put them in the refrigerator. After cooling, pour the solution into a siphon to carbonate water. The can is screwed in and the delicious drink is ready.
In terms of workmanship, modern siphons for carbonating water are practically not inferior to old Soviet designs, and in terms of design they are superior to them by an order of magnitude. To be able to drink deliciouspops without harm to he alth, it is worth buying one of these convenient devices.
