Oreck? XL Tabletop Air Purifier Black (Refurbished) Review

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(More customer reviews)Quite simply a very effective way of filtering the air. I won 2 so I know what I am talking about.I smoke a lot indoors and you will be amazed at how quickly it can clear out a room of cigarette smoke.My wife things I already quit smoking so I smoke when she isnt home.I tried HEPA and Ionizers.HEPA works but I have to keep replacing the filter because cigarette smoke somehow clogs the filter to the point that the filter smells like a cigarette filter. Cigarette smoke is the good test of how good an air filter is. I love it.Try it.It is actually really fun to watch the smoke cloud vanish.

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STOP breathing unhealthy amounts of polluted air. Get this Oreck XL Tabletop Air Purifier! BIG BUCKS OFF! Let the Oreck XL Air Purifier clean the air in your home or office. This refurbished, like-new Purifier fully regenerates air in a 30 x 30' room every hour. It's the same system used in the U.S. Submarine Fleet, using electronic precipitation with 5-stage filtration. Plus, it's as economical to run continuously as an ordinary light bulb. Ultra-quiet, too! Not just blowing air: Powerful air-moving fan teams up with a permanent filter system to clean the air of microscopic allergens, dust and dirt so you breathe better; Completely purifies the air in a 900 sq. ft. room every hour; Permanent "no-replacement" filter swishes clean in minutes with detergent and water (simply rinse and re-insert); Works on floor or tabletop; Measures 16 x 10 1/2 x 5 1/4"h. Certified factory reconditioned to meet original quality standards. 1-year limited warranty; UL-listed; Weighs 10 lbs., 9 ozs. Start breathing better today! Order Now! Oreck XL Tabletop Air Purifier, Black

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Multitec Ion Air Purifier Review

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(More customer reviews)Bought three of these based on reviews from their own website. Should have known better. My air conditioner filters more particulate. The filter intake barely could hold a tissue in place, so you can tell there is really not much volume passing through. The fans are not strong enough to pull air through the filter. The filter medium is just too thick and air does not easily pass through. The ozone feature deoderizes, but I wanted air purification. We noticed no difference in air quality. Go with a better known brand like the Hamilton Beach. To the reviewer who suggested the filter cover may not have been removed - the perforated cover was removed.

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MultiTec Ion Air Purifier. 6 tech (Ionizer HEPA Germacial UV activated carbon filter anti-bacterial pre-filter ozone option. Covers up to 500 sq ft.

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Austin Health Mate Jr. (700 sq. ft.--Sandstone) Review

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(More customer reviews)This filter is 14 inches tall and is 11 inches square which is large compared to many air filters, but if you are used to seeing the big ones all the time this one is so, excuse me - cute! Ok, so diminuative that after living with the big ones for five years I can't get over how I feel like a giant around it because it is identical to the big ones in every way except for its size and output. It is much quieter than the large ones because it isn't putting out as much air, but this is great for a little bedroom in our house and it takes care of both dust and chemicals.

I have severe chemical sensitivities and so I've tried almost every filter on the market that is supposed to take fragrances, etc. out of the air, but I've found none that lives up to their promises like this one does.

It has wheels (they don't lock) that move very well and I've never had one fall off. In fact, I find these machines very well made - not shabby. They are made of metal and not plastic and I've never had to air one out.

If you buy this for chemical sensitivities make sure it is the one with the carbon zeolite filter. If it is missing that one (and therefore cheaper) the other filters can become contaminated with fragrances and don't air out quickly.

One thing you should do is to vacuum the holes on the outside once in a while because they will start getting a little clogged up with dust after a couple years or sooner if you don't vacuum or dust regulary.

The filter is good for four years and if you contact the manufacturer before then needing a new one (we use ours ALL the time and so needed to replace ours after three) they will, as of a couple years ago ago at least, prorate a replacement.

It would be far more expensive and less effective to put one of these in each room of your house than getting a couple big ones for the whole house. I'd recommend this for traveling (the big ones are heavy and awkward to travel with, but these are quite nice) or for when you only need to clean the air in one room. It would probably work quite well in an office and isn't so loud you can't talk on the phone. Very nice.

