How user-friendly is the storage aspect in terms of effort and feasibility? How does one store it against a wall with a tank full of water?
1736191
Very much so. Tips very easily on end and with the wheels rolls anywhere you want it to go.
1736192
Very easy! When you pick up the back of the 2 small wheels in the front touch and you can basically roll it against the wall with the tank full just like the photo !!
1736193
No problem at all. The tank is sealed with a cork like plug. The storage aspect is one of the high points of the WaterRower. It takes up very little space & looks beautiful. I've had my rower for 4 months & I love it. I'm 67 years old & it is a complete worke out.Get the book... Row Daily, Breather Deeper, Live Better. A guide to moderate exercise.By D.P. Ordway I just love this book. Good luck. Get the WaterRower you won't be sorry.
1736194
The Oxford WaterRower is extremely easy to store. Because of the way the unit is balanced, you can lift it up with one hand and easily roll it away for storage or just stand it so it takes up less floor space. You can stand it up with a tank full of water because of the way the tank is designed. It is an oval and you do no fill it entirely up (there is a calibrated level mark on the side of the tank). When it stands up, there is never any leakage because the fill port stays above the liquid level. The WaterRower is the best piece of home exercise equipment I have ever used.
1736195
No problem at all. The tank is sealed with a cork like plug. The storage aspect is one of the high points of the WaterRower. It takes up very little space & looks beautiful. I've had my rower for 4 months & I love it. I'm 67 years old & it is a complete worke out. Get the book... Row Daily, Breather Deeper, Live Better. A guide to moderate exercise. By D.P. Ordway I just love this book. Good luck. Get the WaterRower you won't be sorry.
1736196
I am a real person and I love my product. There are no issues!!! It is quiet for my second floor apartment for my neighbor, it is great looking wood and it takes up the space of my water cooler that has a five gallon bucket in it, with perhaps a few inches wider. This is real and I expect every penny to be worth it. I have owned it for about a month. It arrived in two boxes and all was fine to assemble it. Totally recommend it to friends and to strangers. Sincerely, Regis in NJ.
1736197
Very easy. Just tilt up and roll where you want it. "Full" tank of water is about half full, so when you tilt it up the water level stays below any point where it could leak out.
1736198
It couldn't be easier. Against the wall it takes up very little space. The water is somewhat of a pivot point so when you lift the other end it takes very little effort. It's great.
1124242
you could put 1 (1)gal container into fridge but it would take up most of the room.. This would leave you enough room to store a few more items.
312539
mummm i dont think you want to put it in the watter it has a mesh part with holes wo you might be carring water in it if you do put it in the water. It is mainly for the storage of your equipment to and from the water.
793459
We use ours so much I haven't had to worry about storing/hanging it, but two large hooks screwed into your garage wall should do the trick.
798827
I sometimes store it on its edge up against a wall and between the deck rail and the wall. This only partly works for me, as the part that isn't wedged tends to bend. So I would say if you have a well supported place for it to be, that you could store it on its edge, but it should be supported in at least 2 places, or more.
439344
Depends on conditions and what you need it to do. I have 2 in the basement for utility/laundry/ and bathroom. I live in a dry climate but have fish tanks and a roommate who takes long showers. Water would just sit on the walls. Its much better now but couldn't imagine it working that well in a humid climate or a very wet situation.
667178
We're really happy with this storage unit. We've only had it through one rainy season that wasn't a very wet one but things did stay dry inside when it did rain. The latch has gotten a little warped so is a bit hard to close sometimes. Will have to figure out how to fix that. Also we stained it with fence stain to protect it. Overall we think it was a really good purchase.
1632207
The DVD's would be OK. The fish tank is a maybe. the top surface might suffer from spills. Perhaps a coat of waterproof paint would be advised. There is a weight limit on the middle shelf but the unit as a whole should hold an ordinary 10 gal tank(put some heavy items in bottom shelf to offset the top weight?). The unit might be a bit tipsy if your tank is one of the tall/narrow ones - could be a danger for small children. The pet store sells flimsier units to hold tanks so it should be OK for ordinary use.
