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Pur Ultimate Faucet-Mounted Horizontal Filtration System

Pur Ultimate Faucet-Mounted Horizontal Filtration System, Chrome
  • Provides clean, safe, delicious water straight from the tap
  • Reduces heavy metals, chlorination by-products, agricultural and industrial pollutants, chemicals, and 99.99% of microbial cysts
  • Space-saving design; allows full sink access; installs in minutes without tools
  • Filter life indicator signals when to replace the filter
  • 1 filter provides up to 100 gallons, or 2-3 months of filtered water.

No, this "chrome" isn''t true chrome, but I''m really surprised people expected it to be. It comes in white for the same price; you''d think people would assume this was plastic. Mine still looks brand new, though.

You CAN run hot water out of your faucet, you just can not filter it. This is true of all faucet water filters. There''s a bypass that will still allow you to get hot water, but it won''t be filtered.

I live in Chicago where we, admittedly, have water that doesn''t need much filtering...but I''ve had this filter on my kitchen faucet for 3 months now and there''s still 50% of the filter life remaining.

I got this system (with 2 filters) for $9.99 at Big Lots, so I''m surprised to see it costs over $40. It''s a good filter, though.

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This is a great filter. It''s a charcol filter which will be slower coming out but cleans much more out of the water than the faster filters. As it''s been stated this is a plastic filter, I have had mine for a year and the chrome look is still in good condition (it can also be bought in white). I have a two person home and a filter lasts us closer to five months. It does not come out hot through the filter but it does if you just use the faucet (you can switch back and forth by turning a knob on the side).

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.....and the "plastic coated chrome-look finish" water spotted almost immediately and couldn''t be cleaned or polished into an appetizing appearance--big yuck. The horizontal style should be an improvement, however I found the filter much more difficult to remove than the older white vertical Pur I''d replaced. The final straw was last week, when an overwhelming stench issued from the filter--I''m assuming perhaps the indicator failed and somehow the filter became contaminated....

I loved my old clunky vertical Pur, and I do believe overall Pur makes a good product, but this one is not it.

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This is a plastic appliance with a chrome finish. It is not made of chrome, and it, like all the other Pur filter products, will not last for very long because the plastic is prone to cracking. As a matter of fact, according to the instructions, you should not run water of more than 100 degrees through it. In other words, if you attach this gadget to your kitchen sink, your hot water cannot exceed 100 degrees. Water under 100 degrees is not very hot. The unit works, and it works pretty well, but not for very long. It is almost impossible to get more than 30 gallons out of a single cartridge.

My filter worked perfectly for two weeks.

Then the indicator quickly registered the filter going bad. Fine; I can go buy another filter.

But then after a month, the unit started to leak out of the non-filtered spout whenever I ran water through the filter.

The warranty should cover it, but I can''t find any information about warranty returns on Pur''s website, or the packaging, or anywhere else. Conveniently, there''s no phone number for Pur, and they don''t return my emails.

InstaPure F2BWT3P-1ES Faucet Mount Water Filter System Save 7% Off

InstaPure F2BWT3P-1ES Faucet Mount Water Filter System, White
  • Lever on the F-2 allows the choice between filtered and unfiltered water
  • Certified ANSI/NSF for the reduction of Chlorine (Class II) taste and odor
  • Sleek white design with clear cap
  • No tools necessary for installation
  • Reduces bad taste and odor from chlorine

I like the style,the looks, the ease to install & filter longevity( 200 gals.) Twice as long as any other system & the least expensive filter to replace.

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Works well, easy to set up and use Does the job its intended to do. Just be sur to read the instrustions on its uses.

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I was very excited when i got this product and I thought it was easy to put it on. boy was i wrong the top part kept leaking,no matter how hard i tried to put on my faucet. I''m sending it back.

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Installed in minutes and works exactly the same as the expensive one I replaced. Why didn''t I buy this sooner?

