Thursday, April 7, 2011 PUR CR-6000C 2-Stage Oval Water Pitcher with LED Indicator Review
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(More customer reviews)The PUR CR-6000C 2 Stage Oval Water Pitcher with LED Indicator has some very strong positives that make it a good choice.However, it also has some weaknesses that will hopefully be addressed in a re-design.As long as you know what the weaknesses are, you should be able to get more use of the benefits of this product than some people have reported.
Pros:
+ Takes up a small amount of floor space
+ Great 2 stage filters leak less filter debris than other filters
+ It has an attractive look with a sleek body
+ The included indicator reminds you when to change filters
+ The price is very reasonable on an annual basis
Cons:
- The body isn't as solid as it could be, so use both hands to pick it up
- The filters seem to run out quickly
- Removing the cover takes some practice
The slim form factor has a smaller footprint and takes up less space, but it also puts more weight on the handle and the body every time you pick it up.So most of the complaints about cracking are due to the slim oval design, and not just the thickness of the pitcher.How do you compensate for that?Simply use your other hand to hold the front of the pitcher when you pick it up and relieve some of the pressure on the body and handle.
The other common complaint has to do with the design of the lid, which seems to make the pitcher difficult to fill.But after the first time, the lid opens much more easily.Simply put your thumb into the back tab of the lid an it will open easily.What's more, this model has the added benefit of having a nice seal when closed, so refrigerator odors won't get into your water.Just make sure to wait till your water has gone through the filter before putting it away, to avoid spilling.
Other than the obvious savings of cutting down on bottled water and the plastic waste that comes with it, the best feature of this pitcher has to be the filter.As a long-time Brita user, I got tired of the filter material ending up in my water.Not only does the two stage filter of this model screw in securely, it has less seepage of filter material.And of course, most importantly, the water tastes great.I can't comment on whether or not it removed more bacteria, because I didn't run any scientific tests.But the taste was definitely an improvement over other filters.
Now there is a larger dispenser that may be better for those with space in their fridge for it. Obviously you will have less breakage issues, but it takes up much more room.So it's a trade-off.
The flashing indicator on the top is meant to calculate how many refills you have gone through, and it will tell you when you have to change your filter.Even at $20 for a three pack, this system basically comes out to $60 a year for filters and the pitcher.Not bad, even if you had to replace the pitcher every year.
Overall, despite the warts this is a good product.If you don't have the room for the larger dispenser, or the faucet mount, then this will work for you.Just handle it with care.
Enjoy.
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Product Description:
The PUR CR-6000C Two-Stage Pitcher with LED Indicator showcases an innovative two-step purification system that removes 99.9% of microbiological cysts, such as cryptosporidium and giardia, as well as common water contaminates, like lead and chloride. A helpful LED Indicator alerts you when it's time to change the filter, and the pitcher holds up to seven eight-ounce glasses of water, so you share the health benefits of pure water with guests and family.
The PUR CR-6000C Two-Stage Pitcher with LED Indicator
At a Glance:
2-stage filtration removes 99% of contaminants
LED indicator helps monitor filter life
Compact design saves refrigerator space
Reduces the waste of discarded plastic bottles
Single filter provides up to 40 gallons of purified water
PUR water tastes great and helps you avoid the waste and expense of bottled water.Enjoy PURe Water in a Few Easy Steps
The PUR Two-Stage Pitcher features a space-saving design that easily fits in most refrigerator doors. The pitcher holds up to seven eight-ounce glasses of water at a time. The superior quality of this filtration system allows you to filter up to 40 gallons (151 liters) of water per filter cartridge, enough to last a typical household one to two months.
To use, simply insert the filter, fill the pitcher with water, and set the filter life indicator located at the top of the pitcher. This indicator light alerts you when it's time to change the filter--green means it's working, yellow is your warning light, and at red you need to change the filter.
Two-Step Filtration Keeps Your Family Healthy
Convenient and easy to use, the pitcher's innovative two-stage filtration system is certified to remove twice as many contaminates as Brita water filtration systems. It removes 99.9% of harmful microbiological cysts, such as cryptosporidium and giardia, as well as other contaminates, such as lead, chloride, and arsenic. What's more, pharmaceutical residue that's often found in the water supplies of major metropolitan areas is reduced by 96%.
The smart filter system also leaves beneficial fluoride in the water. This means your water will not only be healthier, it will taste cleaner. PUR believes your water should be as clean, natural, and free of unwanted substances as possible. To this end, All PUR products are tested and certified by NSF International, an independent agency that administers a series of rigorous tests for water purification.
Reduce Environmental Waste While Saving Money
By investing in a PUR water filtration system, you'll be spending a tenth of what you would in one year of buying bottled water. This amounts to a comparable savings of $600 a year if you were to buy 16-ounce plastic water bottles. By bottling your own filtered water, you'll not only be saving money, you'll also be helping the environment by reducing plastic waste from discarded water bottles.