Overall, I'm very pleased and would highly recommend this.

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How does it work? The Austin Healthmate Jr. air purifier employs the highest efficiency 5 stage air filtration system to ensure the best air purification performance in dust, smoke, odors and chemicals removal. An advanced backward curved blower draws air through a durable 360 degree perforated steel air intake, and is channeled through a pre filter that traps larger particles, and then moves to the HEPA filter, which captures 99.97% of all particles larger than 0.3 microns in size (300 times smaller than the width of a human hair). The large activated granular carbon/zeolite canister located beneath the HEPA filter is crucial for the effective removal of 4000 chemical substances and noxious odors in the air. The Austin Healthmate does not produce ozone, ions, or negative ions that can be dangerous to those with respiratory problems like asthma and emphysema. Activated Carbon and Zeolite Activated carbon is one of the best-known substances for removing gases and odors fro the air. The Austin Healthmate uses the best source of activated carbon derived from coconut shells. Zeolite is a natural cream-colored mineral that has the capability of capturing small molecules such as ammonia, formaldehyde and sulfides. The Austin Healthmate uses a minimum of 13.5 pounds of activated carbon and zeolite. They are combined into one large cartridge that scrubs incoming air of all odors and chemicals.

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Oreck Air Purifier Tabletop XL Professional (Silver) Review

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(More customer reviews)When I originally reviewed this product I gave it three stars. After using the product for over a year now I would take away two of those stars if I could.

I purchased three Oreck purifiers at the same time and notice very little difference in the air quality in my home.

Things I like:
The "silent" mode is great for sleeping (when the unit isn't popping and snapping). The design is attractive.

Things I don't like:
1) The rapid popping/snapping sound (like a bug zapper) the units make when the cell starts getting dirty. As another reviewer wrote - the rapid popping scared his poor dog so badly that it wet the floor. The noise is VERY annoying. You either clean it right away or turn it off because the snapping persists until something is done. Oreck recommends thorough cell cleaning every two weeks, but between the three units I have to do "quick cleanings" on at least one of them almost every day. Quick cleaning requires pulling the main cell and running a Q-Tip over the wires in front of the collection plates.

2) The Oreck infomercial misrepresents the product; the consumer pays a healthy price for this purifier believing there will be no additional costs associated with the purchase. They advertise "No Filter Replacement" - yet there is an "optional" charcoal odor absorbing filter that does need to be replaced if the unit is used to control odors. The cost of that filter at the Oreck site is $49.99.

According to my local Oreck store, the cell doesn't get real clean if only soaked in soapy water. The "optional" cell cleaner is strongly recommended to optimize the cell performance and extend the cell life. Each can of cell cleaner is $14.99. The local Oreck store recommended cleaning with cell cleaner, soaking in soapy water, and then cleaning again with more cell cleaner.

3) The collection plates in the main cell don't hold a lot of dust, and the odor absorbing filter is too small to catch much. I question how much dust is being pumped back into the air after it is "purified."

*Note: Several reviewers have suggested I use the units in extreme conditions. However, I live in a brand new residence; I don't smoke and have three cats so the operating conditions are far from extreme.

14 MONTH UPDATE:
After using the units for about 14 months, two of the three original machines I purchased died and are happily disposed of. The one remaining unit seems to be working well and actually goes weeks without popping and snapping. I no longer purchase the Oreck cell cleaner, following the advice of another reviewer I now use Clorox Cleanup.

I replaced one of the failed Oreck units with a Honeywell 50250 99.97% Pure HEPA Round Air Purifier. I replaced the second failed Oreck with the Honeywell 18155 SilentComfort Permanent, True HEPA Air Purifier - this unit is quiet and works so well I purchased two of them. They are all larger floor models that require some space, but they outperform the Oreck units in every way, and are a great value at Amazon. The charcoal pre-filters cost $9.00 to $10.00 to replace and are well worth it when I see the garbage the Honeywell pulls out of the air.

