Something else I put on the 'hard to find' list. replacement Soda Stream carbonator cylinders

[Siwsan]

I had and empty cylinder and a 20% off coupon at Bed Bath & Beyond. For the heck of it, I checked the display - it was empty but for ONE refill bottle! So, I went to the desk, where you do the exchange, and she told me I lucked out - they were down to the last 2 and she had no idea when they'd be getting any more in. I only bought one because, well, why be greedy. One cylinder lasts me a long time.

If it wasn't for the plague, and my desire to limit contact with potential spreaders, I would have stopped by Target to see if they had the same situation or if it's just a BB&B situation.

[True Blue American]

1. I was just checking into buying one

Because I despise the plastic bottles soda comes in.

Best Buy, if you have that in your area. Target Walmart and BBY exchange them.

[Siwsan]

2. That was my wonder - is there a shortage or is BB&B just lowering their inventory

I have a bad feeling the one by me won't be there for long.

All of those stores are right down the street from me. I think Kroger stores also do exchanges.

I like the size of the Soda Stream bottles. I can finish one before it goes flat.

[csziggy]

8. Bed Bath & Beyond is closing 200 stores

So they could be cutting back on ordering for the entire chain.

Bed Bath & Beyond announces plans to permanently close 200 stores over next two years
Kelly Tyko
USA TODAY
July 9, 2020

Bed Bath & Beyond Inc. plans to close approximately 21% of its namesake stores, or 200 locations, over the next two years, the company announced Wednesday.

The New Jersey-based home goods retailer, which also operates buybuy Baby, Harmon Face Values and World Market, said the closing stores would "mostly" be Bed Bath & Beyond stores during an earnings call with analysts.

In January, company officials said they still planned to close 60 stores across all of its concepts, which was originally announced in October 2019. However, in January, the company said 20 of the 40 Bed Bath & Beyond stores scheduled to close would be delayed until the first half of 2020.

CEO Mark Tritton said during Wednesday's call that the closings would save the company between $250 and $350 million annually after one-time costs.

More: https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/2020/07/08/bed-bath-beyond-store-closures-coronavirus-impact/5401627002/

[Siwsan]

10. Last I saw, my local store wasn't on the list, but times are so uncertain

There are a few things that I want from there so I'll be using all of those 20% off coupons they keep sending me.

[csziggy]

11. Even if your local store isn't closing, they may be cautious about their ordering

And reducing the variety of what they provide.

Back when I had a Soda Stream, I researched and there were directions online about refilling the CO2 cartridges. I never bothered since I seldom drink soda and my husband who does, didn't like the Soda Stream versions. So I gave the Soda stream to a friend in case they could use it - with two teenagers at the time, I thought it was worth a try for them.

[Siwsan]

12. Hmm, I'll have to see if I can find those instructions, if only to pass them on

I've never tried any of their flavoring additives. In the Summer, I mix the soda stream fizzy water with fresh lemon and lime juice, and a little simple syrup for a nice, tart citrus aid. And I mix them with fruit juices. Cuts the sweet and the bubbles make it so much ore refreshing.

[csziggy]

13. It's been a few years but they are probably still somewhere on the internet

If I remember correctly they said to get a large CO2 tank from ? and you had to get an adapter to go from the standard connector to the Soda Stream one.

I also found other syrups and recipes to make your own flavors.

My husband drinks Diet Mountain Dew (:puke but he learned to like Iron Bru while in Scotland. If I could get a Soda Stream syrup to make an Iron Bru flavor at home, he'd probably like that - but I don't need any more gadgets for the kitchen.

ETA: 3 DIY Ways to Refill Your SodaStream Soda Maker - https://sodamakerclub.com/diy-refills/

[True Blue American]

23. That was really what I wanted it for.

Sparkling water.

[PaulRevere08]

3. From the Soda Stream website

Mail Gas Exchange Service
Due to high demand during COVID-19, we’re experiencing inventory constrains on our CO2. In order to support all of our consumers, we are temporarily limiting orders of CO2 canisters to a quantity of 2 per consumer. This issue may also cause a temporary Out Of Stock situation. We apologize for this inconvenience and recommend to revisit our website at a later time or visit any of our retail partners . Stay Safe.

[Siwsan]

4. Thanks! I was just about to 'google' that info

[mikeysnot]

5. It has been hard here in Chicago since April

Started with Target and the BBB. Have to buy canned soda water which I do not like but I leave my cans in a bag in alley for the guys that turn in the cans for cash.

[mainer]

6. Haven't been able to find SodaStream canisters in months

We've looked everywhere. (I'm in Maine)

[LexVegas]

7. Its pretty easy to refill these yourself. I have done it countless times without issue. nt

[PaulRevere08]

20. Details on refilling or using other cannister options.

https://sodamakerclub.com/diy-refills/

[LexVegas]

22. An easier way is to simply use dry ice and measure it out by mass. My local Kroger has dry ice. nt

[Evergreen Emerald]

9. We have had no trouble picking one up at Fred Meyer n/t

[GulfCoast66]

14. I can find the canisters. But no one is exchanging my old ones with COVID.

I refuse to pay $30 for a canister.

And what else? Finding seltzer water in the stores in 2 liter bottles is getting harder.

We drink lots of carbonated water and seldom put anything in it. My wife does order different syrups from Monin which she sometimes uses. They have lots of flavors.

[Siwsan]

15. I had forgotten how expensive they are w/o a coupon and exchange

It cost me $12.71 for the exchanged cylinder.

[Baclava]

16. Seems a lot of fuss when u can buy a case of Coke for $8, lasts me a month

[GulfCoast66]

17. I drink 2-3 liters of plain seltzer a day.

The wife drinks over a liter. That a lot of empty plastic bottles. I have a great friend in NYC whose family all drink a ton of seltzer. He walks to the market. That’s a lot of weight to lug.

[Baclava]

18. Caffeine is my game, i switched to Mio squirts of iced mocha java in ice water, no more soda, yum

[GulfCoast66]

19. I drink one sugary drink a week. Coke on ice.

Unsweetened tea is my caffeine go to.

Other than that plain soda water on ice.

[Siwsan]

21. I prefer sparkling water, alone or mixed with something simple. Less sugar and preservatives

AND no bottles to return.

A big 2 liter bottle of any sparkling drink might lose its fizz before I can finish it, so I like being able to make up a smaller quantity.

[True Blue American]

24. I will check that out.

Right now I only use 7 UP, diet. Maybe I every couple of days. Mostly water through my Fridge Filter. Doctor, keep those kidneys working, does not mean tea or coffee! So I figure that includes soda, too!

[applegrove]

25. See if you can buy a few onlune and gave them delivered. My local hardware

chain in canada does deliveries and i've been waiting till they have a whole bunch of caffeine free soda stream diet cola and then i'm going to buy 7 to make it a big enough order and have it delivered.

[Reader Rabbit]

26. Paintball store in PDX refills the cylinders

There's a paintball store that has a CO2 compressor, and they offer refills. Been going there since the pandemic, because no regular stores have them anymore!

[JI7]

27. How many drinks can you get with one cylinder ?

[Siwsan]

28. One cylinder will fill about 60 1 liter bottles.

I use a lot of ice and sometimes sliced fruit or cucumber in my sparkling water, so one cylinder lasts me for quite a while.

[womanofthehills]

29. You can get them on Amazon for outrageous prices

I was checking around too. I just started making Kombucha instead.