Can the water stored in these containers be drinkable or do e it need to be boiled before drinking?
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It is drinkable. However, you need to disinfect it. One teaspoon of bleach disinfects five gallons of water. Change properly stored water every three to five years.
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Instructions Come With It To Show You How To Use A Tiny BIt Of Chlorine Bleach To Keep It Drinkable Right Out Of The container For Years.
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You should not have to treat the water if you fill them with your house tap water, which has already been treated. Check the water every 6 months or so and replace it if it looks slimy or cloudy.
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Someone below is recommending using your water heater for storing drinking water ? The tank is lined with a Galvanized coating and is poisonous. Water tank water should NEVER be drank. Washing up maybe, flushing always. Be sure to turn the gas off !
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no, these are food grade / have had no problems at all. I would still boil and filter after sitting a long while anyway. as you fill, pour a couple caps of Bleach in with it
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I haven't poured boiling water because I usually let it cool a bit so I can sweeten, but I would say it's completely safe since it's BPA free which is minus the chemicals that you would get from a non-BPA container especially when adding boiling water as it can dissolve into the container. It's really a win-win.
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You can't can unless you can maintain a gentle boil. A chemistry once told me the once boiling is reached the temperature can't go any higher with faster bubbles. It's just impossible. So a gentle boil is best to not jostle the lids as they try to seal. We found this unit to be an amazing little canner. Just right for pints, etc.
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I honestly don't know. I wash them on the upper rack in the dishwasher. I use them for food storage in the freezer and refrigerator. Personally I wouldn't put boiling water into plastic
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As long as the beverage is not too hot to drink, the straw should hold up to it without a problem. I would not microwave or boil them. I would question drinking a hot beverage through a straw only because it can concentrate the liquid in one area of the mouth and cause burns.
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I have never tried putting boiling water in the bag but I know people who put the bags into boiling water to cook food. I personally do not cook in any plastic for Heath reasons.
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You can soak some of them in the boiled water, and wait for about ten minutes, then drink the water, (do not eat the berry). It has been pre-washed.
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The manufacturers description says they are dishwasher safe. As for holding hot boiling water, I am not sure. The windows are plastic, not glass.
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The bags are made of a very sheer fine mesh (organza). I am not sure about boiling water.
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I'm really confused. Are you asking a question? It is recommended by the manufacturer to place the lids in boiling water before use. I'm guessing mostly to soften the rubber. The complaint about this 'lid holding device' is the quality of the metal used to manufacture it. How does 40 years fit into any of this?
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I have made tea in them- but I normally let the water cool for about 4-5 minutes before I pour into the pitchers. They are very think glass and very sturdy, they may be able to handle boiling water, but I haven't risked it.
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These get water hot, but I would NOT use them to boil water. They are really used for heating sealed meals (e.g. MREs) and possibly sealed beverages; not boiling water.
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I have only used mine for iced drinks. I would think it would be OK to pour boiling water in them on a chilly day.
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I am glad you asked this question, because it was of my concerns as well. So, I called the company that manufactures them. They told me the water is drinkable up to a month in storage. In time, the polyvinyl chloride begins to contaminate the water inside, and you can't even use a filter to remove them from the water. However, you can still use the water for bathing and cleaning dishes etc,. Glass would be your best way to store water in my opinion. Or, you may have seen fifty-five gallon containers that will keep your "Drinking" water safe for extended periods of time. I would strongly recommend you buy some iodine tablets that can be placed in water that is standing for a long time. Iodine will help destroy any microorganisms that can contaminate the water. Another thing you should have handy is a water purifying pump. They are small and light weight; and will filter almost any water from a stream or lake. They remove 99.9% of the impurities, making almost any water source drinkable. It takes about ten minutes to filter a liter of water. They can be used for roughly 100 times, but they have replacement filters that are very affordable.The pumps are lightweight and will fit in your pocket. You merely use the pump that comes with them to begin the process. I can tell you I have two water bobbles filled in my home in case of a major shutdown of electricity, or water contamination.I hope I have answered your question to your satisfaction. If not, feel free to ask me any question I may not have answered to your satisfaction. Thankyou!
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The water in most developed countries is safe to use for irrigation. I would NOT use un-chlorinated water without boiling.