aarke Carbonator 3 Water Bottles - Premium PET Plastic, 34oz

If you own an Aarke Carbonator, do yourself a favor and spend the few extra bucks on these bottles so you have extras to work with. These bottles are handsome and excellent quality as well. I also use SodaStream bottles with the Aarke Carbonator, which fit and work okay. I find that they are sometimes difficult to screw on and it takes 4 or 5 tries to get the threads lined up in the machine. These Aarke bottles screw in much easier the first time and are noticeably better quality. They are much more expensive than SS versions as well, but you get what you pay for. These are a thicker, more durable plastic than the SS brand bottles. I have been using soda machines/sparkling water makers/carbonators for years. I have continued to use the bottles well past their legally required "expiration date" that is printed on every bottle, regardless of brand or manufacturer. If they were to ever appeared compromised or show signs of wear, I would throw them out. So far, this has never happened. Do not expose these bottles to high temperatures or direct sunlight, they will warp and melt. Expect to wash these bottles by hand using warm water. I only wash bottles by hand with a dish soap 'shake & rinse'. Unless you are allowing them to sit for days to mold and mildew inside between washings, It does not even require a bottle brush. I am not sure why anyone would try putting these in a dishwasher. Clearly, these could not possibly get cleaned correctly in an automatic dishwasher. The dishwasher is not capable of getting water inside these through the small opening, spraying detergent into all areas of the bottle, and then rinsing properly -- so give up on that idea. It's nonsense.

They aren’t kidding when they say hand wash only. I made the mistake of putting one in the dishwasher on the bottom rack. Yea, it was deformed when I pulled it out. Now it wont screw onto the machine.

Nice thick Aarke bottles. Perfect for the Aarke machine as the Sodastream bottles being thinner have a tendency to burst with the way the Aarke carbonates. Definitely easy to fill, leave in fridge for coldest water, then carbonate right before putting in the cup. Easy to hold onto and the top is nice and firm.

work great !

Quick delivery of quality product

Great bottles for replacemeant of the Soda Stream bottles. Worked great!

I like the Aarke system quite a bit. It comes with only one bottle, so you really need the extra one. I also like the bottle shape and material. They are date stamped - to make sure you replace them. I rinse by hand with room temp water, using soap & bottle brush occasionally. But mine separated as others have pointed out - at both the cap and the base. The function is unaffected, but with such a nice design on everything else, you would expect them to have used the right adhesive. I chose Gorilla Glue, figuring it might have a little give. I suspect the issue is connected to constant expansion and contraction with cold and heat between the metal and the plastic - both of which do so at different rates. Let the mansplaining stop here. It seems to have worked. Bottle probably should not have to cost $20.00. Good quality bottle itself. Just be prepared to do a quick home repair. December 2023 update: Aarke seems to have modified the assembly and the bottle seems to stay together better. Still too pricey. I have the smaller bottles, too now, and they are handy for transport/to-go. Seeing the pro model available which uses the glass bottles, I would prefer that system to the standard. I love the glass bottle. That being said the standard carbonator is great looking, works well and still satisfies. January 2004. I am thinking the product is fine, but the transaction and the expiration date are not satisfactory. Price seemed all over the place. Listed as a single 2-pack kit. Showing $32 now, but $49 when I ordered (I guess this can happen). Received 1/2004 - expiration is 4/24 (3 months from now!!). Shipped from UK, I think. Not used, but I think the box had been opened because the plastic around the bottle was torn. The bottles appeared to have the updated design to address the separation issue. I just purchased the smaller size through Amazon (may not have been the same seller?) and they were fine with a two-year expiration date. I guess I should return these.

Aarke is the gold standard! Do not waste your money on other brands. These bottles are well made.

Really good and stylish. Do not put ptem in the dishwasher!

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Qualité Aarke sans reproche. Attention à surveiller la date d'expiration de vos bouteilles.

Idealnie się sprawdza nawet po upływie terminu do gazowania jeśli ktoś nie sprawdza daty.

durable and amazing