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I have had this water filter for 2-3 months. I was unhappy with it from the start, as the water doesn''t taste much better without it. The only taste it seemed to take care of was chlorine. I had previously bought a Culligan filter and it was awesome, until it broke.

BISSELL Spotlifter Powerbrush Handheld Deep Cleaner Save 31% Off

BISSELL Spotlifter Powerbrush Handheld Deep Cleaner, 1716BWe struggled between buying this unit and the comperable Dirt Devil offering, when we saw them at the local discount stores. Liking the stiffer dual-rotating beater-bar style brushes on the Bissell better than the much softer brushes on the spinning disk the Dirt Devil had, we settled on the Bissell. At the store, the only negative factor for the Bissell appeared to be it''s one-year warranty, versus the two-years offered with the Dirt Devil.

We did not consider a cordless model, presuming they would be less powerful. We also did not consider a model without scrub brushes.

I used our new Bissell briefly last night on a couple of recent pet stains, and it did a good job. Today, I used it on all the rest of the pet stains on our light living room carpet, many of which were old. Almost all of them lifted well.

The Bissell clean tank will hold a full 8 oz. (3-4 oz. cleaning product and 4 oz. water), compared to the Dirt Devil that only holds a total of 6 oz. It does a decent job of suctioning up liquid. Many with the Dirt Devil seem to complain that it''s suction is inadequate, and we did test its suction at the store and agree that it is weak.

The manual doesn''t document the total clean tank size, how many ounces the "Formula" fill line is at, or how many the "Water" fill line is at, but I measured them. This way I know the proper dilution, if I choose to mix some of the cleaning product into a regular spray bottle for pretreating convenience, without hauling the heavier unit around. (They suggest leaving the pretreat on for 3-5 minutes.)

Note that once you''ve filled the clean tank, if you have a lot left over you do not have to empty it. You can save it for next time. (The disadvantage to doing this is that you would no longer have warm water to help you clean better.)

The 20'' cord was more than adequate for us to get to the areas we needed to clean. Others complain that the Dirt Devil''s cord is too big, but I''m not sure if that means diameter or length. The cord on the Bissell flows nicely. It isn''t stiff and doesn''t stay too curled up to be able to be used easily. It even had a convenient velcro strap that stays attached, to help you manage the cord for storage.

The unit is really easy to fill, operate and clean. Both the clean tank and the dirty tank detach and reattach very easily. Even the beater brush cartridge removes easily for cleaning. It only took me a few minutes to have it ready for storage again. Dirt Devil users complain that reattaching a tank is not always easy.

This is not a full size steam cleaner and I don''t think it''s fair to expect it to behave like one. It''s great for the purpose it''s designed for. Be sure to vacuum your capet before using it, if you haven''t done so recently. This will minimize the amount of hair etc. to clean out of the brushes when you are finished using the Bissell. I did not do this, and it still wasn''t bad to clean out the brushes.

The unit has a solid and durable feel to it. Dirt Devil users seem to think that unit is flimsey and has an awkward manual solution/water sprayer.

I think the product works well and would recommend it over the Dirt Devil. I am happy with it

I have mostly hardwood in my home, but I do have a little bit of carpet, so I bought one of these for the small spots and spills. I have 3 kids and 2 dogs, so it seems that accidents are a daily occurence. I used this Spotlifter on some old pop stains that have been on the carpet for months, and it got them out no problem. I couldn''t believe how well it worked and how dirty the water was that came out of my carpet. It worked so well that I decied to try it on my couch and chair, and it did a great job on them as well. Next stop was my car''s interior, which was no small feat. It made my 6 year old minivan look and smell almost new. Buying this Spotlifter was definitely money well spent.

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I feel bad about giving this review, but I must. This is the worst machine ever created. Let me say that I think Bissell has excellent quality machines (Little Green) but this is not one of them.

