Travel Berkey Water Filter-2 Black Elements Save 8% Off

• Storage Capacity = 1.5 Gallons
• Height = 18" ; Diameter = 7.5"
• Purifies 2.75 Gallons / Hour
• High Grade 304 Stainless Steel
• 2 Black Berkeys good for 6000 Gallons

I''ve had this filter over 6 months and really like it, it is not perfect, but I gave it 5 stars because I found it to be the best option for my needs and it works great. I got it when I moved from the country to an apartment in the city, with bad tasting water. After months of researching reverse osmosis, distillation, and other gravity and water pressure filters, I decided on this one and I''m glad I did.

Our water supplies are becoming increasingly more and more toxic as time goes by. Farms are using stronger chemicals each year as weeds and insects adapt to it and cities actually add chemicals like chlorine and fluoride which over the long term cause medical and mental disorders. A filter like this, when paired with the fluoride filters, is great at removing toxins.

This was not hard to setup, just follow the instructions closely and make sure wing nuts are tightened hard enough to prevent leaking. Be sure to setup the filters before going camping with it, as it requires water pressure to prime the filters. After setup make sure you run water through it a few times to clear any loose dust from manufacturing.

Pros:

Water tastes great, even at room temperature. None of the chemical taste from the tap! Great for coffee and tea.

No complex setup or plumbing needed.

Inexpensive in the long run compared to other systems. Main filter lasts a long time.

No electricity needed, can be used anywhere and is great for emergencies when clean water may be scarce.

Black activated charcoal filter removes a lot more than other inexpensive filters/pitchers, also can remove fluoride with optional add-on filters.

Leaves beneficial minerals in water.

Used by red cross and other disaster relief groups

Stainless steel design looks good and will last a long time.

Cons:

Not instant or convenient as faucet mounted filters, needs to be refilled. I refill it every other day, not a issue for just me. If you have 2 or more people you may want a bigger one.

Design could be more efficient, spigot is about an inch up from the bottom so you can''t get all the water out of the tank using it but as long as you rotate water enough to keep the bottom filled it no a problem.

Should come with base spigot is low on it so it can''t fill things in the middle of a table, I keep mine on the edge of the counter.

Can''t see water level, you can get the optional meter but I just fill when water doesn''t come out as fast.

Setup, cleaning, and replacing filters is not fool proof just make sure to follow instructions closely.

Overall I think this is a wise choice for those wanting purify water to get rid of bad taste, bacteria, viruses, and toxins. There are many less expensive systems and more expensive full house solutions but this offers a good balance and has the bonus of being good for emergency situations. The size is perfect if you''re alone at a apartment but with two or more people I''d recommend getting the bigger models.

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Owned this system for a year and never drink tap water, make coffee, or even cook certain meals without running the water through the Berkey system. For those who want to live in some plastic bubble apparatus and be protected against ALL the stuff out there? Spend your hundreds of dollars and go hide. For around 200.00 one can receive more than reasonable filtration that requires no electricity, or power of any kind. Just add the water and go.

Take the negative hatchet job comments for what they are and think it over. Some of these people want Bose Surround Sound in a lap top computer, and I read their silly comments all the time. For these less than enlightened folks? Try running your tap water by a family pet with a bowl of this stuff sitting next to it. My guess is; these members of the house would go with the Berkey filtered water....every time.

If cats, dogs, and gold fish had a wallet, they''d pay you for it. Great value and would not be without it, while 304 stainless steel is not cheap. (I only know due to foundry work with metals) As for tasting like plastic? Water does not "leach" to plastic. Your not going to pick up plastic in this system as fresh water will not break it down....unless your talking salt water. No plastic taste here, and perhaps bottled water would have the same problem....if this were true?

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As with all of the Berkey products this works extremely well and is very easy to clean and maintain. It''s not a back pack unit, but for larger groups or as an emergency filter in a trailer or other vehicle it''s hard to beat. Just make sure you prep the filters per their instructions and wash the unit thoroughly before use.

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This works halfway decently on a counter top in a kitchen. At least until the filters come unglued from their bases. But the expensive black filters are way too fragile for travel. We move ours in spring and fall from one residence to another. We found the bases of the black filters are only partially glued to the filter element, and will come loose if there is ANY movement at all. Ours started leaking at the filter base, bypassing the filter element after its second move. We do not throw it around and do not drive on washboard roads. Berkey was no help, as our purchase records were at the other residence. Their warranty is pro-rated, anyway, and does not address poor assembly or poor product design, both of which are the issues here.

The only way this is even remotely suitable for travel is to remove the black filters before travel to avoid the lazy glue job separating. The other alternative would be to do what Berkey should have done..................incorporate some support for the top of the black filters to prevent motion-induced movement. I would suggest that all Berkey users check their filters with red dye to see if they are really filtering, or just partially filtering, with much of the water bypassing through an incomplete glue joint.

And then, their is the plastic taste imparted by the unknown origin and unmarked plastic bases. I have no confidence in these outsourced so-called filters.

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We have a community well, the water tastes fine, but there has been some issues with e-coli and I wanted a filter unit that would handle this and more. This size for the 2 of us is perfect in our kitchen, but what was surprising is the difference in how the water tastes, it''s excellent and I was surprised that it would be that obvious. I drink a lot of water and this one is fantastic. I like that it can be made to travel with and not take up much space.