What's in the Box
PUR CR-6000C Two-Stage Pitcher with LED Indicator.
Which PUR Water Filtration System Is Right for You?COMPARE PITCHER / DISPENSER / FAUCET MOUNT WATER SYSTEMSSystem TypePitcher / DispenserFaucet MountProduct2-Stage Pitcher or Dispenser2-Stage Faucet Mount3-Stage Faucet Mount
PUR Dispenser
PUR Pitcher
PUR Flavor Options Pitcher
PUR Faucet Mount
PUR Horizontal Mount
PUR Vertical Mount
PUR Flavor OptionsProduct / Filter Model Number Matches2-Stage Pitcher /
Filter CRF-950Z2-Stage Faucet Mount /
Filter RF-33753-Stage Faucet Mount /
Filter RF-9999No Refilling Required••Estimated Filter Life2 months3 months3 monthsWater Filtered per Filter40 gallons100 gallons100 gallonsFilters over Natural Minerals*•Leaves Fluoride in Water•••Filter Reduces:Chlorine and
Chlorinization
By-productsChlorine (taste & odor)•••Total Trihalomethanes
(TTHMs)••Cadmium•Copper•Lead•†••Mercury•••Zinc•SedimentNominal Particulates
(Class I)•••Turbidity / Cloudiness••Microbial CystsCryptosporidium•••Giardia•••Agricultural
Pollutants2.4-D•••2.4-5-TP (Silvex)••Alachlor•Atrazine•••Carbofuran••Chlordane•Endrin•Heptachlor Epoxide•Lindane•••Methoxychlor••Simazine••Toxaphene•••Industrial
PollutantsAsbestos••Benzene•••Carbon Tetrachloride••Ethylbenzene•Monochlorobenzene•MTBE••O-Dichlorobenzene•Styrene•Tetrachloroethene••Toluene••Trichloroethene•*Natural Minerals: Water is filtered over natural minerals for a more crisp and refreshing taste.
†This system meets the lead reduction requirements for compliance under NSF/ANSI Standard 53 as tested by PACE Analytical Services, Inc.
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Tuesday, March 15, 2011 Crystal Quest Fluoride Filter Cartridge 10" x 2.5 Review
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(More customer reviews)This Crystal Quest fluoride Filter cartridge does a great job filtering out fluoride from my drinking water, it fits perfect in my Crystal Quest filtering system, I will buy another one when needed.
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Product Description:
Fluoride Filter Cartridge 10" x 2 1/2 Reduces fluoride below 0.5 ppm.
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Saturday, March 12, 2011 Dupont Universal High Capacity Refrigerator Filter 4000 Gallon Filter Life Review
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(More customer reviews)IR100 DUPONT 4000 Gallon Refrigerator Water Filter
I received my filter quickly.I'm very satisfied with the product and the way in which the seller responded.
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Product Description:
Quick Connect fittings included. 4 Phase Protection and Filtration. Antimicrobial Product Protection built in for improved filter life and performance. Reduces Chlorine, Sediment, Bad Taste and Odor. Last up to 6 months. Not recommended for plug-n-play type filtration systems.
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Friday, March 11, 2011 Culligan FM-15A Level 3 Faucet Filter Review
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(More customer reviews)I got my first Culligan faucet filter (FM 15) about 2 years ago after doing quite a bit of research.I finally chose the Culligan over Britta and Pur after reading Consumer Reports regarding their testing of water filters.The Culligan filtered out more impurities and the filter lasted MUCH longer than the others.Best of all it was cheaper back then, I don't know if it still is.
I've been very pleased with the filter with one exception.At my old apartment I had great water pressure.I guess too great for the filter.After about 9 months of use the plastic casing started to leak.The good news is that Culligan warranties the filter so I just took it back to Sears (where I got that one) and they gave me a new one.Thus, I still give it a five even with the problem since they warranty it.
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Product Description:
The Culligan FM-15DIY Faucet Mount Water Filtration System will improve your quality of life you'll want to scream "Hey, Culligan man!" just to thank him for helping to make such healthful, refreshing water available. This do-it-yourself system screw-mounts to your existing water faucet, and comes with everything you need for up to 200 gallons of crisp, clear water.
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Thursday, March 10, 2011 GE Smartwater Replacement Water Filter (FXULC-3pack) Review
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(More customer reviews)Buying these through Amazon is like getting one for free. Purchasing these filters three at a time is a real money saver.
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Saturday, March 5, 2011 Brita Water Pitcher Replacement Filter Review
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(More customer reviews)We always kept two boxes of these on hand as replacements when we used our Brita filter pitcher (we went to an in-line because we drink so much filtered water --we'd go through 40 gallons in no time, but that is a LOT of water.) There are three "gotcha's" on these filters to be aware of:
1. Do not let the filter dry out. When the pitcher is empty, you should refill the reservoir right away. When the pitcher is full or partly full, the bottom of the filter is in the water and keeping moist.
