Questions and answers and interesting facts about water in water cooler bottles (19 liters)

Water coolers are installed at home, in offices, in recreation areas and other public places. These devices are equipped with 19-liter bottles with purified water. Such a container is convenient and practical. Let's look at a few common questions and answers about water in 19-liter bottles and interesting facts.

How much water can be stored in 19-liter bottles

Water in hermetically sealed 19-liter bottles is stored for 6 months at a temperature of no more than +25 °. It should not be exposed to direct sunlight. If the container is heated, harmful polycarbonate molecules penetrate into the liquid.

When the 19-liter bottle is opened, the shelf life is reduced depending on the conditions of use and the manufacturer's recommendation. Water stays usable for 9 to 20 days or longer.

Why do coolers use bottles for 19 liters?

In fact, the capacity of this container is 18.9 liters. The figure is rounded off to make it more convenient. Water coolers were invented in America, where water is measured in gallons. One gallon contains approximately 3.78 liters. Cooler bottles hold five gallons or about 19 liters of water.

The five gallon bottle size is chosen for coolers for reasons such as these:

• The container holds enough liquid so that you don't have to order water daily.
• The weight of the liquid bottle is possible to lift and deliver instead of using.
• 5 gallons is a whole number, which is convenient when settling accounts for product.

How to clean a water bottle for a cooler for 19 liters

This water container has a narrow neck, so cleaning it from the inside seems like a daunting task. There are several ways to do it:

• A cup of millet is poured into the bottle as an abrasive. It is poured with two liters of clean water. You can add detergent. The hole is closed and shaken vigorously for 2 minutes.
• It is necessary to take 1 liter of warm water, add there 50 g of baking soda, dissolve and pour it into a 19-liter bottle. There add crushed eggshells from four or six eggs. Shake the bottle for about 2 minutes, drain the solution and rinse the container with clean water three or four times.
• In the bottle pour 1 or 2 liters of water, preferably warm, add dish detergent. Dip a dish sponge in it. The bottle is shaken vigorously for 2-4 minutes. The water is drained, the sponge is removed and the container is rinsed several times with clean water.

Do you need to boil water from the cooler

Water in 19-liter bottles goes through several levels of purification. It is passed through filters to remove various impurities, excess salts. For disinfection, the liquid is ozonized and treated with ultraviolet radiation. The purified water is placed in clean containers and hermetically packed. Thanks to this liquid in bottles for coolers is fully ready for use. There is no need to boil it.

Interesting facts about bottled water

A few interesting facts about bottled water:

• One 19 liter bottle contains 100 regular cups of water or 125 plastic cups with a capacity of 200 grams.
• Bottled water was first sold in the United States in Boston in 1760.
• Plastic bottles are 100% recyclable.
• It is cheaper to order water in 19-liter containers than in 5-liter bottles.
• 19-liter containers are universal. They fit any model of coolers or pumps.

Bottles for coolers are made of impact-resistant polycarbonate. The risk of damage to the container during delivery is minimal. Such a container allows you to calculate the approximate consumption of water and schedule deliveries.