Discovering the Surprising Weight of a Full Family-Size Quick-Stir® Pitcher

[RMDave]

... I'm not a stupid person. I've traveled the world. Performed in front of hundreds of thousands of people. Taught. Explored various professional and cultural options. Raised three kids successfully ... so why didn't anybody ever tell me that a Family-Size Quick-Stir® Pitcher weighs nearly 10 pounds when its filled with a gallon of liquid.

I'm okay. The pitcher is okay. My puppy, however, just got soaked in Orange flavored Crystal Light!

 

[nikked]

poor, poor Puppy! Glad the pitcher survived though! Don't think that would be covered under warranty!!!

DH wants to know if uPppy has a crystal problem? [GROAN]:yuck:

 

[AJPratt]

OMG~~ It gets really heavy! I still do the grab and almost drop from the refrigerator. Poor puppy! I do love the orane Crystal Light though. Although I am going through a fruit punch phase right now.

 

[nikked]

OMG~~ It gets really heavy! I still do the grab and almost drop from the refrigerator. Poor puppy! I do love the orane Crystal Light though. Although I am going through a fruit punch phase right now.

Our new favorite is the Sunrise Tangerine Strawberry...YUM!

 

[leftymac]

Sometimes those with book smarts have no common sense, David. Just kidding. It is a heavy thing! We have two and I carried two full ones the other day. Fortunately, there was no accident.

 

[The_Kitchen_Guy]

Were you asleep in chem or physics the day they told you a gallon of water weighs about 8-1/3 pounds?(I usually say 8-1/2 pounds per gallon to make up for the high mineral content around here.)Now we need to figure out how much Crystal Not-So-Light weighs.

 

[AJPratt]

Our new favorite is the Sunrise Tangerine Strawberry...YUM!

I'll have to look for that! {end hijack}

 

[BlueMoon]

poor puppy----the indignity!I like sunrise orange, but everyone once in a while I find "lemonade hydration" which is my true favorite

 

[RMDave]

Were you asleep in chem or physics the day they told you a gallon of water weighs about 8-1/3 pounds?

Neither Chemistry nor Physics were part of the curriculum at Juilliard. I sure wish they were. LOL

 

[NooraK]

Neither Chemistry nor Physics were part of the curriculum at Juilliard. I sure wish there were. LOL

Even a basic high school Chem class should have taught you that a liter of water weighs a kilogram, and there are (very roughly) about 4 liters to a gallon, and about two pounds to a kilogram.

 

[chef131doreen]

So glad it was orange not cherry cause the puppy would have been dyed red cherry stsins everything

 

[The_Kitchen_Guy]

Neither Chemistry nor Physics were part of the curriculum at Juilliard. I sure wish there were. LOL

Well, that certainly changes my tune.

 

[Becca_in_MD]

Even a basic high school Chem class should have taught you that a liter of water weighs a kilogram, and there are (very roughly) about 4 liters to a gallon, and about two pounds to a kilogram.

Way too much math for me! I took Math for Plants in college to fulfill that requirement, though I like basic algebra.

 

[Dotty]

Yea, I know. I ordered it because I really liked the idea of an oval pitcher. When it came in I was shocked at how huge it was. I wish the small pitcher came in an oval shape too.

 

[Jolie_Paradoxe]

Poor puppy! Hope it was a nice and hot day and your puppy felt refreshed after his impromptu bath.

As for not letting you know how heavy it is when filled...well, they just assume it's to pretty to fill, so why bother?

Actually, I was thrown off too. It's just one of those things that neatly escapes your mind when purchasing.

 

[Melissa78]

I think its the oval shape that makes it feel heavier because I have a more upright gallon pitcher does NOT feel anywhere as heavy because the weight is disbributed differently. To sound like 'proper lifting' but when its more upright its 'closer to the body (or wrist in this case' vs the oval is leaving the wrists' so called 'green zone' therefore puts more pressure on the wrist. Thats at least how I explain it to myself in my little warped mind.

I do think its super heavy though to pour one-handed.

 

[chefcharity]

Were you asleep in chem or physics the day they told you a gallon of water weighs about 8-1/3 pounds?



(I usually say 8-1/2 pounds per gallon to make up for the high mineral content around here.)

