iSi Soda Siphon

by iSi

Product Features

• Stylish, durable water carbonator with shiny black finish; holds 1 liter
• Convenient, affordable source of carbonated water; also great for Italian Sodas, spritzers with wine or juice
• Removable measuring tube for easy cleaning; prevents overfilling
• Secure neck threading and a pressure-regulating system provide maximum safety
• Includes 1 CO2 charger for making 32 ounces of soda water; additional CO2 chargers purchased separately

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 3.5 x 3.5 x 14 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B00007JXR6
• Item model number: 2246
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (117 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,759 in Kitchen & Dining (See Top 100 in Kitchen & Dining)
  • #7 in Kitchen & Dining > Bar Tools & Glasses > Seltzer Bottles & Chargers

Product Description

Color: Black

Amazon.com Product Description

Save money on buying carbonated soda water--as well as stay green without all the added plastic bottles--with the Austrian-made iSi Soda Siphon, which offers an elegant complement to your kitchen or bar with its shiny black hue. Great for Italian Sodas, spritzers with wine or juice, the Soda Siphon features a removable measuring tube for easy cleaning and to prevent overfilling. A secure neck threading and a pressure-regulating system provide maximum safety. It comes with a CO2 soda charger that makes approximately 32 ounces of soda water, and additional CO2 chargers are available for refills. The bottle stores comfortably in the refrigerator when filled.

Product Description

Don't let the soft pastel beauty of these iSi Soda Siphons fool you; they may look good on the job, but they definitely show up to do the job! They feature the same rugged construction as our classic model soda siphons. Each makes approximately 32 ounces of carbonated water, has secure neck threading and a pressure regulating system for maximum safety. A removable measuring tube provides easy cleaning and prevents overfilling. CO2 chargers sold separately.

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Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

488 of 489 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great - Once I figured out the right method, August 18, 2009

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A. Abdine - See all my reviews
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This review is from: iSi 2248 Soda Siphon, Brushed Aluminum (Kitchen)

Since there's so much discussion - both good and bad - regarding this product, I thought I'd put in my 2 cents...

Yes, I really like this item...but I was initially so-so until I figured out the right method to make the water as fizzy as possible.

Like others, I was initially dismayed about the quality of the fizz, however after about 20 CO2 cartridges worth of trial and error, I think I've figured out the best possible method to make the water very fizzy:

1. Use cold water. Yes... I know, everyone has been suggesting this...but seriously, this really makes a difference. I'm not talking about cool water here... the water needs to be COLD. And the secret trick that no one really seems to be talking about here is that the cold water needs to be poured into a chilled siphon! Before first use, put the empty metal siphon in the freezer to get it nice and chilled. After that, every new batch will stay cold since you'll be storing the siphon in the fridge before refreshing it.

2. after dispensing the (single) CO2 cartridge into the water, SHAKE THE CANISTER VIGOROUSLY 20 TIMES BEFORE PUTTING IT INTO THE FRIDGE. The instructions suggest shaking it 5 times. I found 20 works alot better

3. keep it in the fridge for at least an hour before dispensing for the first time.

By following the steps above, you should get a premium-level output. Sure, its not going to be ultra fizzy like the artificially charged soda can drinks, but the seltzer water is of surprising quality when following these directions.

Lastly, I wanted to make a few additional comments about this product that haven't been discussed too much in the other reviews:

1. The siphon is of high quality. It's very solidly built.

2. It's made in Austria, not China like many of the knockoffs here on Amazon and Ebay

3. This is actually a very cost-effective way of making soda water if you purchase the co2 in bulk. I bought a 100-pack of chargers here for about 34 bucks... making the cost per quart 34cents!

4. YOU DON'T HAVE TO BUY THE ISI CARTRIDGES! ANY 8 GRAM "FOOD-GRADE" CO2 CARTRIDGES WILL WORK PERFECTLY INCLUDING NTG, MOSA AND THE WHIPIT BRAND (CO2 NOT NO2!!)

Hope this helps some of you on the fence about this product.

96 of 100 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Carbonation is rather good..., August 16, 2006

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Dennis Mabrey (Whitehouse Station, NJ USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: iSi 2248 Soda Siphon, Brushed Aluminum (Kitchen)

I read some other reviews here and on other sites and it seemed that the biggest problem this product has is that the water is not as carbonated as store bought water.

The first time I tried this product it seemed the other reviews were correct. The water was just barely carbonated and I was rather disappointed with it. However, I found that once you pressurize the bottle; letting it sit in the refridgerator for a while will really carbonate it up. To me it now "seems" just as good as store bought carbonated water or at least very close.

Probably the only complaint I now have about it is that I empty the bottle too quickly and I have to wait a while for another bottle to be ready. Besides that it works very well and I am happy with it.

77 of 81 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Makes great sparkling water without the waste!!, April 21, 2009

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Goin' Green (los angeles) - See all my reviews

This review is from: iSi Soda Siphon 1- Quart , Black (Kitchen)

Sometime last year I got fed up with buying sparkling water in glass or plastic bottles and then tossing out the empties. Although I recycled, I just couldn't justify the resource-intensive packaging of a single-use product like that. Not to mention the carbon footprint of a product shipped from someplace like Italy.

So I did my research, bought this soda syphon, and I LOVE IT! It totally gets the job done. It's best to start with pre-chilled water, then shake it vigorously after you've discharged the gas cartridge, then put it back in the fridge for about an hour before drinking. All these steps help the water to absorb more gas and make for fizzier soda.

I use filtered water from my tap filter (of course, no bottled water here...that would kind of defeat the purpose) and it tastes fabulous plain, mixed with fruit juices, or with just a squeeze of lemon or lime. Lasts for a few days in the fridge. Sure the fizziness decreases with time, but so would bottled soda water, so what would you expect?

Since buying this model I've also bought the larger version because it makes a bit more...good for dinner parties or cocktails.

I even ran the numbers once, and figured that with the cost of the steel CO2 cartridge (which you should and can recycle) you'll end up paying about .50 a liter. So GO FOR IT! You'll be saving financial resources AND natural resources and it's just the right thing to do.

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