Does anybody have recommendations for a drink carbonator? (like a sodastream)
My partner likes fizzy drinks. I want to get something that will last, and won’t lock us into a single vendor for replacement parts.
I looked at making our own custom one - like this. We might still do something like this, but I’m also pretty clueless with this stuff and don’t want anything to explode or poison us :)
Our priorities, ordered by importance, are:
- No lock-in (adversarial interop is fine)
- Well built/long-lasting
- Convenient, safe, easy to use
Any suggestions?
The homebrewing community (at large) does a lot of carbonating, so that’s a good place to research and get equipment.
That DIY option looks like a good option. Avoid glass, and/or keep it in a solid box while charging and you should be fine as far as safety. Poisoning is hard to accomplish.
You could also get a small keg and refrigerator.