I know it sounds strange but is there a way to make it "leak" when tipping it over? I want to use it as a pour spout if possible
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I cant make it leak. The auto spout I have not been able to make leak but the Contigo Addison leaks. If you flip the Addison upside down it will spill out whatever is in the straw. Then the leak stops.
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Haha! I think it's impossible. My boy can't even suck on it just into 2 weeks of using it. Somewhere has a hole or tear, I hv thrown it away and will never buy this bottle again.
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You have to use a bit of "squeeze" pressure to get the fluid started, once it has, don't use any more or the flow becomes too much. It also helps to keep the bottle in a more upright position while using the brush when you can and especially if you already have to much "flow" going! It is a balancing act to learn how to control the flow of fluid, but it works really well once you've gotten some practice with it. I really haven't had too much of a "leakage" problem, so maybe you have a defective bottle....
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I'm sorry but I only use mine for my Keurig also. It has never tipped, even when full. Sorry I cannot help.
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OK, I HAVE THE FIX. The problem is the lever under the diverter does not get pushed back far enough. The protrusion on the rear of the reservoir only pushes to the horizontal, which lets the water from condensation drip backwards, underneath. I got a teeny screwdriver (a paper clip might work) got it red hot and pressed it into the lever several times until it burned a hole through it. Next I got a teensy screw and screwed it into the hole, leaving 1/4" sticking out. Now when you place the reservoir into the coffee pot it will push the lever back an extra 1/4" which levers the water diverter down more at an angle so the water can run down it properly. I still get a few drips down in the heating element but that's better than the fill up I used to get.. (Original answer) The only way to get the water out is tip the whole thing into the sink. Ours fills up and will leak onto the counter after just a few says if we don't do this. The problem is a poor design in the diverter that is supposed to send the condensation back into the carafe, but doesn't.
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I have had 2 of these for close to a year and neither one leaks. Make sure the spout is all the way in. Should not have problem then.
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That's the way it is- it's not a good top design. You have to remove the cap of the big bottle and LEARN not to spill any water when turning it down onto cooler. It took me a good amount of getting used to it. I hope this helped. Happy No Spilling!
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Oh no! Mine just started leaking too and I'm not sure if it's too late to return it. Let me know what happens with yours. I really have enjoyed this dispenser until now.
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I just turn it upside down. Use it that way. I also have 2 bottles. One I use as just a spray, no scrub. Then I remove the spray and put the cap which comes on it back on. Then I use the scrub bottle but upside down. It shouldn't leak.maybe your bottle is stripped.
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I am not sure what you mean...The bottom part of the pail is solid and would not leak if upright. But where the filter goes, there are little air holes for ventilation (this is in the lid), so if it tipped over, it would leak. Does that help?
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Unfortunately, on mine, with the lid on, mine does leak when it is tilted on its side. They need more of a silicon plug at the end of the cap
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I have the same problem. I just wrote to Homedics to ask them where I can get it. I couldn't find it on their website even though they have a section for parts. In the meantime I've been using it anyway. I don't fill the water tank too much and just quickly put it into place. It seems to work okay this way but you have to be doubly careful to not let it tip over. Hope that helps. Patricia
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I'm not sure what your lid is doing, but every once in a while ours will stay popped up a bit after pouring. It only does this sometimes and when it does I just tap lid near the spout and it seats down again.
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Not me. Mine pours just fine. Make sure there is gasket on the removeable top above the threads.
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It has a pour spout that you can use. Kind of like a box of wine. Keep in mind, once you pour it- you can't put it back in.
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Yes I have the sme one after I use it I do lay it on it's side. No dripping or spilling at all. I hope I helped you out. Have a Great Day:)
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Make sure you have all the air out of it when you screw the top on. I find that helps keep it from leaking.
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I tried the "spill-proof" spout once. Unless you need to waste some gas or maybe cover your hand with gas, I would recommend removing the spout and using a funnel when pouring the gas. Personnally, I have emptied the top portion of the container into a smaller container which I then use to fill whatever needs filling. Basically, the can is used for storage until it is empty enough to pour directly from. This is yet another example of government intervention "improving" our daily lives.