Comments on: My happy penguin! http://fakeplasticfish.com/2008/07/my-happy-penguin/ Thu, 18 Mar 2010 20:00:44 -0700 hourly 1 By: Mary http://fakeplasticfish.com/2008/07/my-happy-penguin/comment-page-1/#comment-8188 Mary Tue, 10 Nov 2009 16:30:29 +0000 http://fakeplasticfish.com/2008/07/my-happy-penguin/#comment-8188 Hi Beth, Thank you for answering my questions. I have since found out that Khols sells the kits. It is a way of making sure to get a complete kit from the start (by going into the store and personally picking up a box). It appears that the company (sodastreamusa) is sending out incomplete kits (without the carbonators. ) And it could be a month or more before receiving the carbonator(s). I also found a store near my home where I can buy exchanges. sodastreamusa has a list of distributors on their website. Hi Beth,

Thank you for answering my questions.

I have since found out that Khols sells the kits. It is a way of making sure to get a complete kit from the start (by going into the store and personally picking up a box). It appears that the company (sodastreamusa) is sending out incomplete kits (without the carbonators. ) And it could be a month or more before receiving the carbonator(s).

I also found a store near my home where I can buy exchanges.

sodastreamusa has a list of distributors on their website.

]]> By: Beth Terry http://fakeplasticfish.com/2008/07/my-happy-penguin/comment-page-1/#comment-8168 Beth Terry Mon, 09 Nov 2009 18:48:50 +0000 http://fakeplasticfish.com/2008/07/my-happy-penguin/#comment-8168 Hi Mary. Since this is an old post, you might not get answers from readers here. Why don't you ask your question in the Discussion Forum: http://fakeplasticfish.com/discuss/ and see if anyone responds. I have not had problems with this company, but then I haven't tried to send back a cartridge yet. I don't drink soda that often. .-= Beth Terry´s last blog ..<a href="http://fakeplasticfish.com/2009/11/baking-soda-so-many-uses-so-little-money-and-plastic/" rel="nofollow">Baking Soda: So Many Uses; So Little Money… and Plastic</a> =-. Hi Mary. Since this is an old post, you might not get answers from readers here. Why don’t you ask your question in the Discussion Forum:

http://fakeplasticfish.com/discuss/

and see if anyone responds. I have not had problems with this company, but then I haven’t tried to send back a cartridge yet. I don’t drink soda that often.
Beth Terry´s last blog ..Baking Soda: So Many Uses; So Little Money… and Plastic My ComLuv Profile

]]> By: Mary http://fakeplasticfish.com/2008/07/my-happy-penguin/comment-page-1/#comment-8152 Mary Sun, 08 Nov 2009 02:43:49 +0000 http://fakeplasticfish.com/2008/07/my-happy-penguin/#comment-8152 I've been doing research on this product and company and have visited several websites where people complain that the company provides unreliable service. I have read that it is impossible to get the carbonators even with the first order. I found a review as recent as September 2009 with this complaint. Anyone know why this company is so unreliable? Can we expect that our appliance will eventually have to stay on our counter tops collecting dust or end up in the landfill because we can't get replacement carburators? I also visted William-Sonoma's website and they are no longer carrying replacement carburators. I can't help wonder that they also have a difficult time getting replacements. Please, if anyone has any current information about this issue, get back to me. I was planning on placing an order firt thing tomorrow. I don't want to waste $200 on a product that will be useless in a few months. I’ve been doing research on this product and company and have visited several websites where people complain that the company provides unreliable service. I have read that it is impossible to get the carbonators even with the first order. I found a review as recent as September 2009 with this complaint.

Anyone know why this company is so unreliable? Can we expect that our appliance will eventually have to stay on our counter tops collecting dust or end up in the landfill because we can’t get replacement carburators?

I also visted William-Sonoma’s website and they are no longer carrying replacement carburators. I can’t help wonder that they also have a difficult time getting replacements.

Please, if anyone has any current information about this issue, get back to me. I was planning on placing an order firt thing tomorrow.
I don’t want to waste $200 on a product that will be useless in a few months.

]]> By: Fake Plastic Fish http://fakeplasticfish.com/2008/07/my-happy-penguin/comment-page-1/#comment-7093 Fake Plastic Fish Thu, 27 Aug 2009 18:43:22 +0000 http://fakeplasticfish.com/2008/07/my-happy-penguin/#comment-7093 Hi all. I still use the soda maker, and I still love it. I have not yet used up the first CO2 canister because I actually don't drink soda that often. But it's awesome for when I do, and when I have guests over who want some bubbles in their water.<br /><br />James, the Penguin is the most expensive but I prefer it because it comes with glass carafes rather than plastic bottles. Hi all. I still use the soda maker, and I still love it. I have not yet used up the first CO2 canister because I actually don't drink soda that often. But it's awesome for when I do, and when I have guests over who want some bubbles in their water.

James, the Penguin is the most expensive but I prefer it because it comes with glass carafes rather than plastic bottles.

]]> By: James http://fakeplasticfish.com/2008/07/my-happy-penguin/comment-page-1/#comment-7092 James Thu, 27 Aug 2009 18:38:17 +0000 http://fakeplasticfish.com/2008/07/my-happy-penguin/#comment-7092 Beth, how is the soda maker still serving you? how long does it last I love the concept of making your own soda. I saw them on www.makeyoursoda.com, which model is the best one? Beth, how is the soda maker still serving you? how long does it last I love the concept of making your own soda. I saw them on http://www.makeyoursoda.com, which model is the best one?

