Megahome Countertop Water Distiller Save 12% Off

• No installation required, does not take a lot of space, and easy to operate.
• It is safe and reliable with its auto power off system.
• It can produce 100% pure distilled water anywhere, anytime, and with any kind of water.
• A variety of safety certifications that are recognizable internationally, which guarantees our product safety.
• The MegaHome distiller is higly portable and produces approximately 1 U.S. gallon (3.785L) every 6 hours.

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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We enjoyed our distiller for 2 years. We used it about twice a week. Recently, the machine stopped after distilling water in the middle of a cycle. It did this several times before I took the top off, removed the screws, and cleaned it (but it wasn''t very dusty at all). It still shut off shortly after starting the cycle. I then took a closer look at the base unit. When I lifted it, I was surprised to find that it was so heavy. When I tipped the base, water poured out of the outlet for the plug--not a good sign. I looked at the bottom of the stainless steel (?), and found dimples at the welds. There was evidence of rust around one of the welds, and a pinhole crack. I''m disappointed that we didn''t get more use out of this machine.

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This distiller has worked as I expected, although I think the "5-hour" estimate of how long it takes to distill one gallon is a little optimistic. Not a problem for me I turn it on and let it go.

It produces a lot of heat in the house (can''t be avoided). In cold weather, it''s great because it helps warm up the house, but in the summer, it''s an air-conditioning nightmare (I live in Florida). So in the heat of the summer, I will probably have to move it outside.

I don''t like the plastic container. I''d rather have glass, and you can get the glass jugs but they''re expensive. I''d rather see the spout a little further out so that I could fit a standard glass jug underneath it. But for the money, I can''t find another one that has this capability.

I tested the water with a Sprite water tester and the conductivity was around 1uS/cm (microsiemens per centimeter a standard measure of water impurity), which is comparable to distilled water from Zepherhills (rain water off my dirty roof is around 9uS/cm and my ordinary Florida tap water is around 2500uS/cm not bad, and probably cleaner than other places filtered tap water goes up to 2700uS/cm which is even worse, so filters don''t do dooddily-squat). When I used the charcoal filter, the conductivity went up to around 9uS/cm, so the filter adds (probably harmless) impurities, but I use it to help capture other chemical impurities that won''t distill out.

The inside of the container gets caked-over after a single distilling. It doesn''t come off, easily. I haven''t used the chemical remover yet (I''ve only had this about a month or so), but I use a copper kitchen scrubber on it once in a while and that keeps the buildup down to a manageable level. The leftover water (a little bit at the bottom) stinks after one use (a testament to the impurity of my tap water), so it has to be rinsed out after each use (and occasionally scrubbed).

I don''t like the way the top cord connects to the bottom. I have to unplug it to take the top off and put new water in. If there was a small, built-in connector that comes loose when you take the top off, that would be ideal. Also, there should be a better way to remove the top. You have to wrap your hands around it to get it off, and if it''s hot, you''re in for a steam burn (so I don''t touch it for at least two hours after it''s done).

Finally, the only serious problem I have is that the "Reset" button is also the safety shutoff. There should be one of each. If the Reset button ever fails, there needs to be a back-up emergency switch that engages, and it should be plain for the customer/user to see. Otherwise, it could be a potential fire hazard (in other words, don''t leave the house or go to sleep with this thing on). So I run it only when I''m going to be home and able to be near it for the duration.

My previous calculations of cost to distill one gallon of water (about 26 cents energy to vaporize one gallon of water is about 8.5MJ (MegaJoules), which is about 2.4kWh (kilowatt-hours), which costs around 26 cents), may be off, since I did not include the cost of running a fan to cool the condenser, and if you cool the air with an air conditioner, multiply that number by 4 (minimum more if your air conditioner is inefficient) to get your total expense for one gallon of distilled water.

Don''t overfill the canister or you will have a pond on your kitchen cabinet.

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I have had this distiller for about a month now. We normally make 2 gallons of distilled water a day. A couple weekends ago, we had a lot of company, and made 3 to 4 gallons a day over the holiday weekend.

I thought it might be a little bit of a hassle to always be making water, but it really hasn''t been a problem. I start it before going to bed, and there is 1 gallon waiting when I wake. Part of that gallon is used to make coffee, and the rest goes in the ''fridge. I usually restart it in the morning before heading to work for our second gallon.

I had read reviews, either here or elsewhere complaining about the task of cleaning out this style of distiller. I have had no issues with buildup that is hard to remove. I normally rince out the chamber after each use. Once a week, I will use the included cleaner to remove any residue that has formed over the week. Honestly, there is almost nothing. I could probably go a month before having anything significant there. I guess that just means my source water is fairly clean. I do have a under cabinet filter for my kitchen faucet, so most sediment is already removed. To clean it, it''s just a matter of filling the boiling chamber with water, adding a couple scoops of the cleaner, and turning the machine on without the top on it for 15 to 20 minutes. After that, you just dump it out and rince it. Any residue that had developed on the bottom is gone. By "residue" mine has only shown what looks to be a slight stain or discoloration. No rock formations for crusty growths.

There is no strange taste as I have read on a few reviews. Other than myself, there have been about 15 different people that have been here and drank some of this water since I started using this machine. No one detected anything strange with the taste. The comments from others saying the water had a metalic taste must be isolated issues.

My wife did not like using the plastic jug. The water coming out of the distiller was 105 to 110 degrees. Not exactly HOT, but still fairly warm. We did not detect any "plastic" smell or taste from any of the water that came out of the plastic jug. The material the jug is made from is supposed to be low in the "biphenol whatevers" but we choose not to use it just to be safer.

The glass jugs are VERY expensive, IMO. $100 for a jug seems overboard. I found a 1 gallon glass "cookie jar" at Wal*Mart for about $7. It had a metal screw on lid, similar to a lid on a Mason Jar. We tossed that lid, though. The edge sides of this jar are straight up, so it fits well under the spout from the distiller. If you have a jar with a "bottle shape", the opening of the jar will not align under the spout from the distiller. Right now, we are using a piece of tape to hold the filter to the outlet, since this jug will not hold the filter in place. I plan on using some of my woodworking skills to make my own lid that will cover the jug while making water and be able to hold the filter. The distiller needs to sit on something about 1" tall, though to accomodate this jug, otherwise you need to make slightly less than 1 gallon of water, otherwise my filter will stick into the water when it makes a full gallon. Easy fix. For that little "problem" it is well worth the trouble to save the $100 and use this cookie jar.

We also bought 2 glass water bottles from Wal*Mart that each hold about half a gallon. So, we have 1 gallon of cold water available in the fridge while another gallon is being made.

The fan on the top of the distiller makes a "hum" although it is not excessively loud. The microwave and dishwasher are definitely louder than the fan on the distiller. I really do not notice the hum from it anymore. The noise from the distiller was really my biggest concern before I got one. I was worried it was going to sound like the blender for 5 hours while making the water.

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There are many different distillers on the market and most are very expensive, so I did a lot of homework before making this purchase. As I needed only 1-2 gallons of water per day, it came down to this unit or the Waterwise 4000. Referring to schematics of both units, it appeared that they were virtually identical in design. With that said, although the Waterwise may cost $100 more than the Megahome distiller, I cannot imagine it uses significantly better materials. I want to address that right off the bat for anyone trying to decide between the two. I cannot comment on the build quality of the Waterwise, but you will not be disappointed with the construction of the Megahome. This appliance is made to last a VERY long time. Think of how long the thin plastic/glass coffee maker at work has lasted. In contrast, this distiller is made of industrial grade stainless steel, and what plastic there is on the unit/collector flask is thick and durable. There is only one moving part, (the fan motor), and this too seems very well built. It''s also replaceable. Have you ever tried to replace a part of your coffee maker? Good luck with that. Basically, this unit is a tank. On that note, don''t expect to tuck it away in some tiny corner of your counter. Although it will fit under a standard upper cabinet, combined with the collection flask it will require about the same square footage as a toaster oven.

