How hot does the water get exactly? or approximately? Would I need to dilute it with some cold water if at it's hottest?
479097
We used it at Yellowstone in August. 70-78 degree weather. It made the water moderately warm. Never got "hot". We were tent camping so it was awesome.
479098
The temp depends on the weather. If it is the middle of summer, and 100 degrees outside, the temp would be extremely hot. If your using it in the winter, you will need direct sun for at least 4-5 hours just to get a warm shower. Just hold your hand to the bag and you will see if it will be too hot to shower with. You can always let it cool down before using it.
479099
The back of the box says after 3 hours of sitting in the sun water is approx. 104°. I tested mine from 8 am to noon on a sunny 70° day. Only half full, because it gets heavy. The black side of bag gets very hot to the touch, but water inside is approx. 94°. I did the wrist test and water is a comfortable lukewarm. Perfect for a summer shower. Use your own judgement test the water before using.
479100
If the shower is in direct sunlight and it's really hot outside (90 degrees or above) then maybe, but I haven't ever had that problem. Most of the time it's a great temperature, but I'm sure it's more of a personal preference than anything. Hope that helps!
958039
Water doesn't get hot, at least not on mine. I've only used it a couple of times so far. Sorry can't be of more help.Carol
155886
The water doesnt ever get hot unless I add it hot. Maybe mine doesnt work like it is supposed to, but it has never heated the water.
1584498
Sorry, I actually returned my machine. I didn't think it got the milk hot enough (I use a thermometer typically). Where I live I have to descale pretty regularly (I now have a Giro - it tells me when to do it). But I think regardless of your water source the repeated boiling of water creates a buildup whether or not there's a water filter in place (not sure about that).
174780
I bathe in pretty hot water, and it hasn't melted. I don't see how it could happen.
223864
We've used cold and warm water. It mixes a lot better when the water is warm.
453186
As Mr. Loria already commented, it does heat the water some, but I never took the temperature. It won't be hot enough to make a color run, if that's what you're thinking. I have not had any issues with the water being too hot to touch or accidentally burning myself, either.
1621774
You will have endless warm water. I say warm because it doesn't actually get hot. I have this unit under my kitchen sink because it takes so long before the hot water gets there. I turn the hot water on and it is almost instantly warm and gets warmer and hot as my hot water gets there, which is what I wanted. However, I will tell you that the flow is not very strong. I don't know that I would want to try to wash my dogs with the stream I get from this in my kitchen. Hope this helps
2120850
I have only used mine once but the water stayed warm. I'm not sure how hot it's suppose to be. The manual mine came with says it had the heat wave technology.
879784
I would recommend using warm water... just so that it feels slightly warm to the touch. If the water is too warm, it will be a profoundly unpleasant sensation and, if too cold, you will suffer in kind.
24076
I have used them with great success! very happy. I am not sure what you are asking about Temperature? it will work great in above 32 deg Farenheit = 0 celcius and I do not see any problem with it up to 50 Deg Celcius ( or 125 Fahrenheit) How hot or cold do you want to use it for? It works very reliable. I use it in $10'000 water features indoors.
60674
I put in warmer water..and swish it around..and then using a long stick w/ a small towel rubber banded to the stick, clean it out....the water tastes great...
1313326
It is all dependent on how hot your water is. With hot tap water, it stays *hot* for 30minutes or so. Then it is just warm.
958037
Water doesn't get hot, at least not on mine. I've only used it a couple of times so far. Sorry can't be of more help. Carol
2239606
I just filled a bowl with water and set my mike for 3 min.The bowl is to hot to touch were the water is but is grab-able were the water isn't. The water is very hot. I guess its what you would normally expect.
1603638
Lukewarm shouldn't be a problem. I generally rinse mine out with hot tap water.
1279678
We do not have soft water, and I wash in warm. I don't notice any issues. I pour it in slowly though. You are supposed to put the water in first, then the soap, then the clothes. I turn on the water, then pour a small amount in my hand and let the water run over my hand to distribute the particles. I found that when I poured it in like you would think, it clumped together. So, if you just take an extra minute and distribute it slowly, it will dissolve better. I'm not sure if that's related to the water type/temp, but it is something I learned. :)