First of all, this machine has absolutely NO suction to it whatsoever. I managed to trigger out around a cup full of solution, and the spotlifter only ''sucked'' 1/4 of it back up. My carpet was soaking wet. I had to lug out my Hoover Steamvac to suck up the rest of the water. Naturally, I thought I had a faulty spotlifter, so I exchanged it for another one. I got the SAME thing, a spotlifter without suction.

Secondly, the trigger mechanism is horrid. Instead of it releasing a steady stream of liquid, it is spray oriented, where you must continuously spray it like a spray bottle. That becomes extremely tiresome, and it actually hurts your hands, as when you ''try'' to suction the liquid, you have to tilt the machine forward and it is very cumbersome and large.

All in all, I hated this machine. It was clunky and did not clean anything. It is horrifyingly loud for no reason. The rotating brushes actually mat the carpet to the floor. This is a very bad buy. If you are looking for something that is easy to use for those quick stains, buy the ''Little Green Clean Machine''. It is wonderful and has amazing suction. You actually get what you pay for.

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this little machine is worth every penny.. i have pets and just spraying and blotting up accidents was really grossing me out..i tried the dirt devil steam cleaner and please "do not buy that machine!" it cooks the stain and stinks.. yuk.. the bissell is amazing ..it scrubs and lifts out everything.. i''ve waited for something like this for a long time.. it even does steps..

rose mary

wyoming pa

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I had a small similar machine many years ago. This one is a very inferior machine. The suction is very very poor, it will pain your finger putting down fluid since it is not an electric pump, but a manual trigger like those on bottles of cleaning fluids. Also, the tank for the cleaning solution is very very small. Basically, a can of woolite carpet cleaner and a good brush can do the job as well and more conveniently than this rip off item that is over promoted by the info from the manufacturer.

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KRUPS XP3200 Opio Pump Boiler Espresso Machine Save 62% Off

KRUPS XP3200 Opio Pump Boiler Espresso Machine, BlackI wrote the review below when I got the machine. Now two months later it won''t steam. I''ve tried everything and it wont'' work. Even though this was a gift, I guess you get what you pay for with this machine.

After working as a barista at several private coffee shops I was worried about getting an espresso machine that would fit my budget and my coffee tastes. I got this machine a few days ago as a Christmas present and have had no problems with it. It heats up quick and is fairly easy to use. It does take a little getting used to some things though. It does take longer to steam cold milk than what I was used to, and I discovered that it was harder to tamp the coffee grounds down, but it makes a decent mocha or latte. I liked that it did froth the milk very well so there was a nice foam and brews the espresso with a nice crema on top. I''m going to experiment with different coffee brands and even try the E.S.E. pods. One thing I was worried about was the reviews about water leaking from the bottom of the machine. I discovered that after using the steamer it releases the water and pressure out the bottom into the drip tray. I didn''t really believe the directions when they said to empty the tray after each use, but it definitely does need to be done. I would have given it 5 stars, but I think the learning curve with the grounds isn''t as easy to use as some other machines out there.

This machine makes great espresso for a great price. The crema (foam on top) is always impeccable. BUT there is one extremely common issue with this machine that is also extremely easy to fix.

PROBLEM: machine fails to pump out any water (even with full tank & green light on)

SOLUTION: you are tamping (pressing) the coffee grounds down TOO tightly in the basket! Take the grounds out, shuffle them around to break up clumps, and place back in basket with decreased tamping pressure. Works like a charm.

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So being from Italy, I know good coffee. Been through many mid range cappuccino makers and they all sucked. This machine is by far the best I ever owned. The espresso crema is outstanding. Don''t waste your money on high dollar machines, by this one. You will be very happy.

PS make sure you read the milk frothing directions. You have to purge the water before steam. Easy process.

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Machine broke after about 6 cups of coffee. Pumps ran but water failed to pump from tank. Steamer worked so it must have been some issue with the pump delivering to the grounds. Made a nice cup of coffee otherwise, like the previous reviews said, nothing amazing but a nice crema.

