Hot water bottle

[Le Chat]

On the inside rim of my new furry hot water bottle it says not to fill with boiling water. Is this because boiling water may erode the rubber over time, in case the bottle is too hot on the skin or in case the top is not on properly and it leaks out scalding the unsuspecting victim? Or some other reason I haven't thought of?

[theren_911]

I'd say its to cover their back, we're turning into americans.

Same way that Tesco's put "Warning: May contain nuts" on their peanuts etc.

Didn't you hear about the Yank ... ahem i mean american citizen.... who succesfully sued the Manufacturer of his mororhome. His case was that the handbook never stated once that the motorhome wouldn't crash if he put cruise control on and went in the back to fetch a coffee... unbelievable, but he managed it.

OR

The guy who insured some "priceless" cigars for $xxxxx dollars. He proceeded to smoke them all and claimed several small domestic fires through the insurance. They counter-sued for arson. Apparently true aswel.

Ah well...

[Postdog]

Dunno the reason, and I haven't used a hot water bottle since Iwas a kidback in the 60's, but back then they also had those warnings. I think it just means use water that is off the boil, rather than bubbling, possibly becuase that may trap more air in the bottle, which could then expand and maybe burst the bottle.

[joko]

they will begin to perish over time, but this is years and for the price of them, fill them however you like.

they won't burst but will start to go a funny stretched lumpy shape. then just replace.

[stanleyman]

The reason is that boiling water will continue to produce steam when the top is put on causing it to expand and possibly burst. Apart from that you can be scalded as the water is easily spilled when handling and filling. Children have been known to be scalded with using hot water bottles too hot, common sense really.

[joko]

should just add don't try pouring still boiling water that is still bubbling - it will probably splash etc and be dangerous. wait 30 seconds.

[WendyS]

I always let the water come off the boil for a couple of minutes before filling a hot water bottle, fill it about two thirds full and then carefully express most of the remaining air in it before tightening up the screw cap. When not in use I always store them flat with a small amount of water in them so that if the internal rubber is starting to perish, you can usually find little bits of rubber in the water when flushing it out before refilling.

[Le Chat]

Cheers all!