Does the water travel through plastic? What is on the inner part that touches the water? I wonder if copper is better.
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It is a rubber core. I have it running between the filter and the fridge. The copper I had got a kink in it so I went with stainless. The stainless made the water intermittently taste terrible. I have had this for a few months now. No problems and the (well) water always tastes good.
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the plastic strip works nice it is not 100% but it is good. Unless derect water is being spraied with forse it is good
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At the very bottom, where the water level is measured there is a small round part that looks like silicon, but it could be plastic. It's very small. All other parts in contact with the water are metal. The water level gauge is metal on the inside, the outside is plastic.
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the pitcher is metal except for the window where you can see the water level, the cover and the well that holds the filter and the water to run through the water filter and the handle. there is no plastic that lines the inside of the pitcher. hope this answers your question.
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No it not plastic. It mean that it screen the water not letting any chemical come from the faucet.
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Yes, water comes in contact with plastic windows. Water does not contact the lid as max water level is way lower.
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See the reviews - someone said the water pours over plastic parts as it pours out.
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apart from the iinterior shell casing there is no contact with plastic. The fill line does not go to the top so there is some space between the interior top and the water when full
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Hi Jason. I love the water chef. We have the metal model. There is a really good quality plastic cover on the shower wand that the water does flow through. I know what you mean about the cheapy plastic shower wands and covers but this is way better. The hose has a spiral metal cover, not sure what kind of tubing is within that flexible metal. I have a latex allergy and have had zero problem with this shower filter/wand system. My suggestion is call the company.. they have great customer service and may sell it to you with a money back guarantee taking into account your health issues. But I bet you will like it. Happy to help. Melinda
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I can't see the inner works. The area under the lid for water is plastic. Not sure I would want stainless as it might leave a taste.
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Scott, I have had my unit for less than a year, and really enjoy its fast operation. The 'interior' is all stainless steel, with a sensor at the bottom. The 'plastic' is a circumference at the top of the unit, the handle and the outside bast of the unit. None of them touch the water. There is a small screen on the inside by the pouring spout that is a filter, and a bit of nonn-stainles steel will be exposed that touches the water when pouring. I have not found any problems with my unit and use it 4 or 5 times per week. Hope this helps. --Richard Kelman
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Yes, it does have plastic in contact with the water (not much, but some), plus the lid and spout filter parts. It's still enough plastic that I can taste and smell the chemicals which leech into the water.Disappointing, because I bought this kettle thinking it might be better than some of the others. As far as I can tell, there isn't a single plastic-free electric kettle on the market (in the US) right now.
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If you live in a climate that can get cold, it is not a good idea to use water. you wouldhave to pour out the water before winter. The expansion and contraction can cause the plastic to crack and leak. I prefer sand for that reason.
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hi! I have this device and I haven't worried about the plastic components because the water moves very quickly through the system, until it fully drains. As far as I can tell it never sits in the device or in the tubing so leaching from the plastic doesn't seem to be a concern.. hope that helps!
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Jane, the answer is no, there are not any plastic parts which make contact with the water. Also, the unit is great and is value for dollar. I highly recommend.
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Iwould say no.it works great but its plastic and water would get in .overall i think its great been using it 3 times week now for a couple months no problem
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outside is metal,the inside is made of plastic, that the water go's threw, you can't tell from looking at it. It's still a great faucet and can't beat the price.