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Filtamate Pressure Limiting Valves

This is a great product for fridge with filter. My new Samsung fridge make horrible noise when I use the water dispenser. I call technicians twice and told me that I have too much water pressure. It I lowered the water pressure for the house the sound will go away but the water pressure for the whole house is gone. This worked great, the hammering sound is gone with 50 PSI.

Enviromate P7 Pronto Portable 4-Bar Pressure Hand Held Steam Cleaner and Fabric Steamer Save 23% Off

Steam cleaners have their place but you should know their limitations. They basically spray a very tiny stream so if you''re cleaning a large surface (like a sink or countertop, for instance) it''s going to take forever. And you have to wipe off the surface afterwards to remove the water/dirt that''s left behind. But the benefit is that you won''t have to use chemicals. That''s great for people with asthma or with pet birds, etc.

I did a lot of research before purchasing this unit. A lot of the competitor''s brands don''t get hot enough to actually sanitize, but supposedly this one does. (Don''t know how you''d be able to prove it, though). But it did leave the surfaces I cleaned more "clean" looking than usual. On my countertop & glass cooktop there were no streaks like when I used chemicals before. The toilet looks cleaner than from just spraying with chemicals but you still have to wipe off the nasty water as the steamer will "rehydrate" whatever dirt is present, which tended to send a cloud of really stinky pee scented steam in my face in the kid''s bathroom. It didn''t work well on a grimy kitchen sink (the pressure wasn''t enough to blast off any caked on dirt or soap.) Ditto with mess on bird cages. But it works well on surfaces that are not too dirty/caked to begin with.

As for the particular unit, I found the extension hose the only tool that would allow me to reach what I needed to clean. If you just hold the unit without the extension hose you''ll tire your hand & you won''t be able to reach most areas because you''re not supposed to tip the unit. It''s best to leave it sitting on the counter & use the extension hose, except that you have to hold down the button on the unit itself with your other hand. That can be awkward. I suppose you could tie a string around it to hold the button down, but after a few minutes you lose pressure while the unit re-heats. It seems that other brands I researched have similar limitations. Another disappointment is that you can''t tell how full the water tank is, and you''re supposed to empty all water before putting the unit away.

So you''ll get a good clean as long as you know it''s going to take a very long time and you''ll have to wipe up loads of water. But if you have a problem with using chemicals this is one alternative.

I didn''t purchase this on Amazon but wanted to add a review because, like others, I did a lot of research before purchasing.

I purchased this for sanitation of furniture and mattresses, mainly, but looked forward to the other cleaning possibilities. A big factor in my purchase was the price point--so it is a bit less expensive than higher-end, larger machines...but then again, kind of expensive for its size and volume capacity.

Overall, it works well for me--good portability, seems solidly built, and I did not have the issue of the steam stopping after 20 seconds, as another reviewer mentioned. One thing I enjoy about it is you can refill it right when it empties--you do not have to wait for it to cool down. So even though it doesn''t hold a lot, there is no waiting in between. And I find that it is ready to use very quickly.

The directions do warn you that if you hold the button down for a constant stream, you will lose pressure faster. And there is a little light that warns you when it is working to build up pressure. I tend to push the button on and off--puffing the steam out--when I see that the light is on--to avoid completely running out of pressure. I don''t often run into a problem of running out of pressure unless I am out of water.

One thing that was disappointing is that some of the attachments don''t disperse the steam well but kind of turn it to water (like the towel attachment, which I use to clean upholstery with). That tends to get wet and the upholstery does get a bit damp--which really shouldn''t happen with very hot steam.

If you use just the nozzle though, the steam does seem to be as hot as it is advertised--as far as I can tell--because it is a pretty dry steam--does not make things wet or turn right into water.

I did try cleaning some of my bathroom tiles out--for getting dirt between the tiles it worked almost a little too well--I couldn''t seem to stop getting dirt out and gave up. That was for old vinyl tiles though--with the grout, I would say I had similar results as the other review who said it seemed to help but not amazing results. The nice thing is that it should be sanitizing, at the advertised temperature, so you don''t need to use harsh chemicals.

I am hoping to try this out on removing paint next...will see how that goes and maybe report back if it works well.

