Royal and Imperial Berkey Water Filter Water View Spigot

• Fits the Royal and Imperial Berkey Water Filter Units
• View water levels without taking off the lid
• Replaces existing spigot
• Know when your Berkey water filter needs water

This is a mediocre product. Paying close to $45 with shipping, I expected a product worth close to $45 or at least $35. If I were doing it all over again, I wouldn''t pay more than $25 for this. It does function as a good water gauge which was the purpose I bought it. If you''re like me, you don''t want to have to remember to check the water all the time and this works well to quickly glance at it and know how much water is in it and when to refill it.

Pros:

Good water gauge

Good flow of water

Comes apart easily to clean

Glass tube

Fast shipping

Cons:

Silver plastic casing around the glass tube is plastic and not stainless steel

Plastic casing does not match my stainless steel Royal Berkey

No replacement parts if something, such as the glass tube, breaks (You would have to buy the whole thing over again!)

Spigot threads attaching to Berkey system are too short, the company sends a really thin, non-beveled washer to make up for this. It took a couple tries to get the two washers and plastic nut onto the few threads on the new spigot without any leaks. It has to be tight enough to seal, but too tight and the washer pushes away from the plastic nut and leaks. After tightening the plastic nut enough to seal but not too much to push away, the plastic nut was only partially on the threads but it works.

Overall, this is a mediocre product, over-priced at $45, fair purchase at $25 or less.

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Works well. Instructions could be a bit clearer. But a very good accessory for knowing when to refill your Berkey instead of looking each time in to the bottom section. Should be standard and included in Berkeys. But sure glad it''s available.

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Just got this installed on my Royal Berkey. It is so much better than lifting the top tank to look into the bottom resivoir. If you have a Berkey, you need one of these. Clear instructions explain which washer goes where during the installation. No leaks.

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I originally had problems with it leaking. I thought that I screwed it on tight enough, but apparently not tight enough. Once I screwed it around 1 complete revolution, it stopped leaking. Now it works great.

I tried to leave a more thorough review but Amazon wouldn''t let me, I suppose I somehow violated their rules and that''s OK because I LOVE Amazon and I know they stand by their products, so I''ll just say that this was sent to me by an outside distributor selling on Amazon in a flimsy manilla envelope with only a piece of paper wrapped around it. It was missing both washers and the nut plus there were no instructions. I called the main dealer of the Berkey and they verified that the washers and the nut that fit the Water View Spigot are different than the nuts and washer that come with the spigot on the Berkey.

I paid for overnight shipping so I''d receive both the Berkey and this Water View Spigot together so I could assemble my new Berkey (which I love..I''ll review that later), and this spigot at the same time. Won''t happen now.

I called the distributor (which is not Amazon and I should have known better than to buy this from someone who just uses Amazon to sell) of this spigot and only got a digital voice asking me to leave a message. IF I get a call back from them and get good service I''ll report back, but this should never have happened and the packing was terrible.

Edited to add: Well they emailed me back and blamed Amazon, said it was Amazon''s fault and I know it wasn''t because Amazon simply sent out the SEALED in a plastic bag package (that was provided them by this company) and there were no holes where these could have escaped. They passed the buck. I lost the buck or more like $40 worth!

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Braun Brita Patented KWF2 Water Filter (2-Pack) Save 18% Off

This filter fits Braun Coffee makers models KF580, KF550, KF510, KF190, KF187, KF180, KF157, KF155, KF150, KF145, KF140, KF130.

If you go to the Braun Web site and want to search for your model coffee maker, be aware that Braun thinks these are two word model numbers. Their search engine wants you to enter KF + 157 for the KF157 model.

The filters work. We like them more for the hard water problem than the chlorine issue. The filter does both well. Just pricey.

Apparently Braun teamed with the Brita company to offer this replacement water filter that currently costs $9.99 for two. Though their instruction manual practically pounds you over the head with how necessary it is to replace the filter, it doesn''t tell you what model to get! (From the instruction manual: The water filter "improves coffee flavor by significantly reducing chlorine and also prevents calcification ... Provided that the cartridge is replaced regularly every two months, it not only brews better tasting coffee but can also extend the life of your coffeemaker by preventing [this gets redundant] calcification buildup. Braun water filer cartridges are available at your local retailer or Braun service centers.")

Important:

If you own a Braun and want the replacement filter, the best thing you can do is read the outstanding KWF2 filter review on Amazon.com (posted October 27, 2002, and located a few pages down) by Stephen Holland of Naperville, Illinois: "Model numbers that this applies to, October 27, 2002." I excerpt from that review here: "As of 27 October 2002, this filter fits Braun Coffee makers models KF580, KF550, KF510, KF190, KF187, KF180, KF157, KF155, KF150, KF145, KF140, KF130." I suggest you give him a "helpful" vote for the research he did. (Stephen, please write me if you prefer that I not use this excerpt.)

I have the KF 590 (also known as the KF590E), and according to this website http://www.theessentials.com/jump.jsp?itemID=994&itemType=PRODUCT&path=1%2C2%2C8%2C65%2C336&iProductID=994 , that model also uses the KWF2.

(The following section is taken from my own review for the Krups 590): Braun''s manual recommends that you buy a new water filter every two months, but the Braun-linked website above tells you to replace it every 70 brews. Depending on your consumption, that could easily take three or four months, not two. Also, running vinegar through the machine twice should dissolve most or all of the calcification, and one can always just buy bottled water. At one filter every two months (see below), annual replacement (assuming no shipping) will cost you about $60, or about 75% of the current Amazon.com sale price. Braun and Brita executives must be in their cups over this sweet little arrangement they''ve brewed. It''s a great coffee maker, but the convenience of the filters will cost you.

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(2008 HOLIDAY TEAM)I used to buy these filters locally for my Braun Flavor Select, but, when I moved, I could not find a source. I am so glad I''ve found them here because I wouldn''t want to do without them.

