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Page Contents:
-Seltzer Chargers
-Glass Seltzer Bottle
-Metal Seltzer Bottles
-Sparkling Soda Maker
-SodaStream Carbonators
-Kovocas Siphon Parts
-Use & Care of Kovocas/Liss Siphons
-Some Links
Related Pages:
-Bar Accessories
-Whipped Cream Bottles & Chargers
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Seltzer
Carbon dioxide occurs naturally in our air, and can be utilized to
transform plain water into sparkling water. When dissolved in water, it
becomes Carbonic Acid, which has a somewhat bitter and acidic taste. To
maintain purity and the best taste, the carbon dioxide is triple filtered at
40 microns.
Before filling siphons the first time, wash with hot sudsy water
and rinse thoroughly.
Insert the overflow tube securely in the bottle. The tube only
allows a certain amount of water in the bottle, and leaves room for the
Carbon Dioxide gas. Never overfill.
Never use more than the quantity of charges indicated in the
manufacturer's instructions.
For best results, fill the bottle with cold water. The colder the
water, the more Carbon Dioxide it can absorb, and the more fizz you'll get
in your drink. Allow at least 10 minutes after filling and before serving.
To make flavored beverages, never add flavors to the
bottle; add them to the glass instead, before you fill it with the seltzer.
Parts are rarely interchangeable from one unit to the next. Even
the cartridge holders, which threads seem to differ widely even among units
by the same manufacturer. So if you ever need parts, we recommend using only
parts that were intended for your specific siphon. |
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Seltzer Chargers
Box of 10
$4.99
#7117
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Pure Carbon Dioxide (CO2),
8 gram chargers,
64mm long,
18mm thick body,
Safety weld closure,
Food & beverage quality,
Fits all standard siphons
Made in Taiwan or Hungary
Priority Shipping NOT available on this item.
May take up to a month to arrive in AK & HI. |
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ISI
Seltzer Chargers
Box of 10
$9.99
#7188
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Pure Carbon Dioxide (CO2),
8 gram chargers,
65mm long,
18mm thick body,
Safety weld closure,
Food & beverage quality,
Fits all standard siphons
Made in Austria
Priority Shipping NOT available on this item.
May take up to a month to arrive in AK & HI. |
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Liss Mesh Glass
Soda Siphon
$89.99
#8677
Temporarily unavailable
until mid February
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1 qt capacity,
14" tall,
4.9" diameter,
Mesh enclosed extra thick glass,
Removable rubber base ring,
Takes 1 CO2 cartridge,
Includes charger holder and spanner wing,
1 year limited warranty,
Made in China
Similar to the traditional Kovocas and Liss siphons that are
no longer being produced in Hungary.
Notable differences are the newly designed, more reliable head assembly, and
a larger base ring.
 Liss
Mesh Glass Soda Siphon Use & Care
Instructions
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2 Liter Liss Stainless Steel Soda Siphon
$79.99
#8701
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13-3/4" high overall,
11-1/4" high bottle,
4-1/2" belly
Uses 2 CO2 chargers
Stainless steel body,
Black plastic head,
Cylinder charge holder and key included,
Components made in Hungary
Liss
Stainless Steel Soda Siphon User Manual |
1 Liter Liss Stainless Steel Soda Siphon
$62.99
#9020
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11-1/2" high overall,
9-1/4" high bottle,
3-1/2" belly,
Uses 1 CO2 charger,
Stainless steel body,
Black plastic head,
Cylinder charge holder and key included,
Components made in Hungary
Liss
Stainless Steel Soda Siphon User Manual |
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ISI Twist n Sparkle
Beverage Carbonating
System
Starter Set
$49.99
#7070
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11.5" tall bottle with lid,
3.25" diameter,
Makes 4 cups of seltzer water,
Or 3 cups of other carbonated drinks,
BPA-free plastics,
Washing by hand recommended,
Replace bottle after approx 4 years or if it becomes damaged,
Comes with 3 seltzer cartridges,
Note: Use only ISI brand seltzer cartridges,
Instructions and recipe book included
Made in Hungary
ISI
Twist n Sparkle Beverage Carbonating System Instructions
 Watch
Video
Priority Shipping NOT available on this item.
