How to make your own Sparkel water Carbonator

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Have you purchased a Sparkel seltzer or sparkling water machine? This machine carbonates your beverages without CO tanks, like Sodastream uses. Instead it used special sachets to create carbon dioxide for your beverage naturally. I’m Erin TGC.com and One advantage of the Sparkel machine is that if you don’t want to pay for and deal with the waste associated with pre-portioned plastic sachets of carbonator, you can make your own. I’m going to show you exactly how to do it. Early heads up if you Like &SUB...
If you’re not familiar with Sparkel and how it works, check out my full review or my head to head comparison to sodastream here on the channel.
First off, What is Sparkel carbonator?
Sparkel carbonator is just two things: citric acid and sodium bicarbonate, each in its own little packet. Sparkel says this combination mixes with the water and generates CO2 gas naturally when mixed with water.
Citric acid is Citric acid is found naturally in citrus fruits, especially lemons and limes. It’s what gives them their tart, sour taste. A powdered form of citric acid is commonly used as an additive in food, cleaning products, and it’s used as a preservative. It’s largely odorless and colorless. You can get it at soapmaking or natural health stores or find it on Amazon.
You’ll be familiar with sodium bicarbonate under another name… baking soda. This powder gives lift to baked goods and creates those lovely air pockets in things like cakes and muffins. You can get it in grocery stores in boxes or pick it up in bulk to save money.
Here’s how to make Sparkel carbonator powder.
I measured out Sparkel’s sachets with measuring spoons so this isn’t super precise, but it works for me: To make your own Sparkel carbonator powder, measure 1 tablespoon of citric acid and just under 1 tablespoon of baking soda. Pour them into your Sparkel and close the lid.
Go through the carbonation process as you normally would.
This hack works just as well as the company’s own branded sachets. It’s less expensive and creates less waste.
That’s how to DIY your Sparkel. Of course you can also keep it simple and order the sachets right from Sparkel or pick them up at the store where you got your machine.
If you want to read more TCG.com I’ve also got blogs about sparkel vs sodastream and how they compare plus a detailed review of the Sparkel.

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  • @ritchiedee6210
    @ritchiedee62102 жыл бұрын

    I LOVE that she doesn't waste time and sounds professional. great job.

  • @ErinLawrenceTV

    @ErinLawrenceTV

    2 жыл бұрын

    Very much appreciated, thank you!

  • @Amy-ej2px
    @Amy-ej2px3 жыл бұрын

    Did anyone feel like they were listening to a newscast? Great voice.

  • @ErinLawrenceTV

    @ErinLawrenceTV

    3 жыл бұрын

    😃😃😃🙏

  • @Taric25

    @Taric25

    3 жыл бұрын

    I was thinking the same thing.

  • @msahkoo

    @msahkoo

    3 жыл бұрын

    Really it's she is a good NEWS Anchor..

  • @isaacbaron8409

    @isaacbaron8409

    3 жыл бұрын

    Haha your right, and she sounds better than most news casters.

  • @thew1678

    @thew1678

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yes

  • @joannek9169
    @joannek91694 жыл бұрын

    I weighed the carbonator for accuracy, it's 10g citric acid and 12g baking soda. I honestly can't tell the difference between the two. I ordered this a few days ago based on your recommendation and it's held up great!

  • @ErinLawrenceTV

    @ErinLawrenceTV

    4 жыл бұрын

    Nice! Thanks for sharing.

  • @McJc09

    @McJc09

    4 жыл бұрын

    I have another question.. can I mix these into packets together and just pour one in ??

  • @McJc09

    @McJc09

    4 жыл бұрын

    Joanne K I did this and it didnt make enough fizz, so I increase the citric acid by 1/2 tsp. And it seems to be pretty much the same as the packets.

  • @sylvielamoureux6972

    @sylvielamoureux6972

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@Jtzkb I did and well it clumbs up a little bit so I prefer to do it daily or use two different set of tiny topperwears (I use different colour lids to know which is which). Or I make it when I use it, I found that using large typical eating spoon (soup) makes for a better taste than the premade sachets; fill spoon flat. So either way it isnt more steps than preparing a coffee.

  • @nickpadgen2490

    @nickpadgen2490

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@McJc09 You should be weighing your dry chemicals, the difference in mass to volume of dry chemicals varies heavily. For me to get 10 grams of citric and 12 grams of sodium bicarbonate I use 2 teaspoons of each, yours will probably be different.

  • @benfaust
    @benfaust2 жыл бұрын

    It's 14 or 15 grams of sodium bicarbonate and 12 grams of citric acid. I weighed out 13 and 11 of the pre-measured packets, but adding those weights of ingredients caused the Sparkel unit to stop carbonating before the cycle was complete, terminating with a double beep. Adding 14 / 15 and 12 causes it to complete the cycle.

  • @joannek9169
    @joannek91693 жыл бұрын

    Hi Erin and everyone, just writing to say, almost after a year my Sparkel has held up great. A tip to keep it clean is to carbonate some water after each carbonation of something else (whether it's juice, wine, tea, etc.) and to make sure you tidy up as much powder spillage as possible near the opening. A kg of Citric acid and Arm&Hammer baking soda has saved me easily $100 so far, and i'm still not finished either packs! Hope this helps any viewers passing by!

  • @ErinLawrenceTV

    @ErinLawrenceTV

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the tips!

