Is it ok to use this in 1/2 gallon bottles which I can for storage? I do have chlorinated water. Would there be any interaction with the chlorine?
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I don't know of any negative interaction. But, you'd be essentially duplicating the effect of the chlorine.
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You might not want to use chlorine water. I do not know whether there'd be any reaction, but this has chlorine dioxide which is safer than chlorine. Chlorine typically contains bleach and iodine which are not just harmful for daily consumption but also taste weird. Aquamira is chlorine dioxide, kills all bacteria including most waterborne pathogens. And yes, definitely better than Chlorine so that you don't need chlorinated water.
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There would be no problem with using this with chlorinated water. Many municipalities use chlorine dioxide to disinfect their water supplies so using this product would basically be belt-and-suspenders.
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Greetings Crystal: Yes, the Goldwell 3 step metal stand should be able to withstand a 5 gallon "glass" bottle. I placed my water crock along with my full 5 gallon BPA free water bottle on top and 2 more 5 gallon filled bottles underneath it and so far, no problems at all. So that's over 15+ gallons of water already on the stand. I've had this stand since February 2013 from Amazon. The stand itself is very sturdy, has a glossy finish and the design looks great. The only tiny issue I had was assembling the last screw in the middle, it was pretty tough. Other than that, the instruction was very easy to follow. I hope this helps you in deciding. Have a good weekend.
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it sort of looks like muddy water with clumps. I have bin using it for a wile now I suggest shaking the bottle really well before using the stuff also the chlorine level should not be at shock levels use it when levels are in the normal range.
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Don't freeze your bottle! I put in 14Oz of water and mine exploded.Don't freeze your bottle. It will break.
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We use them in the 1 liter bottle. I agree that you may have too much pressure with the smaller bottles
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I have had no problems only using part of the bottle. And I almost always only use part of the bottle because I mix the colors. So no worries.
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I use the essential oils in this bottle and I am filling it with good water and I use it frequently however I have a half dozen of them that I switch off. I believe you can store the essential oils in the bottle yes...for how long depends on the grade of the oil in my opinion a good grade oil may last longer .I imagine 6 months is a fair assumption but I am Just guessing
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I have had partially used bottles on the shelf for up to 6 months without problem. if you mix the two components together, you have a very short window of use. 5 min +/-. it is not reusable.
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Yes.... You wont be able to go bigger than 5 gallons, but anything smaller will be ok. There is a pipe than fits into the bottle and the bottle stand upright, so as long as you have liquid in the bottle, you will be ok.
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Greetings Crystal:Yes, the Goldwell 3 step metal stand should be able to withstand a 5 gallon "glass" bottle. I placed my water crock along with my full 5 gallon BPA free water bottle on top and 2 more 5 gallon filled bottles underneath it and so far, no problems at all. So that's over 15+ gallons of water already on the stand. I've had this stand since February 2013 from Amazon. The stand itself is very sturdy, has a glossy finish and the design looks great. The only tiny issue I had was assembling the last screw in the middle, it was pretty tough. Other than that, the instruction was very easy to follow. I hope this helps you in deciding. Have a good weekend. Greetings Crystal:Yes, the Goldwell 3 step metal stand should be able to withstand a 5 gallon "glass" bottle. I placed my water crock along with my full 5 gallon BPA free water bottle on top and 2 more 5 gallon filled bottles underneath it and so far, no problems at all. So that's over 15+ gallons of water already on the stand. I've had this stand since February 2013 from Amazon. The stand itself is very sturdy, has a glossy finish and the design looks great. The only tiny issue I had was assembling the last screw in the middle, it was pretty tough. Other than that,... » Read More Greetings Crystal:Yes, the Goldwell 3 step metal stand should be able to withstand a 5 gallon "glass" bottle. I placed my water crock along with my full 5 gallon BPA free water bottle on top and 2 more 5 gallon filled bottles underneath it and so far, no problems at all. So that's over 15+ gallons of water already on the stand. I've had this stand since February 2013 from Amazon. The stand itself is very sturdy, has a glossy finish and the design looks great. The only tiny issue I had was assembling the last screw in the middle, it was pretty tough. Other than that, the instruction was very easy to follow. I hope this helps you in deciding. Have a good weekend. « Show Less
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Yes you can. My LFS does this with unopened bottles. Of course it is MUCH cheaper on Amazon. This stuff works very well to cycle your tank.
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not sure what kind of bottle your using but, that cooler is to small to handle big bottles. use 2 1/2 gallon bottles.
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I have used this in both salt water and chlorinated water. I just rinse it with fresh water when done and fully extend it without locking any sections to let it dry.
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Don't freeze your bottle! I put in 14Oz of water and mine exploded. Don't freeze your bottle. It will break.
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I wouldn't. Using distilled water would be a much better choice. Buy a gallon or 2 and it should last a while.
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I have mine in my emergency bag and haven't used it yet. However, I don't think it would work well in a standard bottle of water but should be fine in the larger mouthed drinking containers or glasses. It isn't made to be left in a bottle, unless it's empty. You use these to drink questionable water and then back-flush them when done - each time it's used. Leaving it sit in a bottle of water would just contaminate it as the water would flow into the drinking end.
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Because the water is stored in a water bottle, there is no holding tank to clean like a larger unit. The area the water flows into is very small, and I've never cleaned it! I just lifted the top of the unit to inspect since you asked and it's as white and clean inside as when I got it months ago and I use it almost every night. I do only use distilled water in it though which may be why.I buy "simple truth vapor distilled water" in the 33.8 oz(1liter) size, but refill it from one gallon jugs which are inexpensive.I just pulled out the instructions and it shows to clean with included brush and to soak with a solution of "EZ Cal" (I assume this is a commercially available mineral deposit cleaner) for 30 minutes. But like I said, its like new inside.