I'd like to get these, but I am concerned about the reviews that say they leak. Are they truly functional, or just for a novelty, fun gift? Thanks!
198582
They are definitely meant as a novelty, but they are very functional. Remember, they are thin plastic.
198583
Functional, yes. A bit cheaply made, yes. The leakage issue isn't the glass it's self but around the rim it can leak into the inner chamber due to being poorly glued. Some plexiglass solvent/adhesive will fix it right up. Don't expect too much.
198584
I gave it to my mother-in-law as a gift. I just checked in with her today to see how they are holding up. She said she uses them often and has not had a problem with them leaking.
198585
I do use mine but they do leak. I am hoping they improve the seal. But I love em and use them...I just make sure i hand wash them and NEVER let them sit in a sink full of water and NO dishwasher.
2058777
I would purchase them. They are wonderful gifts and are exactly as advertised. Everyone I've given them to has raved about them and they themselves have then purchased them for gifts.Go for it!
605024
Yes (although I ordered them and they both leak, the company wouldn't let me return them.) I would go with another company.
2036687
almost no leakage. I've used them for years on-air with pretty heavy processing and no problems. Go for it.
1095709
I use them to put coins in them....so far they work great for protection for the coins....haven't tried putting liquid in them....putting liquid in them and handling constantly I think they would start leaking...hope I helped......
1520460
Yep, I just got these and they leak all over the place when not upright. Going to try jtrumpio's solution.
1469068
No, they don't leak as long as you have them pointing up. We use them for demonstrating hydraulics with plain water.
1053275
I have 3 kids that use them and have never had a problem with leaks and one son who always has a problem with leaks. I think it is user error :)
834746
Honestly, we didn't try to put liquids in them. I think it might because the push part is tight and it holds suction. I think they might leak after a while though, but if it was gonna be holding the liquids for a short period of time, i believe it would work well.
1941473
Yes, they are very nice and pliable. That is one of the things I like best about them. They are great for shampoos, conditioners, lotions, things like that. If you have something more 'watery' you do risk some leaking though. They do not have a valve or anything on them. Again they are PERFECT for something with a shampoo like consistency.
408869
I wouldn't risk it. They'll definitely leak eventually. They were pretty good brand new, but after a while they start to leak just laying on its side.
971440
No problems with leaking and I have had mine for a few months now. They work great! I use them not only for my baby chicks, but for my adult chickens. It conserves water and the chickens have fresh water by using them.
1289082
I have not had an issue with leaking yet. Have been using one for about a two weeks so sorry will know more in a month or so.
1096957
I haven't had anything leak through when using them... They hold a lot more than you think they would.
1369266
That would surprise me...wait a sec....ok tried it...it didn't leak but I only watched it for like 20 seconds... Btw... I've now owned like 30 of these things now.... They are the most versatile things I've ever used....
1691766
I wouldnt buy them.. They leak. Kids used them 2 times and Had to throw out.
580447
We own several of these and have never had one leak. They fall over in the back of vehicles while offroading and get knocked around, but as of yet, none of ours have ever leaked. As long as you seal it properly it's designed not to leak.