Smeg SKC01EGM Soda Maker
£123.69
|The Smeg SKC01EGM is a non-electric soda maker in Emerald Green with a front knob for manually setting carbonation. It includes a 1L BPA-free Tritan Renew bottle and accepts compatible screw-in CO₂ cylinders. A countertop appliance for people determined to make tap water dress for dinner.
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At a glance
One-line verdict
A handsome manual soda maker that makes sparkling water less dull, provided you can tolerate the separate cylinder administration.
Best for
Anyone who wants adjustable sparkling water from a compact, non-electric soda maker and would rather their kitchen gadgets looked intentional.
Skip it if
Skip it if sourcing screw-in CO₂ cylinders sounds like exactly the sort of domestic errand you are trying to avoid.
The full picture
There is a particular sort of kitchen ambition that begins with buying fizzy water in bottles and ends with wondering why the recycling bin appears to contain its own glass mountain range. The Smeg SKC01EGM soda maker exists for that moment, giving tap water a controlled burst of bubbles without asking for electricity, an app, or a new charging cable to lose behind the bread bin.
This Emerald Green model is a manual machine: insert a compatible screw-in CO₂ cylinder, use the front knob to start carbonation, and adjust the level yourself. It is refreshingly direct for a countertop object with this much visual presence. The 13.5 cm-wide body also avoids the usual small-appliance land grab, although its 42 cm height deserves a quick glance at any low cupboards.
Smeg has treated the details with unusual seriousness. The plastic appliance body is joined by an aluminium knob ring and upper base, stainless-steel bottle bottom and cap, silicone anti-slip feet, plus a drip tray with a magnetic cover. This is the sort of object designed to make a plain glass of water look as though it has a better diary than we do.
We think it earns a place for households that want fizzy water on demand but have no appetite for an electric gadget solely devoted to making water behave differently. The catch is mercifully obvious rather than hidden in small print: the CO₂ cylinder is separate, so the machine does not eliminate the supply chain; it merely makes it less bulky and considerably greener-looking.
The Irresistible
- The non-electric design needs no socket, cable or counter space sacrificed to yet another power brick.
- A front knob starts carbonation and lets you manually adjust the level, so the fizz is not dictated by a mysterious preset with ideas above its station.
- Emerald Green with a matt Collezione finish makes the SKC01EGM a rare drinks appliance that can sit out without looking like temporary camping equipment.
The Clever Part
- One BPA-free, dishwasher-safe Tritan Renew bottle is included; Smeg states that it contains 50% recycled material.
- At 24.5 cm deep by 13.5 cm wide by 42 cm high, it is narrow enough for a crowded kitchen worktop.
- The drip tray, magnetic cover, security valve and anti-slip silicone feet address the unglamorous aftermath of enthusiastic bubbling.
The Fine Print
- It requires a compatible screw-in CO₂ cylinder rated at 400–425 g and 60–80 L, and no cylinder comes in the box.
- Only one bottle is included, though an additional SKSB01 bottle is available separately.
The Reality Check
- Anyone wanting a completely self-contained purchase should look away: keeping carbonation going means obtaining and replacing CO₂ cylinders.
Buyer questions answered
Does the Smeg soda maker include a 1L bottle?
Yes, the EU/global Smeg SKC01EGM includes one bottle. It is made from BPA-free Tritan Renew plastic, contains 50% recycled material according to Smeg, and is dishwasher safe.
Is the Smeg soda maker compatible with standard 60L CO₂ cylinders?
Yes, it is compatible with screw-in CO₂ cylinders rated at 400–425 g and 60–80 L. The cylinder is not included, because apparently fizzy-water logistics must retain one small administrative hurdle.
Is the Smeg carbonated water maker available in Emerald Green?
Yes, the Smeg SKC01EGM is the Emerald Green version with a matt Collezione finish. Emerald Green is the colour specified for this selected model.
Is the Smeg soda maker suitable for a kitchen countertop?
Yes, it measures 24.5 cm deep, 13.5 cm wide and 42 cm high. That narrow footprint is useful when the countertop is already hosting a toaster, a coffee machine and several unresolved life choices.
What is the difference between the Smeg Emerald Green and Matte Jade soda makers?
The selected UK model, SKC01EGM, is listed in Emerald Green, while the supplied US listing identifies a Matte Jade variant. They are different colour variants in the provided listings.
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