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SodaStream Issue: Water Not Sparkling - Gas Cartridge & Device Troubleshooting Tips

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Why does my SodaStream only hiss slightly and make the water barely sparkling even with a new CO2 cartridge, and how can I troubleshoot it?

The most likely cause is a leak or valve/seal problem in the machine, not the cartridge itself. First check that the cylinder really contains CO2: weigh it and/or briefly depress the valve; a proper CO2 fill gives a strong cold discharge with “snow,” while a cylinder full of air only hisses [#19167428] If the cylinder is fine, check the seal where the bottle meets the unit, because any loss of tightness prevents pressure from building and CO2 from dissolving into the water [#19167503] Another reported fault is a bleed valve that does not close properly and lets gas escape during carbonation [#19562975] A clogged or dirty saturator nozzle can also cause gas to keep escaping for a few seconds after you release the button [#20597455]
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  • Gas 5×1 s yields 67–72 bottles per cylinder

    #31 21500636
    mbedi
    Level 11  
    Posts: 37
    Rate: 43
    And I will share my experience. I have two Terra devices: one older one for a threaded cylinder and the other newer one for a QUICK cylinder and a finger counter like they used to have in aeroplanes or coaches for counting travellers. I gas 5x 1 sec, I also like the way it scratches the gas in my throat, and I get between 67 and 72 bottles out of a gas cylinder, the last 3 of which are already poorly carbonated. I used to exchange bottles in my street for PLN20 each, plus a pass of 9 plus one for half price, but when the guy raised the price to PLN25 (the neighbour was supposed to be cheaper for "his own"), I now exchange close to work for PLN15 each, I have the same pass of 9 exchanges plus one for free. I bought the QUICK unit new last year, and the older one, which I repaired over a year ago, on a trial basis used, and I think I made a great decision. I don't count how much plastic I haven't produced in that time, but I can see it from the bin bags. I recommend.
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  • Questioning the large yield difference and gas hiss

    #32 21501373
    tomeusz
    Level 11  
    Posts: 7
    Rate: 3
    >>21500636 67 to 72 standard 0.8L bottles with 5 shots? That's not a bad result. Did you weigh a full and an empty bottle? At my place, a full filled one (not under the SodaStream branding) was 1230g and an empty one was 750g. So the gas alone was 480g. But how does yours come out around 56L at (5x1s) and mine 36L at the same dosage? I can understand a difference of 10-15%, but 35%? Do you also have a slight gas hiss while gassing (after firing)?
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  • Quiet hiss indicates normal CO2 release

    #33 21501701
    mbedi
    Level 11  
    Posts: 37
    Rate: 43
    Whenever I bring a bottle in I always forget to weigh it, but I always replace it, I don't refill my own so I can compare after emptying it, although they tend to weigh similarly empty I guess. Yes, there's always a quiet hiss after each press, and after the fifth one it's louder, so I stop. I don't know how much will come out from the new supplier, but that's how much was coming out from a neighbour.
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  • CO2 cartridge refill weight and exchange cost

    #34 21502166
    tomeusz
    Level 11  
    Posts: 7
    Rate: 3
    Nominally there should be 425g of CO2 in this bottle. Mine replaced at Leviathan had 480g. I have read that it is safe to pump it up to this value. For now I am replacing at 25 PLN and there is enough for a month. At our Messer representative you can exchange for 15 PLN, but in my case it's a trip to the other end of town. Maybe someday, when I'm well enough, I'll buy a set to connect a 6 kg cylinder, but for now, even this 25 PLN doesn't hurt my pocket too much with such consumption and it's cheaper than petrol from the market. Regards.
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  • #35 21508283
    tazos5
    Level 3  
    Posts: 5
    >>16787592 link on YT https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zEt36bqvmT4 the guy shows how to fix the Sodastream version of the Terra, because it was the same with me, gas was flowing (new cylinder) but after removing the cylinder the water was not carbonated. The video helped.
  • #36 21699348
    martaarndt848
    Level 1  
    Posts: 1
    >>21508283 I am unfortunately struggling with mine. New cylinder. All valves tightened. It does not feed gas at all. Any ideas?


Topic summary

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The discussion centers on SodaStream and similar soda makers where a new CO2 cylinder is installed but the water only weakly carbonates or does not sparkle at all. Suggested causes include an empty cylinder filled with air instead of CO2, insufficient sealing at the bottle-to-device junction, a faulty or dirty bleed/safety valve, a clogged saturator nozzle, or a damaged gasket on the cylinder side. Troubleshooting steps mentioned include weighing the cylinder, checking for CO2 “snow” and cooling when the valve is pressed, inspecting the seal and valve operation, replacing the yellow gasket, and testing with another cylinder. Several cases were ultimately resolved by warranty replacement or by repairing/replacing the valve or gasket.
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