How is this different from "SodaStream Fountain Jet Home Soda Maker Starter Kit"? This is over 3 times cheaper.
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Yes, but they are very expensive and much bigger. Soda Stream is a big commitment.It's not cost efficient to throw them out and buy brand new ones.Frankly, i have a bunch of different soda makers and the best by far is the old fashioned bottle that you charge and shake --like from old time movies where they'd add a spritz to some hard liquor. They are like $35 but last forever and the chargers are just pennies per liter.
325534
It's not really reusable and I found it almost impossible to find cartridges for it.
325535
sodastream sits on your counter and you have to trade back the cartridges.You can put this in a drawer and it uses disposable cartridges.
325536
Yes, but they are very expensive and much bigger. Soda Stream is a big commitment. It's not cost efficient to throw them out and buy brand new ones. Frankly, i have a bunch of different soda makers and the best by far is the old fashioned bottle that you charge and shake --like from old time movies where they'd add a spritz to some hard liquor. They are like $35 but last forever and the chargers are just pennies per liter.
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Yes. They make a lot of different ones that can be bought online or at places like Target, bed bath and beyond and such that sell the equipment. Personally I prefer to just add some fresh fruit juice to my glass along with the carbonated water. Healthier and cheaper AND tastier
1599865
This comes with the 1.3 liter bottle which makes a lightly carbonated water from each cartridge. I plan to order the 1L bottle soon to have a stronger carbonation. think the smaller bottle is only available from the Soda Sparkle website, not Amazon.
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it depends how much you like seltzer! it's really nice to have, and preferable to buying bottled soda on a regular basis. i would make sure to figure out how you're going to get co2 refills though...that's been an issue for me as there's nowhere convenient nearby to get my canisters refilled
1143535
We just buy the Soda Stream brand syrups. It's usually cheaper at Bed, Bath and Beyond than Walmart, plus you tack on the extra 20% coupon if you have one.
1764126
NO, you need to buy a CO2 tank with an adapter hose and then you can carbonate water through this carbonator, a CO2 tank of only 10 lbs will last you for about 2000 bottles of soda, and the refill costs about 5 to 10 dollars depending on where you go.
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My Crystal Sodaatream was purchased from Wayfair through Amazon. I was very pleased with the service from Wayfair. It came with one carbonation canister and one glass bottle. I purchased additional glass bottles from Wiiliams-Sonoma. I hope this answers your question adequately.
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See their model comparison website at: http://www.sodastreamusa.com/PopUps/Helpmechoose.html. From what I can see, the Jet, Genesis, Dynamo, Fizz, and Pure are the only ones that take both size bottles.
2227759
I have no idea. I have asked Cuisinart why their canister is so expensive. They have never responded. I do know that you cannot use the ones from SodaStream because they are too tall!
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it isn't terribly loud - I've had a soda stream (well, still have it only its at my vaca home across the country). The only loud part is when you have to release the pressure. You push a button and a 2 second "hiss" occurs which may scare your dog. I bought this item after reading an independent review of all home soda makers; this one was the most impressive. I have two main comments on Mastrad vs. Sodastream: Sodastream is vastly more costly, but Mastrad's Soda has a distinct metallic taste I believe from the gas contained in the metal chargers. I purchsed the MrFizz Seltzer Chargers as they were the least expensive. Perhaps others wouldn't produce that taste? I doubt this would be true as they are all pretty similar. However, the taste hasn't prevented me from drinking it or ordering more. The Mastrad isn't as "easy" to use, theres more steps involved...soda stream does have that process down pretty darn well. What is odd is this Mastrad was reviewed as having the "Best tasting selzter". I know this is a lot more information than you requested, but I figured I'd offer it since I could. Hope this helps.
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Yes, I bought some from EBay..also if you do a search for CO2 soda chargers in google it comes back with some different places as well. I had no problem getting 300 of them sent to me from EBay and they work just fine :) Actually they were cheaper than these are. Also, there is never a problem finding them as they use these chargers for many things in the fountain industry such as making of ice cream whips and other things major brands such as Starbucks use them for some of their products as well.
