Off topic - SodaStream trouble

[wsmith1625]

I have a SodaStream One Touch which I used for about a year and a half without any issues. I even fill the CO2 cylinder with an adapter I purchased on Amazon. A few months ago I started having issues with the cylinder unscrewing itself while making seltzer. I contacted SodaStream support and they had me make a video of the problem so they could evaluate it. Once they saw the problem they sent me a replacement unit. Unfortunately the new unit is doing the same thing. I tried another CO2 cylinder to rule that out and it does the same thing. Has anyone else had this problem and possibly know how to fix it? I loved the machine before it started doing this.

 

[lumbergh]

I used to fill my own cylinders, but it became a pain and wasn't great if the donor cylinder wasn't full. I ended up going with the adapter kit to use a large co2 tank that I dedicate to the soda stream.
That may solve your issue by throwing money at it.

To me it sounds like a design flaw or bad QC on soda stream's part.

 

[wsmith1625]

I considered hooking directly to a 5# tank but my wife doesn't want that in the kitchen. I have a carb cap and can make carbonated water without the SodaStream, but shaking the bottles gives me a headache.

 

[wsmith1625]

To me it sounds like a design flaw or bad QC on soda stream's part.

I think the replacement unit they sent me was refurbished so it may still have problems with it. I'll try replacing the washer or o-ring where the CO2 cylinder connects to see if that helps. I don't have any that size so I'll need to hit the hardware store and see what they got.

 

[ChrisLHughes482]

The issue isn't with the cylinders but with the machine. The screws on the bottom of the cylinder unscrew themselves when the pressure is too high. There is likely a crack or other damage on the plastic ring that is attached to the bottom of the cylinder. You need to repair this with new plastic and glue. I suggest you do an internet search for something like "Plastic repair SodaStream One Touch" to look for tutorials.

 

[wsmith1625]

The issue isn't with the cylinders but with the machine. The screws on the bottom of the cylinder unscrew themselves when the pressure is too high. There is likely a crack or other damage on the plastic ring that is attached to the bottom of the cylinder. You need to repair this with new plastic and glue. I suggest you do an internet search for something like "Plastic repair SodaStream One Touch" to look for tutorials.

Awesome, I'll check it out.