How long will water last in it and still be drinkable with no contaminates?
389386
It actually depends on what water you put in it. I go to the dtore and buy the water from the machines that use UV. I normally drink the five gallons in about 5 or 6 days. If you want it to last a long time, put clorox in it. We went camping many times and had 55 gallon drums, and the lasted about a month. These bottles are BPH free, so no taste goes into the water
2026896
The packaging doesn't say how long it can be stored, but most of what I've read says about 6 months for tap water. Since this is an emergency supply, I would use this first. I have 2 55 gallon drums that comes with an additive to last up to 5 years. I change that about every 3. So, this should at least keep for 6 months, but I suspect around that time period some of the plastic taste will leach into the water... it's safe, but the taste might be off.
1415554
If properly maintained by checking and adding distilled water every 4-6 months it will last 4-7 years
1340326
As a Community Emergency Responder I would think that an average family or person would have it all used up in 4 weeks , so there should not be a problem. It is not meant for long term water storage. I have 100 gallon high grade food grade water containers with a metal grid for stability which I store water in for long term use, but after 3 months I will use it on my garden & refill it to be sure it is fresh & viable. Does that help you?
445295
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.
1632754
forever. buy some extra glass, though, you will want it. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00405IQI4/ref=oh_details_o04_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
2171549
My rule if thumb is I fill it half way with ice and half with water. The cubes last for me , usually about 8-12 hours depending on how often I use it. I occasionally refill it with water when it gets half empty. Keep water in it and at least half with ice and it will last a long time
1821937
I poured really hot water (not boiling) in it and it lasted the whole night. It was still warm in the morning. If you are asking if the bottle lasts long or not then I would say it looks sturdy enough and I expect that it will last for years.
130299
That all depends on the ambient temperature and how much product is inside. But I think you are safe for at least 24 hours.
160627
You don't need to put it in any water. Take it straight or put it in water or some other drink
799044
Should be fine for a month for drinking etc. Use for cooking maybe a little longer. Use for flushing until it is gone. If you are looking for long term storage of water you need to consider other methods of storage and different containers that would provide you quality water for longer periods of time, barrels, bricks, bottles, or five gallon jugs.
494471
I believe mine lasts about 2-3 months. I fill about a pitcher a day or so. I do notice some of the black bits ( charcoal?) floating on top of the filter before it goes through but that's all. My unfiltered water is in the 280 range.
880000
mine go for 2 months, maybe a week or two less if water is not as soft. it starts to get kind of dirty smelling after that ive found. it could go for 3 months probably for someone else, i could see that.
1667944
I'd say a few days, up to a week, similar to other growlers. it would help if you flushed with CO2 first. Manufacturer mentions this is not suitable for carbonating/aging.
1907546
I never do because I wouldn't want the high heat of the dw to break down the plastic and dissipate into the drinking water. I just rinse it or give it a swish with soapy water every week or so. If it is kept cold,it will stay cleaner than if left at room temp.Short answer...I don't know what the mfgr. recommends but I would not regardless.
146442
It will last indefinitely. As long as you don't let the can rust or anything like that. Keep it I stored at a stable temperature and stable humidity (in the house as an example.) and it will be fine.
765189
If you haven't opened the bottle then it will last for a long time. I have had no problems with being unused for long periods of time.