You are buying a re-manufactured Sparklets Soda syphon spare/ accessory. 

 

This listing is for a combined CO2 capsule plastic charger/bulb holder and neck sleeve removal tool and is designed to be used with the Sparklets/BOC Hostmaster Mark. 3 model of soda syphon.  The original versions of these were marketed in the period of 1967- 1981 and were supplied for the Hostmaster Mk. 3 range of syphons.  Unfortunately, the original versions were not particularly good for removing the pale/translucent plastic neck sleeve in order that the insides could be conveniently cleaned out.  An improved version has now been re-made which better locks into the tops of the neck sleeves found in the Hostmaster Mk. 3 syphons.  These  are made of black plastic and have a cleverly shaped tool built into them for removing the plastic neck sleeve of Hostmaster and the stainless Ambassador style syphons of similar shape.  Simply insert the T shaped part of the top end of the key into the wider part of the slot on the top of the neck sleeve, rotate by about 90 degrees to engage the arms of the tool with the flange on the inside of the sleeve and lift out.

In some cases, where previous owners have attempted to remove the neck sleeve with a sharp object (such as a screwdriver or knife blade), the projecting inside flange may have been damaged sufficiently that the tool will not engage with the feature and work properly.  In this case the sleeve removal tool may not work and you may need to purchase a replacement neck sleeve from us to get your syphon to work properly.

Remember, the neck sleeve is there as a safety feature to prevent overfilling of the syphon with water before you pressurise it.  Do not fill your syphon with more than 2 pints of water (about 900 ml)!  If the level in the neck tube slowly decreases after the first fill do not continue to keep topping it up repeatedly.  A air space is required in the top of the syphon body to allow excess CO2 to collect and prevent over-pressurisation of the syphon.

 

See my other listings for period accessories. 

 

P. S.  If you happen to have a Sparklets soda syphon that you would like reconditioning, please see my other listings.


Working Vintage Retro BOC Sparklets Soda Syphon re-manufactured spare or accessory. Condition is New. Dispatched with Royal Mail 2nd Class.  If buying multiple items ask for a group postage discount.