SodaStream Terra Sparkling Water Maker + 90-Day Carbonation Bundle
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SodaStream has the SodaStream Terra Sparkling Water Maker + 90-Day Carbonation Bundle (various colors) on sale for $69.99 w/ promo code HOLIDAY40. Shipping is free.
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The terra was designed solely with the intention to block owners from using external CO2 adapters. They implemented a proprietary valve that serves this purpose that's inferior to the standard valve used for decades worldwide. A large external tank with an adapter line saves you $$$ and trips to return bottles.
Just want to provide my frugal tips for the sodastream. I drink almost exclusively carbonated water and like it extra bubbly. As such, even refilled co2 canisters would be very expensive. Furthermore, the flavorings are ridiculously priced for what they are (ultra concentrated flavor oil plus a ton of water).
So, tip 1. You can buy adapters to fill the sodastream canisters from a larger tank. Buying even refilled canisters you're still paying a roughly 93% markup. I spent $150 on a 20-lb CO2 tank, the adapter and first fill (subsequent fills are about $20 at my local shop) and a full tank will fill about 20 sodastream canisters. I've filled at least 30 canisters this way which would have cost $450 to buy refilled sodastream canisters. If your space permits, you could actually run a hose directly from a larger tank to the soda stream which you can buy a different adapter for.
Tip 2. As I mentioned, the flavorings are way overpriced. You can buy the industry standard flavoring oil (LorAnn) for about $1/dram and each dram will flavor about 30L in my experience (LorAnn sells dropper lids and 3 drops/L is a good starting point). I've found doing it this way is not only much easier, but you can measure more easily and you get over 100 flavor options and essentially limitless combinations (black cherry rootbeer is the bomb).
CESARIAS M181.5 Thread Replacement Valve CO2 Tank Brass Pin Valve for Soda Stream https://a.co/d/3BHqTFO
I bought this to change the valve that lets you use an external adapter to refill with your own tank. Slightly pricey but it pays off itself
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I've been using larger paintball tanks to run my soda stream. After this tank expires I will be going for the 50lb tank with direct line to soda stream route. Any website that provides information on this specific route?
Just want to provide my frugal tips for the sodastream. I drink almost exclusively carbonated water and like it extra bubbly. As such, even refilled co2 canisters would be very expensive. Furthermore, the flavorings are ridiculously priced for what they are (ultra concentrated flavor oil plus a ton of water).
So, tip 1. You can buy adapters to fill the sodastream canisters from a larger tank. Buying even refilled canisters you're still paying a roughly 93% markup. I spent $150 on a 20-lb CO2 tank, the adapter and first fill (subsequent fills are about $20 at my local shop) and a full tank will fill about 20 sodastream canisters. I've filled at least 30 canisters this way which would have cost $450 to buy refilled sodastream canisters. If your space permits, you could actually run a hose directly from a larger tank to the soda stream which you can buy a different adapter for.
Tip 2. As I mentioned, the flavorings are way overpriced. You can buy the industry standard flavoring oil (LorAnn) for about $1/dram and each dram will flavor about 30L in my experience (LorAnn sells dropper lids and 3 drops/L is a good starting point). I've found doing it this way is not only much easier, but you can measure more easily and you get over 100 flavor options and essentially limitless combinations (black cherry rootbeer is the bomb).
Thanks for the information. Where do you get $1/dram
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What Soda Stream (or competitor) model do you recommend for the big CO2 cylinder route? Will most any of them work? Was it hard to find a place with food-grade CO2 for refill sales?
I've probably spent $200-$500 on sparkling water this year. I really need to economize. I'm also looking forward to making odd sparkling waters, like sparkling lemon basil tea, and other carbonated herb teas.
I'd stick with sodastream since they're the most popular, so you'd probably have the best luck with adapter availability. I personally have the sodastream fountain which might be a Walmart exclusive. My understanding is they produce produce two canisters, one screw on (what I have), one quick connect. I'd go for screw on personally for heavy usage.
Not terribly hard to find food grade. I called about 3 places until I found one. He told me the standard stuff would be fine based on actual impurities, but I went food grade to keep the wife happy .
Since you're in a similar boat to what I was, I'll tell you the other option I will *eventually* set up. Hopefully in the next year I'll be investing $2k in a chiller, carbonator, and soda gun setup. Put the guts in the basement and run the gun through my counter. Big upfront cost, but over the years will still end up significantly cheaper than cans (although the same recurring cost as sodastream hacks).
Thanks for the information. Where do you get $1/dram
My local Walmart has a bunch of flavors in two packs for a bit more than $2.
You can find a bunch of variety packs on Amazon like this one LorAnn Super Strength Pack #4 of 12 Fruity Flavors in 1 dram bottles (.0125 fl oz - 3.7ml) bottles https://a.co/d/46HA3Me for like $1.25/dram.
While I'm at it, here are the droppers I got LorAnn Dropper, Small Threaded ( for 1 dram bottles) 12 piece package - blistered https://a.co/d/fls328u
Just want to provide my frugal tips for the sodastream. I drink almost exclusively carbonated water and like it extra bubbly. As such, even refilled co2 canisters would be very expensive. Furthermore, the flavorings are ridiculously priced for what they are (ultra concentrated flavor oil plus a ton of water).
So, tip 1. You can buy adapters to fill the sodastream canisters from a larger tank. Buying even refilled canisters you're still paying a roughly 93% markup. I spent $150 on a 20-lb CO2 tank, the adapter and first fill (subsequent fills are about $20 at my local shop) and a full tank will fill about 20 sodastream canisters. I've filled at least 30 canisters this way which would have cost $450 to buy refilled sodastream canisters. If your space permits, you could actually run a hose directly from a larger tank to the soda stream which you can buy a different adapter for.