Although the Flavor Select does come with a dummy cartridge to place where the filter belongs, it is well worth your while to use the water filters. I was going through coffee pots every couple of years because of hard water deposits in the lines and vinegar cleanings did not help. The filters have kept my Braun brewing coffee without ever having to use vinegar or other methods of interior cleaning. While I can''t say that my coffee tastes better, I can attest that these filters have lengthened the life of my brewer.

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It is worth changing the filter. It does affect the flavor of the coffee. Simple to use.

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I bought this coffee maker BECAUSE of the water filter. When I bought it (8 months ago), the water filters were available in the store. Now, I can''t find them anywhere but on-line. I am not adverse to shopping on-line but for an item like this I don''t understand why they don''t just sell them in the same stores that sell the coffee maker. I mean, come on BRAUN/BRITA.....how do you say "DUH"? And how do you say "INCONVENIENCE THE CUSTOMER"?

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Brita Bottle with Filter

I picked up the Brita Bottle as soon as I heard it was coming out. So far I love it! Makes it easy for me to get filtered water where ever I go and it''s definitely helping me drink more water. My recommendation is to ditch the bottled water and get one of these.

I have been wanting to get a filtered water bottle and immediately bought this one when I saw it on TV. It''s great because I am always on the go and it''s nice to be able to fill the bottle up anywhere and know that it is filtered. The pros: nice gripped handle loop, sleek bottle, filtered water

The cons: you have to suck kind of hard to get the water out, but you get used to it after a couple runs through.

I would definitely recommend this bottle!

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I purchased these bottles at our local grocery store @ $8 each. I thought these bottles would be great to have in our RV when we travel to areas of the country where water doesn''t taste that great.... I was WRONG!

I hand washed the bottles, filled, and assembled them, and planned to dispense them to purge dust from the filters before the first use just as indicated by the product instructions. Even though I assembled the bottles correctly, (nothing cross treaded or squeezed), water immediately worked its way past the threads of the main cap and leaked EXTENSIVELY!

I visited the Brita website to find contact information, and noticed the customer reviews right on the product page. After reading them, I discovered that MANY customers had the exact same issue with these bottles. I e-mailed Brita customer service, and all I received was their "general form letter"; which instructed me to do everything I TOLD them I had already done. Their response even went on to tell me to not confuse CONDENSATION for leaks! Seriously? Like I would really mistake condensation for water GUSHING past a threaded cap?!?!? Idiots.

Brita customer service is just as worthless as this product.

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I too was thrilled to purchase this in an effort to cut down on buying bottled water. But it soon turned into a disappointment. At first, the bottle leaked around the cap. I remedied this by removing the loop (which I wanted to keep on). The biggest problem I have with it is that you cannot get all the water out. It leaves about 6-8 oz. of water no matter how you hold and squeeze it. I wrote the company with my complaints and received an email on how to remedy the leaking problem (which I had told them I had fixed) but with no mention whatsoever about the remaining water. Does anyone else out there have this problem? I''m just glad I didn''t spring for the twin pack. I won''t buy it again.

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The bottle is a perfect size, just large enough to get you a while, but its not obnoxiously large. The filter is AMAZING!!!! i live in a city apartment, and the water tastes awful. the filter has significantly improved the taste of the water. It has also saved me money from having to buy individual plastic bottles of water. I''ve only heard good things about Brita, and this bottle/filter more than lives up to the Brita name!

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Watts 116011 Standard Faucet Save 10% Off

• Air Gap faucet to meet plumbing codes for reverse osmosis units
• Meets all low lead NSF requirements
• Multiple colors available for custom kitchens
• Fits all under counter reverse osmosis water filter systems
• Uses 1/4" Supply Tube

This is *almost* identical to the chrome faucet which Watts includes with the WP-5 reverse osmosis kit. Hold the lever down to dispense water, or snap it into an up position to have it stay on.

Quite a bit of noise can be heard through the air gap hole while the RO tank is filling. It sounds similar to someone a few houses down spraying water from a hose into a small pond.

This faucet works well, except for one important installation caveat. Unlike the chrome faucet included with the current version of the Watts WP-5, this replacement does not include a flow restrictor. And, the flow restrictor included with the WP-5''s chrome faucet doesn''t fit into the red waste tube of this black faucet -the red tube''s inner diameter is too small, even though its outer diameter matches the red tube from the chrome faucet (1/4").

I found out the hard way that the flow restrictor is needed to reduce the flow of waste water from the membrane. Without it, water will go gushing down your drain via the black waste tube on this faucet -but a good bit of water will also continuously spurt out the air gap hole (onto your counter and hopefully not far from your sink).

So, if you have a current model WP-5 which includes the newer chrome faucet that matches this one, you will need to need to cut off a length of the red tubing from the chrome faucet. Then, insert the flow restrictor (a red, plastic, spiral shaped piece) into that red tubing. Then, union it to the black faucet''s red tubing using a 1/4" Watts Quick Connect -you can get this part at the big home improvement store. Then you are good to go ahead and connect the red tubing to the manifold''s drain port.

Final note: the WP-5 installation manual is decent, but has a few errors and and a few items that are out of date. This flow restrictor, for instance, was apparently built in to the manifold assembly before. With my unit, however, it was in a special baggie inside the chrome faucet box, with an attached page containing installation instructions for that part. Apparently, Watts changed the parts and install procedures, but didn''t fully document it and didn''t update the replacement faucets to include the required tubing inner diameter and flow restrictor part.

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Culligan FM-25 Faucet Mount Filter Save 17% Off

• Reduces Bad Taste, Odor and Lead and other contaminants
• Compact Design
• Polished Chrome Finish
• Simple design allows for easy, no-tools-needed installation; to activate filter, simply pull the diverter tab
• 2 Year Limited Warranty

Although I haven''t had this filter for long, three features are notable in contrast to the other (poorly-working) faucet-mount filters I''ve used. First, the fitting to the faucet is all metal--it''s less likely to crack and spray everywhere as others have. Second, the switch pops back after the water shuts off so you aren''t wasting your filter the next time you turn the faucet on to wash your hands. Finally, the water flows into the actual filter and then directly out. Other filters accumulate gunk in the parts that water flows through after exiting the actual filter, and those parts are often hard to clean. This Culligan design means that anything growing or accumulating on the exit point from the filter gets thrown away when you get a replacement. It''s a huge improvement.

