ICO Soda Siphon, Sparkling Water Maker, Soda Maker, Carbonated Water Machine for Fresh Soda Water, Cocktails, Hard Seltzers, Uses 8g C02 cartridges (Not Included), 1L/1 Pint

Update: After leaving the original review below, I felt weird about sticking to some of these habits without really experimenting enough. I've since tried doing it with a full liter, and tbh it works just as well as 750ml does. I'm also pleased to report that if I loosen the valve control knob (on top) when I include the straw, then I can use the dispenser mechanism more gently with a light squeeze instead of having it blast out, which prevents it from losing carbonation and also allows it to dispense about 90% of the contents before losing pressure. This is convenient, and gives a satisfying experience with using it as intended. Finally, I've pushed the timing, and even there it only seems to take 2 or 3 minutes to be ready instead of the 5-10 i said below :) -- Original Review: I had a bit of a wait for the manufacturer to fulfill it at the time I ordered, but what I got is better than what I was expecting. While I'm not big on the blue and white scheme of the top I got, the headset is thick cast aluminum construction, which looks and feels impressively sturdy and solid, way better than any of the pictures, so I'm not going to complain about cosmetics (which I might like to customize anyway). It's still working quite well after going through a few boxes of chargers, as long as I mind the important variables. Everyone ought to know by now to make sure everything's cold. What wasn't so clear to me was the timing, which I found can make or break the process. So, after charging, I vigorously shake it in the most "splashy" sounding way i can (horizontal, top aimed away, rapidly moving it almost along its length) for a full timed minute, then set it down to rest for more like 5min+ before I unscrew the charger cap. If I do that too soon, the over-pressure valve will release gas. Including that first rest, it's better to wait more like 10min+ before actually serving it to make the most fizz. I also use only 750ml of water (that's the size of a bottle i keep pre-chilled), which gives me a satisfying amount of fizz with only one charger. And I leave out the straw, since dispensing it as designed seems to flatten it out a good bit. Instead, without the straw in there, squeezing the lever will just release the pressure, then I uncap the bottle to pour it into my glass. This gives me about as much fizz as I get from pouring a can into a glass. I was also sad to find that adding flavor before carbonating seemed to substantially hamper the results for both, and have embraced a flavor-by-the-glass philosophy instead. Overall, observing all the finicky protocol, it does work well, for a relatively lower startup cost than other options. It's also a lot more potentially mobile (though it's kinda bigger than it looked lol) than most carbonation systems. I do like it and plan to continue using it, but to be honest, it's not gonna give me as much seltzer per dollar as a system with a tank, and I'm not sure if one can be adapted to this. The cost of the chargers isn't ideal, nor is the growing collection of heavy little steel cylinders. They're more compact than bottles, but they still add up similarly. I wonder about how they're recycled, and the energy use embodied in them... I do still aim to avoid that somehow, eventually. In the end, if I had the luxury of eating the much higher startup cost, I'd rather have a little home kegging setup, which is probably the most economical and ecological option in the long-term. But this is a nice little accessible unit of unexpectedly good quality, which just might hold up to holding me over in the meantime.

It worked fine for the first month, then after awhile it works sometimes & not others. I purchased lots of co2 cartridges so I guess I will look for a different brand, try my luck elsewhere. however if you were to send me a replacement & it worked I would probably rereview.

After two disappointing experiences with other soda siphons that developed leaky valve stems within a few months, I was hesitant to try a third. But so far, the ICO Soda Siphon has been a pleasant experience. While it’s still too soon to judge its long-term durability, my initial impression is very positive. The aluminum bottle feels solid and well-made, and the plastic top, while not metal, is sturdy and fits securely. The siphon works well, producing crisp, high-quality seltzer with excellent carbonation. In terms of cost, the CO chargers are cheaper than buying a seltzer bottle at the store, and the convenience and much better quality of the carbonated water make it a better option for me. Hoping this one lasts. So far, so good!