1635394
Aside from cost considerations, why would you want to do that? If there is one thing I've learned, it is always better to go big when it comes to HDs. 1 T might seem like a lot now, but I bet you'd be suprised how fast you fill it up. I'm wondering if there is a 3rd party alternative that costs less...
1910578
If you use it regularly, I wouldn't recommend storing it. I use mine daily.
1963788
I think you'd be fine with this if you can drain it by gravity with a hose. Otherwise, I'd say you'll be emptying it a lot for your space.
70551
It's my understanding that with proper back flushing and drying the filter will be good for unlimited storage... but hey, for the price, how cheap do we need to be. I have a few that I use on a regular basis and several in "permanent" storage (i.e. go bags). I have reused two of these on a regular basis for well over three months and still feel comfortable with their effectivity. However, I do not filter extremely turbid or dirty water. Such source water I prefilter and let settle before using the straw on them.
994793
to be on the safe side, I would not trust it to hold a huge tank like a 20 gallon.... LOL I would not want to clean up that mess!!! (just in case)
44795
In short, yes you can do what you explain without any added pumps. Best thing for doing what you desire is to upgrade to a larger storage tank. This will allow you to run multiple lines without stress on the system for your demands. But as an example, with the standard 3gal tank, I have no problem with lines running over 10' above the tank and still have good pressure. Just doesn't last long with the small tank.Remember, this system makes a decent amount of waste water, so don't expect 10gal to go in and 10gal to come out. If you plan on using it throughout your house, the cost and water consumption will surprise you. In short, yes you can do what you explain without any added pumps. Best thing for doing what you desire is to upgrade to a larger storage tank. This will allow you to run multiple lines without stress on the system for your demands. But as an example, with the standard 3gal tank, I have no problem with lines running over 10' above the tank and still have good pressure. Just doesn't last long with the small tank.Remember, this system makes a decent amount of waste water, so don't expect 10gal to go in and 10gal to come out. If you plan on using it throughout your house, the cost... » Read More In short, yes you can do what you explain without any added pumps. Best thing for doing what you desire is to upgrade to a larger storage tank. This will allow you to run multiple lines without stress on the system for your demands. But as an example, with the standard 3gal tank, I have no problem with lines running over 10' above the tank and still have good pressure. Just doesn't last long with the small tank.Remember, this system makes a decent amount of waste water, so don't expect 10gal to go in and 10gal to come out. If you plan on using it throughout your house, the cost and water consumption will surprise you. « Show Less
1573322
The edges are curved, which would work against it standing up easier in a vertical configuration. The base is also made of "impact-resistant tempered glass" and I'd personally not want to "test" it too much. In theory, if it were carefully leaned against the wall of a cabinet under a sink, maybe tilted back a bit, or held in place by something... generally speaking, vertical storage probably wasn't considered in the design.EDIT: I will concur with Jennifer though, it is thin. I just set in on top of something else when I store it.
1145526
It's bigger than a bread box...!! Figure 28" x 18" x 42". It's not "unattractive" as "Swamp Coolers" go but unless you have good water it'll get UGLY, soon. Lime and Calcium deposits will build up on the media and will, eventually, restrict the air flow and cooling capacity of the unit. You do not need a constant Water in-flow but if you don't have one, be prepared to add water, constantly. +/- one gallon per hour.
1377666
This is a very simple contraption. Will it hold up with "everyday" use? Depends on the abuse it takes. Our school bought this for an alternative to the rental dunk tank as the teachers didn't want to sit in the same tank of "dirty" water all day. It held up very well the first day we used it. And we used it all day. In 2 weeks we'll be using it for the second time so we ll have a better idea. But, keep in mind, rental users have little incentive to treat it well. I guess I'm saying to make the relatively small investment and see how it works out for you. Hope this helps.