One more note on the fan; the noise is not a big deal. If you have kids, a dog & a doorbell, or a dishwasher, you will not even notice it. Other appliances that make as much noise as the Megahome distiller; the ice maker in your freezer, a convection oven, the kitchen faucet.

So how well does it work? I see a lot of comments regarding water flavor. This may depend on the water you are starting with, although in theory it should all turn out the same. For me personally, the water comes out crystal clear, and tastes like snow melt when cold. In my book, that''s about as good as it gets. Perhaps a better indicator of how well it works can be seen in the bottom of the pot at the end of a cycle. In addition to all the mineral salts left behind, I am left with about a tablespoon/gallon of nasty tan liquid.

It''s a pity more people are not aware of the direct impact water quality has on their health. You don''t have to be a ''wacko anti-fluoridation conspiracy theorist'' to appreciate home distilled water. Buy a distiller and I bet you will effect a positive health change in a friend simply by doing two things;

1) give them a cold glass of distiller water you have made

2) show them the sludge left behind in the distiller from only 1 gallon of public drinking water

If cost is the issue, consider that an average weight adult should be consuming approximately 1 gallon of water per day, which is easy to do once you get into the habit. And don ''t forget the ice cubes! Unless you/your family drink a lot of milk, soda, or fruit juices, this distiller will pay for itself in just a few months. If not, you don''t need a distiller.

****3 years later***

This is still one of the appliances I rely on most in my house. I''ve certainly gotten my money''s worth out of it and would not hesitate to replace it if it stopped working. The only problem I''ve had is that the start button broke off about a year ago. This is more or less a cosmetic issue as the actuator behind the button is still accessible. One reviewer mentioned rust inside the unit at the weld sites. I have noticed this too but the rust spots are very small and localized, and can easily be removed by gentle rubbing with a very small piece of fine steel wool. If I do this for a few seconds, the problem won''t reoccur for a very long time. This only seems to occur when I''ve left the distiller idle for several days after a cycle, (i.e. with moisture trapped inside), which is asking for trouble. Finally, others have commented about hard water build up. The simplest and gentlest solution is to fill the unit up with hot water, add a cup of vinegar, then turn the unit on with the fan assembly removed until the hard water deposits dissolve, (approx. 15 minutes).

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Aqua Pure EP15 Whole House Filter Replacement Cartridge Save 58% Off

• Water Filter Cartridge for Ever pure H-100
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• Reduces up to 99.99-Percent of particles 1/2 micron and larger in size including Cryptosporidium, with an exclusive recoat design
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Thought I was buying an Everpure H-100 Water filter cartridge but was shipped a generic version of cartridge instead. I don''t know if this was intentional but recommend seller make correction on Amazon Website that it is a generic of the filter. I could have bought same filter cheaper on-line at AquaPurefilters.com. Very frustrating purchase.

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Cameo Stain Steel Clean Save 63% Off

This product does a first class job.....fine grit and a polishing attribute makes stainless steel sinks sparkle. Would not use anything else!

Had used this in the past and had given up on ever seeing it again. Was elated to find it at Amazon.com. It does a fantastic job polishing my stainless cookware. Highly recommended for use.

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I used this product when I worked in school lunchroom on the large pots,worked great to remove black inside pot. This is not the same. You could scrub for days still wouldn''t work. What happened to this great cleaner?

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The Cameo stainless cleaner was easy to use and did a great job removing "tarnish" from my flatware. We have very hard water and the stains on my knives were just awful. I was unable to find this product or anything similar locally and was very pleased with this product.

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Cameo has no competition in the Stainless Cleaning department. We use this product to keep our stainless kitchen sink looking like brand new. Procedurally we use 400 600 grit wet or dry sandpaper to remove scratches, sanding in the same direction as the factory sander. After rinsing we apply the Cameo cleaner to the wet sink and polish. Our sink is 10 years old and looks like it was installed last month.

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Thermos Funtainer Bottle, Spiderman

When I was shopping for my son to start preschool, I was thrilled to find these thermos bottles. He will only drink ice water, so I thought the straw design was wonderful for him. We wanted to be kind to the environment by NOT sending a plastic bottle every day. When the Thermos cups work properly, the cups do keep the ice water cold all day long, and the straw design is okay. Plus, they do give you an extra straw when you purchase it. I thought it was the perfect cup...

HOWEVER, I am so frustrated with the Thermos lid design that I could scream!!! These cups, by the cute character designs, are geared towards younger children. My son dropped this cup once, and the lid broke. When the lid breaks, the cup is no longer spill-proof, and it cannot be used in a lunch box again (water leaked everywhere). These cups are very expensive--around $15 each. I bought him one replacement cup, and he had it for about 3 weeks before he dropped that one, and the lid broke on that one also. I cannot find any place to purchase replacement lids. And I am never going to buy another one of these cups until they change the design of the lid--or make them easier for young children with small hands to carry by adding a handle or something.

If you are lucky enough to never drop this cup, then it''s great! If you ever drop it on a hard surface, then it''s terrible.

UPDATE: I did contact the THERMOS customer care line 1-800-831-9242, and I was able to order replacement lids for the thermos cups. They only cost $2 per lid and were shipped quickly with replacement straws as well. Since you can order replacement lids, I would update my review back to 3 stars.

I bought this water bottle for my daughter and she loved it. It looks nice and pretty. The insulated stainless steel does not leak any chemicals and the plastic parts are all PBA free. The only thing I don''t like is that hinge of the plastic cap is easy to be broken. Both ours and my friends'' are broken after the bottles were dropped to the ground. So we ordered the caps from Thermos customer service again. I think it cost about $3 for each cap, not too bad.

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We purchased this Thermos (with the Hello Kitty design from Target) over 1½ years ago. It has held up through almost daily use. It is one of the best kids drink holders I''ve ever had. We actually have two, one blue one pink.

They each came with an extra straw set but my originals are still going strong.

I can put ice water in it in the morning and send my daughter to camp (outside, no refrigerator) and when she gets home late afternoon, there is still ice in it.

We use them for lunches, travel and daily household use.

Milk stays cold for up to 12 hours (although we don''t usually let milk stay out that long).

It has been tossed around (not dropped from any great height) and has rolled around the mini van and the only wear it shows is with the imprint on the outside.

We do not wash it in the dishwasher although I think you can and I take the straw apart each time I wash it it is a two piece part.

Since we put milk in it, I often clean the straw out with a pipe cleaner so that any residual milk is removed. I use a knife point to go around the inside of the straw connecting point because this can sometimes build up some milk stuff.

It sounds like a lot but it takes less than a minute to wash and I feel like it is clean when we are done.

It reassembles so easily. I''ve had straw cups that have to be carefully threaded and pushed. This just pops in.

A little pricey for a drinking cup but well worth every penny.

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UPDATE 9/3/2010

I just purchased another Funtainer (from Amazon) so that we had one at school with cold water and one at home. Coincidentally, my daughter dropped our old one at school and the top broke. It has been dropped many times in the past and it is almost two years old so I feel like it held up well. In defense of the product, she dropped it on a hard floor.

I did want to point out that the one we just received from our Amazon order did not have an extra straw set but seems to be constructed like our older one.

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We have had two of this bottles for about 2 years now. Both are THERMOS brand but they are different designs. One is a Funtainer and came on its own (bought it in-store at Target), the Hello Kitty design. The lid and straw part has held up well, but the bottom part (plastic) shattered during the first week of use (what kind of kid does NOT drop things!) and has been superglued, taped etc many times.

