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8/26/2011

BRITA CLASSIC PITCHER SYSTEM Size: 1 Review

BRITA CLASSIC PITCHER SYSTEM Size: 1
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This Brita pitcher is a true classic - it's the model that made Brita the most popular brand of water filtration pitcher and helped popularize the water filtration pitcher. The popularity of water filtration pitchers has spawned a number of water filtration pitcher products by other companies, most notably the maker of the PUR Water Filtration System (a division of Proctor and Gamble). This model has been discontinued but Brita has come up another "classic" - the Brita 35548 Classic Pitcher, which is more of a pseudo classic with a modern twist.

Filter Replacements
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The Brita Classic Pitcher uses the Brita 35503 Pitcher Replacement Filters (3 Pack). The replacement filters also come in a 5 Pack.

Effectiveness
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Brita claims that its filters are able to eliminate 99% of lead and reduce mercury, copper, cadmium, and zinc contaminants. In many areas, municipal ground water can have a bad taste and odor. The water in my area tastes absolutely horrible! Brita is able to effectively reduce bad taste, bad odor, and chlorine to make the water much more palatable.

Life of the Filter
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Each Brita filter is good for up to 40 gallons of water or 2 months, whichever comes first.

Cost
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The cost of buying replacement filters is cheaper than buying bottled water or getting water refills (water refills cost 25 cents or more per gallon).

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The Brita filter makes tap water taste great and reduces harmful contaminants such as lead. It is also the most economical way of getting great-tasting water!

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BRITA CLASSIC PITCHER SYSTEM Size: 1

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7/28/2011

BRITA Water Filtration System Kit: 1 Pitcher (Large Capacity) plus 2 Fliters Review

BRITA Water Filtration System Kit: 1 Pitcher plus 2 Fliters
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I bought this because I was DONE with cases and cases of water bottles and drinking 4 a day. The waste was too much!
So I bought this and it came right away.It is super easy to assemble, just snap the lid into place if I remember correctly, and put the filter in.

The water tastes great!! And I am super-picky about my water.I don't like the mineral taste in some bottled waters from springs.I like the reverse osmosis taste, and this is like that.Make sure if you pour some water out of the pitcher that you ALWAYS fill it back up with cold water again.Keep it full as much as you can.

Great product and highly recommend!

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Product Description:
Brita water is better water. Brita is the World's 1 brand of household water filtration. Our advanced technologies turn ordinary tap water into healthier, great-tasting drinking water. Brita reduces lead, benzene, mercury, chlorine (taste and odor) and more.

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7/08/2011

Brita Slim Pitcher Review

Brita Slim Pitcher
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If you own a small refrigerator and want a water filter pitcher, this is the one to buy.
I went from a 22 cubic ft. fridge to an 18 cubic ft. fridge, no room for my large Brita water pitcher.I was so glad to find out they made a smaller version.

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Product Description:
Slim model water filtration system transforms ordinary tap water into great tasting refreshment. Reduces chlorine taste and odor. Capacity equals (5) 8 oz. glasses.

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6/21/2011

Brita 42645 Aquaview On Tap Filtration System Review

Brita 42645 Aquaview On Tap Filtration System
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Bought this filter at my local BJs warehouse store three weeks ago and installed it that same day. My wife and I have been big consumers of Poland Spring bottled water and decided to try this product to cut down on costs and to cut down on usage of plastic, throw-away bottles.

I wasn't too sure I would like the water produced by this filter, but after three weeks of repeated use, I can vouch for the taste and the smell: both good. There is no characteristic "tap water" smell and you can't tell the difference from Poland Spring. Plus, it's very easy to install (comes with a variety of washers in case it does not fit straight off on your faucet).

It comes with two filters (good for about four or five months of use by an average family). You can get replacement filters easily at different stores (like BJs, Walmart, etc.).

Even if you currently drink water straight from the faucet, this product would be worthwhile for you to buy, for who wants to drink the lead and the chlorine that are present in most drinking water that is piped into homes in America? And if, like us, you are or were bottled water consumers, you will see no difference in taste AND see the savings mount up!

