This item as good as it could be except for one small detail.
The small detail is that this product desperately need a pressure relief valve for the lid, which some newer versions of this thermos have.
Why a pressure relief valve, and why is it needed?
This container has excellent thermal properties, but it cannot keep everything hot forever although it is one of the best.
Hot things expand and when they cool off they contract. If you put hot things in this container and let them cool off to room temperature, they will contract so much that it will cause a major loss of volume in the contents and the resulting drop in pressure that contraction creates will suck the sealed lid down tight enough the average person will encounter substantial difficulty trying to unscrew the lid because the vacuum that is created will cause the lid to resist moving up against the outside air pressure that is pushing the lid closed.
This is not an issue that will be a big deal if you are only going to keep things hot for around 10 hours but if you allow the contents to cool down to room temperature like I have done in the past by packing boiling hot soup and then keeping over night for tomorrow, you will suddenly relearn that old science lab experiment from your grade school days.
On this otherwise excellent container you will need to apply a lot of force to get the lid loose enough to let some air past the seals on the lid. The last time I needed to do this the vacuum was so strong the rubber seal around the lid needed to pull away from the lid far enough to let the pressure equalize before I could open the lid. The rubber seal is designed to stretch, so there was no problem putting the seal back where it came from as I remove it when I am cleaning the lid when it needs more cleaning.
The newer versions of this container have the pressure relief valve, but they are more expensive and the pressure relief valve is just another part you will need to clean later. If you have no intention of packing hot soup or other hot contents that need to be kept in the container for more than 6 hours there should be no problems or other issues to worry about.
This is a great product and I am happy with it as long as you don't forget and leave something hot sitting in it overnight.
I purchased 3 of these and I would buy another if one is damaged beyond repair.
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| material | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel |
| capacity | 16 ounces | 16 fluid ounces | 16 ounces | 24 ounces | 16 ounces | 14 ounces |
| cap type | Screw Cap | Screw Cap | Screw Cap | Flip Top Cap | Screw Cap | — |
| base diameter | 14 inches | — | 3.3 inches | — | 9.4 centimeters | 3.82 inches |
| care instructions | 1 | Dishwasher Safe | Dishwasher Safe | Hand Wash Only | Other | Dishwasher Safe |
| weight | 0.3 pounds | 13.4 ounces | 0.3 pounds | — | 0.5 pounds | 0.75 pounds |
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Best food jar for school
I was reading a few reviews for this product and decided to take a test. It took me a while to write it.In the pictures, you can see the thermos with the hot water and thermometer inside. and you can see photos with the clock on the oven. I was taking measurements with the same thermometer within few hours.the verdict is the water is still hot ( and the food) enough time to have a warm lunch in the school.After 6 hours the water was around 70 C, which is more than enough for the hot meal.A few things to remember:1. Preheat with hot water before placing food - I am doing 5min. Empty water and place hot food.2. The food should be fresh and very hot, otherwise it's creating excellent conditions for the bacteria and you're reading reviews about explosions3. The jar should be almost full,4. close tight, but remember your kid should open it at school
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Reviewed in the United States on March 17, 2024
Color: Matte SteelStyle: JarVerified Purchase
I was reading a few reviews for this product and decided to take a test. It took me a while to write it.
In the pictures, you can see the thermos with the hot water and thermometer inside. and you can see photos with the clock on the oven. I was taking measurements with the same thermometer within few hours.
the verdict is the water is still hot ( and the food) enough time to have a warm lunch in the school.
After 6 hours the water was around 70 C, which is more than enough for the hot meal.
A few things to remember:
1. Preheat with hot water before placing food - I am doing 5min. Empty water and place hot food.
2. The food should be fresh and very hot, otherwise it's creating excellent conditions for the bacteria and you're reading reviews about explosions
3. The jar should be almost full,
4. close tight, but remember your kid should open it at school
In the pictures, you can see the thermos with the hot water and thermometer inside. and you can see photos with the clock on the oven. I was taking measurements with the same thermometer within few hours.
the verdict is the water is still hot ( and the food) enough time to have a warm lunch in the school.
After 6 hours the water was around 70 C, which is more than enough for the hot meal.
A few things to remember:
1. Preheat with hot water before placing food - I am doing 5min. Empty water and place hot food.
2. The food should be fresh and very hot, otherwise it's creating excellent conditions for the bacteria and you're reading reviews about explosions
3. The jar should be almost full,
4. close tight, but remember your kid should open it at school
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Reviewed in the United States on April 23, 2024
Color: Rustic RedStyle: ContemporaryVerified Purchase
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The durable stainless steel body does not leak, which is great. However, the rim is uncomfortably slim. My child struggles to spoon out thicker foods like chili or stew through the narrow opening.
The folding spoon included also feels flimsy and bends easily while eating. That's not comfortable.
While the Thermos does its main job of keeping food hot exceptionally well, the rim and spoon are poorly designed. The slim rim and bendy spoon make it tough for kids to conveniently eat from this jar.
Overall, I can recommend this Thermos for keeping lunches hot for hours if you don't mind the frustrations of the rim and spoon. It excels at insulation, but falls short on ergonomics. If those issues don't bother you, it will get the lunch-keeping job done.
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