The second one is a FooGo and came in rigid plastic wrapping, also bought at Target. This one does not have the issue of the Funtainer with the fragile bottom, but instead, the straw has been split in half for a while now. What is worse is that the straw insert is not made of 2 but 3 pieces, an absolutely bad design because you have to take all the pieces apart to wash and then put them togheter for use again, if you dont take all the pieces apart, you risk having soap in betweek the 2 big pieces or water that will never dry up because is caught in between the 2 tight surfaces.

If Thermos could only combine the 2 designs and make one with a good 2 piece-only straw and a more flexible plastic bottom then it would justify to pay $20 for a water bottle. Until then I will keep shopping for something that makes for sense and is durable as well.

On the good side, both bottle keep water very cold (I add ice in the morning before school) for several hours and we have not had any leaking issues when the lids are closed. It is easy to close the lids properly compared to other Contigo bottles (bpa free plastic) that I bought at Costco and are a leaking nightmare if not perfectly aligned and closed properly.

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I purchased three Barbie Funtainer Thermos'' with straws. I saw the Thermos version on Amazon and was looking for something close. The Barbie and Hello Kitty ones were super cute so I bought one for each kid. At first I was really impressed! I put two ice cubes in and the thermos'' stayed freezing cold all day long outside of the fridge, even when I left them in a 100 degree car while we all went shopping, at the end of the day the ice was still intact. Nothing seemed to leak or sweat or anything. About a week later my youngest left hers with the lid up and it fell over on my couch. A second later there was a big pool of water on my couch! "No leak" apparently doesn''t apply when the lid is up. There is a small air hole next to the straw that caused all of that water to be able to get out. I turned the thermos over just to see how fast it would drip... don''t do that... when turned completely upside-down the water poured out of the straw like a little hose, and all over my floor. Luckily it was just water because if it had been fruit juice I would have been in trouble. The other main fault for me is an even bigger one. The taste! I hadn''t ever actually taken a drink out of these thermos''. When I did I was shocked at how bad it tasted. The rubber straw made the water taste like I was drinking out of a tire! Seriously, drinking from a garden hose has less of a rubber taste. I then unscrewed the top and took a sip from the thermos, but the straw had soaked in the water in the thermos and it all tasted like rubber. I tried the other two thermos straws as well and they all taste equally as bad. My kids don''t seem to notice, but I do wonder about safety with a thing like this. All in all I think they should remove "no spill" from the description and fix the straw. My kids have tons of other sips with straws and none of them taste like this!

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Frigidaire Professional Coffee Maker Replacement Water Filters 6-Pack Save 16% Off

I''m being charitable here. I replaced my old filter with this, but I''m still getting the message on the coffee pot that the filter needs to be replaced. When I opened the package the inside was filled with spilled charcoal. Lucky that my water is filtered before adding to the coffee pot. Maybe I got a bad batch!

They work fine in my frigidaire coffee maker. Price seems a bit high compared to others. They are just small charcoal filters.

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it is good to know these filters are at the front line so that prefiltered wtater is what we get

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this is exactly what I was looking for to continue filtering the water in my coffee maker which gets used everyday. Good value and loved buying online for convenience.

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My coffee pot did not come with a filter in the coffee pot, I found the holder in the water compartment in the back of the coffee pot after reading the directions. I ordered them on line and it was really easy to follow the directions to place the filter in the holder. I enjoy my morning coffee and can tell a difference in the improved flavor of the coffee with the filter.

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CLR Power Plumber Pressurized Drain Opener Plunger Kit Save 32% Off

I have used this product on my bathroom sink, bathtub and kitchen sink and it works perfect every time! You cannot compare it to anything else. There are other products that say they do the same thing, but they just don''t work anywhere near as good as this particular brand. It clears hair, bath oil, cooking oil, food and other deposits in seconds! I highly recommend this to anyone who is looking for a fast, dependable and sure fire way to clear a slow drain or stopped up drain. The instructions are very clear and must be followed for it to work correctly. I almost look forward to a clogged drain just so I can enjoy how fast this works. I have used it at other people''s houses and it amazed everyone. BUY THIS! It is cheaper, faster and longer lasting than you will ever imagine!

I have problem with my bathtub for many years. Slow drain and then I buy those chemical to get rid of it, after few weeks or couple months, started slow again. I been doing this for so many years and countless $. Finally, it does not work anymore. I had plumber came to take care of my kitchen sink last year, after couple of hours of noise and couple of tools later, it clear up. But I had to clean the big mess he left me. I don''t want this to happen to my bathroom, which is in my bedroom. I saw the review on Amazon, then found a good price at eBay, I ordered it but kind of worry it would not work. This cost more then few bottles of drano or liquid plumber, but I am just sick and tired of the slow drain.

I got it and follow the instruction, few seconds later, it clear up. I could not believed my nightmare finally over just like that! This is environmental friendly also, I could not be happier. What a great product!

9/2010

This is a great product! After months passed, the drain still work very nicely, without re-apply the product.

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One of my toilets wasn''t flushing all the way so I spent most of last night and some of this morning plunging it with no results. I wanted to see if I could find this locally before I ordered it online so I called around some hardware stores and no one carried the kit. I finally found it at a Publix grocery store. One "pump" and the toilet was cleared. It sure beats plunging over and over and over. It says that it can be used up to 15 times...I paid $15 for the kit...so that''s $1 per "pump"!! VERY easy to use with GREAT results!!

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The old design used a wide rubber suction cup head that formed a tight seal and cleared clogs in seconds.

The new design uses a foam head that I have tried and tried to get to form a seal, but it doesn''t. No matter how hard I press on it, air (and dirty toilet water) ERUPT out from the side of this foam head, every time. I even experimented on a clean unclogged toilet and was certain to completely cover the drain.

I cannot fathom why they would make a design change that would not only be LESS effective, but COMPLETLEY INEFFECTIVE, thereby rendering the product USELESS. I can only imagine that it must have been some sort of copyright or patent issue... which of course causes all consumers to lose.

One star until they reinstate the original WORKING design.

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For years I''ve struggled to keep my low-flow, low-profile toilets clear flowing. Well this product does the trick without paying a plumber $75 or more. I had to follow use with a little plunger action, but no biggy. The toilet flushed fine after one application.

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HM Digital TDS-3 Handheld Meter

I just bought one of these units earlier today as my old unit had failed months ago and I noticed that my plants were having some difficulties with their growth. So, yeah, I paid a good bit more than it is being sold here but then again my plants were having troubles. So after some serious changes to my hydroponics system for my lettuce and tomato plants I hope to be seeing some good changes over the new week or so... I also found that I needed to implement some minor water cooling to my reservoir as well as this has a nice temperature meter built in as well. Water should be maintained at 75degF.

Right now I''m only running a 10gallon system but the way I have it setup I''m able to grow 16 Lettuce plants and 1 tomato plant.

I did have to re-calibrate the meter as soon as I got it as it was not reading any were it was supposed to, It was off by 140ppm. it was reading 860 when it should have been reading 1000, I was using some 1k sodium solution that I got at my local hydroponics store (30 min drive... not really local....)

The temp sensor in it seems pretty accurate as I tested it on some water that I left a thermometer in and left to come to room temp and tested the unit and then tested it again after leaving the water in the fridge all morning. It was pretty much spot on.

If I come across and problems I will adjust my review but this unit does come with a nice 3 year warranty and typically TDS meters will last a good 3-4 years without issue and can last 7+ years with low use.

Things to keep in mind for testing:

RO (reverse osmosis) water filtration system:

The difference from your tap water to RO water should not exceed 90% IMO. Typically once I get to 90% I will go ahead and replace the filters. To come to this figure simply test your tap water from the faucet write that reading down and then take another reading from water taken fro the RO system. Simply divide the numbers and you will have your percentage. subtract that number from 100 and that will give you the efficiency level of your RO system.

When testing for your hydroponics system you will want to keep a note pad so that you can keep track of your numbers so you don''t forget them...

Remember to test your water that you are using first before adding anything to it... Write that number down. I just like having my base numbers available...