]]> By: Cheap Like Me http://fakeplasticfish.com/2008/07/my-happy-penguin/comment-page-1/#comment-3370 Cheap Like Me Tue, 02 Sep 2008 18:33:00 +0000 http://fakeplasticfish.com/2008/07/my-happy-penguin/#comment-3370 Beth, do you still like this/think it's environmentally preferable after a few months of use? I'm starting to develop my husband's Christmas list ... Thanks!! Beth, do you still like this/think it’s environmentally preferable after a few months of use? I’m starting to develop my husband’s Christmas list … Thanks!!

]]> By: Village Green http://fakeplasticfish.com/2008/07/my-happy-penguin/comment-page-1/#comment-2990 Village Green Fri, 18 Jul 2008 23:35:00 +0000 http://fakeplasticfish.com/2008/07/my-happy-penguin/#comment-2990 Awww -- your new penguin is so cute, as are the kitties! <br/><br/>I love my soda club maker. My favorite summer time drink is to mix in grapefruit juice -- I like the tang with the carbonation feel in the mouth and have never been a fan of sweet soda drinks. I generally charge up a bottle per day and have yet to run through the first tank. It's been about three months that I've had it. Best of all, my recycle trash reduction is huge! Thanks, Beth for being such a dedicated advocate for improved ways of living with the least impact. Awww — your new penguin is so cute, as are the kitties!

I love my soda club maker. My favorite summer time drink is to mix in grapefruit juice — I like the tang with the carbonation feel in the mouth and have never been a fan of sweet soda drinks. I generally charge up a bottle per day and have yet to run through the first tank. It’s been about three months that I’ve had it. Best of all, my recycle trash reduction is huge! Thanks, Beth for being such a dedicated advocate for improved ways of living with the least impact.

]]> By: Anonymous http://fakeplasticfish.com/2008/07/my-happy-penguin/comment-page-1/#comment-2984 Anonymous Fri, 18 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +0000 http://fakeplasticfish.com/2008/07/my-happy-penguin/#comment-2984 i love this machine! Personally i'm not a soda drinker, but my best friend loves seltzer so we got her the soda club for her birthday - she LOVES it and it makes us both happy that she doesn't purchase seltzer in bottles or cans anymore (saving lots of packaging materials)...i would have definitely preferred to buy her the penguin with the glass carafes instead of the machine that comes with plastic bottles, but it was just too expensive. The exciting this was that another one of our friends also loves seltzer so when his birthday came around, a few of us chipped in and got him a soda club too - now he's no longer purchasing plastic seltzer bottles either! These machines are a bit pricey, but if you get 2 or 3 people to chip in, they make a GREAT gift for soda/seltzer lovers! And I should add that the seltzer this machine makes is very tasty ...like I said, I'm not much of a soda fan, but have to admit that even I really like how the plain seltzer tastes. i love this machine! Personally i’m not a soda drinker, but my best friend loves seltzer so we got her the soda club for her birthday – she LOVES it and it makes us both happy that she doesn’t purchase seltzer in bottles or cans anymore (saving lots of packaging materials)…i would have definitely preferred to buy her the penguin with the glass carafes instead of the machine that comes with plastic bottles, but it was just too expensive. The exciting this was that another one of our friends also loves seltzer so when his birthday came around, a few of us chipped in and got him a soda club too – now he’s no longer purchasing plastic seltzer bottles either! These machines are a bit pricey, but if you get 2 or 3 people to chip in, they make a GREAT gift for soda/seltzer lovers! And I should add that the seltzer this machine makes is very tasty …like I said, I’m not much of a soda fan, but have to admit that even I really like how the plain seltzer tastes.

]]> By: Nimic http://fakeplasticfish.com/2008/07/my-happy-penguin/comment-page-1/#comment-2983 Nimic Thu, 17 Jul 2008 17:09:00 +0000 http://fakeplasticfish.com/2008/07/my-happy-penguin/#comment-2983 Soda bottles, and cups are my #1 consumption of plastic. I've often mused about buying a soda fountain for my kitchen, but they are too expensive. Maybe this is the answer... Soda bottles, and cups are my #1 consumption of plastic. I’ve often mused about buying a soda fountain for my kitchen, but they are too expensive. Maybe this is the answer…

]]> By: Anonymous http://fakeplasticfish.com/2008/07/my-happy-penguin/comment-page-1/#comment-2980 Anonymous Thu, 17 Jul 2008 15:07:00 +0000 http://fakeplasticfish.com/2008/07/my-happy-penguin/#comment-2980 I would like one of these, but I doubt anyone is going to be sending me one for free anytime soon. ::sigh::<br/><br/>I hope you keep us updated on any "recipes" you try and how much you use this contraption. I'd like to see if it would be worth having. <br/><br/>I do the same thing you do and buy the occasional glass bottled Whole Foods Italian Seltzer. The pear flavor is my favorite. I would like one of these, but I doubt anyone is going to be sending me one for free anytime soon. ::sigh::

I hope you keep us updated on any “recipes” you try and how much you use this contraption. I’d like to see if it would be worth having.

I do the same thing you do and buy the occasional glass bottled Whole Foods Italian Seltzer. The pear flavor is my favorite.

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