  • @swordman2000

    @swordman2000

    3 жыл бұрын

    Hi Joanne! I dont know if you will ever read this. But just wanna see if you can answer a few question: 1. If I increase the porportion of citric acid, does it makes the drink a bit more citric/sour? 2. Can the two powder be stored together? I was thinking of mass-measuring and bag each portion into sachets so I dont have to do it everytime. thanks!

  • @joannek9169

    @joannek9169

    3 жыл бұрын

    ​@@swordman2000 Hi swordman, I can try to answer the best I can! 1. I haven't tried this yet, but I have accidentally poured baking soda in twice instead of with citric acid and it definitely tasted like such. Just a note if you DO decide to try this, I wouldn't suggest putting the same amounts of the CA & BS and then adding more CA on top. Try playing around with the ratios. I've had it happen where I've accidentally put too much powder in the machine and the pressure pops the top, it's really startling! 2. I wouldn't suggest mixing them as they may react with the humidity around it and clump up, and the clumping of the powders may make them react inefficiently when put into the machine so you might not have as strong of a reaction or, given enough time, much of a reaction at all. I just put a table spoon next to my machine and keep the bags close by. Cheers!

  • @mothershelper1981

    @mothershelper1981

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@swordman2000 I was wondering the exact same thing! It seems like it would be a Time saver if they could be premixed together.

  • @mothershelper1981

    @mothershelper1981

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@joannek9169 thank you for the information! I understand what you are saying but I was thinking maybe a person could mix a smaller amount together so they wouldn't have a lot to last a long time but would still have the convenience of having it premixed. I guess I won't know until I try it.

  • @arodisatool
    @arodisatool4 жыл бұрын

    I bought this after watching your videos and it arrived today- pretty quickly. The family is very excited. Thx!

  • @ErinLawrenceTV

    @ErinLawrenceTV

    4 жыл бұрын

    Let us know how you like it.

  • @jeanwilson6564
    @jeanwilson65644 ай бұрын

    Review and DIY for powders was why I bought my Sparkel.

  • @soulandsoleandsoforth7054
    @soulandsoleandsoforth70543 жыл бұрын

    Just got a Sparkel and tried this and it tasted lovely! Just as good if not "fresher" (according to my husband) than the Sparkel packets. I also used the Millard Citric Acid and Arm and Hammer baking soda. Did the Tbsp thing and it seemed to work perfectly for me. Thanks so much!

  • @ErinLawrenceTV

    @ErinLawrenceTV

    3 жыл бұрын

    Glad it helped you

  • @joannek9169
    @joannek91692 жыл бұрын

    Hi again everyone! It's been about 2 years and I still have my sparkel! Nowadays the bottle is having trouble being seated into the machine, thus not carbonating. It needs to be wiggled a bit in order to work. I've also noticed some "gunk" building up in the reservoir where the two powders mix. Cleaning that area is really annoying. I think this is the last you'll hear of me since I'll be retiring the sparkel for a new appliance. Thanks again for your review, I got a lot of joy from this thing :)

  • @ErinLawrenceTV

    @ErinLawrenceTV

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much for sharing your experience!

  • @indefinitely33

    @indefinitely33

    2 жыл бұрын

    What appliance are you getting this time?

  • @headerahelix

    @headerahelix

    Жыл бұрын

    I'm also interested in hearing what you replaced the Sparkel with.

  • @skamithi
    @skamithi4 жыл бұрын

    your recipe works! Thx. Really like the sparkel system. Ditching sodastream as soon as my last tank is done.

  • @dskgc
    @dskgc4 жыл бұрын

    Girl, they should be paying you to make your videos about Sparkel! You are AWESOME

  • @ErinLawrenceTV

    @ErinLawrenceTV

    4 жыл бұрын

    Haha. Thanks!

  • @erinsjourney315
    @erinsjourney3153 жыл бұрын

    This hack sold me! Thanks a bunch 👍

  • @annesfavourites1562
    @annesfavourites15624 жыл бұрын

    I bought this machine based on your video and we love it and everyone we show it to loves it also. Just tried my first bottle with bulk ingredients. Thanks for the weights Joanne K. Will see which is easiest to use.

  • @ErinLawrenceTV

    @ErinLawrenceTV

    4 жыл бұрын

    Great feedback! Thanks!

  • @Amy-ej2px

    @Amy-ej2px

    3 жыл бұрын

    Are you still using the DIY hack? If so, have you had any issues with your machine? Does it taste the same as it does when you use the Sparkel ingredients?

  • @realMartinHamilton
    @realMartinHamilton2 жыл бұрын

    This is a great video for educating us on how to make very cost effective sodas. Thank You.

  • @ErinLawrenceTV

    @ErinLawrenceTV

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @wh731
    @wh7314 жыл бұрын

    I recently bought one before seeing the videos - I love my machine now I love it more - I ordered the citric acid once I use it I will post a comparison 🤪

  • @evshrug

    @evshrug

    Жыл бұрын

    How did it go in comparison?

  • @swim610
    @swim6103 жыл бұрын

    Bought this machine after watching this video. Thank you!

  • @fishingtacklechannel
    @fishingtacklechannel2 жыл бұрын

    Your videos convinced me to buy sparkel vice soda stream. Great job!

  • @ErinLawrenceTV

    @ErinLawrenceTV

    2 жыл бұрын

    That's great, thanks so much!

  • @UniQueLyEviL
    @UniQueLyEviL3 жыл бұрын

    I got the Milliard citric acid and I actually think it tasted better than the kind that came with it

  • @pjaypender1009

    @pjaypender1009

    2 ай бұрын

    Since none of the citric acid gets into the drink, that is very weird...

