I forgot to ask, If you turn off the hot water, can that spout be used for room temp water? I use room temp water all the time. If not, is there a unit with a room temp spout?
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Yes, if the hot water is turned off, the water that comes out of the hot water spout is room temperature. Like you, I use room temperature water quite a bit and just use the hot water spout without the hot water being turned on. Also, like others have mentioned, the unit is definitely noisy. We have a Clover B9A at the office that isn't quite as aesthetic, but it was less expensive and much quieter. Plus, getting large bottles under the Oasis water dispenser is much more difficult. Hope that is helpful.
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When U demand Hot Water, does the red light come on over the temp selected? If not, no water is flowing!
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Hi Heidi,Absolutely not! This is only for water use. The water stays hot/boiling as long as machine is plugged in....once unplugged, the time it takes to cool down depends on the amount of water in container and external room temperature. I never unplug mine, unless if on vacation... Hope this helps!
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Yes, regardless of if your handle is positioned for running hot OR cold water, you can shut off the water. This has been a GREAT faucet. We are very pleased with the quality, function and looks. I love that the spout can be pulled from the faucet to fill large pots. Spout also retracts nicely.
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Yes, this machine has a low water level shut off design. I personally, use the timer function on mine & don't leave it running when I'm leaving the house. To me, anything that has a heating element/ electric is a potential fire hazard. I also keep mine on the low setting & the distilled water seems to last quite a while. This fills my office (large room) with a nice fragrance. Lemongrass EO is my favorite to use in it. I hope this is helpful to you. Have a blessed day!
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Yes, there is a panel in the heater where you can adjust the temperature to your needs. If your house is big, install a recirculating motor which will give you hot water instantly. You may disable the motor when hot water is not needed.
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Yes, you unplug to turn it off. But be sure to unplug first, then remove from the water or it will stop working. To boil, put in water first, then plug in.
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The switch will not turn off till the water is boiled, so if you take it off early and then put it back onto the base, it will continue heating. Just flip the switch off as you are pouring if you want it off. That's what I do!
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No, it only shuts off the water when it reaches a certain temp. It's not an on/off switch. You'll need to get a shower head that does that.
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No. Why have a sink if you dont want water to come out of it. However, the water comes from the overflow gizmo, if you do not hook it up to the spout then no water will come out at all. It can't be turned on an off like a regular sink. For what its worth, it doesn't use any less water hooked upor not.
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The water is room temperature when you first turn it on, but after a few seconds the water becomes very warm. It cycles through your warm tap. It should not be a problem in the winter. We have had one for a year then added them to our whole house. Have not had any complaints in the winter as far as temp. Again it becomes very warm water with in seconds.
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This unit does not actually HEAT the water. It only aids in maintaining the water temperature. Hot, or at least warm, water must be put into the unit. And even then it only does an adequate job of keeping the water warm. If the unit is turned off, the water will moderate or cool quickly.
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you can turn off the hot water, dont know about the cold water...............
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I placed mine in the dishwasher once without the temperature knob and it came out and is still working fine. I would highly recommend turning off any drying options on your dishwasher. Also, my water may not quite be at sterilizing levels. It came out clean, but I'm reading other reviews now to see how many other people have successfully dishwashed it.
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There is a timed shut-off for this kettle. We use our kettle in a science lab, to provide a source of water at an exact temperature. The kettle holds the temperature very nicely for about a half-hour before it shuts off.
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We use ours on our motor home. We unplug the unit when not in use. As far as we remember there is not an on/off switch. Once you plug it in it immediately starts heating and only takes a few minutes for hot water. When you use the 6 gallons it will reheat quickly. When we are home we are not running electricity to the motor home so the unit stays off. We have had our unit about 2 years and are very happy with it.
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I have used both hot and cold water. It doesn't really make much difference. Hence, I go with the easiest thing -- just plain ol' tap water, cold or room temperature.