Does it stay closed when in something like a backpack? My push-button Contigo seems to always find a way to open the valve accidentally
161430
It has come open for me occasionally when I don't use the wire latch part, but as long as you use the wire latch it's perfect! Mine has never opened in my bag once I remembered to use that.
161431
Absolutely. When you push the cap down after drinking, you hear a snap. Then it has a wire connector that slips over the opening also. Mine has not leaked a bit, and I have carried it in my backpack and in my huge travel purse with no problems. I love mine! I hope this helps. :)
2201530
This is an old question but... I believe it twists so when they drop it, it won't just pop out. The tommy tippie cups are similar but the valve only pushes in so when my kid throws it from his high chair the valve pops out and drink goes everywhere. So its a good thing!
551384
Yes, if you pull it towards you it locks open. If you push it back it just opens, then when you let go it shuts off.
807773
You kind of have to bite and pull it open. It seemed like I had to bite and suck pretty hard to get the water out (as in much harder than a camelbak). There is a plastic piece on the valve that also fell off mid race and I almost lost it. That said it is a decent product for the price- I recommend it more for men though because it would fit someone with broad shoulders better.
1123742
Lid will feel slightly loose until the pressure builds up. There's almost no way to make this thing unsafe...the most unsafe thing you can do is attempt to let the pressure off manually by releasing the top valve without shielding your hand from the steam. Be sure you point the skinny end of the pressure valve on top toward you...once the pressure builds up, this should be pretty much sealed. If not, it isn't seated quite right.
2191492
When you open it, it stays open without holding it open. Then you can close it.
754207
There is a rubber/plastic gasket around the inside of the button case that , if seated properly when you close the case, should keep water out. Have you checked the operation at the distance from the gate? It has a limit to it's range of transmission. Sounds like it might be a stretch.
1499451
Well you know you have to screw the top on to the bottom. And sometimes I caught myself using the handle to traits it. Which might cause it to get loose. I have never had the valve blow out tho
864943
Interesting question. I think you are asking whether the timer opens a pilot valve and then line pressure opens the main valve, or whether the timer opens the main valve. It is my impression that the timer opens the main valve and thus it would work with low pressure - but I may be wrong. I have actuated it when it was not connected to water and I heard it click. But that could have been a pilot. I stopped using mine since it stuck open one night, neighbor called me, and I had to drive to my cabin in the forest to turn it off. Easy way to find out - buy and send it back if you don't like.
435234
No problem at all, wrapped it in a pillow case, very comfy. I didn't fully infflate it cause I don't like firm pillows. If you bite down slightly it will open the valve with no problem
1499454
I have not had the a problem with the valve. The handle is a little loose. Probably use it to tighten the top. Otherwise it works great!!
1177268
The grey lever just above the handle is the steam release valve. When it is pushed, a strong jet of steam escapes. When it is released, the steam stops. It is very efficient. The nature of the steamer requires that you hold it to use it, so there is no continuous steam of steam. If you wanted to make a steam tent or something, you could use tape to hold it down, I guess, but the steam is forceful, so it would not be a gentle steam that would escape. There are many attachments, though, that disperse the steam in many ways. I hope this helps, although I could probably be more effective if I knew what you wanted to use it for.
389604
It does have an overflow, no idea of the brand. As noted below , there is no lever to engage the closure, the one time I tried to push it down and then reopen I hard a very hard time releasing the closure.
1346464
Presta adapters don't go into the head far enough to open the valve. I'm trying to find a solution myself as well!
1466462
I don't have this problem, so I can't help you. I empty the bottle immediately after each ride and leave the top off until I fill it again. I also never close the valve, since the bottle sits upright in my bike rack holder.
403616
It stays open on it's own while pouring. You have to flip it shut or open with the tab.
1805933
so far, mine has been fine but i did read a few reviews that others had this problem before i got the hang of it, had trouble closing it and figuring out the steam non-steam valve and it would not even go on but subsequently - after getting help from my grand-daughter it is fine. is there a problem with closing and/or the gasket - is it clean?