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Hi,

After much back and forth over what steam cleaner to try I decided to try this one since I read a very positive review on this product and the price was right. However, as I suspected, it did not meet my expectations. I was very excited to try this item and upon receiving it (great shipping by the way, I received very quickly) I started cleaning right away. It was easy to use, I was able to use the attachments with no problem. I started in the kitchen with the sink. I was very excited to get that "white rim" that surrounds my faucet. But, nothing. It did not come clean. Then I moved onto the stove it cleaned it, but a sponge and cleaner worked better. Then I moved to the fridge again, it worked OK but not quite as good as sponge and cleaner. So, I decided to try the fabric attachment and work on a stain on my couch nothing. So, I think I''m going to try one of the larger steaming units (that you can also do the floor) Wish me luck!

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I am a mom with two children and two dogs. I recently purchased the Pronto to clean my house because I hold a lot of holiday events in my home and wanted it nicely cleaned and sanitized overall. Before purchasing a steam cleaner I did some research and found that the Pronto doesn''t use any chemicals. For me, that was the deciding factor because I try to be as environmentally friendly as possible. I used it to clean my kitchen and it worked great on the sink, stove, and countertops. I especially loved how easy it was to use, cleaning every nook and cranny. It got rid of grime and built up dirt that were in tough places to reach. There were no streaks left behind when I was finished, making everything look brand new! I also found that it heated up fast, was ready to use quickly and had excellent steam pressure. I tried it on a cushion that had a stain on it from one of my dogs and it cleaned it up nicely and got rid of that wet dog smell that was left behind. I am very happy with my purchase and think it was worth the price. I recommend this product to anyone who does extensive cleaning in their home.

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A purchase I don''t regret, but once you''ve released the pressure, excellent pressure though it is, and steamed something for 20 or more seconds, you have to wait another 20 or more seconds for the pressure to rebuild and the steam to come back. Certainly good for little jobs like cleaning the nooks and crannies on a stove, dishwasher, etc., but without a 2nd unit, a big pain to use on larger projects like toilets, bathtubs, etc. Wanna steam your wallpaper off? Even 2 of these wouldn''t be enough. All that being said, a handy tool that will be used on my house for the right occasions, but definitely not something to use on a daily, or even weekly, basis.

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Jupiter Biostone Filter - .01m Biostone Regular Save $0.04 Off

I''m still not even sure I got what I was suppose to. I got this filter for my Jupiter Melody.

No where on the filter or the box does it say anything about Tourmaline.

Be careful, the second picture shows at the top that it''s a picture of 0.1Micron Biostone NOT 0.01Micron Biostone. The 0.01Micron filter has a (white looking) Ultra Fine Filter in the top section not a (black looking) Silver Activated Carbon. The one I received says Calcium where it should read Tourmaline. I had to use it anyway... I''ll probably cut it open when it''s used up and we''ll see then...

(Also a lot of other websites seem to have inaccurate filter pictures too...)

We bought a new Orion Alkaline Water ionizer and used the original filter it came with. We didn''t realize you were NOT supposed to run hot water through the alkaline water machine, as it would damage the filter, so we wore out our original filter as a result, without knowing it. So, even though the indicator on the ionizer machine said we still had time left on our original filter, our water started tasting different (hard, not smooth, with a slight taste).

Then we bought this replacement filter through Amazon and it made all the difference. It was like our ionizer machine was back to new again. Our water tastes clean, smooth and fresh again, and our bodies feel great after drinking it. You can really taste the difference with a new filter. So now, we get a new filter anytime the water starts to taste even slightly different.

It''s a great filter. Just remember, do not run hot water through it, or else it will shorten it''s life.

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I ordered this filter and got IonLife filter instead. Some sellers are very deceitful. They will tell you it worked the same as Jupiter Biostone Filter. It''s not true and it would not even fit right. Look at the seller''s rating before purchase.

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I have been using this brand of filter for about 6 years now I can tell you that this filter really works. I have been using this type of filter in my Melody Jupiter water ionizer and it really removes any impurities in city water. Also the fact that I do not need to spend money to buy bottled water is a plus.

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I ordered this as a cheaper alternative to the one I usually purchased from the water purifier manufacturer.

Exactly the same, package and all. great performance. Save a few bucks and order from Amazon.

