Should the water in the bottle still stay cold for long periods of time without the filter in it
57674
The filter just holds back ice or holds a tea bag in place etc. - it's just a piece of wire mesh. Has nothing to do with the insulation keeping your beverages at certain temperatures.
57675
Yes, that screen is there so when you drink no ice chips choke you. The screen isn't necessary.
1175654
not really. I taste more of the water's impurities or elements than the bottle itself if left in there for a while (several days)
1551451
Shelf life on the filter is 2 years if kept in a cool dark area. 3 years if kept at these proper conditions and the unit hasn't been dropped or damage. Damage may cause the filter not to collect all of the bacteria and hazards of water collection. I have put mine in a mylar sealead bag with all air vacumed out. This may extend the shelf life. It's worth the try due to the cost. That is just my way of thinking.
445295
I think it depends on how much water you started with. Mine will keep ice cubes for about 24 hours as long as I started with mostly ice.
240500
If you fill with cold water it will be cool. Because it's capacity is so large, it will remain cold or hot for a longer time. Remember it's also heavier.
297643
Make sure filter is upright with arrow in right direction, only run cold water for several minutes before using.
2269436
With the water filter built into the lid it is easy to put the full bottle on the base and not get water everywhere. I have never had a problem.
471325
if the water and canister are cold, it only takes a few minutes (screw on the cartridge, shake the canister, and let it sit for a few min) I've read that if you let it sit longer, carbonation is better, but I've been perfectly happy when I only let it sit for 5 minutes.
503995
I wouldn't advise letting the filter freeze. When water freezes it expands & when it expands you risk damaging the filter.
2176653
The instructions never said to keep it wet once used like the smaller filters but that is what I'm doing, though not for that reason. I'm keeping it full of clean drinking water for any possible water outage. Of course, I can't let it freeze while wet. That is my main concern since that is a possibility where I live.
1635444
Of course, just screw the filter off then its a regular water bottle..you can also screw it back on when you need your filter.
478284
It says its best not to put in the frig but I have always kept mine in the frig & it has lasted for months. I have done this for years & it has kept very well this way.
1907547
I never do because I wouldn't want the high heat of the dw to break down the plastic and dissipate into the drinking water. I just rinse it or give it a swish with soapy water every week or so. If it is kept cold,it will stay cleaner than if left at room temp. Short answer...I don't know what the mfgr. recommends but I would not regardless.
1524936
Insulation only helps if there is and initial heat source, including the water. But with a strip of the heat tape that should cure any possibility of the filter freezing if there is some insulation, but it probably doesn't need a lot.
799044
Should be fine for a month for drinking etc. Use for cooking maybe a little longer. Use for flushing until it is gone. If you are looking for long term storage of water you need to consider other methods of storage and different containers that would provide you quality water for longer periods of time, barrels, bricks, bottles, or five gallon jugs.
2284680
Our son takes his funtainer bottle filled with water to school and keeps it on his desk to drink throughout the day. These bottles are amazing- I wash the bottles and while they are still wet I place them in the freeze the night before and in the morning we fill it with water and/or milk for his lunch box. It keeps his water/milk cold for about 6- 8 hours. Milk/water does stay very cold. It does sweat a little, so his teacher usually places a paper towel under it. We have used these funtainer bottles for 3 years and are very pleased with the results. Hope this helps:)
1900446
There is no cooling element in it... I put cold water in and it stays cool for quite awhile. I add fresh cold water daily