is it safe to drink water from ths container?does it have a food safe liner?thank you
911930
Yessir. It's the same can we used when I was stationed at FT Bragg. Just wash them out with hot water first then treat the water for storage. I keep em in my vehicles and houses just in case.
911931
Here is the CDC's guidance for preparing containers for the storage of drinking water.http://www.cdc.gov/healthywater/emergency/drinking/cleaning-preparing-storage-containers.html
1171797
It is NOT. On the bottom there are 2 symbols: food safe (thank goodness!) and dishwasher safe. But definitely a great little cup. Worth warming up whatever it is in a different container and transferring.
117904
I have had no problems with leaks... but I have been pretty mindful of keeping it standing upright. Also, I generally only use the containers for dry items - diced canned fruit is probably the 'wettest' food I have had in them. But, no leaks.Sometimes I've noticed it's a little difficult to screw together (30% of the time). You just have to unscrew, start over and align the threading. It certainly isn't an issue that would keep me from ordering again.Love the container - use it almost everyday for our girls lunch and snacks.
98120
I wouldn't really be the one to ask, but looking at the box, it says it is "food safe". It also states "hand washing recommended" on the box.
539501
Unfortunately most of the water barrels like this one (with the hose for watering) are not food grade. You can get food grade water storage containers, but I couldn't find one built with the water hose at the bottom. I use it for watering the garden anyway, because I couldn't find a "pure" one to do so.
746766
Only the lid is dishwasher safe, the body must be hand-washed. Great for keeping water cold -- cannot use for hot liquids.
72546
I'm sorry but I don't know the answer to that question. However, I seem to recall that the label stated that the hose was safe to drink from.
272683
According to the details listed on Amazon: "Made From United States Food and Drug Administration Approved Plastic That's Safe for Food and Water Contact." Hope this helps!
1501099
Yes, the protective cover is a push bottom that reveals an opening you can drink from. The top may be unscrewed to fill and clean.
17386
You can change the primary supply hose to drinking-water safe if you wish. It is secured with stainless hose clamps.
2186746
I suppose thats a matter of opinion. it has been engineered for the purpose of potable water storage, and meets several standards, including FDA and military. The material is virgin HDPE. There is no separate liner. Here is a reference for further research. http://www.govliquidation.com/nsn_info/72400/7240013655317.html Only you can decide what you consider safe for what purpose. It probably wasn't designed for long term storage of water, for example, but may be safe enough for you. The NSN to search for further details is 7240013655317 Here is a link containing details about construction, use and maintenance of the can: http://books.google.com/books?id=_8wXAAAAYAAJ&pg=SA2-PA19&lpg=SA2-PA19&dq=MIL-C-43613&source=bl&ots=05wLgJpzOv&sig=6tJIyD5b2XJ_O2LsNYG1jjhWIDA&hl=en&sa=X&ei=e9BFU_TgFOTAyAGT8oGICw&ved=0CCwQ6AEwATgU#v=onepage&q=MIL-C-43613&f=false
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You nailed it - hollow, and yes water and deity knows what else can get trapped in there. However, it is dishwasher safe, fairly easy to shake water out, and not that big a deal. Less than perfect, but for the price I think totally worth it.Edit - 3 people gave another answer as of the day I responded - no IDEA what is going on there. Not sure what they mean by solid - but imagine the weight of metal if it was a block of metal vs. a "shell" of metal (like mine is). Maybe I got the cheap one but I doubt it. Would love to hear how my answer is wrong, but hey - internet.
1429600
no, there is a hole in the top. it is leak proof along the edge, allow the user to drink out of it like a travel mug. if you want something totally leak proof just use a normal mason jar lid.
1608087
It doesn't say on the container, but I would imagine that it is safe. If you continue to have concerns, you should contact the company itself. Sorry that I couldn't be more specific.
744369
It does not have a liner. If I had to guess, I'd say the outside is coated, the inside is not. I haven't put anything in mine that was more than slightly damp and haven't had any problems.
2200334
The water tank is plastic & so is the steeping carafe. The unit is not BPA free. I doubt any plastic is safe, even if BPA free. From my research, BPA leaches most from older plastic & extreme temperatures. So I add a couple ice cubes to the steeping carafe and have changed out the entire unit every two years. I've had three of these.
133059
it has a mini container that is separate with a screw cap lid that fits inside the circle area. so leak proof....