will plastic crack or disfigure after a year?
1724098
I can't say for sure, but the plastic seems very durable and I would doubt that would happen.
1724099
I told my son not to put it in the dishwasher. He has not had it crack or craze and I think that's probably why.
1724100
It won't literally crack, but it will start to "craze," in that the stress of the hot liquid in the plastic tube under pressure will cause the plastic to expand outward when you press down the plunger, and then relax when you stop pressing down. Over the course of a year or so the plastic will be disfigured by hundreds of small internal cracks. After more than a year, you will notice that the plastic is leaking through the small cracks--but it never fully cracks apart. It's more like stress fractures that allow the liquid to pass through.
1724101
I was using the coffee maker daily for approximately 9 months and the "shatterproof" body had developed a haze of very small scratches. This was apparently due to the strainer operation. It did not look as clear as the previous glass body, which I cracked while washing, and I was very satisfied with the plastick body. However, the screen strainer on the plunger became distorted and had to be replaced. I was NOT HAPPY with the cost of the replacement part.
841012
No, you will be lucky to get a full year use out of it....but at the price, its not a bad annual investment. If grill is not covered with a custom cover like this, it will be a rusted pile of metal in 90 days. This is my second grill of this type, and replace the cover every year, we get about 6 years use out of the grill...when its covered!
2244675
My experience I would say no not 100% it may last a year or two and then you have to refinish.
514325
Not at all. Except for the durability, the fact that it is made of plastic really isn't that evident.
836580
About one year, although the deteriorating quality may not be noticed until after the replacement has been made!
1334768
I have use the same one on my green house for three years. I will be putting a new one after this winter. I have also build another green house this year and I put the same one on it.I have the new roll aa ready to redo my first green house. It`s a great plastic.
600813
isn't it guaranteed for a year ?... anyway, this is the 21st century and it is usually not worth it to fix it. We used to have a 'fixit' store here and they closed down for that reason. It would probably cost more to fix. but that depends upon what is wrong with it..
2069138
I think I might have had mine for a year now but I would be surprised if it makes it 2 years. It's weak and the immersion blender attachment stopped locking in properly after a few uses.
1612216
Mine is about 4 years old now, and the plastic of the top handle is just now giving out. I intend to replace it with an exact duplicate of this.
1657248
I don't believe there is anything you can do, except perhaps make sure you mount it where it will receive minimum direct sunlight. Plastic ages faster when exposed to UV light. One might try coating the plastic with a layer of UV resistant plexiglass, which may delay the aging process. Or make the thing out of glass. Nothing lasts forever and there are always trade-offs.
1861237
I think you would be ok for a few years (depending on where you live) keeping it in the elements. Having lived in AZ and seeing the effects of high heat on everything, you may want to think about the plastic parts being exposed to extreme temperatures (if you live in such an area).
1421262
I don't think it would last long if you did. It is mostly made of plastic parts.
121993
Ive had this model before and the adjustable plastic piece broke. Replaced it and it broke again. Id say expect two to three years out of it. Can buy a new one for the cost of the replacement part.
595846
Yes, but you'll need to find another one before it breaks. Temporary plastic
28002
Had it a year and it still looks new. Disassembles in probably 5 min. No tools required
1539395
The plastic material is not flexible and it is as durable as plastic can be. As long as you don't drop it or bang it on anything sharp or hard surface, it should not break. Just handle it with care and all should be well. Store it at room temperature.
1467110
Very easily, and over time, maybe a little too easily.I guess don't let it get too hot, or it may affect the plastic.