Initially, i reported the following: "i have never been able to completely empty the water from the container which i'm sure is not sanitary. perhaps i am doing something wrong. But i have stopped using it because of this issue."But this company has AMAZING customer service- they never gave up trying to contact me to fix the problem- at first I didn't notice their email but saw subsequent attempts to contact me. They were wonderful- found out there was a wrench that was missing from the shipment that helps remove the black interior sleeve of the siphon. I would give this company 5 stars!! the only reason i give the siphon 4 stars is because one gas capsule only makes a few glasses of sparkling water. I think if you are only using it to mix some drinks you will be really happy with it. If you like to drink alot of sparkling water, not as useful. However, it is well made, easy to deal with and a company that stands behind their product. They really really cared about making me happy and fixing the issue. Thanks Melanie!! Couldn't be happier with you guys-

It seems that the only complaints problem have left are that after one year or a year and a few months, the item may perform less well...or with some leakage. In my opinion (and I took my own advice after reading this main complaint), I went ahead and bought TWO units right away, because at this price, it's simple enough to have a spare. Problem solved. Item takes up no space, easy to use, and works great. I had planned to get a soda stream but the large gas cartridge seemed expensive and more difficult to purchase and replace than the standard (and handier) 8oz cartridges. Also this unit is smaller and handier. So, after considering the soda stream, I remembered my uncle used an item like this one when I was a kid. Summary: Very satisfied and brings back nice memories. ✌️😊

Super cool but there is a gasket and I wasted 3 cartridges trying to get it to work. The instructions are forget it. I finally figure out it was a gasket issue and when my beau fixed it yaya it is cool as can be but before the first liter was used up the leak seems to be coming back. Not sure if this is my fault or manufacturing. I want to return it but I do not have access to the card I purchased it on so I wouldn't be able to purchase ad different brand. I just cant be a good measure on how this rates. sorry

Auf der Suche nach einem Sodasprudler stolperte ich über dieses Gerät und bin sehr froh darüber! Ich wollte keinen Soda-Stream, weil ein weiteres Standgerät in der Küche neben Kaffeemaschine, Wasserkocher, Toaster usw. war nicht erwünscht. Wichtig war für mich weiters, dass die Flasche im Getränkefach des Kühlschranks Platz hat (nicht zu breit ist). Die coole Metallic-Flasche gibt Sicherheit beim CO2-Laden und hält den Inhalt kalt!

I had that other low cost RED (B09VVDBRRN) one you see here on Amazon.ca - it was a gift. That one died after about 20 uses. On - the 21st try as I was doing my usual routine of making myself a drink - there was a loud pop and the pressure trigger broke and it simply began emptying the cold contents all over my counter and would not stop until all the contents/pressure was emptied. That one was a bit weird when I first got it. It would stream water out of the cartridge gas entry port. So I used it with the 8g cartridge still screwed in place to help plug the leak/stream and that worked until the loud POP and it was D.O.A.. That RED one had a smooth shiny exterior and though I loved the colour, I wasn't impressed with its quality. This ICO one is similar only the housing is a hammered finish which I like because it gives a grip to hold onto. The concave divot on the bottom of this one seems higher than on the RED one. Which means this is is built to hold pressure. From a flat plane, the concave is about the ends of my index finger (12mm). I recall reading a review here about a husband and wife team. The wife complained that too much gas was being leaked from the cartridge chamber as she screwed it in. Her husband solved that by placing a small rubber gasket around the needle. But as you can see from my Macro shot - it already has a silicone ring. And the excess gas it leaks while we screw it in. That is normal. Plug up that tiny hole in the chamber or adding a 3rd party gasket could potentially have it all explode unexpectantly. Unless she was missing that silicone gasket in the first place,... supplementing it with a 3rd party ring isn't a good idea. I am guessing she's screwing in the cartridge chamber too slow and in her slow pace it gives plenty of time for the gas to escape. Once contact is made, screw in the rest all the way down as quickly as possible. And don't forget to shake. Rocking it back and forth is not the same as shaking it. I've used this ICO siphon a dozen times now and though it works like the RED one with the gas hissing out when we screw it in. It has yet to leak/stream liquid from any of its ports. I tried to tighten, then disassemble and clean the parts of the RED one, but it still leaked. So I'm guessing faulty manufacturing. So hopefully this ICO one with its 2-yr warranty will last the full 2-years. And for those of you in the GTA/Canada and want a vast source for the 8g cartridges instead of buying an expensive box of 10 at a time. I don't think I can link the source here, but I can tell you look for, "Kidder" in Richmond Hill, ON. They are an educational sciense store where I bought 100 x 8g cartridges shipped to me via Canada Post in 5 days for only $80 + the cost of shipping because I don't have a car and didn't want to spend hours on the GO Bus into Richmond Hill.

Corpo in alluminio testa in plastica Buon rapporto qualità prezzo ma ovviamente niente di professionale, ideale x uso casalingo e mandare alle stelle le vostre transaminasi

Wonderful product, very stylish and easy to use.Now I don't have to buy fizzy water so have been able to stop using all the plastic bottles I bought on a weekly basis. Better for me and better for the environment especially as the used CO2 capsules can also be recycled with my cans. Could do with another upstairs for when I get thirsty in the night.

El sifon está muy bueno