OCTOBER 8, 2005

After using this product for many months now, I can state I still think this is an excellent buy. We have not had to change the filter even once - maybe Jersey City water is not that terrible compared to other places in America. We did have to change the battery once, which I thought a little surprising.

But after reading the negative reviews, I have to wonder: we have had ZERO problems with hot water and drips, unlike what a couple of other reviewers have suggested. Definitely highly recommended.

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Product Description:
The most reknowned water filtration system for healthier, great-tasting water, right from your tap. It eliminates 98. 7 of the Lead and reduces Sediment, Chlorine and chemicals that may be linked to cancer risk in your water with a sleek chrome look.

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3/03/2011

Brita 42378 Deluxe Water Pitcher Review

Brita 42378 Deluxe Water Pitcher
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First off, I have to say Brita's filters make tap water taste really great. We had this with us in Germany, where the water is really disgusting right from the tap. That water was completely undrinkable but the Brita pitcher made liters and liters of fresh-tasting water that rivaled the expensive bottled French stuff. We felt it was well worth the real estate it took up in our typically shoebox sized Euro-fridge. And the pitcher is easy on the eyes, with nice, sleek styling.
There are a few "gotcha's" with this pitcher. For one thing, the small cover on the spout is fragile. If you drop the lid (easy to do if wet) it will break. This is minor as the pitcher will work fine without it. The end-of-filter life is a timer, not a sensor of filter quality. If you go through gallons of water, the filter will expire before the indicator tells you. You can tell this by the bad taste. You have to watch that the filter does not dry out, so you should not leave the pitcher dry when you empty it out. This takes some discipline from the kids (and dare I say, adults) to fill it up immediately.
The Brita does filter relatively quickly. However, if you need more than 3/4 of a gallon at a time of water, or you go through a lot of water (we do), you may want a sink filter or an in-line filter instead. But for cold, delicious water at a reasonable cost, you can't beat this pitcher. We ended up buying a sink filter instead and retired our pitcher, but it really did well by us for quite a while.

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3 qt. Pitcher eliminates 98% of the lead and reduces chlorine (taste and odor), copper, and mercury that may be present in your tap water. Elegantly designed. Flip top lid for easy refilling. Soft grip handle. Prevents bacteria growth in the filter to pro

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2/23/2011

Brita 42364 SpaceSaver Pitcher Review

Brita 42364 SpaceSaver Pitcher
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This might be piling on, but we have an obligation to the community: this pitcher is junk. The lid will not stay on. Never mind trying to pour with it, just carrying it to the refrigerator without the lid falling off is a challenge. It should go without saying that Brita should be able to filter water. That's what the company does. The water is great. It will save us a bunch of money. It's the right thing to do for the environment. But come on, Brita. You're based in Oakland, CA. Get some of those smart people from Cal or Stanford to work on your design or QA or something. Manufacturing somewhere that you lost track of?

Made a video to show what I mean.

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Product Description:
Unique shape maximizes refrigerator space. Flip top lid makes refilling easy. New comfortable handle improves grip. Eliminates 99% of lead. Certified to reduce mercury and copper. Reduces chlorine, bad tastes, and odors. Reduces sediment and water hardnes

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2/13/2011

Mavea 1001496 Universal Filter for Water Filtration Pitchers, 2-Pack Review

Mavea 1001496 Universal Filter for Water Filtration Pitchers, 2-Pack
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I use Brita water filters so my comparisons will be to that product. There are two things I dislike about Brita filters- one, you must presoak them and two, carbon from the filter seeps out into the filtered water. It is very upsetting to see. When I first read about the Mavea Universal Fit filters which require no presoaking and use a micro screen to keep carbon from leaking out of the filter into the filtered water, I was ecstatic. When I read further that they are substantially cheaper than Brita filters I was over the moon.

Now, it's reality time- putting the Mavea filter through its paces. Not having to presoak was wonderful and I did not see any carbon in the filtered water. So far so good. However, it is recommended that the Mavea filters be prewashed with two pitchers of water which is a bit of a nuisance. You have to get into Mavea's fine print to find out about this. The same thing must be done with Brita filters. Next up is Mavea's claim that their filters are dramatically cheaper than Britar's. Well.......yes and no. If you're buying a small number of Brita filters (one or two), there is quite a price difference. However, Brita sells their filters in small and large packages. If you compare the price of a Mavea filter to the cost of one or two Brita filters, you're going to have some pretty dramatic savings from buying the two pack Mavea. However, if you buy Brita in three-packs or greater, the price difference between Brita and Mavea disappears.

