It is completely safe to dispense drinking water from 5 gallon bottles, provided that you use bottles that have been manufactured without the use of the chemical BPA, such as the Bluewave bottle. Thankfully, BPA has been largely phased out of the manufacturing process of 5 gallon jugs because of […]
5 Gallon Water
Information on 5 gallon water bottle dispensers and accessories including 5 gallon jugs (glass and plastic), bottle caps, pumps, and storage racks.
Use a 5 Gallon Water Bottle Cradle to Stack Your Bottles
I recommend you use a 5 gallon water bottle cradle in order to stack your bottles vertically, rather than have them set them on the floor or have them take up valuable shelving space. The cradle that I recommend is located in the comparison table below. It has a capacity […]
Use Bpa Free Water Jugs for 5 Gallon Dispensers
If you have a 5 gallon water dispenser in your home, it is essential for your health that you use BPA free water jugs. I use the BPA free Bluewave water bottles in my home. Glass water bottles are also an option, and you can be sure that they contain […]
Electric 5 Gallon Water Bottle Pumps
For those who choose to forgo the expense of a traditional 5 gallon water dispenser, an electric pump is a convenient and space-saving alternative. Electric pumps generally cost about $20 or less and are much less bulky than having a standalone dispenser. There are basically three types of pumps to […]
A 5 Gallon Water Bottle Handle Makes Carrying Easier
A 5 gallon water bottle filled with water weighs about 53 pounds, so they can be quite difficult to lug from one location to another. However, a 5 gallon water bottle handle is a tool that can make the chore easier by providing a more secure grip, allowing you to […]
Best Reusable Replacement Caps for 5 Gallon Water Jugs?
There will come a time when the bottle caps for your reusable 5 gallon water bottle will need to be replaced. The caps can be extremely difficult to find locally at retail stores, as you have probably already found. I use the inexpensive $.99 caps from Amazon, and they work […]
What is the Best 5 Gallon Water Dispenser?
Because everybody’s needs and desires for certain features are different, it can be difficult to give a blanket answer for what is the best 5 gallon dispenser. I like the Avanti WDP75 because, among other things, it has both hot and cold water faucets and also has a built-in energy […]
What Are 5 Gallon Water Bottles Made Of?
Nowadays the vast majority of the big 5 gallon water bottles used for home water dispensers are made of a type of bicarbonate plastic which is lightweight, durable, and relatively inexpensive. In the past, glass bottles were more prevalent and some people still choose to use them today because of […]
