No CO2 Bubbles after 4 Hours - What'd I do Wrong?

[DGalt]

This is the recipe that I followed:
http://www.plantedtank.net/forums/diy/9916-jello-co2-thread.html

And my setup is basically this:

I put the mixture together probably 4-5 hours ago (the last part, the part where I add the yeast and the water, the Jello has been setting for about 3 days now) and I have yet to see any bubbles.

So what did I do wrong? My seals all seem tight, my check valve is on properly. Not really sure what else I should be looking for

 

[Bk718]

give it more time. If after 24-36hrs you dont see bubbles then something is wrong.

 

[DGalt]

oh really? ok lol. I couldn't find anywhere that said about how long it would take the CO2 to start bubbling out, so I figured it couldn't be more than a couple hours.

 

[Bk718]

it all depends on the temperature of the mix and how much the yeast hydrated.

Also since its getting closer to winter time and colder temperatures, those with diy co2 bottles should get a bucket with water and a heater and place the bottle with the mix in the bucket to maintain warm temperature.

 

[jmhart]

If you haven't seen bubbles after a 24 hours, chances are you didn't reheat the yeast properly. Use a kitchen thermometer and make sure you rehydrate it the correct temperature water.

 

[DGalt]

which is?

 

[MrGoodbytes]

30 C is a good start for yeast. It shouldn't take more than a couple of hours, at the most, to get some bubbles. There may be a leak in your caulking somewhere.

 

[jmhart]

which is?

The preferred temperature depends on the specific yeast you are using. The temperature should be on the package.

 

[CBWMN]

I live at about 4800 elevation. For some reason, yeast reacts differently at this elevation (both with baking bread & DIY CO2).
I HAVE to add about 1 tsp to the sugar/water mixture when it is between 80 d F & 90 d F. Then it will take about 2 hours to start aggresively bubbling.

Charles

 

[Bk718]

I live at about 4800 elevation. For some reason, yeast reacts differently at this elevation (both with baking bread & DIY CO2).
I HAVE to add about 1 tsp to the sugar/water mixture when it is between 80 d F & 90 d F. Then it will take about 2 hours to start aggresively bubbling.

Charles

Thats actually what ive been doing when i was doing diy. To hydrate the yeast and to have it start consuming the sugar.