I filled it up and no leakage whilst my dog was drinking. I have now refilled it (second time) and when she drinks it makes a pool of water???
1095528
If you disassembled it to clean in up, make sure the nozzle is screwed all the way. Also check the how high the bottle is: the dog should not be pulling it up or down while drinking. These were the two leaking problems I observed.Also, if this is a first this kind of bottle your dog used, it would take some time to adjust to.
1095529
I have been using the Lixit 44 no-drip bottle for my puppy since June and I have refilled it every day or so from the top. I have NEVER had a leak or a pool of water. I would check the way the drip spout is put together or wash it as it may have collected a piece of debris.
1095530
Same problem here, we have the small & large water bottle & don't like the large ~ it leaks all over my hardwoods. The small never leaks.
1095531
I followed the suggestion of a few other people on here and disassembled it completely and put it back together. I have two and they haven't leaked.
1095532
The one I have does not leak. I have refilled it a few times. It does not make a pool of water when he drinks out of it.
1095533
I have had 2 small puddles of water since I purchased mine. Not clear exactly why it leaked but it is erratic and not bad. It may be my dog and the way she uses it. I know one time I took it apart to clean - I forgot how to put it back together and it leaked bad until I did it correctly.
426311
Hi, S. I just looked at mine and it is like that only in the bottom where water has been sitting that didn't evaporate or get poured out completely. Are you making sure it's dry after each use? I suspect it may just be staining from gross minerally stuff in the water, but I'm no scientist.
1095842
Mine does the same thing if I fill it even close to the max line. I just fill it up to under the max line and it works better, still leaks some but not as much as before.
2138307
You bet it's defective, Our 1st one we have had a year, we have had the 2nd one 7 months, neither on leak so if you can I'd exchange it.
2173779
I use this for an adult boxer so it works perfectly fine for dog of any size or age. Before I even put it in her crate the first time I filled it up had the dog come over tapped on the ball for water to come out, put it at her mouth/face and made more water come out so she would start to get the idea and worked with her like that for a little while then when it came time to actually use it once she was in crate and the bottle attached just showed her again how it worked and she figured it out. As long as you fill it and follow the directions it doesn't really leak other then when you first fill it every now and again a drop here and there but no major puddles. I use this for an adult boxer so it works perfectly fine for dog of any size or age. Before I even put it in her crate the first time I filled it up had the dog come over tapped on the ball for water to come out, put it at her mouth/face and made more water come out so she would start to get the idea and worked with her like that for a little while then when it came time to actually use it once she was in crate and the bottle attached just showed her again how it worked and she figured it out. As long as you fill it and follow the directions it doesn't really leak other then when you first... » Read More I use this for an adult boxer so it works perfectly fine for dog of any size or age. Before I even put it in her crate the first time I filled it up had the dog come over tapped on the ball for water to come out, put it at her mouth/face and made more water come out so she would start to get the idea and worked with her like that for a little while then when it came time to actually use it once she was in crate and the bottle attached just showed her again how it worked and she figured it out. As long as you fill it and follow the directions it doesn't really leak other then when you first fill it every now and again a drop here and there but no major puddles. « Show Less
804605
My machine has been well-used for an elderly dog and then a puppy, but I have only had it about two years. It started developing leaks, and then I noticed that the dirty water container was not filling up. It seemed that all the dirty water was collecting in the bottom and leaking out on the ground. I have been limping along with it like that, but last time, it was a mess. I know I need a new one since yesterday, we had another vomit experience and my son just had a bloody nose all over the carpet. Gotta love the SpotBot!
1504064
i havent noticed that, but then my dog fountain is navy/ black.i don't see anything but rice etc that falls from my dogs' mouths when they drink. maybe contact the manufacturer? it could be a fault, like one that should not have passed.perhaps open your filter and check?
407828
I bought the water bottles for my fiance and asked him if he's had any issues like this. He said he hasn't. You must have got a defective one with a hole or something b/c leaking isn't happening at all with ours. Good luck!
582577
Mine at least does leak. Al though its really cool, that is the only problem I' ve had. I really don't know if that is normal or not, nor how to fix it dew that the product has no refund nor changes.
614040
It doesn't leak it should evaporate if you crack a window once in a while. Maybe the tank is too full?
522096
Mine leak's as well. My wife doesn't fill it to the top anymore and it doesn't leak then.
1545355
I love mine and it has never leaked on me. When I fill it then go to screw the lid back on, the water pushes up the straw so I just drink more of the water then screw the lid on the rest of the way and I've not had any issues at all with leaking. I love mine and I use it EVERY day....
1699088
Hello Mine was leaking also after a few years. This one has an "O" ring at the top. Since replacing my old one with this one I have not had any leaks at all.
2208459
Yes, the previous unit started to leak and I replaced it with another. The present unit is working fine.
2173776
The ball in the tube makes clicking noises when you tap it plus a little water comes out. So do this while calling your dog over. They will sniff it and realize water comes out and with the noise they will put 2 and 2 together. Try a couple of times in the day and should be no time at all. I have this same model water bottle and it is useless. Leaks and never worked period.
1481347
The fill float may be stuck. I would call Water Boss tech support and ask them how to check it. Even no salt in the bin, it should not fill that far. With my older model, I had an internal leak tha slowly dripped water into the bin, filling it with water a few days after I siphoned it out. I bought a new one after that, as it was 10 years old and out of warranty, even though it should not have happened.
567864
Mine did that too, at first. I found I did not have it seated properly. Once I had it fitted correctly it never leaked again.