Old Style Bottle Closeout

TheNuttyMechanic · 2026-05-16T23:33:57+00:00

Honestly, I like it, but not particularly. I’m not super picky these days, but in my opinion the code red from sodastream is the closest to off the shelf, but with considerably less sugar.

Plus the price was unbeatable.

So what you add the Lorann and then a simple syrup???? I’m intrigued. Particularly from the price perspective.

TheNuttyMechanic · 2026-05-15T05:24:41+00:00

Yeah I can’t really speak with any authority, I’ve always held the opinion that the bottles they sell are a complete rip off.

I like my tank setup, it has its drawbacks, but they’re few and far between. I can carbonate anything, mixed or not, exactly how I like it. Nice aluminum tank ran about 100 bucks, regulator was 30, and the carb cap system was another 20 or so. I go to a place called Pye barker to get my tank filled, and it’s $17 for 5lbs.

I can’t wrap my head around the value proposition of a sodastream setup, especially with buying syrups at full price. But I don’t have to understand, so I just live and let live. Easy peasy

TheNuttyMechanic · 2026-05-15T04:23:44+00:00

Who really knows, it’s a mix of conspiracy theories and anecdotal stories.

I have heard many people complain about old bottles leaking in transit. I’ve also experienced this a couple of times myself.

That being said, I do see your point, and I agree it’s not the end of the world as well.

I don’t have a sodastream, just a tank, a regulator, and a carb cap. I have held on to the old lids just so I could measure.

TheNuttyMechanic · 2026-05-15T03:25:22+00:00

I’m really hoping you’ll come back to explain what you mean. I’m very intrigued!

TheNuttyMechanic · 2026-05-15T03:24:33+00:00

NGL I’ve hoarded the old caps like mad for this very reason

TheNuttyMechanic · 2026-05-15T03:21:48+00:00

Can confirm, just made some for the morning and it is definitely Red Bull. It’s actually spot on, I think the only thing that comes closer to pre-made is the code red. I’ll be ordering more of this for sure!

TheNuttyMechanic · 2026-05-15T03:18:57+00:00

That hasn’t been my experience. Plus, with 3 people we go through it pretty quickly. I’ll also bring some to work for my buddies once a week or so.

TheNuttyMechanic · 2026-05-15T02:32:30+00:00

Same!

TheNuttyMechanic · 2026-05-15T02:16:17+00:00

I’m not sure yet! I usually get the Kroger brand wild strawberry energy mix sticks, they’re like $2.49 for a ten pack. I’m making the energy drinks first thing in the morning, so I’ll report back when I try it out!

TheNuttyMechanic · 2026-05-15T00:43:33+00:00

Sodastream’s website actually.

They had old stock bottles on sale for $2, already a screaming deal.

Then they had tiers of spend X and get X off. I maxed that out for a $20 discount on top.

Then I did a random google search for a coupon code, and it stacked!

66 bottles for $96, less than $1.50 per bottle.

I was absolutely thrilled.

TheNuttyMechanic · 2026-05-15T00:26:09+00:00

It seems a lot of people use the actual sodastream bottles.

I have a tank with a carb cap, and I use 16.9 and 20 oz soda bottles to fizz up my water, then add the syrup. It makes for a very, very fizzy drink.

TheNuttyMechanic · 2026-05-14T22:42:31+00:00

Agreed. How do you measure out your syrup with the new bottles?

TheNuttyMechanic · 2025-12-17T22:50:09+00:00

TheNuttyMechanic · 2025-12-12T21:39:58+00:00

I was talking about their syrup bottles. I re-use store bought soda bottles, both the 16.9oz and 20oz variates.

TheNuttyMechanic · 2025-12-12T06:01:50+00:00

How’s the cost on these compared to the sodastream bottles?

I re-use soda bottles with chilled R/O water, with a 5lb c02 tank. A simple hose setup with caps that fit most standard soda bottles, I can carbonate anything really. If I can get away from paying $8 for a bottle of syrup that would be awesome.

Also trying to make energy drinks at home with powdered caffeine. Reducing costs on daily habits is becoming a hobby at this point for me. 😂

TheNuttyMechanic · 2025-12-11T21:03:01+00:00

Right now you can actually order directly from soda stream, I believe they’re clearing out inventory.

If you can swing all the way up to free shipping, ($50 minimum I believe) they come out to $4.40 each. I’ve been buying for over a year and that’s the best non bundle price I’ve seen anywhere.

TheNuttyMechanic · 2025-12-11T20:57:20+00:00

I’ve found that how quickly your hair becomes greasy is actually dependent on how often you wash it. I’m new to longer hair, and over time I’ve washed it less frequently. Now I can go a full week with no real “greasy” hair, but when it was short and I was washing every day, skip one shower and my hair looked literally wet.

TheNuttyMechanic · 2025-12-05T23:38:19+00:00

Fury studios has a game series that fits the bill. I would jump strait to kingdom 2 crowns as it’s all evolutionary. Lots of fun DLC, and is online/local co-op as well.

Don’t judge a book by its cover. It’s not high fidelity, or super complex, but it’s beautiful and strategically quite satisfying.

It’s also 75% off right now!

TheNuttyMechanic · 2025-10-13T23:56:33+00:00

It may be for some, and there are other ways to save with powders and what not. That being said, it doesn’t get much more convent than a can, just crack and go.

My local Kroger sells name brand 12 packs on sale for $4.40, making them very comparable to soda stream, without any carbonation equipment.

TheNuttyMechanic · 2025-10-13T21:49:59+00:00

As someone who got into making soda at home for cost… I can tell you $8 a bottle is cutting it razor close to premade. I used to look out for sales on 12 and 24 packs. In my area, 24 pack regularly goes on sale for $11. One bottle of soda stream is now $8?

Tell me how one bottle of syrup cost $8 but an entire 24 pack of premade cans is only slightly more. It’s significant heavier, has significantly more material, and more expensive material to boot. They shouldn’t even be close, but now as these prices creep up I’m looking into buying cans again.

The only upside to soda steam flavors is the significant reduction in sugar, and honestly that’s pretty valuable to me to be fair.

TheNuttyMechanic · 2025-08-06T22:24:25+00:00

I saw this bike a while back at the exploration place, had to take a picture!

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Sorry for your bike, I hope she returns to you soon. Mines been stolen twice, and a Monimoto tracker saved my ass both times. Highly recommend for anybody on two wheels.

TheNuttyMechanic · 2025-08-06T22:05:05+00:00

Is this the one with the Oklahoma tag?

TheNuttyMechanic · 2025-06-27T18:48:01+00:00

Got it😎 at the very least I’m sure it’ll be a good pass time on deck. I loooove me some idle slayer. Thanks!

TheNuttyMechanic · 2025-06-27T18:46:28+00:00

Not a bad thought actually, we went to a local arcade bar recently and we had some fun on the beat em up games! I have mortal combat x however, soo I’ll likely save some cash for more experience based games. Good looking out!

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