Can I use this with a plastic water container? Or just metal?
1413217
I would oly use it with metal. It did not get overly hot but I would to take the chance with plastic. Maureen
1413218
I haven't tried it with plastic. The manufacturer recommended metal so that is what I use.
1413219
No, I believe you can only use metal. We bought the double wall 2.5 gal. Fount with this and it works well.
1413220
I wouldn't use it with plastic. It heats up enough to melt ice, so use only metal to be safe.
1413221
I believe that this is recommended for a metal water container. Although it only heats the water enough to keep it from freezing, the base does get quite warm. It might melt a plastic waterer. I was really happy with the quality, and it held up well during last winter, even when rain and snow blew on it.
1413222
I have used my heated base with plastic for 2 years with no problems whatsoever.
159151
No! Not in anything plastic. I've only used it to heat up a full tub of bath water. In in bucket? That would be trial and error. I guess it may be okay but watch it as the water get's hot and see if any damage is being done to the bucket!
2058576
I have never tried. The outter case is plastic and the container is glass but the filter and plunger are metal. So probably not that part
2256569
Metal is better because you don't have to worry about it breaking. Just be careful when you install it and make sure to get it on straight. Another huge plus is that you can regulate the water pressure with that adapter.
9453
I studied the spigot with my magnifying glass and there is not an indication of what kind of plastic is used. the Spigot is metal. I have had mine for a month and use the Spigot 20 times a day. again the spigot per se is metal not plastic. I have no problems with the spigot and use it at least 20 times a day.
1565201
Just plain tap water will work some. Anything that will not hurt the item you're putting it, or stainless steel, could be used as solution.
1028888
I agree with the other two replies - the inside is stainless steel and you shouldn't have a problem using metal.
540879
I have not done this. I have used a block of ice. I don't particularly care for putting plastic in the drinking water.
987306
I use plastic, my understanding is no metal. in the demonstration on line, a plastic knife is being used to mix the ingredients.
1200610
I don't have a glass lid and use the plastic. It works great the way it is.
2174877
yes it can. I haven't taken the time to do so, but I plan to, since the spigot is just plastic, I would like to have something more substantial, that was the one thing I was disappointed about with this dispenser, was the spigot being plastic rather than metal.
1626502
I only used bottled water with mine because the water here is hard, however, I would think that you could use any kind.
879576
No I would not think it would be safe because it could melt the plastic . Also if they did the metal would become hot and possibly burn the child. I would recommend heating the liquid in something else then pour it in this cup.
427208
It is for a bathroom shower. I did not need the metal I just needed something that size for the whole I would have. As it turns out it was the same thing I had my plastic tray was broken so I only needed that.
895940
I don't see why not, but I've never had a problem with the plastic container. Plus, you'd have to find a glass one that fit just right inside the heating chamber.
2042524
According to the safety warnings with the product, you are not supposed to use a plastic fountain on this, it says metal only.
249159
The siphon part would work but I don't know how hot of water you want to use since with the plastic.