Now we need to figure out how much Crystal Not-So-Light weighs.

I didn't learn this in school... but I DID learn this from many years in the restaurant biz! When you have to lift those coke boxes that are 5 gallons.. you had better be able to lift at least 40lbs w/out hurting yourself.

 

[RMDave]

Poor puppy! Hope it was a nice and hot day and your puppy felt refreshed after his impromptu bath.

Yesterday was 106 degrees. Yes, it was refreshing I'm sure. She also loved romping around in the bathtub where she was taken after the fact.

 

[BlueMoon]

hmmmm....this is something to remember when my sweet, supportive, 85 year old neighbor wants to buy it (she probably weighs about as much as the pitcher does empty!)...maybe I'll have it at the shows so people can check it out.Marghi

 

[chefcharity]

hmmmm....this is something to remember when my sweet, supportive, 85 year old neighbor wants to buy it (she probably weighs about as much as the pitcher does empty!)...maybe I'll have it at the shows so people can check it out.

Marghi

Yes, but keep in mind.. whether they buy our pitcher or someone else's pitcher, a gallon of liquid still weighs the same. So you might as well sell her one of ours that will weigh the same as a generic one

 

[babywings76]

hmmmm....this is something to remember when my sweet, supportive, 85 year old neighbor wants to buy it (she probably weighs about as much as the pitcher does empty!)...maybe I'll have it at the shows so people can check it out.

Marghi

The smaller one wouldn't be as bad.

 

[BlueMoon]

Yes, but keep in mind.. whether they buy our pitcher or someone else's pitcher, a gallon of liquid still weighs the same. So you might as well sell her one of ours that will weigh the same as a generic one

You are absolutely right, but...
she doesn't need a gallon pitcher--she'd buy almost anything from me just to be supportive! I could probably sell her baby toys if I started a business in that, so I have to be careful with her. She is totally in her right mind and all, she is just generous to a fault. And we have plenty of stuff she does need.

and I don't want to knock the pitcher. It's great!... I can just make sure everyone knows to use both hands! If we include it in the demo, we can make the point-"this holds a lot! Be ready when you lift it!"

Marghi

 

[pamperedharriet]

We had to stop using the gallon one here as it got too heavy for my DH to hold without spilling all of the time and almost dropping. The 2 quart works out much better for him and I keep 2 in the refrigerator all of the time now.

 

[Jennifer E]

The shape of the pitcher is why it feels heavier than a gallon of milk or juice. This last time I made lemonade, I only made 2 qts in the gallon pitcher.

 

[The_Kitchen_Guy]

What's the heaviest gallon? How about this one?

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/0/04/Galion_machine.jpg/800px-Galion_machine.jpg

This Galion weighs several tons. It was made in Galion, Ohio. I looked it up, it's over 400 miles from home.

That means I get 439 miles to a http://www.ci.galion.oh.us/.

Oh, stop it. I can't help myself, okay?

 

[RMDave]

What's the heaviest gallon? How about this one?

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/0/04/Galion_machine.jpg/800px-Galion_machine.jpg

This Galion weighs several tons. It was made in Galion, Ohio. I looked it up, it's over 400 miles from home.

That means I get 439 miles to a http://www.ci.galion.oh.us/.

Oh, stop it. I can't help myself, okay?

Spectacular answer. You gave me the laugh I needed. Thanks!

 

[The_Kitchen_Guy]

You're welcome! Being the resident smart-donkey is just one more service I graciously provide to the Cheffers.

 

[RMDave]

You're welcome! Being the resident smart-donkey is just one more service I graciously provide to the Cheffers.

Damn, we're gonna have to duke it out for the title Naw, I'll give it to you this time.

 

[Intrepid_Chef]

OMG! Your dog looks just like my host's dog!

I'd show ya how I met her (and the photo of her w/her dog) but it's locked on our web site.

OH and I went to college too but took as little math & science as I could. I took espagnol instead!

 

[RMDave]

I'd show ya how I met her (and the photo of her w/her dog) but it's locked on our web site.

You could always email the URL to your website [email protected]

 

[Intrepid_Chef]

But said url is locked unless you're signed in! It was an article about her being elected trustee and she loved it so much she booked a show. She is awesome and has a BEAUTIFUL home!

 

[RMDave]

Thanks anyway