May take up to a month to arrive in AK & HI. |
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Reusable Bottles
for
Twist-n Sparkle Beverage
Carbonating System
Set of 2
$29.99
#7262
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1 qt capacity each,
11.5" tall,
BPA-free plastics,
Screw-on caps included,
Color coded caps and bases,
Made in Hungary |
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Kovocas Siphon Parts
for Models M-90 Tall andM-91 Round
1 - Glass bottle; 2 - Head; 3 - Neck
insertion gasket; 4 - Riser tube; 5 - Admission valve rubber
seat gasket; 6 - Admission valve; 7 - Screw nut for Admission
Valve; 8 - Needle or pin; 9 - Rubber packing; 10 -
Thread ring, or threaded collar; 11 - Cap; 12 - Lever; 13
- Peg for lever; 14 - Rubber stiffener for bottom of bottle; 15
- Wing nut, or cartridge holder; 16 - Spanner nut or wing
Here's why parts availability has been unreliable:
Both Hungarian factories that were producing the siphons and parts went out
of business. Our source is under new management, and the future availability
of these parts is now uncertain.
Below are the parts we still have available:
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Kovocas Admission Valve Rubber Seat
Gasket
$2.99
#17757
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5 - Admission valve rubber seat gasket |
| 6 |
Kovocas Admission Valve
$2.99
#17760
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6 - Admission valve |
| 10 |
Kovocas Siphon Threaded Collar
$2.99
#17742
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10 - Thread ring, or threaded collar |
| 13 |
Kovocas Siphon Peg for Lever
$2.99
#17752
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13 - Peg for lever |
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not available: |
2, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13
#17748 |
Kovocas Siphon M90/91 Complete
Replacement Head |
2 - Head
5 - Admission valve rubber seat gasket
6 - Admission valve
7 - Screw for admission valve
8 - Needle or pin
9 - Rubber packing
10 - Thread ring, or threaded collar
11 - Cap
12 - Lever
13 - Peg for lever |
3, 4
#17755 |
Kovocas Siphon Sealing Gasket & Riser
Tube for M-90 |
3 - Neck insertion gasket
4 - Riser tube
For M-90 Tall only |
3, 4
#17756 |
Kovocas Siphon Sealing Gasket & Riser
Tube for M-91 |
3 - Neck insertion gasket
4 - Riser tube
For M-91 Round only |
7
#17761 |
Kovocas Admission Valve Screw Nut |
7 - Screw nut for admission valve |
8, 9
#17740 |
Kovocas Siphon Pin With Rubber Packing |
8 - Needle or pin
9 - Rubber packing |
9
#17743 |
Kovocas Siphon Rubber Packing |
9 - Rubber packing
Fits original needle or pin only |
11
#17741 |
Kovocas Siphon Cap for Cartridge Holder
Threads |
11 - Cap |
12
#17751 |
Kovocas Siphon Lever |
12 - Lever |
14
#17754 |
Kovocas Rubber Stiffener for Bottom of
Bottle |
14 - Rubber stiffener for bottom of bottle |
15
#17744 |
Kovocas Siphon Cartridge Holder |
15 - Wing nut, or cartridge holder |
16
#17747 |
Kovocas Siphon Spanner Wing |
16 - Spanner nut or wing
Used like a screwdriver, to remove or replace the parts in the threaded
part of the head on which fits the wing nut - #15 cartridge holder. You
only need it to replace individual parts #5-10. |
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Glass Bottle |
1 - Glass bottle |
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Instructions for
KOVOCAS & LISS
Glass Soda Siphons
How to Use:
NEVER OPEN a charged siphon
without first releasing all the pressure by pressing on the "lever".
(See other important Safety Instructions further below.)
BEFORE FIRST USE, or if you have not
used it in a while, rinse out the bottle, first with warm, then with
cold water, and drain.
FILL with chilled, fresh drinking
water, up to the red mark.
