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Water Bottle, 5-Gallon, Blue
Brand | American Made |
Material | Plastic |
Bottle Type | Top and Bottom load water dispensers |
Color | Blue |
Capacity | 5 Gallons |
About this item
- Material is BPA Free
- Built in heavy duty handle
- Handle Allows for Easy Carrying
- Recyclable-Code 1 PETE
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capacity | 5 gallons | 32 ounces | 5 gallons | 5 gallons | 5 gallons | 17 ounces |
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American Maid 5 Gallon Water Bottle Storage
American Maids 5 gallon water bottle is a great house whole item to have. The jug has its own hard plastic handle for better grip. This water storage could be used and stored away almost anywhere.
-Note: Not Compatible with Hot Beverages.
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Product information
Brand | American Made |
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Material | Plastic |
Bottle Type | Top and Bottom load water dispensers |
Color | Blue |
Capacity | 5 Gallons |
Special Feature | Bra Free, Durable, Easy to carry |
Age Range (Description) | Any Age Group |
Product Dimensions | 11"W x 21"H |
Product Care Instructions | Hand Wash Only |
Model Name | water bottle |
Recommended Uses For Product | Water, Travelling |
Number of Items | 1 |
Reusability | Reusable |
Shape | Round |
Finish Type | Blue |
Unit Count | 1 Count |
Item Weight | 1.6 pounds |
Manufacturer | American Maid |
ASIN | B00U77M004 |
Item model number | P-00960 |
Customer Reviews |
4.5 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #347,509 in Sports & Outdoors (See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors) #1,513 in Camping & Hiking Hydration & Filtration Products |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | August 3, 2012 |
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Product Description
A 5 Gallon Water Bottle/Jug with Handle and Made in the U. S. A. This Bottle Holds a Large Amount of Liquid Making it Perfect for Storing Liquid and for Serving to a Large Amount of People.
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Customers like the quality, value, appearance and portability of the water bottle. For example, they mention it's a solid build, has a nice premium appearance and that the handle makes it easy to carry. That said, some complain about the fit and disagree on the cap and leakage.
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Customers like the quality of the bottle. They say it's a solid build, has a good resistance to shatter, heat, cracking, scratching, and leaching. The handle is more reliable than it looks, and is durable. Overall, customers are satisfied with the quality and functionality of the product.
"...But when the bottle holds five gallons, the quality and durability becomes very important...." Read more
"...It has good resistance to shatter, heat, cracking, scratching, leaching, etc. So this container should sustain drops well...." Read more
"...These bottles feel sturdy, without feeling too firm from chemical processes. The price is fantastic, too." Read more
"Good product. Comes with a cap but I tried to clean it with extremely hot water and warped the shape of the bottle." Read more
Customers like the value of the bottle. They say it's the cheapest BPA-free 5 gallon bottle that won't fall and an affordable backup water option for those who don't need a water dispenser.
"...the art plastic and ship it to you (given the size) for such a low cost is amazing...." Read more
"...The price is fantastic, too." Read more
"It's a 5 Gallon water bottle. Great price. Seems to be same quality as water delivery bottles. BPA free as far as I know...." Read more
"These were the lowest cost bottles that were free of all Bisphenol products, including BPA, BPS, etc.,..." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the appearance of the product. For example, they mention it's a great product, has a premium appearance, and is light. Some say that the handle is a little loose. Overall, most are happy with their purchase and recommend it to others.
"...even pick one of these up, I am happy to say that in every way, this bottle is great, perhaps even better than the other five gallon bottles we use...." Read more
"...It's a jug, but it has a nice premium appearing appearance. If you live in an area with a good clean water supply this jug will help you save..." Read more
"...Would I buy it again? Not sure, they look great and the others have held up but my faith in the design is questionable." Read more
"...These bottles are very attractive and clean looking compared to our old bottles that have a matte-like finish...." Read more
Customers find the handle of the bottle easy to carry. They mention that it's sturdy, and easy to grip.
"...These containers have a great built in handle for easy gripping and carrying. The bottles are durable, and are made in the USA...." Read more
"...There is NO seam running across the bottom to bust. Solid handle...." Read more
"A large safe, easy to handle water jug for your water cooler. It is BPA free and seems to be sturdy, even when holding a full five gallons...." Read more
"...The handle makes these jugs easy to carry." Read more
Customers like the durability of the product. They say the built-in handle is great, strong, and convenient. Some mention that the handle is separate material and helps.
"...These containers have a great built in handle for easy gripping and carrying. The bottles are durable, and are made in the USA...." Read more
"- works gud so far. serves the purpose.- the handles are helpful but not sturdy to carry completely on handles for longer times.-..." Read more
"...I did not have it for that long before the handle came loose and eventually popped off (also fell down the stairs, spilled water, etc) making the..." Read more
"...It also has a handy carrying handle. The cap size is 48 mm which is somewhat larger than the caps for the old bottles. A cap is included of course." Read more
Customers have mixed opinions about the cap of the bottle. Some like the screw top cap, while others say that it's not usable while the bottle is in use. The cap opening is larger than the standard 48mm, making it easier to fill. Some customers also mention that the problem with the cap is hidden.