Tip 2. As I mentioned, the flavorings are way overpriced. You can buy the industry standard flavoring oil (LorAnn) for about $1/dram and each dram will flavor about 30L in my experience (LorAnn sells dropper lids and 3 drops/L is a good starting point). I've found doing it this way is not only much easier, but you can measure more easily and you get over 100 flavor options and essentially limitless combinations (black cherry rootbeer is the bomb).
recommendation for the adapter to connect hose directly to a larger tank? thanks
Here's the one I got CGA320 G1/2 CO2 Cylinder Refill Adapter Hose, CO2 Refill Station Connector Kit for Filling soda-maker(CGA320 to TR21-4, Dual Valve With Gauge) (36Inch) https://a.co/d/fB56AlB
Replacements are $15+tax. At Target use a red card to save 5%. Go to bed bath and beyond with one of their constant 20% coupons and save a little more. For me it's been a decent savings over Bubly cans and more flavor options is also nice.
I apparently don't use enough or am not cheap enough to care I can't hack it with a bigger non OEM canister but some people just can't handle that fact about the new system.
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So, tip 1. You can buy adapters to fill the sodastream canisters from a larger tank. Buying even refilled canisters you're still paying a roughly 93% markup. I spent $150 on a 20-lb CO2 tank, the adapter and first fill (subsequent fills are about $20 at my local shop) and a full tank will fill about 20 sodastream canisters. I've filled at least 30 canisters this way which would have cost $450 to buy refilled sodastream canisters. If your space permits, you could actually run a hose directly from a larger tank to the soda stream which you can buy a different adapter for.
Tip 2. As I mentioned, the flavorings are way overpriced. You can buy the industry standard flavoring oil (LorAnn) for about $1/dram and each dram will flavor about 30L in my experience (LorAnn sells dropper lids and 3 drops/L is a good starting point). I've found doing it this way is not only much easier, but you can measure more easily and you get over 100 flavor options and essentially limitless combinations (black cherry rootbeer is the bomb).
I bought this to change the valve that lets you use an external adapter to refill with your own tank. Slightly pricey but it pays off itself
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So, tip 1. You can buy adapters to fill the sodastream canisters from a larger tank. Buying even refilled canisters you're still paying a roughly 93% markup. I spent $150 on a 20-lb CO2 tank, the adapter and first fill (subsequent fills are about $20 at my local shop) and a full tank will fill about 20 sodastream canisters. I've filled at least 30 canisters this way which would have cost $450 to buy refilled sodastream canisters. If your space permits, you could actually run a hose directly from a larger tank to the soda stream which you can buy a different adapter for.
Tip 2. As I mentioned, the flavorings are way overpriced. You can buy the industry standard flavoring oil (LorAnn) for about $1/dram and each dram will flavor about 30L in my experience (LorAnn sells dropper lids and 3 drops/L is a good starting point). I've found doing it this way is not only much easier, but you can measure more easily and you get over 100 flavor options and essentially limitless combinations (black cherry rootbeer is the bomb).
Thanks for the information. Where do you get $1/dram
What Soda Stream (or competitor) model do you recommend for the big CO2 cylinder route? Will most any of them work? Was it hard to find a place with food-grade CO2 for refill sales?
I've probably spent $200-$500 on sparkling water this year. I really need to economize. I'm also looking forward to making odd sparkling waters, like sparkling lemon basil tea, and other carbonated herb teas.
Not terribly hard to find food grade. I called about 3 places until I found one. He told me the standard stuff would be fine based on actual impurities, but I went food grade to keep the wife happy .
Since you're in a similar boat to what I was, I'll tell you the other option I will *eventually* set up. Hopefully in the next year I'll be investing $2k in a chiller, carbonator, and soda gun setup. Put the guts in the basement and run the gun through my counter. Big upfront cost, but over the years will still end up significantly cheaper than cans (although the same recurring cost as sodastream hacks).
You can find a bunch of variety packs on Amazon like this one LorAnn Super Strength Pack #4 of 12 Fruity Flavors in 1 dram bottles (.0125 fl oz - 3.7ml) bottles https://a.co/d/46HA3Me for like $1.25/dram.
While I'm at it, here are the droppers I got LorAnn Dropper, Small Threaded ( for 1 dram bottles) 12 piece package - blistered https://a.co/d/fls328u
So, tip 1. You can buy adapters to fill the sodastream canisters from a larger tank. Buying even refilled canisters you're still paying a roughly 93% markup. I spent $150 on a 20-lb CO2 tank, the adapter and first fill (subsequent fills are about $20 at my local shop) and a full tank will fill about 20 sodastream canisters. I've filled at least 30 canisters this way which would have cost $450 to buy refilled sodastream canisters. If your space permits, you could actually run a hose directly from a larger tank to the soda stream which you can buy a different adapter for.
Tip 2. As I mentioned, the flavorings are way overpriced. You can buy the industry standard flavoring oil (LorAnn) for about $1/dram and each dram will flavor about 30L in my experience (LorAnn sells dropper lids and 3 drops/L is a good starting point). I've found doing it this way is not only much easier, but you can measure more easily and you get over 100 flavor options and essentially limitless combinations (black cherry rootbeer is the bomb).
The one on amazon is $60 with only 1 canister.
AMZ link pls?
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https://www.amazon.com/Upgraded-S...RydWU&th=1
I apparently don't use enough or am not cheap enough to care I can't hack it with a bigger non OEM canister but some people just can't handle that fact about the new system.
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How long do I have to return the cylinders?
You have 90 days to return 2 CO2 Cylinders – extra 30 days than usual!