Are both reservoirs steel or plastic? Some reviewers say plastic, but the description says "features a food-grade stainless steel water tank" ?
1974003
I concur with Cool Products. Certainly stainless steel. Must flush before, as per the directions.
1974004
All tanks are stainless steel 304 grade and the housing is food grade silicon. The plastic or metallic taste happens because the unit was not properly flushed at arrival or because the lack of use that allows the water to sit down inside the tanks and housing for too long (happens with all coolers in the market). This could also require to flush the first or second glass when serving, but it goes away.
1974005
All the tank on the inside are stainless steel grade. The outside housing of the unit itself is plastic.
1941234
The lid is plastic but the body is stainless steel. When in use water does splash up to the inside of the lid so I use withou lid on. Just have to be careful to watch when lid is off and make sure it turns off. I just did not like the smell of the plastic-that's why I use without the lid.
373104
The body of the machine is stainless steel/ The only part that isn't is the lid that covers the work bowl area, which is made of plastic. I've owned this machine for years now and have never had any problems with it. This is built like a tank. Excellent quality for sure.
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.
838680
My understanding is: the water tank and tubing are stainless steel. That is what the mfr stated and is one of the reasons I bought it. It also makes great coffee.
1864845
I'm sure it's steel. That's the normal material for such a tank. If it were stainless or aluminum, I'm sure they would make it known.
1813912
plastic, the steel is just the outside...also, mine got black mold pretty quick in the lid...I only used mine for ice water and washed it every few days
641854
Yes the tank is stainless steel. This machine works great, it's easy to use and my wife and I are very happy with it.
129010
It is a plastic. However it is better made than the rectangular containers which do tend to crack. So far I have had not any problems after three month of heavy use.
462006
The one I purchased was poly plastic. I agree that this one looks like steel though.
772446
Yep. Plastic. I have had two of them. They are rugged enough for what they are meant for. However. Do not leave them out with water in them if you get below freezing temps as that will mean you will need to buy a second one as well. :).
131420
It is plastic. The cooler is a plastic cooler with a stainless steel exterior.
638260
The one I received are stainless steel and red plastic around it. Mine haven't leaked and the ducks and chickens are using it.
599277
It is all stainless steel except for the filter and pump housing that is located inside the upper bowl. I am still pleased with it. However due to my cat liking to dip her paws into the water, I need to clean it twice a week but that isn't a problem. It is very easy to clean.
281211
it's definitely all steel construction! there are just a few plastic parts: the power swiches, and the door handle, and the cooling fan. we distill our water into the glass jar so there is never any contact of water with plastic.
814824
The casing of the filters are plastic. The tank is stainless steel. I think that the plastic is safe because it has to endure high pressure. I believe that the tank is the most important part. You will be using the water int he tank first
1081584
I believe it's plastic, and the spouts have leaked on both of mine since day 1. My husband spent quite a bit of time trying to tighten the pieces, but he was only able to get 1 of them to stop leaking. Hope this is helpful.