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Seltzer Addicts

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For those who are addicted to seltzer... in place of an addiction to soda, alcohol, coffee, and/or snacking habits.

This community accepts seltzer, club soda, soda water, carbonated water, fruit flavored water, and mineral water.

Some popular brands include:

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Has anyone switched to make their own (Sodastream / Soda Maker)? (discuss.tchncs.de)
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I'm wondering about your experience with them:

  • Have they replaced your seltzer/soda buying?
  • How much do you use your equipment?
  • Where do you get your CO_2 refilled and how much does it cost?
  • What flavorings do you use and which are your favorite?
  • What equipment did you buy and do you recommend it?
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[–] [email protected] 6 points 7 months ago (2 children)

I have a drinkmate and an adapter hose so I can plug it directly into 5 lb C02 tanks I swap locally so it's really cheap! The only downside is it's super loud while I carbonate the water. I've seen ppl's posts online who have similar set ups but with regulators and stuff which I think would help but I haven't figured out how to do it.

I used to swap my tanks at a local homebrew store for $15 but they closed. A local liquor store swaps tanks for ~$27 so it's still cheaper than buying la Croix but a lot more expensive than before.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 7 months ago (1 children)

I think there's two ways to do it:

1.) Use a regulator and connect to the drinkmate directly. (~$40 on Amazon)

2.) Use a regulator and refill the small tanks yourself (~$40 on Amazon).

In my area (PNW, USA) it seems like it costs around $40 to refill the 5 lb tank.

But thanks so much! It gives me a lot to think about.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 7 months ago* (last edited 7 months ago)

This is what I have so I can connect directly; do you happen to know how I can add a regulator to the mix with what I've got? Most regulators have those barbed fittings for the flexible hoses whereas I'm currently using a cga320 fitting straight to the tube.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 7 months ago

You could also check with some grow shops. Some... Some specific kinds of grow shops sell and swap CO2 tanks.