I bought 10 dispensers for our church. Inside the lid, it looks like the metal is corroding. I wonder if it is still save to use them.
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I noticed that the inside of the lid is corroding too, but I still use it because no rust is present. However, the corroding can be reduced by washing the lid at least once a week by hand, not in the dishwasher. Yes, it is safe to use them.
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without me seeing the lid i can only say we use ours for sugar and have not had any issues like you describe.... i would use it only if the corrosion is not flaking off into the jar...have you tried cleaning it really well and then let it dry completely?...are all 10 dispensers having the same problem?....if so,you can always contact the seller and ask for replacements......good luck to you.
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I don't see how you can be sure they are safe. I would return the corroded ones, at least.
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I've had the same problem. I would tend to agree with Maggie Too9 - but am frustrated bc this is the best** tea kettles available to us throw-away americans. and i'd like to not throw this away. is it really rust???
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I don't know what the inside is but mine is completely rusted. I've only had it a year. I'll admit I didn't fully read the "directions" which indicate it should be emptied out and dried between each use. I am looking for another one that is stainless steel which will not rust.
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Corrode is a better word. The coating on the plate has peeled off exposing the bare metal underneath. I don't really know why this happened.
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This product doesn't have a shelf life that I'm aware of. The contents are under pressure. As long as the integrity of the container isn't compromised you should be good to go.
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I'm concerned, too. There are two products identical to each other, one chrome and one stainless steel. I want the stainless steel model. But this one's 1-Star reviews show it listed as "Stainless Steel Finish" and rusting. I just have no idea what to believe.
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I've had mine for a few months and have used it a lot...sometimes I put too much in, but I've not noticed any gouging. Doesn't it have a 10 year guarantee? AS long as it still works and it's just looks, I personally wouldn't worry until it looks like it might actually be breaking apart. I guess it's just a bid DUNNO from me
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Hi Daniel,I got mine on April 21st. I'm using it daily ever since.I just checked it, and there was no sign of rust inside it.Note: I fill it with water from the reverse osmosis purifier only. Maybe that's why I haven't got any rust.ibraheem
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I would think yes it's not good. Maybe there is a crack/leak inside. But I'm not an expert.
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I haven't had them for a long enough time to notice any rust. I live in a very dry climate, so rust isn't that big of a problem here. I also have refrigerated air and not swap cooling so that could also be helping me.
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It is probably not corrosion, but build up of the minerals and other things that are residue from distilling your water. Try cleaning by sitting the lid in white vinegar water (50/50 mix) over night. You can also purchase special cleaners for distillers.
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The alcohol will degrade/evaporate before the metal corrodes. I've had alcohol in mine for a month and it all still works. Hope this helps.
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For me, it didn't rust, but the metal on the bottom inside became splotchy and discolored. And it happened after the first time of use. You can see what it looks like here: http://tinypic.com/r/zv6h3d/5(I still use it though.)
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Well, you got my curiosity up! On the end of mine there's a 2" black plastic tube that's inside the "stainless steel" tube. The end of that does show a little rust but the water isn't dripping directly out of that but rather out of the plastic piece. When I zoom in on the picture mine looks slightly different. I think I would be inclined to return it for a replacement. Or perhaps they've changed it since I ordered mine in July. Hope this helps.
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The venturis and nozzles are hardened plastic and so those will not corrode. THe main body appears to be cast iron with a good enameled coating on it - ours has no signs of corrosion. The foot valve is plastic with a perforated metal cone serving as a filter - this may corrode but ours has not yet, and the whole unit has been on duty in our well since the spring (we had to take it out and move it a couple of times because we were going from creek water to water in a crocked well so we have had several opportunities to view it). Your foot valve is more likely to need replacing every 2-4 years as the perforated metal filter does seem to degenerate over time as any foot valve will. The venturis and nozzles are hardened plastic and so those will not corrode. THe main body appears to be cast iron with a good enameled coating on it - ours has no signs of corrosion. The foot valve is plastic with a perforated metal cone serving as a filter - this may corrode but ours has not yet, and the whole unit has been on duty in our well since the spring (we had to take it out and move it a couple of times because we were going from creek water to water in a crocked well so we have had several opportunities to view it). Your foot valve is more likely to need replacing every 2-4... » Read More The venturis and nozzles are hardened plastic and so those will not corrode. THe main body appears to be cast iron with a good enameled coating on it - ours has no signs of corrosion. The foot valve is plastic with a perforated metal cone serving as a filter - this may corrode but ours has not yet, and the whole unit has been on duty in our well since the spring (we had to take it out and move it a couple of times because we were going from creek water to water in a crocked well so we have had several opportunities to view it). Your foot valve is more likely to need replacing every 2-4 years as the perforated metal filter does seem to degenerate over time as any foot valve will. « Show Less
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Ours has become very rusted around the inside of the lid as well the rim on the tea kettle where the lid fits in. This started happening several months ago and we have had it 1 year.
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I have had mine for about 7 months so far and do keep water inside of it when not in use. There has been no issues with rust thus far, and I just checked the interior of the kettle.