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Jura Cleaning Tablets for all Jura Automatic Coffee Centers Save 15% Off

Jura Cleaning Tablets for all Jura Automatic Coffee Centers, Pack of 6

Pricey but necessary. Keeps my Jura in good shape and I try to take good care of it since it takes such good care of me.

Does what it is designed to do. I need one about every month or so (we drink a LOT of coffee). Painless.

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These are pricey, but considering how expensive my Jura machine is I would be a fool not to do everything the maker recommends to keep it working properly for as long as possible. I use my Jura all day every day and so far so good with keeping it ship-shape.

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I think these tablets are over priced for a cleaning product. I plan to use some of the less expensive tablets to compare and will check back here soon. $ stars because they do keep the machine functioning well. However our daughter has never cleaned her Jura Capresso in 4 years and only had one minor clog which rectified itself with a little water flush.

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Sure they are overpriced, but using the correct product on your expensive automatic coffee maker is a small price to pay to ensure that it is going to keep working. When you pay $2000 for a coffee maker, why would you try to save $5 and risk either harming or only partially cleaning it? False savings!

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Capresso 303.01 4-Cup Espresso and Cappuccino Machine Save 20% Off

For the money this is an excellent machine for non-commericial use. My spouse is totally hooked on lattes. We usually make 2-20 ounce lattes at one time; although, we have made 3 sets of 2-20 ounce lattes back to back. The Capresso is fast. The espresso is flavorful and hot. The steamer quickly heats the milk to perfection and creates as little or as much froth as you prefer.

During the last 20 years, we have had 6 or 7 different espresso machines ranging from $40.00 to $180.00 in price. This one which retails for $105.00 (we paid less on Amazon)is the best. It is easy to use and creates exceptionally good coffee drinks.

A word of caution for any machine you purchase: READ the INSTRUCTIONS. The directions for each machine differ slighty. My caffeine addicted hubby overfilled the water chamber on a very expensive espresso/cappuccino machine and broke it.

The Capresso 303.01 is the machine I would recommend to friends and family. We are extremely happy with this machine.

UPDATE January 2012: We are still loving this machine. After at least twice a daily use (sometimes abuse), it is just starting to act a little tired. The carafe was replaced due to human error. Apparently glass breaks when dropped into a sink. (Amazon had the least expensive replacement.) The steamer is still going strong. Recently I have noticed that the espresso is not brewing quite as hot as it had been for the first 2+ years. Other than that our espresso machine is functioning well. When this machine finally dies, I plan to replace it with another 303.01. The price is currently at an all time low.

I waited a few months before I submitted my review on this machine. The last machine I bought (a Mr. Coffee steam espresso machine) lasted only 3 months before it quit working. I''m happy to say that this machine makes perfect espresso every time. The steam wand works well for frothing and heating the milk, and you can also vary the strength of the espresso. To top it off, the whole unit is easy to clean. You can pop out the bottom shelf where the carafe sits and put it in the dishwasher.

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So I bought this machine because of the price, expecting it to be a piece of junk or perhaps a surprise. As the directions in the box say, this is an entry level machine. After using it, I think they are correct, although that is not a bad thing at all.

The espresso is very good, although it does not create much crema. I have had better espresso in Italy, but I really bought this to make cappuccinos with and $59.99 is cheaper than a flight to Florence. It is also very dependent on the type of coffee you use (I purchased Illy''s espresso ground in decaf amazing! I was very, very surprised with the quality of the coffee yum!).

I became very, very frustrated with the frother, even purchasing an aerolatte frother to see if I could live with that type of froth (btw I can''t. There''s nothing like steamed froth). The frother seemed inconsistent at first. Most of that is my lack of experience frothing, which after reading online the various debates and instructions, perhaps the best advise was to buy a gallon of milk and get started because it does take some practice. BUT I had an amazing discovery, and perhaps this will help you too:

1. I took off the plastic attachment and am just now only using the metal wand, and am having very few problems. I just couldn''t seem to get the hang of the plastic gizmo which is supposed to make it easier. But the metal wand by itself works great!

2. Start with cold milk and froth first (Don''t follow the company''s directions of heating the milk first and then frothing. Perhaps this is correct, but I couldn''t get a consistent froth either me or the machine, can''t say.). The milk will heat naturally with creating the froth, and as soon as you are done with your froth, you can finish it off by putting the wand deeper in the milk and completing the steaming.