  • @JeezyFizzleGaming1337
    @JeezyFizzleGaming13373 жыл бұрын

    just tried this and it worked

  • @mmmodem
    @mmmodem3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you, Erin. I tried to get a canister of CO2 yesterday and they were out. Going online, they were out. I kept looking and found your channel. Sodastream has more customers than they can handle. Putting in an order now.

  • @cortezforever

    @cortezforever

    3 жыл бұрын

    Did you have the Sparkel now? I tried to email them and they don't respond.

  • @Amy-ej2px

    @Amy-ej2px

    3 жыл бұрын

    I was debating getting the SodaStream bc of the refill costs and finally decided to see how much the refills would cost. But, they're sold out. That was the dealbreaker.

  • @modalities
    @modalities Жыл бұрын

    I know, 3 years after making this video, it still is applicable, and great advice. Thank you so much for making this video. I love carbonated Sparkel water @$0.03 per container. The cost of a 20oz bottle of Schweppes is $1.79 (locally), and the savings per container makes an awesome, and quick Return on Investment (ROI).

  • @ErinLawrenceTV

    @ErinLawrenceTV

    Жыл бұрын

    Glad it was helpful!

  • @garsua3141
    @garsua3141 Жыл бұрын

    This helps and saves a lot of $😍Thanks a lot😍 I just purchased my Sparkel 3 weeks ago

  • @ErinLawrenceTV

    @ErinLawrenceTV

    Жыл бұрын

    You're welcome!

  • @The_Story_Channel
    @The_Story_Channel2 жыл бұрын

    I just purchased one, made sparkling apple juice and it worked great.

  • @ErinLawrenceTV

    @ErinLawrenceTV

    2 жыл бұрын

    Mmmm

  • @aleft
    @aleft3 жыл бұрын

    Great video! Thank you

  • @mrsaudazhar
    @mrsaudazhar9 ай бұрын

    Great voice and presentation, subbed

  • @kathic1234
    @kathic12344 ай бұрын

    Wow that’s effin awesome!!!

  • @mitchellmiller6509
    @mitchellmiller65099 ай бұрын

    You are a nice lady!!! Thank you so much for this great suggestion!! I can do anything now.

  • @ErinLawrenceTV

    @ErinLawrenceTV

    8 ай бұрын

    You are so welcome!

  • @maggiereagh970
    @maggiereagh9702 жыл бұрын

    Thank you! So helpful as I want to decrease my use of soft plastics

  • @ErinLawrenceTV

    @ErinLawrenceTV

    2 жыл бұрын

    Wonderful!

  • @emmambaba2331
    @emmambaba23312 жыл бұрын

    How long have you been doing this method and have you had any issues with your machine?

  • @SM-sy5cd
    @SM-sy5cd3 жыл бұрын

    You should be on Marketplace! Great professional voice. I think making your own is the way to go.

  • @ErinLawrenceTV

    @ErinLawrenceTV

    2 жыл бұрын

    Wow, thank you!

  • @brohemian

    @brohemian

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@ErinLawrenceTV Sound just like a TV talking head. Imo video could have shorter or got to point sooner for the younger crowd, otherwise great !

  • @rebeccalaws3991
    @rebeccalaws39913 жыл бұрын

    This is very informative!!

  • @ErinLawrenceTV

    @ErinLawrenceTV

    3 жыл бұрын

    😊😊😊🙏

  • @sparkleskye5209
    @sparkleskye52092 жыл бұрын

    Is your machine still working well? I am very intrigued by it, but the reviews on Amazon are so mixed.

  • @wowtv101
    @wowtv101 Жыл бұрын

    THANK YOU SO MUCH !!!!

  • @thomdarling
    @thomdarling4 жыл бұрын

    Very helpful Erin. After watching this video I placed an order buying the Sparkle

  • @ErinLawrenceTV

    @ErinLawrenceTV

    4 жыл бұрын

    Glad it was helpful!

  • @delrosario7453

    @delrosario7453

    3 жыл бұрын

    Me too

  • @MsHellas21
    @MsHellas212 жыл бұрын

    I live in the UK where can I buy the sparkle from i tried the 2 main selling sites I have no joy can you help me please thanks

  • @robertlavigne28
    @robertlavigne284 ай бұрын

    Your voice is beautiful for this kind of videos. Loved it.

  • @ErinLawrenceTV

    @ErinLawrenceTV

    4 ай бұрын

    Thank you so much!

  • @dperez911
    @dperez9112 жыл бұрын

    Wow awsome video!

  • @ErinLawrenceTV

    @ErinLawrenceTV

    2 жыл бұрын

    Glad you think so!

  • @tcanada17
    @tcanada173 жыл бұрын

    Has anyone tried absorbic acid (vitamin c) instead of citric acid? I just realized I already have a bulk supply of absorbic acid not citric

  • @reneeledoux7859

    @reneeledoux7859

    3 жыл бұрын

    From what I read, it might not give you the same taste or fizz. Citric acid is more acidic and has one more oxygen molecule... You could probably try it though...

  • @sylvielamoureux6972
    @sylvielamoureux69724 жыл бұрын

    Thank you. I did find their sachets a tad pricey.

  • @ErinLawrenceTV

    @ErinLawrenceTV

    4 жыл бұрын

    Glad to help!

