Average Reviews:
(More customer reviews)I was all set to pick up a similar Pur model when this caught my eye at Wal-Mart.I wasn't even aware that DuPont made water filtration products, but after reading the fine print on the box, I decided to give it a try.It has a 60 day money back guarantee, plus a 5 year warranty.If, like me, you are carefully reviewing every single line of text on the box, you may notice it seems to filter less contaminants than other products.Open the box and read the manual, however, and you'll see that it provides the same level of filtration.Why they chose not to advertise this more prominently, I don't know.
It's a fairly sturdy unit, but still plastic.It comes with three different colored caps (black, white, and chrome), although you're stuck with chrome for the base.The included filter is good for 100 gallons, which is standard.200 gallon models are available.Also of note, the replacement filters for DuPont models are much cheaper than Pur or Brita.
After the initial 5 minute priming, where (I assume) the activated carbon is being wetted, and any loose particles are flushed out, I filled a glass with filtered water, and one with unfiltered.Now, our tap water in CT isn't horrible.It does have a rather sharp chlorine aftertaste, though, which was my main reason for getting a filter.Immediately I could see that the filtered water was clearer.I never thought the tap water was murky until I saw the difference.I then gave them both to my wife to try, without telling her which was which.She said the filtered water definitely tasted better, which I agreed with.
DuPont says they don't need to use minerals to enhance the taste of their water; that their filtration system is adequate.Pur, if you've noticed, touts their minerals as a feature of their water filters.So does it matter?Well, the best tasting water I've ever had was country well water, when I lived in Nebraska.Full of minerals, and with a clean, sweet taste.DuPont's filter makes city water taste like it's fresh from a pure spring.Minerals or not, it seems to have a sweeter taste, and is definitely devoid of any chlorine or harsh chemical overtones.
The only installation issue I had was leaking from where it attaches to the faucet.However, the included roll of plumber's tape and a tighter grip solved that problem.The tape was a nice touch, I thought.They also include a wide variety of adapters, should your faucet head have some strange threading.The instructions are very clear on how to assemble and install this product, and barring any leaks, you'll be up and running in just a few minutes.
The only downside to this product is a lack of any sort of filter life indication.Even Pur's cheaper models have a colored bar that slowly changes to red to indicate the end of the filter's life.DuPont does sell a more expensive model (FM350CH Deluxe) with a digital counter to indicate gallons filtered, but with this, you're on your own.Pur says a 100 gallon filter is good for roughly 3 months with average water usage, so I'd go from there.
All in all, a solid product for a great price.Highly recommended.
Click Here to see more reviews about: FM100XCHMC DUPONT Faucet Mount Filtration System - Designer Color Cap Pack
Product Description:
4 Phase Protection and Filtration. Removes 99.99% of Microbial Cysts, Cryptosporidium and Giardia. Easy Installation!
Want to read more honest consumer review about FM100XCHMC DUPONT Faucet Mount Filtration System - Designer Color Cap Pack now ?
