can you use a glass bottle with the Fizz Giz Soda Maker and Home Carbonation Kit I'm interested in doing my soda water, but don't want to use plastic. I know Grolsteiner has a glass bottle for their soda water, but I have only seen this product use plastic. Does anyone have any extra information on this?Thanks for all your help can you use a glass bottle with the Fizz Giz Soda Maker and Home Carbonation Kit I'm interested in doing my soda water, but don't want to use plastic. I know Grolsteiner has a glass bottle... » Read More can you use a glass bottle with the Fizz Giz Soda Maker and Home Carbonation Kit I'm interested in doing my soda water, but don't want to use plastic. I know Grolsteiner has a glass bottle for their soda water, but I have only seen this product use plastic. Does anyone have any extra information on this?Thanks for all your help « Show Less
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I have successfully used "Acqua Panna" bottles (spring water). The one liter bottles of water tends to run from $2-3:50 out here, but the bottles are a decent size and the caps fit well. I don't know if they tend to chew up the Fizz Giz caps faster.
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Trying to figure this out too for a different glass bottle. There is a co-op near me (called Three Stone Hearth in Berkeley, CA) and they re-use the Grolsteiner bottles for kombucha and they have these plastic caps that they use to replace the original aluminum Grolsteiner bottle caps. Since kombucha gets pretty fizzy, I'm guessing they may be able to hold in the carbonation. I'll ask where they get them next time I'm there. You might just call someone there to find out.
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I tried using glass bottles, but over time - not very long - the caps started leaking. At first they were a perfect fit, no leaking. I think the glass is too hard and sharp for the plastic. I reverted to plastic and had no more problems. I don't like plastic either, but I don't think (but am not sure) that the TJ's water bottles I use have BPA in them, or phthalates. TJ's is normally pretty conscientious about trying not to poison their customers. And by now, I've already been exposed to so many carcinogens etc. over so many years that I figure a few more years of soda bottles won't do that much more damage. I tried using glass bottles, but over time - not very long - the caps started leaking. At first they were a perfect fit, no leaking. I think the glass is too hard and sharp for the plastic. I reverted to plastic and had no more problems. I don't like plastic either, but I don't think (but am not sure) that the TJ's water bottles I use have BPA in them, or phthalates. TJ's is normally pretty conscientious about trying not to poison their customers. And by now, I've already been exposed to so many carcinogens etc. over so many years that I figure a few more years of soda bottles won't do that... » Read More I tried using glass bottles, but over time - not very long - the caps started leaking. At first they were a perfect fit, no leaking. I think the glass is too hard and sharp for the plastic. I reverted to plastic and had no more problems. I don't like plastic either, but I don't think (but am not sure) that the TJ's water bottles I use have BPA in them, or phthalates. TJ's is normally pretty conscientious about trying not to poison their customers. And by now, I've already been exposed to so many carcinogens etc. over so many years that I figure a few more years of soda bottles won't do that much more damage. « Show Less
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Definitely tastes better in GLASS! ALSO, if you want to sanitize the bottle, it is dishwasher safe. I think the plastic ones seem 'icky' after a while, even with a good handwash (around the lip of the bottle). Plus they expire and you have to buy new anyway. The glass ones are substantially heavier, but well worth it. I bought a whole new sodastream system just so I could use the glass bottles! I was not happy with those rather expensive plastic ones that you just have to keep remembering to replace. No BPA worries with glass.
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The Soda Sparkle uses proprietary cartridges. That means you have to use THEIR cartridges, bought from THEM. When I bought my Soda Sparkle unit [which does work great, BTW] I also had the same question and bought a box of 100 Leland carts at the same time. But, they wouldn't fit - the tip is just a tiny bit too big for the Soda Sparkle unit. NOT such a good buy, after all! So: I ended up buying a traditional soda siphon [only with a snazzy rubber coating available in five colors] for about $45 to use up my Leland cartridges. TRUST ME: there's no substitute for the old fashioned models. They work great and now look even better [I bought my first siphon 30 years ago]. Incidentally: the flavors that come with the Soda Siphon are junk. The PolyCarbonate storage bottles are nice, but the plastic bottom came off the big one after one washing and now won't stay on. And their flavors? Very weak with a limited selection. KEEP SHOPPING!!!! HOPE THIS HELPS!
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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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Same thing happened to me also. My husband got one to actually work in a really old glass hummingbird feeder bottle. But as far as putting them onto a soda bottle..forget it. Stuck with 11 more ..would you like them??