3. When frothing, hold the container by it''s body, not by a handle, and don''t let it get any hotter than you can comfortably hold. If the milk gets too hot, the froth will start to disappear. It''s got something to do with chemistry if you''re interested, there are lots of sites online that go into excrutiating detail.

4. Directions say that nonfat or 1% are the best choices of milk. Online, they say 2% or whole milk. I would say, go with the higher fat content. They do in Italy, and look at you funny if you ask for nonfat. The frothing seems to work better with a little fat and the cappuccino tastes really wonderful this way.

5. Making these things take a little time. Not something you want to do if you''re in a hurry to get to work.

6. Also, you need to stay and watch the thing get involved. Frothing is quick (about 30 seconds), but you have to concentrate and not get distracted with other things. You have to pay attention or you will ruin your froth.

7. The process of making the espresso requires that you watch it. Sorry, but you can''t go and do something else.

In answer to the irritable person that said it took a lifetime to drain the steam out of the machine to make more cappuccinos, here is my response to that:

1. It does NOT take a lifetime about 5 minutes total. Put a tall glass underneath the steaming wand, turn the steam up all the way, and leave it alone. You can make more cappuccinos after that.

In answer to the other irritable person who said their coffee tasted burnt, here is my response:

1. What the heck are you doing? Perhaps not reading the directions? If you let all the water filter through like you would a coffee pot, it will taste burnt (and the instructions tell you that clearly). You have to follow the directions, perhaps read them a few times, and wait for the pot to either fill to 2 or 4 cups (making sure you put in the right amount of coffee).

Anyhow, I am keeping the machine. I am THRILLED to be able to make cappuccino''s at home. It was really fun to be able to offer fresh cappuccinos for desert on New Year''s Day dinner, that was truly delicious and an appropriate ending to a gourmet meal. They really are delicious.

I can see how eventually, I will want a more expensive machine that is perhaps more sophisticated, but for the time being, it serves the purpose just fine, making a delicious cup, giving great pleasure and relaxation, and letting me learn how to properly froth milk.

UPDATE Jan 5, 2010: My husband mentioned that the metal which holds the coffee was kind of funky looking. I started getting nervous, thinking that perhaps it might be aluminum, so I called the company. The company informed me that both the water boiler and the thing that holds the coffee ARE aluminum (not true for all the capresso products, but true for this lower end model). They come in direct contact with your water, get heated, and therefore, your coffee. I was trying to avoid aluminum products due to the uncertainty of the metal (there seems to be links to alzheimers and aluminum although not conclusive, FDA is ok with it, but probably not worth the risk). I''m probably going to return the machine as I am just too paranoid to take chances. Thought you all should know BUT it does not change my opinion of the quality of the cappucinos should you choose to buy it. I may purchase a Capresso steam frother instead (which is mostly plastic), and a stovetop unit made of stainless.

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I bought this machine and actually like it though I realize it is an entry level appliance. It is a little messy at times before one gets used to its quirks. It does make very good expresso. Follow directions completely and then adjust as you get to know it. After about 10 trys I do very well with it and no longer spray milk around the kitchen. I would actually buy it again because of the great price and it seems sturdy enough to last.

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I got this wonderful machine for Christmas and have been using it nearly every day. I am a college senior and aspiring medical school student, so I''m hoping it lasts me a while. I''m so happy to be making my own cappuccinos and espressos using the delicious Illy brand that they used in Italy, France, and Greece when I was abroad.

I really don''t understand some of the negative reviews--I have no problem getting the boiler cap on (you just have to make sure it''s aligned), have never burnt my espresso (follow the instructions and don''t run all the water through!), and releasing steam (for 1-2 shots) only takes about a minute.

Pros: Small, sleek design. Easy to clean. FAST. Comes with a scoop/tamper-in-one. Good for one person, and for entertaining a few guests. You can control the strength of your coffee. Frother is easy to use--I love my froth. Not messy.

Cons: For me this is not a con because I can''t drink things that are too hot, but like a previous reviewer said, the espresso is a bit on the warm (not hot) side if you''re only making one shot. Also, it is slightly annoying to clean off milk residue from the silver froth wand, but I just do it immediately after use and it''s fine.

This is my first espresso/cappuccino machine, and all in all, I think it''s a wonderful, easy to use machine.

