PHILIPS ADD4901GRO/37 Sparkling Water Maker Soda Maker Soda Streaming Machine for Carbonating with 1L Carbonating Bottle, Seltzer Fizzy Water Maker, Compatible with 60L CO2 Carbonator(NOT Included)

I bought this unit as a replacement for a Soda Stream dispenser that was purchased around 10 years ago so I can't complain about the durability of a unit that lasted that long, but repairability was an issue. A high pressure fitting inside the Soda Stream unit cracked because all the fittings inside are made of plastic. So I started searching for a replacement unit since it was clear I wasn't going to find replacement parts from Soda Stream. The prices for Soda Stream machines have nearly doubled in the 10 years since I first purchased my unit so I was surprised to see this Philips unit at a reasonable price that also included a bottle. The stainless steel trim and the stainless steel overflow grate on the bottom are very appealing and aren't fingerprint magnets like my old plastic Soda Stream unit. The included bottle has a stainless base and stainless bottle top for durability and overall it looks very aesthetically appealing in my kitchen. I haven't opened the unit to see what kind of fittings/plumbing it contains so I can't forecast its durability or lifespan but I was also pleased to find that this unit accepts all of my old Soda Stream bottles as well as the CO2 canisters. That was important to me because I had invested quite a bit of money in the bottles and caps and I have four CO2 canisters. Carbonation works well so I have no complaints. Definitely worth the cost if you're looking to replace your Soda Stream machine or looking to make your own sodas and seltzers but don't want to pay the high prices commanded by Soda Stream.

I am very impressed with the quality of this machine. It looks great in my kitchen with the stainless steel appliances. Was super easy to setup and start using! I used a Ninja Thirsti CO2 tank because it was the only locally available screw-on type canister at my Target store. Fit perfectly, no leaks, and was really pleased at how easy it was to install. The water comes out VERY carbonated with 3 pumps of the button. Make sure you hold it until the gas starts escaping (loud hissing sound which the instructions call a 'buzz' sound). Overall would highly recommend this soda water maker over others because of the ease of use, aesthetics, and the quality of the maker. Will update if there's any issues over time. Update: After a few months of use the white nozzle that goes into the water came loose. This was causing the water to not be carbonated. If you're having carbonation issues but the CO2 bottle isn't empty, check the tightness of the white nozzle to make sure the air isn't escaping at the top of the bottle. Still love this machine and it REALLY fizzes the water up nicely when it's cold.

I got this to save on the cost of buying mineral water. We have a Culligan water dispenser that has multi-stage filtration because we have some pretty awful well water where we live, but it also has a stage that adds minerals/electrolytes back into the water. We figured why not give this a try? We were buying about 24 1.5L bottles of mineral water a month, and that adds up. We got CO2 cartridges from SimpliSoda because their price beats everyone else I’ve checked. The cartridges are supposed to produce 60L of sparkling water. I realize it all depends on how much carbonation you like, but here’s where we ran into problems. You fill the bottle with water between the two indicator lines and then screw the bottle up and into the machine. It feels like it screws in just fine. Then You press the button on top. The very first time, CO2 blasted out of the machine. I unscrewed the bottle and then redid it, and this time the seal seemed more solid and the water carbonated just fine. I figured it was just a matter of making sure the bottle was aligned perfectly, but after several uses, it occurred to me that there wasn’t really a sweet spot. The thing will either seal right - or not. We went though a CO2 cartridge in no time. We may have gotten 15 or 20 liters before the cartridge stopped being able to carbonate properly. After doing more research and comparison, I brought the MySoda Woody. It uses the same type of screw-in cartridges. The bottles also have nodules that guide and click it into the sealed position, which really helps to ensure a proper seal. We haven’t had one problem with the MySoda machine, and we’ve noticed a dramatic difference in efficiency simply because if you follow the instructions correctly, it seals correctly. Every time. I highly advise anyone considering the Philips machine to instead consider the MySoda Woody. It is, in my opinion, a VASTLY superior machine, and in our case, will end up saving us a lot of money vs if we continued to use the Philips machine. The whole reason I got the sparkling water maker in the first place was to save money, and based on how quickly the first cartridge was expended with the Phillips machine, it might have actually cost us more than continuing to buy bottled mineral water.