Now adjust your PH of that water and test again, write that number down.

Now to get the proper PPM of nutrients in your system you simply add the PPM value you want your plants to have (typically 1200 for nutrients for general growth and as little as 600 for seedlings) to your prior number you got from your water/ph adjustment. Once you have those values.

Now write down what your total value is. This is about the amount you will need to maintain the system at.

other calculations:

Seeing as you have the PPM value of your base water and your PH adjusted water you should know how much 1cc affects 1 gallon of water. You will want to figure this number out so that if you find you need to adjust your PH again you will be able to know how it will affect your PPM value and be able to adjust the numbers accordingly as to what your final total PPM will need to be with your nutrients in the system.

Hope this helps those of you debating on getting this type of meter to understand the importance of this type of meter.

If I have any problems with this unit I will come back to adjust my review.

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Watts Carbon Block Filter Cartridge

I have been using several other types of whole house carbon block sediment and odor removal water filters over the last 3 or 4 years now. Our water is supplied by a deep well (540 feet) and the water has been tested as quite good except for an odor which might be hydrogen sulfide but that has not been verified in testing. Anyway, until I installed the first Watts Carbon Block Filter I have had to change other brand carbon water filters every 2 or 3 weeks. The Watts filter, even though we have had unusually high water usage during December, is still going strong relative to odor removal after 3 weeks. I am projecting that I will not have to change the water filter more than once a month the way the Watts filter is performing so far.

I read one review on the web that stated that the Watts filter lasted longer in that families experience and that is why I looked into trying the Watts product. I have heard that a carbon filter using coconut shell based carbon is more effective at odor removal and that type of carbon is evidently what Watts uses in their product.

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Thermax AF2 Home Enviro Water Filtration Vacuum

I purchased the original AF1 from a direct sales person many years ago. At that time, I paid a little over $2,000. What seems an outrageous price for a vacuum cleaner, it really paid for itself over the years. The suction is always strong and I have never found another vacuum that works as well at picking up dirt, hair, food, etc. True, I haven''t had the need to purchase many others, but the ones I have purchased to supplement the Thermax were always a disappointment. The latest, a Hoover Wind Tunnel (highly rated by CR Magazine) was no comparison in performance.

A few years ago, Thermax offered the AF2 at a significant discount to current AF1 owners. I paid a little over $600 without the water extraction option. I didn''t need it since the old AF1 was still working after 20 years of weekly use. The AF2 is identical in performance to the AF1. The difference is a more compact design and an easier to clean recovery tank system. This is the part most people may find too cumbersome and not worth the hassle. You can''t just open the top and throw out a dust bag or empty the dirt into the trash. The recovery tank must be emptied into the toilet. Depending on how many people (or animals) with long hair reside in the house, hair makes cleaning the various tank parts a little more difficult. I usually take the tank outside and rinse off all the parts with a hose and then let it dry outside. A couple foam filters also need to be rinsed once in a while as well. The main filter is the water.

Since the dirt and dust are trapped in the water, there is very little dust in the exhaust. The is real big plus for those with allergy problems. The vacuum even comes with various oils to place in the tank to scent the exhaust while vacuuming. You can also use the tank as an air cleaner by setting it in the midde of a room and letting it run without the hose attached. Other vacuums, with filter bags or bag-less, always leave a musty odor behind after finishing a room.

I''m not so sure I would pay the $2,400 that Amazon has priced for a new one, unless it came with all the options and accessories. The bottom line is, it vacuums better than anything else out there and is very reliable. The only downside I can see is the price and having to clean the recovery tank after each use. There may be lower prices on the net somewhere, but you''ll have to live with the hassle. I have for many years and it was definitely worth it for me.

I am sorry to be so negative, but I have neverbeen so negative about a prduct. I purchased it thinking it would be a good carpet cleaner.

I have a Miele vacuum and no way does it compare to the miele. It is aso bulky and complicated. The carpet cleaner is terrible.

The suction on the vacuum as well as the carpet cleaner is very poor.

All it does is spray the water well.The suction is so poor it does not pick up the dirt and water. Then the hose broke. This broke on the second attempt to use it.

At this point it has set here a year and I just want to send it back fr it takes up space.

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I have owned the Thermax AF2 for almost 3 years now. I love it. It keeps the pet hair from flying around (with 2 border collies we have a lot of hair) while I vacuum. Cleans the air at the same time. I am now shopping for the attachment for the steam cleaner. I cannot imagine anyone not loving it.

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I bought one of these from Thermax about a year ago. I love the vacuum''s performance. You can maneuver the wand/hose into places you can''t ever get to with a regular upright vacuum (under beds, etc.) It really gets a lot of dirt out of the carpet and off the floor (comes with a hard surface broom tool) you see it when you examine the water tank. The water tank is easy to clean. However, the tank''s water gets dirty quickly and requires a few to several changes while vacuuming your house (even if you vacuum once a week) which is a hassle. The hot water extraction/shampooing feature works well too (I have small children who make lots of spills). The manufacturer has good customer service. However, they now sell for over $2600 (I paid $860 for the vacuum + $250 for the vacuum plus shampooing kit and a few months later their price more than doubled). I wouldn''t buy it for that but the $800 range was more reasonable.

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Everpure H-104 (H104) Water Filter Replacement Cartridge

According to specifications I read this filter was supposed to be the same as the Everpure H-104 with regard to filter capacity. It''s about half the size, costs half as much, but lasts less than half as long as the Everpure in my use. I tried to save some money, but in the end I didn''t really. I only tried this product once, then went back to the Everpure.

Now the Omnipure filter fit and worked as far as filtering the water and taste improvement. The flow slowed significantly toward the end of the filter use, where the Everpure doesn''t. I just don''t consider it a good deal compared to the original Everpure filter.

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KitchenAid 12-Cup Glass Carafe Coffee Maker Save 20% Off

We bought this KitchenAid coffee maker to replace our beloved Cuisinart one that we''d had for about 4 years. I was hesitant to switch brands but we''ve always had good luck with KitchenAid and so far, this coffee maker doesn''t disappoint. I really like the removable water reservoir for cleaning purposes. It''s generally easy to set for morning brewing (though admittedly, it took me a few tries to get it right I did find the Cuisinart easier to set initially). I like the "bold" brewing feature. And I like the blue lit display.

All in all this has proven to be a reliable, attractive, and overall solid coffee maker that I would recommend to others.

"ok guys and gals, here is my story, i''ve been using a black and decker space saver coffee maker mainly because of the removable water tank. the carafe drizzled coffee alll over the counter, the water tank could not be set full of water over nite in the maker because the water would leak out at the seal. and it made some incredibly weak coffee. but i trudged through because i don''t like the idea of pouring water into the most of the time tiny opening most manufacturers give you. all i can see is that i''m usually pretty messy anyway, so pictures of water all over the counter. and i didn''t and don''t want that. hence i wanted a pot that offered the fill in the sink. so back to the old maker, so i used the b&d for not quite a year and when you "sneak " a cup it drip drip drip coffee onto the hot plate, which now has caused the hot plate to rust out. i had almost gotten to the point of not wanting to make coffee... and i love me some coffee. so when i saw this coffee maker offered by kitchenaid, and saw that it was brand new design, and it had no reviews yet, i was very hesitant to purchase it. so much so that i have been several weeks trying to decide if i would risk it. i mean 80 bucks is 80 bucks. if it was 20 i might have risked it earlier. so anyway, i finally decided to throw some money at it and see if it would actually work. and guys, AWESOME. i love it. i only have to use half as much coffee beans and the coffee comes out way stronger than the b&d ever dreamed of. if this coffee maker lasts as long as it looks like it will then i will truly be one very happy coffee drinker. only time will tell. if i remember i''ll try to come back in a few months and do any update review, but so far i would have to say this is very much money well spent. maranatha"

*** ok, two week update... it is still awesome. the carafe pours without putting coffee on the countertop, which is awesome. when i sneak a cup while it is brewing there is no leakage, which is awesome, the temperature is extremely hot, i cut my coffee with milk so after getting the ingredients mixed the temperature is perfect. after brewing when you open the lid to clean out the old grounds it does have condensation go onto the lid for the water resevoir, but to me that is no big deal. the bold setting on the coffee gets the full flavor out of the beans. the removable water resevoir, as of this date shows no sign of leaking. so as of this update, two weeks out, i''m still on the "i recommend this coffee maker to everybody who drinks coffee, it is awesome" oh i see a guy gave this thing 3 stars, this is his only review, which to me sounds kind of odd, maybe he works for the competition. so if you are in the market for a new coffee maker, i highly recommend this one. oh and btw, i drink two pots of coffee every day, so my coffee pot gets well used. will update later on down the road if i remember

***** 9 MONTH UPDATE ***** still awesome, still glad i have it, and i still recommend it and confirm everything i have said up to this point. this is my last update on this unless something really wierd happens.