With the price difference really nil,, I would buy the Mavea filters because they don't have to be presoaked and because I didn't get the ugly black carbon residue in my filtered water. They seem to perform just as well as the Britas in all other respects.

Also to Mavea's credit (was probably government mandated as these filters come from Europe) is their total recycle program. So nothing goes into a landfill. If you'd like to show a bit of your green side, Mavea would be the way to go.

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The two-pack MAVEA 1001496 Universal Fit Water Filter Cartridge is designed to be compatible with most water filtration systems on the market, including Brita, PUR, and other popular brands. But unlike other leading water filtration cartridges, MAVEA cartridges can be easily recycled using MAVEA's filter recycling program. These environmentally friendly cartridges have a 40-gallon filter capacity and significantly reduce the taste and odor of chlorine in water, as well as harmful contaminants.
Universal Fit
Water Filter Cartridge

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Brita Water Filtration System Kit: 1 Pitcher (Large Capacity) Plus 2 Fliters Review

Brita Water Filtration System Kit: 1 Pitcher Plus 2 Fliters
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Just bought this package (pitcher+2 filters) and the first thing that struck me is its shape: stylish and elegant. As I began to use it (two adults and two older boys--we go through 1.5 gallons/day), I noticed how efficient and effortless it is: It fills easily, filters water quickly, and pours effortlessly, while keeping track of the filter via a digital progress bar located on the lid housing. Because of its shape, you can fill up even very small-diameter bottle openings quickly and easily.

Note: I've read several reviews on this and other Brita pitchers that snipe about the design of the lid/filter assembly, and that it can fall out....(?) I've tried to make that happen and have been unsuccessful. From my experience, you'dhave to be pouring really aggressively with a full pitcher of water to make that happen, which doesn't make much sense when you consider that you'd be discharging water through the filler lid. If you've pushed the filter in with sufficient force to create a proper seal, then you've seated the lid/filter assembly with enough pressure to keep it from coming loose -- just pour normally!!!!

Now, as far as the economics go: Where I live a case of bottled spring water goes for $4-4.50/case. That breaks down to about $2.00/Gal of water. The Brita will make about 40 gallons of water for each $6.00 filter. Let's see: 40x $2/gal = $80.00 for 40 gallons of the bottled stuff vs. $6.00 for the same amount with the Brita......I'm thinkin' no-brainer here.

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Product Description:
Eliminate unwanted lead, chlorine and mercury from your family's drinking water with this water filtration system. Designed with a vintage flair, the carafe holds up to 10 cups of water and has a soft grip handle and flip lid for ease of use. The convenient filter change indicator lets you know when it's time to replace the existing filter so you can continue enjoying clean, healthy, great tasting water. Product Features: Electronic filter change indicator lets you know when it's time for a new filter Sleek and clear vintage carafe design fits nicely in your refrigerator Soft grip handle and flip lid for easy filling and pouring Large capacity pitcher holds 10 cups WQA certified to reduce lead, chlorine, mercury and more Includes pitcher and 2 filters Dimensions: 7"l x 9.2"w x 11.3"h Weight: 2.7 lb.

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2/11/2011

Brita 42201 On Tap Filtration System, White Review

Brita 42201 On Tap Filtration System, White
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I don't know what it is about this product, but it just does not hold up at all.Actually, I do know what it is: cheaply made.
When it works, it works great.There is nothing like having fresh water at the tap without having to refill a pitcher every day.But it won't take long for you to realize that this device isn't made for the long term.
Within months of owning small leaks start to occur around the device.Shortly after those appear, the leaks worsen and will actually run into the water you are wanting to filter.
After spending over $100 on 3 replacements and how ever many replacement filters, I have learned my lesson the hard way on this product.
You really do get what you pay for in this product.

