does water have a bad tast ( like plastic)
1152435
Not at all. We don't notice any off taste and we've had 2 of these for at least a year now.
1152436
when you first get it just make sure to rinse it out. that would be the only time you will get that plastic taste to it. but after you rinse it out i havent gotten any plastic taste. sorry for the delay
1152437
No. There is no taste. I have owned many (military), but you have to keep it clean. And there won't be any taste.
1152438
My husband and I both purchased these last year, and have had no problems - as long as you remember to blow the water back into the bladder after you drink. Water that sits in the hose does tend to get a gross, plastic taste but the water from the main reservoir is fine (just don't leave it sitting in there for days if you can avoid it).
1152439
Nothing that I noticed or that bothered me. Wash before first use. I imagine any unusual taste would be gone after a few washes.
5727
Unfortunately not, but it is the chemical which is used on a regular basis to assure water quality. Just browse the Internet you will find plenty of info on the other chemicals you need to use.
1175654
not really. I taste more of the water's impurities or elements than the bottle itself if left in there for a while (several days)
546734
yes it is plastic, but i have not had any problems. however i do not move the tank at all. i just empty and clean the water were the tank is . so i'm not sure, if you move the tank during cleaning maybe the bottom would crack but i guess you take your chances with any product failing , the tank to this point has worked flawless, and i would recomend it
2035483
Do not know about BPA and yes the hot water pours over the plastic. I got rid of it soon after I got it i was not happy with it. Did not hold temp long.
540879
I have not done this. I have used a block of ice. I don't particularly care for putting plastic in the drinking water.
1069423
Plastic,such as in a child's wading pool? Or in a full siz above ground pool? If it is the latter, I see no problem. But, to be safe, consult a pool specialist or read the directions on like tabs at a box store.
1118914
No, the water is never in contact with plastic. The company fixed that. And, YES, I definitely add 2 drops of liquid, concentrated sea minerals to each glass of water that I drink (Concentrace brand). Otherwise, the body will start leaching minerals from the bones to maintain proper biochemistry.
1758682
I use this at work and will leave water in it overnight and have never noticed a strange or plastic taste. However, if you leave it full and say in the car possibly with exposure to sun there is a slight taste the next day.
1458460
No. Also the filtered water has light black or blue color and taste bad. Do not buy it.
1605373
Yes. Reservoir is plastic, and hoses/tubes are plastic-y. I can't speak to any health effects, but I would've preferred a stainless tank, too
433159
Yes, the lid is plastic so if it is on its side or upside down, the water will come in contact with plastic.
1292206
If they remain in the sun or car and get warm, the water tastes like plastic. But I rarely have that issue. I have 3 sets in my home (2 for adults and one for my child) & he has never complained about taste. I wash mine in the dishwasher and an extra rinse by hand after each use.
1245825
The one I have is all glass, the only plastic part is the gasket that is between the top and the bottom unit and it does not come into contact with either the water or the coffee. So no, the water or coffee does not come into contact with plastic.
855476
There is a filter in the spout that is plastic. I have had this kettle about two weeks now and have not found that the plastic gives off a taste, which was a concern of mine. If I leave the hot water sitting in the kettle with the lid on and then open it, I can detect a slight odor, and I don't reheat that water to use again. Finding a kettle without any interior plastic has been a challenge, but overall I like this kettle.
249401
No, there are no plastic parts inside the kettle. So water does not touch non plastic parts.
1477385
I had no problem with tasting like plastic, I washed the water container with dish soap and any other parts that would come out. I made a few cups with water only and never had a problem.