PrincessMommy Posted February 28, 2019 Share Posted February 28, 2019 my dh goes through a case of seltzer water (store brand) in less than week. His birthday is coming up in a week and I've been thinking of buying him one of those soda makers. He does not like flavored water, just fizzy water. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bootsie Posted February 28, 2019 Share Posted February 28, 2019 I have a standard soda stream that I like. If I were buying another, I would try to get one that has glass bottles that can be run through the dishwasher (the bottles are not all interchangeable from unit to unit) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goldberry Posted February 28, 2019 Share Posted February 28, 2019 Following, because I've been thinking of one. I love the New York Seltzers (vanilla and root beer flavor) because they are minimally sweet. Don't like plain soda seltzer, don't like any of the artificially flavored seltzers (even the Stevia taste gags me), and want to stay away from the packed with sugar ones. New York Seltzers are expensive though! I want soda water with just enough flavor/sugar to not make it have that bitter taste. Seems like making it myself is the only way to get it without paying so much! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrincessMommy Posted February 28, 2019 Author Share Posted February 28, 2019 55 minutes ago, Bootsie said: I have a standard soda stream that I like. If I were buying another, I would try to get one that has glass bottles that can be run through the dishwasher (the bottles are not all interchangeable from unit to unit) I can't seem to find one with glass. The plastic ones can't be run through the dishwasher? ugh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrincessMommy Posted February 28, 2019 Author Share Posted February 28, 2019 /\/\/\ never mind, I just found one by accident. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happi duck Posted February 28, 2019 Share Posted February 28, 2019 @goldberry Iirc, New York Seltzer is a sodapop. You might want to double check the sugar content. I'm pretty sure it's on par with Coke etc. I hope I'm wrong! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happi duck Posted February 28, 2019 Share Posted February 28, 2019 6 minutes ago, PrincessMommy said: /\/\/\ never mind, I just found one by accident. Which one? Did you find one with glass bottles? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrincessMommy Posted February 28, 2019 Author Share Posted February 28, 2019 (edited) 6 minutes ago, happi duck said: Which one? Did you find one with glass bottles? This one: https://www.amazon.com/SodaStream-Fizzi-Sparkling-Starter-Bottle/dp/B07HMKZS2J/ref=sr_1_2?crid=2NKLGT5SWUKF8&keywords=soda+stream+aqua+fizz+machine&qid=1551370781&s=gateway&sprefix=soda+stream+aqua%2Caps%2C152&sr=8-2 but it doesn't have good reviews. I found it cheaper and with better reviews at BB&Beyond but I don't know what to believe. Edited to add: Here's the link to BB&Beyond: https://www.bedbathandbeyond.com/store/product/sodastream-reg-aqua-fizz-sparkling-water-maker-starter-kit/1062776707 I may buy it there just for ease of returns if there's a problem. Edited February 28, 2019 by PrincessMommy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
regentrude Posted February 28, 2019 Share Posted February 28, 2019 Sodastream. I don't see a reason to wash the bottles in a dishwasher - they just contained carbonated water. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goldberry Posted February 28, 2019 Share Posted February 28, 2019 27 minutes ago, happi duck said: @goldberry Iirc, New York Seltzer is a sodapop. You might want to double check the sugar content. I'm pretty sure it's on par with Coke etc. I hope I'm wrong! The one I like most is 23g compared to 39g for cola. I actually could go even less if I was doing it myself. I just want to get rid of the bitter taste! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bootsie Posted February 28, 2019 Share Posted February 28, 2019 Some of the soda stream plastic bottles can be run through the dishwasher; they are specially marked; but all of the bottle heights are not compatible with all of the machines. The bottles have an "expiration date" because of the pressure they are repeatedly put under. The bottles don't need to be thoroughly washed each time if they just contain water and carbonation (so long as you are not adding the flavors to them, which I usually do not--we reserve a few bottles for that). I would like the ability to occasionally run the bottles through the dishwasher when someone who has greasy hands or a virus has handled the bottle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pen Posted February 28, 2019 Share Posted February 28, 2019 Awhile back regentrude suggested Sodastream . I got that and like it. I have the plastic bottle for making the fizzy water, and two glass bottles for storing. We don’t have a dishwasher and the bottles only have water in them. I keep the lid on, so nothing else would get in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrincessMommy Posted February 28, 2019 Author Share Posted February 28, 2019 26 minutes ago, Pen said: Awhile back regentrude suggested Sodastream . I got that and like it. I have the plastic bottle for making the fizzy water, and two glass bottles for storing. We don’t have a dishwasher and the bottles only have water in them. I keep the lid on, so nothing else would get in. Do you move it from one bottle to the other and then cap it off? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pen Posted February 28, 2019 Share Posted February 28, 2019 1 hour ago, PrincessMommy said: Do you move it from one bottle to the other and then cap it off? Yes. When I make it I often do 3 bottles at a time. Fill each glass carafe (which have top made to keep in fizz), then use the final plastic bottle of it to fill drinking glasses right away. I don’t like foods to have long exposure to plastics even if supposedly less bad plastic. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annie G Posted March 1, 2019 Share Posted March 1, 2019 Frugalwoods has a nice post about their hack- it ends up costing them about $5 a month vs $45 a month for sodastream. Quite a saving! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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