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Clearing Up the Mysteries of These Pitchers
By A Reader on Reviewed in the United States on December 26, 2010
These pitchers are great. I bought one of them and two others (Luminarc Quadro 2-Liter Glass Pitcher with Lid and the Luminarc Quadro 1-1/2-Quart (57-1/4-Ounce) Pitcher), to compare. Before getting to the comparison, I want to address some ostensible problems with the Bormioli that other reviewers have raised: 1. "The lid is loose, or if I do get it partly sealed, it leaks." The lid seals tightly and doesn't leak. The insert that comes in the pitcher shows how to do it, but it's in tiny type and requires a magnifying glass. Here's how: a. Hold the outer ring with one hand and, with the other hand, turn the handle all the way *counterclockwise.* (Even halfway will do it, but these instructions are designed to be foolproof.) b. Insert lid in pitcher. c. Hold the outer ring with one hand and, with the other hand, turn the handle all the way *clockwise* (about 3/4 of a turn; don't try to force it any farther or you'll break it). The lid is now sealed tight, and nothing will leak from the spout. The inner ring is eccentric, like a cam--not perfectly round--so that when you turn it clockwise, the bulge presses against the outer ring and seals it. 2. "Even with the lid off, the pitcher spills when I pour from it." Also very simple: don't fill it all the way to the top. If you fill it only to the shoulder, or top of the handle, and tip it fully when pouring (rather than just tilting it slightly), you'll never spill a drop. 3. "The handle is too close to the body." Admittedly, it's a little closer than one would like (probably for strength), and I was concerned about that when I ordered it, but it turns out not to be a major inconvenience. It just means that if you have big hands, you hold the handle with your fingers instead of your palm. Now, the comparison: The 1-1/2-Quart pitcher we can dispose of immediately--first, because it doesn't hold as much as the other two, and second, because it doesn't have a lid. The Bormioli pitcher is made of thick glass and is short and squat, so it's very stable but won't fit in a refrigerator door, if that's what you need. The Luminarc will, if the space above the shelf is high enough. The Luminarc has handgrips molded into the glass, which makes it a more awkward pour and doesn't provide the grip that the handle on the Bormioli offers. What concerned me was that if I poured from a full pitcher with wet or oily hands, the Luminarc could slip out of my grasp. Other reviews have mentioned that the Luminarc was made of thin glass that broke in transit or shortly after arrival. I can't confirm the glass thickness--although I had one here, I didn't even remove the bubble wrap after determining that the handgrips made it inconvenient. I found the Bormioli easily the best for my purposes and ordered three more.
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Why O Why The Lid!
By Tcsmith38 on Reviewed in the United States on December 15, 2024
I like a few things about the jar. It's nice and thick glass. The handle is long and fits well in your hand. When that lid will finally seal, it does as it says and stays sealed. I really like my RO water not to smell and taste like Deviled Eggs!! Now, why only 3 stars... The lid and gasket are good in theory but reality is something else. If you loosen it too much while it is on the jar, the entire thing falls down into the liquid inside of the jar. It will eventually form a seal although it can take 10 tries prior to doing so. You have to find the lids "honey spot" and hit it just right or it won't seal. The outer thick plastic will just turn and turn and leak after you've twisted it as tight as you can while the center piece is totally stationary. The trick is to really pay attention to how much you loosen it before setting it in place trying to seal it. It is NOT like each time you put it on you easily get a great seal and can loosen it like crazy 1st and go about your day. I'll have to monkey with it more as time goes by to get a good feel for how many turns work best. You have to work at it too many times for myself and the Mr. "I can do anything better than you" hubby's liking!! I got a kick out of listening to him in the kitchen griping about "this is the stupidest lid" whilst filling my water bottle!! It's got this ridiculous piece of plastic that comes off EVERY time you try to turn the lid. Either way. It doesn't matter. It comes off. What is it and why is it on there. I'll include pictures. 1st is of assembled lid, 2nd the circle impressions close up and 3rd the plsstic piece off lying next to it. They're not air holes. They appear to be closed totally so why is this loose piece of plastic on here to begin with? I see absolutely no function for it. Someone please enlighten me. I'm going to Google the thing to see if anyone on Reddit has a 100 + coment thread about this absurd little lid!! I find the pour spout to be too short. So much so that water spills all over if you touch it to a glass 17oz water bottle opening or while holding it in the air. It's too short to make that nice, long liquid spout which even a basic measuring cup can provide. You have to zoom in on the text and flip it in a picture only to be able to read. I can't read it any other way, from either side. O yes, the odor upon delivery once off opened the lid was just overpowering. The only things inside were the paper logo and the gasket on that side of the lid. It was very chemically and triggered my Autonomic Neuropathy and MCAS fiercely. Who shipped it?? It was ONLY wrapped in 1 layer of bubble wrap that had 2 strips of packing tape on it and thrown in a box with all of my other items purchased that day. No manufacturer packaging at all. No protective box or foam. Is that normal? Did I get a used item? If so, I want the used item price??? I've never had a product, especially glass shipped that way.
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