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Increase good health and productivity at your office or facility when you use the Commercial Super Air Table Top Air Purifier with Truman Cell. Give your employees another reason to breathe easy. Nothing ensures better employee health and satisfaction than a clean environment with purified air. Continuously purifies the air in your office or business using the six-stage purification processPermanent filter captures and destroys bacteriavirusesmoldsfungi and other particlesSilence Technology for quietest operationSix-stage filtration featuring Truman CellImproved cleaning performance is two-and-a-half times betterNew oxygenator stage converts atmospheric ozone into pure oxygenReduces volatile organic compounds including chemical fumes from gluessolvents and synthetic materialsPermanent filter cleans easily with soap and waterState-of-the-art easy-touch control panelTurn on and leave on for continuous cleaningThree speeds to suit any cleaning needQuieter operation with Silence TechnologyUses less energy than an 85-watt light bulbPermanent filter does not clog and never needs replacingCheck Collector Cell light illuminates when it needs cleaning

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Tribest Purewise Water Distiller Review

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(More customer reviews)You can tell ALOT about a company when they have a no return policy unless the product is defective.
Unfortunately, I didn't realize this until after my purchase.
The machine takes over 4.5 hours to produce less than one gallon of water.
The purpose of buying this distiller was to save money from buying bottled water from the store. Well, the machine runs for about 5 hours.
The electricity is going to cost more than the water was.
I have one gallon jugs here and the machine when finished, does NOT fill a one gallon jug, not even close.

Buy a distiller from a company who has a return policy...which lets you return it because you used it and were unhappy with it's performance.
I would say 90% of these distiller companies will only let you return it if you didn't use it. Then you charge you a restocking fee on top of your shipping charges to return it.

I vote NO on the product!

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Do you know what's in your drinking water? Ordinary tap water often contains a number of contaminants that can undermine your health. The Tribest Purewise Water Distiller effectively removes up to 99.9% of impurities from normal tap water. It features a steam distillation and carbon filtration process that eliminates contaminants such as arsenic, aluminum, copper, bacteria, chloride, chlorine, chloroform, fluoride, lead, MTBE, mercury, nitrates, sodium, sulfate, THM, and viruses from your drinking water. Granted, you could buy distilled water at the supermarket, but that can get expensive and inconvenient. With the Tribest Purewise W10000 water distiller, you can save money and enjoy the health benefits of fresh, distilled water without ever leaving your home. The Tribest Purewise W10000 is a compact, stylish, countertop distiller with a removable boiling chamber allowing for easy filling and cleaning. Producing up to one gallon every 4.5 hours, this distiller is perfect for a single user or for a small family. It is also perfect for use in a camper, RV, or taken to a second home for distilled water enjoyment wherever you are. The Tribest Purewise Water Distiller works by heating ordinary tap water to 212 Degrees Fahrenheit, killing microbes such as bacteria, cysts, and viruses that may be present. Steam rises, leaving behind dead microbes, dissolved solids, salts, heavy metals and other substances. Gases with low boiling points are discharged through the gaseous vent. The steam is condensed in the stainless steel coil, and the purified water then percolates through the coconut shell carbon filter, further enhancing its quality by absorbing volatile organic compounds. The 100% steam distilled water is collected in a one-gallon polycarbonate dispenser bottle that comes with a convenient pouring spout.

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Whirlpool 8171434K Large Air Purifier Carbon Pre-Filters, 4-Pack Review

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(More customer reviews)The filters are what I expected, fit fine and good quality. You have to watch that the filter matches your filter model number because it can easily be confusing.

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4-PACK Qty, Activated Carbon pre-filter, Fits Whirlpool AP35030, AP45030, & AP51030 air purifiers.

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Vent Register Filters Review

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(More customer reviews)These filters do exactly what the package claims: "Helps trap dirt, dust, smoke, and pollen size particles." They are not HEPA filters and do not claim to remove all allergens or dust. But it definitely helps, and I figure it can't hurt, especially at a price this low - around $.33/filter!

