Can this be used in heated water? If so, what is the maximum temperature the water can be?
1784334
Yes, we heat our water to a comfortable temperature, maybe just a tad bit warmer. I'm not sure what the maximum temperature would be for water, I would think whatever the plastic piping would take, presumably up to boiling? Hope this helped. We really are sold on our ZODI. One 5 gal bucket of water will give you more than enough to take a shower.
1784335
I use it with hot water regularly. I have poured very hot water into the bucket that contains the pump unit with no problems. I would estimate that the water temp is 120 degrees or greater.
245052
No I don't think I would try it. It does have a limit on the temperature in which you can use it.
667499
I don't see why it wouldn't. It's not going to melt unless the water is beyond boiling.
622492
I don't understand your questions about "harmful chemicals" nor the max "safe" temperature.I've used this item as stated before for hot tea and there was steam when I used boiling water and no steam when I used water at room temperature.
921421
I never used it in the warm water setting. I did go trough 2 of these and gave up on using this item. I was not going for # 3 strike out
2021405
I could find no mention of water temperature restrictions on the box or in the instructions. Since the unit is all plastic, I would guess that very hot or boiling water would damage it or at least limit its lifespan. I use the meters on outside hoses and drip irrigation, so I have not run any hot water through them.
918359
I do not know if you can use it for hot lquid because I only use use it for cold water. It is not insulated so the heat from hot liquid would be felt on the outside of the container.
1510838
The instructions say not to use it with very hot liquids. You might be able to do it but it may not last as long.
1314781
Yes you can use it with hot water. You just have to use a hot water hose use a "Y" connector so you can also have cold.
2063322
I never heated it in water. It is as moist as I feel I need after heating in the microwave. I would think that it would be ruined if it were heated in water.
1261451
We've used it as a heating pad with hot water, but I wouldn't add boiling hot water from a tea kettle. If you do use the kettle to warm the water I'd make sure it's not boiling, but rather is 158 degrees (F) or slightly less since that's what the manufacture recommends. Best of luck!!
1932828
I rinse it with boiling hot water so I don't see why not. But it won keep it hot for too long it's not a thermist
2021404
I don't think it could handle boiling water. It doesn't mention water temperature in the enclosed instructions one way or the other. But it's specifically meant for outdoor use on a hose bib, so that would obviously exclude boiling water. I could imagine that warm water would be fine, but it's an all plastic construction, I would be very surprised if this would withstand actually boiling water.
784180
I put boiled water in it and it does fine. So anything lower than 100c should be alright. Haven't tried higher (anyone needs to?).
61155
Yes, you can. But remember this is not an extended scale, nor is the instrument built to survive boiling water. So definitely do not buy this instrument if you have to measure water temperatures in the 200+ degree range. They make very good candy thermometers for that use. CAS
1950434
To heat up water in? You could but I don't think it'd work well, it's double walled so no heat will be directly applied to it's content.
1234594
yes you can. There is a silicone logo on the handle, but it should handle high heat or if in doubt remove it. There is no max temp that I think would be an issue. It is made of carbon steel, so it can handle 600 degrees for sure