This is such a fun drink dispenser. We have had a "blast" with it this summer while using it for parties. graduations, reunions, funerals, and tea parties. It has fit into many different settings. It has been tested out and passed!Now, you need to know that it is stainless, but it is still lightweight.When we wash it, we dry it right away to avoid a spotted look.Although it is advertised as 100 cups (when measuring coffee)- a cup is usually around 5 ounces, So, this really only holds about 52 US liquid cups. That is fine- it is big enough!It comes with a tube to hold ice to keep your liquids cold and a heat dispenser bowl to which you add your own fuel, to keep hot liquids hot. We have found that both work okay. We start with very hot and very cold liquids and have not had a problem."Lift off!" - this is a nice unique RETRO-looking dispenser that is a "blast" to use. We get lots of fun comments with it.