Do you have to boil or treat the water prior to putting it in the container? Anything special when using the water after long term storage?
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I do not do anything to the water before, but i have not left it in there for longer than a weekend camping either. I rinse it real good when i get home and let it air dry. I will bleach rinse them at the end of the season, and check them next year before i us them, if they are stinky next time i will bleach rinse again. Seems to work for me so far.
1824968
No but, if the water isn't potable you should do something before you drink it. Unless the water is chlorinated it can eventually go bad. This is true for any packaged water.
1824969
If your water is already treated by the source (city), then you only need to rinse out the container with a chlorine solution (household bleach will work if it does not have soap added). Then add the treated water. If not already treated, you should add about 1/8 teaspoon of bleach per one gallon of water into the container. Here's a link to some advice on long term water storage: https://www.usaemergencysupply.com/information_center/emergency_water_storage.htm#.U_zX_ZDws5s Hope this helps.
1824970
It depends on your water source. You should also follow instructions on long term water storage. Your choice of which instructions are up to you. We only use it for drinking water camping. We don't put contaminated water in it.
1824971
If your water is already treated by the source (city), then you only need to rinse out the container with a chlorine solution (household bleach will work if it does not have soap added). Then add the treated water. If not already treated, you should add about 1/8 teaspoon of bleach per one gallon of water into the container. Here's a link to some advice on long term water storage:https://www.usaemergencysupply.com/information_center/emergency_water_storage.htm#.U_zX_ZDws5s Hope this helps.
1460466
We initially had to soak it for a couple hours I'm water before the first use. You can probably just do that once in a while as maintenance after.
21168
No. It should be available for drink without filtering. However, once opened, water shall be consumed in relatively short period. Only sealed condition means for long-time storage.
365158
out of the box soak in warm water, not hot. Wring out well. Then rinse again, ring out. Store in original box rolled like it came or a zip lock baggie if you do not have the plastic box it came in. To cool. soak in very old water, wring out. VOILA
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As long as you keep it out of direct sunlight, the water will hold it's new structure for quite awhile...I think the manual that comes with the unit addresses this. If you want to get the 'oxygen' benefit, you need to drink it right away, as it doesn't maintain that aspect for very long (20 minutes if I remember correctly). You don't want to leave it in the pitcher...it causes the mineral cube to not last as long....I transfer mine into a glass pitcher I got at Walmart for $5.00. I don't think the manual said anything about using cold water....putting it in the fridge afterwards helps keep it out of the sunlight As long as you keep it out of direct sunlight, the water will hold it's new structure for quite awhile...I think the manual that comes with the unit addresses this. If you want to get the 'oxygen' benefit, you need to drink it right away, as it doesn't maintain that aspect for very long (20 minutes if I remember correctly). You don't want to leave it in the pitcher...it causes the mineral cube to not last as long....I transfer mine into a glass pitcher I got at Walmart for $5.00. I don't think the manual said anything about using cold water....putting it in the fridge afterwards helps keep... » Read More As long as you keep it out of direct sunlight, the water will hold it's new structure for quite awhile...I think the manual that comes with the unit addresses this. If you want to get the 'oxygen' benefit, you need to drink it right away, as it doesn't maintain that aspect for very long (20 minutes if I remember correctly). You don't want to leave it in the pitcher...it causes the mineral cube to not last as long....I transfer mine into a glass pitcher I got at Walmart for $5.00. I don't think the manual said anything about using cold water....putting it in the fridge afterwards helps keep it out of the sunlight « Show Less
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What I did was put it all in plastic containers store in cool dry placeand it stays fresh & nice.I use it few times a week with no problems. No need investing in pricy storage long as lid is on tight and in cool place.
100414
in the booklet it says best not to boil other things in the kettle, but ill say im sure u can, but make sure u wash it right away or itll stick and might be hard to wash. Also there is a built in filter!
919780
My did not come in plastic containment. Because you boil it for at least 5 minutes before use, you shouldn't worry. Anything on it will be taken care of by the boiling.
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There are two areas where the water resides - at the bottom where it is filled and another smaller area that handles water during the steaming process resting right above it. With the steaming process, everything that holds the hot/boiling water is kept rather clean. I do not use any additives in my food as I don't want anything to go down into the water. After the steaming process, the smaller tray can be washed with soap and water (haven't put it in the dishwasher) and the larger one at the bottom can be drained and simply wiped out when cooled. I love this steamer and have a friend who feels the same way....you will not be sorry!!!! There are two areas where the water resides - at the bottom where it is filled and another smaller area that handles water during the steaming process resting right above it. With the steaming process, everything that holds the hot/boiling water is kept rather clean. I do not use any additives in my food as I don't want anything to go down into the water. After the steaming process, the smaller tray can be washed with soap and water (haven't put it in the dishwasher) and the larger one at the bottom can be drained and simply wiped out when cooled. I love this steamer and have a friend who... » Read More There are two areas where the water resides - at the bottom where it is filled and another smaller area that handles water during the steaming process resting right above it. With the steaming process, everything that holds the hot/boiling water is kept rather clean. I do not use any additives in my food as I don't want anything to go down into the water. After the steaming process, the smaller tray can be washed with soap and water (haven't put it in the dishwasher) and the larger one at the bottom can be drained and simply wiped out when cooled. I love this steamer and have a friend who feels the same way....you will not be sorry!!!! « Show Less
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We don't always boil lids, just use very hot water. This procedure softens the rubber on the lid for a better seal and at the same time sanitizes them.
1844275
I had to experiment with amount of water to put in...also put in refrig. for an hour took out never had problem again.
942950
According to the directions you just run hot water through it. I store mine upright in a shower caddy.
1529533
We put our filter into our house refrigerator when there will be an extended period of non use. This prevents/reduces and bacteria build up and we've never had a problem. Drain it the best you can before refrigerating.
3033
I preheat the bottle first with hot tap water and let it set for a few moments. Afterwards, I drain out the tap water and add half hot tap water and half boiling water. This particular hot water bottle is extremely well made and seems to be able to handle very hot temperatures, however, I would not advise filling it completely with boiling water.
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If it has crystalized, yes you have to boil it. Some of mine were crystalized when I first opened the box. Once you've boiled it and the gel inside is liquid again, there is a little metal disk inside that you push to turn the disk inside out. That's what activates it. Best of luck to you! I hope you get more use out of yours than I got out of mine.
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no, I don't refrigerate at all. It's best at room temperature. I have to place in hot water for a few minutes each time I use it because of the thick consistency.
1827870
I have poured boiling water into the dish, but warm it with hot water first. I am a "safe rather than sorry" type and don't want to make the mistake of having it crack or break because of a sudden and extreme change in temperature.