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Proctor Silex K2070Y 1 Liter Electric Kettle Save 6% Off

Proctor Silex K2070Y 1 Liter Electric KettleThis Electric Kettle is quite simple without any frills. For the price, it does what it claims to do. It boils water quickly , the water level is easy to see and has the auto-shut off feature. I have used it reliably to boil water for tea, oatmeal etc. The water is quite hot, so use caution when pouring it out. The lid , can sometimes be hard to close & open.

I first became hooked on electric kettles when traveling in the U.K. and have kept putting off getting one. This is perfect for my six (O, heavens did I really say six!) cups of tea a day. Faster than the microwave (only because its actually boiled and hot) and no worrys about...did I leave the stove on as it has a brilliant auto shut-off. It even stays plenty warm enough to top off the first cup of tea. I love it, am only sorry it took this many years to indulge my self with such a simple product!

P.S -Terrific on snowy days when the kids come in and want hot coco...FAST! (Makes one feel like SuperMom for the rare second or two!!! )

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Have used the Bodum electric kettle for travel for years, but decided I''d purchase this Proctor Silex for the office since it was a few bucks cheaper. That was a mistake.

Despite boiling and dumping out the water a half-dozen times, the water itself STILL tasted like "plastic." Ick. As a tea drinker, the quality of the water is key. Also, I found the general shape difficult to handle, the lid was hard to open, and when gently pouring the water it consistently (and dangerously) sloshed out the sides near the spout.

Anyway, I ended up giving this one away and buying an additional Bodum electric kettle for the office. It''s working great, just like the 10-year-old Bodum I take traveling. (I think it''s also interesting to note that the classic, no-frills, usable design of the Bodum has remain unchanged in the past 10 years Hey, if it ain''t broke, don''t ''fix'' it.)

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This is a nice little electric tea kettle. It requires that you heat at least 1 and 1/2 cups of water because of the submerged coil. I especially like the detachable cord.

My concerns are two fold. First, the sides do get hot. The handle remains cool, but I would not trust small children to be near it. Second, for the automatic shuttoff to work, the lid MUST be snapped closed. It will continue to boil if the lid is not completely closed (the instructions do state this). This is why I only gave it 4 stars.

It took me 7 minutes to boil (to auto-shutoff) a full pot (4 cups). The minimum (1 and 1/2 cups) took 2 min 50 sec.

It is supposed to be a 1000 watt heating element. Measuring it with a "Kill A Watt" meter, I found it actually used only 850-880 watts.

Update January 2013: After more than 7 years, this kettle is still in use boiling a single cup of water at my work approx 4 times per week. That is over 1000 uses. A few times the detachable cord was not in all the way, and when I turned it on, the on light did not turn on. Simply pushing it in fixed It. The heating element does appear to have some wear, as its got a few pitting marks. This is to be expected. Other than that there have been no problems. I would still rate it 4 stars.

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Water purity and taste are the main issues for me here. Before I bought this item to use at work, I often used a stainless steel kettle on the stove at home. That water was fine of course, but this item makes water taste, smell, and even look plasticky (when light reflects inside the cup it looks oily and there is an oily film on top of the water). I can still taste and smell it even after I''ve brewed my tea.

I figured this might be normal for the first time using it, so I kept using it. I''ve used it over a week, probably 6 or 7 times, and there is no improvement. I haven''t tried vinegar or anything like that, so I''m not sure if that will help... but even if it does, I don''t really trust that plastic isn''t getting into my water. I drink a lot of tea and water purity is important. If it''s important to you too, I''d say spend a bit more and get a stainless steel model.

Aside from that major problem, no issues. water boils fast and quiet.

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Hexagon Alkaline Hydrogen Water Filter (Filtration) System

Hexagon Alkaline Hydrogen Water Filter SystemMy hexagon water filter works great. My water tastes good and the water is alkaline just as intended. The only thing I do not like is that it does not have an adjustable water spout. Other than that, it does its job.

