Update:
Now the device is in use over 2 years and still works flawlessly.
It had nothing to be repaired and I only cleaned once the nozzle with a hand steamer.
The device:
Looks very chic and processing also fine.
For the covers mainly plastic has been used, however, sits all hard and nothing still.
The mount for the glass bottle is but made of metal and looks quite high.
Bim Soda Stream Crystal is rather than the cheap plastic bottles, a glass bottle with it, this evaluates not only the device, but the entire drinking experience tremendously on.
The bottle looks very noble and makes her a lot in the kitchen.
The device is also a CO² cylinder in which should be sufficient for up to 60l sparkling water, but the amount that is available depends on the preference own bubble.
Operation:
Is simple, remove the back cover, turn the CO² cylinder in the holder, cover it.
Open the front door lock, insert the bottle into the bracket, this close and lock, then depending on your preference often Press the bubble button (recommended are 3 times what I think is very sufficient).
Side note: The button should be in sequence each time when the buzzer sounds are released and then re-pressing.
That's it. Of course, the cylinder does not need to be changed every time, but only if it is empty.
There is no electricity required and the device requires very little maintenance.
The taste:
What I had to doubt whether my water will taste at all, and if I'm happy with this device.
But the water tastes very good indeed (and we have very calcareous water) and I taste no difference to purchased water.
And here you have the advantage to determine the bubble intensity itself.
The gas bottle really looks noble and drink from it is really fun!
Costs:
After the acquisition occur actually only cost for the very cheap tap water and the exchange of CO² cylinder (approximately 8 per filling for approx 60ltr.).
So you save tidy and you have no heavy Käste haul or collect bags of plastic bottles and protects the environment.
Conclusion:
It saves money, the water tastes and needs no more lugging boxes and you are doing something for the environment.
The principle is simple and ingenious, and so I can the Soda Stream Crystal recommend!
The glass bottle enhances the device and the drinking experience and I'm glad to have brought me this model and not the plastic version.
In principle, both devices are naturally equal, but who it prefers to some quality is better off with the Crystal.
Who wants to save rather money, reaches for the plastic version.
We live in a two-person household and have an extra bottle bought, so that everyone has their own.
Oh yes, a list of exchange partners of CO² cylinder there is the Internet, but it's always a close