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UPDATE: August, 2012: The filter came off the faucet and I can''t fix that again; I guess I need a new washer+connector as the current one doesn''t tighten and stay on the faucet anymore. This is bad engineering. I went back to PUR faucet filter; reducing the rating...

Original review:

I replaced my kitchen faucet with Moen Torrance 87484 One-Handle Low Arc Kitchen Faucet Chrome and so had to replace my PUR kitchen faucet filter too PUR 3-Stage Horizontal Faucet Mount Chrome FM-9400B because I didn''t have a good washer to fit this Moen! I was happy with PUR for about 2 years now, but it is due for replacement anyway as the chrome surface is slowly getting peeled and spotted.

So I decided to replace PUR with this one (based on reviews on other/older models of Culligan). Overall, I am happy with this change...

PROS:

1. Water taste is comparable to PUR (I don''t see any difference). (Don''t know if it really filters :) I have to trust Culligan''s claims just as I trusted PUR''s claims :))

2. This one is supposed to last 200 Gallons compared to 100 Gallons of PUR filter.

3. Easy to install (easy to replace filter too without taking the filter mount from the faucet!)

4. Reasonably priced, looks great, smaller size than most faucet mount filters in the market.

5. The mount/washers/fittings on the faucet are all metal not plastic like the others. I like this. (filter housing is chrome-look-plastic)

Cons:

1. After a couple of days of use, if you move the filter housing around as you use the faucet, it tends to loosen from the faucet a little bit and so it can start leaking; have to tighten again. (May be because I only tightened it with hand, but definitely securely). When correctly tightened, it doesn''t leak. So this is not a major issue to complain about.

2. Availability of filters etc are limited (online). I didn''t see clearly marked filters in nearby Lowe''s.

3. Another small nitpick: recycling the filters. Only Brita currently has recycling of filters nation wide. Both PUR and Culligan don''t have this. But one filter replacing 100''s plastic bottles is much better in any case.

4. Slows down the water flow a little bit (in pass through mode, when the filter is not used)

Update 5/22/2012:

The water shutoff valve stopped closing by itself in just 5 months; now after taking filtered water I have to shut off the faucet and the bypass valve of this filter; not good for a product that is sold for 25+ bucks; reducing the rating to 3 average

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This is essentially the same product as the FM-15 except it is in shiny chrome plastic rather then white plastic. If you care how your faucet looks, the extra dollars are worth it. There have been many reviews of the FM-15 and the ones that state it as 4-5 stars are accurate. The one item that kept this from being a five star review, is that unlike the Pur filter, the unfiltered water does not come with a swivel aerator. it''s an easy fix, but add $5-6 for separate swivel that will give you increased reach on your sink...it''s worth adding one to your cart if you purchase this.

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Very simple & effective unit. Does not have any kind of built in indicator saying its ''full''. The unit (& replacement filters) come with a sticker you put on any old calendar. I view this as a good thing, the ''PUR'' indicator seemed to make the unit cost more, and never seemed to work right. I do think the water pressure is better from the ''Culligan'' as well. And am happy ''Culligan'' has finally put out a chrome finished model. Finally, if you live somewhere with hard waterwe live in Las Vegasperhaps the worst hard water in the U.S.! Don''t ignore your filter change date, wait too long and you''ll never be able to unscrew the filter for replacement. Also, the filter is backed up with minerals & worse, so you''re drinking some nasty H2O...!

PS: The FM-15 (white) replacement filters are cheaper, and they fit the FM-25 unit perfectly.

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I bought the Culligan faucet-mount filter about two months ago and had no doubt I was going to have a better quality water from the tap. Few days ago I bought a TDS meter (a tool measuring the level of contamination in tap water). I was shocked to find after testing the filtered water that the Culligan filter didn''t filter the tap water at all!! The meter showed exactly the same amount of contamination in both the tap water and the water coming out from the filter. I understand the Culligan filter wouldn''t give 100% purification but I was hoping it could reduce water contaminants somewhat. Very disappointed in the product!

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Samsung 24 Cu. Ft. Stainless Steel Side-By-Side Refrigerator Save 26% Off

This model is newer inside than the larger, non-counter depth model RS275ACRS. I returned that model to get this one and am very glad I did.

1. This model has interior LED lights when you open the refrigerator instead of the hotter old bulbs like the 275.

2. I am somewhat compulsive about temperature control. I have two precision thermometers, one in the fridge and one in the freezer compartment. On the RS275ACRS, the temperatures were nowhere near what the external display was reporting them as. On this model, however, the refrigerator is usually within 0.2 deg F of the reported temperature (at coldest setting of 34F, thermometer reports 34.1 whereas the 275 would be all over the place, never lower than 37 or so). In the freezer, this model is rock solid at -10 F when the external display is -14 F. I consider this excellent, as most freezers can''t get this low. The 275 was lucky to get to -7 F with the display at -14 F. And yes, I allowed plenty of calibration time and took multiple readings over weeks. So, in my testing anyway, they have definitely upgraded the innards since the 275.

3. This model has the icemaker on the freezer door, not hogging the upper shelves of the freezer, which I love.

4. It is, obviously, slightly shallower than the RS275ACRS, but the markedly improved performance is well worth it to me.

5. Fridge very quiet.

6. External display slightly improved vs RS275ACRS.

We purchased the Samsung RSG257AARS a week ago to replace our old Whirlpool (around 25 years old) that chugged along like a locomotive and sounded like one too.

It''s still early, but thus far I have to give the Samsung a big thumbs up.