This maker is quite good. I have been using it for a long time and it still functions normally. There is just one thing I don't like. Sometimes when I press it, it gets stuck and won't return, resulting in a bitter taste for my sparkling water.

I replaced a Soda Stream Terra that failed and chose this for the main reason that I wanted to return to a screw type carbonation cylinder (not the quick-connect) AND I wanted something simple. These are a steal right now, likely because Philips has discontinued the product. This is fine by me, because it takes the Soda Stream and other brand canisters, so I hope to get a few years use from this. Note that other water bottles are NOT compatible, so order an extra 1 or 2 if you can. Even so, it's a sturdy bottle and I pour the freshly carbonated water into my smaller Soda Stream bottles right away to extend use. Operation is easy - just push the canister in firmly and give it a few good twists - you do hear a click and it should feel firm. Twist in the water bottle filled to the line with cold water, and push firmly for 2-3 seconds, wait, hear puff sound, repeat 2-3x. The way home carbonation machines are designed, pushing too long will just waste gas and I've found this creates a good level of fizz for me. It's a great machine for the price, just buy knowing that product support may be minimal because this was discontinued.

Avoid the renewed ones as many seem to have defects such as not being able to attach the bottle to the unit. I prefer this over soda stream for looks and functionality. Plus if you still have the screw in gas bottles I believe this is your only option now. The bayonet style bottle attachment is definitely an upgrade over soda streams screw in bottles. Also as others have noted, be careful not to lose the silicone washer in the cap. One time it came off with the bottle which was then inserted into the machine to recharge only to get jammed in the neck around the white gas nozzle and was very difficult to get out. I now suspect most of the returns and complaints about bottles not being able to be attached for filling are due to this issue. Other than that, it’s great.

Shipped very fast and its boxed nicely. Super simple to assemble and start using - very few parts...All these things I loved...Comes with a nice large attractive bottle - albeit plastic - which is also nice... The bottle locks in and you get a nice amount of fizz and there is a secure cap etc... I did not experience any of the issues others had with the water spraying everywhere or the bottle clicking off - although I've only had it about a week. Again so far so good. The Bad: 1. And for me this is a big one - they've switched to a proprietary bottle/top design so you can not use it with any other bottles etc...This would be fine if Philips made all kinds of different (stainless steel) options that you can purchase but they dont. So for me just this is kind of a deal breaker because I'd hate to be locked into a system where the system gets discontinued and there are very few other options for using the unit 2. Smaller deal - but does not come with a Co2 canister and a second bottle. This is not as huge a deal for me because at this price I'm not expecting frills.

It is working well so far, yet different than the previous one I had which was the same model. At first I didn't feel it was really carbonating much, as it was working different than the previous one I had., but it does. The material works, I don't care for plastics but it is just the housing so it does not affect the water that I have noticed. It is a good size and doesn't take up a ton of counter space and easy to wipe down and clean. I enjoy being able to make my own soda water rather than buying lots of plastic bottles and hope this is durable.

looks pretty but very plasticy and frankly overpriced for what it is - the gas button feels cheap and gets stuck occasionally

Leve compacto funciona muito bem amei

Lo amo. El agua requiere como 4 presiones de 5 segundos para quedar bien carbonatada, yo uso 6 porque me gusta que tenga más gas que una botella comercial. Es extremadamente fácil de usar, funciona con tanques de válvula estándar y cuesta menos que un soda stream porque los tanques no son especiales

This item should NOT be sold in Australia. We tried Phillips and Sodastream CO2 cannister and both are the wrong thread so do not work.. We sent it back but won't receive refund for at least 30 days. Nowhere online does it state the cannister and unit may be incompatible. I called Phillips and they confirmed we cannot use this Unit in Australia as no cannister will fit. Shame on Amazon for selling unusable products. Yes Phillips have raised this with Amazon multiple times but Amazon continue selling.

Süper bir cihaz.Yazları soğuk lezzetli içecekler hazırlamak için ideal tavsiye ederim.Türkiye için tüp bulması problem ürün içinden tüp çıkmıyor.Ayrı tüp ve dolum aparatı alıp sanayi gaz dolum istasyonlarında dolum yaptırdım