How to Change a 5-Gallon Water Cooler Bottle

So you drained the water bottle and it's time again to change it. Follow these simple steps to change the bottle with minimal splash or spillage.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• A water cooler
• A full 5-Gallon water bottle
• A damp cloth

1. Remove the empty water bottle and set aside. Use the damp cloth to clean off the rim of the cooler.

2. Use the cloth to clean off the new water bottle as well. It has been sitting a while and this will keep dust and other debris from getting into your water cooler.

3. Remove the plastic cap from the top of the bottle. Just grab the little tab and pull. The bottom half will separate on a scored line and the entire lid will pop off with the ring.

4. Hold the bottle neck in your dominant hand while cradling the bottom of the bottle across your other forearm. Hold the edge of the bottle bottom with your non-dominant hand.

5. Slowly tip the bottle until it starts to pour into the cooler. Once it starts to fill the cooler quickly stand the bottle up from the bottom DIRECTLY into the cooler. Arrange the bottle to sit evenly in the middle of the cooler opening.

Tips & Warnings

• The slow start allows the water flow to begin without splashing water all over the place.
• By filling the cooler part of the way before putting the bottle completely into the cooler you are creating a surface that will "seal" the bottle top more quickly, preventing spillage.
• 5 gallons of water is very heavy. Be careful and always lift with your legs.

[cadethenderson]

on 3/1/2009 The solution given is simple common sense but not a good idea. The best idea is already in the design of the cap. See video at http://video.aol.com/video-detail/how-to-load-5-gallon-water-bottle-into-splash-water-cooler/1075225174 . CADET A. HENDERSON, BELIZE.

[NormAud]

on 11/6/2007 ty for having this on line, I was not sure as we are living at some one elses house and did not want to spill all over. Worked fine.

[KatiBahamas]

on 10/10/2007 a really useful tip is to leave the lid on the full water bottle but use a knife to cut a small hole in it. When you lift the full bottle onto the cooler it doesn't gush out.
You can reuse this home made lid on the next bottle.

[bmi57]

on 10/9/2007 I love drinking water no matter how you pour it. Thanks for the steps. Great how to article.

[Franco]

on 10/8/2007 hahaha, yeah i do this all the time at work, it seems easy but is really hard AT FIRST.

i suggest to make sure your NOT scared of getting a little water ont he ground, because its going to happen. just go it as quickly as you can but make sure you dont go too quick or you'll loose grip or control. i just go for the glory,than smile =]