The filters are easy to install, just remove your vent cover and insert the filter from the bottom. They can be cut to achieve a good fit. After 90 days or so, they can be carefully removed and you will see lots of dust and particles trapped in the filter, on both sides. This system is as effective at keeping particles out of your HVAC system as it is for keeping the system from spreading dust through your home, so I leave them in year round, even though we do not need to use our system in the summer months, just to prevent dust and dirt from entering the ducts. Last summer we did some renovation work. After running the system in the winter after the project, I found that the vents captured a lot of sawdust that had found it's way into the HVAC system. I'm glad these filters were in place - otherwise that sawdust would be spread around my home right now.

You can even reuse the filters, lowering cost of use to near $.15 or even lower - just wash them thoroughly with water, hang dry, and replace.

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* Electrostatic vent register filters * Helps trap dust, dirt, smoke and pollen size particles through furnace and air conditioner registers * Keeps dirt and objects falling into ducts * 12" X 4"; Cut to fit standard size vents * 12 per pack

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The PurestOne (tm) CT-1 Counter Top Water Purifier Filter System. Save, Save, Save! Review

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(More customer reviews)This system is a great replacement for the SEAGULL IV system and also works with that product's rs-1sg cartridge

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The PurestOne (tm) CT-1 Counter Top System with Advanced Sub-Micron Filtration Technology restores the natural good taste and purity of your water by removing a vast range of undesirable contaminants while simultaneously leaving in the beneficial dissolved minerals. The PurestOne's (tm) superior performance has been proven by independent laboratory tests to produce the cleanest, safest, and best tasting drinking water you will ever experience. Laboratory Tested according to stringent EPA protocol. Proven to Meet & Exceed SUB-MICRON, Class I, NSF Standards 42, 51 & 53. Removes harmful heavy metals including Lead AND Mercury. Removes microorganisms including Giardia AND Cryptosporidium. Removes harmful chemicals including Arsenic V, Chlorine, Benzene, Chloroform, MTBE, Pesticides, Trihalomethanes (THM's), Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCB's), Trichloroethylene (TCE) and Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC's). Does NOT Remove dissolved minerals that are potentially beneficial for good health including Calcium, Magnesium and Potassium. The PurestOne CT-1 Counter Top Drinking Water Purification System "One-Pack" includes: ONE PurestOne TP-1 Filter Cartridge, attractive faucet, diverter, 2 diverter-faucet adapters, tubing, fittings and complete 5-minute installation guide. Color: White & Stainless Steel. Replacing The PurestOne Filter Cartridge once a year, or every 750 gallons, is all that's recommended to maintain peak efficiency. The PurestOne TP-1 Filter Cartridge is also compatible with General Ecology's Seagull? IV X-1, X-1F, X-1B, X-1D or X-1P drinking water systems and is completely interchangeable with Seagull? IV RS-1SG and RS-1SG (CA) filter cartridges. PurestOne UC-1 UnderCounter Model also available. At just $54.95 for yearly cartridge replacements, our 2 unit price, you'll produce exceptionally HIGH QUALITY purified drinking water for only 7 cents per gallon, and save well over $10,000.00 in ten years versus bottled water!?SupremeH2O 2010 All Rights Reserved

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Honeywell HFD-110 QuietClean Tower Air Purifier with Permanent Filter Review

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(More customer reviews)My bf and I bought this air filter specifically for the fact we both have asthma and wanted a nice air filter that not only cleaned the air, but would not create ozone. No where in the reviews did it say that it was an ionizer so we bought it. We had it on for one night, it did a great job cleaning the air and was quiet but when I went to go break down the packaging, I noticed teeny tiny print on the bottom of the box that said: warning: includes ionizer that produces ozone. do not use if you have asthma.

We were both quite upset that we didn't see this warning on Amazon before we bought it. Had to return it! False advertising!

