Steve Freides wrote:
>
> Our next kitchen gadget, other than the ice cream maker we just ordered,
> is going to be something to make seltzer here. My wife loves it, and we
> figured we'd break even relatively soon if we did this ourselves at
> home.
>
> Go to http://www.chefcentral.com which is the place near us, and search
> on "soda maker" - there are three choices, for $100, $150, and $200.
> Opinions on which to get solicited, and thanks. Our mission is to get
> away from throw-away plastic seltzer bottles, and to eventually save
> money by doing this.
>
> Refill canisters are $20 apiece, $12 if you swap your old one - works
> like propane tanks for the grill.
>
> -S-


Sodastream also make a lower price model called 'Fountain Jet'. Might
want to look into that: http://www.sodastreamusa.com/store.aspx

It looks more like the common ones in the UK.

What about a soda syphon/siphon? We have one that's ancient. Need to get
more CO2 charges for it though.