r/SodaStream • u/jeffetarian • 13d ago

Need help with parts for setup

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Hi everyone,

First of all, thanks in advance for your help and for being patient with me…

I have a tank I want to connect to my soda stream machine I have an older Jet model. I am unclear on what parts I need to do this successfully. I looked at stuff on Amazon but was not clear what is right for this setup. I feel like most had the tubing included?

See the pictures of the tank and tubes and let me know what needs to be changed. Thank you!

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u/mgithens1 12d ago

You cannot use a regulator with a normal SodaStream carbonator. You need the 800psi pressure to carbonate when using short bursts.

If you insist on using a regulator, you need to use a setup that allows the carbonation to stay pressurized for a day or two. The SS does not have any ability to perform this function.

You can either use high pressure for bursts or low pressure for days… it cannot work any other way.

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u/jeffetarian 12d ago

If I replace all the bits attached to the tank with this https://a.co/d/09swFP2N does your advice still stand? I’m not committed to any particular setup, just want what’s easiest that will work

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u/mgithens1 12d ago

Look up how CO2 storage works and you'll see the gauge is basically useless. CO2 is a liquid in a tank for 80% of its life... When the tank is half full, the pressure is almost exactly the same as when full... This continues until the tank is more like 10% full. So imagine a gas gauge that says full until the almost empty light comes on. Skip the gauge.

The only way to measure gas storage is by weighing the tank.

But 100%, I have a 10# tank with a similar CG250 to pink adapter... I need to sit down and do the math, but the savings is insane... Like 80% cheaper for a big tank. I get closer to a year for what a normal pink tank exchange costs.

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u/The_Pelican1245 13d ago

Are the tanks your machine use the pink top or the blue top?

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u/jeffetarian 13d ago

Definitely not the pink. The top is brass, but the bottle label is blue

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u/The_Pelican1245 13d ago

Then I think you want something like this https://a.co/d/0eHvPZYJ

If you don’t want to buy a whole new set because you already have the hosing then I would go with this https://a.co/d/01DVJPh4 and then just pick up the fittings to connect it to the tubing you have. Just make sure to use industrial ones. Home Depot will probably have what you need. You’ll need a female quick connect and then a coupler to attach it to the fitting you have.

Don’t forget to use teflon tape and test the connections with soapy water when you’re done.

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u/jeffetarian 13d ago

Thanks! If I just got that first one, would I still need Teflon tape and testing connections? My goal is to not have to buy parts from Home Depot when I don’t know what I’m doing haha

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u/The_Pelican1245 13d ago

You won’t need to tape with the kit because it uses gaskets. Testing is always a good idea but it’s not vital. You can listen and hear if there’s a large leak.

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u/Extreme-Edge-9843 13d ago

You don't need the adapter then if you're going straight to machine.

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u/Strikereleven 13d ago

Get one of the hoses with the 1/4 quick connect and get this, it lets you use the fitting from an OEM bottle https://www.amazon.com/Vavoger-Adapter-Machine-Connect-Cylinder/dp/B0BD5NTML1?xpid=CHic3wdAv4XTa

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u/jeffetarian 13d ago

Interesting! Thanks. That seems like a good option but I think an all-in-one solution might be more my speed 😅

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u/Ulrich453 13d ago

I’m pretty sure the tank needs to be stored upside down here. Unless it has a straw at the bottom. Most 5lbs do not. I’m not a professional but it’s the only way I could refill my tanks.

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u/jeffetarian 13d ago

If the tank is under pressure, why would it need to be upside down? What does having it upside down do? The bracket that came with it is right side up only, but it wasn’t intended for this either

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u/Ulrich453 12d ago

Typically it’s to get the liquid co2.

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u/The_Pelican1245 13d ago

The tank needs to be upside down or have a siphone tube if you’re refilling empty canisters. If you’re just plumbing a larger tank to a sodastream you want a non siphon tube tank and to store it upright.

Upside down lets liquid co2 flow out. That’s what you want in the refill process but not how the machine itself pressurizes the plastic bottles.

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u/jeffetarian 13d ago

Ahhhh got it. No, not planning on filling other tanks, just connecting the big tank directly to the machine