Review on Carlisle XT500008 Cateraide Insulated Beverage Server/Dispenser: Superior Quality and Efficiency by Zachary Caldwell

The water is hot enough. Steam rose after 6+ hours. It has a chemical smell but no taste. I think it's because it's new, but still. I used the o-ring as instructed and didn't overfill it, but when it tips over it starts to leak. Since I didn't fill it to the top I had no problems except when I put it in the car and had to tip it it spilled all over the place. It probably can't hold as much water as advertised because you can't fill it almost to the brim or it becomes dangerous. So, in general, everything works, but there are serious flaws.