iSi North America Classic Sodamaker, 1 Quart - Stainless Steel Carbonation System for Sparkling Water, Fresh Beverages, Handcrafted Cocktails - Portable & Professional Soda Maker for Restaurant Use

I have had a soda stream for years, but it never performed as well as this product. It makes the most incredible sparkling water that I have been using for my soda, homemade lemonade & with mixed drinks. I use distilled water to ensure that nothing gets clogged up from mineral buildup. It stores easily in the refrigerator door & the carbonation will last for days if not used. I leave the charger attached to the unit to ensure there is no loss of gas. I do the same thing with my ISI whipper. With the whipper, you need to store it on its side to avoid loss of gas. With this item, you have to store it upright because water will actually freeze on the twisted lid & occlude dispension. If you want to dispense without lots of froth, fill your glass or container in the same manner as you do when pouring beer into a glass. Sure it looks cool to hold the syphon up high while filling but you end up waiting for all the carbonation to settle down. The syphon is pretty weighty, as well as beautiful, & I would have never guessed the container was plastic and not glass. What a great buy!!!

So its not cheap for what it is. Seltzer at the store is basically 50cents to a buck. However it goes flat and you dont always have it on hand, while cartridges last forever. In bulk this thing will let you make a bottle of seltzer for a buck each.Had a lot of issues and being that its plastic on peoples reviews i was skeptical. However its a sturdy grade plastic and not an issue. Additionally there's no real instruction to use it properly.1. remove neck plug with tongs. remove metal tube.2. add 2-3 inches of ice cubes to empty bottle. This is really a must. They dont tell you that... frozen water doesnt work. Not well. Ice does it perfect.3. fill all the way to neck of bottle.4. insert neck tube. push to secure flush with top of bottle, this will push the water up a little.5. insert metal tube. this will push the water to the top flush, and may spill just a bit... (but not like they instructed, when filling to the top.) its less mess.6. secure tightly the top. the top has a lever on it that dispenses....DO NOT grab that thing when tightening... common sense. You're going to screw up your seals. Instead place index finger at nozzle, and thumb at c02 peg. turn it secure like that. its firm. not bending anything. particularly you're moving parts.7. insrt your co2 into adapter, unscrew cap, and place into c02 peg. Tight it all the way.8. bubbles will pass quickly like a fish tank airator...if it slows down...shake it... leave it...shake it... you can use the thing with the c02 still plugged in.9. continue this process until the bubbles stop coming from metal tube at bottom. at that point you can replace co2 cap with regular metal stub cap.10. First spritz is gonna blow air. Either shoot in sink, or empty glass. Don't shoot into mixed drink. After that you're golden. and bubbles will be on par with store bought.. You'll actually be happy with the product.Their instructions really stink. When done right. Great little toy.

This bottle worked great the first couple of times! Looks stunning and gave the old timey soda jerk feel this was purchased to achieve. However, I opened it this morning and noticed it has begun to rust after just 3 uses RIGHT INSIDE THE NOZZLE. It’s on the seal inside as pictured. I couldn’t believe it for something that seemed so well made and beautiful. Very disappointed as I will have to go back to the drawing board on what to do for my friend’s party. In using the co2 chargers as well, I noticed that the water didn’t hold bubbles once syrup of any kind was added. The bubbles were very weak already (more like an artisanal soda) but once flavor is added, it immediately goes flat. I also tried to see if batches could be made up ahead of time and bottled (so many different flavors could be stored simultaneously). Everything went flat. I followed all instructions and nothing worked. Also capsules have to be recycled at a scrap yard (not a problem for us) which may not be convenient for most people. There is no way to clean inside the bottle so you can only use water in it as it can’t be taken apart aside from the nozzle. Not worth it regardless of the price but to be so expensive, it was a HUGE FLOP! Don’t waste your money or time on this product.