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Holmes WMF50 Replacement Filter Save 2% Off

I just want to say thanks for having these filters available. I was quite upset that Holmes discontinued them, since the humidifier is one of the best I have ever owned. I will buy from Amazon again but not from Holmes.

Works like the OEM filter that it replaced. Since the company discontinued manufacture of this filter, I was glad to see that I was able to find a replacement part online.

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conform what i aspect it was a fast delver after ordering and a right price

i can recommend this company

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The filter seems to be just what it is described as being, the price was

good and the delivery was prompt. What more could one ask for ?

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Zojirushi #CD-K03EJU Inner Container Cleaner for Electric Pots

We have a 5L Zoji hot water pot and recently, used 1 packet (per directions) of this stuff to clean it. It worked great! We did do the cleaning cycle twice, just to be sure we got all the lime scale out. We have hard water, use the pot daily and after several months, it was EXTREMELY scaled up inside. For those who were wondering... This product is just 100% pure granular citric acid. Nothing else. Citric acid is also called SOUR SALT. The same stuff you would use for canning, cooking Jewish foods, etc. Each packet contains 30 grams or 2 tablespoons. There are 4 packets per box, 120 grams total or 4.23 ounces. Citric acid is available in powdered and various granular forms (for VARIOUS prices). This granular product had about the texture of regular table salt. Any form would work just fine. First, you need to dissolve this product in 1 cup or 240 ml warm water. Next, fill pot with plain water to just below max fill line and pour citric acid mixture into inner container. Then, turn on unit and warm for 1-3 hours. Dump water, then refill with fresh water, bring to a boil, dispense a cup (240ml) or so, to flush dispenser tube and pump, then dump remaining water. KEEP WIRE FILTER PLUG IN PLACE DURING ENTIRE PROCESS, IF YOUR UNIT IS SO EQUIPPED. Zojirushi says to use the programed cleaning cycle and follow the directions in your owner''s manual, if your unit has this feature. Also, to adjust the amount of citric acid and the length of warming time, depending on the amount of scale in your pot. Zoji says this product may be used for all brands of water pots, probably because they are all made the same in one or two factories. Clean as a whistle, when done! Looks and works like new! Easy, too! Hope this is helpful! PS: It clearly states in the owners manual NOT to use vinegar (instead of citric acid) to clean your pot, as it will permanently damage your pots inner coating.

Works well but this a very expensive way to go. All you need to dissolve the scale is a mild acid.

We used to use vinegar, which works well but smells like vinegar. Some people report some corosion, though we used it on our old Zoji hot pot for about 7 years without noticing any corrosion. Perhaps it''s because we only descaled it twice a year.

Add a glass jar to the inside and you use a lot less (Think of how you displace water when you get in the tub) You can also save the vinegar to use again later, though white vinegar in bulk is quite inexpensive.

This product is 100% Citric acid which doesn''t smell, however for the same price here on Amazon you can buy almost 10 times as much if you buy food grade (Citric acid is used for lots of things including cooking.) We also use Citric acid in our dishwasher as the newer non phosphate detergents are much more susceptible to hard water deposits.

Two tablespoons are about the right amount for each cleaning cycle

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Citric Acid, priced per pound

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I live in the mountains and we have well water. To say the least its incredibly hard water. Our Zojirushi was completely coated with white film. I used 4 of the packets and followed the instructions and i was shocked when i opened up the pot. Completely spotless. Great product.

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I use this to clean my 3L Zojirushi electric water boiling pot. Since I boil tap water in my pot, over time the interior of the pot becomes stained with minerals such as limescale and iron that precipitate from the water.

Zojirushi recommends this product to clean the pot. It''s easy to use use 1 packet, dissolve in water and fill the pot as directed, set the cleaning cycle, and voila, the pot is clean.

I have never had a strange taste or smell after cleaning, but note that I typically dump the first batch of water I use after I clean the pot, and use it as usual after that.

The cleaner is food grade citric acid. You can buy citric acid in bulk, and at a price that is much lower than this product.

Amazon does carry bulk citric acid labeled "food grade", but since citric acid is also widely used in industrial applications, I didn''t want to take any chances, so opted for this product, but next time may opt for a cheaper option.

Some reviews mention using vinegar to clean out the pot. My pot''s product manual specifically mentions not to use vinegar. Both vinegar and citric acid are mild acids, and I wonder why the manufacturer seems to be so anti-vinegar?

