russej02 Reviews
I built this home water carbonation setup as an alternative to using a SodaStream. In the video below, I show the carbonation system, the bottle-capping setup, and the parts I use to make carbonated water at home.
What's in My Home Water Carbonation System?
My setup uses a CO₂ tank and regulator along with a carbonation line and fittings to carbonate water directly. I also use both reusable PET soda bottles and glass bottles, depending on what I'm making. For the glass bottles, I use a bench bottle capper so they can be sealed with standard bottle caps after carbonation.
Parts I Use for My Home Carbonation Setup
- CO₂ tank and regulator
- Carbonation cap
- Ball-lock injector and carbonation line
- Reusable PET soda bottles
- Glass bottles
- Bench bottle capper
- Bottle caps
- Vinyl tubing
Is This Better Than a SodaStream?
For me, the biggest advantage of this setup is flexibility. I can use a larger CO₂ tank, choose the bottles I want, and carbonate more than just one type of container. It takes more setup than a SodaStream, but once everything is together, it gives me more control over the way I carbonate water at home. It can also be cheaper in the long run because I'm able to refill a larger CO₂ tank instead of continually buying or exchanging the smaller SodaStream CO₂ cylinders.
Final Thoughts
I've been happy with this home carbonation setup because it gives me more control over the carbonation process and lets me use a larger CO₂ supply instead of relying on small proprietary cylinders. There is more involved in getting everything set up initially, but for the amount I use it, I prefer this approach over a SodaStream.