  • @sylvielamoureux6972

    @sylvielamoureux6972

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@ErinLawrenceTV I just tried it and I actually found it better than the ones Sparkles makes! :)

  • @mirek4740
    @mirek47403 жыл бұрын

    Where can i buy with delivery to Poland

  • @lazmotron
    @lazmotron4 ай бұрын

    Great video

  • @ErinLawrenceTV

    @ErinLawrenceTV

    3 ай бұрын

    Thanks!

  • @pradeepjain2798
    @pradeepjain27983 жыл бұрын

    Hlo and good evening madam Mam please tell me the exactly citric acid and sodium by carbonate measurement in gram please please and please I will be very thankful to you and also tell how many water

  • @thedjisin

    @thedjisin

    3 жыл бұрын

    Someone commented their weights months ago, but someone else said they found a more accurate amount. Try to take a look. Wish I could tag you :(

  • @ericajoystyle
    @ericajoystyle2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you!!!

  • @ErinLawrenceTV

    @ErinLawrenceTV

    2 жыл бұрын

    My pleasure!

  • @delrosario7453
    @delrosario74533 жыл бұрын

    Thanks

  • @burhanzahrai3970
    @burhanzahrai39702 жыл бұрын

    How many grams of sodium bicarbonate is in a sparkel sachet and how many grams of citric acid is in a sparkel sachet.

  • @gslrider
    @gslrider2 жыл бұрын

    Sparkel claims that they use “specific” measurements and grind for their carbonator packets. That if you use your own, it will damage the machine. Has anyone had issues using your own carbonation? How long have you been using non-Sparkel carbonators? Thanks.l

  • @jeffsmith5787

    @jeffsmith5787

    2 жыл бұрын

    After two, maybe three years, of making our own carbonation packets and perhaps 175 uses, ours started making a higher pitched noise, then filling with water. So that would have been about $100 in Sparkel sachets over it's lifetime...

  • @aedean
    @aedean4 жыл бұрын

    How is your machine holding up. I want to buy one but concerned with the build quality based on reviews on amazon.

  • @ErinLawrenceTV

    @ErinLawrenceTV

    4 жыл бұрын

    So far so good. I heard they had some issues with bum units earlier this year. Seems like it's been dealt with.

  • @aedean

    @aedean

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@ErinLawrenceTV Thanks Erin, I order one based on your review and plan to make my own Carbonation mix.

  • @Amadeus_A
    @Amadeus_A2 жыл бұрын

    So if I only fill the bottle halfway up, do I only use half the amount of citric acid and baking soda or do I just use the same amount?

  • @pjaypender1009

    @pjaypender1009

    2 ай бұрын

    No. That will not work. You are making CO2 in a pressure chamber inside the machine and it needs the same amount of chemicals to produce the pressure no matter how much liquid is in the bottle. NONE of the baking soda and citric acid goes into the drink.

  • @GregDoncaster01
    @GregDoncaster012 ай бұрын

    Hi Erin. How many bottles of carbonated water does each satchel or DIY mixture make, using the Sparkle Machine, please. Is it just 1 bottle per sachet or several? Thanks for any reply

  • @ErinLawrenceTV

    @ErinLawrenceTV

    Ай бұрын

    Yes. One bottle per sachet.

  • @ambiorixking4136
    @ambiorixking41362 жыл бұрын

    Hi, Sorry, my english is not my first language. I don't understand: You put 1 cup of citric acid and 1 cup baking soda ? OR 1 cup of citric acid and baking soda (50/50) ? Regards

  • @lighthousefd8122
    @lighthousefd81224 жыл бұрын

    Your review here gave me the confidence to get one. It arrived this week. As there are two types of citric acid being sold in the market. anhydrous and monohydrate. which is the better of the two for this purpose. Thank you and or anyone with an answer.

  • @ErinLawrenceTV

    @ErinLawrenceTV

    4 жыл бұрын

    I wasn’t aware there was a difference Maybe someone here knows...

  • @lighthousefd8122

    @lighthousefd8122

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@ErinLawrenceTV It's okay. Today, I bought ARM & HAMMER pure baking soda from a grocery store and Citric Acid powder from a baking ware store and it works like magic!

  • @McJc09

    @McJc09

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thomas Chia can I ask.. do you know if I can mix these in the same packet.

  • @thecatalyst78

    @thecatalyst78

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@ErinLawrenceTV I know this is an old comment but in case others are looking... It just means there is or isn't a water molecule present in its molecular makeup. The anhydrous will be easier to mix and less clumpy but that's it. It might(?), mix better in the machine slightly but either would be ok.

  • @msg5352

    @msg5352

    2 жыл бұрын

    @Zulu Voodoo No. Not safely, anyway. If you just put the chemicals in the liquid and mix it you will be ingesting the chemicals, not a good idea with these. The machine combines the chemicals which then generate CO2 that then carbonates the water. The chemicals have no contact with what you drink, which is the way it should be, unless you want to be taking in massively excessive amounts of sodium, and, as Wikipedia puts it, "High sodium consumption is associated with chronic kidney disease, high blood pressure, cardiovascular diseases, and stroke."

  • @cvkealey
    @cvkealey Жыл бұрын

    out of curiosity, does anyone know if it's possible to pre-mix the two components? For example, to make things easier, pre-measure them into a small container (quick tip: a 35 mm film canister holds just about 2 tablespoons of most powers like spices, flour, instant coffee, etc.). My wife wants a sodastream, but I'm leaning toward the Sparkle. The hassle of measuring things out could be a blocker, and I don't like creating all that small plastic waste of using the packets.

