Hi, When you close the lid on this pitcher; is it a tight seal or is it one where it is always exposed where it pours out? Thanks!
1300983
No, it's not a tight seal. Usually I can push it down far enough that it kind of wedges closed but there's no seal on it. Probably the only thing I don't like about it.
1300984
No seal whatsoever. We just ended up throwing out the lid and using the container for playing in the bathtub. Having that center area in it makes it impossible not to have it buoyant in the water.
2115050
The lid has a lever on it, it the lever is up it is open, down it is closed. Works fine used this several months and no leak at all. The lid screws on and you use it like any other mobile cup.
1406405
It's a screw top lid and closes pretty tightly. I've not had any problems with things such as spilling or leaking. It's pretty darn secure! Same goes for the lids on the inner tray. They snap into place and I haven't ever had them loosen or spill/leak contents. Even after getting tossed around in a gym bag.
544031
This is not typical. I have 3 of these and the lid closes very tightly. The plastic snap on cap snaps down hard and tight! So tight that it can be hard to open the white snap cap. As far as the entire "lid" it screw on very tightly as well, no leaks! I would send it back. I can close mine and shake and its very secure!
589235
It closes tight enough as far as I am concerned. The steam that comes from the container is enough to cause serious burns. If it were not for the fact that some steam escapes, the container would be too hot. The small valve that you are to push once you pull it from the microwave helps to deter the level of steam that comes out, as a release. In addition, the extra steam that emits from the sides just makes it safer. I hope this makes sense. I hope this helps. Good luck. TC
1159737
It is not designed to be sealed shut - it is designed to be installed for use. If you wish to seal the bottle you should keep the original bottle cap and reuse it. Since our company's philosophy is to reduce, reuse, and recycle, that would be in keeping with our philosophy :-) (it also keeps your costs down). Also, the bottle will not leak if upright - unless there's a hole in the bottle. Water only flows only when inverted. One way to seal it is to use a plastic lunch bag and two rubberbands. Put the bag over the entire funnel, put one rubber band tightly near the wide end, and then tightly put the second rubber band on the bottle, under the funnel. Little, if any, water will leak out (this was tested with the bottle on it's side for over an hour).
971813
It is not air tight; it has no seal or gasket. The cap goes on with 1/4 turn. I live in a low-humidity area, so I keep everyday coffee and tea in these. I use a Teavana canister for my more costly teas. You get what you pay for.
581743
The lid presses onto the jar. When you press the lid onto the jar it creates a very tight seal. The lid has a gasket inside the lid between the outside rim and the smaller inside rim of the lid.
2125097
There are two slits, one on each side of the top that screws into the Thermos. There is a button in the middle that leads to a spring loaded disk that seals the flow of liquid. Press to open, press again to close. Here's a link to some pictures: http://imgur.com/a/4ZRyL
2097595
I would NOT put the pitcher in the dishwasher (or pour very hot water in it) as it will deform. The lid is fine in the DW, but I never put the gasket in there.
1478455
Yes. I pour hot water from the kettle into the pitcher every time I make iced tea, which is often. When you pour the hot water, leave the lid of the pitcher off until the water has come down to almost room temperature. I've found that if I put the lid on when the water is still hot it creates air pressure when it cools and it makes the lid harder to untighten.
1706106
the seal on this tight. there is a rubber around the tight fitting lid that clamps down extra hard.
1883480
There is a thin rubber gasket around the lids, this makes the seal very secure. I have had the canisters for several months and have no problem.
1706105
If you seal the top completely tight you will restrict the flow of water out of the spout. The lack of air do to the sealed top will not allow airing to pressure the water out. I never seal my jar.
1353552
I used mine weekly for about 4 mos and then it started leaking. that seems to be a theme w/ this pitcher. i contacted the company and they didn't even have the decency to respond in anyway. that also seems to be par for the course w/ this item.
1657202
I have this coffee pot, I bought last year. It works fantastic and keeps my coffee hot. Are you closing the lid tightly after pouring a cup of coffee? I wonder if the seal on your lid is maybe defective.
218047
Agree that it is a tight seal, but may not be the best container if you are going to regularly use it to transport more "liquidy" foods like yogurt. Also, while its still tight, our lids have gotten a bit more loose over time.