FIZZpod Soda Maker - Fizzy Drink Machine with 3 PET Bottles, 3 Caps, 1 Carbonator Cap and Manual - Make Homemade Sparkle Water, Juice, Coffee, Tea and Cocktail Drinks with Fruit (White)

I had a Sodastream machine Fountain Model for three years until it finally broke so I was on the hunt for a replacement, unfortunately they are focusing on the newer & more expensive models so I decided to try this one due to it coming with two extra bottles, and the claim that it's safe to use powder drink mixes. Those claims are true if you know how to handle it right. The device overall is simple to put together & operate. The model uses the standard W21.8-14 connector CO2 canisters (not the new "quick connect" canisters) like in Sodastream's older models or you can buy from another company if they stop making them. This works with any traditional Sodastream, or Ralph's Syrups. However this works well with the powder/liquid water flavoring mixes too. MIX the flavor in first before adding the fizz. With that said you also gotta be careful during the initial pressure release do it slowly and in brief increments and you will not have it spraying out on you (let the fizz die down) this is due to the chemical reaction to the powder/liquid mixes (like Mentos in Diet Coke reaction just less severe). You can refizz store bought sodas as well if they go flat.Just need 3 to 6 2 sec. presses for a nice fizzy drink if you hear it slowly hiss after pressing it's best to not add any more just to prevent a blow out. The fizziness also depends on how cold the water is as well as the amount of fizz added Pre-refrigerated water lasts for 90 minute with 3 press to 2 hours with 6 (this includes having the drink sealed with the provided lids) Cold Tap water 45 min. (3 press) to 60 min. (6 press). A misconception about all these machines is that the CO2 last a long time in storage if you keep a lid on it. That is not why they're made there make Seltzer Water on the fly for quick consumption like at a old fashion soda fountain or a restaurant/convenience store soda fountain so if you can not drink a liter of fizzy water in that time it'd be best to find a model that uses 16.9 oz bottles or get a old school Seltzer bottle, and learn a bartender's style craft of mixing (it ain't hard really)Anyway the bottles are long, and while some say they tip easily I have not had that issue. Cleaning is simple just rinse the the fizzing cap in warm water like they say, and all is well for the bottles get a bottle cleaning brush & mild detergent & wash by hand don't put into a dishwasher. I would like to get more fizzing caps from Fizzpod, but I don't see it in their store page. I may try the 3rd party ones to see if they work (I'll update when I do). If you know how to use it, and can consume a liter of fluids in a short time period this devise is wonderful. It's a vast improvement to my old Sodastream machine and since I can use powder drink mixes (needs 2 16.9 oz packets to make a liter) that I can get dirt cheap at a dollar store it beats paying $3+ dollars for a 2 liter of name brand soda. This also lets someone that can not have regular sugar drinks (diabetics) have more options for Zero Sugar/Diet drinks. This is great for re fizzing flat sodas too.

First, I am not being paid nor was I offered anything for this review. I hope that I can help others make an informed decision based on my previous experience with other brand carbonating machines and this one. I have had two different Sodastream machines but what I love about this one is that I can carbonate anything! I mean ANYTHING! I have carbonated plain water, flat soda, flat prosecco and OJ for a wonderful mimosa, and even Rose. I love it! Super easy to use, very nice footprint, light weight and easy to move around, and quality bottles. I use a local shop that offers discount CO2 exchange and if it ever becomes an issue I will use one of the online ones that does the same. The bottles are very tall but they fit in my refrigerator door so not an issue for me or I could use my adjustable shelves. Storage of the extra bottles are a little more difficult. I have to lay them down in a cabinet instead or store them in my wine cabinet. With my other machines, the first one lasted several years but it was a pain to move around and had a much larger footprint and I did not like the bottles. The second one only lasted a few months and same issue on bottles except for the stainless one. Bigger issue was that you could only carbonate water and then add flavorings. Not like I could re-carbonate my prosecco or soda. My only complaints about the FIZZpod machine is that I would love a stainless bottle cap and bottom (not plastic) for pure aesthetics especially when I am using this at a party on my bar top. I would happily pay a premium for that option. I will update if any issues arise but otherwise I love this machine!

I like the Fizzpod Soda Maker. It's very elegant and easy to use. I haven't used it to fizz flavored drinks but I like that this model can do so. I bought the "bundle" for the sole purpose of having 2 carbonator cartridges -- thinking that I could send one in for refills while using the other one. No downtime, right?! Well no because the manufacturer will only take returns for the both of them. Seriously, WTF! This is not made clear in the description. The whole purpose of having 2 is so that you never have to run out. Why would you need 2, if you need to use them both before getting a refill? It makes no sense whatsoever. You can save yourself a lot of money by not buying the "bundle."The other downside to this model is that the water bottles are very tall. Elegant, as I mentioned but may not fit in your refrigerator -- they work in mine as I have a wine rack and can lay them on their side. It's ok but take note to make sure that solution will work for you bacause warm bubbly water is just gross.

Didn’t come with co2 just empty bottles but you can buy it separate. I like this machine, space saver.

J'adore le fait d'avoir 3 bouteilles ultra légères. Cependant, si vous n'avez pas un grand évier ou un robinet flexible, ça peut être difficile à laver. Aussi, on a besoin d'une place haute dans la porte du frigo pour mettre la bouteille au froid. Sinon, c'est parfait!

Got this because we have a problem with bubbly drinks. Been through 3 sodastreams that all have broken over time. This unit is simple, solid, and easy to use. Co2 easy to find as it uses the same as sodastream. Mechanics are simple, not easily broken, and simple to use. Crazy amount of carbonization! Bottles are nice, but quite tall for the fridge.1 month in. Very happy with it. Awesome value, undercutting sodastream by around $40+.

The instructions are a bit thin for a novice, but it's easy to figure out. I have also discovered that I can control the degree of fizziness I want. The containers are too tall to stand in my fridge so I let them lie along the edge of a shelf and they don't leak.

No incluye el tanque que gasifica el líquido y lamentablemente en México es imposible comprarlo. Por esto no lo pude probar