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We got ours on Amazon, but they do not seem to sell them any more. You can go to the Fizz Giz site and order directly from them:http://www.fizzgiz.com/fizzGiz_order_form.htm. We've found them to do a great job of carbonation.
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well if your making soda pop my favorite is cola ...I use 4 squirts from my machine .normally do 2 then two more. energy drinks and lemonade or others 2-3 squirts. Hope this helps out some. I take a little water out of it after fizzing it and add my syrup to it...mix it with a spoon . then add back into bottle.. I enjoy mine. Hope this answers your question.. add a few drops of lemon juice to make it taste like Pepsi...enjoy
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Potassium bicarbonate will fizz when mixed with an acid (e.g., vinegar, citric acid or ascorbic acid), as the created carbonic acid dissolves as water and carbon dioxide. However, you might consider something like the soda stream system to produce pure carbonated water with more substantial fizz (without the extra minerals and citrate/ascorbate - in particular you could potentially get too much potassium if you use potassium bicarbonate to make and drink carbonated water all day long).
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No. The Sodastream bottles are threaded and the Fizzini bottles have notches. I'm thinking the only other bottles that will work are the Primo soda station bottles sold on Amazon.
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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
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It really depends on how often & how much you use. I use my Soda stream in spurts so mine lasts months, & I use quite a bit of fizz. If I remember correctly somewhere in all the stuff I got when I first was given my SS there was someplace where it mentioned recommended fizz amount. If you can find that you could probably mess with some numbers & get an approx estimate.
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Thank you for your inquiry. You can always "double carbonate" the water to get the extra fizzy taste if you would like. Thank you mysecretpantry.com
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The problem with trying to carbonate anything other than water is that the surface tension of the juice ( or whatever ) will cause a LARGE amount of bubbles to build up as you release the excess pressure during carbonation. This can very easily cause the liquid to overflow up into the device, not only messing up the valve system, but also leaking out of the device and onto the counter-top. It can be done, but I strongly recommend against it.
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You can use anything. All you do with the Soda stream is making carbonated water. To that you can out juice, or other flavorilngs like IMO, sweetened drink powder packets, etc. if you use juice use concentrated for a full flavor. Remember it is just carbonated water.
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This bottle us very large, about twice as large as the last soda container I used. I noticed it right off by the weight if the bottle when empty. But I haven't noticed it only fizzing only half the bottle. I do try to use it within 2 days as the fizz tends to weaken after sitting around more than that. If I have it laying around longer than 2 days, I actually push the nozzle to dump the water as I want to keep it fresh and clean as possible. I actually like the smaller container as not as heavy and doesn't take as much water. But it tajes the same charger whether either container. When I refill a new batch, I usually shake it like 20-30 times and use realky cold water which makes it fizz better. This bottle us very large, about twice as large as the last soda container I used. I noticed it right off by the weight if the bottle when empty. But I haven't noticed it only fizzing only half the bottle. I do try to use it within 2 days as the fizz tends to weaken after sitting around more than that. If I have it laying around longer than 2 days, I actually push the nozzle to dump the water as I want to keep it fresh and clean as possible. I actually like the smaller container as not as heavy and doesn't take as much water. But it tajes the same charger whether either container. When I... » Read More This bottle us very large, about twice as large as the last soda container I used. I noticed it right off by the weight if the bottle when empty. But I haven't noticed it only fizzing only half the bottle. I do try to use it within 2 days as the fizz tends to weaken after sitting around more than that. If I have it laying around longer than 2 days, I actually push the nozzle to dump the water as I want to keep it fresh and clean as possible. I actually like the smaller container as not as heavy and doesn't take as much water. But it tajes the same charger whether either container. When I refill a new batch, I usually shake it like 20-30 times and use realky cold water which makes it fizz better. « Show Less
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Hi Oscar -- Thanks for your inquiry. You can use any liquid you choose in the Soda Plus. It's fun to fizz up your favorite fruit juices and try different juice combinations -- and it's more economical. You can even make sparkling wines and re-carbonate beverages that have gone flat. Also, the Soda Plus is easy to use and uses any standard brand of CO2 cartridge so you're not limited by more expensive proprietary brands. We hope this information has been helpful. If you want to learn more, please feel free to contact us. Best regards, aaa kitchenstuff
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I assume you mean, "Is there any difference in beverage quality when using this canister compared to the canister that came with the SodaStream." No, there is no difference. You have to also get a brass adapter to use this canister (it is available on Amazon). If you make a lot of fizzy water this method is great - easy refill at any sports store for ~$3!!!