hello friends i want to know. how many times can be used? i mean if i can fix several evaporators. thanks
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This was meant to be used only once, if you want a successful repair to your system use the entire can.
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Take out the filter and look at the "evaporator". It will probably be covered with ice. I believe this means the unit is low on freon. I had the same problem and have not been able to find anyone to repair it. Mine lasted two seasons.
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I used this on two occasions and the results were not good. I too had jets leaking from the original silicone seals used when they were manufactured, and proper repair would have broken the jets and the original tubing would be too short and need to be joined with an extension piece, giving one additional place to leak. Anyhow, I gave it a try and it worked for a few days and started leaking again. One leak was under the middle of the tub base and I never could find it. Found it when I tired of trying to fix it and cut my tub into four sections for ease of disposal! Leaks are a bitch and this product did nothing to help me. Good luck! I used this on two occasions and the results were not good. I too had jets leaking from the original silicone seals used when they were manufactured, and proper repair would have broken the jets and the original tubing would be too short and need to be joined with an extension piece, giving one additional place to leak. Anyhow, I gave it a try and it worked for a few days and started leaking again. One leak was under the middle of the tub base and I never could find it. Found it when I tired of trying to fix it and cut my tub into four sections for ease of disposal! Leaks are a bitch and... » Read More I used this on two occasions and the results were not good. I too had jets leaking from the original silicone seals used when they were manufactured, and proper repair would have broken the jets and the original tubing would be too short and need to be joined with an extension piece, giving one additional place to leak. Anyhow, I gave it a try and it worked for a few days and started leaking again. One leak was under the middle of the tub base and I never could find it. Found it when I tired of trying to fix it and cut my tub into four sections for ease of disposal! Leaks are a bitch and this product did nothing to help me. Good luck! « Show Less
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It is definitely not a one time use. I am not sure how many times it can be used before the solution become ineffective.
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I put Epsom Salts in mines every use. About 12 times since getting it with 30-60 minutes each use.I run clean water with the pump on and empty it a few times to remove as much salt residue out of it.Everything appears to work the same as when it was new. Manual/book does not specify anything about using salts in it so do so at your own risk.
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I've only tried it once so far but I used 14 drops and it is working perfect. You can probably try a few less drops, and see how it works then add more if needed.
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Maybe two at best is my experience. They were extremely unsatisfactory for my use...I tried them around rose bushes one year, in my vegetable garden this past summer and when I pulled them out, they went to the landfill. They have no redeeming features, they do not water evenly as I expected, you have to put a lot of water pressure on to get any real watering and then you are running the risk of the seams splitting. Laying soaker hose is way too much work to be unsuccessful. I will never buy this type again, despite not being happy with the other kind...I am less unhappy with that product than with this! Maybe two at best is my experience. They were extremely unsatisfactory for my use...I tried them around rose bushes one year, in my vegetable garden this past summer and when I pulled them out, they went to the landfill. They have no redeeming features, they do not water evenly as I expected, you have to put a lot of water pressure on to get any real watering and then you are running the risk of the seams splitting. Laying soaker hose is way too much work to be unsuccessful. I will never buy this type again, despite not being happy with the other kind...I am less unhappy with that product... » Read More Maybe two at best is my experience. They were extremely unsatisfactory for my use...I tried them around rose bushes one year, in my vegetable garden this past summer and when I pulled them out, they went to the landfill. They have no redeeming features, they do not water evenly as I expected, you have to put a lot of water pressure on to get any real watering and then you are running the risk of the seams splitting. Laying soaker hose is way too much work to be unsuccessful. I will never buy this type again, despite not being happy with the other kind...I am less unhappy with that product than with this! « Show Less
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Great machine. I have purchased 2 of them. The re-evaporator on the first one stopped working after the warranty had already expired. The cooler still works great, I just have to let the water drain. I already had installed a drain system for a different cooler (twice the cost of the Tripp Lite, and didn't work as well or as long), so it is now my backup. The second one has been working great for almost a year. I have it plugged into a dedicated 20 amp circuit.
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Dear Valued Customer,Sawyer states, "1 Million Gallons Guaranteed! We didn't actually run a million gallons through the filter, because that's a lot of water... but we could have. We are confident in our million gallon claim because you can continually clean the filter by backwashing it with clean water. So there really is no end to its useful life. That is why we can GUARANTEE THE FILTER FOR LIFE as long as you follow the simple care and use instructions."We hope that this sufficiently answers your question, please let us know if you have an additional questions.Sincerely,Thunder Mountain (ThndrMntn)Sales and Service Dear Valued Customer,Sawyer states, "1 Million Gallons Guaranteed! We didn't actually run a million gallons through the filter, because that's a lot of water... but we could have. We are confident in our million gallon claim because you can continually clean the filter by backwashing it with clean water. So there really is no end to its useful life. That is why we can GUARANTEE THE FILTER FOR LIFE as long as you follow the simple care and use instructions."We hope that this sufficiently answers your question, please let us know if you have an additional... » Read More Dear Valued Customer,Sawyer states, "1 Million Gallons Guaranteed! We didn't actually run a million gallons through the filter, because that's a lot of water... but we could have. We are confident in our million gallon claim because you can continually clean the filter by backwashing it with clean water. So there really is no end to its useful life. That is why we can GUARANTEE THE FILTER FOR LIFE as long as you follow the simple care and use instructions."We hope that this sufficiently answers your question, please let us know if you have an additional questions.Sincerely,Thunder Mountain (ThndrMntn)Sales and Service « Show Less
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The answers you've gotten are good and yes, I agree that they are cheap enough to replace daily or even once every other day but I avoid reusing one too long as I'm worried about bacterial and mold buildup from the humidity.
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Bryan is right on the money Mike. I wish you the best of luck with any ecotemp product as they have a 60% + failure rate and the owner claims all that fail were due to "freeze damage"! [even in the summer]I have purchased 3 of these units NEW, one lasted 4 years. Both of the replacements I purchased lasted LESS THAN 14 DAYS! When they burst they will pump out water until you stop it.Please read all of the reviews before you buy...
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You can use one once per galon for stink odors...or if not...add more water...that's it...easy, simple and heplful
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It depends how much water/vinegar/desalination solution you put into it . . . after the clean cycle, there will be times when you need to run it again a second time. Take note though that the "CLEAN" warning will continue to blink until you press the "BREW" button twice in succession after a clean cycle.
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dear friend;yes,you need more than one,if you are going along 3 would be ideal;in steamy conditions could last 15 minutes or so;it would be nice to have a cooler with ice,so that you can change them;i have used them inside my apt., have a good trip
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I don't know if they can be used more than once, but I wouldn't recommend it. The whole purpose of the filter is to remove taste contaminants in your house water. I suspect that if you used them more than the recommended two months per filter, that it would reduce its effectiveness. Try it and do a taste test. Maybe the rest of us have been dupped into discarding a perfectly good filter !
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I would say no...The unit gets pretty warm after each batch and seems to take longer to make each succeeding batch (I have made three in a row)...Would not want to do a fourth as I think it would start harming the compressor...
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When we used it the first time, my wife only used two of the three pans to see how it worked. You have to use the bottom section no matter how many levels you use at one time. Keep in mind, unless you are using other liquids the water vapor would only require wiping from the upper most levels.So, Yes you can cook with 1, 2 or 3 units at a time.