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 Better Water August 9, 2006
Jon Kreisler (New York City, NY USA)
17 out of 17 found this review helpful
The Brita pitcher water filtering system is a good idea if you have problems with your tap water. Filtered water is a much lower cost than bottled water and as long as your tap is running, you can have an almost endless supply.
I live in New York City. The water quality is variable at best. The city constantly monitors water and "adjusts" additives to combat bacteria and other pollutants. Often, especially in the summer months, the chlorine level is very high.
The Brita filter takes care of the chlorine problem and removes other additives, as well.
The result is clear, fresh & pure tasting water that is excellent for drinking, cooking, beverage making and ice cubes (bad ice cubes can ruin a drink.)
Heed the instructions about filter replacement. The filters are rated at 40 US gallons each. If you exceed the recommended filter "life", you will definitely notice diminished results. This is especially noticeable with chlorinated water. The smell returns and the filtered water does not taste as good any more.
All-in-all, this is an excellent filter, but it's no speed demon.
The only real problems I've noticed are with the pitcher timer breaking and the poor results if you leave the filter in the pitcher too long (beyond the 40 gallon estimated limit.)
Also, do not allow the filter to dry out once you've started using it.
Buying the larger packages of filters saves money and is worth it, in the long run.
 I switched to Pur. Better safe than sorry. September 15, 2002
Mike (Dearborn Heights, MI United States)
14 out of 20 found this review helpful
I used Brita filters for a couple of years before I noticed black carbon deposits floating around in my freshly poured cup of water. They are very hard to see.I purchased my first Brita filter system for home use. I didn't notice it for a long time because I always pour into a glass. I eventually bought a second system to use at work. At work, I use a paper cup. That's when I noticed the small carbon particles. It is easier to see the particles floating around in a white cup, as opposed to glass. I tried rinsing several different filters per the Brita instructions, but it didn't help. I have switched to using Pur filters. No black carbon deposits with the Pur system. I give the Brita filters 3 stars because they do remove the chlorine smell from city water (which is why I use water filters), and they filter the water reasonably quickly. If Brita can correct this problem, I will switch back to the Brita system.
Well designed filter is a snap to drop in your pitcher January 22, 2004
Daniel Rutkowski (Wernersville, PA USA)
12 out of 12 found this review helpful
The Brita pitcher makes good water. I've tried a number of filters from whole house to faucet--singly and in combination. If your experience is like mine, convenience is a major limiting factor and here's how convenient these replacements are:
1. Rip, cut or tear open the plastic envelope.
2. Drop the filter in a dish or glass of cold water and let soak for fifteen minutes.
3. Remove filter from the soak and rinse it off under cold water.
4. Drop the filter into the hole in the top part of your pitcher (it's notched on one side so it fits only one way).
Buy these in multi-packs; they're most economical that way. You're going to need to replace the filter every two months so you'll need six filters for a whole year's supply of water.
Are you going to enjoy filtered water?? You bet! Tastes good?? Yep! Can ANYONE do this?? Definitely! Does it add any sodium to your diet?? Nope! Low-carb diet friendly, too.
One word of caution...there are always little carbon particles floating in the top part of the pitcher where you do the filling. There they are inconsequential because they can't get down to the bottom. I have seen a small amount of fine particles down in the bottom of the pitcher; the only solution I've found is to dump them out when I see them.
 Do Not Buy on Amazon October 22, 2005
E. Travisono (Washington, DC)
9 out of 11 found this review helpful
Do not buy these filters on Amazon - they come misshapen and damaged will not work in the Brita pitcher. I have never had any trouble with Brita filters bought in a store, but I had to throw away two of the filters bought on Amazon because they wouldn't fit in the pitcher.
 Hint for use of the Brita filter... December 11, 2002
8 out of 8 found this review helpful
I have been using this system for a couple of years now. Here's a tip to get rid of the little black particles...If you make sure to keep the water level above the level of the filter at all times, the carbon particles will not get into your water! Good luck!
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