I am very disappointed with my purchase. First of all, I expected the water to taste good, but it doesn''t. So now the filter is sitting on my counter top, unused. According to the seller, the poor taste may be due to the poor water quality of our water, but I installed a PUR filter afterwards and the water from the inexpensive PUR filter tastes better. Secondly, Amazon should have a very visible link to their or their sellers'' return policy that can be easily checked by a prospective buyer. This will help the buyer decide whether he or she is willing to invest his or her money on a product that cannot be returned onced it is opened and used. I had the impression from reading Amazon''s policy and talking to their customer service staff, that I would get credit for my purchase if it is not satisfactory to me. For that reason I went ahead with the purchase. But I found out afterwards that I could not get a refund as the seller required that it be in the original box unopened! I was in a catch 22 situation where I could not determine whether I made a good purchase unless I use it. I have to be very careful about buying anything from Amazon in the future.

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Keurig Replacement Water Filter Cartridges (Set of 6)

Keurig Replacement Water Filter Cartridges, Set of 6I thought I was buying Keurig coffee filters but I''ve purchased replacement filters from Keurig before and these filters are not Keurig filters, they are not shipped in Keurig packaging, they do not fit like Keurig filters and since they are so much smaller than normal (estimated 30% smaller), I seriously doubt that they will even do the job of filtering. Oh but I did save eighty cents per filter! Big deal!

One suggestion: Spend the extra eighty cents per filter and get the real thing. I was scammed but you were warned in advance!

I got these about two weeks ago and just went to change the filter today. These are about half the size of the ones I got from Keurig and do not fit/stay in the filter holder. Sending them back.

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These water filters are just the thing to help extend the life of your Keurig Coffeemaker. Before I started using them, my coffeemaker did not work very well because of the mineral deposits in the water, over a period of time. Now I know I''m doing all I can to insure that only filtered water is going into my Keurig Coffeemaker!

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great little filters , better than paying $7 for two of them. cant seem to find them anywhere but online for a descent $

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These filters work the same and seem to be identical to the original filters. I have ordered them before and was not disappointed. They arrived on time, in good shape, and when expected.

Sharp Ultrafiltration Water Cooler Save 24% Off

Sharp Ultrafiltration Water CoolerI purchased this Crystal Quest bottleless water cooler w/UV system for our CPA office and it''s been a royal pain from day 1...We had to pay 2 different plumbers to come to the office to professionally install it due to leaks and both commented on the poor quality of the connectors...We also purchased the Smart Valve to protect against potential leaks and it was so loud that we had to uninstall it...Crystal Quest said that can happen due to vibration and although it was loud, there was nothing wrong with its functionality...They did, however, issue us an RMA to return it for a refund...Approx 6-9 months after purchase, the cooler began to leak yet again...We spoke with Crystal Quest once again and they felt confident that it was the filters this time and our problem would go away once we changed them...They gave us 2 filters and charged us for the other 2...We installed the new filters and the leaks were worse than ever...So after $726 on the unit, $200+ for installation, $86 in new filters and numerous hours on the phone with Crystal Quest, we still have a useless, leaking cooler which we are literally ready to hall to the trash as Crystal Quest says that we are now outside of the warranty period...You would think a company would stand behind its products a bit more!!!

We got this after much research because we wanted the Reverse osmosis and the hot water dispenser, without having to continuously refill bottles and lug them around. My husband set it up when I was out of town, and said it was a pain and the instructions were vague. (He''s usually really good at that sort of thing) It was still not working properly, there was no hot water, so we had to call for support to get the hot water re-set. Mike, at the Crystal Quest support line was helpful, but we felt like we shouldn''t have to do all this "extra" stuff just to get it to work. For about 2 months it worked great, when suddenly, the hot water wasn''t hot anymore. Caled back for support, we''ve been talking to them almost daily now as they are trying to fix our problem. The machine has a one year warranty, but they would charge us a $200 restocking fee if they let us return it. We just want it to work. Sick and tired of calling and troubleshooting with them. We wish they would just send someone out to fix it or bring us a new one.