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This is a good coffee maker with a very pleasing design. It is, however, the most water retaining coffee maker I have ever had. I love that the water tank is removable, and it''s a good thing that it is because there''s always a little puddle of water left in it that needs to be drained. The carafe is a nice weight and does not leak coffee as you pour. But it also retains liquid because the heavy black lip around the top allows liquid to seep underneath. This measns when you pour the coffee or when you rinse it out with water, there is no way the last bit will be removed. That darn seal will hold on to some every time you tilt to pour. The top of the coffee maker has two lids which can''t be opened at the same time. One lid reveals the coffee filter. The inside of this lid puddles up so much that it needs to be wiped dry if you are one who likes to set the coffee maker the night before. Otherwise it will leak down on to your dry coffee grounds. The other lid is the top of the water tank. This is the only coffee maker I''ve had that will not allow both areas to be opened at the same time for air drying purposes. Since the water tank is removable, this is not a major issue. I like KitchenAid products and this machine makes a good cup of coffee. If dealing with left over water is of no concern, I would recommend this product.

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I bought this coffee pot as a temporary replacement (while I wait on a part for my Cuisinart Grind/Brew so I can go back to that one). It was the least expensive "decent" coffeepot that was available in the store for immediate purchase at BB & B. I was intrigued by the KitchenAid brand, as I know their large kitchen appliances are good (my mom has used them forever), but I had never seen a coffee pot by them. We have had several Cuisinart coffee makers over the years and they are good, but most have needed replacement after about 2-3 years. So, anyway, I got this machine home and went online to see the reviews (this was the one machine that I had NOT already read the reviews on before going to the store) and was worried after reading all the horror stories about the leaking and mess. But, hubby needed his coffee at 4:30 this morning, so I went ahead and opened it up to give it a shot. I read the manual and took it out of the box, removed the packaging stuff and set it on the counter. I washed the stuff you are supposed to and when I went to rinse the carafe, I think I stumbled on something that might be causing some of those other reviewers a problem. I filled the carafe at the sink just as if the machine were dripping coffee into the top of the carafe lid. (A medium/small drizzle of water directly onto the "bubble" top of the carafe.) It was an interesting experiment that demonstrated that if the carafe was not almost perfectly level, or the water didn''t flow almost directly straight onto the middle of the bubble top, then it ran off the sides of the carafe lid. So I wonder... if perhaps some of those folks have a countertop that is slightly less than level. I know in our first home, I had countertops that were not level. Not noticeable most of the time, but it would have probably been enough to cause this issue with this pot. Also, after paying careful attention to that, and seeing that the depressed area around the "bubble" of the lid is rather small and that the REST of the lid is completely flat I set the carafe into the coffee maker. And noticed that if you don''t have the handle oriented to the direct front of the machine (if it is turned to either side) it pushes the pot out just slightly enough that the proper angle is not achieved with the bubble top and the bottom of the brew basket.... in other words, the coffee will end up dripping off to the side of the bubble enough that it will run off the lid (because it will flow outside the little depression around the bubble). If the handle is to the front, then the coffee flows straight down onto the top of the bubble thingee and it works perfectly.

I also practiced (can''t believe I am even typing this) pouring from the carafe over the sink with just water as I was washing/rinsing the carafe. There was not one single drip. No matter how fast or slowly I poured. So I don''t understand the problem others are having. Maybe after some use the carafe seal will become damaged or something, but for now, I couldn''t ask for anything more!

I ran the original water only cycle to rinse/clean the machine for first time use. Then set it up for a pot of coffee. Hubby turned it on this morning in the wee hours (like 5 a.m.) and then after making his cup, poured the rest into the thermal carafe (from our Cuisinart) so it would stay warm for me, since I wasn''t going to be up until closer to 8:00 a.m. He didn''t leave it on the warmer at all... just straight into the carafe. I poured my first cup around 8:45 a.m. this morning and it was still hot. :)) And tasted pretty good... I will have to tweak it a little, but that is the amount of grounds to use, not an issue with the coffee pot itself. Anyone who says it isn''t hot, must have a different machine that what was inside our box.

As for dripping/leaks from the carafe... I guess only time will tell. But I had NO water or coffee anywhere except in the carafe where it belongs.

So, make sure your counter is level, and make sure you orient the carafe into the machine with the handle in the front (not to the sides) and I don''t think you should have any problems. I think it works great! And was certainly worth the $68 I paid for it (after the BB&B 20% off coupon).

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I''ve read all the comments here and think some people may have missed the point: It Brews Great Coffee! Much better than any other maker I''ve found (except maybe for a worn out Krups I found at a vacation rental unit at the beach). Yes, it has a wide carafe so if you pour too fast the coffee comes out in a wider stream than the cup can catch. Yes, the condensation that occurs on the bottom of the lid means that when you lift the lid to put in a new filter you get some water dribbled onto the top at the back. Yes, it drips slow on the "BOLD" setting, because that allows the water to pick up more flavor out of the grounds as it passes through. Yes, it leaves some water in the bottom of the reservoir. I''ve always assumed that is probably because it has a charcoal filter at the bottom in a little well, and it needs to stay moist. But since the reservoir is removable, if you don''t like this then pour it out. This KitchenAid brews really great coffee! So my advice is: pour slower; wipe up the condensation; don''t worry about the water at the bottom, and be more patient while you wait for the Bold coffee to brew. I turn it on then go out to get the paper off the driveway. It will be done when I get back. I have had one of these machines for more than a year, and I''m now buying another one for my second home because while I''m here I miss not having really great coffee. The maker that I have here now doesn''t drip, pour funny, or leave water in the bottom, but neither does it make the kind of coffee I''ve become accustomed to with my KitchenAid. Did I mention it brews really great coffee?

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Tap Master tmjrf2 Tap Master Jr F2 Counter Top Water Filtration System (White)

• Countertop convenience with undercounter-like filtration results
• Clean design
• Portable
• Heavy duty, long-reach chrome faucet
• change the filter every 3 months or 500-Gallon depending on the hardness of your water

First, the review::

**My water tastes completely different, and I noticed on the first sip. It tastes like water, instead of water that''s been laced with some kind of weird aftertaste or partially steeped in a foreign substance. When I have a cup of tea, I find that even the tea tastes more crisp and simple. It''s not hampered with odd flavors from whatever was in my water. And, since I enjoy my tea a great deal, this is good news to me. :)

**Installation was really simple. I did it in less than five minutes while chatting with a friend on the phone with the phone pinned with my shoulder. Really low-effort. Just twisting a few pieces and using a little wrench dealie. No crouching under the sink or drilling holes. Not an intimidating process in the least.

**Water pressure is surprisingly strong. I can fill a pot without it taking all day.

**I have to move and travel frequently, and I know I can remove and re-install this in a snap, no matter where I have to go, without damage or interruption to the plumbing or water system of the next place. It''s also compact enough to be packed into a suitcase without sacrificing a lot of room or adding inconvenient weight.

