WHY can't I leave it in the water for a long time? Will it harm me or is this recommendation just for taste?
1031037
we put two sticks in a gallon jug and leave it in there until the water is gone, then rinse and put in new jug. Not a problem. Previous answer said they put in distilled water....i thought i read you shouldnt use distilled water... i also have a stick in my metal "thermas" water bottle at my desk all day.
1031038
I leave mine in there all the time. The longer the better and it does not affect taste at all. I use it in Distilled water only and usually let it sit over night. I have had it sit in that same water more than a day and tested it and it was perfect and tasted great. Also I put 2 sticks in a gallon of water and they last me the 3 months then I replace them. I just prefer to do it that way but they do last.
848424
i agree with the prevoius response. It is always preferred to have your water in the proper balance before use. You should try to maintain this throughou the season.
1773942
KEEP out of water when not using,,,, if your not using it at all at the moment un wrap it , room temp room it will last for years
1991981
No, it's too thin and the interior is coated. It would probably leach into your water, especially once it was heated.
710648
Thaw it out use it. I think it would be ruined if left at room temperature for any length of time. It should be fine
227813
I try my best to just let as much of the water out as possible and make sure to never put anything thats not water into it because cleaning other types of liquids leave a nasty smell and residue as for mold issues or smell after every use I just keep it in my freezer until the next time. Hope this helps
1289369
Hi. I've used this at outdoor plays and at the beach. I have never submerged it in water as the interior frame is metal or aluminum, but I've gotten it wet and spilled soda on it with no problems hosing it off. I just make sure to dry it out right after rinsing so the metal won't rust.
1413599
Im not sure i will tast some just for you, i also used a water hose filter that i got off of amazon. And if you store it out of the sun in a cool place it should have less of a tast to it. Just tasted it and it tast pretty good. Its about 6 months old. I rinsed it out befor filling it up too.
303033
Yeah, the same thing happened to me. I just kept using the bottle, and I didn't notice any ill effects on my health. If you want you could try to clean it with a tooth brush and some soap. You will have to cut off the plastic ring on the water spout if you want to get in there though.
1463325
I leave it in the pool all the time except for when my grand kids are in pool. I would think you can turn it off and store it without damage.
679347
Since there is that operation trouble due to water wet and condensation of the body comes out, if you can be careful so as not to give the point and strong shock, I think that you use for a long time. I mean attention to the above, I think that it about five years normally use.
160627
You don't need to put it in any water. Take it straight or put it in water or some other drink
19302
The manufacturer states, "Not for human consumption." Not sure why they state that. I have drank the week with no ill effect. But you must decide whether or not to risk drinking the water.
324457
I'm sorry . . . I've never had one last very long, so I can't speak from experience. However, I think all you might be compromising is the intensity of the flavor. If it still takes good, go ahead and use it!
1492444
If by "leave it in liquids" you mean, for example, let the thermometer soak in a sink of dishwater, then my answer is "I don't know." I have rinsed mine off in water as quickly as possible, so as not to give water a chance to seep into the battery compartment, and I've had no problems, but out of fear, I have not fully immersed the thermometer in water.
801369
It says not to ...but I don't think it will hurt ..I just used water it worked great
822596
Hi, All I can tell you is it works (after a 24 hour wait period) in 'water', so I think you'd be A-OK!! You could contact the manufacturer to confirm, but I think your good....