how long do you let it sit before you can drink the water?
1033939
I filled it up in the morning before I went to work and when I came home I drank it, so I don't know exactly how long it has to sit.
1033940
Probably overnight is best...but I actually can tell almost right away....especially with mint leaves. Other veggies might take the overnight time. Fruits are probably quicker too. Hope this helps.
1402025
I just put about 1/2 cup of water in the bottom of mine and let it sit on the counter- the water leaked out in about 15 minutes. This is a very thin cooler - great size but not anything I would use for anything longer than maybe a quick trip home from the store or something.
257022
The water will begin to filer immediately. It probably takes about 2 mins to filter the entire thing though, but if you just want a glass you can start it as it filters.
723635
I had it on a table in our courtyard, and it basically spit water drops around the pot it sat in . . . so you'd have to be prepared to deal with a small amount of water. Additionally, although this device works really well, it can only sit in a small amount of water, so only runs for maybe 5-6 minutes before you have to add water. Unless of course you have a large, shallow device to put it in.
618252
As long as the filter, which is short, touches the water. Maybe 6-8 hours. My biggest concern is that it doesn't screw onto the bottle even though it's supposed to. It doesn't sit upright on the bottle and in danger of tipping over.
569918
I've found that it's easier to wipe off if you don't let it sit too long. I let it sit for about 30 seconds and wipe it off when I let it sit to get the haze they describe in the bottle it was extremely difficult to remove.
1866945
Are you sure you have it set for the correct temperature for the type of tea? Once the water is boiled & you lower the infuser section with the loose tea into the water, mine has always been perfect once steeped for the appropriate amount of time (5-7 minutes usually).
44119
It holds the food more than 6 hours. If you want to keep your food hot more than 6 hours, here is what you do. Boil your water first, pour it in the container and keep it closed for about 5-10 mins. Your food should be kept steamy for up to 8 hours. I hope you enjoy it.
1216176
It varies with the beverage and whether or not you used hot water to heat up the mug before you put your beverage into it. Good 4 hours sometimes longer. Imagine it would be shorter time if in a cold area. I keep my car warm.
1482584
I didn't keep this one -- but I have had them in the past and they work fine. You certainly want to run water to flush it out before drinking -- I don't know about 40 minutes, though. Just watch the water and when it is clear, let a glass-full set for a few minutes to make sure there is no sediment.
1560587
if you pre heat it with very hot water ,,it will do 18 hours with a full flask,,,but when drinking it off ,you loose hour or so per cup used
121153
I would say if you started empty the first time with cold water about 15-18min or so. We top up with room temperature water when it's half full and it takes about 5min. We leave ours plugged in all the time and put it to sleep in the evening to save energy so it also reboils itself in the morning (no waiting for tea!) Hope that helps.
1560477
I pour in 12 oz and it takes about 3 minutes to be ready. You can use as much water as you want.
2259637
Hello,You should get a least a good 10 minutes before waiting for more hot water. We have not heard any complains regarding time usage of hot water. Thank you
1935918
I'm not certain but I think 2 years based on the first time I changed it. Unrelated to your question the instructions told me to run water through it for 2 hours before using it due to some preservative that the membrane is coated in. Paranoid at the instructions and since I could not run water other than at a trickle for that long... I waited a couple of days before drinking from it, alternating running water for 5-10 minutes several times with the tap completely open, then recharging and also letting it trickle overnight.
196371
Unused it can sit indefinitely. The life span is based on the gallons filtered. Once you begin to use it with proper cleaning and dry storage it will purify a minimum of 1000 litres (264 gallons) of water. This is enough water for one person for a year with regular use. However, kept clean and dry it can last years with occasional use.
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As long as you keep it out of direct sunlight, the water will hold it's new structure for quite awhile...I think the manual that comes with the unit addresses this. If you want to get the 'oxygen' benefit, you need to drink it right away, as it doesn't maintain that aspect for very long (20 minutes if I remember correctly). You don't want to leave it in the pitcher...it causes the mineral cube to not last as long....I transfer mine into a glass pitcher I got at Walmart for $5.00. I don't think the manual said anything about using cold water....putting it in the fridge afterwards helps keep it out of the sunlight As long as you keep it out of direct sunlight, the water will hold it's new structure for quite awhile...I think the manual that comes with the unit addresses this. If you want to get the 'oxygen' benefit, you need to drink it right away, as it doesn't maintain that aspect for very long (20 minutes if I remember correctly). You don't want to leave it in the pitcher...it causes the mineral cube to not last as long....I transfer mine into a glass pitcher I got at Walmart for $5.00. I don't think the manual said anything about using cold water....putting it in the fridge afterwards helps keep... » Read More As long as you keep it out of direct sunlight, the water will hold it's new structure for quite awhile...I think the manual that comes with the unit addresses this. If you want to get the 'oxygen' benefit, you need to drink it right away, as it doesn't maintain that aspect for very long (20 minutes if I remember correctly). You don't want to leave it in the pitcher...it causes the mineral cube to not last as long....I transfer mine into a glass pitcher I got at Walmart for $5.00. I don't think the manual said anything about using cold water....putting it in the fridge afterwards helps keep it out of the sunlight « Show Less