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A postmix beverage dispensing valve for a beverage dispenser, including a volumetric ratio control device incorporated therein to provide positive ratio control. The device includes a syrup piston and a soda piston linked togeher, syrup and soda chambers, and flow control values for controlling the

A postmix beverage dispensing valve for a beverage dispenser, including a volumetric ratio control device incorporated therein to provide positive ratio control. The device includes a syrup piston and a soda piston linked togeher, syrup and soda chambers, and flow control values for controlling the flow to and from the chambers. The soda pressure drives the pistons.

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A method for dispensing a postmix beverage comprising a mixture of concentrate and water comprising the steps of: (a) providing a compact beverage dispensing valve for mixing together a quantity of water and concentrate in a pre-determined and controlled ratio and for dispensing the mixture therefro

A method for dispensing a postmix beverage comprising a mixture of concentrate and water comprising the steps of: (a) providing a compact beverage dispensing valve for mixing together a quantity of water and concentrate in a pre-determined and controlled ratio and for dispensing the mixture therefrom; (b) providing a compact multi-cycle, dual acting, reciprocating volumetric ratio control device inside of said valve to control the ratio of water to concentrate dispensed from said dispensing valve, said device being moved by the pressure of said water and said device operating through a plurality of reciprocating cycles for each cup of beverage dispensed; and (c) providing four check valves to control the flow of concentrate to and from said device and pressurizing the outlet line from said device to the pressure of the inlet line to said device plus an additional pressure, to prevent pressurized concentrate from blowing through said check valves and through said device.