  • @ErinLawrenceTV

    @ErinLawrenceTV

    Жыл бұрын

    Good question. I didn’t try premixing the solution. But the fact that the company packages them separately tells me that perhaps they lose their effectiveness if combined too soon.

  • @cvkealey

    @cvkealey

    Жыл бұрын

    @@ErinLawrenceTV good point. I'll have to do some testing.

  • @eatonjb

    @eatonjb

    Жыл бұрын

    @@cvkealey what was the outcome if I may ask?

  • @cvkealey

    @cvkealey

    Жыл бұрын

    @@eatonjb I made up 3 "mixed" carbonators each in a separate film canister. I used the first one day after packaging, another at 3 days and the last at 7 days. They all "carbonated" just fine. However, by 3 days, it had gotten a little clumpy, and by 7 days VERY clumpy (I had to break up the chunks with a spoon to get them to fit in the machine). So, if you know you're going to use it within a day or maybe two, pre-mixing is fine. Any longer than that, expect to work at it a bit to break up the clumps. I've just found it easier to make up separate canisters of each part. The 35mm film containers work great, but are a little large, so I'll be looking for something smaller.

  • @evshrug

    @evshrug

    Жыл бұрын

    @@cvkealey Wish it was still easy to get film canisters 😂 Maybe what you could do is get one of those AM/PM pill calendars, and put pre-measured portions of Citric Acid in the AM and Baking Soda in the PM cubbies? That way, you get 7 quick portions, separated?

  • @johannecrego996
    @johannecrego9963 жыл бұрын

    I am new to that machine. Is the acid citrique and the soda goes in the drink or just the gaz goes in the drink? Thanks

  • @ErinLawrenceTV

    @ErinLawrenceTV

    3 жыл бұрын

    Just the gas goes into the drink.

  • @tomodugan8456

    @tomodugan8456

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@ErinLawrenceTV Does the machine ever need to be cleaned out or is there no waste from the powders?

  • @pjaypender1009

    @pjaypender1009

    2 ай бұрын

    @@tomodugan8456 Yes it needs to be cleaned and every 4 or 5 bottles you need to empty the waste container or it will overflow. The powders mix with water from the hopper in the back in a pressure chamber inside the machine. This forms CO2 gas in the chamber which is pumped into the bottle through the valve in the bottom. The water and waste chemicals are drained into the waste container at the front of the machine. This needs emptying every 4 to 5 bottles made. None of the chemicals go into the bottle. To clean it add two tablespoons citric acid and about a quarter cup warm water to the hopper and close the latch quickly. Let it sit about half an hour then open the latch and wipe out the hopper. I do this about once a week.

  • @lukasmoller3533
    @lukasmoller35334 жыл бұрын

    Could I mix the citric acid and baking soda together in bulk ahead of time and keep it in a sealed container or do they need to be kept separate until it's time to use them?

  • @ErinLawrenceTV

    @ErinLawrenceTV

    4 жыл бұрын

    Hmmmmm. Good question. I don't know....

  • @joannek9169

    @joannek9169

    4 жыл бұрын

    I would keep them separate, if there's any moisture, even humidity, it could cause a reaction within your container holding them both eventually. This just means that the chemical reaction that causes carbon dioxide will have already occurred and become useless.

  • @pjaypender1009

    @pjaypender1009

    2 ай бұрын

    No. All you will do doing that is make a giant bath bomb. It will solidify and you will not be able to get it out of the container. Ask me how I know.

  • @randyndawna
    @randyndawna3 жыл бұрын

    Can someone tell me the benefit of using the machine? I've just been mixing a scant teaspoon of the baking soda and a full teaspoon of citric acid to a glass of water and creating soda water that way . I love seltzer water anyway, but sometimes I use it as an antacid like the Alka Seltzer from back in the day, before they started adding sweetener to it.

  • @frazzledglispa

    @frazzledglispa

    3 жыл бұрын

    Dawna, if you are drinking quite a bit of carbonated water you are getting a lot of sodium that way. With the Sparkel the baking soda doesn't go into the water, so you aren't ingesting the sodium. One teaspoon of baking soda has 1232 milligrams of sodium. I believe the recommendation is to not exceed 2500 milligrams, sp that is about half of the daily maximum.

  • @Krondalf

    @Krondalf

    3 жыл бұрын

    The machine just adds the bubbles to your drink. The baking soda and citric acid do not go in to the bottle. So you won’t get the same antacid effect that you’re used to. The Sparkel machine is great at infusing flavors in to water though. It builds pressure in the bottle to bind the carbon dioxide to the liquid in the bottle, and that pressure helps make lemon water (for instance) really fast. It’s like fancy spa water for a few minutes wait.

  • @mothershelper1981

    @mothershelper1981

    2 жыл бұрын

    That was exactly my next question! Wondering if you could just add the ingredients in a glass or a bottle with your water or juice or whatever you are wanting to fizz up.

  • @michaellong9799
    @michaellong97992 жыл бұрын

    I’m hooked on energy drinks and would like to stop drinking them, both because of the cost and I know they can’t be good for me. Thinking about getting one of these machines and switching to citrus flavored carbonated water. Can anyone tell me what the cost of one drinks worth of these two ingredients would be? It would be really small compared to $2-$3 for an energy drink, right?

  • @ErinLawrenceTV

    @ErinLawrenceTV

    2 жыл бұрын

    Especially if you make your own carbonator it’s probably under a dollar.

