Do you leave water out at room temp for days? Will it have bacteria??
1572821
I leave a 5 gallon water out at room temperature all the time and it's out for a couple of months and haven't had any issues with water quality.
1572822
We do leave them at room temp,every day.We wash the dispenser well and let dry thoroughly every month or so. Always keep whatever 5 gallon jugs you are using clean and let them dry completely before refilling as well.We have had no trouble with it and we have had it for a year.
1572823
we use at least 15 gallons of water a week and does not have time to go stale but I am sure if you don't use it very much and the water just sits there it could go stale. Make sure to let the water run out at least once a month and then clean the bottom out just to be on the safe side. we have never gotten sick from bacteria in water. hope this helps.
1572824
Water does not need to be refrigerated. Bacteria need food to survive and thrive. Water is not food. For freshness and to make sure there isn't anything growing, I wash the bottles and the dispenser maybe once a month or so with just a little tiny bit of bleach in the water. I'm sure the bleach isn't necessary but it makes me feel better. HAha. We've been very happy with this purchase and we fill our bottles at Whole Foods for $.39/gallon; same price as at Walmart. (just closer to my house.)
378645
I put chilled, filtered water in mine...and I guess it depends on how humid the room might be. Inside a building I don't see much at all in the way of condensation. Best water bottle I've ever used, really!
2027002
No, you don't have to keep it dry. When I know that I wont be using it for a few days or longer I empty and dry it. If your are on a hiking trip and need the water leave it full!
2012762
No heating it would kill the live cultures. Maybe you could put it in water, fresh breastmilk or formula at room temp. if you know baby will drink soon. I put the probiotic in juice but we are past the baby stage.
1940399
No. It just cools better and longer if you take it out of the fridge, but it also feels cool at room temp. It certainly doesn't "spoil" or anything.
747678
It is safe to leave on as long as the room is not already hot. So in the summer, when the temps were high, we unplugged the heater. But get a under water thermometer, so you can monitor the water and make sure it does not get too hot for your fish.
2171548
I fill mine completely with ice then add ice cold water from the fridge, when it is kept in an air conditioned setting I have had ice last to the next day. When I add room temp water to the ice I still have ice at the end of the day, but not much.
389831
I always keep it at room temperature. There is nothing on the bottle regarding the need for refrigeration....I hope that helps,
1600278
you can store it in the fridge,no problem....but it is fine to store room temp as long as it is not hot!
160378
My water stays cold or room temp. Never ever warm. You may want to call about that.
1532369
I do mine by hand in room temp water in a mild detergent. Rinse in cold . fresh air dry.
1917936
no, I don't refrigerate at all. It's best at room temperature. I have to place in hot water for a few minutes each time I use it because of the thick consistency.
2255482
its recommended to take out all bottles in one time & refrigerate the ones u r not using.. though my sister keeps it back in the sterilizer on the 24 hr mode always on.
91246
Yes, you can turn it off for a short time. It will continue to drip so that your water temp stays constant. You must turn it off with the wall valve when you're done.
64580
I've put warm water inside, but not hot. Not sure about the toxic part though. Hope this helps!
45206
No. We leave ours out on the counter and drop a bit into coffee or tea in the mornings. It stays solid at room temperature but melts quickly in coffee. I like the taste in coffee.
233780
It keeps water at room temperature if it's cold out. I would be cautious about using hot water though. Best to use a thermos.