Came back to edit my review after 5 mos of use, Ive had no problems at all with this machine past the initial issue. Might have just been a new machine fluke.

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I like this machine because it takes up little room on my counter, it makes a good shot of espresso and it''s reasonably priced. I also like that it has a storage area for the accessories. They don''t get lost in my junk drawer.

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ISPRING Reverse Osmosis Water Filter Automatic Shut-Off Valve Jaco-fitting ASV #AAS1 Save 60% Off

ISPRING Reverse Osmosis Water Filter Automatic Shut-Off Valve Jaco-fitting ASV #AAS1
  • iSpring® Automatic Shut-off Valve (ASV) - Jaco Fitting
  • Compatible with most Reverse Osmosis systems (including brand names) in the market:
  • Allows your system to turn off the water supply when the tank pressure reaches approximately 65% of the supply water pressure;
  • 1/4" fittings
  • Nuts not included

Looking at the photo, one would deduce that there are three (3) ports on this valve. Three would work fine. But what I received was a 4 port device. The difference is that if you don''t have a blocking plug for the 4th port, you have a problem. However since for me this was a replacement, I had the blocking plug and it worked fine on my system.

Delivery was perfect and on time, so this would be a five star except for that small detail.

By the way, it came with two jaco fittings which was unexpected and welcome.

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Ettore 14150 Cleaning Critters Duck Shower Squeegee

Ettore 14150 Cleaning Critters Duck Shower SqueegeeThe colors are bright and vibrant! It''s great quality, price is great!!! My 2 year old loves wiping down the shower with this!

I had been searching for these forever since my old one failed after 10 years. Strong, easy to handle, and fun!

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Extech RE300 ExStik ORP Meter

Extech RE300 ExStik ORP Meter
  • Measures ORP/Redox from -999 to 999mV
  • Automatic electronic self calibration
  • Simulated analog bargraph displays change in ORP reading
  • Waterproof to IP57 protects meter from wet environment
  • Data hold, auto power off and low battery indication

I purchased the Extech re300 about 2 weeks ago and have used it about 15 times so far. I need to measure ORP value, and I wanted something decent for the price. I seen there was another model on amazon that had more reviews, but I have used an extech before and I was fairly happy.

So far it has functioned great. I have read that orp meters less than 300 bucks can lose calibration and the sensors go out... so we will see how long it holds up, however I am very satisfied so far.

Things to note:

When I did a search for a ph meter this one came up, however when I recieved it I noticed I had misread the description. It is JUSt an orp meter. So I am thinking of getting the PH Extech coming up soon, but there are so many mixed reviews on all makes and models. Right now I am using ph strips and they are fairly accurate, but will be looking to get a digital reading of ph.

The reason for the 4 stars is that the meter works great but did not blow my mind. Maybe after 6 months of working I will come back and adjust my review.

As for storage, I have just wetted the end like the directions said. There is an automatic calibration and so far it seems to be accurate.

I have not used storage solutions or anything... and I have checked a couple times to make sure it is still "in tune"... so maybe it does deserve a 5 star rating.

What else can I say.

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This device is awesome. It is compact, accurate and reliable. It is easy to use and maintain, and provides readings relatively fast.

TotalPond RF13026 Replacement Pond Filter Pads

TotalPond RF13026 Replacement Pond Filter PadsI bought this for my totalpond filter 1200 I have (http://www.amazon.com/TotalPond-PF1200UV-Pressurized-Biological-Clarifier/dp/B004DL0Y4E/ref=sr_1_fkmr0_3?s=lawn-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1338049866&sr=1-3-fkmr0).

The manufacturer recommends you replace them every year. I thought they would be like $10 for the filter, but $30 seems very high. The total cost of the filter was $120 and I have to buy a $30 filter and a new UV light bulb every ear for $40.

I also have to cut holes in the filter to make it fit correctly. It took me about 45minutes to cut the holes, put it in the filter and put everything back together.

I''m thinking at the end of the fall, I''m just going to clean out the filter I bought really nice and not just junk it.

