why not good for occasional use
1762274
It has a "vacation" switch which will turn the heating element off. There is no problem with occasional use, if you know how to operate the machine. If stored for a long period, invert into sink and let water drain out (unplugged of course). When ready to use, add water until it comes out into the pot. Dump pot, replace pot, plug in, turn on, and wait about 7 minutes for the resevoir to come up to temp ( you will hear a low "roaring" noise/rumble" as it finishes heating... Then make your coffee from there. if you are just using it for weekends, you can leave the water in and on, but ensure the lid to the water pour in resevoir is up to seal the heating resevoir (minimizes evaporation). When ready to use, pour in about 12 ozs of water into the machine and allow to cycle thru the system. This ensures you will get a full pot out, when you put a full pot in. Then, allow to come up to temp.....should be much faster since heating only small amount back up. Make coffee per normal ops. Now you see why the "not good for occasional use" comment was made. Extra work, and knowledge of how/why the system works. I love it, recommend it, and think it makes an excellent cup of coffee.
1762275
because the water is kept at temperature for immediate brewing, if not used frequently the water in the resevoir will wvaporate and then the heating elements will burn out.
1762276
Because the reservoir holds heated water for your next pot. Over time some (or all) of that water will evaporate and your 1st pot after the unused period will not be a full pot. Best if used every day or every other day.
663324
Since this unit is dealing with electricity conversion and is attached to a car battery that could explode if not operating or charging correctly or could explode if the wiring of this unit is somehow "crossed", I'd not try to fix this but instead return it for warranty repair or replacement. I think that this vendor is not very good if someone goes on vacation and the whole company shuts down. Hard to recommend them based on this news.
1903658
It would provided it didn't fall apart after a few uses. It truly turned out to be a piece of junk.
1882157
Not for construction work.. I just use it around the house for light duties, it just doesnt have enough power, and the drill bit falls out sometimes. I guess thats why its fairly inexpensive.
1522228
The ONLY reason would be the quality of the battery. Just like a good armature has copper coil windings, you can get a cheap one that uses cheaper material which will wear out/burn up quicker.
89410
This product would be O.K. to use as a guest mattress for a night or two, but I can't imagine it being used for this purpose for very long. It is just too small. Great for occasional uses such as a spare chair or sofa however.
1712199
I think that under occasional use it would be a great bag. I was using it for daily commuting and it seemed to to not hold up under such frequent use.
929339
If it is used for an actual fire, the heat could compromise its strength, rendering it unsafe for another usage. For such a low price, might as well replace it after a fire.
1022380
That's a good question, I have the same problem, but i think it is from lack of use. I have only used mine like 4 times....
1859304
Had ours for a couple of months now used it 5or6 times no problems.Send it back!
1618138
you could. but if you used it very often you would have to change the batteries often and its not easy.
1856295
I wouldn't give it the okay for restaurant use. You may want something a bit bigger for that.
1063900
It's good for everyday use but if you're looking for something high end, this is not it.
588296
Also, not heavy duty enough for that. I have seen products advertised for that kind of equipment, this is for more lightweight things
1269486
It should not be used indoors either. Mine quit after a month or so. You get what you pay for.
1280068
I have used if for approx. 6 hours across the first year and now it no longer turns on. Probably a failure of the pressure switch. Out of warranty so it will be an ordeal to get it fixed for less than the cost of a new one from another manufacturer. I am starting to think that renting makes more sense. You won't use it very often (if you are like most people) and it probably won't work when you need it.
2226705
What I noticed is that machine will not work more than half an hour if I use continually, as I shred only once in a month. It need a good couple of hour cooling time, may be something wrong with my machine.