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For cleaner, fresher air in the home, this QuietClean air purifier offers superior air-cleaning power with HEPA-filter performance. Its permanent filter works to remove up to 99 percent of harmful indoor particles such as dust, pollen, mold spores, cat dander, and tobacco smoke from air that passes through the filter. Designed for medium-size rooms up to 124 square feet, the purifier comes equipped with a powerful fan that quietly pulls air into the unit, circulating and filtering the air in the room several times each hour. For added convenience, the air purifier's advanced electronic controls allow for choosing from three speed settings and for setting the timer to automatically shut the unit off after 4, 8, or 12 hours. The permanent filter requires little maintenance and no expensive replacement filter costs--simply rinse it clean with water when signaled by the unit's electronic "filter-clean" indicator. In its attractive, space-saving slim-tower design, the air purifier measures approximately 12 by 10 by 29 inches and carries a five-year limited warranty.
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Honeywell's HFD-110 QuietClean tower air purifier offers superior air-cleaning power with HEPA performance. The permanent filter removes up to 99 percent of airborne particles such as dust, pollen, smoke, and pet dander, returning cleaner, fresher air to your room. Compared to ionic air purifiers, the filter from the HFD-110 captures 12 times more pollutants, and a powerful but quiet fan pulls air into the unit, circulating and filtering the air in your room several times each hour (based on AHAM CADR rating).

The HFD-110's permanent filter is easily rinsed clean in water, requiring little maintenance and no expensive replacement filter costs. An automatic "filter-clean" indicator will even remind you when it's time to clean the filter. Easy-to-use controls allow you to choose from three air-cleaning levels. You can also set the timer to automatically shut the air purifier off after 4, 8, or 12 hours. The sleek tower design takes up little space, making it ideal for any room in your home. Features and Specifications

Removes 99.9 percent of airborne particles
Captures 12 times more pollutants than ionic air purifiers
For medium/large rooms up to 124 square feet
Three speed settings
Powerful fan filters a room's air several times each hour
Timer automatically shuts off after 4, 8, or 12 hours
Attractive, space-saving tower design
Easy to clean: rinse filter when "filter-clean" indicator comes on
Measures 12 by 10 by 29 inches
Five-year limited warranty

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3M Filtrete FAPF02 Air Cleaning Filter Replacement Review

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(More customer reviews)Excellent product!Works extremely well, but a little too pricey. Price per filter should be under $10.00.

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Filtrete Air Cleaning Filter, Replacement Filter For The FAP01-RS, Small Room Air Purifier & FAP02-RS, Medium Room Air Purifier. Advanced Filtrete Filtration Technology Effectively Captures 99.9% Of Airborne Particles & Allergens, Filter Change Indicator Senses The Particle Accumulation On The Filter, Taking The Guesswork Out Of Filter Change, No Ozone Generation. .

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Nutriteam Countertop Water Distiller Stainless, Glass Collection Review

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Original Review September 14, 2006
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First, I need to point out the not-so-obvious fact that this is the stainless steel version of the "Water Distiller, Countertop, White Enamel" product sold by MegaHome/NutriTeam.

To make a long story short, I got this product last night and this morning I woke up to perfectly tasting distilled water.

For the long story...I read all the reviews for the white color version and decided this was worth a try. I placed my order by noon Friday and received the distiller just last night (Tuesday). I was anxious to test this distiller for myself because it might save me quite a bit of money if I could stop buying bottled water. The only negative reviews I'd read seemed to focus on the plastic or metallic flavor of the distilled water. The manufacturer suggests it can happen when new bottles smell like plastic. As soon as I opened the box, I searched for the plastic bottle to smell it. There was no distinct plastic smell that I could detect. One of the reviewers pointed out that your geographical location affects the mineral content in the water and thus can strongly affect its flavor. Living north of Philadelphia, water has a fairly neutral flavor and there's no high mineral content that I know about. Still, I filled the bottle with water filtered through a regular Brita filter I have connected to my faucet. Filling the bottle to the very top is exactly the amount of water required to fill the distiller container right to the fill line. Followed the simple instructions and started the distiller. It wasn't as noisy as I expected, however it's loud enough that you might not want to run it during a dinner party. (Makes good white noise if you need it.) It's supposed to take 4-6 hrs to distil one gallon of water. Warm water may shorten the process. Since I ran it overnight, with cold water, I have no idea of how long it took. That will be an experiment for the weekend. Come morning, the distiller was done and the water was surprisingly fresh and good tasting.

