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Bobble Water Bottle
by sparkyman91 I bought this bottle because I had been re-using cheap plastic bottles that I had bought in the supermarket. I did some research on the internet and found out that re using plastic bottles is not a good idea as it can cause various health hazards. I purchased the 1 litre Bobble water bottle off Amazon, intrigued by it's ... design and the fact it contained a filter. When it arrived, I followed the instructions in cleaning the head and not before too long I filled my first water bottle and tested it. This is a good place to mention that the water running through my taps in my house has not always tasted that great. In fact, every time I drink water in another city, outside of London the water has been so much cleaner tasting. I don't know if that's a problem with my taps or if it's because the water in London is bad. Upon first tasting, the water out of the bobble I was blown away. The water seemed fresh for once, and it encouraged me to drink more and more water which is a big plus for me as I struggle to meet a daily intake of water. I was sold and kept refilling and drinking at least 2 bottles a day. Within a few months though, the filter slowly deteriorates. And as said on the packaging, the filter must be changed after 300 refills for the best cleanliness and tasting water. This means paying at least another £6.00 for a new filter. I already paid £12.00 for the bottle and the filter on my first purchase. What's more is after constant use the bottle itself looks fairly dirty. I have cleaned it and put it in the dishwasher a few times but it still seems to have a mist of grubbiness that I can't get rid of. Therefore I'm in two minds to just buy a whole new bobble bottle and head. It does work out cheaper than buying separate bottles in the shop every week, but it's not ideal. This is where the bobble loses one star for me. Read the complete review |
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Bobble Water Bottle
by goosey Intro: For as long as I can remember, I had always set, either a glass of water or tumbler of squash, on my bedside table at night, but then was told that by drinking squash or any sugary drinks after cleaning my teeth was not a good idea. Of course I was not that bothered at first, the stubborn, 'It cannot do much harm to my ... teeth,' attitude replaced common sense for a while. When I changed my drink from squash or fruit flavoured drinks to water, I just loathed the taste of water after it had been standing overnight and so reverted back, with a slight feeling of guilt, to slipping a drop of squash in to flavour it. I was just beginning to overcome my feelings of guilt when, one night, I stretched out my hand to turn on the light and knocked the glass and contents onto the floor, so decided there and then to investigate more fully, the strange looking bottles I had seen in one our local shops. The strange looking bottle turned out to be the Bobble bottle simply called Bobble. It came in three sizes , 385ml, 550ml and litre and a choice of 9 different coloured filters. The prices in my local store of one Bobble complete with filter, were £8.99 for the 385ml, £9.99 for the 550 ml and £10.99 for the litre unit. They do appear to be less expensive on line, but postage can bring costs up to near shop prices. The replacement filters are £6.99 each, almost as much as the smallest Bobble. Description ********* The Bobble unit is in three parts, bottle, filter and a small domed cap, which, fits over the mouth- piece of the filter. My 385ml, vaguely hourglass-shaped bottle, made of a thin clear plastic, stands 18.5cm high with domed cap and filter in situ, its diameter at the widest point is 7cm, and the filter length is 10.5cm. The business part of the whole unit is the filter, a solid, black, carbon-based substance enclosed in a tubular, plastic cage. At the top of the cage, is the screw cap and pop-up mouthpiece, topped by a dome of strong clear plastic. The makers claim that as water passes through, the filter removes 'any organic contaminants, and meets or exceeds NSF international standard 42 for chlorine, taste and odour reduction.' Use *** It is important, before use to remove the filter, fill the bottle with water, replace and secure the filter, open the mouthpiece and squeeze the water out through the mouthpiece. This removes any loose carbon dust from the filter. Once that initial removal of carbon dust is complete, the Bobble is ready to use, by filling with water, immersing the filter and securing it to the bottle, keep the mouthpiece closed and covered with the domed cap. To drink, remove the cap, lift the mouthpiece and squeeze the water through the filter into your mouth. The thin plastic is very strong yet supple and therefore will withstand gentle pressure. After a couple of days of constant use, they recommend soaking the filter in boiling water and drying thoroughly afterwards. The instructions also say hand wash the Bobble bottle and the filter in warm soapy water. I have not used soapy water to wash mine, I will admit, because for certain, I will taste soap whether or not it is present. It is all in the mind, I know, but I will still taste it I am sure. I will perhaps try just before the filter expires just to find out. The unit is not dishwasher safe, hand wash only. Each filter is capable of filtering up to 300 bottle fills of water, which is approximately 40 gallons (150 litres) The filter should be changed after 2 months of use even if it has not filtered the full 150 litres of water. I am reliably informed that the charcoal, once activated by immersion in water, remains active for 2 months, after which it becomes inactive. My opinion, ********* Although there must be less expensive ways of ensuring night- time drinks are not accidently knocked off the bedside table, I am quite happy with this set up; I can