over time, does the plastic become "grungy" from water spilled and calcified?
343805
No. I have had this for over a year and it looks brand new. I wipe it off with a paper towel every now and then.
343806
I have had this for our Lab about 6 months now and I can say the plastic is still in great shape.
343807
while it does collect water/dirt etc, an occasional wipe will keep anything from building up.
343808
No it doesn't. I bought mine I want to say almost a year ago or close to and have taken it every where with is on our travels and it holds up really well. Mine has no water marks or calcification and my big girl is a messy drinker.I just give it a wipe down two times a month or so and it looks like new.
654921
It's got a plastic exterior, but it's ready to go- foam or whatnot is inside already. I'd fill with sand though rather than water- much less risk if you've got rowdy kids, and attacking this thing often gets outta hand :)
1589302
See the reviews - someone said the water pours over plastic parts as it pours out.
902834
This is not meant for fuel, it's specifically for water. The plastic is not the same and will decay.
1200125
Have had mine for over a year and I use it out in direct sunlight, no problems so far. Crumbling seems to point to both having been bumped around during shipping and either very old stock or its been exposed to heat for extended periods. Regular bumping during shipping can crack or break plastic parts. Crumbling (assuming it's really crumbling and not just breaking/cracking), usually points to structural deterioration which typically doesn't happen easily to this type of plastic when used/stored in moderate conditions.
599982
There is no plastic in contact with water on the inside of the samovar. Everything that is in contact is either tempered glass or stainless steel. I hope that helps!
1110036
the whole thing is plastic. It might last longer if you got a soft water filter to keep from the hard water deposits from building up. Also if you dont have very good water pressure its not worth it
514325
Not at all. Except for the durability, the fact that it is made of plastic really isn't that evident.
1130082
Yes, like a gray rock-stone and over time the hard water makes it look aged.I have been very happy with it. It is great for small areas.
594576
It's plastic. So different from other mixes, there is no sediment in the bottom.
317550
Don't know. That hasn't been my experience. Has your water gotten harder with more minerals or sediment in it?
382341
No it has not gotten dirty, and the plastic has not gotten brittle or hardened over time
1487650
have had the faucet for about a yr., live in Fla. where the water has a lot of sulfur and no problem yet. without taking the faucet apart most of the parts look plastic...
904699
Yes, plastic-y. :) Not sure how it'd hold up in a swimming pool, but leaky diapers can be cleaned up easily.
1573010
No it not plastic. It mean that it screen the water not letting any chemical come from the faucet.
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
537555
If it's syrup, water and CO2, you're fine. Look at the ingredients for some possible ingredients that may react with the plastic. There's so much stuff in the liquid we are unfamiliar with.