Regarding the rust, it may be the iron content in your water rather than the product itself? Is that probable since stainless steel doesn't rust?
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Never had rust in my water at all. Once had what looked like rust when I had a well! I think this is a great product.
2074924
I've been using my dripper all summer, and have had no problems with rust. The birds are quite enthusiastic about the dripping water. If the bird bath is not routinely cleaned out with a brush, you can get a red-brown algal growth, with may look like rust.
2074925
I have owned my since summer and have no rust problems. It's been a great addition to my yard. The birds love it!
2074926
I can not answer this question as I returned the product immediately,I believe that this product is advertised as a complete system and it is not.
864888
This is our second Kettle. The first one lasted for many years before it needed to be replace. I checked our latest one (which we have used for several months) and there is no rusting on the vent straw. Not sure what would cause that. Perhaps it's the water? Just a thought.
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I am thinking of getting one too - I am just reading ingesting small amounts of rust isn't harmful, and various cleaning techniques can help (baking soda, bottle brushes). I think I will take the risk and just make an extra effort to make sure it's dry when it's not in use. I can't imagine that it's made of any but food-grade stainless steel...
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It is recommended (and I do!) use distilled water...very inexpensive and I've seen no rust at all.
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well I would love to know that also. Mine rusts just months after I get a new one. I have to keep getting new ones. Hope another person can answer your/my question
750410
I have had no issues with rust in 2 years with near constant use. Scale was an issue but citric acid descaling and using filtered water fixed that.
1552500
Hi Daniel,I got mine on April 21st. I'm using it daily ever since.I just checked it, and there was no sign of rust inside it.Note: I fill it with water from the reverse osmosis purifier only. Maybe that's why I haven't got any rust.ibraheem
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For me, it didn't rust, but the metal on the bottom inside became splotchy and discolored. And it happened after the first time of use. You can see what it looks like here: http://tinypic.com/r/zv6h3d/5(I still use it though.)
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Not really sure how, the materials appear to be plastic, stainless steel or chrome. Unless you have rust flakes in your water or something like that. Anyway, I think I would look up and contact Oxygenics directly. I think they contacted me on a previous model I would have liked to had, but I was also disappointed and ended up trying this and another (different brand) for my showers. ...If it doesn't work, they should replace it. If not, send it back and get something else like I did. That is the great thing about the American way of life - you don't have to settle for one brand, company, etc. Not really sure how, the materials appear to be plastic, stainless steel or chrome. Unless you have rust flakes in your water or something like that. Anyway, I think I would look up and contact Oxygenics directly. I think they contacted me on a previous model I would have liked to had, but I was also disappointed and ended up trying this and another (different brand) for my showers. ...If it doesn't work, they should replace it. If not, send it back and get something else like I did. That is the great thing about the American way of life - you don't have to settle for one brand, company, etc.
2095405
I have not had any rust develop on mine and have had it a few months. You should get decades of use out of chromed steel without rust if you take care of it properly.
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2 of the 4 of mine rusted after 1 use - I thought stainless steel didn't rust?? :(
253643
probably it rusts because there is no such a thing as stainless steel... and in my experience, new wave enviro will not replace it
1250164
I have no problem with the product rusting. Holds up well if cleaned and cared for after each use. I have had one for more then 5 years and bought a 2nd one as a gift about a year ago.
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I have never had any problem with rust - stainless steel should not rust under normal use.
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In my my experience, my TTi has developed no rust. I have washed it frequently with water and air dried, and have frequently used it in wet weather with no rust developing
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It is due to hard water stains and other substances (minerals) sometimes found in well and city water. The stainless rack has not rusted. Just one swipe with a sponge with dish detergent removes the minerals and the rack looks like new.
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No! I even leave a little water in it from time to time and no rust so far. I've had it for months & couldn't be happier.