For those concerned about whether distilled water draws minerals from your body, therefore raising acidity levels, read about the benefits of adding pH Drops before drinking. Cheers!

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November 27, 2006 Update:
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I use this distiller almost daily and I'm still very happy with my purchase and very glad I got it. Water tastes perfect, whether I pre-filtered it or not. I was surprised another reviewer had problems with leaks, since I've none whatsoever. The unit makes a very useful white noise, which is better for reading than for conversation though it doesn't bother me (I usually run the unit at night). I have not noticed much difference in distilling time, whether I use hot or cold water. I do get a lot of mineral deposits left over. However, I can remove them easily with a sponge or with the solvent that was provided.

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Nutriteam Countertop Stainless distiller is stainless steel inside and out for pure distillation.Included in the package is:Water Distiller, 1 gallon glass collection bottle, six pack of charcoal filters, and residue cleaner.You can be sure that you are drinking the freshest and purest water by distilling it yourself, in the convenience of your own home. We guarantee it! or your money back. Using pure distilled water is also recommended for many household appliances, irons, coffee makers etc, and will often extend their life.

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Blueair Replacement Particle Filter for Blueair 500/600 Series Air Purifiers, Set of 3 Review

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(More customer reviews)I have lived with allergies for years and in that time tried several purifiers.
The Bluair is simply the best I have ever used.There has been a noticable reduction in airborn allergens in my place.I have even weened off my allergy meds.Using this in conjunction with allergy reducing pillow cases and mattress covers will improve your quality of life by 100%
The ONLY thing I wish the machine had was a UV light, but you can keep the negative ION crap.

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Replacement Particle Filter for Blueair 500/600 series air purifier (set of three) for the Blueair model 501 and 601 air purifiers. One complete filter change - 3 standard HEPASilent filter of polypropylene (traps particles).Updated by Blueair, this filter is now more efficient and does not have a carbon filter.

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Brita 42633 Faucet Filtration System, Black/Chrome Review

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(More customer reviews)I may be reiterating what many of the reviewers before me have said, but I may have a few helpful points to add.

First, they should have never used plastic adapters.Kitchen faucets with internal threads are quite common and the likelihood is high that you will have to use one of the included adapters to attach the filter to that kind of faucet.The plastic threading simply can't withstand the water pressure that will inevitably push on it when you turn the water on all the way.

It would have been very easy for them to use quality steel parts, and I'm sure most people would have been happy to even pay $5-10 more for something that will actually last.It is especially surprising that they would cut corners on a product where the real profit comes from the replacement filters rather than the original purchase.Who knows what they were thinking (or if they were thinking at all), but this product simply doesn't work when setup correctly.

The use of plastic is not where the problems end, however, because there is literally less than a half an inch of exposed threading within the top portion of the adapter.The adapters themselves also have around a quarter inch of threading.This is really a shame, because even using a weak material like plastic might be sufficient if they had enough threads engaging to strengthen the connection.

That said, if you are set on using this product (or forced to), here are a couple of things you can do to help alleviate the problem.I've gotten mine to work long enough for me to order something from one of their competitors.

- Turn the water pressure down on your faucet.In case you don't know how, there are usually two levers (one hot, one cold) underneath your sink that control the water supply.Try tightening them until the water flow is slow enough that it won't blow the filter off.

- Try epoxy or a similar plastic bonding agent.I used epoxy to bond the adapter to the filter mount.You can then screw it on by holding the rotating ring in place.This is an irreversible and permanent solution, but it will make it so that there is only one point that will leak.

- Another poster suggested you can contact Brita to get a metal replacement adapter.That may be a good solution.However, keep in mind that you will still have to screw the metal adapter into a short length of plastic threading.That may simply shift the weakest point to a different part of the mount.

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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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