FM100XCHMC DUPONT Faucet Mount Filtration System

• DUPONT Premier Faucet Mount.
• Designer Color Cap Pack includes 1 Chrome Cap, 1 White Cap, and 1 Black Cap.
• Fits standard faucets.
• Provides filtered and unfiltered water.
• One 100 gallon filter cartridge included.

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.

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The water in our area smells strongly of chlorine out of the faucet. Needless to say, we use a water filter attachment on our sink. We previously had the Pur model that you turn, and it cracked and leaks spouted out of the side. We replaced it because we had bought the filter replacements in bulk, and the same thing happened to the second one. The same thing happened to our in-laws'' Pur also.

We finally replaced the Pur model with this DuPont, and have been very satisfied. As expected, the water tasts great and does not smell of chlorine when filtered through the DuPont. It doesn''t leak, works great, tasts great, A+!!

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In an effort to save time and money by not going to the fill-your-own-gallon machines, my husband purchased this for our family. It''s a beautiful faucet with a chrome finish. The taste is noticeably better. And it is rather inexpensive compared to Brita and Pur.

The chrome finish does flake off all over the placeincluding in your water. Be careful of that. I''m sure it''s not good to ingest.

Another problem we noticed as the filter got close to 100 gallons it started counting wrong. I wondered, "Are we really going through that many gallons in such a short time?" So I watched it. As I started filling up a 2 qt. pitcher (1/2 gallon), it clicked up to the next number. That''s alright. It may have been close to switching. But then before I got 2 quarts filled up it counted another gallon.

I experimented with a 12 ounce drinking cup. I filled it up. No change. I drank it. Good water! Then I filled it again and it counted another gallon.

My hope is that when it gets to 200 on the counter it still filters the water.

Summary: The chrome finish flakes off. The counter is inaccurate. The water tastes great!

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The filter cartridge that goes in this unit is a defective product prone to premature rupturing, likely due to a manufacturing/design defect. The bottom seam/weld of the cartridge is very weak and will not last the 100 or 200 gallons of life it''s rated for. I have gone through three FMC300 cartridges (rated for 200 gallons) but in fact lasted less than 50 gallons of use, rendering them useless. The first sign of trouble is usually a slow drip from somewhere around filter unit; eventually it deteriorates into a gushing fountain.

Dupont Customer Service is aware of the problem with the cartridge. If you call to ask for a replacement of a leaky filter unit they will demand a dated sales receipt, etc. But if you tell them you have a defective, ruptured cartridge, they will send you a replacement, no questions asked. Obviously, they know the FMC300 cartridge is a defective product.

This filter is complete garbage. That nice chrome finish you see on the box is actually cheap paint that will start to flake off and get into your water. I assume it''s cheap Chinese silver paint that''s full of the lead you''re trying to avoid with the filter.

It snapped apart when I was replacing the filter for about the third time. The whole thing is cheap plastic. It also leaks. Stay away from this one.