The only reason I can come up with is that vinegar may react with the lining of the water container or with the inner lining of the transparent plastic water level indicator (and thus make it hazy instead of transparent)?

Most Zojirushi water pots have a small thimble-like filter that may fall off when you dump out the water (mine did), so you may want to make sure it stay where it is supposed to when you empty your pot.

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Cleaned my electric water boiler very well. Easy to use and a good price for 4 packets. Just make sure to boil the water a second time after the first cleaning and dispense the water out to make sure the dispensing nozzle is cleaned as well.

Shop-Vac 9058500 Foam Sleeve Save 17% Off

Foam Sleeve for picking up wet messes
Required when using reusable disc style filters
Just rinse and reuse
Easier to clean than the combination filter
Maybe able to use under cartridge filter for added filtration

The black filter pictured here is NOT the filter you will receive. I received a filter that was too small for a newer shopvac and tore on trying to put it over the filter it was supposed to protect. This filter is ONLY for the older shopvacs. IGNORE the photo.

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These are so much easier to clean up than the combination filter (foam / paper) that are supposedly usable for wet and dry pick up. I used my ShopVac to empty a algae clogged man made pond earlier this season. The algae was simple and fast to rinse out of the foam filter sleeve. It would have been a major task with the other filter. The Shopvac 905-85-1 Foam Filter Sleeves are less expensive than the other filters. When they get too gross or filthy, just toss and replace it.

I think these foam filters are the better choice for wet pick up uses and I''m happy with this purchase.

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Amazon appears to rotate this item from one retailer to another. In my own case, the filter I received is a generic filter and not as advertised here. This filter is NOT manufactured by Shop Vac. I purchased the Shop Vac wet filter at a store, and it is made from a courser foam material and is a slightly different size. The filter listed here may work, but be aware, it is not made by Shop Vac and is not identical to the real item. The filter I received did work on the newest 16 gallon Shop Vac, but it was a really tight fit.

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I do not advise to purchase this as the product is nothing like in the picture. It is a piece of sponge tape together that breaks open when try to install.

I want my money back as this is highway robbery.

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Please note other reviewer comments. This sleeve DOES NOT FIT newer vacuums. Customer service quickly handled my return, and contacted seller to inform them of the problem. Don''t order this sleeve with a new vacuum.

Big Berkey Water Filter with 4 7" Ceramic Filters and 4 Free PF-4 Fluoride Filters Save 21% Off

Great taste and my coffee machine loves you! Just wish the whole system didn''t roll off my counter. Broke both ceramic cylnders where they insert into the filter but I had two more to replace it.. Will have to order replacement filters to get some more filtered water in the future.

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Chapin 20000 1-Gallon Lawn and Garden Sprayer Save 41% Off

For the price I expected poor quality. I was wrong. This is as durable as the other ~1gal+ sprayers that exist. The tip adjusts the spray pattern. If you want a larger sprayer by all means get a larger one if you want a small one this is it.

Great little sprayer for the money. Pressurizes quickly and well.. spray strength is perfect and consistent. Spray pattern is easily adjustable to "fan" or "stream" or anything in between. One gallon of liquid sprays out in about 1520 minutes with constant use, on the "fan" setting. I had to re-pump it about every 5 minutes with constant use.. not too bad. I tried out the "stream" setting and it works well too. Wish it had a strap for carrying, but for the price, I''ll carry one gallon around in my hand.

*** update 6/2012.... Still going strong, working perfectly five years later... use about once a week during the spring and summer. There is a spot to hook a strap onto the sprayer. I took the strap off my gym bag and use that, works great! Still happy with this purchase

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First of all I didn''t get what is shown no shoulder strap just the bare-bones sprayer. That was OK. I assembled and tested it as instructions directed. Then after just 5 minutes of use the forks that lift the plunger stripped and would not open the plunger to spray. No unusual force was used, just spraying a thin fungicide on plants. Also,a minor point: the instruction folder is in such tiny type size you practically need a magnifying glass to read it. However, as usual, Amazon''s return policy is the BEST!

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This is the 1st time I have used a Garden Sprayer. Wanted to post a review so others can learn from my mistakes.