Pluses:

1) Very attractive design inside and out.

2) The interior theatre lighting is a nice touch.

3) Very effective cooling.

4) Exceptionally quiet.

5) Simple-to-use controls

Minuses:

1) The shelving has limited adjustment capability.

2) The crisper drawers pull out only half-way, so access is a little compromised.

3) The freezer should have a special slot for pizza boxes to be stored upright.

Side note: This model has a stainless steel finish and a great cleaner to use is Weiman''s Stainless Steel Cleaner and Polish.

EDIT: (7/18/12) We''ve now owned this Samsung for nearly three years and are very happy with the purchase. The 5 stars rating remains accurate insofar as our experience is concerned. We''ve had zero problems with this product. It''s super quiet. Keeps food consistently cold. And, for us at least, the ice maker works well.

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Just got this after my old whirlpool died. It is very attractive, shallow in depth, and I love the inside LED lighting. The only thing I don''t like so far is that the produce bins don''t open all the way. You can lift the bin and pull it out more but then you risk the entire bin falling out.

I am really impressed with how much storage space there is inside this counter depth refrigerator.

UPDATE: The ice maker is SUPER slow. I run out of ice all the time if I have more than 4-6 people over for dinner and drinks.

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I really wanted a counter-depth side-by-side refrigerator. After researching a few minutes, I realized that Counter-Depth units are rare and cost much, much more for the same quality. Everything I put my hands on at the retailers (in my price range) felt like garbage, until I found this Samsung (one of the few brands I didn''t research). The local store offered me a killer deal, so I had it delivered.

After going through all the procedures in the manual, and procedures on the phone with tech support, the icemaker didn''t work. I have no issues with the water line, and my old, cheap refrigerator quickly churned out buckets of ice (old school interior style with no exterior dispensor) until the moment they hauled it off for this Samsung. I researched online and found all the Samsung icemaker horror stories. Many brands have icemaker issues but Samsung models seem to have quite a bit more?

I called the repair center and they said the first available time for a tech to arrive was 2 weeks. I did not want to get into the endless loop of "wait for repair wait for part to arrive wait for repair with part wait to see if part works rinse and repeat", so I called the local store I bought it from, and returned it. Plus, I believe that when you buy something new, and spend this much money, it should work. If not, they should send someone out immediately so you at least get up-and-running with what you paid for.

I gave up on the "counter-depth dream" and decided to buy a standard depth (in another brand) and will have to deal with the extra bulk. The price jumps too high for reasonable quality.

On the bright side, I will say that this Samsung model is beautiful and has rock solid feel to it (like the 3000-4000+ models). The LED tower lighting is amazing. Tons of space and features. I love the computer and it cooled super fast to requested temps. To me, it was like an expensive, high-end fridge and very impressive. Aside from a few minor flaws, I was blown away at the quality/price ratio. If they could only get the icemaker on par with the rest, it would be the best deal around (assuming you know how to haggle for a great deal).

In the year 2010, what is so difficult about making something as simple as an icemaker? Don''t they know that this is what typically makes or breaks a refrigerator?

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We''ve had the refrigerator for 2 years now and I don''t agree with most of the negative reviews. It''s a perfect size for a frig that fits flush with your kitchen cabinets. The lighting in this model is perfect on ever shelf. It''s cold on every shelf and bin. The ice dispenser is a bit slow but nothing to truly complain about. The stainless steel doors are a bit of a hassle with fingerprints, but every stainless steel appliance I''ve ever own shows prints. it''s a beautiful design and super quiet.

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Piao I Perfect Infusion Tea Pot/Coffee Pot Save 38% Off

I''m a white boy who married a lovely mainland Chinese woman about ten years ago. Her parents also live with us. They have all been educating me about tea for the last ten years. So I now understand plenty about the proper steeping of Chinese tea. We own a second home in China, and have coincidentally returned only days ago from a two week trip there, where we bought lots of good tea!

We own FOUR of these teapots, and have used them for years. This product is quite popular in many areas of China because of the quality of this teapot and how well it steeps tea.

This teapot has an upper reservoir of about one cup capacity, which lowers into the larger body of the teapot. The bottom of the upper reservoir contains a stainless steel ball stop valve. When you press a small button on the top of the teapot, the ball lifts and tea is strained through a fine stainless steel mesh as it drains into the lower reservoir. Then you refill the upper chamber with hot water for the next infusion.

NOTE: everyone I know uses this product only for serving ONE, maybe TWO people; this teapot''s capacity is too small for serving larger groups. Typically, owners use this as a "personal teapot" (at work, or wherever), loading it in the morning and infusing off the same tea all day long. That''s how I use it EVERY day at work.

I strongly recommend this as a personal teapot for steeping LOOSE tea, for these reasons:

1) You can easily increase each successive infusion time (off the same tea as it weakens), to ensure consistent tea intensity: pushing the button quickly vents tea into the lower reservoir, effectively halting the infusion (and fixing the intensity). A glance at the tea color through the transparent reservoir tells you when the intensity is just right.

2) You should always "wash" each new batch of tea leaves, and this teapot is very convenient for that; you simply put the dry tea in and poor hot water into the upper reservoir, swish it through the tea for about 20 or 30 seconds; then vent that directly into the sink to discard that wash water.

3) This product is well designed and quite reliable. Yes, as other reviewers mentioned, it does have a minor design flaw (which is why I lowered the rating to four stars): if you shake this teapot too vigorously while washing it, the stainless steel stopper ball can become slightly jammed. An easy fix to this has never failed me: simply lift up the button (attached to its control rod) about a cm, and then shake the ball back into position. As example of the general quality of the product, the fine mesh strainer is high quality stainless steel because I''ve never seen that mesh rust or discolor. Other Chinese made tea strainers (from different manufacturers) are often seen having rusted mesh strainer after only few months. Also this teapot survived my accidentally dropping it several times (while heavy filled with tea) about four vertical feet onto a hard floor. I was amazed it survived unbroken.