Last year, I bought the replacement onces from Home Depot for $14. This season, they are $27, and you have to have them shipped. I figured I''d use prime and get it in two days.

Pros: It Fits and seems to do its job.

Cons: Had to cut hole, expensive, may require replacement every season.

Waring PJE401 Juice Extractor, Quite White and Stainless Steel Save 50% Off

Waring PJE401 Juice Extractor, Quite White and Stainless SteelI bought this machine for its power and brand-name quality. It is powerfull indeed and is sturdy in construction. With its centrifugal approach to extracting juices, the machine really gets the juice out until the last drop. I really liked it until I tried putting watermelon in it: the machine grinded the juice shreder plate inside. No more quality and effortless juicing after that. Had the machine replaced thinking it was just the particular unit I had purchased, but it happened again. So, I was left with having to purchase a replacement plate from the manufacturer. This third time I tried grapes, and whamo!...for the third time the machine ruined its plate. At $40.00 a piece it is no joke having to replace the plate a couple of times, plus it is not a good feeling when you don''t know how the machine will react when certain fruits are juiced. After these three incidents, I only use it to extract juices from carrots, apples, and celery...no more grapes or watermelon...in all the machine will do a good job so long it does not encounter a seed in the fruit, else say bye-bye to the plate.

I have used this product for about 2 years now. In terms of quality you are getting your money''s worth. It is a solid industrial device that is not likely to have mechanical or structural problems during an owner''s lifetime.

In terms of use, it is pretty good. Because of the straining action it uses you get significantly more juice per vegetable than any other machine. The only issue I have is with cleanup. It''s not bad per se but you do need the filters to save you 80% of the cleanup without them. Even with the filters though it is damn tricky to get all the fibrous leftovers out of the metal spinner. There is just no simple physical way to get pulp out given the design of the spinner. Having said that we''re talking a minute or two of running this thing under a faucet tilting it back and forth. If they can solve this I''ll give them 5 stars.

Finally it looks good. I just wish they would bring back the blue model that my ex took!

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I''m very happy with the Waring juicer. One reviewer had problems with seeds so I''m careful to remove the seeds from everything that I juice. Other than that, the product works great and is easy to clean. About a dozen optional paper filters are included with the product and they do a great job and are pretty cheap (less than $10 for 200. 5 cents per filter. They are available by mail order and are probably available in large cities). Once you plug the unit in and turn this baby in, the motor quickly revs up to a hum and you simply put the fruit/vegetable in the hole and push down with the plunger. If you''ve never juiced before, buy more fruit/vegetable than you would think that you''d need. Engine takes a while to slow to a stop is my biggest gripe, but I just use the time to let the unit squeeze every last drop out.

I''ve joined the juicer owner cult!

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This is a super nice, extremely well-built machine. I would highly recommend it.

I have juiced carrots and apples so far. I see in the other reviews that some people had trouble with vibration but I have not had any trouble at all. I put the carrots in with a hard, uneven motion like the book says, and it seems to work just fine for me.

You do get a slightly higher yield from this machine that from other juicers. But it is not a big difference just very slight.

Everything about this machine says well built. It is sturdy and seems like it will last a long time.

I guess my only complaint would be that you have to buy the citrus attachment at an additional cost and it is a sizable cost. Most other juicers can handle citrus without any extra purchases.

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Have been drinking vegetables for maybe 15 years. Started with a cheap machine. It broke right away. Spent over $200 on a very good quality masticating machine. That thing will outlast me. But I found it prohibitively difficult to clean. It made the whole process so laborious that I never used it. So finally I decided to find a good machine that was easy to clean. Let me tell you, this is it. All parts that touch vegetables are stainless steel so they do not stain. The machine really impresses with its build quality. The juice is simply delicious. I now consume many more vegetables per day than would be practical to eat and I feel great. And clean up is rediculously fast and easy. If you use the filter papers [maybe 20 come with it--order more immediately and use them], you don''t scrub and the whole thing is back in place in maybe a minute and a half. Overall I have the idea this machine will last for many, many years. Bravo, Waring, you definitely got this one right!

