Sodastream Jet Home Soda Maker

I was just going to say that this was the lowest price I have ever seen on one of these, the last one I saw was way over $120 at JcPenney.

you can only carbonate water with the SodaStream, you then have to add flavors or juices.

take a look at the link above... do you think its worth buying the kit. I've searched the parts out and it looks like it will only cost an extra 10-15 for the above kits. How much did your system cost?

It really depends on what size tank you need. I was lucky and got a tank from a friend for only about $20. You can get the tubing and clamps at Home Depot for about $5. The barb is about $6 and the caps are about $15. I got the barb and caps from Northern Brewer. Look to see if you can get an empty tank on CraigsList or something similar. Dont buy a new empty tank, as when you go to get it filled, they will just give you a used tank in return. If you can find a good deal on a tank, that is most of the cost. The regulator cost me about $38, I just got it where I filled my tank. You can also make your own caps with tire valve stems and a tire chuck, but there is always the worry about it not being food grade and having a rubbery taste. I started out with 2 carbonator caps and then bought a bunch more over time. I love my setup, no more buying seltzer, and I can carbonate grape juice, apple juice, lemonade, etc. Once you get the hang of making the bottles, it is really easy. Good luck.