4) It is absolutely true this teapot gets more tea (more infusions) out of each gram of tea, compared to any other teapot. However, keeping in mind those last infusions may easily be 20 minutes steeping time. You yield more tea per load due to the bottom venting ensures the flow of hot water is always down through the tea, also the upper chamber is small so infuses more effectively even when the tea is quite weakened by previous infusions.

This is a very nice tea pot, I really like the design, which is very functional. I use it daily at office and it is easy to clean out the tea leaves.

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I bought this because I loved the idea that I could keep re-infusing my green and white teas in the same pot so easily. Unfortunately, my strainer/infuser stopped working and I have to dismantle it with almost every use. The steel ball keeps going off-track and getting stuck. That is getting really old! I finally broke down and bought the Teavana Perfect Tea Maker, which is similar in concept but brews 16 oz. of tea with each infusion. Even though the Piao I pot is a 16 oz. pot, you can only brew 8 oz. at a time since that''s all the infuser holds. For any price, this pot is not worth it!

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The concept is great though the volume could''ve been greater, but the snag comes when they chose to use polycarbonate for the infuser. In theory, it should be able to stand boiling water, but a week after usage, I find the bottom a bit distorted, which then led to seepage of the fluid from the infuser to the pot. Then the steel ball got stuck and the filter started coming off.

On the bright side, I can use the pot still.

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This is SO easy. Put loose tea in the top. Add hot water and the tea brews. Push the button and the tea drains into the cup. No Strainer needed! Amazing. Clever gift for anyone who likes tea. Can''t believe they don''t sell these at Pete''s.

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The First Years Replacement Pads for American Red Cross Cool Mist Humidifier Save 45% Off

This did not arrive in proper packaging. In fact it was only one filter, not two, and not in any type of plastic wrapping. No where does it indicate that it was made by TOMY.

this showed it was for my model humidifier and it didn''t fit. It was longer and skinner than the ones that fit my model. It didn''t come in a box like it usually does. Just 2 filters in a mailing envelope. So I don''t have a packaging box for it to double check if it is truely the correct model number.

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It came in a pack of two as described. Cheaper than ordering via the product''s website

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I guess I''ll keep getting these as I don''t see much of a choice short of buying another humidifier. But these don''t last long before they get cruddy and stop wicking moisture. Not impressed.

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Although this product seems to work alright, it is not the product pictured and does not quite fit, but it is close. Also I only received one despite their "convenient two pack" description.... I am only keeping this because I can not find the filters anywhere else.

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Brita Space Saver Pitcher

I bought this to save money on bottled water and to reduce waste. Makes fresh, clean water. Only 2 complains about it are...

1) Flap on spout is flimsy--VERY! It seems like it''s hanging on by a thread. I lost it already once and Brita was great...I called and they sent me out a whole new lid at no charge (which I didn''t necessarily need but that''s how they do it.)

2) Over flow goes into handle and will leak everywhere. I guess having an over flow run off is good but it can be annoying to wait for it to: A) drain and B) have it leak all over (it just drains out of bottom of the handle). I just try to be careful not to over fill to avoid this annoyance.

Besides that, great product. Filters can be expensive but if you''re willing to look, you can find a good price now and then. CVS also sells universal filters that fit this and other brand pitchers. I bought them in a pinch and they seem to work just as well. Bonus bottle is great, I use it almost everyday.

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Bazooka Screen For brew kettle or mash tun

This is a screen for people who want to modify their brew kettle to avoid clogs when draining their chilled wort. The long screen gives plenty of surface area to allow liquid intake even after some hops stick to it (unlike a small screen over just the exit hole which will quickly clog from even a small amount of hops material).

The screen resists crushing from the output pressure, which would pinch the tube shut and render much of its length useless. In other words, when there is hops stuck to the screen near the exit point the tube will stay open and allow the screen to still draw in liquid from progressively further down the tube.

If you use a lot of pelletized hops you *may* find you can get clogs anyway if there is enough hops matter to clog the screen all the way to the end. I don''t typically hop very heavily, nor am I boiling for bigger than 5 gallon batches, but I''ve heard this is no guarantee. One solution is to silver solder two of these screens to a T connection so that you have a screen along the edge on both sides of your output, which obviously doubles the amount of material that can be filtered before clogging. Another reason to do this beside that obvious one (or to at least put it on an elbow if you only want / need 1 screen) is it keeps the input away from the center of your kettle. That way after your wort chills you can stir it into a whirlpool so the cold break collects in the center and be able to get a lot more clear wort before the coagulated proteins head for you fermenter.

I do not personally recommend this screen for your mash tun, or at least my (round) mash tun. I''m of the school that a false bottom will provide better efficiency, as sparge water will pull through the entire grain bed more evenly. I do know there are brewers who do just fine with a screen though so you''ll have to evaluate what''s going to work for your specific tun.

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I have been using these screens for two years. I have them installed on 2 pots (mash tun and boil kettle) I have brewed at least 100 batches with this set up and never came across stuck mash or screen clogs as mentioned by the 2 star rating. I am buying new ones because they wore out over time, they served their purpose handily and for $15-20 every 2 years, I can deal with that over a $180-200 false bottom that will do the same thing. All I have to say to the 2 star rating is slow down your transfer rate and you will not get stuck screens.

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I purchased this to use in my 10 gallon rubbermaid cooler mash tun, and it works great! I''ve used it to brew 4-5 times now, and it is incredible easy to use. I purchased it because I was not yet ready to lay down the cash for a false bottom, but now I don''t know if I''ll ever switch.

It is also very easy to clean. I just run water through the inside, then let it dry. When dried I just shake off the excess grain, and wait till the next brew. Very solid purchase.

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I needed the kettle screen (plus 1 weldless kettle valve) for a quick DIY mashtun, using a 5 gal Igloo beverage cooler, for homebrewing beer. The screen worked great at separating the spent malted barley from the wort. I did have to buy an extra bushing at my local hardware store in order to screw the threaded end of the kettle screen into the valve. Easy fix though.