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Bodum Columbia 4 Cup Stainless Steel Thermal Vacuum Coffee Press

Bodum Columbia 4 Cup Stainless Steel Thermal Vacuum Coffee Press, 0.5 l, 17-OunceHighly recommended. I already owned the 12 oz. pot and loved it. Got this slightly larger pot shipped to my daughter''s home -in the ready for our holiday visit. I quickly made my first pot but noticed an off taste in the coffee. I thought it must be her water as that was the only change from my own home --beans, grinder, pot all the same. So, I washed everything again and made another pot. Still had the off taste. I could smell whatever was causing the off taste but didn''t know what it was. Finally I identified it as coming from the the seal on the filter. So, I made sure the filter remained above the water line while the coffee was brewing. No off taste after that! Problem solved.Bodum Columbia 4 Cup Stainless Steel Thermal Vacuum Coffee Press, 0.5 l, 17-Ounce

This press is great! I just broke my Bodum Chambard, which is glass, after five years of use. I had the 32 oz., which was far larger than necessity dictated. Moreover, glass presses undergo considerable heat loss after four minutes of steeping. This press not only remedies that problem since it is double walled stainless steel, but you couldn''t break it if you tried. The coffee tasted great, although I was a bit curious to see if steel would cause it to taste bad. Not in the least! It tasted fine and it keeps the coffee hot, so you are not forced to down a cup of coffee within a couple minutes for fear of tepid coffee. Once you try steel, you''ll see the appeal!

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This little thing makes a delightful morning brew. Be aware, however, the "4 cup name" does not translate to "4 x 8oz (the actual measurement of one cup = 8 oz). So, I get one hefty mug of coffee from it. When serving more than one, it requires multiple brews. Had I known, I would have gotten the larger size. Nevertheless, it is very sleek in design, sturdy, and makes a nice cup of coffee.

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The purchase was simple and efficient, taking about a week to arrive with free shipping. Using two scoops of coarsely ground decaffeinated coffee, boiling water, and--important--I stirred the brew before affixing the top with the plunger up. I let the brew steep about two minutes, pushed the plunger down easily, poured, and was immediately satisfied with my purchase, even though a little pricey. The stainless steel filter and smooth-finished inside walls of the container created a great seal on the plunger, without any blow-back. Clean-up under the faucet was simple. One caveat: the flexible plastic seal around the edge of the filter could be easily damaged. With a little care, I expect many mornings of wonderful coffee.

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I''ve had lots of french presses, but this one is just great, having broken the glass container on my last one (again!) it was time for me to look for a new one, and how great is it!

All metal container and thermal on top of it!

The mesh looks like the standard Bodums, and the lid contains a plastic lip that can close the pouring orifice to keep the heat in (by twisting the cover till the arrow points to the exit)!

Ok the thermal part doesn''t last forever, but personally if I don''t drink it within 2 hours I make a new pot anyway.. freshness, that''s why I got a French Press in the first place anyway!

I drink in those big cups of coffee at home, this size fits about 1 1/2 of the big (double-cups)style mugs, Perfect!

My best one yet! Love it!

Auto-Siphon Save 39% Off

Auto-Siphon - 3/8''
  • Easy to Use
  • Starts a Siphone Fast
  • Easy to Clean
  • Easy to Sanitize

Works well, the main problem is that sanitizing it is a real pain. Either you try to wiggle it in all angles and try to get full coverage, or you have to rip the inner plunger out to sanitize them separately.