"Good product. Comes with a cap but I tried to clean it with extremely hot water and warped the shape of the bottle." Read more
"I have one of these already. Wanted another. Very durable. Came missing the cap. Had to run to the local superstore to get a replacement...." Read more
"...Does come with a cap that screws on. Sanitizes easily and has no noticeable odors, even out of the box...." Read more
"...Why 55mm thread size? I may never know. Impossible to find no-splash caps." Read more
Customers are mixed about the leakage of the water bottle. Some mention that it doesn't leak when they take it to refill, the caps do not leak if accidentally tipped over, and the plastic is safe to use and does not leach harmful chemicals into their water. However, others say that the jug is decent, but the caps still leak water and the lids drip a little.
"...It has good resistance to shatter, heat, cracking, scratching, leaching, etc. So this container should sustain drops well...." Read more
"...Our old ones have a screw cap but they leak badly if turned over. This bottle has a screw cap and it does not leak...." Read more
"I love that this plastic is safe to use and does not leach harmful chemicals into my water.. My previous water bottles were made of PVC (Plastic 3)..." Read more
"...when you carry it, which is a bit worrisome, but that plus the drip is too much. I would not recommend this product to anyone...." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the fit of the water bottle. They mention that it does not fit their water bottle, the pump only fits the larger size, and the neck is too small. Some customers also mention that the bottle is difficult to fit in the bottom door and that none of their adaptors fit.
"...Solid handle. Does not fit my manual pump, but that's okay because I bought these for storing water from my osmosis system...." Read more
"Seems ok neck is a fraction smaller so machine collar a little loose. Have not had long enough to determine durability...." Read more
"...so the liquid actually flows around the handle and does not settle on top, which can be important if you're storing wine or other liquids..." Read more
"...remaining BlueWave (~1 13/16" inside cap diameter) so the No Splash Caps won't fit...." Read more
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That pretty much covers it. Good product.
It has a recycling code of 7, which tells us very little (only that it's not PET, HDPE, PVC, or any of the main 6 recycling codes). Corn and plant based bioplastics are safe, and those are code 7. Polycarbonate contains bisphenols (such as BPA) and is also a code 7. So, the code 7 doesn't tell us whether the plastic is safe or not.
A note about BPA: it stands for Bisphenol A. There are a whole class of bisphenols (at least 16 different ones, including BPA, BPS, BPM, etc.). Although BPA is the most used and most often implicated as "bad" (endocrine disrupting), it is suspected that at least some of the other bisphenols have similar negative health properties. Just because a bottle is labeled "BPA free" doesn't tell us that it's safe. The manufacturer can simply use BPS instead of BPA, and call it BPA free. Still has bisphenols, still suspected of causing endocrine disruption, but technically it doesn't contain BPA.
So I called VMI, the manufacturer. The container is made of Tritan, a copolymer developed by Eastman. This is the same plastic used in the new BPA free Nalgene bottles: NALGENE Tritan OTG BPA-Free Water Bottle 24 Oz . Tritan does not contain any bisphenol, so it is free of BPA, BPS, etc. It has good resistance to shatter, heat, cracking, scratching, leaching, etc. So this container should sustain drops well. It should be possible to clean thoroughly using heat and soap. It shouldn't respond negatively to chemicals of various types. It also appears to be a good oxygen barrier. It basically has very similar chemical properties to PET, from what I can see. This should make it good for reusable storage of water and probably even juice, beer, and wine.
Although it holds 5 gallons, it shows up in a surprisingly small and light box. The fact that they can make this of state of the art plastic and ship it to you (given the size) for such a low cost is amazing. The ledges above and below the handle are actually more sloped than shown (they are not flat) so the liquid actually flows around the handle and does not settle on top, which can be important if you're storing wine or other liquids that may drop sediment.
UPDATE: I ordered another bottle and this time received the design shown in the picture, with a blue handle that is separately molded in. This new design is made of #1 PET, which is fully safe plastic. So you may get Tritan or you may get PET, but either should be good, safe plastic.
I bought this to replace the 5 gallon bottle I had purchased locally that split at the seam after I had filled it with 5 gallons of water - which at least one gallon promptly ended up on my floor. My local shop claimed that the BPA-free bottles don't last very long. I work at a business that sells BPA-free personal sized drinking bottles, and those ones are not of the same quality - much sturdier. In fact I've dropped those bottles filled with a liter of water many times with no issue. Not all BPA free bottles are equal.
This American Made Water Bottle feels sturdier, has no visible seams to split, and was less than half the price of the local one. It's definitely worth the trouble of having to purchase it as an add-on.
Works PERFECTLY with our Primo water dispenser (hot and cold, top loader). Initially we got a sealed top from Sam's while our 2 bottles arrived from Amazon. Then we removed the Sam's sealed, one time use, bottle as soon as it looked empty (water could still be seen from the top of the dispenser) and plopped our new bottle on the despenser. No suction, the water wouldn't fill the reservoirs. Uh-oh. So we called Primo (who were little help), they kept repeating "we suggest the sealed bottles with the puncture capable, one time use tops). They wouldn't tell us WHY our new bottle, open top, from Amazon wouldn't work. How we figured out how to fix this ---> KEY: PLEASE BE SURE TO AT LEAST DRAIN ONE OF THE RESERVOIRS (hot or cold) BEFORE INVERTING A NEW BOTTLE. THE DISPENSER NEEDS THIS ADDED EMPTY HEAD ROOM TO PUMP AIR INTO THE BOTTLE. Works Great!!! We couldn't be more happy. GREAT INVESTMENT!!!
Enjoy!