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Converted my 5 gallon round igloo cooler to a masher and this worked out well for straining only liquid and no grains. It was a bit bigger than the 5 gallon igloo cooler but a little bending was easy and it works fine.

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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.

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Euro Style Water Filter Faucet Brushed Nickel

• Euro style non-airgap faucet with candy-cane style spout
• Elegant brushed nickel finish
• NON-AIRGAP faucet requires only a single 1/2" hole to mounting and includes mounting plate and nut

I bought this with the Culligan filter kit. I got the brushed nickel and it matches our brushed nickel Moen faucet perfectly and goes in the old sprayer hole. It looks great, works great and mates up well with the Culligan but you will need to buy a couple more sets of tube end fittings. Do NOT use the brass ferules, get the plastic ones and don''t forget the stiffeners. The plastic water fountain that comes with the Culligan filter is the ultimate in cheapness. I also didn''t like the plastic T-fitting that came with the Culligan, the tubing is just press fit into it. For under 5 dollars you can buy a nice brass T.

When I didn''t receive the fountain on time I emailed the company that sells it. They responded that day that they sent it to the wrong address and had already shipped a new one to me by second day. I received it 2 days after the email, great customer service.

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We''re remodeling our kitchen, going with simple lines in brushed stainless -the faucet we had with our water system was chrome with black handle and tip. This faucet fits perfectly with the new decor and works beautifully!

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The faucet arrived pretty much as advertised shipped quickly and arrived in good condition. I''ve only recently installed it, but it seems to work fine and it matches well with my main kitchen faucet. The installation instructions are pretty simplistic, but are good enough for a quality installation. Overall I think this is a good value.

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Works well. I wish up was for turning it on and down for off, since that is my natural inclination, but I will get used to it. It looks much better than the faucet that came with the water filter and flows quickly.

This seller sent me a faucet that was about as opposite of its visual and written description as possible. ( I took pictures of it before I sent it back). "Euro Style"? How about "Industrial Look"? "Brushed Nickel"? More Like "Brushed Stainless Steel"? ( Huge difference; every other brushed nickel product on the market has a flat, subdued tone. The one I was sent looked exactly like someone took a wire brush to a piece of stainless steel). "Candy Cane Style"? This one is almost funny. I would say that by their third Christmas most people know the shape of a candy cane. If somebody decorated for the holidays with candy canes shaped like the product I was sent, they''d draw comparisons to Clark Griswold (from National Lampoon''s Christmas Vacation). Not only was the shape odd, but it was plain ugly. To top it off, when I returned the item directly to the seller, they tried to charge me for the original shipping costs. So they way they see it, this company can sell me something that in no way even vaguely resembles what they represent on Amazon, and then make me pay for their mistake. I wouldn''t buy anything else from this company, and wouldn''t accept any kind of explanation for the way they handled this transaction, because I gave them the chance to make things right, and they didn''t.

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Saeco 12-Cup Automatic Drip Coffee Maker

I purchased this machine for Christmas 2010. It''s got all the features I want and the build quality is great. BUT I had the same problem as others with beans not making their way to the grinder. I called Saeco where upon the woman told me there were no problems with this that anyone had ever heard of. She also said that everyone uses this machine there and loves it. And she knew the details of the machine to a tee so yes they really do use it there. Surely, I told her there has to be a problem since the reports are widely available in customer reviews at various sites. She would send another machine if I wanted it but it seemed like a true waste to me to do that. I would just have the same issue all over again.

So no satisfaction there .. BUT I HAVE A 2 MINUTE FIX FOR THIS PROBLEM and now I completely love my machine. Here''s what you do .. Inside the bean basket is a black round shield over the grinder. Mine shipped to me with the smooth surface of it sloping down from the center. I unscrewed the center screw (requires a small straight screwdriver in the triangle screw head), flipped it over, screwed it on smooth face down, and now no more problems at all. Yes it is that easy. Now you have a great machine without any problems. And I use some pretty sticky beans too.

I''m thinking the design dept didn''t talk to the assembly department and this problem resulted. The smooth side looks more presentable so it''s logical to assume that that''s the side customers should see .. wrong. The smooth side is to ensure that beans don''t get hung up on the way to the grinder. So there you have it, problem solved!

Now buy this thing and enjoy a truly great coffee machine! You can make really strong coffee with it and with no bitter taste at all. It doesn''t burn the beans and extracts all the oils from the beans!

There is just one little issue .. this unit DOES NOT accept no 4 coffee filters as the literature says but it comes with a really nice gold basket filter so you have no need for paper filters anyway. It''s a good filter that works even on very fine grinds.

** PLEASE SEE MY UPDATED COMMENTS ON BOTTOM OF THIS REVIEW **

I was an early adopter for the Krups KM7000 and generally had a good experience, contrary to the negative reviews found here on Amazon for that machine. For the purposes of this review, I will use the KM700 as a comparison.

I pre-ordered the "Saeco Bean To Brew" in July and I was slightly apprehensive about trying such a new product prior to any reviews. Saeco has a tremendous reputation for high end espresso machines. But, they have almost no U.S. presence in consumer level home products, especially for drip coffee. So, it was my hope that their high-end features and technology would trickle down to this product. And I am very happy to report that this wish has been fulfilled! The "Saeco Bean To Brew" is a winner as it outshines the KM7000 in several important areas.

Construction

What I really appreciate are the little details that separate the Saeco from other coffee makers that I''ve used and seen. The Saeco feels solid and well constructed. It is deceptively heavy. The lids are sturdy and require some effort to snap shut. The bean hopper has a rubber gasket, which when sealed, should prevent air and moisture from entering the container. This ensures that the beans will stay fresh. The water lid swings on a hinge and must be pushed tight to close. This gives me a feeling of security that the water will stay relatively free of impurities when I have the unit preset for a morning brew.