**Overall, I''m impressed at how uncomplicated and unconfusing this setup is. I get filtered water quickly and can get on with my day. I think the price is also very fair, especially for the peace of mind I feel having filtered water and the better enjoyment of the taste in my drinks and cooking.

Second, the basics::

I really know very little about water filtration so I had a few questions before I bought this item. I think that, for those like me, who don''t know much about the process, it can be confusing trying to pick out a filter because what may be common knowledge to some people gets glossed over. Basic questions are sometimes not covered because it seems assumed that the potential customer should know them. In case there''s anyone who is feeling that way, I''m going to offer a few basic tidbits about my experience with this filter in case it might be of use. If you''re already comfortable with the basics of water filtration, this will be too simplistic for use, I''m sure, so never mind it.

The product is much like the photo, except that the photo doesn''t show how it connects to your water system, which I found confusing. Is it a tank? Would that mean it has a tiny capacity? Does it connect to the plumbing? Would I have to drill holes in the counter or sink?

Thankfully, it was a no to all of that.

What this unit is, is actually a fitting that goes onto the end of your faucet (not pictured) and a slender white tubing that connects from the fitting and into the tall, white unit, which houses a filter. When you turn on your water, water flows out of the tap as normal. (The fitting allows for this.) When you want filtered water, you pull a diverter pin on the fitting and the flow goes, instead, through the tubing, and into the filter, where it trickles down, is cleaned, and comes out the unit''s own spout. When you are done, turn off the water as normal on your faucet, or push the pin back in and water will return to flowing from your faucet head.

The filter unit does hold some water inside it after you''re done, but it''s not stored water meant for drinking. When you first turn on the water and divert it to the filter, wait a few seconds for the stagnant water to clear, then collect what you need. The filter doesn''t need time to build up and process or slowly drip through. You just turn on the water and it starts flowing. There''s no concern of capacity not meeting demand and the filtered water won''t ''run out''. It comes out of the filter as quickly as it would come out of your faucet''s tap.

As for the tubing, it''s not something you can really hide or cover, but apart from the potential aesthetic issue some people might have, there''s no physical inconvenience of tangling or twisting or anything. (but really, you''re already making the choice to put a mini white water tower on your counter, so do you care about aesthetics?) There''s just enough lead for you to let it run back behind your sink and put the unit off to the side. While that may be a negative for some, the benefit of having an on-top-of-counter unit is that you don''t have to do any tricky installations, I suppose. You just place the unit on your counter, twist off your faucet''s current cap, twist on the unit''s fitting, and you''re done.

If you''re looking for a full house system or some really hardcore equipment, I don''t think this is really what you''re looking for, but if you''re looking for inexpensive, quick to put in, easy use, for some good drinking and cooking water for you or your family, this has been a great purchase for me and I would recommend it for others.

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I''ve only had this for 1 month, but I feel safe enough to give a 5 star review. The setup was easy as pie; no tools were needed at all, only two fingers. Screw off your faucet cap, screw on the filter director/regulator, and you''re done. It was actually easier than attaching my old Brita faucet filter. That thing was a pain in the neck that leaked constantly, and got dirty because it was made of plastic, etc. The Tap Master F2''s attachment doesn''t leak at all (which is saying something with my old, crusty faucet), and is made of metal/chrome, so it blends in and can easily be washed off.

The picture above is misleading; there is a white hose that goes from your faucet to the filter. It''s kind of stiff, so you may want to wind it around the filter and swing it back behind your sink knobs to keep it out of the way.

The water tastes SO great. I made iced tea in the fridge with this right after I bought it, and WOW, I know why tea always tasted kind of bitter to me now; because the water was bad. Tea tastes soo good now. I can''t stop drinking it. I love getting a cold glass of water. I make ice cubes with this too, and even those are nice. Fluoride free is the way to be!

I haven''t yet changed the filter on it, but when I do, I''ll update this review to tell how hard/easy that was too. Overall, money well spent!

Update 3-22-12: I just received my replacement filter and had a bit of difficulty getting the bottom to unscrew (probably because I waited so long to replace it, my own fault). You might have to whack the unit against the countertop a few times to break things up to get it to come loose. After that, you just twist off the bottom, lift out the old, drop in the new. The instructions say to clean it with bleach and let it air dry, but it was very clean inside mine so I took the lazy way out. If there was slime or a musty odor, I would have washed it, but there was zero slime and when I sniffed the inside it actually smelled good! Like, I-wanted-to-keep-breathing-it good. Definitely clean, which I was not expecting. Easy process!

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This is a great product...Having been an Oceanus distributor many years ago Im knowledgeable....This is well made, easy to install and use...Good flow and quality...Not only does it make your drinking better, but plants love the fact that is removes flouride...My hawaian Thai plant gets flouride burn on the tips, this treats that problem...Cartridge lasts a long time and is reasonable...the company reps are a pleasure to talk with and are very helpful...Would highly recommend this product...dogs like it, and etc.

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I love my new Tap Master F-2 Filtration System! I''ve been meaning to get a filtration system that would remove fluoride (and chlorine too) ever since I discovered to my dismay that my Brita filter actually prided itself of leaving a "healthy amount of fluoride" behind. Eeek!

But I didn''t really want to deal with the hassle of having to install an under-counter filter, or spend hundreds of dollars.

And then I found this one. For less than a hundred dollars, it was perfect for my needs, took just minutes to set up, and I was able to arrange the tubing so it wouldn''t get in the way. The filter just sits next to my sink and produces all the clean and great-tasting water I want.

So now I have finally gotten into the habit of drinking lots and lots of water.

Okay so I have had this filter for about a month. Here in Ok city we have really bad water with a whole lot of toxins and contaminates. I bought this filter for my family especially for my baby to have cleaner drinking water. It made the water have a funny taste so I bought TDS water quality tester and tested my tap water which read 190 which is bad, then I tested the water from the filter and I got the same reading 190! So I thought maybe something was wrong so I tested bottled water that my husband brought home from work and it test 0 which is what you want in regards to water purity. So I called the company and told them the situation and they told me not to worry about it because all a TDS meter test is the mineral content. That made no sense to sense you would think it would at least get some stuff out of the water if it''s minerals or not! So I called the makers of the TDS meter and they said the TDS meter reads the TOTAL total dissolved solids including contaminants and toxins so if the filter is working the reading should be significantly lower. I even tested the water from our shower head filter that is only supposed to get the chlorine out and and had a lower reading then I got from this filter and I bought the shower head filter from walmart for ten bucks! I am really hurt and almost in tears here. We are not rich and we bought this filter for 100 dollars plus a 30 dollar extra filter that does not seem to work at all and I have been giving this water to my family for over a month. No wonder our plants are even dying. You really cant trust anybody these days at all. We just moved here from Germany and in Germany we do not have this problem with contaminated water. Well so I have made about 5 phone calls today and I finally found a place that will test my water to see for sure if the filter is working at all. When I get the results I will write back. And no I don''t work for another company or I would of told you to buy something else. Just a plane ol'' military wife. I am really hurt over this. We just don''t have money to give away to crooks.

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Hayward Pro-Grid Pool Filter Clamp Assembly Brass Sleeve Nut Only

This sleeve nut is exactly what I needed. The old one has been stripped to nothing because we used a crescent wrench for far too long and it just ate away the soft brass. This one takes a 3/4" socket which makes taking this thing on and off way easier. I will say it is a pain to get the spring off the old one, but if you have access to a vice it would be quite easy. So glad this is available, if not Hayward want $250 for a whole new clamp set.

