Soda Stream Genesis

[wolf63]

I am able to use my Tesco clubcard tokens and get this Soda Stream for nothing http://www.tesco.com/direct/sodastream-genesis-drinksmaker-chilly-red/211-5968.prd?skuId=211-5968&fromRV=true

I currently drink 2/3 600ml bottles of Pepsi Max (sometimes Seven-up diet) each day. Each bottle costs about £1.15. I don't like the big bottles. I am fed up lugging the bottles home and they take up a shelf in the fridge (got about 30 bottles at present) and they take up the best part of a bin bag each week.

Question

How much £££ do the soda streams to 'run' per week or month? There is no point in me using my tokens on something that is going to cost a fortune to run.

Thanks for any help - off to play with my Kindle Fire but will be back later.

:-)

[TheWinner]

I once bought a soda stream, thinking it would save me money etc. etc.
We bought the soda stream, the bottles, the gas, the concentrate, and to be honest, I wish I hadn't bothered.
I ended up giving it away to a charity shop, it was more trouble than it was worth. Having said that, make your own mind up and don't be swayed by our experience.

[sherrardk]

Not sure about the gas, but the concentrate for cola, etc is bout £3.50 and makes 12L.

[pixie373]

It used to taste horrible though...

[wolf63]

From what both of you have said it probably isn't really going to save money. I have a habit of buying 'gadgets' and have a cupboard of them. I used the smoothie maker twice - much too fiddly to clean.

I will keep my tokens and buy something later. Meantime I will try chopping up the plastic bottles and see if that helps.

[chrisgel]

From Sodastream website.
When you buy your SodaStream Drinksmaker, a full 60Litre CO2 gas cylinder is included. This will typically last you around 3 months, depending on your drinks consumption. Once you have run out of gas, you can exchange you empty gas cylinder for a full one, paying only the cost of the gas refill.
You can exchange your empty cylinder for a new one either online or instore.
Direct Delivery – Order a gas exchange for £9.99 online

[wolf63]

pixie - I love the taste of Pepsi Max but they don't do that flavour. I don't drink tea or coffee in the house and don't drink alcohol, so this (and Scottish tap water) is my main drink.

chrisgel - I will look into that. I will do some calculating and make a decision

[waterheaterlist]

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