Does the water actually flow over the bottle itself or just inside the machine and not touch the bottle?
318478
It flows over the bottle itself. On a typical 750ml wine bottle, the water starts pouring on the bottle where the bottle widens from the neck.
318479
I am sorry that I cannot answer that question. I never received the item and eventually got a refund.
547053
We leave ours on full flow and only use the touch feature, and have not experienced any problems. Our works without any problems.
1159735
I don't store the bottle if it has water inside -- if it has water in it, I let it sit upright, not on its side or upside down. I haven't had problems with leaking, the water flows freely when I turn it upside down, and comes out at a slower flow if it's on its side, but to my understanding it's working as expected. Pour the water out or as another answer says, keep the original bottle cap to keep the bottle sealed.
751301
Hi Dara, There is a "spike" inside the top. You do not have to punch in the top of the water bottle before putting it on.
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It sounds to me like the capsule is not being punctured. If this is happening the water will start to flow but is being stopped, thus the bump. I have never done this but try doing it without a capsule but be ready and have your finger on the off switch. Are you pressing the lever down until it touches the top of the machine? Also, if it is a used machine, check the manual, it just may need to be cleaned where the water goes through the capsule. If this does not help, let me know I will try to help. Bandit7342@aol.com
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Unless i have been using it wrong, the hose is where the water is expelled not entered. I tried to pump thru the hose and it wouldn't suck any water up thru the hose. I could be wrong make sure to verify 1st answer.
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There is a little metal ball that moves whenever iyou squeeze contwiner. I never have put my finger over it since the little ball automatically covers the hole when squeezed. You can fill bottle up and sit it down and it doesn't leak cause the little ball blocks the hole. It is pretty neat. Shalom. {:0)
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There is a little turbine in the unit which the water passes over to record the amount, it moves rather freely. Would the rain barrel water have enough push to move that little turbine? I don't know, how I would have the answer for that. Give it a try, I'd like to know.
1043043
After filling the waterer it is important that the base is secured tightly to the bottle. Once it is turned over this will create a vacuum effect only allowing a small amount of water to filer out as needed.
852249
I don't... The machine vibrates of you leave it on a stiff surface but the bottles should not receive any vibration
1606454
the tip of the water pic turns opening the water flow, when it is completely closed I have no dripping. It also determines the force of the water coming out.
1077610
No. The only plastic inside is the little filter in the spout, you can remove it. Even at full water limit it doesn't touch it anyway.
237511
Not enough info to give help. I've used mine dozens of times with no problems. Is air being pumped into the bottle? You should be able to see the water bubbling inside.
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No it is loaded from the top. The bottom has a little compartment for storage I put some disposable cups in. For the Water you have to take the cap completely off and then put it in. It sounds scarry like water will spill everywhere when you flip it, but it's just like pouring milk in a bowl only you continue to flip it all the way upside down and it sits on a piece on the inside. I am a horrible clutz and I've never spilled any water. The only time water was when I didn't realize the bottle itself had a hold at the bottom so the bottle itself leaked all over my floor before I ever opened it to use it. I hope this works. No it is loaded from the top. The bottom has a little compartment for storage I put some disposable cups in. For the Water you have to take the cap completely off and then put it in. It sounds scarry like water will spill everywhere when you flip it, but it's just like pouring milk in a bowl only you continue to flip it all the way upside down and it sits on a piece on the inside. I am a horrible clutz and I've never spilled any water. The only time water was when I didn't realize the bottle itself had a hold at the bottom so the bottle itself leaked all over my floor before I ever opened... » Read More No it is loaded from the top. The bottom has a little compartment for storage I put some disposable cups in. For the Water you have to take the cap completely off and then put it in. It sounds scarry like water will spill everywhere when you flip it, but it's just like pouring milk in a bowl only you continue to flip it all the way upside down and it sits on a piece on the inside. I am a horrible clutz and I've never spilled any water. The only time water was when I didn't realize the bottle itself had a hold at the bottom so the bottle itself leaked all over my floor before I ever opened it to use it. I hope this works. « Show Less
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No, only liquid will flow. A bead is moved when the button is depressed allowing liquid to flow through. So it's not like an open spigot, it's a very tiny opening the size of a BB.
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There is a drip plate under the bottom center hole which catches everything that flows. The inside does get covered with some drippings but comes off easily with wet paper towels.
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The bottle doesn't squeeze very easily. With mine if you squeeze it the water can come out around the o - ring. Been like that since I got it. Long to short. I'd say no.