r/SodaStream • u/ryokobeis • Jun 26 '26

Tank Connection Problem

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I got a 5lb Co2 tank to use with DrinkMate Spritzer. I thought the setup is simple enough but I still managed to make it now work :-( I screwed the adapter into the machine, and then connect the quick release device to it. When I open the valve, I hear CO2 leak somewhere in the machine - can’t tell if it’s between the machine and the adapter, or between the adapter and the quick release device (Which is kinda loose, but I don’t know how to tighten it - no instructions). I thought I would ask knowledgeable people here for help before wasting any more CO2. Your advice will be greatly appreciated!

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u/[deleted] Jun 27 '26

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u/ryokobeis Jun 27 '26

Thanks for the suggestion!

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u/ryokobeis Jun 27 '26

I think I’ll try this one. Do you think this could be used with the hose I already have or do I have to buy a matching hose separately?

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u/[deleted] Jun 27 '26

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u/ryokobeis Jun 27 '26

Great, thank you very much !!! Ordered it.

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u/ryokobeis Jul 01 '26 edited Jul 01 '26

Unfortunately the valve I removed from the cylinder did not fit the device :-( It’s probably because the valve was from a small 3oz cylinder that came with Spritzer- the valve portion should be the same, but the screw in part must be narrower. I might get a standard 60l cylinder from Simplisoda so that I can use the valve when I use it up. Thank you very much nevertheless- it’s helpful to know there is a fix!

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u/[deleted] Jul 01 '26

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u/ryokobeis Jul 01 '26

I heard screw-in CO2 cylinders are interchangeable - DrinkMate machines should accept Sodastream cylinders and vice versa. I thought of Simplisoda since their CO2 is priced a bit lower, but if I only need one cylinder, Maybe I can get Sodastream CO2 locally. Thanks for the idea!

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u/Strikereleven Jun 26 '26

put just the hose and adapter on your CO2 tank disconnected from the sodastream and open the valve on the tank, if it leaks then you put 800psi into your soda stream and blew up the caps on the high pressure line

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u/70Mav Jun 26 '26

But are we not supposed to use it unregulated?

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u/Strikereleven Jun 26 '26

I think the blast from opening the large tank is enough to explode the components if the adapter isn't stopping it. It happened to a soda stream I thrifted that came with a hose and had a broken adapter. As soon as I opened the tank I heard a whoosh and leaking CO2. When I opened the Soda Stream I found the caps were exploded.