Should the water in the bottle still stay cold for long periods of time without the filter in it
57674
The filter just holds back ice or holds a tea bag in place etc. - it's just a piece of wire mesh. Has nothing to do with the insulation keeping your beverages at certain temperatures.
57675
Yes, that screen is there so when you drink no ice chips choke you. The screen isn't necessary.
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I leave it on the counter. I don't know why it would have to be refrigerated unless you were letting it sit for days and days. Remember, this water is highly filtered. It shouldn't have a problem with bacterial growth that sometimes occur with poorly treated municipal water. I will sometimes fill up a pitcher from the filter and put it in the refrigerator to have it ready for filling glasses at dinner. But I've been keeping mine on the counter for quite a while and haven't have any problems. Every couple of months, you have to clean the ceramic filters by giving them a gentle scrubbing. You'll know when it's time to do this because the filtration rate will really slow down. One thing I have noticed is that I don't like the taste of the water that's left below the spigot--not sure why. When the water doesn't come out of the spigot because the level is low, I don't tilt the container to get the last bit. I dump that on my house plants because it is better for them than the tap water. Our main problem is with too much chlorine in the tap water and this filter completely solves that. I don't need it as a purifier so the white ceramic filters are fine for us. We've been very happy with it.
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I bought a little thermometer and put it in the fridge. It will freeze soda and bottled water if set to the coldest.
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Shelf life on the filter is 2 years if kept in a cool dark area. 3 years if kept at these proper conditions and the unit hasn't been dropped or damage. Damage may cause the filter not to collect all of the bacteria and hazards of water collection. I have put mine in a mylar sealead bag with all air vacumed out. This may extend the shelf life. It's worth the try due to the cost. That is just my way of thinking.
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Mine is still new. It hasn't been used. But yes. If it is chilled water that is what it's designed to do.
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The directions say not to leave liquid in the bottle for very long. I assume you mean you want to put the plastic bottle in the freezer while there is liquid in the bottle. If that is the case, then no, you would't put the bottle in the freezer.
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It can hold water a long long time BUT I would not want to drink it after a month ?
436692
My filter was in use and was not replaced for approximately 18 months. I would say we have moderate water and ice usage.
240500
If you fill with cold water it will be cool. Because it's capacity is so large, it will remain cold or hot for a longer time. Remember it's also heavier.
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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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We generally add ice cubes in our packs when we fill them up to make them stay cooler longer. Plain ole water will stay slightly cooler outside than if it was in a bottle but does get warm because of the sun and your body temperature in a few hours.
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Yes, once it is opened i believe it must be kept cold. It does not need refrigeration while still sealed though.
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Our son takes his funtainer bottle filled with water to school and keeps it on his desk to drink throughout the day. These bottles are amazing- I wash the bottles and while they are still wet I place them in the freeze the night before and in the morning we fill it with water and/or milk for his lunch box. It keeps his water/milk cold for about 6- 8 hours. Milk/water does stay very cold. It does sweat a little, so his teacher usually places a paper towel under it. We have used these funtainer bottles for 3 years and are very pleased with the results. Hope this helps:)
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Of course, just screw the filter off then its a regular water bottle..you can also screw it back on when you need your filter.
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I think it depends on how much water you started with. Mine will keep ice cubes for about 24 hours as long as I started with mostly ice.
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I think it would be possible to use it without the filter, but if that's the case, it'd be cheaper to just get a generic sports bottle.
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I leave mine there everyday only time I empty it is when I clean it or put in a new filter . as long as you use it and keep feeling it, the water doesn't get bad. If you leave it sit to long maybe I would yes and use fresh water.