2. The filter needs to be soaked and flushed exactly according to directions. Some of the charcoal packing comes off in the flushing process, and if you don't take care of it, you will have specks in the water. This is no big problem, just something to be aware of.
3. Never put overly warm or hot water through the filter.
If you follow the directions, you will have, as we did, gallons of water that cost a lot less and taste as good or better than the water you buy in plastic containers in the supermarket.
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Product Description:
Brita Pitcher Replacement Filters are universally compatible with all Brita pitchers, including the compact Brita Slim Pitcher. Featuring a unique design that reduces the potentially harmful impurities and unpleasant flavors found in tap water, these filters offer you the nourishment of healthy, great tasting water with every glass. By using Brita Filters, which are now recyclable, you support the environment by cutting down on bottled water waste.
For your convenience,
Brita Replacement Filters
are also available in:
Packages of FourPackages of Five
Packages of Six
Packages of Ten
A Package of One
Brita filters optimize your drinking water to be healthy and great tasting every time.
Each Brita filter helps reduce waste by substituting for an estimated 300 water bottles. Enhance the Quality of Your Drinking Water
Brita Filters provide you the natural benefits of water by cutting down on unwanted substances. Specially engineered with an Ion Exchange Resin, these filters grab hold of impurities found in tap water like lead, copper, mercury, cadmium, and zinc to reduce their presence in your drinking water. The taste and odor of chlorine is decreased with a sponge-like filtration system, giving your water a clean, fresh taste every time.
Refresh Your Body and Mind
The health benefits of water are wide-ranging. Water helps keep your skin glowing, your mind working, and your body moving by aiding in metabolism, detoxification, and the transport of nutrients to all organs. Brita appreciates the importance of water to human wellbeing and has created products that enhance the quality of your drinking water so you get the nourishment you need in a fresh, healthful way.
Brita Filters should be changed every 40 gallons or two months and are not intended for use with microbiologically unsafe water.
Reduce Waste and Help the Environment
Using Brita filters is an effective way to reduce waste. Each filter equals about 300 water bottles, many of which end up in landfills. Even better, Brita filters can now be recycled thanks to Preserve's Gimme 5 Program.
Brita Pitcher Replacement Filters are universally compatible with all Brita Pitchers, including the Aqualux, Atlantis, Classic, Chrome, Deluxe, Grand, Riviera, Slim, and Space Saver pitcher models.
About The Brita Products Company
The Brita Products Company is a leader in the production of freestanding water-filtration systems designed to improve the quality of drinking water by reducing its impurities. Heinz Hankammer, the company's creator, realized the need for enhancing the healthfulness and taste of potable water in 1966. He and his family first accomplished this goal under a pear tree in the family garden and have been working to carry out their mission ever since. The company is named after Heinz Hankhammer's daughter, Brita. As a corporation, Brita is committed to community and environmental outreach through projects like FilterForGood.com, a campaign dedicated to the reduction of bottled water waste.
What's in the Box
3-pack Brita Replacement Filters
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Friday, March 4, 2011 Multi-Pure Water Guardian Drinking Water System Model - MPADC Review
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(More customer reviews)Overall I've been very impressed with the product. It is super easy to set up and works great. The only reason I gave it 4 stars instead of 5 is that one tip of diverter valve that attaches to the faucet and diverts the water to the filter broke. I called the company and they were aware of the manufacture defect. They were very friendly and helpful. They put a whole new "diverter valve attachment" in the mail that same day.After changing out the part we have had no other problems at all after several months of substantial use.
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Product Description:
System has a solid carbon block filter that is considered to be the most effective method for reducing a wide range of contaminants of health concern, which may be present in the water. The carbon is compacted into a dense structure, causing every molecule of water to be forced through microscopic pores of carbon, effectively reducing pollutants. The Solid Carbon Block Filter is a replaceable cartridge designed so that it can be easily changed. Some additional advantages of the Solid Carbon Block Filter are that it does not waste water, there is no electricity required, it does not remove essential trace minerals that are beneficial to good health, it does not add salt or silver to the water; and it provides fresh, delicious, healthy drinking water. Multi-Pure is the only company that manufactures the filters for the 21 drinking water treatment devices certified by NSF under Standard No. 53 and No. 42 to reduce the widest range of contaminants. NSF International is an independent, not-for-profit organization that develops and adopts voluntary consensus standards and testing programs for home water treatment systems. Multi-Pure filters are also certified by the state of California, which may have the strictest environmental standards in the United States.Important Note: Tighten the housing by hand. The Wrench provided is for opening the housing in order to change the filter cartridge.
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