can you use other 5 gallon water bottles such as those you use for household water dispensers?
1697471
I have never tried to do that. When the bottle cracked, I went to the supply place and bought another one. I cannot remember where I sent for it, sorry.
1697472
I have one of the old style waterers & replaced a cracked bottle with a household bottle but it was 3 gal size not 5 gallon, it has worked fine
1697473
Maybe, though I would not think it would be such a good idea as it would make the unit top-heavy.Besides that the 5 gallon bottle would be too heavy to fit on the size base of this unit.
377046
I used torani brand bottles. So I couldn't say for sure. If the screw top on the bottle is the same and the height is the same, you shouldn't have a problem. You may want to ask the seller.
400093
I ran into the same problem in that the cap size for these jugs is larger than the ones I previously purchased for our kitchen water dispenser (with a no spill gadget that is useful for putting the filled jug onto the water cooler). So, i use these jugs for storing water and then use a funnel to pour the water into the jug that has the non-spill cap for use on the water cooler. My wife thinks I'm either cheap or crazy. She is probably right.
1796340
hi, yes it can use the 3.5 gal. bottles...i use them ---as the 5 gal. ones are just much too heavy for me...hope this helps you...it is the best machine that i have had...
476554
Yes you can. My LFS does this with unopened bottles. Of course it is MUCH cheaper on Amazon. This stuff works very well to cycle your tank.
1083259
I believe that this bottle will work both ways. It is the same bottle sold from other companies - 5 gallon, but this one have additional action to use top to Up and use small faucet to dispense a water. This is a way I prefer to use it - great protection from any overspill :-). But you can place it Upside down and use with other water dispensers.
1123525
I use the 3 gallon bottles, mainly because they are easier for me to handle, but the unit is sturdy enough, I think it would handle the 5 gallon just fine.
2124696
Yes, but the measurements won't line up when you are filling the bottle. We use the small liners sometimes for water ir juice with the large bottles.
811009
according to ragaltausa's product description with photo, this dispenser is for use with 3 gallon and 5 gallon bottles http://www.ragaltausa.com/products/Water_Coolers/RWC-310.html
1318463
You can , but the water pressure very strong to fill up a cup but then it goes down after 1/2 a gallon so it will just gonna take longer to fill a 5 gallon container.
2175214
you can use any bottles with a standard opening. wide-mouthed bottles won't fit.
1624179
Any 5 gallon bottle will go on top. I have two different 5 gallon bottles and they both fit nicely. The reservoir has a probe so you can use "no splash caps" on your bottles as well. Even though it has a probe the unit can be used with our without "no splash" caps.
891232
Yes. But the top will not completely seal on the 3 gallon bottles. This is the best water dispenser I ever owned. It is my forth.
1796339
I don't know, I only use the 5 gallon. Perhaps call the supplier of the 3.5 gallon and ask whether they generally work on the same dispensers that use 5 gallon. Another issue you'll want to consider is how to de-scale the unit after it builds up with minerals. There are no specific instructions on how to do it and their "customer service" is useless. My hot dispenser is now down to a trickle, so I'm going to have to try to figure something out myself.
1964883
It accurately fits all 5 gallon bottles sold from Home Depo as well as Walmart (they are standard) which are all major water dispensers 5 gallon bottles in CA. The three gallon also fit this dispenser. Tighten properly and it does not leak. Hold the top spout that turns when you tighten so the lower part so it tightens and it does not leak - at all.
1475455
It fits fine on my 5 gallon water bottles. Both are different brands so I'm sure it'll fit whatever you need.
1116761
I don`t see why any 5 gallon water bottle would not fit this water cooler. There is plenty of room