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Patience is not my strong suit, and the basic kit I bought did not include one of these little gems. I bought this from Midwest after twice spilling some wort starting a siphon the operation seemed to require one more hand than I had available. If I had it to do over, I''d buy the half inch one to make the siphon go faster, and then I wouldn''t need to move my tubing from from my siphon to my bottling bucket. Yeah, I could buy another piece of tubing but it would still be on the slow side. I hold the end of my tubing under hot water to get it onto the autosiphon, and only push it on about a quarter of an inch. The plastic looks to be fairly fragile and the tubing is still difficult to removes use the hot water again to warm it and make it more stretchable. Highly recommended.

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Don''t use this on vodka or grain alcohol. I did and within 5 minutes it ate away at the plastic housing of the siphon and destroyed it as well as the batch of Limoncello I was working on. It looks like it''s intended for beer, so I thought it was safe for all alcohol. Wrong.

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This siphon works great. I recommend the matching clam if you are going to use it on a carboy. I am very happy with this product and it is much easier and much more sanitary than other methods.

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This is a fantastic product for home brewers. Easily move wort from a carboy or any other container. Just attach a length of 3/8" tubing, give it a few pumps and you''re siphoning. No more mouth siphoning which can introduce contaminating bacteria into your brew.

Cons: No included clip to attach the auto-siphon to your container.

High Quality Humidifier Filter Water Panel Pad

High Quality Humidifier Filter Water Panel Pad Designed To Fit Aprilaire Humidifier Models 560, 560A, 568, 600, 600A, 600M, 700, 700A, 700M, 760, 760A, 768; Compare To Aprilaire 35 Water Panel PartThis Water Panel Pad was exactly as advertised, the exact replacement for the 15-year old filter it replaced. It was a perfect fit.

The pad is a high quality pad but shipped in a soft package wrapped very tightly in bubble wrap with no markings. Not knowing what it was (and confusing it with something else that was ordered due to lack of markings) we damaged the pads just trying to get them out of the tight wrapping. Again the pads are great, just be careful getting them out of the mailing packaging.

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Samsung DA29-00003G - Compatible Refrigerator Water and Ice Filter Save 17% Off

Samsung DA29-00003G - Compatible Refrigerator Water and Ice Filter by Zuma Water FiltersWhen we first needed a replacement filter for our new fridge, I looked at a lot of alternatives to the Samsung brand one. They all had enough bad reviews that we stuck with the OEM. Recently the price of the Samsung filter went up on Amazon plus Amazon now collects sales tax in Texas, so I went searching for an alternative once again. The Oasis Premier Filters brand had only a couple reviews but they were all great, so I took a chance. I ended up buying this filter from the exact same seller House of Filters on ebay for $22.95. The filter is a great alternative to the OEM no problems with installation, no leaks. No problems with the seller either, received the filter in 3 days.

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Magnesium Fire StarterI tried this magnesium fire starting tool SE(Emergency Fire Starter SE Emergency Fire Starter) out as well as the alternative from (from Doan Machinery & Equipment "Genuine Issue Magnesium Survival Fire Starter" Genuine Issue Magnesium Survival Fire Starter).

Both tools work perfectly fine as described and were able to light up fine fibers(cotton, moss, dried grass) and paper without a problem. The Doan tool has more precise instructions and clearly states on the packaging to scrape the magnesium portion of the bar with a knife blade PERPENDICULAR to the edge of the tool. I found this to method made for the most shavings and larger shavings at that. The packaging clearly states that you want a QUARTER(U.S. Coin) sized amount (just shy of 1 inch or 2.4cm diameter) Then holding the bar at 45 degree angle to the pile of shavings drag the knife along the flint to create sparks. The directions remind you to hold the blade perpendicular to the bar while "striking" the flint. I would advise not to strike the flint as they are brittle. However, a nice quick full length drag of the blade down the flint creates a shower of sparks for easy ignition of the magnesium shavings.

Both brands work fine. They are nearly identical in shape(the SE is a few mm longer). Each brand has a different finish/coating on the bar itself is about the only difference I can tell. The performance seemed to be identical or at least close enough to not notice anything to complain about. The big difference is the price. The SE(made in China) is about half the price of the Doan(Made in USA Patented). It appears to me that they are both the same design with slightly different execution of it, and one is just made overseas so that is why it''s cheaper(unless there is less active "ingredients"(magnesium).

One other note: The SE(Chinese one) also comes with a saw blade striker that does work but you need to wear through a protective layer of lacquer for it to work and it''s just small enough to annoy my large hands. I just stick with a cheap staineless steel pocket knife for this. I always carry about 3-4 blades when I''m out hiking(cheap folder that I don''t care if it gets ruined, sometimes a higher quality folder, always a fixed blade that is larger with full tang, and usually a multi tool(leatherman).

You can''t go wrong with either tool. I''d prefer to buy American(Doan the "other" one) in the long run though, especially for something I might end up having my life depend on.

EDIT: One last note on product lifedepending on how much magnesium you need to get your fire going each time, I think the flint will run out long before you ever use up all the magnesium.

UPDATED: 03-28-2011

There have been a ton of reviews mentioning that the DOAN tool being purchased is no longer made in USA or shipped as a knock off. Be careful which seller you buy from. I will be posting pictures later today that show the SE Tool side by side with the Doan tool. I no longer have the packaging to show what they look like however.

The seller I purchased the DOAN GENUINE ISSUE from was known as "CLASSICAL FITNESS & HEALTH" / "Waterglider LLC". They no longer have it stocked apparently.

A GENUINE DOAN FIRE STARTER SHOULD HAVE THIS INFORMATION STAMPED ON ONE SIDE WITH AN ADDRESS ON THE OTHER. THE FIRST LINE IS THE NSN(Nato Stock Number):

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4240-01-160-5618

FSCM 62561

MFR/PN 8702

FIRE STARTING TOOL

MAGNESIUM

U.S. PATENT NO. 4,188,192

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Reverse Side:

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SPARKING INSERT

MFD. BY DOAN MACH. & EQUIP. CO. INC.

P.O. BOX 21334

SO. EUCHLID, O. 44121

SHAVING EDGE

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I received this today, and it works great. I would suggest using the back (non-serrated) edge of the steel to shave the magnesium and the serrated edge for striking the flint. The magnesium block and flint both have some kind of coating, so the first time you use it it''ll take a few extra tries. I''ve seen these selling for double or triple the price and people were happy to pay it, so this is an excellent deal!

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I bought this along with the Swedish Firesteel to test them out. I like this product due to the fact that you can shave the magnesium off and use it to start the tender, however I found that the flint was difficult to use and did not put off much spark. It did spark, though. The swedish firesteel throws of a much bigger and hotter spark and was much easier to use, however if you do not have good tender it doesn''t matter much. I think that having both of them together is good and they are both are a relatively inexpensive purchase if you consider how valuable they are when needed.

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Those saying this doesn''t work obviously aren''t using it correctly and you''re giving people bad advice in telling them not to waste their money. This product is used by outdoorsmen everywhere and is the easiest, most reliable way to start a fire. Most people who have watched some of the survival shows have seen this product. I''m not going to recommend that anyone mimic Bear Grylls with anything else he does but when you see him start a fire in about 5-10 seconds, this is what he is using.

I''ve used it while mountain climbing/backpacking for years and have NEVER had one bit of trouble in getting a fire started. I would rather have this product than matches or a lighter. It will last longer and can light tinder that isn''t completely dry. Magnesium burns at over 1000 degrees and lights when even the smallest spark hits it making it more reliable than a simple butane lighter. I can light dry tinder without even shaving off the magnesium first and just striking the flint. Swedish Fire Steel (also in my backback) doesn''t come close to this in reliability. Mine didn''t come with a blade and even though I keep a small hacksaw blade taped to it, it''s generally easier to just use a pocket knife. Because having a fire is so important, I always keep 3 methods of fire starting in my pack but this would be the one I would pick if I could only have one.

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This fire starter works great just follow the instructions! I tried it the other day and I started a fire the first time!!

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