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Which Carbonation Dial setting should the Pinter be on?

While your Pinter is in the Brewing Stage, the Carbonation Dial should always be on 5. The higher the number on the Carbonation Dial, the more Co2 and pressure the Pinter holds onto, which in turn produces a more carbonated brew at the end. You...

There is noise coming from my Carbonation Dial

Not to worry! It is completely normal to hear a 'hissing' sound coming from your Pinter during the Brewing Stage. The Carbonation Dial is designed to regulate and keep your Pinter at the correct pressure so as the pressure builds during the...

My Carbonation Dial is stuck

Sometimes the Carbonation Dial can be a little stiff, especially after Brewing due to some residual brew being left to solidify.Pouring some warm water on your Carbonation Dial whilst it is in the 'Off' position during cleaning can help dissolve...

My Carbonation Dial is leaking or foaming

Let's try and troubleshoot this - Can you let us know when your Carbonation Dial is leaking/foaming?During PurificationDuring BrewingDuring ConditioningDuring TappingDuring PurificationThe Carbonation Dial is a valve on your Pinter which allows...

Which Carbonation Dial setting should my Pinter be on?

Please refer to the App under the "Carb Dial Updates" tile on the Home screen, or click on the following link for the Carbonation settings on the website: Carbonation Dial Settings

My Carbonation Dial is bubbling/foaming.

If you notice there is some brew bubbling around the Carbonation Dial don't worry! This is a good sign that the brew is fermenting away nicely.This is simply the Carbonation Dial self-regulating the pressure and allowing some of the brew to come...

My Carbonation Dial will not turn

Sometimes the Carbonation Dial can be a little stiff, especially if some of your previous brew has bubbled up through your dial.Pouring some warm water on your Carbonation Dial and letting it soak for around 15 minutes can help it turn. Once you...

My Carbonation Dial is leaking or foaming

Let's try and troubleshoot this - Can you let us know when your Carbonation Dial is leaking/foaming?During PurificationDuring BrewingDuring ConditioningDuring TappingDuring PurificationThe Carbonation Dial is a valve on your Pinter which allows...

There is a lot/no noise coming from my Carbonation Dial

It is completely normal to hear a 'hissing' sound coming from your Pinter during the Brewing stage. The Carbonation Dial is designed to keep your Pinter at the correct pressure.On the other hand, not hearing any noise is also nothing to worry...