List of Questions:

Question:
Is there anyway to increase the level of carbonation?

Answer:
The "fizz" (CO2) is absorbed by time and temperature of the water. When you charge your bottle you are "forcing" the CO2 into the water. So, fill with cold water, charge, and let it sit in the fridge. Mr. Fizz enjoys very fizzy water every night…He fills the bottle the night before, charges and chills…ready for the next day. The fizz action will take place quickly if the water is very very cold, like 34°F. Tap water is not usually colder than 50°F, and it would take several hours in the fridge to get it to the required 34°-38°F.

Question:
Do you know the PSI that the plastic bottle is rated for and the PSI of the CO2 cartridge?

Answer:
FizzLite PET plastic bottles are of the same design and material as regular soda bottles. Typically, these bottles have a design rating of 200 psi. The valve you activate by pushing the lever arm (dispensing) is the safety valve. Excess pressure will cause it to "open." All CO2 cartridges contain the same pressure of about 850 psi at 70F. The air space above the water in a seltzer bottle is were the CO2 expands into. It takes about 40 psi to "convince" the CO2 to go into the water.

Question:
I just made a fresh bottle of seltzer. Why does my seltzer appear to be flat?

Answer:
It sounds like your bottle might have a slight leak and/or the gas (CO2) is not getting into the water. 1. Charge the bottle and chill it "charged." CO2 needs cold and time to absorb into the water. 2. Check for leaks in the head. Charge the unit as usual and put the head in a bowl of water. If air bubbles steadily stream out, then we can identify the origin. (see next Q & A)