Features

* Steam vent this ingenious feature reduces condensation during the brewing process by releasing the steam out the front of the unit, away from the beans. This keeps the exterior of the coffee maker nice and dry while keeping the beans away from temperature fluctuation. The Krups KM7000, in contrast, does not have a steam vent. The condensation from that unit would drip down the sides and eventually form a puddle on my counter... and, the beans in the Krups hopper are exposed to the heat and moisture.

* The standard glass carafe is typical for this style of coffee maker. However, a very nice surprise is that the Saeco brew capacity is 12 cups and not 10 cups as advertised here on the Amazon product description.

* Gold tone filter basket included nice touch that Saeco included this in the box. I had to purchase the basket separately for the Krups.

* Charcoal water filter another unadvertised feature. Amazon does not mention that the unit comes with a built in charcoal filtration system. Unfortunately, Saeco forgot to include the filter in my packaging, so I had to purchase a set of Cuisinart filters from Bed, Bath and Beyond.

* Noise level not silent, but significantly quieter than the Krups. On weekends, the Krups grinder would wake me up... the Saeco does not.

User Interface

* Simplicity the Saeco is dead simple to set and use. The instruction manual is not really necessary for basic use. The Krups was only a little more confusing because the clock is set in 24 hour (military time). The Saeco uses a common 12 hour clock which is easy to program.

* Front Panel nice, easy to read, blue backlit LCD front panel displays the time, # cups, strength and timer on/off settings

* Audible Feedback annoyingly LOUD beeps confirm your selections and when the coffee has completed brewing. This is a feature that I could have lived without... but, I guess it''s ok if you want to be notified (from across the house) when your coffee is ready.

Cleanliness

I can confirm through experience that the primary complaint about the Krups KM7000 on Amazon was the mess that it would leave on your countertop. I am very happy to report that the Saeco does not suffer from these design flaws. The Saeco is very clean and does not spew grinds or water on my counter. Keep in mind that you probably shouldn''t place the Saeco directly under a cabinet because the steam vents upward (like chimney smoke).

Taste

* Strength I like strong coffee. And the Saeco only slightly disappoints in this area. My wife has always complained that the Krups coffee was too strong. She thinks the Saeco tastes perfect. I think that the primary difference between the two units is the volume of coffee grounds used. The Krups grinds much more beans than the Saeco for each cycle. I have learned to compensate for this by setting the grinder for 2 more cups than the desired amount. Example, I set the grinder for 12 cups but only add 10 cups of water. This results in a cup more to my preference.

* Aroma Setting The conical burr grinder has about 8 different settings that affect the grind coarseness. Through trial and error, I have noticed that the finest setting (#1) is almost too fine. On this setting the coffee tends to clump together and not push out the shoot quickly enough into the basket below before the automatic door closes. I think that the optimal setting (for strong coffee) is probably #3. The grind consistency on this setting travels much more smoothly into the basket.

Customer Service

I had to call customer service to inquire about the missing charcoal filter. The service rep was very friendly, knowledgeable and apologetic. Unfortunately, she could not issue me a replacement filter because the coffee maker was so new that they did not have any in stock. The filter was on order from Italy... but, she didn''t have an estimated delivery date. The service rep recommended that I find another brand filter that would fit in filter basket (Cuisinart).

Conclusion

Overall I am very satisfied with the "Saeco Bean To Brew" coffee maker. I am impressed with the quality and engineering of the product. With a little trial and error, it delivers a delicious cup of coffee. I rate the maker 4 out of 5 stars. I am deducting ½ star for the missing filter and ½ star for the slightly weak taste. It is important to keep in mind that the coffee maker can be tricked into brewing a stronger cup... and that the average person would probably be satisfied with the default settings.

** EDIT 12/6/2010 **

I''ve had this item a couple of months now and I''m taking another 2 stars off my original rating for two reasons:

1) The beans continually get stuck in the grinder. This results in very little ground coffee landing in the basket... and weak coffee. I was able to temporarily fix this by removing the grinder cover which was restricting the flow of beans into the grinder. Unfortunately the beans recently started getting stuck again. I don''t know what else I can tweak to get them flowing without tapping on the side of the machine during the grinding process.

2) Amazon dropped the price of this machine by $70. I pre-ordered at the original full price of $149. I''ve missed my return window by a couple of weeks... to say that I am disappointed is an understatement.

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I''ve had this coffeemaker for a couple of weeks. I ordered it elsewhere since it wasn''t available yet on Amazon. I love the coffeemaker but the coffee basket door opens during grinding so I am going to return it. I''m disappointed because I really liked the coffee maker, but I can''t risk the basket not being in place during brewing if I''m not nearby to push it back in. This didn''t happen at first, but after about a week it started popping open. If it wasn''t for this issue I would have given the coffee maker 4 or 5 stars. I loved the convenience of having fresh ground beans for my coffee with no mess or fuss. Besides the obvious problem of the basket popping out the only other negative is the annoying beeping. It beeps when you push the buttons. It beeps 5 times when it''s done brewing! It beeps a loooong beep when the warmer turns off. The beeper is louder than the grinder! I guess I''ll be trying the Jura Capresso.

Update: I gave the Saeco one last try this morning before boxing it up to return. I was hoping the basket wouldn''t pop open. To the contrary, not only did it pop open I had to hold it closed during grinding and ended up with coffee grounds in the pot. I might just have a lemon, but I''m not taking a chance on replacing it with the same unit.

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The grinder works well, although it''s very loud. However, the ground coffee does not fall down to the brewing basket below, resulting in hot and/or colored water.

I read the manual several times, and seem to be following the instructions. So I called Saeco, but after a 15 minutes wait, no one answered!

So I returned the machine to the store.

