Apparatus for filling containers with carbonated liquids under counterpressure as dispensed having different filling characteristics by adjusting pressure differential without changing flow control mechanism

An apparatus for filling a carbonated liquid into a container under counterpressure, said apparatus comprising:

• a liquid container for said liquid that is to be dispensed;
• a chamber for pressurizing gas;
• a return gas chamber for gas or gas mixture displaced from a container that is being filled, with said return gas chamber including an outlet that can be opened to the atmosphere;
• at least one filling element, which includes a long filling tube, a controlled liquid flow valve, and a controlled pressurizing gas valve arrangement including a connecting means, with said at least one filling element being connected to said liquid container, said chamber for pressurizing gas, and, via said connecting means of said pressurizing gas valve arrangement, to said return gas chamber, with said connecting means being provided with a flow control mechanism and serving to withdraw displaced gas or gas mixture from said container that is being filled, and with said connecting means being connected to said outlet of said return gas chamber;
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• a regulating valve that is operatively connected to said outlet of said return gas chamber, with said regulating valve being adapted to be opened when the pressure that is to be regulated in said return gas chamber is exceeded.