If we were to do this again, we''d by from someone local who could offer us better support. $600 is too much money to risk not having the item work properly.

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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 6Pricey 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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Austin Air Baby''s Breath Air Purifier

Austin Air Baby''s BreathTM HEPA FilterAfter much research and debate, I decided to go with this purifier because it was an Austin that I could afford and it seemed like the Austin brand was the most reliable. I actually purchased the pink version because it was on sale and then spray painted it. It is great. The air in my bedroom smells much fresher, and the lowest setting is very quiet and not at all disturbing. It''s easy to maintain and you don''t have to worry about ion particles. I''m delighted that I purchased this and I would do it again.

We purchased the Austin air filter for our baby''s nursery. We live in a condo with no outside air circulation so we wanted something to cycle the air, remove dander from our dog, and eliminate household odors. This product has met our expectations and gone a step further.

We particularly like two additional features. First, the white noise on the high setting is perfect for a baby. Second the compact size fits well into our nursery without becoming a fixture in the room.

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This product does exactly what it proposes. We have noticed an immediate cleaner and purifier living space in our bedroom. I run it on low each night when we go to sleep. We always wake up more refreshed and with non stuffy noses. I''d highly recommend this product for a bedroom or baby''s room.

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I ordered the Baby''s Breath HEPA air filter for our kids, but wanted to try it first. After two days, I was able to breathe normally through both nostrils; one of them is usually blocked this time of year. On the other hand it only helped my husband slightly, but we only have been using it for a few days. Guess we''ll have to order another one for the kids.

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The wife and I love this unit for our son''s room. We used it for a month before he arrived and love it as we have pets and an older house. But I imagine its probably even more important for newer, better sealed homes. Anyway, good product!

Aquios Full House Water Softener and Filter System Save 24% Off

Aquios Full House Water Softener and Filter System
  • Salt-Free, Full House Water Softening and Water Filtration Treatment System Commercial grade descaler that eliminates hard water deposits and conditions water
  • All-In-One system that conditions, filters, eliminates scale without pressure loss.
  • Compact design, requires no maintenance, programming or electricity
  • Commercial strength water conditioning and filtration, 6 month cartridge life
  • 20 Year warranty, 40,000 gallon cartridge included

I purchased the Aquios unit from Amazon right before Christmas and had it professionally installed a little over a week ago. For anyone concerned about the installation costs, I hired a local plumber and he was able to install the unit for $150 including parts, and it took him less than an hour. I''m sure someone with good plumbing skills and basic tools could easily install the softener themselves; I simply know my limitations and elected to have it installed properly.

I couldn''t be happier with the results. My wife and I started noticing a difference in our water quality immediately, and it keeps getting better every day. True, this unit may not match the classic definition of a water softener since it does not use salt, but if crystal-clear water, no chemical taste, elimination of scale buildup and essentially maintenance-free operation is what you are looking for in a whole-house conditioning system, then the heck with "classic" definitions.

We''ve both noticed a better "feel" from our water in the shower, and the amount of soap and shampoo we use in order to feel clean has been drastically reduced. The first time I used my espresso machine with our "new" water, it was like night and day. The coffee carafe did not show any signs of lime or scale buildup, whereas previously I would have to wash the container out with soap and hot water after each use. Our water was so hard, we had to scrub the toilet bowls daily to keep them clean, and now all of those water stains and "gunk" have simply disappeared. The shower mirror stays crystal clear with no signs of haze, and our water tastes great right from the tap.

It puzzles me how someone could write a review for a product they''ve never used. So, even though this unit does not use salt, who cares??? If its results you''re looking for, I would recommend you take a close look at the Aquios system as a viable alternative to salt-based conditioners.

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I had this installed last week in a home we just bought. We didn''t notice a change right away in the water quality. We have horrible water where we live (an ag city).