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Yes, the kit comes with carbonator, 1 sodastream bottle to make soda and a few sample flavoring packets.
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This "thing" is an adapter that goes onto any standard "paint ball" CO2 canister/bottle so that the bottle can be used in place of the CO2 cylinder that came with the SodaStream. The cylinder that comes with the SodaStream has a non-standard head that screws into the Sodastream. Using this adapter allows use of a standard paint ball cylinder/bottle at a fraction of the cost. Standard paint ball bottles can be refilled at most Sporting Goods stores for $5.00 give or take a dollar. The SodaStream bottles must be sent back to SodaStream to be refilled or exchanged at a cost of $25 - $50 depending on the size of the bottle. This adapter goes on top of the paint ball cylinder and allows it to screw into the SodaStream machine. Works great!!!
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There differences between the twelve or so Sodastream models. Some involve how you carbonate more or less, indicators of carbonation, glass carafes, or just aesthetics. The Dynamo in particular is one of four models that take the larger 130L CO2 canisters: http://www.sodastreamusa.com/PopUps/Helpmechoose.html I'm really glad I bought the Dynamo, because we use the Sodastream WAY more than I predicted we would. As it is, we go through the 130L once every three months. It's more accessible, so we drink more carbonated water, tea, lemonade, energy drink, etc. The only downside has been that in our town, there's only Staples as a location we can exchange the bottles at. We don't have a Bed Bath & Beyond, and all the other physical locations like Best Buy Herbergers, K-Mart, etc. only offer the smaller bottles. And online at Sodastream.com, you can no longer exchange the 130L bottles. If you think you'll use it a lot, and you find a local source of 130L bottle exchanges, the Dynamo or one of the other models that take the larger bottles is worth it.
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Peter E., I'm sorry but I've only had my Primo Flavorstation for a short period of time and have not used up a full cylinder of CO2. I am keeping track of the number of liters I get. I also have never used or know anyone who has used a Soda Stream. so I wouldn't have anything to compare to.Sincerely, Ronald
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http://www.amazon.com/Jebao-PP300LV-Water-Pump-GPH/dp/B0088892PK/ref=pd_sim_petsupplies_43 This appears to be the pump, at $15.00 plus s&h. I checked the pump transformer to try to verify the name and model, but it shows nothing useful. That name, Jebao doesn't show on the pump itself, though the photo looks like it's the same thing as the one that comes with the fountain. Type "drinkwell 360 pump replacement" into the search box. It brings up a bewilding array of complete Drinkwell fountains and parts, but, with more patience than I have for such plentitude when I just want a dang pump (!!!), you eventually can find what you want. I ordered mine from Petsafe, and it cost something like $16.95 plus $5.95 for Pony Express handling. I wanted two as backups, but Petsafe's website argued with me until I finally said to myself and anyone that was listening (specifically, Andy my Persian, who expressed zero interest, dang cat!), "OK, if you don't let me to buy two when you want to sell me just one, so be it. It's your bottom line, not mine!" Amazon has links to many vendors, including some where you can buy used ones. Hunh!? The new ones are iffy enough. Good luck. I hope I saved you some time and grief. It may be possible to buy directly from the manufacturer, too, but I stupidly tossed the instructions after I became comfortable reassembling the darn thing. Incidentally, DO clean this thing out a minimum of every two weeks or when the flow slows. I have two Persians. Their hair tends to clog the vents on the pump, which no doubt contributes to their failure.
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I bought my Soda Stream at a local store, and it included a full 60L carbonator. This one from Amazon seems to include a smaller 6L carbonator and it includes one $15 mail-in rebate that you use when you purchase a 60L refill. You can find refills at nearly every Bed Bath and Beyond, and at some Walmarts. Normally the refills cost $15, however if you get on Bed Bath and Beyond's mailing list, you'll receive coupons that will bring the exchange refills down to about $10. Just as an FYI, I purchased an additional 60L carbonator just to keep on hand, that cost $30. My recommendation is to buy this. I just use it to make seltzer, soda water. I've owned mine for well over 3-4 years, and it works great. Enjoy!