is the top part/screen removable? I need the ability to pour water in from a bucket directly.
1960748
Yes, it is a hard plastic disc with small holes in it and is easy to remove.
1960749
There's a plastic cover on it that snaps in under several tabs around its circumference. The cover has holes in it so rainwater will drain directly into it. I also cut a hole in the cover large enough for my downspout to drain directly into it. Depending on how large an area of your roof drains into it this way, a rainfall of about 4-5" will fill it. I also recommend using those little pucks that float in the water you collect - they'll keep mosquitos from being a standing-water problem.
1960750
Yes it comes off. I use it for watering flowers in the front yard. Sometimes I have to fill it up during the summer when it hasn't rained. I would not use it for drinking water, I don't think that it would be safe. I have had mine for 4 yrs and had to seal around the spout, otherwise no problems.
1960751
Yes, it is removable. It is also a screen so you could pour a bucket on top and filter out any debris.
150320
Top is hollow...but I wouldn't recommend this product. While I have had no problems with the lid, I get coffee grounds when I pour because the screen isn't functioning properly. I have tried to locate a new screen but haven't been able to. Amazon doesn't carry it and the generic ones don't fit.
1461941
Yes it is removeable. Mine became loose and water started to collect inside so I removed it and like it better now.
68818
There actually several plastic parts that contact the water, not just the window. There are two screw covers/washers on the bottom, and a strainer that the water passes through when you pour it (to keep sediment that forms on the bottom of the pot out of your tea). This strainer is removable, but the other plastic parts are not.
2049280
The top is all screen. You can easily remove it if you need to. After use I recommend keeping it clean so it does not oxidize. Overall it works great. I have used over and over again.
1756957
Yes it is removable. Be delicate with it...there is a very small hose that draws the water up...if it were mishandled and broken I think it would be hard to replace. the directions say the float apparatus on the bottom is crucial to the high heat this machine touts. It also says that if you leave the water tank out, the machine will function like any other coffee maker...at regular coffee maker temps vs. high heat temp. nice to know
617656
The top is removable, but used properly, there should be no overflow, there is a fill line for the water level
1119281
Hi...Yes there is a spout that you can pour in from the top without removing the lid. Be very careful washing the glass jar. its heavy glass but I dropped mine into the sink and it broke.
2087168
The top cover is not removeable. The lid puller is to remove the 2 bungs at the top for accessing the water.
1114526
I think the rubber seal prevents air from getting in but screen inside allows pouring from any angle. Good luck
9046
yes. You have to remove the other tiny one- it's super small- and then it screws in. And yes- there is a screen on the end where the water comes out. :D I have the one that came as one single piece- I see there are a couple of 'versions'.
1278987
There is plastic on the inside of the lid and a small screen is in the pour spout that is framed with plastic and metal mesh. That is all, Steve.
1273131
There are a couple places where the water contacts plastic. The pour spout has a micro screen in it -- the screen frame is made of plastic. It clips in place so it could be removed. There's also a clear plastic fill gauge that's part of the handle -- water comes up in it. That gauge is attached with some sort of soft gasket material which contacts water. Finally, the lid and the part that it attaches to are also plastic -- steam contacts those.
2140048
Yes unscrews so you can remove the screen and clean. Has 3 holes covered by screen and the screw on lid. We put it under the gutter and over flows with one rain so we just ordered 3 more. We now have 4 hooked to each other and love them. We have to pay for our water so in July in Florida free water is a blessing.
682000
no. it is just a steel model. all you can do is position the bucket manually.
996890
I actually didn't think it required much in the way of being careful - the unit shuts off due to the bucket being full when it's still a good 3-4 inches from the top and it slides out very easily, so you'd almost have to go out of your way to slosh water out of it. Furthermore, it has a built-in handle in the middle of the bucket that lifts right up, making it incredibly easy to carry it with one hand (allowing you to open doors, tip up the bottom to pour it, etc. with your other hand).
2090046
Yes, the bucket slides out. The black top seat is removed for use as a toilet or for showering with or without the bucket. My daughter with m.s. uses this item as we now have a barrier-free shower so she can just be rolled in, and the wheels lock. It is great, sturdy and a decent price!