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Product Description:
COX42201Multistage faucet filter reduces impurities and has an added layer to trap sediment. All that's left behind is cleaner, great-tasting water. Reduces Lead, Cryptosporidium and Giardia, TTHMs and VOC (substances reduced may not be in all userswater). Plus this space-saving filtration system has advanced features for the ultimate in convenience. Features a long-lasting filter, plus 3 spray flow options: filtered water, spray or stream. Electronic filter-change indicator tells you when to change your filter. Easy installation attaches to faucet in minutes without tools. White. Global Product Type: Water Filters; Water Filters Type: Faucet Filter; For Use With: N/A; Filtration: N/A.PRODUCT DETAILS: -Water Filters Type: Faucet Filter. -Global Product Type: Water Filters. -Post-Consumer Recycled Content Percent : 0 pct. -Pre-Consumer Recycled Content Percent : 0 pct. -Total Recycled Content Percent : 0 pct. Package: Includes faucet filter system.Green Product:

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2/09/2011

Brita 35214 Base Faucet Filtration System Review

Brita 35214 Base Faucet Filtration System
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If you buy this, save yourself potential headache and IMMEDIATELY call the Brita 800 # and ask for metal connectors. I haven't had success keeping the connection tight without the metal ones. The cheap plastic connectors included in the original package are almost guaranteed to fail. Brita must know this...I wish they would fix this problem and just include the metal ones standard.

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Brita Faucet Filtration System, Great Value & Convenience, Attaches Easily In Minutes, No Tools Required, Fits All Standard Faucets, Quick & Easy Filter Replacement, Electronic Filter Life Indicator Tells You When To Replace Filter.

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2/08/2011

Brita 35378 Grand Green Pitcher Review

Brita 35378 Grand Green Pitcher
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I have been a happy Brita owner for over five years.I recently purchased this new green pitcher and I am very disappointed in it.As other reviewers have already noted, the top DOES NOT fit, at all.It will sit on top of the pitcher, but there's nothing to hold it on.Sure, I can hold it in place with my thumb while pouring and it's not too much of a bother, but the old design was flawless.Why mess with it?I have not noticed any slower pouring than usual, as others have reported, but I have noticed that the insert in the pitcher which holds the filter itself is now nearly impossible to remove for cleaning.

I will not change to another filter system because I like the crisp refreshing taste of Brita, but I am very disappointed.I may try a different pitcher - when I can afford another $30 for a pitcher.:(

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Brita 35378 Brita Grand Pitcher Water Filtration System, GreenLarger capacity and elegant design make this pitcher perfect for families, sports teams and offices.Brita 35378 Brita Grand Pitcher Water Filtration System, Green Features:; Water filtration system; Reduces chlorine, mercury, lead and more; Better for the environment, no bottles to throw away; Large capacity, holds up to 10 cups; Includes one filter and one pitcher; Green

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2/07/2011

Brita 35548 Classic Pitcher Review

Brita 35548 Classic Pitcher
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I wanted a replacement for my old Brita pitcher and I wanted something simple, without the need for fancy-shmancy batteries/electronics - after all this is just a PITCHER!

This one was the one most similar to the one I had. However, unlike the one I had before, this one does not keep the lid on when there is water in the reservoir trickling through the filter. This means that you can't use the pitcher easily while it's refilling unless you remember to push the lid down with one hand while you pour with the other. Not doing so will result in a disastrous spill each time as the lid will slip off pouring water all over.

Not sure how/why, but the earlier version of this pitcher had a nicely designed fit that this would not happen. Had it been available, I would have purchased it.

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Makes tap water taste great. Now eliminates 99% of lead. Reduces chlorine, bad tastes, and odors. Prevents bacteria growth in the filter to prolong its life. Reduces sediment and water hardness. Simple to use, easy to handle. More convenient and economica

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2/03/2011

Brita 42558 Aqualux Water Pitcher Review

Brita 42558 Aqualux Water Pitcher
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I have been using Brita water pitchers for a few years and I am a big fan of it. The taste of the water is very nice. It eliminates the need to buy dozens of bottled water every month and it helps the environment because it reduces the waste made from the plastic bottles. The previous pitcher that I have been using was poorly designed, but this pitcher is very much improved from the older ones. It's silm shape fits better in the fridge and the lid doesn't fall off when you pour, which happend quite frequently with the older model. The smaller lid is my favorite feature of this pitcher which makes filling it so easy. The electric timer is a TIMER, not a SENSOR. You reset the timer when you change the filter and the timer will count down 2 months, which is the usual lifespan of the filter.

