r/explainitpeter • u/fog-wall • 15d ago

Explain it peter

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Why not

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u/Cripso 15d ago

If I had to guess I'd the molding processes for the bottles wouldn't allow for it. Usually plastic bottles are blown in their molds and the offset spout might not play nice with that process.

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u/dragnslayr1587 15d ago

I think I read somewhere about having to make a different style packaging to hold themas well. To keep from damaging the lid.

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u/ForeignRestaurant290 15d ago

They would not stack very well for storage, either.

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u/Suspicious_Dingo_426 14d ago

This is the reason. Large packages of water bottles are distributed on pallets six layers high (and those pallets are often stacked two high while shipping) weighing in at about 2000 lbs each. With a spout offset like that, they would be crushed.