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First of all, many review on Amazon are complaining about the price they paid for the machine which was followed by subsequent price drops. Yes, the machine''s original MSRP was too high, but that is how appliances / technology works -they start high and fall sharply very quickly. My review is considering the current amazon price of the machine which is 130.xx

The machine is simple to operate and requires very minimal maintenance / cleaning. All of the parts are easily washable and operation is as simple as turning a few knobs and tweaking the settings to your liking. I personally use dark for my coffee setting and about the third to finest setting for how fine the coffee is grind -this gives me a good cup of coffee.

One thing to note is that even though you can control how many cups you want to brew (2,4,6,8,10,12 are the options) the machine is ONLY using these settings for how much coffee it grinds. This is actually a benefit as long as you use it correctly. For example, if you want a rich cup, set it to brew 6 cups (so it will grind more coffee) but only put 4 cups of water in the reservoir. Alternatively, this gives you the option to make other sizes as well (a strong 1 cup would be ground to make 2 cups with water for 1 cup, etc.) Just keep in mind that like almost all machines, this will brew until the reservoir is empty, it will continue to brew. So if you set it to 2 cups (again this is the grind setting for how much coffee is ground into the filter) but put 10 cups of water in, you are going to end up with muddy water and not much else.

Another thing that is nice about this machine is the fact that it comes with everything you need. This includes a Goldtone filter (NO MORE BUYING PAPER FILTERS -EVER!), a cleaning brush, a water filter, etc. Literally all you need to start making coffee is to buy some whole beans and get going!

With regards to the carafe, no, the design is not the best in the world, but it also is not as bad as many reviews make it out to be. You have to pour it somewhat slow and pay attention, but I have yet to spill from it (maybe they have fixed it since the older reviews? I''m not sure..) but there are no real issues there if you use some common care. One tip of advice is to pour a very little bit out in the sink before you pour each cup. Because of the design, it seems like a little extra water (on its way to evaporation) tends to collect under the ring so I pour that off first because I like my coffee as dark as possible.

One final word of advice is with regards to the water filters. These are not necessary if you have a good water source (the better / purer the water, the better the coffee will taste) ALSO, you can save some money by using your fridge if it was a filtered water dispenser, if you have a Brita filter, etc. If you do want to use the charcoal filters (I personally use them) they are hard to find the exact model listed but I have personally bought and tested that these are the correct filters for the machine below just under a different name:

Capresso 3-Pack Charcoal Water Filters for CoffeeTeam GS and CoffeeTeam TS only

Overall, this machine has a lot of bang for its buck and is definitely worth the price.

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L.B. Evans Men''s Duke Opera

I purchased a pair of LB Evans Duke Opera slippers and wore them only inside on carpeted floors. Within six weeks after purchase, the heels of both slippers were totally frayed. In addition, the rear seam has separated.

I then contacted the LB Evans company directly, and they essentially said "too bad!"

I''ve paid $10 for slippers that lasted 3-4 years. I certainly had no idea that in spending over 4 times as much that I would be lucky to see even 4 MONTHS of use.

A LOUSY product from a company who won''t back up their claims!

Bought these slippers in October and by the end of November the side of the left slipper came unglued. About a month and a half of light use did this slipper in. Don''t buy.

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Though described as Burgundy, which is one reason why I bought it, it is not, it is brown. Leather is medium soft, though slipper is comfortable.

Sizing is good. Good slippers for the money.

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Comfortable, light and enjoyable to wear. Despite wearing in carpeted rooms the slipper disintegrated quickly compared to what I expected from such a pricey item. Leather started to tear at the flex point at the center seam within weeks. Seams split around sole a few months afterward. I''ve read of LB Evans slippers lasting years. Not this model. LB Evans fit and style, Chinese knock-off quality.

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I always buy these slippers for my husband for Christmas and his birthday. He goes through 2 pair a year. I checked everywhere online for price, and Amazon''s was competitive. Since it''s easier to shop at Amazon, I bought here ... Slippers arrived exactly as expected very quickly. Kudos to all ..

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Hydro Logic Stealth RO 200 Customized Reverse Osmosis filter

I have a hydroponic greenhouse, and unfortunately the water supply has too much calcium and so tap water was not good enough for hydroponic systems. Basically, the calcium combines with the plant foods and comes out of solution, throwing your chemicals out of balance. I started by setting up one of the typical under counter RO units in the greenhouse. This worked for a while, but as the plants started needing more water as the summer months came in, I found that the small RO system could not produce enough water.

I purchased this Hydro Logic Stealth unit, and have been extremely happy with it. It produces water with an electrical conductivity reading of 0.0, which is what you want for hydroponics. Next, I found that it had no trouble producing enough water for my 20X30 greenhouse running at full capacity. I also found that the amount of waste water generated was acceptable.

One suggestion . . . to get maximum benefit from this unit, dont try and hook it to a pressure tank. I have mine hooked to large plastic tanks, and connected to a float valve to turn the unit off when the tank if full. This allows you to really maximize the amount of RO water the unit produces.

I am delighted with this unit and would recommend it to anyone interested in hydroponic gardening.

(By the way, I grow Tomatoes, Lettuce, Peppers and Cucumbers)

Excellent product for the price! It arrived in the time stated and undamaged. It makes about 5 gallons per hour running at 50 psi. PPM of 8. Im getting a 4 to 1 waste ratio. The paperwork included claimed it was a 3 to 1 ratio but no big deal. It did come with a eco Waste reducer to change it to a 2 to 1 which im not using.

It came with all tubing needed to setup and start making RO water in less than min. The water line in came with a garden hose adapter but if you want to plum it in to your house you will need to set that up yourself which is actually simple if you havent done it before. You will also need an adapter for the waste line to tie in to existing plumbing if you choose.

I run this unit outside to a drum with a float valve, the unit comes with a auto shutoff that works great in combo with a float valve.

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This thing rocks! I combined this RO filter with a auto shut-off valve and love it. I can keep it hooked up and on all the time going to my reservoir. Whenever it needs filling, it does it automatically. This filter works great, I would recommend to anyone looking for a RO filter.

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