I had it tested when we first moved in and and it was over 185 ppm. It was like soap when washing the car. It literally came out like soap and left bubbles and film on the car. We wouldn''t touch the stuff for drinking. Anyways, the stainless steel sink in the kitchen was covered in hard water film along with the fixtures in the bathrooms. We are on a full galvanized pipe install under the house along with the guest house / garage. There was some copper pipes but they were toast and I removed them, went full steel and grounded the pipes (house been around since the 50''s and the steel was still goodkind of makes me wonder why people recommend copper over steel when the copper was destroyed.. I''m not sure about plastic but the pipes under the house look like new, and came apart like new (60+ years old)just were it was joined with copper is where I found issues. I think it''s just plumbers would rather save money on installing plastic. (Just my opinion after seeing these galvanized pipes myself)

Installed this on the main and replaced the old shutoff with a lever. A week later the sinks are clean and the water is much better (not perfectI wouldn''t drink it but much better). It has a bypass that''s easy to use for the nights when the sprinklers come on. Bypass every other night until I can fix the sprinklers that keep getting kicked. We are happy with the purchase.

I put a reverse osmosis system on the kitchen sink for drinking water. We should have a real water softener but I just wanted to try this first. Think we saved ourselves $500. You don''t really need the softener. This thing is good enough to keep the film and soapy water that comes from the city from sticking to everything. The replace filter costs $60 but I talked with someone who said he goes 2 years without replacing his whole house filter. Guess we''ll have to see.

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We''ve had this installed for $140 by our plumber.Someone else gave us a price of $395 for the same installation,so be careful and call around for prices.We feel it works great.We can now drink water from the faucet with no after taste and you can install it just about anywhere.We had ours installed in the garage where our pipes run thru.We''ve been using it since September 2012,and still working fine.Filters with (EOC),which is what we got and are only $10 more,are suppose to last a family of four for six months,So,I expect to get 8 to 10 months use for just my wife and myself.Our plumber said,he doesn''t know why more people don''t use this type of softener/filter instead of spending thousand''s for something that''ll do the same thing this will.It DOES NOT affect our water pressure at all.There was absolutely no difference,and the filter''s are easy to replace.Just unsrew the top,pull the old filter out and slide the new one in,but,don''t forget to soak the filter for 15 minute''s before putting the filter in.We live in Tucson,AZ,and our water is very hard.This system did the trick.It''s also saving our appliance''s,water heater,faucet''s,dish washer,toilet''s,etc from the calcium build-up we got before.We actually had to take our water heater out and flush all the calcium chunks out in the yard.We don''t hear those chunks banging against the side of the water heater anymore from the pressure inside.I recommend this water softener.If it works in Arizona,where the water is very hard,it should work most anywhere,and the cost of it is very reasonable for what it does,plus the extra life it is giving our appliance''s and our skin and hair and having water you drink.I''m pretty picky guy,so,you can trust this review and I DO NOT work for Aqious.

Also,it arrived ahead of the actual delivery date stated.

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I had this filter/softener (wink!) system professionally installed and (the professional with 30 years experience) could not get it to stop leaking. Literally spent hundreds of dollars to have it taken back out again the next day. The reality was that it also was not a true water softener. It had four chemical balls in the filter that one would assume that would dissolve over a period of time and coat piping to stop scale buildup. I was also informed it was not stamped anywhere for the certification for it''s intended purpose. You can purchase the same filter setup for much less money, have the chemical balls and filter, have a true goverment certification and "Guess what? It doesn''t leak!!". Good luck, if you purchase this! This was just my experience... By the way, Amazon was good about dealing with turning in a claim.

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Aquios system does not operate as promised in the online ad. We installed the Aquinos Water System in July 2012. After a period of time it is apparent that it does not filter out the chemical smells or clean/soften the water. We can still smell the "rotten egg" odor and the cannister leaks when we put it in bypass mode to change the filter. It advises that you change the filter every quarter to six months, but because the smell was still so bad we went ahead and changed the filter out on September 15th, 2012 (roughly 2 months after install) and it still showed no improvement. So to replace filter, we shut the water off and we changed the system from "filter" to "bypass". The canister still leaked at the top of the unit. It was a mess. Overall, we will have to purchase a new filtration system because this one does not perform as advertised. Yesit was professionally installed by a certified plumber. Cannot recommend this product. Very disappointed. Posted-October 22, 2012.