  • @ismzaxxon
    @ismzaxxon3 жыл бұрын

    What is a shatchet...never heard that term before

  • @irynakundys9227
    @irynakundys92273 жыл бұрын

    Erin great video! Did you try to measure pH of the mix?

  • @f.d.6667

    @f.d.6667

    3 жыл бұрын

    My thoughts exactly! I suppose it will be slightly acidic to mimic the taste of carbonic acid ... however, citric acid has a stronger effect on tooth enamel - a known problem with commercial sodas.

  • @itsstefans9334

    @itsstefans9334

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@f.d.6667 The citric acid doesn't make it into the drink, it's combined with the baking soda and water from the reservoir in a separate tank, then only the gas gets pumped through the bottle for carbonation. There shouldn't be any change in acidity of the drink due to the citric acid.

  • @22psalms

    @22psalms

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@itsstefans9334 That is good information. I love this idea but didn’t want to drink baking soda. Thank you

  • @louisegiguere1725
    @louisegiguere17252 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for your videos on sparkel. I guess you can’t pre mix you citric acid and baking soda in a jar and just take 2 table spoonful. when needed. I wonder why you can’t pre mix.

  • @TannerCLynn

    @TannerCLynn

    2 жыл бұрын

    They will react when together because there is humidity in the air.

  • @pjaypender1009

    @pjaypender1009

    2 ай бұрын

    Because it will solidify and be stuck in the container. Ask me how I know.

  • @olivergaag
    @olivergaag3 жыл бұрын

    For some reason, my carbonater stopped bubbling at level 4 and stood still until the chime at level 5; the water was basically flat. Same thing twice. Then I added a tiny bit more citric acid and baking soda and it worked... has that happened to anyone? Or is my machine defective...

  • @Cynna1065

    @Cynna1065

    3 жыл бұрын

    According to posts that I've seen, pushing down on the bottle while it is in the machine may help to realign the machine's valve with the bottle. Perhaps that will work for you? Good luck.

  • @dianacariaga1432
    @dianacariaga14323 жыл бұрын

    How much carbonation does it make at highest level? Would you say light , medium or high?

  • @MEKCreations

    @MEKCreations

    3 жыл бұрын

    Tongue scarring, lol. Its very, very bubbly, I love it but my brother says it hurts his mouth.

  • @pjaypender1009

    @pjaypender1009

    2 ай бұрын

    Very, very, VERY bubbly. I LOVE IT.

  • @notorious3602
    @notorious36022 жыл бұрын

    why not use alkaseltzer?

  • @MrEverlast316
    @MrEverlast316 Жыл бұрын

    I got one yesterday , pleasantly surprised withe the result the 1st time.... but when I went to get another glass 2 hours later after sitting it in the fridge there was no more sizzle , pretty disapointing . I thought it would at least be good 24 hours , any advice on that ? thanks .

  • @oleeotv

    @oleeotv

    Жыл бұрын

    I had this at first. I have had a machine for a month. It makes all the difference if the water is cold first. It's not as strong, but I can still have decent fizz the next afternoon if I make a bottle the evening before.

  • @evshrug

    @evshrug

    Жыл бұрын

    Storage is just like those 2L commercial bottles. Carbonation leaks fast, it’s best preserved when kept very cool, minimal “air gap” in the bottle (like for 2L Pepsi bottles, it’s best to squeeze the bottle so the inside is just carbonated liquid and no air space above the liquid), and of course a good, tight seal.

  • @ThatGuy-zu2hi
    @ThatGuy-zu2hi4 жыл бұрын

    If you have a low level of carbonation, can you just put less baking soda and citric acid

  • @nickpadgen2490

    @nickpadgen2490

    3 жыл бұрын

    Your problem probably stems from just eye balling a tablespoon based on volume rather than mass, the weight per tablespoon can vary greatly depending on what sodium bicarbonate and citric acid you have, for instance after weighing I figured out to get the 12 grams of sodium bicarbonate I just need 2 teaspoons and to get 10 grams of citric acid 2 teaspoons again. With their packets 12 and 10 grams is basically just 1 tablespoon.

  • @reneeledoux7859

    @reneeledoux7859

    3 жыл бұрын

    I was wondering the same thing... Like use less, but press the number 5... Could be interesting to try!

  • @eatonjb
    @eatonjb Жыл бұрын

    I ordered one of these, and I am curious that after a year or so, have you continued to do this, and did it cause any issues with the machine?

  • @ErinLawrenceTV

    @ErinLawrenceTV

    Жыл бұрын

    I only used it for a few weeks just to try it out.

  • @simondaniel4028

    @simondaniel4028

    10 ай бұрын

    @@ErinLawrenceTV oof.

  • @michaelmartello6202
    @michaelmartello6202 Жыл бұрын

    So 1 tablespoon for each correct?.

  • @MrArtVein
    @MrArtVein2 жыл бұрын

    You rock

  • @ErinLawrenceTV

    @ErinLawrenceTV

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks! :)

  • @devonmccarty5585
    @devonmccarty5585 Жыл бұрын

    Doesn't using your own carbonater or a different one void the warranty? But if its been a year not much to worry about i suppose

  • @Shamiterrific
    @Shamiterrific10 ай бұрын

    I wish i saw this before i decided i needed to purchase a machine that uses the co2 cannistera because "it's readily available". This would be even easier and produce less waste!

  • @pjaypender1009

    @pjaypender1009

    2 ай бұрын

    This actually produces more waste. CO2 tanks are reused.

