what's the difference between these and a straw, other than the fact that it's clear?
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The plastic is much sturdier and thicker. It will bend, to a point, without kinking but if kept in a bent position for very long, it will also take and keep that form. It's also got an outside diameter that's about the same size or slightly larger than the inside diameter of flexible aquarium tubing so that the pieces will fit together snugly and stay there. As far as the composition goes, I assume that the plastic isn't toxic and does't leach or off-gas any chemicals that are harmful to your fish. I bought mine to push an aerator to the bottom of a bottle for hatching brine shrimp. I could probably have used a straw if I could have found one that was the right diameter but all the straws I've ever seen would have been too flimsy to really work well. Hope this helps!
1956655
These are more rigid than most straws and, also, hold a bend better. Mostly, however, the diameter of the opening on these is much smaller.
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Straw is detachable making it easy to clean . It is also easy to hold.I bought 3 of them but am not crazy abt it The outside color peels off easily. I fill it up with iced h20 and add lots of ice cube. In last than 30 mins h20 is warm. I thought it wld keep water cold longer.
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Hi there. The straw just simply ensures that the water that is leaving the bottle is displaced by air so the bottle doesn't gurgle, distort or burp. No holes other than the ends I think (I don't have it with me).
548692
The straw is plastic and I have not found it to affect taste. Fabulous water bottle
968813
I think it just means the opening is compatible with straws. Mine did not come with a straw.
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I honestly don't think it will matter. It's a strong rubbery substance. It will definitely work better than a regular straw.
221167
The straws or a little less than one quarter inch in diameter. Great straws.
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They are clear. From a few feet away its actually hard to tell the difference between these and our actual glass version. We have these for outdoor....
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These last for years, even with all the washings in the top rack of the dishwasher! I have some that are 6 years old now. If the straw gets too chewed, skinny grocery store straws aren't spill proof! You'll need "fast flow" larger straws, like the ones that come with these cups.
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Okay, I bought these based on these answers. And they do show white. Maybe you got a different batch than mine. And these are really thin, as thin as the the stuff you buy from the dollar rack at a retail store. I am returning these. I also bought the ones by Green Paxx, because I have their silicone straws that are of great quality, and those show no white. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00DLBKM2G/ref=oh_details_o02_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
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They are a strong firm straw. They don't break if you drop them They are about the se as the straw that comes with a cup. I was happy with them
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They are slightly opaque, I suppose, due to the fact that they are a more pliable plastic. Truly clear containers are stiffer and more easily cracked or split.
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I don't have one in the house to measure, but they are stiffer than the thin red plastic straws that you can get at many places. There have been no complaints from the 100s of people that I see using the wooden sticks that I bought. I did receive complaints whe I offered the red straws. Some were too short, some too long (depending on what type you buy). These wooden stick's length are in between. Some people would use 2-3 little red straws to stir their coffee, stating that they were too narrow. The wooden sticks do not have this problem. I will buy these again.
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Good question. The brand is Karat, not Monster Straw. It might be a good idea to browse the Karat website.
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They are as clear as plastic can be. Don't know if that helps but they are clear so that my decorative garbage baskets show through completely.
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I sent the straws to my son who is stationed in Thailand. So I don't have them to measure for you. The straws are the size that you would get with a malted milkshake. A bit larger than the regular straws. I got the brush cleaner for them also so that they could be cleaned out well when washed. The work really well and if they are a bit to long you can just cut them to the size you want. I would recommend them.
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Don't know for sure about the straw, but I often use disposable straws anyway (just remember to get the extra long ones or they don't work). The hard straws are a lot harder to keep clean - even soaking them doesn't always clean the inside surface enough to suit me. Have used pipe cleaners more than once to remove stubborn stuff.