Over all, a very nice water filtering pitcher. If you're sick of the plastic water bottles I would definitely recomend this product. Plus helps keep the environment clean!

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Product Description:
The Brita Aqualux Water Pitcher turns ordinary water into healthier, great-tasting drinking water without costing a fortune and without the waste of bottled water. With Brita's advanced filtration process, you can enjoy water that's free of harmful substances and unappealing chlorine taste. Despite its slim profile, this smartly designed pitcher has capacity of 48 ounces, making it perfect for the whole family.
The Brita Aqualux
Water Pitcher offers:

    Efficient, compact storage
    Capacity up to 48 ounces
    Reduction of potentially harmful impurities
    Clean, better tasting water
    A convenient, electronic filter change indicator
    A flip-top lid and soft-grip handle


Each Brita filter helps reduce waste by substituting for an estimated 300 water bottles.



A flip top lid makes refills easy, and an electronic indicator ensures that you know when to change the filter.


Purified water is a powerful way to keep your whole body revitalized and uplifted.

All Brita Pitchers are universally compatible with Brita Pitcher Replacement Filters. Filtration System Reduces Harmful Contaminants
With the Aqualux Water Pitcher, you and your family can enjoy clean, better-tasting water straight from the tap. The pitcher's included Ion Exchange Resin filter acts as a magnet for impurities that are often found in tap water, such as lead, copper, mercury, cadmium, and zinc. The filter removes these impurities, reducing their potentially harmful effects. The filtering process also reduces that taste and odor of chlorine, thanks to a special sponge-like filtration system.


The end result is clean, better tasting water that is healthier for everyone. This is especially good news for children and pregnant or nursing women who are more susceptible to potential harm from lead and other impurities. Filters should be changed every 40 gallons or two months and are not intended for use with microbiologically unsafe water.


All Brita Pitchers are universally compatible with Brita Pitcher Replacement Filters.


Filter Change Indicator Ensures Healthier, Great-Tasting Water
Changing your filter regularly ensures that you will always have clear, healthful, great-tasting water. The Electronic Filter Change Indicator makes it easy to know when it is time to replace your filter. Every two weeks an indicator bar will disappear from your pitcher's electronic display. After two months, when all the bars have disappeared, an arrow will flash at the top of the display reminding you to change your filter. Reset your filter change indicator each time you replace your filter to make sure your water is always healthier and great tasting.


Smart Design Features Make Water Filtration Easy
The Aqualux Water Pitcher is built smart to make water filtration easy. The pitcher cover has a flip top so that you do not need to remove the entire lid to refill the pitcher. A contoured, soft-grip handle makes the pitcher comfortable and easy to lift and pour.


Stylish and slim, the Aqualux is designed to fit into your refrigerator door so you'll always have plenty of cold, filtered water on hand. Despite its compact size, the pitcher holds up to 48 ounces of water, enough for six eight-ounce glasses, making the Aqualux a practical choice for your family.


Improves Your Health and Invigorates Your Senses
Water is a vital resource in energizing your mind and body, and using a Brita Pitcher ensures that the water you're drinking is in top quality. It helps your body regulate its temperature, keeps skin clear and glowing, and aids in the transport of nutrients to the brain and other organs. It also acts as a powerful aid in digestion, metabolism, and detoxification. Brita recognizes the importance of water to human well being and takes special care to optimize the healthfulness of your drinking water, so you can keep fit and energized.


A Simple Way to Support the Environment
It's estimated that one Brita pitcher filter can substitute for the use of 300 water bottles, many of which end up in landfills. By using Brita filters, which are now recyclable through a Brita and Preserve filter recycling program, you lower your impact on the environment while benefiting your own health and possibly your wallet, too. Plus, your support of the Brita Products Company goes toward help environmental efforts like the Brita Climate Ride, a five-day bike ride whose participants raise money for climate change awareness.