1. Fill to fill line ONLY (if not when you pump it will spray out all over you)

2. Attach all attachments completely

3. Twist handle to pump

4. AND THIS IS IMPORTANT do not open anything once you have built up pressure

5. Continue to pump the trigger sprayer until you bleed the line and sprayer begins to spray.

I thought mine was broken because it would not spray as I did not bleed the line 1st. I opened the container and it like exploded all over me.

Now that I know how to use it, it works great. Nice even spray.

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This is a good price for a no-frills garden sprayer. I''m not expecting a miracle at this price point and because of its all plastic construction, durability may be an issue. For $10, I can live with ordering a replacement if it breaks down after a 8 months to a year, but hopefully it won''t. [Product has now failed. Please see update at end of review.]

I was looking for a labor-saving way to hydrate the more delicate plants and flowers in my garden and maybe administer some plant food through foliar feeding. I had been using a spray bottle and all that squeezing was very tough on the hands, so I finally decided to do the right thing and get a sprayer. Assembly is very easy. Attach the hose to the wand, attach other end to bottle. Fill with water or your desired mix of fertilizer or bug killer, insert and screw on the pump/handle and you''re ready to rock ''n'' roll. Flow rate is very satisfactory and you can adjust the spray pattern from a single stream to a fine mist by twisting the nozzle cap. Fully pumped, the stream reaches approx 25 ft out.

Design Flaws

I don''t like that the carrying handle and the pump action are one and the same. There''s a little notch that the handle locks into when you rotate it clockwise. This secures the handle in place so that you can carry the sprayer. To pump again, you have to twist it 1/4 turn counter-clockwise so you unlock the handle. Once fully pressurized, dissipation rate is good, but I didn''t like the extra step of having to lock and unlock the handle each time. I have to set the sprayer down, unlock, pump, lock again, pick up, then spray. Another minor issue is the squeaking sound of the pump, which I don''t really mind, but just pointing it out in case you do.

A secondary problem is the length of the hose (about 3 ft.) With the sprayer being held in a relaxed position in one hand (hanging straight down like a shopping bag), I can only bring my other hand to about mid-chest height in front of me. I can''t raise my wand hand above my head to mist tall trees and objects. On mist mode, you can comfortably spray anything from ground height to about 8 ft without having to raise the bottle higher.

Thirdly, there''s no caddy or snap-in clasp to keep the wand secure when the sprayer is not in use. I am expecting a random mishap to snap the wand because of this-either someone walking by and the wand snagging on some clothing, or it being stepped on. The wand looks especially fragile and susceptible to cracking. It is this product''s weakest link. Some sort of loop for attaching a shoulder strap to wear the sprayer would also be a welcome addition.

Overall, the Chapin 20000 is easy to use, but not without some design annoyances. For what I paid, I am satisfied with this product so far.

UPDATE: DIY Strap Add-on Modification

I was able to fashion myself a strap for the sprayer out of 2 key rings and a camera bag strap. Stamped onto the vertical support vane on either side of the neck is a circular identation (visible in product blowup). You can punch it out with a screwdriver and insert the key rings, then attach a shoulder strap. I now have a wearable sprayer that leaves my other hand free for other gardening tasks. It''s a bit clumsy and looks funny, but it works.

UPDATE 8/28/10

I am downgrading this product to 2 stars because after 4 days, the spray release mechanism has now unexpectedly snapped off. I had concerns about the durability of this product because of its all-plastic construction and did not expect it to last for very long, but less than a week is unacceptable, with less than 4 gallons of use out of this sprayer. The handle is reattachable via snap pegs, but it won''t stay on due to the force of the spring in the release value. The clamp had become worn. When pushed down, the lever pops back out. Buyer beware! Not recommended.

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I have had trouble sleeping at night with sleep apnea, snoring, not able to stay in bed but an hour and having to resort sleeping in a recliner. I have degraded over the past 3 years. I saw a lung specialst the prescribed me Xoepenex, and Advair. I recently had nasel surgery, cost me about 1500 out of pocket.