Delonghi EMK6 Alicia Electric Moka Espresso Coffee Maker Save 16% Off

Delonghi EMK6 Alicia Electric Moka Espresso Coffee MakerI received this as a gift and had about twenty wonderful cups of moka from this cute little electric machine, but then one day in the third week of ownership, steam went a''flyin outside of the moka maker instead of into the top chamber. I called customer service and was given a run-around, ugh. I was told that without a receipt I could buy the replacement unit for around $40 plus shipping. She said that most of their products have a 30 or 60 day warranty, which surprised me greatly. Since I''d owned the product for less than 30 days, I figured I was still in the warranty time any way one looked at it, but I was wrong. With no receipt, no exchange from DeLonghi. Well, I tried to use the unit after really tightening the top and bottom together and the escaping steam abated. The next week, the shut off valve on the heating unit started making a terrible noise and the unit wouldn''t even start. It would be triggered within a few seconds to shut off, so I had nothing at all brewing. Aha, I regained my smartness finally, and took the item to Bed Bath and Beyond, and they were extremely gracious in having another sent to me because the store didn''t have it in stock. I hope that when this replacement arrives in a week or two I''ll love it again, but I hope this time it''s a more long lasting relationship. I''ll recommend that you buy this from Amazon because the price is substantially less but be sure to keep your receipt even if you register the warranty!

The replacement unit has been working flawlessly for a year now and it''s used on a daily basis. I''d give it another star!

Another year has almost passed and this is still working great. With proper care, I think it will outlive us all!

I''m on my 2nd Electric Moka machine. The first one died when the plastic piece on top cracked near the handle and it began to leak. I realize now that it cracked from tightening the top piece by rotating the plastic handle rather than grabbing the metal mid-section. I also realize that I began tightening it extra tight when the rubber washer inside started to wear out. So that''s the deal. Replace the washer when it gets ragged and don''t screw the pot together with the plastic handle. Do these two things and the machine will last ages. BTW, it makes FANTASTIC espresso, is easy to clean, is compact and very cute. I love it!!!

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What I initially liked about this machine is the fact that I could use it off the stovetop and it really is not a counter hog--I bought it for my office, actually. I was surprised at how piping hot the coffee can get in it. All in all, it works well. Realize, too, this moka brew is definately a step down in flavor from traditionally brewed espresso (from a pump-driven machine). I recommend it.

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So I needed something for making moka espresso in my classroom, and this turned out to be the thing. Several reviews mentioned the possibility of breaking the polycarbonate top. I am happy to report that the top, the gasket, and the top filter are all interchangeable with the Bialetti 6 cup stovetop model. So gaskets will be cheap & easy to come by, and if I manage to break my poly top, I can pick up another Bialetti and use the top from that.

