Can I use it with a plastic mug?
1721439
Yes mate... just make certain you unplug before you take it out of the mug it will burn out!!!
1721440
Since I have not used it I really don't know but when I had one years back you could not use it with a plastic mug.
1721441
Sorry, I am not sure. I ordered it for my son-in-law who drives a semi-truck statewide. I could ask him.
1721442
There is always a risk that if it were to tip, you might melt down.Melt downs, whether plastic cups, emotional or nuclear are generally bad.paul bruce
1721443
I asked my son-in-law and he said that, " Yes, but do not let it boil or the cup will melt. Just get it to hot enough to drink." Metal, aluminum, tin, no problem to get to boiling point.
1721444
i don't know. i returned mine because when i got it, it said the element contains lead on a label on the cord.
1721445
We've only tried it with the type of insulated mug that fits into a cup holder in our pick up. I believe the inside of that is plastic, and it doesn't seem to cause a problem. I'd be cautious, though, if you are talking about the type of mug you get at convenience stores because that plastic is not very substantial.
1413218
I haven't tried it with plastic. The manufacturer recommended metal so that is what I use.
883910
You could since it's entirely plastic, but I would be concerned about getting water in it. Wouldn't want it to get moldy.
83225
Sure they can be used for that, you will need extra room in the frig. No different then any other plastic cup!
502414
NO! Unless you like the putrid taste of plastic overriding your beverage. Heat your water in a different, truly microwaveable container and then transfer to this one, if you must. The mug didn't melt or warp in the microwave, but that strong chemical flavor it imbued into my water was a real turnoff and I'm not too sure how safe it was, either. I now use this for only for cold beverages when working out, etc.
95359
no. it's cheap and it leaks with even cold beverages. plastic wouldn't hold up to hot.
1752562
Yes as long as the opening is the same size or a little bit smaller than a normal mug
1643499
Absolutely not. The exterior stays cool even with boiling water. Hot drinks stay that way for longer than with a ceramic mug though, so be aware of that.
2014635
No, I would not use it IN a drinking mug because it has a very distinct smell and would alter the taste of whatever you put in the mug. If there is wood accent on the outside of the mug, not the inside, it would be safe.
1354691
I suppose you could as long as the mugs are not that heavy or big, maybe small teacup size. Great idea I might steal it some day!
879576
No I would not think it would be safe because it could melt the plastic . Also if they did the metal would become hot and possibly burn the child. I would recommend heating the liquid in something else then pour it in this cup.
53902
The Aladdin website says, "yes." I've done mine, and generally had no problem, but as the mug ages, there is a risk that the seal between the inner and outer sections will break and leak, getting water into the gap and reducing the insulating ability. Also, once water gets between the layers, you really wouldn't want to microwave the mug. Things could get too exciting. The water could get in during hand washing, but the wider temperature range of dishwasher washing seems more likely to break the seal earlier. With mine, so far, the rubbery sealing bits in the cap, that seal the mouth and vent openings seem to be the first thing to go, not the inner-outer joint. To maximize the life of the rubbery bits, do not store the mug with the cap snapped shut.
188765
about coffee mug i believe you can. but I don't know about the water bottle. It depends on the size of it.
541081
THis type of plastic is designated "safe for reheating or warming only," which I assume means you can't actually cook in it safely. But for reheating coffee or tea, should be fine. I'm still loving my mug!
878950
I don't know whether the type of plastic of which the cup is made would be safe for hot drinks. I can say that, if you could get the cup to work at all with the top on, then using it for hot drinks would not be a good idea and would probably be a bit dangerous. I do not recommend this cup at all even for cold drinks - I especially wouldn't recommend it for hot.
1413220
I wouldn't use it with plastic. It heats up enough to melt ice, so use only metal to be safe.
622298
You could but I wouldn't recommend it. It wouldn't insulate and the plastic is somewhat thin and might stretch due to too being heated. Its definitely better for cold liquids but check the manufacturers website and that might give you the information you are looking for.