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