Is this safe to use for sun tea? My last dispenser spigot melted because of the 80 degree weather, which is ridiculous and I'd like to avoid that.
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I would think this should work fine. I have used this for several years with no issues in hot or cold weather.
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My best guess is "no." The rear of the unit is unprotected from the elements and moisture will cause no end of grief. We spilled a pot of water for tea down the back of one unit and it burned out. May be "fixable" but we liked it so well we just bought another. You might be able to construct an insulated enclosure, as the unit can be built-in, but that is a matter best discussed with the manufacturer.
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It is never a good idea to let water freeze in any container unless there is a lot of room for it to expand. I drain all my rain barrels, turn them over or place them on their sides. This year I cleaned this one on the inside as well as it sits in the sun all summer and does get some algae. I also think the freezing of water in it can not be good for the valve. I leave mine open. If you can not move it or turn it, leave the drain open so what rain or melt you get can drain out. We can get down to -25 here in Vermont. The barrel itself does just fine with the cold. And I do not need it active again until late April. Good Luck. It is never a good idea to let water freeze in any container unless there is a lot of room for it to expand. I drain all my rain barrels, turn them over or place them on their sides. This year I cleaned this one on the inside as well as it sits in the sun all summer and does get some algae. I also think the freezing of water in it can not be good for the valve. I leave mine open. If you can not move it or turn it, leave the drain open so what rain or melt you get can drain out. We can get down to -25 here in Vermont. The barrel itself does just fine with the cold. And I do not need it... » Read More It is never a good idea to let water freeze in any container unless there is a lot of room for it to expand. I drain all my rain barrels, turn them over or place them on their sides. This year I cleaned this one on the inside as well as it sits in the sun all summer and does get some algae. I also think the freezing of water in it can not be good for the valve. I leave mine open. If you can not move it or turn it, leave the drain open so what rain or melt you get can drain out. We can get down to -25 here in Vermont. The barrel itself does just fine with the cold. And I do not need it active again until late April. Good Luck. « Show Less
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It should not be a problem using in a plastic cooler. I use it in a plastic 5 gallon bucket. I guess the key is to keep the element (round base) under water when plugged in. Also be sure to keep the black plastic cap, which the cord attaches to, out of the water. As the element heats the water, the water rises to the top and colder water sinks to the bottom to be heated. As far a resting the element on the bottom of the cooler, it is protected by a metal cage and shouldn't melt the container. Semper Fi. :)
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Noooooo...I wouldn't do it. Optimum tea brewing for Japanese green tea (my favorite) occurs at 180 degrees. This pot is perfect for that but as a container not preparer. I would not put heat in direct contact with the glass. Even Bodum recommends using a "trivet" when warming tea. This pot is not designed for direct boiling of water. Sorry.
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I've had my container almost one year.. I've had no problem of any kind with the spigot.. Be sure it's screwed in tight.. Awesome product!!
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I had no problem with melting. I went directly from a tea kettle with boiling water and put the lid on it.
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My guess is no. First off, you would probably damage the bottle, and second, the bottle is so well insulated that it would probably take a long time to get the snow/ice melted. I have heard of people in AZ and other warm states talk about how iced tea, or ice water will stay for hours in their Hydro Flask in a car well over 120 degrees (they even said the bottle was too hot on the outside, but still had ice inside). Now, is it possible? I think it could be, so if you are only concerned about using it emergencies, I think you are okay. Otherwise, I would purchase a small tin cup or something to add to my pack in case of emergencies.
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As a tea affectionado myself, I empathize with your concern. As Stoker has said, if you hold the cup only by the handles, you won't get burned. If you are worried about the titanium burning your lips as aluminum most certainly will, IMO, titanium will not transmit heat as badly as will aluminum, titanium being very close to steel in that respect. Take reasonable care, wait until the temperature of the tea is somewhere around 130 to 140 degrees and you should do fine. Thats how I prefer my FTGFOP Darjeeling in my Toaks 450ml around the campfire.
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I don't understand your questions about "harmful chemicals" nor the max "safe" temperature.I've used this item as stated before for hot tea and there was steam when I used boiling water and no steam when I used water at room temperature.
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I don't know why it wouldn't work just fine in hot weather, I leave it on the faucet in the summer when there are some 100 degree days. However, in the winter, I remove it and cover my outside faucets with the foam cups so they won't freeze.
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I have made probably 30 containers of both sun tea and brewed tea in the time I have owned it. I put jar in my dishwasher on the bottom shelf, the lid on the top shelf and use the dry cycle without any problems so far. I think it was a wise purchase on my part, I enjoy using it. It is made of HEAVY GLASS and the tight fitting lid is why I purchased it in the first place, I was tired of the usual plastic pitcher which seemed to hold flavors and smells even though they were put into the dishwasher.
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No. I've brewed kombucha and would suggest you look for a sun tea jar instead of this item. The spigot is already installed.
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No answer in the documentation. However, since this is a "shower head" type dispersion system, I think it is NOT as hot as it should be for optimal brewing (around 208 degrees). I have owned this product for over a year and am disappointed in its performance. In fact, I've decided to return to a Presto 12-cup percolator BECAUSE
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I have the he version for my kombucha. The spigot is plastic and it's terrible, I just tried cleaning it out and it still barely drips. I plan to buy a stainless less steel spigot also offered on Amazon. I have always read that stainless steel is actually preferable for kombucha brewing, even compared to glass and especially plastic.
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I used it in a crawl space for an outside spigot. But I don't see why it couldn't be used on a hot as well.
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Sorry, Stephen, I do not know the answer to that. Since I don't use my garden hoses for drinking water, it wasn't a concern of mine. Perhaps contact the seller directly.