Someone in one of the other questions stated that it is recommended that this NOT be used with hot water, r we supposed to take cold showers? After all, this is supposed to be a shower filter...right? Someone in one of the other questions stated that it is recommended that this NOT be used with hot water, r we supposed to take cold showers? After all, this is supposed to be a shower... » Read More Someone in one of the other questions stated that it is recommended that this NOT be used with hot water, r we supposed to take cold showers? After all, this is supposed to be a shower filter...right? « Show Less
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THE REAL ANSWER TO YOUR QUESTIONS IS: There are two products by this company. The one that filters drinking from your kitchen sink is only used with cold water. The shower filter can be used with water of any temperature. You do not have to take cold showers. These are great products if you have questions call the company 1-800-592-8371 8-4p MST. It is a family business and they are very nice.
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That's incorrect. I take hot showers all the time. The filter on your kitchen faucet, ie PUR, is not for hot water. The shower filter is made for showers and there for all temperatures.
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I'd say no...the hot water lasts maybe 3 - 4 minutes. I use it for an outdoor summer shower, mixed with cold water, and it lasts maybe 5 minutes unless I turn the water off until I'm ready to rinse the soap.
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Yes you can use hot water in the unfiltered position! In the filter position the water comes out slower I think it is because of the reverse osmosis! But there is no other filter that filters better than this filter for us! Becouse we have hi Arn and Lime stone in our water! This the best filter for us!
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I highly recommend warming the water first. Using cold water can be very uncomfortable.
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I don't believe you are supposed to as it will shorten the life of the filter. If you do, be sure to run cold water immediately after so as not to provide a nice environment for bacteria, algae, etc.
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I am not a plumber- however I only put one on our cold. Our hot water line goes through a heater that has a separate screen filter before it goes into the heat exchanger. I would think the best way to tell if you need one on your hot water line would be to check the screen on the washer. If your hot water input has sediment, then yes. Otherwise I would think you would only need one on the cold.
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It's a cold water washer. Never tried with hot water, and I don't think it works.
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This unit heats the water to several selectable temperatures, so no need to provide hot water to them. Matter of fact, I recall the owner's manual cautions one NOT to supply hot water - only cold water. Everything is perfect!.Amazon Customer answered on September 25, 2014
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I have never done in a bathroom with hot shower on, that was why I had to throw away 3 of them before got 1 on without bubble. However, I think the hot steam environment must be a better choice because it would be less dust so it would be less chance to get bubbles.
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I had the same concern but it has worked fine. Refreshing, comes to mind. And as I thought about it I came to fear a burst of too hot water more than cold. I've not used the warm/cold model but I don't think there would be a lot of difference in that when you turn a hot faucet on it takes a while before it is hot.
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I apologize, I just read the label said to not use in urinals, toilets or sinks. It says to not use in cold water.
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In my opinion and what I have done thus far is use the filter. Notice I said filter and not filters. I have used one filter since I have owned the machine. I never change the filter and I doubt I would ever have to since it filters the freshly distilled water. Taste has not been affected and the only reason I can see for the filters is to ensure no particulates from the machinery would ever enter the water. That said, it should be impossible during the life of the machine for any particulates to break loose. These are copper pipes used for the distillation so the filters are either a money maker or just a fail safe is all. In my opinion and what I have done thus far is use the filter. Notice I said filter and not filters. I have used one filter since I have owned the machine. I never change the filter and I doubt I would ever have to since it filters the freshly distilled water. Taste has not been affected and the only reason I can see for the filters is to ensure no particulates from the machinery would ever enter the water. That said, it should be impossible during the life of the machine for any particulates to break loose. These are copper pipes used for the distillation so the filters are either a money... » Read More In my opinion and what I have done thus far is use the filter. Notice I said filter and not filters. I have used one filter since I have owned the machine. I never change the filter and I doubt I would ever have to since it filters the freshly distilled water. Taste has not been affected and the only reason I can see for the filters is to ensure no particulates from the machinery would ever enter the water. That said, it should be impossible during the life of the machine for any particulates to break loose. These are copper pipes used for the distillation so the filters are either a money maker or just a fail safe is all. « Show Less
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There's a model with two control knob hot and cold, like in a faucet, control it there. This model suffice, it's great and you won't feel much of the cold water believed me. The model with hot water connection requires hole through your sink cabinet if that's what you have. Most haven't give much thought how it works but just about hot water. How long does hot water comes out from your faucet or shower head unless you just came out of the shower or washing your hand before you have the urges of doing something else? By the time the water is warm/hot, you wasted the cold reach the hot water. Still there the initial shock, cold water in the water line. There's a model with two control knob hot and cold, like in a faucet, control it there. This model suffice, it's great and you won't feel much of the cold water believed me. The model with hot water connection requires hole through your sink cabinet if that's what you have. Most haven't give much thought how it works but just about hot water. How long does hot water comes out from your faucet or shower head unless you just came out of the shower or washing your hand before you have the urges of doing something else? By the time the water is warm/hot, you wasted the cold reach the hot water.... » Read More There's a model with two control knob hot and cold, like in a faucet, control it there. This model suffice, it's great and you won't feel much of the cold water believed me. The model with hot water connection requires hole through your sink cabinet if that's what you have. Most haven't give much thought how it works but just about hot water. How long does hot water comes out from your faucet or shower head unless you just came out of the shower or washing your hand before you have the urges of doing something else? By the time the water is warm/hot, you wasted the cold reach the hot water. Still there the initial shock, cold water in the water line. « Show Less
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Yes, it has nothing to do with that. the valve u mean is for mixing hot and cold water to get a Acceptable water temp for your shower pleasure but this only the decorative outside the temp valve u need to mix water not included or is the bath tub spout Wichita u didn't want the spout anyway. Hope that helps.
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I suppose the OP was asking if one bottle can be used for multiple showers? The biggest bottle I used was 2L and that is hardly enough to rinse one adult.It's better to pre fill multiple bottles and just swap the shower head when one's empty than using just one bottle and have to stop to fill up the bottle midway through rinsing.
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I don't have experience with doing that, but this machine does have a limit to how hot the water can be that you put in it. How hot are you looking to go? If the water is too hot for you to touch/ work with, it is too hot for this machine. I generally go by the rule of "if I would shower in this temperature, then we are okay, anything hotter is pushing it". Its made out of plastic, and the parts can melt if you go to, say, boiling.
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i used cold water. i have not every had a problem with mine. i'm hot natured and have hot fl she's. i have had and problem. i'm sorry u r