Woo hoo!

~~~Update~~~

It''s two years later and I am STILL quite happily using my Alicia. I''ve replaced the gasket a couple of times, but that''s it. Excellent little product.

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When the transparent plastic top breaks (and with constant use, it will) you can simply replace it with a more sturdy top from a Bialetti 6-cup stove-top model like this: Bialetti Moka Express 6-Cup Stovetop Percolator. Don''t throw it all away. No need to buy an entire new one. I dislike the build in redundancy of some modern products, so I''m glad to be able to share this tip.

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Omni RS3-DS String Wound Whole House Replacement Water Filter Cartridge

Omni RS3-DS String Wound Whole House Replacement Water Filter Cartridge
  • Reduces rust and sediment
  • Fits Whole House Water Filter OB1 (1653-7201) and OB5
  • 3 months or 15,000-Gallon average cartridge life
  • 5 GPM flow rate
  • 20-Micron rating

Ordered these as they seemed to be a good price for a two-pack so we ordered 2 (for a total of 4 cartridges). However, we only recieved 2 cartridges. I emailed company and they shipped two additional cartridges out. While the service was fine, I had asked in the email about the product description but the company did not answer. There is a discrepancy. "Part Number RS3-DS12-05 Item Package Quantity 1" and lower it states "RS3-DS12-05 Features: -Set of two replacement cartridges."-I am still confused as to where the error was.. the product description or in shipping. If the price is for one, it is more expensive than locally.

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I installed these on my boat and the water is very tasty, nice smelling and clear. Suitable for cooking, cleaning and showers.

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Water filters? We have a couple of whole house filters with cartridges that need replacing about every three months. We use different filter cartridges in each. This is one of them. Our water tastes good. I used to buy these at places like Home Depot, but Amazon beats the prices, especially if you buy enough stuff to get free shipping. If you need to add to your total to get the free ship, check these out: A Call to Arms! Out of the Pews and Into the Streets Prostitutes, Tax Collectors, and You

NRGideas Premium Bathroom Water Saving Eco-Kit Save 62% Off

NRGideas Premium Bathroom Water Saving Eco-Kit, faucet, toilet, hand held shower head water conservation
  • Bathroom Water & Energy Saving Products
  • Easy to use and install, Instructions included / water saving tips
  • Save lots of Money with this Bathroom Eco-Kit
  • Earth Friendly, Premium Bathroom water savers
  • Water conservation tools for the home

The shower timer is not really practical, Frugal flush work well, Hand held shower should have been 1.5 gpm, the niagra conservation kit is a better deal.

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Santevia Ceramic Pre-Filter

Santevia Ceramic Pre-FilterThe Santevia is the most amazing water system I''ve ever had. It balances the PH in your body, which is very important for optimal health. Great!

It arrived with a crack in the item ..so it brook . I ordered another one but has not arrived since last 2 weeks

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PUR 2-Stage Vertical White Faucet Mount FM-3333B Save 49% Off

PUR 2-Stage Vertical White Faucet Mount FM-3333B
  • Enjoy filtered water directly from your tap
  • Easy One-Click Installation
  • Makes cooking with filtered water easy
  • Built-in Filter Life Indicator keeps track of your filter life
  • Conveniently provides up to 100 gallons (two to three months) of healthy clean water

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Once, long ago, PUR was a great company with great water filtering technology. I still love their filters! Unfortunately, a big bad company named Proctor and Gamble bought them and messed them over in favor of customer abuse. This was accomplished using two methods. The first method is called ''planned obsolescence'' whereby their faucet mount apparatus leak and die briefly after the end of the warranty period. (It didn''t used to be that way in the good old days). The second method is called ''timed death'' whereby their apparatus lock up their enclosed filters at a preset volume of filtered water, whether the filter is actually used up or not.

Planned obsolescence can be overcome by calling up Proctor and Gamble BEFORE your warranty runs out, and letting them know that your PUR apparatus is squirting water all over your kitchen. Ask them to send you a replacement or a replacement certificate. If need be, call repeatedly asking to speak to the President of P&G, never taking ''no'' for an answer. Then take your certificate and get another PUR apparatus. This will provide you with a lifetime for the apparatus more representative of the lifetime of original PUR apparatus. You''ve cheated no one. P&G''s cheat on you has been overcome.

The timed death lockout of your filter is extremely easy to overcome. Pull out the filter from the apparatus. This resets the nasty timing device to zero again. Put your filter back in. TADA! You''re done. Your filter will work as before. Note, however, that PUR filters do eventually get clogged with stuff. You''ll know when to change it.

