Has anybody tried taking this to a potluck? Does it seem stable enough to sit in the floorboards of the car? I'm worried about the lid not locking.
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The lid sits recessed on the ceramic crock and as long as you aren't a speed demon it should stay put nicely on the floorboard. One thing to note is that the whole unit is very heavy to carry to a potluck unless you have a strong man to tote it for you.
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The lid is not a very tight fit as this would cause pressure build up.I never had an issue with the insert,it fits fine in the unit but not tight it does not move however. Hope this helps.
1434663
Have you tried giving it a good shake and jolt? It worked for me suffering the same problem. Sometimes the lock latch engages just enough to keep the lid down.
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Hi, if dripping out of the side of the lid, I don't think the lid was seated properly. Sometimes that will happen? I am always very careful to make sure it is on correctly by gentle moving the handle back and forth the tiniest little bit before locking in place. When the PC comes to pressure and the last steam leaves the pot through the vent and the lid is locked down, I have minimal moisture exiting from the escape valve on the top. Give it another try. I'm sure your Chili was delicious. I hope this helps.
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My kids have had that happen on occasion when they put them into their backpacks.....I have never had that problem with mine, but I just put it into my cup holder in my car. Love Thermos products, but my new favorite for my kids is the Contigo Scout stainless steel, insulated 12 oz. it can't pop open unintenionally.
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The lid is not heavy but it fits deeply and snugly into the pot. That should keep it in place through an average low rolling boil, but it's not a pressure cooker and I'm sure a fast boiling large volume of liquid could push it up.
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Mine stays back no problem. I see what others were talking about in terms of the lid needing to go back a certain distance before it locks in place, but it can lock itself back without assistance nearly every time for me. I definitely never have to hold it open manually; the spring has always supported it just fine on its own. Its kind of like an umbrella. It's kinda loose until you pass the latch point and then it stays open on its own.
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The lid does "lock" in a way. But it is not airtight as it has vent holes in the back. It really is a nice breadbox, though, and it holds quite a bit.
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Depends on your car of course. The bottom does mine, but it's not stable. Especially if you have it filled all the way. I don't recommend it. And it is not a complete seal - it does drip/leak of you tip it or turn it sideways. Still love it, though.
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The lid snaps down and should not leak. (Haven't tried it, though a bucket with guck in it shouldn't tip over.)
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Yes the lid closes tightly and it stays shut. Has no latch. Yes is sturdy enough to sit on.If you are worried about putting it in the back of a pick up truck and the lid blowing up. Just put the side that opens away from wind direction. Its a great cooler. Ice lasts at least 4 days.
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The lid snaps on securely but when tested with water, it does run out of the handle area. This isn't a problem since I only use this dish to transport cooked casseroles and the dish sits snugly in the carrying case. You would need a lot if liquid in your dish and tip it quite a bit to loose any liquid contents.
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If the lid locked on it would be a pressure cooker with the potential to become a bomb. Use a rubber band to hold it together. Use a silicon band to hold it together while you cook, if you have some reason to dos (I can't think of one).
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No, it is not leak proof. You do have to keep it level. I have transported soup with good results; but, I've also had a few spills. The spills did not make a mess in the car, they were contained by the outer insulator and wasn't a big deal to clean up. The spills happened going up and down steep driveways. Now I just hold the pot by the handle in the driveway and I'm all good.
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No the lid is not tight. It's not meant to stop spills but to keep the heat locked in so it can brew faster. If someone hit it, it will fall and probably break.
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Our lid isn't a real tight fit, but tight enough that it won't just fall off. It has worked great for us! We do place the bucket outside for a day to cool off if we have a lot of hot coals to empty from stove.
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I agree the lid appears loose. However, I've had nothing spill or even leak during traveling.