Well made product, but your must remove all the dirt taste by properly treating the jug before use. It took 4 days to eliminate all the dirt taste, but since then it is a joy to use. The cool temperature of the water is always a pleasant surprise. The protective top gasket is robust and will or should prevent any chipping when our 3 gallon glass jug is place on top. Also the lid or cover is not available on any other product. Big +++ for this.
The supplied valve is a throw-away. Leaks and was better off left off. I use the metal twist type with beveled stainless washer which completely forces the seal on both sides of the clay jug. Really the only way to go. The clay jug with the brass twist valve makes this a perfect system.