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.
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.
268114
Not at all! Even when there is ice cold water inside the bottles outside temperature remains neutral with no condensation!
2017255
I think I keeps my water cold/ cool for several hours. Not ice cold but it does stay cool. It is quite large for Milk.
1700868
Yes, once it is opened i believe it must be kept cold. It does not need refrigeration while still sealed though.
321496
It depends on how hard the water is. I have a water softener and the water saturation screen (not really a filter) lasts several years. Untreated water in areas with very hard water could reduce the time to six months, I imagine.
1614992
The coldness depends on the water temperature. However, even room temperature water works well. The cooling should be immediate.
1454814
This is not an insulated bottle designed to keep things cold for any length of time. It's just a very good water bottle, but will need ice to stay cold.
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)
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.
1323208
The longest I have left mine in is over night, knowing that I would use it again first thing in the morning. This is during a period of lots of blossoms falling from trees into the pool. I think it would be counterproductive to leave debris in the filter bag in the water for too long because it could cause algae.
1684866
The filter itself has quick connectors that let you unclip it from the hoses and rest of the unit. Unclip the filter and keep it in your sleeping bag. Maybe use a ziplock if there's a little water that may still find its way out.
1900885
I'd say it stays cool just as long as my igloo cooler. I usually freeze some small water bottles to keep in the cooler when it's not plugged in.
651219
This is not an insulated bottle, ice would keep about as long as in a regular plastic cup or bottle.
884762
It all depends on how cold the water is, I would recommend waiting at least 15 minutes. But if it is cold the full 30. I carry these for emergency use only. I normally use regular bleach for small batches and a Platypus Gravity Works filter for larger amounts of water if I am out with a large group.
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.
1683970
i do not have that problem. its only for cold water. my problem with this filter is, it don't last the way it used to to about 4 to 6 months.in my case, the last few filters lasted only about 6 to 8 weeks and the flow becomes very slow and restricted inspite of having the samesource of city water.