Perfect fit for what I needed for the filters. Can''t run a pool without it. If you need to replace this bolt get this one it seems as if it''s made of better materials

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Great product, worked our perfectly. My pool is 17 years old and this product was exactly what I needed. I ordered 2 and they were delivered in just 4 days. Advice, clean the screw thoroughly and use car wheel bearing grease for smoother fitting and this will also prevent rust.

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I desperately needed to replace the clamp bolt on my Hayward DE filter and this did the trick very nicely. Price was very high, otherwise it would be a 5 stars. Since Hayward discontinued this part (??!!??) which baffles me, I guess you gotta pay what you gotta pay when the existing part breaks... just don''t go crazy tightening this thing is all I can say, it is only brass after all.

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#35 Aprilaire Humidifier Replacement Water Panel

It fits okay but it isn''t quite up to the standard of quality of the original filter.....time will tell if it is as good. (no coating on it)

We purchased the Aprilaire Humidifier replacement filter from Amazon. The filter seems to work great. It was a good purchase for a reasonable price.

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I dont know what else to say but it dropped right in, and now that the weather is cold, it seems to be working well with my Aprilaire Humidifier. Will buy again when needed. Price was great.

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I lurk when the repairman is on the property and I learned to replace my own filter''s at less than half the price! These are once or twice a year filter''s and this filter works great and was speedy delivery.

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This is my second time using this item. Due to hard water I had to replace it in 14 months which is much longer than recommended and it still did a good job.

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Mr. Coffee JWX39 Coffeemaker Save 3% Off

We have had Mr. Coffee Machines in our home for decades. We have also tried other brands over the yearsthe one cup Keurig being a recent favorite because of all the different delicious flavors you can try. Mr.Coffee always has one issue, and that is, it makes a weaker cup of coffee unless you use more beans or stronger beans. This JWX39 Model is a first, as it has both a regular and strong brew modeand the strong mode, for the first time ever, actually makes a STRONG cup of coffee. It seems to take a minute or two longer on the strong modebut a wonderful strong delicious cup of coffee is what you get for that extra minute or two. This model makes the strongest cup of coffee we have ever had from Mr. Coffee and this is a first for us! No more extra beans or stronger beanssaving us money.

The 12 cup programmable coffeemaker itself is stainless and black, very light weight and a nice size for the counter. It has an on/off light, removeable filter basket, a pause and serve, a 2 hour auto shut off and even a cleaning cycle. The glass carafe is dishwasher safe and there is a ding sound when the coffee is ready and also when it shuts down after 2 hours. This bundle comes with the coffeemaker, a grinder, a permanent gold filter basket (never buy paper filters againsaving money) and two water filters. Do you need water filters? I can only tell you that when we don''t use them, the coffee is bitter. The permanent gold basket coffee filter is a huge money saver and lasts for years. As for the grinderthis is the greatest item in the bundle. The grinder isn''t the best one on the market, but if you grind and stop and shake it up a bit and then grind moreit all comes out even. Just grinding it, without shaking it up, comes out part thin and part rough. The shaking gets it even.

We put the beans in the grinder and experimented with adding different spices and flavorsvanilla beans, cinnamon, drop of peppermint oil, coco, powdered chocolate and different spices. Wowwhat fun it is to come up with wonderful flavors custom made to our tastes! The biggest thing we noticed is how inexpensive it is to have a custom made cup of coffee compared to the very expensive Keurig tiny cups. Mr. Coffee with a grinder is a huge money saver! This Bundled Mr. Coffee Set makes a delicious strong OR regular cup of coffee, it filters out any bitterness, you never have to buy paper filters and you can make a custom cup of coffee that everyone will enjoy with the grinder. And after you are finished enjoying your delicious cup of coffee, it has a special cleaning cycle and dishwasher safe carafe to save you time. Because this coffeemaker is the first Mr. Coffee one that makes a strong delicious cup of coffee without adding extra or stronger beans, I would rate it 5 stars based on that alone, but with the wonderful bundle that lets you create any delicious cup you can dream up, it really earns 5 stars!

Waited for over six months to review this Mr. Coffee JWX39 Coffeemaker, Grinder, Water Filter, and Permanent Filter Bundle that I purchased here in February 2012, as over the years I''ve had too many failures with drip coffeemakers of all types, and wanted to see if this one might hold up. So far it has, but this will be a dynamic review, with updates as necessary. These are the high and low points:

Likes:

+ Makes excellent coffee; brew strength can be set for either regular or strong coffee

+ Mild alarm sounds when coffee is ready; no need to watch the pot

+ Completely programmable; set the unit for when you want it to turn on

+ 2-hour auto shut-off; keeps coffee warm for 2 hours, automatically shuts off

+ Water window on right; shows the amount of water in the reservoir

+ Carafe can be removed while coffee is brewing; good for that early cup

+ Attractive black and stainless steel finish; easy to clean

+ Excellent selection of accessories with this bundle

Dislikes:

Water drips from bottom of brew basket when carafe is removed

Clock may be difficult for some users to read

In Use:

This Mr. Coffee JWX39 Coffeemaker is a pleasure to use. It came well packaged, and was quite easy to set up. The directions are easy to follow, and once the time was set and unit was programmed, followed the directions for cleaning the coffeemaker prior to its initial use. This coffee maker measures 9 ½ inches wide by 11 ½ inches deep by 20 inches high. The size is right, but be aware that you need to allow an extra 9 to 10 inches to open the left-hinged top to change the coffee filter and add water.

From that first pot of coffee, the quality has been as good as any automatic drip coffeemaker that I''ve used, regardless of cost. This particular bundle comes equipped with the following accessories:

> Mr. Coffee IDS59-4 Electric 2-2/7-Ounce Coffee Grinder

> Mr. Coffee WF10 Water Filter

> Mr. Coffee GTF2-1 Gold Tone Permanent Filter

All of these have proven to be very handy and good selections for a bundled package such as this. One concern that I had from prior experience was the glass carafe. If you ever break it (and it happens), the Mr. Coffee PLD12-2 12-Cup Replacement Decanter is the correct one to get, and I looked this up prior to purchasing this unit.

Experience is a great teacher, and one thing that I''ve learned over the years is that minerals (usually calcium or limestone) found in water will leave deposits in any coffeemaker of this type, which will affect its performance. To decalcifying this or any similar coffeemaker, you don''t need commercial solutions. Follow the regular cleaning decalcifying instructions that come with the coffeemaker but substitute 4 cups of undiluted, white household vinegar. With this unit, the cleaning cycle is automatic, and will take about 45 minutes to complete. But read the directions the first time.

Getting this particular coffeemaker was almost like a trip to the past. The Mr. Coffee brand drip coffeemaker was first made available for home use in 1972, and I was one of those early adopters. That simple white unit with its wood grain face and removable drip basket became my favorite kitchen appliance while in college, and it lasted for years.

A friend gave me my first Krups drip coffeemaker as a gift after I had broken the glass carafe on my original Mr. Coffee unit, and keeping this short, it became a cycle between Krups and Braun over the years, usually ending with the units burning out. Sometimes they were repairable, but over time that also seemed to change as manufacture went from Germany to Mexico and beyond.

Summary:

When my last Braun quit working over a year ago, I started looking again. I came very close to getting the Cuisinart DCC-2650 Brew Central 12-Cup Programmable Coffeemaker, which had all of the right features, but when I searched further here on Amazon, I found this unit by Mr. Coffee on sale at the time, and bought it on impulse.

Other than the minor dislikes that I''ve noted above, this Mr. Coffee JWX39 Coffeemaker Bundle has performed quite well. Again, it''s been in service a bit over six months now, and has continued to reliably make one to two pots of good, strong coffee daily. For now I''ll call this a solid 4-star product, and if it makes it past its first year, I''ll be back to upgrade it to a 5-star recommendation... wish me luck.

8/28/2012

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Before buying this "bundle", make sure you actually want and will use all of the components. Otherwise you''re better off just buying individual items that you really want separately. Since we have well water, the included water filters that remove chlorine are of little use to me. I probably wouldn''t use them anyway because I see them as just something more to fool with when making a pot of coffee.

