Has anyone tried to test its airtightness? Tightening the lid on an empty container and weighting down in a deepsink for leaks?
1659215
I have not, but I will do it this evening when I get home. I will reply after it is done.
1659216
I haven't tried that. But I have had two of these under my bed for emergencies. They've been there for many months now, maybe more than a year, and I've had no leaks.
129275
I have used mine quite often and nothing has leaked. Make sure to snap the lid completely.
2103344
No, I don't think it is airtight. There is no sealing material between the lid and box. Nor is there any on the "hinge-y" part of the lid.
1882192
I have had mine for almost 6 months without a drop of leaking. Perhaps try reassembling it.
645655
I would have to agree, it sounds like the gasket isn't sealing properly. Just be sure there is no obstruction in either the lid vent or the vent hole of the weight. Mine has worked very well with no problems for a while now. Sounds like the seal isn't quite aligning.
1560666
There is a rubber seal on the inside of the plastic lid. Some of them still leak. I certainly would not call them airtight.
1230331
I've never had this happen. I think your container is defective. I would return it.
1173378
That's odd - I'd say let it cool down completely, but I haven't had to do that so it shouldn't be an issue. Did you release all the pressure from the tank? Maybe have someone hold the release button while you try getting the lid to budge?
646952
We have not had any problems with spilling that I can recall, but I haven't really "tested" the lid for leaking.
1640407
Yes, the seal is very thin and will not compress when the lid is screwed on. It is a novelty item only. I think it would be the luck of the draw if you got one that didn't leak.
1177607
I had air loss with a new one. After I seal it the air escapes from the top. Couldn't find the hole, but the air is escaping. I have another TBS tha does not leaks air.
2146682
I store mine in an airtight container and have not had any problems thus far.
221614
I tried this afternoon to find out just how "waterproof" the carry case is (the answer is, not very). I added some water to the container, put the lid on, and shook it. While it did not pour out, there was no doubt that this lid is NOT a tight seal. I suppose that a large o-ring or perhaps some RTV could be used to seal it up, or a very large stopper would do the trick, but barring that, I would not carry wet tea in this unless you like tea leaking everywhere.
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I have successfully opened one, but am not sure if it was luck or if using it lightly at a couple of different places on the lid kept it from bending. I have not tried it since. Sorry I can't be more help.
1016570
Mine doesn't have any leaks. Maybe you got a defected product and probably should contact the store to replace it for you. (Mine doesn't get deflated very often. I mean I inflate it like once a month or once in 3 weeks).
1482156
I have noticed this also. I now keep mine in an air tight container and it seems to help.
887708
Mine doesn't leak at all, but I have not turned it upside down to test this. I don't think that the lid creates a real tight seal because the spigot does not ever quit running smoothly so air is getting in somewhere.