  • @JD-un2zv
    @JD-un2zv2 жыл бұрын

    .20 cents tablespoon citric using amazon price 7.50/pound. Maybe half cost of the premade.

  • @glennlewman4186
    @glennlewman418611 ай бұрын

    I am using my Sparkle carburetor. I purchased the power in bulk and have had great results. I also tried adding a smaller amount directly into my drink. Works great. No machine needed. Has anyone else tried it?

  • @ErinLawrenceTV

    @ErinLawrenceTV

    10 ай бұрын

    Thanks for sharing

  • @mrman1536
    @mrman15367 ай бұрын

    Besides the CO2 you have also made sodium citrate "congratulations " if you add another 3-4gm of citric acid you will have made a refreshing lemony drink . ps check the ph of your concoction, most commercial sodas are around ph 3-4 and the small amount of citric acid added extra was around 6 . Cheers

  • @mothershelper1981
    @mothershelper19812 жыл бұрын

    Walmart carries citric acid in the pickling and canning section.

  • @SunShine-fv8qo
    @SunShine-fv8qo2 жыл бұрын

    Cool

  • @ErinLawrenceTV

    @ErinLawrenceTV

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks!

  • @heather1872
    @heather1872 Жыл бұрын

    I put a tablespoon of each but it tastes funny. Any advice? It tastes like salty

  • @andrearoth7349

    @andrearoth7349

    Жыл бұрын

    The manual says that carbonating brings out the flavor of whatever is in the bottle. Maybe your tap water is salty?

  • @Amy-ej2px
    @Amy-ej2px3 жыл бұрын

    Erin, how often have you been using your hack? I was going to purchase a Sparkel and use this hack, but the description on their Amazon page says that using other products WILL deteriorate the machine. I don't know if that's verbiage used to deter you from using DIY hacks. What has been your experience?

  • @ErinLawrenceTV

    @ErinLawrenceTV

    3 жыл бұрын

    Hi Amy, good question. I’m sure they say that because they would rather you purchase the satchets from them. It is literally exactly the same powders inside, so if they are saying a different brand of powder will ruin the machine, I have my doubts if that is actually true. I did not have any issues with mine.

  • @andrearoth7349

    @andrearoth7349

    Жыл бұрын

    @@ErinLawrenceTV Do you have an update? My research indicates that the company uses a larger 'grain' of sodium bicarbonate that helps it to not 'cake'.

  • @smurfiennes
    @smurfiennes2 жыл бұрын

    Why not just mix both with a spoon instead?

  • @badr42
    @badr423 жыл бұрын

    I ordered the machine and had it ship half way around the world to Riyadh KSA (where i'm currently living) Tried the approach you demonstrated in the video however the result turned out to be more acidic tasing than what i get when i used the sparkel sachets, perhaps it has to do with the type of citric acid I'm using. any tips on that? anyway the machine is lovely however using locally sourced citric acid / sodium bicarbonate is essential as i dont want to keep shipping things all the way rom canada.

  • @nickpadgen2490

    @nickpadgen2490

    3 жыл бұрын

    The mass to volume of dry chemicals can vary greatly. You can't just eyeball the specific mass that is needed for this 5:6 chemical reaction based on the volume that their citric acid and sodium bicarbonate takes up. To get the proper chemical reaction that this machine was built for the goal should be to reach the specific mass of chemicals they use, 10 grams citric and 12 grams sodium bicarbonate. For me that just happens to be 2 teaspoons of each.

  • @momanon8789
    @momanon87892 ай бұрын

    I’m ready to turn into stone 😂😂😂

  • @jesterof84
    @jesterof84 Жыл бұрын

    Sachet Sounds like sa·shay Almost as cute as Nigella Lawson’s funny Pronunciation of Microwave

  • @ErinLawrenceTV

    @ErinLawrenceTV

    Жыл бұрын

    LOL!

  • @Fauxchem
    @Fauxchem4 ай бұрын

    You should of been in the news. You sound like a news lady. Not a bad thing. Great cadence.

  • @ErinLawrenceTV

    @ErinLawrenceTV

    4 ай бұрын

    Thank you. I was a news lady once 😀😀

  • @drlindajoyepp1523
    @drlindajoyepp1523 Жыл бұрын

    Does Canadian tire sell these?

  • @ErinLawrenceTV

    @ErinLawrenceTV

    Жыл бұрын

    Unfortunately not.

  • @drlindajoyepp1523

    @drlindajoyepp1523

    Жыл бұрын

    @@ErinLawrenceTV a reply . Any other

  • @drlindajoyepp1523

    @drlindajoyepp1523

    Жыл бұрын

    I much prefer going in person pay cash 💲

  • @JuiceyJiggy
    @JuiceyJiggy2 жыл бұрын

    You should join the news, you got the voice oh my gosh

  • @ErinLawrenceTV

    @ErinLawrenceTV

    2 жыл бұрын

    Ha, thanks!

  • @JuiceyJiggy

    @JuiceyJiggy

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@ErinLawrenceTV np🤗

  • @nzpham3389
    @nzpham33892 жыл бұрын

    liked and sub'ed

  • @ErinLawrenceTV

    @ErinLawrenceTV

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks so much! Appreciate the sub!

  • @raffaelesilletti156
    @raffaelesilletti1563 жыл бұрын

    Considered that there is bycarbonate of sodium how about the consumption for people with hypertension?

