Outdoor Use: Any concern for it being in the Texas sun all day? Will it make the water too hot to drink, being made of steel?
216045
Yes, they would get way too hot in the sun. I live in SoCal, I shade my dogs outdoor water bowls to keep them cool. If not an option, I'd suggest light colored ceramic bowl
216046
Yes I think it would get really hot. I am in Florida which is very hot and wouldn't leave outdoors.
697954
I've found that if the hose stays in the shade, then it's cool enough to drink right away. If any part of the hose is in the sun, however, then the water in that area does heat up... :(
635010
I have been using mine on the patio for years. I use it to feed the local critters like the squirrels. It is in the shade most of the time. The bottle part is plastic and if left in direct sunlight for hours I would imagine it might melt.
1157347
It can get pretty hot. As long as it is not making a lot of noise (bearing) and it is pumping water, it should be fine. I would just keep an eye on it for a while.
700295
Hello Patricia,Sorry late getting back to you...The Bull Product is mostly enclosed, the condenser is not enclosed...Shouldn't sit in water and would needprotection from the rain, hot sun etc...Once again ours is built in...We had one that lasted five years, and another one that lasted one year.We have two in our outside counter Kitchen...They are helpful. Hopefully this helps.
967176
My table is on my deck covered when not in use as are the chairs around it. When I am using it, I have a 9 foot umbrella overhead. So, with that in mind, it is never too hot to use. It is a metal, though, so left exposed without a cover in the sun may make it hot. I imagine it could be cooled down quickly just wiping the surface with a towel dipped in cold water. Hope my comments have helped you. Enjoy your summer!
468143
Won't be too hot to drink, but well enough as a hot drink. Even you place simple cold water on it, it will turn to warm temperature.
2057738
Yes very much so...I am in Florida so it rains everyday during the summer. The unit is powder coated and so far there has been no rust or corrosion at all. I am using two of them as plant tables for my herbs and they get watered every day. Good buy for the money.
1225492
I personally don't think so... but it would also depend on how hot you would need to fill it with. I have used this in climates where I had the fortune of hanging it outside for the day and returning in the later afternoon. There is a thermometer on there to tell you how hot it gets during the day. I know that while others had cold spring water I had enjoyed a warm to hot shower. Cloudy days will effect the amount of heat this will capture. If you are warming water over a camp fire or stove, etc... I would not fill with boiling water, for the obvious reason of burning yourself while trying to fill it, and burning yourself while using it. Mine was very durable and compact and had the daily usage. I hope this helps.
1756390
These water heaters are virtually free of metal to the environment. The outsides are of a high grade plastic material impervious to rust. The water connectors are metal and the element of course also is metal, but again covered by a double plastic cover. We have six of these tanks and see no reason why it would not be a worthwhile addition to yours even in a damp environment. We've installed them between ceiling of Dinning Room and floor of bathroom above to get close by hot water; every sink in the house has a small tank installed underneath it, a most enjoyable INSTANT hot water situation. in my opinion you can't go wrong. The only drawback to these tanks is it he thermostat which is on the weak side and when need to replace it pops up costs in the forty dollar neighborhood, but... if you can handle a screwdriver and are smart enough to turn off the power, replacement is a SNAP. Good luck with your setup. You'll be pleased. HGM
1032212
Yes, the metal gets very hot because the water is boiling. There is no need to touch the metal but one cannot use it near young children or anyone who cannot understand to refrain from touching the metal.
1058619
I don't think it is for hot. It is a horribly designed ice water jug. It is cheap at Walmart.
1637256
If it was a course grind it *might* be OK. Also I use it to heat the water pretty hot. Not sure on the temp but the plastic holds up well.
1916447
It takes most of a day in direct sunlight to get "warm". Never have I gotten the water hot. I just hammer a nail in a tree to hang it.
94401
Funny you should ask, I was wondering the same thing.On The One hand I really don't think so, However with me being in the hottest part of of Texas, I don't usually sit outside in the summer time, especially when the temp. reaches 98 or 100.
2040340
Yes, it can. It also has a pressure release valve on the top. It does need some good sun and a bit of time to boil. And, of course, the warmer the day, the faster it will boil. We haven't tried it on a cold sunny day yet. But I'm confident it will work. The water does get hot.
1054619
I'm afraid not, if you leave it under the hot sun, most likely it'll get warm. Not forgetting it's black in color and it's made of plastic material in n out. If you're using it as a water bag placing inside ya bag pack, what you can do is fill 1/3 or even half of it with ice cubes then fill it up with water. Wrap it up with a towel and place it in ya bag. It'll keep you cool and give you ice cool water to drink. If you had a base camp, I suggest you hang it under a tree or any place with shade. Hope this answer ya question. Happy hiking