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, a campaign dedicated to the reduction of bottled water waste.


What's in the Box
One pitcher and one filter.




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1/28/2011

Brita 42556 Grand Pitcher Review

Brita 42556 Grand Pitcher
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First, I will share with you who I am, so you don't think I work for PUR or sell PUR products in a store or something.I am a college student and I live on campus, where my tap water tastes terrible.As a result, I was in the market for a filter pitcher.I decided on this pitcher because of the large capacity.I share this Brita "not so Grand" pitcher with 3 other dudes, so needless to say, it gets lots of usage since we are all athletes that drink lots of water.At first, this pitcher seemed like a perfect fit because it has a large capacity and a "simple" electronic thing that tells you when to change the filter.Here is my attempt to persuade you, the consumer, not to buy this product.
In the relatively short (3 months) amount of time that I have had this pitcher, I have spilled enough water on my floor, counter and fridge to fill a medium size pond.Now, you may be sitting there thinking to yourself, "well, that's just because you are a clumsy/drunken college student."How wrong you are.The overall design of this pitcher is flawed for a few reasons:
1. When filling this pitcher, one must wait for the water to completely filter into the lower, clear portion of the pitcher, as the top does not fit tightly enough to prevent leaks when the pitcher is slightly tipped while being returned to the fridge.This is simply unacceptable considering this is one of Brita's most expensive pitcher models.
2.I encourage you to compare Brita's products one of its competitors, such as PUR.At home, my family has been using an entry level PUR pitcher and this "leaking from the top basin phenomenon" has never been a problem for us, in fact, I can pour a glass of water almost immediately after filling the top basin with un-filtered water, assuming there is still filtered water left in the lower half of the pitcher.
3.The spout on the "Grand" pitcher is completely flawed.This tiny flaw causes water to spill all over everything if two hands are not used to pour. (One hand to hold the pitcher, one hand to lift the spout cover).This is annoying as I have to set the cup down, instead of being able to hold the cup in one hand, and pour with the other.The problem with the design is explained here:
The white spout covering the clear portion of the pitcher that the water comes out of has groves in it to make a better seal when the pitcher sits in the fridge.I suppose this is to prevent the entrance of foreign bacteria or mold spores into the pitcher, however, this greatly inhibits the usability of the pitcher itself.For instance, if the pitcher's filtered water reservoir is too full (something that should not be an issue since the reason I purchased this particular pitcher was because of its large capacity) when one attempts to pour a delicious glass of chilled filtered water, the cap on the pourer winds up sticking and one receives two feet full of delicious chilled filter water.
Had I known of this flaw, I would have put on my flippers and snorkel before getting a glass of water.I also never would have wasted this much money purchasing one of Brita's so called "higher end" pitchers when I could have bought a cheaper, higher quality pitcher from one of their competitors.Don't buy this pitcher.Happy Hunting.
Sincerely,
Kevin M.

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Product Description:
Brita's advanced technologies turn ordinary tap water into healthier, great-tasting drinking water. This Brita Grand pitcher reduces 98 percent of lead, benzene, mercury, copper, chlorine (taste and odor), and more from tap water. With a 10-cup (80-ounce) capacity, the Brita Grand is ideal for families. Just pop the filter cylinder (one included) in the plastic water reservoir, fill with cold tap water, wait for the water to filter to the lower chamber, and enjoy healthy water. The filter replacement indicator relays when it's time to replace the filter. This sleek, clear plastic pitcher sports a soft-grip handle for comfort and a flip-top lid for easy filling. It measures 10-4/5 inches tall by six inches wide by 3-1/2 inches deep, so it fits in most refrigerator doors. The pitcher should be washed by hand and carries a 10-year limited warranty.

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Brita On Tap Replacement Filters, White, 2-Pack Review

Brita On Tap Replacement Filters, White, 2-Pack
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We've tried all the faucet filters available and were not satisfied with any of them.Last year we bought a Brita and have never looked back.The water has absolutely NO taste after being filtered.Which is good.Before filtering it has a strong chlorine taste.My only complaint, and this is NOT Brita's fault, is that because our water has lots of particulate matter (which we were swallowing before we got the filter!) the filters last only 2-3 weeks, not months.But otherwise, it performs much better than the other major brands.Highly recommend.