I hope that helps everyone restore goodness to the universe. I still love PUR filters better than any other brand and wouldn''t be without them. It''s P&G''s customer abuse that''s not worth liking. Shame on you P&G.

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I picked up one of these (FM3333) for my office. One thing that caught my eye is that it included a 2-stage filter. We have used a single-stage on-tap filter by another maker in the past, but it clogged up too quickly, so having a filter that could trap sediment was an important consideration.

The filter holder installed on the faucet effortlessly without any tools. Our faucet has exterior screw threads, so the faucet adapter included in the package wasn''t needed.

The filter itself took a little extra effort to insert into the filter holder. It seemed to be a very tight fit (but not an improper fit).

Filtered water comes out the bottom not really in a stream or a spray, but somewhere in between. It comes out at a slower rate than unfiltered, but I expected that. It''s an adequate rate, not a trickle by any means.

Controlling the filter couldn''t be simpler or more pleasant. Tip it backwards to bypass the filter, tilt it straight up again to filter again. The tilting action feels very smooth, no feeling of cheap-plastic friction.

Another nice feature is the gauge that shows roughly how much use is left before the filter needs to be changed. It''s purely mechanical, no batteries necessary.

I recommend the Pur without hesitation.

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After just a couple of months, the filter developed a crack so bad that couldn''t even be solved by duct tape. Useless filter.

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After several months of use (< 6) the housing developed multiple hairline cracks that allow water to spew all over the place. WHAT A MESS! This thing is not worth the money. I''ve tried covering the cracks with epoxy putty but no use. The water just finds another way out. STAY AWAY FROM THIS THING!

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These filters do a great job of clearing up sediment in the water, and eliminating chemical taste. However, I''ve had two of the housings crack in the last year. The first was within an in-store 30 day warranty, so I simply did a switch at Lowes. The second cracked as well after four months, Lowes would not replace it. This week I''ll see if the manufacturer will provide a solution. TR

Sprite SFH5-CM Falls Hand Held Shower Save 12% Off

Sprite SFH5-CM Falls Hand Held Shower, Chrome
  • Triple Plated Finish
  • Curved Ergonomic Shower Handle with Filter Handle Extension and 72-Inch reinforced hose
  • 3 Operating Positions with Dual Swivel Adjustment
  • Ultra Deluxe 5-Way Massaging Spray - Reversible Shower Filter Cartridge (Model HHC) 3 month

I have had this shower filter for two years and now it is destined for a landfill. It looks as thought it is chrome but the connector piece is plastic and so is the body that houses the filter. This shower head is very fragile and broke twice on me. Once while adjusting the angle of the shower head the connector piece snapped in two and the second when attempting to change the filter the body of the shower head cracked. It is a shame that the durability of the product is so poor because it is an effective filter.

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I am over 80 years old, losing balance, and bought this product to begin taking showers

while sitting in the tub. I easily installed it myself. The shower head adjusts from a soft to a

strong spray, is easy to hold, and adjusts to many angles. The long metal "hose" gives

maximum reach over the body and does not leak. I am completely satisfied with this well-

made product.

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I bought this so I could use organic bath products with our hard well water. I can now use organics without that sticky residue left on my skin. Super easy to install. Love the three levels of spray each one very different. We don''t have enough water pressure for a vigorous massage on that spray setting, but it is nice and relaxing. Middle setting is great for rinsing out hair. The height and direction (pivot) options are great for getting out of the spray while soaping or shaving. Hose is long enough to reach across entire bathtub. Cartridges are easy to replace. I did read that it was fragile, so I have been careful with it. I have dropped it a few times with no breakage or leakage. I cannot imagine how I lived without it!

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I purchased 2 of these showerheads (one for my husband and I and one for the guest bathroom)because I am not supposed to be exposed to cholorine for health reasons. There are other impurities that I didn''t want on my body when showering, too. When you buy something with a filter, it seems that the water flow just isn''t there, however, I am very happy with the water flow. I would recommend this showerhead.

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This product is quite nice. While it''s not perfect ( I live in a very hard water area) It has cut down on the water spots in my shower. What i really like is that you can reverse the filter and clean it out allowing it to last quite a while. I very much recommend this item. It has saved me a lot of scrubbing.