After purchasing the Pet machine from airpurifiersdirect2U, I just unwrapped the Pet machine, plugged it in. After a few hours the air in the whole house smelled fresh. We have an 85lb Golden retriever, much more hair than the mentioned labrador from the bad review of this product. The unit came to me with sight bent frame, but operated perfectly. I contacted Austin, and they offered to immediately replace the Pet machine. I told them I was dissapointed, but it was not worth the effort. Austin sent me a free tabletop for the unit. This is one industrial built air cleaner that gets down to business! This is my experience, fantastic! After seeing an allergist he reccomended I get a non-ozone HEPA filter. I looked at many. This one really worked in my situation. No more snoring, I am able to stay in bed all night, occasionally going to the recliner, but the longer the Austin runs, the better I am. I have more energy, I am sleeping better! I have ordered two healthmate Jr units one for each bedroom. The air quality difference is amazing, and we know we have to get the carpet cleaned. The bedroom air compared to where the machine has not been running ( closed door) is astonishingly different, and I cannot stand to be in the unfiltered room. Next job, is to get out the embedded smell from the carpet or remove it. I was able to bend back all the metal after checking the pre-filter after a few weeks of continuous operation. Noting was needed, and it looks like new, plus I have a neat top to the unit thanks to Austin.

More important, it has almost cured all symptoms of my allergies to the Golden retriver, dust mites, Almost everything outside that gets dragged in to the home. i have been able to cut way back on the frequecy I need to use the medications. Looking at the guts of the pet machine, it is truely a heavy-duty air cleaning machine that can clean what Austin claims. Very high quality parts (industrial motor) The unit has quiet operation on low, meduim, and on high too loud for if near a TV and want to her it. On High this machine gets down to business and work awesome. I could not be more satified.

This air filter makes my life possible. I am allergic to dust, cats and dogs. I live with two cats and four dogs. Without this filter I would not be able to keep my furr family members with me.

You do need to vacuum this filter to get the larger dust particles off so that it works at its peak. If your home is already really dusty when you get it you will need to vacuum it sooner. I take mine outside with the shop vac and set it on blow. Watching the great clouds of dust that come off it is a great reminder to keep on a schedule of maintenance. All air filters need to be cleaned periodically.

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We have seven geriatric dogs. We never to meant to have this many dogs ... but here we are. Anyway, keeping a house clean and smelling fresh is practically impossible with this many dogs. However, the Austin Air Pet Machine completely and effectively removes the dog odor from the house. We keep one machine in our "puppy room". This is the room w/ all the dog crates, where the dogs lounge during the day and some sleep during the night. Needless to say this room can get quite doggy smelling! As long as the machine is running the room smells clean [we clean the room and wash all the dog beds twice a week but w/out the machine it would still stink like dogs due to the sheer number of dogs we have]. We have the other machine in our toddler''s room. Not only does his room not smell like dogs but it also doesn''t stink like dirty diapers [he has a diaper genie in his room that is emptied twice a week] ...

So, all in all, I''d say that this machine is well worth the cost! My only complaints are 1) the size [it is industrial looking and isn''t easy to hide!] and, 2) when the machine is on high, it is loud. Not loud in a rattling/shaking way ... just loud air blowing. However, it also doubles as a great white noise machine in my toddler''s room so we''ve turned that ''negative'' into a positive :-)

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I own this machine in black and sandstone. The sandstone colored one is ultra quiet and is barely noticeable; the black one is much louder. The product works very well despite the noise on the black one, and eventually it becomes just another background noise. If I go away for a weekend and leave it on while I''m gone, I notice a big difference in the air quality, for the better. I would recommend this product.

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We have had 2 labs for less than a year...the pet machine was bought shortly after the arrival of the second one (a 6 year lab -already house broken!). I felt like the machine worked for less than a week to rid house of "dog smell". There has never been a smell of "accidents" just that dog odor that I never wanted. We have hard wood floors so there is no carpet to trap odor. Dogs are not on furniture. Machine is by their beds. Beds are vacuumed almost daily and washed often. We vacuum all floors daily. Made mistake of emailing Austin Air directly to complain and was completely dismissed. (even though I was in my 30 day window to return). I did hear from a nicer lady from the place I actually bought it from (through austin air''s website?) and she convinced austin air to send me a new filter. It has not changed anything. For all its promises, I cannot say it produces any results on any of them. I am very disappointed with it.

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We had our coffee equipment installed 3 years ago and the installer put this filter on each piece of our coffee equipement. It''s a great filter system...the caddilac of filter systems, but the replacement filter cartridges are expensive (comparativly speaking) to and not very easy to find.

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