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Product Description:
Fits any Brita® On Tap System.
The Brita® On Tap Faucet Filter System has been tested and certified in Model FF-100 by NSF International, the nation's leading testing authority for water filtration products, for:
ANSI/NSF Standard No. 53 Health Effects - Reduction of:
Lead
Cysts (Cryptosporidium and Giardia)
Asbestos
Turbidity
0-Dichlorobenzene
Alachlor
Atrazine
Carbofuran
2,4-D
Chlordane
Heptachlor epoxide
Lindane
Methoxychlor
Trichloroethylene
Styrene
Toxaphene
Chlorobenzene
Benzene
Endrine
Carbon Tetrachloride
Simazine
Toluene
Tetrachloroethylene
Ethylbenzene
TTHM
VOC
ANSI/NSF Standard No. 42 Aesthetic Effects - Reduction of:
Chlorine
Taste & Odor
Particulate - Class I
Keeps a healthy level of fluoride, a water additive that promotes strong teeth*.
*Applies to fluoridated municipal tap water.
The Brita® Tap Faucet Filter has been tested and certified by the WQA in Model FF-100 against NSF/ANSI Standards 42 and 53 for the reduction of the claims specified on the Performance Data Sheet.
The contaminants or other substances removed or reduced by this water treatment device are not necessarily in all users' water.
Filter replacement is essential for product to perform as represented.

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1/27/2011

Brita Riviera Water Pitcher Review

Brita Riviera Water Pitcher
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When I lived in CA we had very hard water. I purchased a fairly expensive two-stage filtration system that mounted under the sink thinking this would be the greatest tasting water ever. I was wrong. The water still had a metallic taste. When I tried a Brita Pitcher I was extremely impressed. They are the only company that uses silver oxide pellets in the filter, which act as a water softener and work well with hard CA water. I've since moved to GA where the water is much softer, but these filters make such a noticable difference it is incredible. If you change the filter every 5 weeks or so you will be very happy with the results. I've been using the same pitcher for about 7 years now and it is still in great shape.

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Product Description:
The Brita Filter's activated carbon and ion exchange resin work together to filter ordinary tap water and turn it into healthier, great tasting drinking water. The Riviera pitcher is NSF and Water Quality Association certified to reduce chlorine (taste and odor), copper, sediment, 98% lead, benzene, and more. A feature that sets the Riviera filtration pitcher apart from others is its SMART technology, a built-in electronic indicator automatically notifying users when to change the filter. For optimum performance, change the filter every 2 months or 40 gallons. Filter replacement is essential for the product to perform as represented. The filter change indicator contains a non-replaceable sealed battery designed to last 5 years, depending on usage. After 5 years the pitcher is still functional, but the electronic filter change indicator will eventually stop working. Designed with a 64-ounce capacity, this pitcher makes it easy to get the eight daily recommended 8-ounce glasses of water. Its streamlined body allows the pitcher to fit in most refrigerator side doors. Included in the box are the pitcher, a flip-top, easy-pour lid, and 1 filter. This model is available in a choice of colors to better accessorize with any kitchen decor.

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Filtrete 3M Filtrete Water Station Review

Filtrete 3M Filtrete Water Station
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Last week this item wasn't available through Amazon, so I drove to a Wal*Mart 40 miles away.It was worth the drive.I am thrilled with this product. It does everything and more than the ads say.It will fill one bottle at a time if you want and it has a spout on the side so you could fill a container to make coffee.

But just a little info., shame on this vendor for their price.I paid $37.95 for this at Wal*Mart.I know it's hard, but if you can't find it somewhere for that price...wait.Soon it will be all over the web.

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The Filtrete Water Station quickly filters tap water directly into four 16.9-Ounce bottles reducing chlorine taste, odor and sediment. Each system comes with 4 bottles and a Filtrete Fast Flow filter that lasts up to 100 gallons, or about 3 months.

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