  • @JulieTiger

    @JulieTiger

    3 жыл бұрын

    The baking soda doesn't go into the drink.. just the gas from the chemical mix. The byproduct of reaction is a white slurry you dispose of in separate bin.

  • @palachdredd5830
    @palachdredd58304 жыл бұрын

    😍😍😍😍

  • @Macros1971
    @Macros19714 жыл бұрын

    You're so scientific in this one Erin 😉

  • @ErinLawrenceTV

    @ErinLawrenceTV

    4 жыл бұрын

    Hahaha 🧪 🧬

  • @sweetesthoneybee
    @sweetesthoneybee4 жыл бұрын

    Since it uses baking soda, how much are we allowed to drink a day? Too much baking soda isn’t good for us.

  • @ErinLawrenceTV

    @ErinLawrenceTV

    4 жыл бұрын

    The baking soda does not go into your water. Only the CO2 gas it creates.

  • @sweetesthoneybee

    @sweetesthoneybee

    4 жыл бұрын

    Erin Lawrence thank you! I got one based on your review!

  • @anthonybaker529
    @anthonybaker529 Жыл бұрын

    BTW Sachet is pronounced “sashay”. I laughed every time you said sacheT 😂 lol

  • @ErinLawrenceTV

    @ErinLawrenceTV

    Жыл бұрын

    LOL, thanks, and so I've heard a few times now, haha!

  • @user-ni5gx3pf5q
    @user-ni5gx3pf5q Жыл бұрын

    This is the same way you make a DIY co2 diffuser for an aquarium 🤣🤣

  • @ErinLawrenceTV

    @ErinLawrenceTV

    Жыл бұрын

    LOL!

  • @scarletclown
    @scarletclown3 жыл бұрын

    Hey there! Can someone tell me, if the water became alkaline after being infuse and carbonated, or, it became more acid like the carbonated water from the soda stream. Thank you!

  • @kaufmanat1

    @kaufmanat1

    2 жыл бұрын

    I imagine dissolving co2 into water will make it acidic no matter the source of the co2

  • @RetroRose
    @RetroRose2 жыл бұрын

    Satchets and Hatchets do not rhyme... 😆 Teasing aside, this was an excellent video and very helpful! Sparkel could have you as a rep!

  • @swamibeyond6382
    @swamibeyond63823 жыл бұрын

    Can we not put sodium bicarb and citric acid in a sealed bottle of water and get these results?

  • @MrEverlast316

    @MrEverlast316

    Жыл бұрын

    no its gonna taste bad , the machine uses the 2 products to produce the gas but the sodium bicarb and citric acid never ''touches'' your water

  • @liamsmith1371
    @liamsmith13713 жыл бұрын

    You can replace the citric acid with lemon juice 👍

  • @ErinLawrenceTV

    @ErinLawrenceTV

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks!

  • @adbenjamin25

    @adbenjamin25

    10 ай бұрын

    How much lemon juice do you use as substitute for the citric acid in combination with 12 g of baking soda?

  • @boatifullife4161
    @boatifullife41612 жыл бұрын

    So could you get a used empty brand name soda bottle and fill it with whatever you want to mix and then dump in your two powders and seal it up? Wouldn't it carbonate right in the bottle without a machine at all?

  • @joseynoyb9467
    @joseynoyb94672 жыл бұрын

    This is awesome thank you so much! I really don't like purchasing club soda to begin with because of all the plastic waste. This is a wonderful solution! No pun intended LOL

  • @ErinLawrenceTV

    @ErinLawrenceTV

    2 жыл бұрын

    😆 Thank you for the kind words and glad the review helped you!

  • @BorisMiljkovic
    @BorisMiljkovic3 жыл бұрын

    I buy vitamin c in bulk, cheap. It has the same effect when mixed with baking soda.

  • @josie4peace

    @josie4peace

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you!!

  • @janicesings7852

    @janicesings7852

    3 жыл бұрын

    Is there a particular brand you recommend?

  • @MM-ow2md

    @MM-ow2md

    2 жыл бұрын

    @Boris Baconstein Can you give the accurate measurement of Vitamin C to use with the Baking Soda?

  • @MrArtVein

    @MrArtVein

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yes, vitamin C is commonly cirtic acid

  • @adbenjamin25

    @adbenjamin25

    10 ай бұрын

    Yes what is your measurements ?

  • @Taric25
    @Taric253 жыл бұрын

    I actually have a Sparkel and measured this more accurately, first using a scale and then measuring spoons. I repeated the measurement several times with several sachets for accuracy. I found that it's actually 2⅝ teaspoons of each, not a whole tablespoon. If you prefer to weigh instead, it's 13 grams of baking soda and 11 grams of citric acid. By the way, I found citric acid in at my local grocery store, since people use them for canning and jarring tomatoes and strawberries.

  • @ErinLawrenceTV

    @ErinLawrenceTV

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for sharing!

  • @GenevieveJ

    @GenevieveJ

    3 жыл бұрын

    Weight does really a better job! Thanks!

  • @RetroRose

    @RetroRose

    2 жыл бұрын

    This is excellent, thank you!

  • @TannerCLynn
    @TannerCLynn2 жыл бұрын

    You could get an even more accurate measurement using a scale and finding out how many grams each pouch is, instead of basing off volume which isn't as accurate.

  • @ErinLawrenceTV

    @ErinLawrenceTV

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the tip!

  • @simonflack5467
    @simonflack54672 жыл бұрын

    Sachets pronounced Sachey 😂😂

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