Re. the inner components (not the brass body) -will the "O" rings & the other parts last Reasonably long using the unit w/ HOT water too?
233675
The body is die-cast zinc (pot metal). The trigger handle is stamped steel. The internals are brass. There is a rubber o-ring in the base. Not sure, what you mean by HOT water, but there is no insulation in the handle - it will heat up and would require a glove or something with really hot water. I have used one for ~ a year, 4 nights a week with hot and cold water (std water heater hot) as part of cleanup for patios and mats at a restaurant. Works great and has yet to break from being dropped or kicked around on concrete and asphalt like the plastic ones we used before did.
233676
I know this is a little late but, the packaging says not to be used with water exceeding 100 degrees fahrenheit (38 Celsius). Also, this product used to have a lifetime warranty, it was changed on the new packaging to 3 years.
656419
No. That is the best part. It does the same thing internally so no carrousel to break, replace or wash. It still heats the food very evenly.
505728
Correct. However, I've had this system for years and obviously, sometimes you turn on the water not realizing the last person to use it had it on hot and it goes through for a few seconds. I think they mean don't try and filter hot water. I've never noticed any difference or rapid deterioration of the filter after this has happened.
1050167
While some people may say yes, I say no. Don't know if internal parts are stainless steel or not. I think this is how my first one got broken. I used to put it in the dishwasher. Now to clean my new one, I simply "whisk" a bowl full of hot sudsy dish soap and let it dry in the dish strainer. The handle stays dry that way. Time will tell if this new one lasts more than six months like my first one.
632225
I am not able to answer that. We have had this unit for about 6-7 years and we always have hot water. I have a one bathroom house but am able to use at least the dishwasher and washing machine at the same time or take a shower with one of those going, also. I love this unit! It has worked much better and longer than the Bosch unit that we had before.
1153840
Our 6 year old unit stopped heating on the bottom only (the top still heated fine). No repair shops in my area would even look at it, so I decided to open it up. I removed the 5 small phillips-head screws which secured the bottom plate, and when I lifted it up, discovered that one of the leads to the heating element had come loose. I crimped it back into place with pliers, screwed the plate back in place, and it now works fine. While I had it open, I also cleaned out a fair amount of grease which had somehow gotten underneath the metal heating plate. My only caution is to be careful not to lose the tiny washers which sit underneath the plate where the screws go. Our 6 year old unit stopped heating on the bottom only (the top still heated fine). No repair shops in my area would even look at it, so I decided to open it up. I removed the 5 small phillips-head screws which secured the bottom plate, and when I lifted it up, discovered that one of the leads to the heating element had come loose. I crimped it back into place with pliers, screwed the plate back in place, and it now works fine. While I had it open, I also cleaned out a fair amount of grease which had somehow gotten underneath the metal heating plate. My only caution is to be careful not to... » Read More Our 6 year old unit stopped heating on the bottom only (the top still heated fine). No repair shops in my area would even look at it, so I decided to open it up. I removed the 5 small phillips-head screws which secured the bottom plate, and when I lifted it up, discovered that one of the leads to the heating element had come loose. I crimped it back into place with pliers, screwed the plate back in place, and it now works fine. While I had it open, I also cleaned out a fair amount of grease which had somehow gotten underneath the metal heating plate. My only caution is to be careful not to lose the tiny washers which sit underneath the plate where the screws go. « Show Less
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I have not installed mine yet but If your water was hotter with the old valve there is likely an adjustment to the mixing valve that will allow more hot water through. I only know this because I watched my plumber friend adjust the mixing valve while holding a thermometer under the water stream. There is a temp you should not exceed to avoid accidental scalding. ie children playing with the faucet. I recommend checking instruction regarding adjustment of the mixing valve.
989003
I never serviced the anode and it lasted about 4 years before the unit failed. I believe it has a six year warranty. The company sent me a replacement. I intend to change the anode at least once a year now. Given the little useit will receive at your cabin, it should last for decades. What could change things, however, is the condition of thewater at the cabin. I have city water.
462302
I used this hotplate on a daily basis for 8 years before it died....and it only did because water spilled over on a pot of water I was boiling and shorted out the device underneath. I replaced it with the same hot plate, and use on a daily basis...love it.
1061637
I like you am concerned about plastic and aluminum parts. This boiler has no aluminum or plastic parts at all, except the handle which does not come in contact with the water. The inside of the lid is hollow. It's stainless steel and snaps into place. Some people have comented on it getting hot, but if you just hold the handle, and not the lid itself it's not so hot that you can't hold onto it. We are very happy with this water boiler, we use it every day for pour over coffee. We'd be suffering over stove boiled water without it. Heats water in less than 4 minutes.
1890339
take the screws off and and cover plate clean the inside. lube up the o ring. if the screws are stripped you might have to replace the valve. these valves do have a lifetime warranty. but they only replace the insides. like I say if the screws are stripped you will need to replace. and it's a pain.
345392
The ones we have replaced in the past have all had calcium deposits that eventually flake off and cause replacement. Use water only in this kettle and this situation will be all you will encounter. Take precautions and this kettle could last 40 years like in Pamela Meggyesy's comment.
1931059
It does not, but it was great to get original equip. I have bought other after market products that can't handle the high pressure for very long without the internal structure breaking. Good luck. I think the o rings you are asking about are part of the outer part of the filter. They are available for purchase. I have seen them.
1445802
The nice thing is the brass fittings are the same threads. It just unscrews (hold the outer brass ring keep the top brass fitting in-place and turn). Be careful to make sure the new rubber gasket is set properly, so you don't cut it. You don't need a timer--I just bought a grounded timer at one of many stores and use it to turn on the circulating pump a bit before my wife intends to use hot water (she has a firm schedule). Some timers can be set to go on/off several times a day. I thought the timer was a good idea, since there's no reason for hot water to be circulating through the house (i.e., heating the house and using energy from the water heater) if we didn't need it. The replacements come with a "flow dial". I called the company and they said the high setting is equivalent to the standard/set setting on the old pumps, so that's where mine is.
141216
Yes, there is a problem. The internal valve has a tendency to stick within the first two weeks, impeding water flow. The only way to prevent this was to remove the valve completely, eliminating the handy feature of having a quick connect that doesn't require turning the water off to move the hose. The other issue is as others mentioned. The ones I bought were brass, but about one in 5 chronically leaked. If I had it to do over, I would not have purchased.
1095211
I can't answer your question. I believe you would need to have a professional come in and look at the unit. If you are not getting hot water, it sounds like either no power to the heating elements or the elements have gone bad. In either event, a professional could trouble shoot the unit and tell you.
1127530
Not that I'm aware of. I usually put hot water in the unit first and then run it. The vibration keeps the water hot. The piezo transducers in these aren't meant for a 30 minute duty cycle, and there needs to be a few minutes cool down between cycles when using the 4 minute setting. I've run mine quite a bit, but not 30 minutes constantly. These machine are inherently weak and inefficient because of design, and when the water reaches boiling point, the efficiency drops much further. That is why commercial machines cost so much more.