Do not overfill above the mark, to keep room for the
gas.
Do not add other ingredients -- the bottle is only
intended for use with water.
PLACE the neck insertion gasket
with the riser tube inside the neck of the bottle. (Fig. 1, at
right)
SCREW the head assembly onto
the neck evenly and firmly.
Note: Make sure the head is seated evenly on the
bottle before screwing on, to prevent damage to the threads. Do not
over-tighten.
INSERT a seltzer charger into
the cartridge holder (wing nut), bulbous part first.
 SCREW the cartridge holder onto the
of the head to a hand-tight position. (Fig. 2, at left)
You'll hear a hissing sound as the gas is released into the bottle while
screwing on the holder.
Use only 1 charger for each filling.
SHAKE the siphon briskly up and
down four or five times. (Fig. 3, at right)
UNSCREW the cartridge holder,
remove the charger, and place the cap over the threads.
Some hissing noise is normal while unscrewing.
Chargers are recyclable metal, so be sure to dispose
of them properly.
PRESS the lever to dispense
seltzer.
STORE in the fridge. (Never
in the freezer.)
Cleaning and Storage:
NEVER OPEN a charged siphon without first releasing all the
pressure by pressing on the "lever".
UNSCREW the head and remove the gasket and tube. No
need to take the gasket and tube apart; you can clean them as one component.
THOROUGHLY CLEAN each individual component with a mild detergent.
HAND WASH ONLY. Do not place in a dishwasher, nor in boiling
water.
ALLOW the parts to air dry.
STORE the head assembly and the bottle separately.
Helpful Hints:
BEFORE FILLING the siphon, it helps to run cold water over the bottle,
or to cool it in the refrigerator.
COLD WATER will fizz better than warmer water.
DO NOT ADD FILLERS OR FLAVORS. Soda siphons are for water only. Place
flavors in a glass or pitcher, then fill with seltzer water to make flavored
drinks.
REFRIGERATE unused seltzer in bottle.
SHAKE every time before dispensing seltzer.
SERVE IMMEDIATELY after dispensing, for best results and the fizziest of
drinks.
Safety Precautions:
The soda siphon and chargers are
pressurized vessels
and require special attention and care:
Keep siphon, chargers and parts out of the reach of children.
Use only appropriate manufacturer parts.
Use only approved seltzer chargers.
Never use more than 1 charger per filling.
Do not attempt to make any modification to the siphon.
Never use the siphon if damaged or dropped.
Never use force to assemble elements of the siphon, as they are made to
be easily assembled. Damaged parts can pose safety hazards.
Never bend over the siphon, or hold it or parts near someone while
charging or using it.
Do not expose the siphon or chargers to heat, such as a stove, sun,
oven, microwave, etc.
Do not put the siphon or chargers in the freezer.
Only open the siphon after all pressure has been released. Press the
lever until all liquid has been released and you no longer hear a hissing
sound.
When cleaning, only take apart the parts as shown in Fig. 1. Do not
disassemble the head for cleaning.
Do not use sharp objects or abrasive materials when cleaning the bottle.
For spare parts, contact the manufacturer, distributor or authorized
parts sellers only.
Keep the instruction booklet that comes with your siphon. It contains
valuable information.
Warranty:
Defective soda siphon (faulty materials or bad workmanship) will be
repaired free of charge (freight prepaid) within one year of date of purchase.
This guarantee does not cover any liability for malfunction caused
by improper use, use of damaged parts, or any consequential damage.
In order to assure the proper functioning of your soda siphon and to
keep it under warranty, use only original Kovocas or Liss made parts. Read
instructions carefully.
Any attempt to repair or to improperly use the soda siphon and its
parts will void all guarantees and liabilities.
For warranty repairs, always return the head assembly, neck gasket and
riser tube with the bottle.
Instructions (92KB)
Some Interesting External Links:
Federation of Historical
Bottle Collectors
Soda Syphons
Bottlebooks -
A Look at the Evolution of the Siphon-Bottle by Donald Bull
Book that includes the Sparklets History by Donald Bull |
