Is the tank break resistant? What is the water tank made of.
770467
The entire thing is made of a very sturdy plastic. We have had ours for about 10 years or more and it's still holding up and in perfect shape.
1724504
Plastic. It is very hard to keep the ph level right in this tank. Have been told by others with larger aquariums that smaller tanks are harder to maintain. Bought a 10 gallon tank and have had no problems
315163
Yes, it's made of all durable plastic. I recently put both of the ones I purchased in the shower on cleaning day, sprayed them with bleach, scrubbed, rinsed and dried them and put them back in their spot. Never to rust or come apart that I can see. One of the best buys. If I could find an extra toilet paper holder that doesn't rust while hanging on the tank, I would be in good shape.
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
310789
It's made of a heavy plastic...If U drop it....itwon't break....Its durable
1867818
It is made of sturdy plastic. I've used it many times and its held up very well. Works great!
807030
If the reason for the question is expected durability, this thing is built like a tank. The feeder tube and other components are indeed plastic. I haven't taken it apart to learn the inside. You certainly would not regret your purchase. We absolutely love it ... in fact we have 2 ... one for each of our homes.
845280
It is made out of plastic. I bought mine approximately one month and so far, it is working. You cannot put too much water in it, so it really doesn't last long and then if you still want it to operate, you have to put more water in it. I love mine so far.
692271
Yes, the shell is made of plastic, but then again, they make football helmets out of plastic as well. So plastic can be VERY strong and durable. And that is exactly what this rice cooker is, durable. I can only say, the overall quality of this appliance is so fantastic, I have long forgotten about the price I paid. And yes, I did "agonize" over spending this amount on a rice cooker, but am so glad I did. No, the plastic will not melt from normal use.
1304352
Hello! Its made of plastic. Pretty durable, as I have dropped it ,several times (full and empty), w/o problems or leaks. Satisfied with its construction.
1339494
I couldn't answer that. Good tank for holding water. Cheaper if you buy it at tractor supply. I found out after I bought mine. Save you $40 with shipping etc.
1201293
Yes. It is made of a study cardboard but it lasts as long as i keep away from water, etc. I am normally careful with my items. :)
676054
The water tank is Polypropylene. Which is generally considered a very good chemical resistant material. It is certainly not cheap plastic.The instruction manual says the following for material: Cap; Porcelain; Base; ABS; Sink; PP; O-Ring; Silicone; Lens; PC.I don't know what essential oils you will be using but I suspect it will be fine with most normal essential oils. Some experts will say that citrus essential oils such as lemon and orange should not be used in a plastic container. But as I said, polypropylene is a tough, chemical resistant material and should be able to easily stand up to dilute citrus oils. The water tank is Polypropylene. Which is generally considered a very good chemical resistant material. It is certainly not cheap plastic.The instruction manual says the following for material: Cap; Porcelain; Base; ABS; Sink; PP; O-Ring; Silicone; Lens; PC.I don't know what essential oils you will be using but I suspect it will be fine with most normal essential oils. Some experts will say that citrus essential oils such as lemon and orange should not be used in a plastic container. But as I said, polypropylene is a tough, chemical resistant material and should be able to... » Read More The water tank is Polypropylene. Which is generally considered a very good chemical resistant material. It is certainly not cheap plastic.The instruction manual says the following for material: Cap; Porcelain; Base; ABS; Sink; PP; O-Ring; Silicone; Lens; PC.I don't know what essential oils you will be using but I suspect it will be fine with most normal essential oils. Some experts will say that citrus essential oils such as lemon and orange should not be used in a plastic container. But as I said, polypropylene is a tough, chemical resistant material and should be able to easily stand up to dilute citrus oils. « Show Less
24307
It is made of some kind of rubber. They hold alot of water. I use them for baby ducks to swim in. I wash their towel bedding in them, and I use them to hold feed at fedding time for lots of ducks. They are very strong, but the long flat ones like this bends in you try to carry water in it.Janet
761512
Yes, it is made out of pretty tough plastic and it is water proof. This will be my second year using it for the winter in WY. We'll see how it holds up for it's second year of use!
2043177
The unit is made of High Density Poly Ethylene. It is a food grade plastic designed for use with water. It doesn't leach BPA because of the type of plastic. It is made locally in Wisconsin for AquaCera.
1005722
It's made of pretty tough plastic. I have been dropping mine on the ground for IPSC competitions for a year and no cracks yet.