Does it stay closed when in something like a backpack? My push-button Contigo seems to always find a way to open the valve accidentally
161430
It has come open for me occasionally when I don't use the wire latch part, but as long as you use the wire latch it's perfect! Mine has never opened in my bag once I remembered to use that.
161431
Absolutely. When you push the cap down after drinking, you hear a snap. Then it has a wire connector that slips over the opening also. Mine has not leaked a bit, and I have carried it in my backpack and in my huge travel purse with no problems. I love mine! I hope this helps. :)
2071560
you have to keep holding it. there's no variable speed. you also have to watch how you insert it into the fluid or pull it out, since it does spatter. but the push lever is pretty sensitive. its like a leaf or a latch, that you push up or down, like a long button you depress.
1646369
I find that I need to keep pressure on the clamp in order for it to keep a good seal. So if I try to clamp it on the valve steam and let it go kind of hands free, it leaks a little which throws off the reading. Hope that answers your question.All in all I still recommend this product. I use it daily and it has yet to fail me.
541350
Mine stays back no problem. I see what others were talking about in terms of the lid needing to go back a certain distance before it locks in place, but it can lock itself back without assistance nearly every time for me. I definitely never have to hold it open manually; the spring has always supported it just fine on its own. Its kind of like an umbrella. It's kinda loose until you pass the latch point and then it stays open on its own.
1123742
Lid will feel slightly loose until the pressure builds up. There's almost no way to make this thing unsafe...the most unsafe thing you can do is attempt to let the pressure off manually by releasing the top valve without shielding your hand from the steam. Be sure you point the skinny end of the pressure valve on top toward you...once the pressure builds up, this should be pretty much sealed. If not, it isn't seated quite right.
2116318
Honestly, I hold it the other way around if I am cleaning the derriere. It works well for me. Sometimes I don't aim it properly and get a bit of water all over the backside but no biggie. Just dry it off and go. It works well but get into the habit of turning off the water valve when not in use. If there is constant water pressure on the hose... It will bust after a few months. Happened to me but they sent me a new right away.
294641
I have n idea how it stays closed. But so far it has stayed closed for me. Never had a problem with it opening unless I made it open.
435234
No problem at all, wrapped it in a pillow case, very comfy. I didn't fully infflate it cause I don't like firm pillows. If you bite down slightly it will open the valve with no problem
2032385
A little tricky but if you carefully line up the metal tabs it will close properly. No trouble opening it though - just remember to let all the steam build up dissipate before even trying to open. Run cold water over the top will do the trick. Happy pressuring!
845083
That is not normal. Mine stays tightly latched to the back while not in use. I can hear it "click" when I push it back in.
1093552
It's supposed to be loose so it doesn't clog up or get hard to move. Mine is held on by a rivet and would be impossible to pry off by hand, but still flicks back and forth easily. It still has a little gap when closed; it's not going to seal airtight.
1092400
Yes. It is a quarter turn valve that can be positioned closed, fully open, or anywhere in between to control the water flow. It will stay where you put it until you move it, no springs or anything to bring it back closed automatically.
1723062
I use my bike pump all the time, it fits fine... Could it be that you didn't lock it after you put the valve in? I've forgotton that step, and the pump definitely won't work until it's locked.Also, one of the best investments I've ever made is the portable air compressor that runs off the car cigarette lighter. I bought it at a local hardware store for around $20, and I see that Amazon has one for $26. I use it all the time for pumping up sports balls, bike tires, and the BOB.
1190291
Are you pushing hard because the guitar is too tall in the case and the latch won't close? Or is it because the lid is very snug-fitting on the bottom portion of the case? Mine is the latter - but it's easy enough to close by just pushing inward on the lower part of the case, gently near the handle, where the lid overlaps until it is fully closed. It's snug, for sure, but it closes no problem. If, on the other hand, you're pushing down forcefully on the lid (and compressing your guitar) like an overzealous suitcase packer - sitting on it to get it zipped up? Something's wrong.
1646364
Hi Petar. I agree with AZ_sobo. Generally I almost always just hold the lever while putting air. It's a very strong spring on the lever so if you can get a good seal it will hold it good if you don't want to hold it.
1720066
I would suggest that you haven't screwed the valve on to the pot firmly enough. It needs to be 'finger tight' so that it still allows movement up and down but does not come off even when it is washed.
623966
You don't have to push it down. When you line the steam dot with the one on the lid it lifts up Letting steam out. When you set it to pressure, it drops down to seal it. It feels a bit funny because it's so loose feeling.