Hello everyone!
I came across the Grohe Blue Home System, and we have kind of fallen for this "sparkling water system" for our new kitchen...
Since we are going to install a water softener for the whole house anyway, we theoretically don’t need this feature again specifically for the faucet.
Does anyone have a Grohe Blue Home System installed and can share their experience?
- Where do I get the CO2 cylinders? Are these just the standard exchange cylinders from supermarkets?
- How about the filter? I saw that the "S-Filter" only has a capacity of 600 liters (160 gallons) and costs around 70€.
Does anyone know of a comparable system that we could consider as an alternative?
It definitely doesn’t have to be Grohe, but of course it shouldn’t be cheap low-quality stuff either...
I’m looking forward to some responses.
I came across the Grohe Blue Home System, and we have kind of fallen for this "sparkling water system" for our new kitchen...
Since we are going to install a water softener for the whole house anyway, we theoretically don’t need this feature again specifically for the faucet.
Does anyone have a Grohe Blue Home System installed and can share their experience?
- Where do I get the CO2 cylinders? Are these just the standard exchange cylinders from supermarkets?
- How about the filter? I saw that the "S-Filter" only has a capacity of 600 liters (160 gallons) and costs around 70€.
Does anyone know of a comparable system that we could consider as an alternative?
It definitely doesn’t have to be Grohe, but of course it shouldn’t be cheap low-quality stuff either...
I’m looking forward to some responses.
N
nordanney6 Nov 2019 11:50Pinky0301 schrieb:
Grohe does not seem to produce a very strong fizz according to reviews.That’s relative. It does add more carbonation to the water than a store-bought "medium" sparkling water bottle. If that’s not enough, then yes, it doesn’t fizz very strongly.I use the system regularly when I’m at the office. There are about 20 users there who haven’t complained about too little carbonation so far. The advantage is that you can also have little or no fizz if you want.
We buy regular sparkling water, not medium carbonation. We also have a SodaStream, but we don’t like the taste as much as store-bought sparkling water because it feels like it’s less fizzy. The best option would probably be to try out the different systems. The question is whether and where that is possible.
We also considered getting a multifunction faucet but ultimately decided against it (we were looking at the new Quooker model that provides cold and sparkling cold water as well).
I think these faucets are great if you use them frequently and by multiple people—for example, in an office where several people get water repeatedly. Because if you don’t use the faucet for a while, the supply line has to run through before you get cold or sparkling water. Also, we have a water softening system, and honestly, I prefer to drink untreated water (meaning not softened). However, this means the faucet needs to be descaled more often, or the filter has to be changed regularly.
We now have a Quooker that only provides boiling water (softened, which is better for making tea) and a separate untreated water faucet that simply supplies cold water (as cold as it comes from the pipe). This water is bottled and then carbonated with a SodaClub as much as we want. I like it very sparkling, my husband prefers still, and friends usually medium. I let the SodaClub carbonate three times, my friend twice.
My SodaClub is already about 20 years old (the first model) and still works perfectly. We’re just thinking about getting the one for glass bottles because we find that more convenient.
I think these faucets are great if you use them frequently and by multiple people—for example, in an office where several people get water repeatedly. Because if you don’t use the faucet for a while, the supply line has to run through before you get cold or sparkling water. Also, we have a water softening system, and honestly, I prefer to drink untreated water (meaning not softened). However, this means the faucet needs to be descaled more often, or the filter has to be changed regularly.
We now have a Quooker that only provides boiling water (softened, which is better for making tea) and a separate untreated water faucet that simply supplies cold water (as cold as it comes from the pipe). This water is bottled and then carbonated with a SodaClub as much as we want. I like it very sparkling, my husband prefers still, and friends usually medium. I let the SodaClub carbonate three times, my friend twice.
My SodaClub is already about 20 years old (the first model) and still works perfectly. We’re just thinking about getting the one for glass bottles because we find that more convenient.
K
knalltüte4 Apr 2021 14:48I would like to revive this thread for a change. The timing fits well with Easter :p.
Currently, I am also looking for something like this. Preferably a small, elegant extra tap on the countertop that simply dispenses sparkling water. It doesn’t need to chill, boil, or filter.
I don’t really like the look of Grohe Blue taps (my nephew has one).
The Quooker might just be acceptable in terms of appearance, but it actually does too much and requires a lot of space under the sink. Otherwise, it would be available for around 2600 (including installation) for the 3-liter model.
Brita offers an elegant separate tap with an under-sink unit. However, they want a serious 3800 net plus monthly fees or maintenance charges (79 EUR monthly!) for it. The possible flow rate also seems more aimed at commercial use.
A Swiss company also makes a "just" tap, meaning only for sparkling water. If I remember correctly, this device costs around 2800 net?
So far, the simplest and most attractive I’ve found is the Acquatico UNO, but it apparently is no longer available. They seem to only offer the BubbleBox now.
Who knows Acquatico or BubbleBox personally or through acquaintances and can share some insights?
Currently, I am also looking for something like this. Preferably a small, elegant extra tap on the countertop that simply dispenses sparkling water. It doesn’t need to chill, boil, or filter.
I don’t really like the look of Grohe Blue taps (my nephew has one).
The Quooker might just be acceptable in terms of appearance, but it actually does too much and requires a lot of space under the sink. Otherwise, it would be available for around 2600 (including installation) for the 3-liter model.
Brita offers an elegant separate tap with an under-sink unit. However, they want a serious 3800 net plus monthly fees or maintenance charges (79 EUR monthly!) for it. The possible flow rate also seems more aimed at commercial use.
A Swiss company also makes a "just" tap, meaning only for sparkling water. If I remember correctly, this device costs around 2800 net?
So far, the simplest and most attractive I’ve found is the Acquatico UNO, but it apparently is no longer available. They seem to only offer the BubbleBox now.
Who knows Acquatico or BubbleBox personally or through acquaintances and can share some insights?