do you have to fill the water tank completely full or is partially full okay?
1840184
There is minimum fill line. Therefore, partially filling it is perfectly fine.
1840185
Partially full is probably ideal. My opinion is that you should be using "fresh" water (less than an hour or two sitting at room temperature). Have you noticed that drinking water that has been sitting out over night has a different, almost stale flavor? I suggest using filtered water, both for taste and to decrease the descaling/cleaning needs of your machine. Every few days or once a week (depending on your ambient temperature, it's probably worse in summer), wash your water tank inside with warm soapy water, as it can get a little slimy in there if you don't.
1840186
Should keep it full - but can keep it less than full (enough to make what you are brewing). Problem is the "ring" of particulate matter that that forms from tap water, keep it at the top.
1840187
Partial is fine. We fill ours and then use it until the little "gauge" on the front shows it is empty.
1840188
Partially full is probably ideal.My opinion is that you should be using "fresh" water (less than an hour or two sitting at room temperature). Have you noticed that drinking water that has been sitting out over night has a different, almost stale flavor? I suggest using filtered water, both for taste and to decrease the descaling/cleaning needs of your machine.Every few days or once a week (depending on your ambient temperature, it's probably worse in summer), wash your water tank inside with warm soapy water, as it can get a little slimy in there if you don't. Partially full is probably ideal.My opinion is that you should be using "fresh" water (less than an hour or two sitting at room temperature). Have you noticed that drinking water that has been sitting out over night has a different, almost stale flavor? I suggest using filtered water, both for taste and to decrease the descaling/cleaning needs of your machine.Every few days or once a week (depending on your ambient temperature, it's probably worse in summer), wash your water tank inside with warm soapy water, as it can get a little slimy in... » Read More Partially full is probably ideal.My opinion is that you should be using "fresh" water (less than an hour or two sitting at room temperature). Have you noticed that drinking water that has been sitting out over night has a different, almost stale flavor? I suggest using filtered water, both for taste and to decrease the descaling/cleaning needs of your machine.Every few days or once a week (depending on your ambient temperature, it's probably worse in summer), wash your water tank inside with warm soapy water, as it can get a little slimy in there if you don't. « Show Less
1840189
You can fill partially. I recommend bottled water for better trading espresso, though.
680387
It is one complete piece and shouldn't have a problem with holding a little bit of water. Hope that helps.
4507
Only partially. If you are quick to remove the cover or if the leak is small then it will be ok.
306215
When filling the top, make sure the bottom chamber is not full. If you put more water in the top chamber when the bottom is full, you may overfill the bottom chamber. The Berkey Guy
451890
I have two full, but the one I filled partially falls in. The other two full ones are straight up.
925124
Put a bottle and a half in when your tank is almost empty. Then fill the tank. That would be enough.
1523546
I leave mine full and it's fine. Just don't leave the wand in a downward position. I'm not sure if it will leak or not.
1415269
It fills from the bottom....so you have to remove the tank and fill it(I do it under the sink....about a gallon of water is water). This is somewhat of a small humidifier.
222862
I agree with the others, make sure you do not have too much water. If you are using the Brikka model, then first you measure the water in the upper chamber by filling to the "H2O" fill line and then pour it into the lower chamber. The lower chamber will then only be partially filled. I have the 4 cup model and it fills to about 1/2" below the valve inside the lower chamber.
663595
I would start about 1/3 full with water and adjust from there. Without being too graphic..the urine will help with that water fill as well.
2053289
Unfortunately, you would need to restart. But iit is easy to tell whether you have enough water for a full cup.
663592
Depends on how much you intend to use it. Since I am the only user and I don't go out for more than a day/overnight I only fill it about half full.
920052
You have to run water down the line, so there should be fluid from that when the tank us empty.
589764
I agree with others. Empty is fine. Only boil as much water as you need and you will have no problem.
1254966
There is a max water level indicator on the tank. Remember the item or items being cleaned also take up volume so fill accordingly.
2103634
I have not used a full tank yet in the month I've had it..course that would depend if you have it on high and how often you use it...
1411209
No need to empty the tank. The weight of the water acts as an anchor to stabilize the rower in an upright position.How much water depends how the resistance level you prefer, generally I like it half filled. So take the tank volume and divided by 2...=)