Re: What is the secret to how the sodastream works to carbonate water at home?

Aha! I had the same problem when replacing my old SodaStream with a 5lb tank.
Here's the secret: SodaStream has a spinner which froths the CO2 into the water. Look up and inside.
I haven't figured out how to replicate that yet. Might try a faucet aerator if I can figure out how to connect it.
In the meantime, really cold water and a bunch of shaking (like 60s) while bubbles are still coming into the bottle works fine. I have to invert the bottle to tell when bubble are still coming in.
--
For full context, visit https://www.homeownershub.com/maintenance/what-is-the-secret-to-how-the-sodastream-works-to-carbonate-3261575-.htm