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

[DGalt]

I found that a check valve can cause that. a whole bunch of bubbles will come out rapidly, and then stop, start again and so on. Removed it and it stopped.

Also a small leak could be the trouble. I've had it before where just a small airleak would not allow bubbles, but when you shake the solution, it starts bubbling.

i was thinking that the check valve might be the culprit. but I'm a bit wary of taking it off since the co2 bottles are below the water line and the last thing I need is water damage in my dorm room. how much of an issue is the possibility of siphoning occuring if I remove the check valve?

 

[DGalt]

so I removed the check valve, and voila, steady stream of bubbles (1 bubble every few seconds).

I'm still a bit concerned about not having a check valve on there though

 

[Cory Keeper]

its a sealed bottle right? then how can it wind up on the floor?

 

[DGalt]

good question...lol :duh: