Aqua-Pure AP217 Replacement Cartridge for Drinking Water System Filter Save 68% Off

• 5 Micron Nominal
• Cartridge Contains a Pre & Post Filter with Activated Granular Carbon for Maximum Effectiveness
• Graded density for long life
• Manufactured from FDA CFR-21 Compliant Materials
• Flow Rate: 2.0 gpm / 7.6 lpm

There are many filtration systems that fit under your sink. I chose the Aqua-Pure system years ago because it is compact and took care of the rather modest drinking water problems in this area, mostly just the chlorine taste. My filter is hooked up to a separate water faucet that is used only for drinking, coffee and cooking water.

The Aqua-Pure does a good job for me. The water tastes just fine, no chlorine taste or smell, no noticeable impurities. Changing it every six months is best in this area. If I wait a year, the water flow is too slow and the the water tastes so much better after the replacement, indicating that I was being too cheap and should have replaced it earlier.

Changing it isn''t too bad. Bear in mind that both the outer case and the filter cartridge itself have to be screwed in. Both are plastic and so the "feel" is sticky and vague and tightening is not intuitive. Be careful, especially with the cartridge as that little nipple is not exactly robust.

So, this system works, is hidden and handy. Are the cartridges worth $25 bucks a shot, at least $50 a year? I would say that if your water is not too horrible and two changes a year are ok, then the price is high, but relatively affordable. If your water is worse, then I think you would be better off with something like a reverse osmosis system. If the water in your area is truly horrible, then you need a special industrial system. Even if the price of filters is ok with you, the Aqua-Pure is for low-flow use at a tap only.

And, as with any dedicated water filter, adding a separate faucet can be difficult or look odd. I got a sink with enough openings to make adding a faucet easy enough and it integrates nicely.

At some point, order the gasket for the housing. Good to have on hand just in case. Mine has lasted years, but you never know...

Three stars because the product works as advertised. Lost two stars for higher than necessary cost and somewhat chancy tightening with plastic to plastic threads.

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I am happy with the filter, however an "O" ring should be provided along with the filter. To purchase the "O" ring separate would cost $3.99 plus $6.99 s&h.

Ridiculous.