The grinder works well, and freshly ground coffee does taste pretty good. However, I quickly lost interest in it and have only used it a few times.

As far as the main piece of the package, the coffee pot, it''s a nice looking appliance that makes a decent pot of coffee. I set up my coffee pot the night before and have never detected and plastic taste by doing that, as others have complained.

The coffee brews in a reasonable amount of time, though I noticed the time is lengthened when setting the brew strentgth to strong. There''s a mostly universal pause and pour feature on this model that works fairly well. Most of the time a few drips hit the hot plate when I use the feature.

If you want to take advantage of the built in clock, place Mr. Coffee in a well lit spot or you won''t be able to read those hard to see digital digits.

Filling the pot could be more convenient with a larger opening. I find that it''s easier to add water to a pot with a swing out filter design. The window that indicates the amount of water in the cavity is easy to read even in moderate light.

If you place the Mr. Coffee under a cabinet like I did, you''ll have to move it every time you fill or clean it. The large door atop the 13 inch tall appliance hits the bottom of our cabinets.

When the coffee is down to the last few drops of brewing, Mr. Coffee alerts you with a repeating beep that eventually stops. For me the signal is annoying and unnecessary, but some may like this feature.

After two weeks of use the glass carafe developed a crack. I discovered the crack after a pot of coffee leaked all over the counter top and dripped down into the dishwasher and onto the floor. What a great way to begin the day!

I''m having a difficult time finding a replacement carafe. When I went to the Mr. Coffee site, this specific model isn''t listed. Replacements on Amazon may work,: one mentions the JW series, and it''s only dollars.

My recommendation: If you decide on this Mr. Coffee model, you''re better off buying the bundle components separately. Be aware of its 13" height and 9" by 7" lid when planning its placement. My coffee pot will be on hiatus until I can find a suitable replacement carafe.

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Like many, I enjoy fresh brewed coffee in the morning before starting out the day. And good coffee helps you to start the day in a positive note. As an avid coffee drinker, I do prefer percolated coffee over drip coffee method. However, I also enjoy drip coffee when it is available. This particular item is a bundled product. It comes with: Mr. Coffee JWX39, Grinder, Water Filter, and Permanent Filter. If you just want the coffee maker, you could simply purchase Mr. Coffee JWX39 12-Cup Programmable Coffeemaker, Stainless Steel for $34.85 at Amazon.

Overall this coffeemaker bundle is decent, but you do not really need the bundle. Let me explain.

1. COFFEEMAKER = This is programmable 12 cup drip coffeemaker that is very common today. The taste will not be that different from other drip coffee models. The coffee taste largely depends on the the type of coffee you use and the water. But because of its 2 settings: "Regular" and "Strong" brew, you could choose the strength of your coffee, instead of just having one. "Strong" brew is indeed darker taste while "regular" brews is a bit milder. But note that "Strong" brew takes longer time to make the coffee.

2. DESIGN = I like the design overall. You can easily pour water into the reservoir (it has separate opening), and accidental overflow is prevented by 2 small rectangular opening on the side of the reservoir when the water is filled over 12 cup. The excess water will flow outside of the coffeemaker, so be prepared to wipe the excess water.

3. TIMER = Timer works, but the digital display is hard to read, because it is not backlit and it is small.

4. BUTTONS = the buttons are small too, but easy to find because of LED light according to its functions.

5. BUNDLES = [1] Grinder: it works fine and if you are the type of person who purchases coffee beans, then you probably already own one. So you might not need this bundled item. [2] Water filter: it comes with 2 extra water filters, and it removes 97% of the chlorine. But if you use filtered water, such as, Brita or Pur, then you do not need this. Filtered water is better. [3] Permanent filter: This is decent, but again, you need to wash after each use. But if you have disposable paper filter, it is easier to simply throw away than washing the filter. All in all, you DO NOT need the bundled product. But if this is your FIRST coffeemaker ever, then this bundled item is cheaper than buying each items separately.

All in all, the coffeemaker is decent and attractive, but the bundled items? It depends on you. If you already have bundled items, just get the coffeemaker, but if this is your FIRST drip coffeemaker, then bundled items might be useful to you.

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The Mr.Coffee I had prior to this one would not keep the coffee hot enough so I went out and bought a Black & Decker coffee maker which quit working in about 6 months.

This Mr.Coffee keeps the coffee very hot and my wife likes the grinder and also the water/permanent filter are a nice feature. Lets hope it keeps working for more than 6 months.

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The kettle is very stylish and does boil water quite fast. The auto shutoff sometimes fails however as the carafe is transparent it is usually obvious when it is boiling and picking it up shuts it off. The primary problem we had was with the lid. There is a silicone gasket that seals the lid and a push button release that is supposed to pop the lid open. Right from the start this was sticky and reluctant to open and now after less than two months of use the rim where the gasket rests has started rusting and the lid can only be opened by prying it up with the button depressed. We have requested an RMA.

I purchased this product for 2 reasons:

1. It was BPA free and

2. I absolutely loved the design

I have done a lot of research on this type of kettles and I couldn''t find the one that met my criteria and had a great design. When I finally found this one, it seemed like it was going to be the one: modern and cool stainless steel design, BPA free and efficient. Unfortunately the quality was not there. The kettle I got was not BPA free because part of the silicone where the glass meets the stainless plate at the bottom was exposed. I have not noticed it immediately but when I boiled the water in it, I smelled it. It seemed that silicone on one half of the perimeter of the metal plate was below the plate, as I think it should be and part was exposed in contact with water. I was very disappointed, because it is a new design and I would expect a better quality control. Unfortunately, I returned it. Very disappointing. I gave it 2 stars for design.

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I bought this kettle after our old one broke down. I read all the reviews regarding glass Kettles and thought that this will be perfect. It might be BPA free but the silicone on the bottom of the glass is fully exposed to the water giving the water a plastic smell and taste. Have used it for 3 weeks constantly boiling water in it and the smell and taste did not go away, tried baking soda and vinegar to no help. It has minor issues like the lid of the Kettle gets really hot so you have to be careful opening it to pour water for another pot; the mineral builds up really fast even though we use filtered water. Returned it due to the smell and taste of the water, if it did not smell we would keep it.

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No Gripes or complaints works like it''s supposed to. Looks great on the counter. I would recommend this Kettle to anyone interested in purchasing it.

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This kettle looked nice and modern however, after using for just a few days, we notices after boiling the water, it was very cloudy and the metal plate turned brown and there was a lot of build up on the plate. We never had this issue with our old kettle.

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My inquiry to Purenex:

3 months ago I ordered a water storage tank from you. Last week the bladder in the tank ruptured, flooding my RO system with air. I am hoping that this item is still covered under warranty since it has failed after such a short time. Please advise me as to how to go about getting a replacement.

Their reply:

We totally understand your frustration, but nothing we can do about that, warranty covers only those equipment what was installed by our technicians.

Thank you,

Purenex

Replaced my old tank that lasted over 5 years. This one failed in 5 months! Purenex only warrants in their technician installs. I guess you get what you pay for.

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I received water tank at 2011 Jan, worked for ten month,

On Xmas day 2011, bladder in the tank rupture. (water is coming out at air plug), contacted the seller, there is no warranty at this point.

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Bought the replacement tank in July 2011. The bladder of the tank broke after 5 months of use. I would not recommend this tank. Waste of time and money.

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The description clearly states "w/ Ball Valve" and was the reason I chose this one over other tanks/sellers. As it turns out, there was NO Ball Valve on the tank or in the packaging. I was so desperate to get my Reverse Osmosis system back in action that I installed the new tank without it. The first picture Amazon shows of this tank is correct (NO BALL VALVE). Guess I will give Purenex a miss next time.

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