do you keep the red plug in when you are pouring? I don't understand this
637039
I believe the red plug is to be in the spout when your pouring your juices into the separator so if your pour to fast it won't come shooting out of the spout. It's the only time I use the red plug. Love this separator!
637040
No, the red stopper is only used to keep an air pocket in the spout for when separating fat from the liquids you want to keep. Basically I use it in je following fashion. Pour my liquids from my roasting pan through the gray strainer and into the measuring cup with the red plug inserted into the spout... This will prevent the fats from getting into the spout. Put the measuring cup/separator into the fridge to help it cool faster and once the fat has separators it will float to the top as its lighter than "water". It should be hardened and white. Now pull out the plug and pour the liquid contents out through the spout. No, the red stopper is only used to keep an air pocket in the spout for when separating fat from the liquids you want to keep. Basically I use it in je following fashion. Pour my liquids from my roasting pan through the gray strainer and into the measuring cup with the red plug inserted into the spout... This will prevent the fats from getting into the spout. Put the measuring cup/separator into the fridge to help it cool faster and once the fat has separators it will float to the top as its lighter than "water". It should be hardened and white. Now pull out the plug and pour the... » Read More No, the red stopper is only used to keep an air pocket in the spout for when separating fat from the liquids you want to keep. Basically I use it in je following fashion. Pour my liquids from my roasting pan through the gray strainer and into the measuring cup with the red plug inserted into the spout... This will prevent the fats from getting into the spout. Put the measuring cup/separator into the fridge to help it cool faster and once the fat has separators it will float to the top as its lighter than "water". It should be hardened and white. Now pull out the plug and pour the liquid contents out through the spout. « Show Less
637041
You take the red stopper off when you pour. The red stopper cleans the fat out of the spout in case some got in there. It has never happened to me, the separator works wonderful.
637042
No. You remove reg plug when ready to pour. Insert the reg plug before pouring the liquid into the separator. It prevents liquid from entering the spout, keeping all liquid together and all fat in the main chamber. Once it's done resting/separating, remove the plug, the spout will fill with the separated broth and you're go to go. Hope this helps!
637043
No. You first insert the red plug in the spout then pour your broth into the cup part. Then, wait for the fat to separate and rise to the top (it takes a few minutes and sticking the entire thing into the fridge speeds up the process). After the fat has risen to the top of the liquid, take the plug out of the spout. This will draw the liquid into the spout but not the fat. As you pour, the fat stays floating on the top of the liquid. It does seem a little strange to visualize, but once you buy the product and see it in person it makes sense.
1054768
There's a small base station with a plug that the kettle sits on top of. When the water has boiled, you just pick up the kettle and pour and the base stays behind.
1691565
NO!! We soaked ours in hot water for almost three months, had to replace the plug and handle, coat the seams in wax, and it still won't hold liquid. This stupid thing still leaks, just slowly. If you take the plug out of it, drips in a almost constant stream. We followed the directions, but to no avail. It also took three months to get it. Sorry, but this is an interesting conversational piece, but not really functional.
1019801
Hello,I had the same question. It takes a while for the liquid in the bottle to go down. If the bottle starts to get warm after being plugged in, it should be working. I have noticed that if you plug it in in a room with the door open, it takes much longer for the bottle to go down. If you close the door to the room, it will go down faster.Good luck!
99156
I have not had that problem. Using the front of the cup that has the pouring spout avoids that problem.
174146
No plug for draining but I just pot it out and leave it upside down to dry.
515751
There is a relief valve on the plug. When you get them full it will weep out of that hole. Time to quit pumping on the fill bulb. When you disconnect the fill bulb and tubing quite a bit of water remains in the tube. Pull tube out of water jug and drain both ends bag into jug. The whole system is slick for hard to reach batteries. Spendy, but the convenience is worth the price.
1306385
We use a blue bucket to fill it with the pour lip on it. We put the fill plug in take the top off and fill it.
364655
No. You need start with both of the little cups full of water. You take the white plug at the top off and allow the it to fill with water. Then put plug back on and fill with co2. The bottom fills first then fills the top. After a week or so I need to let a bit of air out of the top again.
41833
There is a switch on the pump that allows you to set the degree of flow. I didn't want to bother with pulling the pump back out, so I just stuck some hornwort in front of the output. Voila! Happy neons!
403616
It stays open on it's own while pouring. You have to flip it shut or open with the tab.
468059
Nope. You're only supposed to keep it working for 10 seconds. You should see the valve on the container pucker. If not there is probably something wrong with the container.
187845
I believe it is to keep you from pushing the plug in too far. It is removable if you dont want to use it.
1858612
Good question. We've been using this for more than 6 months now with our baby and she loves it. We never once use the drain plug, just like you mentioned, just flip it upside down and it's empty. We afixed some "non slip Tub Tattoos " to make it less slippery for the baby
1138839
You're referring to the travel plug which is included with the cup. I haven't used the travel plug at all. My son drinks all day long, so I don't worry about it. If you leave the cup alone for a while, and it's full, the liquid will rise through the straw and may leak onto the table/floor, etc. whenever I see that happening, I sip from his cup and it's a non-issue.
1966959
The plug should be put in the spout before you pour the liquid into the cup. The spout is located so low on the cup, the liquid will enter the spout and go up as you fill the cup. The plug prevents the liquid from coming up the spout and spilling out.
1249809
Not when it is closed and not when it is sitting upright or when pouring, Overall, I'm really pleased with this product. The only time it drips down the front is when I'm filling it from the handle side. If you fill it from the spout side there is no drip.