Aarke Carbonator 3 Copper

Having upgraded from an all plastic sodastream carbonator, this is a welcome improvement. Solid construction and I really appreciate the drip tray which catches any water that is expelled during carbonation. Our previous unit just made a puddle on the counter. Pleased that our existing water bottles were compatible.

Almost a 5, still better than Sodastream!

So I bought this as a replacement to my expensive sodastream which after 3 years started to leak the gas that was inside. I Came across the Aarke as I was looking for something that wasn't plastic and would last. Apart from being stunning and getting compliments from everyone that sees it, it's just amazing. Works as it's supposed to every time. I held back a 5th star as I have to screw in which other systems have moved past. That being said, it's not a big deal. I'm so pleased with this device and don't care that it doesn't have light up LEDs or a snap in bottle instead of the screw in.

Expensive but we love it

Expensive. But we love it. We had a 1st gen sodastr ... for years, 12 total. It served us well but it was loud. When we saw this in Copper, we fell hard and saved our money. The bottles we have and the CO2 cannisters from the other brand are 100% compatible! So we only invested in this machine, we didnt have to rebuy the rest. The operation is so much smoother and quieter so our neighbors probably appreciate that. And its pretty. Its appeasing to see out on the countertop. Mo regrets here.

Great purchase

I love this! I was looking something to accentuate my newly renovated kitchen and this fits the bill. It is slightly pricey but I can't imagine this ever breaking down so I can have indefinite supply of bubbles. I also like the fact that I can choose the level of carbonation with the manual pull!

I have found the aarke of the covenant. :-)

I've had several of the cheaper SS brand of soda makers and the aarke is so much better! Yes, it's more expensive but as they say you get what you pay for. I love the sleek design, the quality of construction, and it makes wonderful carbonated beverages. I give it two long pulls of the handle and get wonderfully bubbly water that stays bubbly until I finish off the liter. Highly recommended!

Looks good, rendered useless

I am on the fourth of these carbonators. There is an inherent fault in the models I bought. The O-ring or the inner workings can't seal the air from the CO2 bottles, therefore wasting the CO2 and making a huge mess with the water coming out of every nook and crannies. And no, it's not the canisters because I used Aarke original canisters and others.

Makes tiny bubbles

This machine is great. It’s easy to use and attractive on the countertop. The whole family loves it and we are no longer buying any canned sparkling waters! Big plus is that the carbonation creates tiny bubbles - unlike carbonated canned drinks, the bubbles don’t make me burp incessantly!

Perfect replacement to a soda stream

We love this appliance. It looks so much nicer than a plastic sodastream. The footprint is small, and it fits nicely on the counter under our upper cabinets. The water is extra fizzy and no electricity is needed. It is a little loud, but my kids think the sound is really funny.

So far, so great!

We've had this working in our home for a bit under 2 months now and are still quite impressed. We love that it is mostly metal, super simple to use, has a very small footprint, is actually attractive on your countertop or in your bar, and doesn't need to be plugged in. We actually tried to tally just how many uses we were able to get out of the first cartridge we purchased and we believe we actually got more than 120 cans out of it - based on only 2 pulls per bottle (we don't feel the need for a third pull and honestly never tried only one lol) That's not an exact science by any means, and that cartridge may have just been a winning fluke - we'll see as we are tallying our 2nd cartridge now... but knowing that we are getting 120 can out of a $15 refillable cartridge ... MoreWe've had this working in our home for a bit under 2 months now and are still quite impressed. We love that it is mostly metal, super simple to use, has a very small footprint, is actually attractive on your countertop or in your bar, and doesn't need to be plugged in. We actually tried to tally just how many uses we were able to get out of the first cartridge we purchased and we believe we actually got more than 120 cans out of it - based on only 2 pulls per bottle (we don't feel the need for a third pull and honestly never tried only one lol) That's not an exact science by any means, and that cartridge may have just been a winning fluke - we'll see as we are tallying our 2nd cartridge now... but knowing that we are getting 120 can out of a $15 refillable cartridge has helped us to feel free to drink as much as we want per day! And we are no longer contributing to the recycling issues or adding to landfills because we are able to reduce our usage of aluminum with this little marvel!I just truly hope that it lasts for a very long time, can't see why it wouldn't, unless something with the pull lever itself fails... but only time will tell. I feel quite good in telling everyone to go ahead and purchase this if you like reducing your footprint while loving as much carbonated water as you can handle!

bottles need improvement

The carbonator works well. I would have liked to get the one that you dont have to twist in but it wasnt available at the time. I also think the premium paid for that feature is a bit high to replace my current one as it is still functioning as expected. My issue is with the bottles. The fill line is rubbing away. This is a pretty important line. Its a pain if you have to guess how high till fill it because you keep having to make adjustments after each time you screw the bottle in to the carbonator. Also there is some discoloration forming on the inside of my cap. It looks to be between the outer plastic and some sort of coating. Its a brownish color. I'm not sure if it is rust but it shouldnt be there on a bottle at this price point. I have a feel that the coating ... MoreThe carbonator works well. I would have liked to get the one that you dont have to twist in but it wasnt available at the time. I also think the premium paid for that feature is a bit high to replace my current one as it is still functioning as expected. My issue is with the bottles. The fill line is rubbing away. This is a pretty important line. Its a pain if you have to guess how high till fill it because you keep having to make adjustments after each time you screw the bottle in to the carbonator. Also there is some discoloration forming on the inside of my cap. It looks to be between the outer plastic and some sort of coating. Its a brownish color. I'm not sure if it is rust but it shouldnt be there on a bottle at this price point. I have a feel that the coating it meant to make screwing it in smoother and it just didnt adhere to the cap very well so something is able to get in between. Maybe its bacteria as rust shouldnt be an issue here.