only discern a slight difference in taste between freshly drawn tap water and the filtered water. The difference in taste of water left standing overnight in an open tumbler to that of the filtered water is much more obvious. The bobbled water tastes just as fresh as it had when first filled. There is no residual taste from the plastic either, which often occurs when using some plastic cups or beakers. The domed cap keeps dust out; the Bobble does not leak or break if tipped over. Perfect. A word of warning. This is not for filtering bacterially contaminated water, so do not think of taking one on holiday to places where water may not be safe, in the false hope of being able to drink local water if passed through the filter. Sometimes during the day, I will have the Bobble nearby filled with water to sip whilst working at my computer. That there are nine different colured filters must make it perfect for families who are into filtered water. Each member could have his or her own easily identifiable bottle. Read the complete review |
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Bobble Water Bottle
by QueenM I'll just come right out and say it, I'm a bit of a water snob. I know it seems ridiculous because water is water is water, how different can it be? Well, very different would be the answer to that. Some water tastes thicker than others, some isn't as smooth and some just doesn't taste as clean despite being filtered before being bottled ... - yes, I drink bottled water. I can't just run a tap and drink that, no way! Bottled water obviously gets very expensive though, so after hearing quite a bit about the Bobble and then actually seeing it for myself in a silly home furnishing store that I pass on the way to work, I decided to pick one up for myself. The Bobble is meant to be the end to buying bottled water. It contains a filter attached to the sports cap so you can fill it with tap water and then it'll be filtered as you drink. I thought it was a great idea at the time, but as I think about it a bit more right now, it still sounds a bit dirty to have the filtered waste lingering in the filter that you're drinking out of. Anyway, the filters come in multiple different colours and the bottles in multiple sizes. You can mix and match the sizes and filters to suit yourself so I went for the purple filter with the 550ml bottle. This cost me £9.95 and when you realise that the filter is only meant to be replaced after ever 150 litres of water, it sounds like great value for money! Especially knowing that the filter can be purchased separately for £6-7 depending on where you buy it, so you won't be paying the full price of the bottle to replace it each time. The bottle itself is incredibly basic, just a clear plastic bottle with a defined waist. The curves make it easy to get a good grip of unlike some other water bottles that are squared off. The plastic did seem quite flimsy and if you gripped it even slightly too tight, you'd be squeezing it right in the middle. As mentioned previously, I chose the purple filter which is a bright lilac colour. It is almost like a very chunky sports cap, making it easy to prevent spilling. The filter inside dips down by about 2.5 inches (approx.) and has lots of tiny little black lines in it. The black inside is the carbon that will aid filtering the water. You're advised to run water through the filter until it runs clear upon first use otherwise you'll be drinking dirty water! I was very surprised at how black it actually ran to start with, but it only took 3 quarters of a litre before it ran clear, so I didn't waste too many uses. It wasn't until I actually filled the bottle and went to use it at the gym that I realised quite how flimsy it actually is. A good water bottle for me needs to be sturdy as well as good at preventing spills, so this was highly disappointing. I actually felt like the bottle would burst or be easily pierced if kept in a bag with a pen or something similar. Using the sports cap wasn't particularly easy either, sports caps are obviously meant to be used with either one hand or just pulled open with your mouth for easy access to your drink whilst running or exercising. This one, unlike others, didn't have a lip around the top to grip your teeth round and pull up (surely I'm not the only one who opens them this way?!) so I found myself having to use two hands to open the bottle anyway. Kind of defeated the purpose when I was trying to sprint circuits uninterrupted. Now for the all important taste test. Did it even make a difference to my tap water? Was it worth the rubbish bottle and awkward cap? Well no, not really. There was barely any noticeable difference at all. I often use a Brita filter jug and find that it produces a much cleaner tasting water that feels smoother to drink. This just didn't make a difference at all. All in all, I felt like this was a silly, gimmicky product that is meant to help you feel like you're saving the world but actually makes you feel like you've wasted your money. Not recommend at all. If you do want to purchase the Bobble after this review, although I can't understand why, you'd be able to buy it at multiple online retailers and in places like Boots, John Lewis, House Of Fraser and the silly little home furnishing store beside my work! The prices do vary, but you can pick the 550ml bottle up for roughly £10. The smaller bottle is 385ml and roughly £8 or you can get a 1 litre bottle for £13. Advantages -------------- The filter is a pretty colour Disadvantages ----------------- Poor quality Inconvenient for using whilst running Doesn't make a damn bit of different to the water Expensive for what is essentially a useless plastic bottle. Thanks very much for reading! All reads and rates are currently going towards my trip to New York, so I fully appreciate them all :). Read the complete review |
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