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Water Sentinel WSQ-1 Refrigerator Replacement Filter Save 22% Off

• Economical alternative to expensive substitutes
• Delivers clean, clear water that looks and tastes great
• Will remove or reduce chlorine, tastes and odors that may be present in your drinking water
• Does not remove minerals which may be beneficial to health
• Designed to provide up to six months of life or 300 gallon

In the product description it says it replaces Whirlpool filter WHKF-R-PLUS. I purchased from Amazon and it arrived promptly and in good condition. It appeared to install without a problem, however when I returned to the kitchen I found that it was leaking quite a bit. Luckily I caught it before it caused too much damage to my cabinets.

I would not recommend this to replace the Whirlpool filter WHKF-R-PLUS and I hope that Amazon will remove this from the product description before some other person ruins their kitchen.

I was able to find the actual Whirlpool filter and it has been in for one day now without leaking so it was definitely the Water Sentinel WSQ-1 that was the problem.

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This filter works perfectly in my whirlpool unit and it does not leak. I will buy another because the price is unbeatable!

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I have had several of these and they work flawlessly with no leaks...leaks occur when it isn''t installed properly and the gasket gets damaged...that is most likely the issue with the one-star from the buyer...

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Breville BES860XL Barista Express Espresso Machine Save 28% Off

I spent my Christmas 2009 reviewing expresso machines. I had just returned from a trip to Europe and finally was going to fold and get an expresso machine. I missed the expresso from Italy and France. 1oz of crema delight.

So, I liked the Breville from all the reviews but was worried about some of the negativity on the "wet puck" I had read. All the reviews mentioned excellent coffee though, so it was on my short list.

Then I saw the Breville BES860XL, also known as the Barista Express Programmable Expresso. From the looks you can tell this unit has exchanged the hot water dispenser for a bean grinder. This unit is a fully automatic expresso machine with the super automatic feature of grinding a pre-measure of beans for your brew. Note, it is not a super automatic machine as you still need to manually mount the portafilter into the group head, and clean the filter afterwards. This is as automatic as you will want to go if you want to really control your coffee.

But, let me walk you through the pleasure:

1. the box. this has excellent graphics -even as you open, the getting started guide and pictures guide you along. The unit removes easily.

2. The tamper is magnetically held in place on the front of the machine -you can use it in place or remove for manual tamping.

3. New: -there is a dry puck feature now for all the fussy reviews -this removes excess water so you get, a dry puck

an excellent burr grinder -you can dismantle this for cleaning, and it has a wide range of control

for those that previously complained about the "cheat" dual wall filters -the unit comes with single and double dual wall AND single wall filters

there is a hideaway storage tray to hold all the small goodies

4. Steaming -excellent steam temperature and pressure -works very well with the provided frothing jug, very minimal excess water to start

5. The real test. I am using the dual wall filters, and the Illy whole expresso beans I got from Italy were made into pure heavenly expresso. Nice crema. This is the real thing.

This is one finely engineered machine. From a mechanically inclined electrical engineer to the folks at Breville: you have created an exceptionally functional piece that does the job. Did I mention it is beautiful on the counter as well? I have it on an island, no bad sides.

Drawbacks: none. BUT, when making a real expresso shot, make sure you pre-warm your demitasse. Otherwise the expresso will heat up your cup and your coffee will not be hot. I run a water cycle first into my cup to heat up the group head and the cup.

In my opinion this is the best buy in the market under $1500. At the office, daily I use a super automatic machine that is at that top end.

The Barista Express is Breville''s newest (and most expensive) offering in its line of espresso machines (which includes the Breville 800ESXL Commercial Espresso Machine and the BES830XL Die-Cast Programmable Espresso Machine). It is a semi-professional machine designated for the "aspiring barista" and the "beginner."

The major selling points of the Barista Express are:

(1) patented dual-wall filters to help novices make a respectable cup of espresso without a lot of fuss. Breville has also included regular (single-walled) filters to allow a user the freedom to craft a cup of espresso like a professional barista would.

(2) the integrated burr grinder

A burr grinder (as opposed to a blade grinder) is ideally suited for grinding coffee beans because they generate less frictional heat than a conventional blade grinder. (Excessive heat degrades the quality of coffee beans. See Breville BCG450XL Conical Burr Grinder)

(3) coffeehouse-quality espresso right in your own home in under 2 minutes flat.

My experience with Breville Barista Express has been mostly positive. I''m especially impressed by how easy it is to make a delicious-tasting cup of espresso! Here''s a detailed assessment:

Single-Wall and Dual-Wall Filters

Breville has included 2 types of filter: (1) the single-wall filter and (2) the double-wall filter. Each type of filter comes in 2 sizes (single-shot and double-shot) -for a total of 4 filters.

> Single-Wall Filter (Non-Pressurized Filter)

With the single-wall filter, getting the tamp pressure and grind size just right are of paramount importance for making a good cup of espresso. Under-extraction results in a watered-down espresso with little creama (foam head). The espresso will also taste a little sour. Over-extraction, on the other hand, makes the espresso overly bitter. I''ll tell you, I have ruined many a cup of coffee because of under-extraction or over-extraction. Getting it right will take a lot of patience, practice, and experimentation.

> Dual-Wall Filter (Pressurized Filter)

I really appreciate the dual-wall filters Breville has included in the package for a beginner who is unsure of the "right" ground size or tamp pressure to use. The dual-wall filter helps to give a beginner a leg up on making a good cup of espresso without having to worry too much about the intricacies involving coffee ground size and tamp pressure.

A commonly reported problem that''s noteworthy is that the single hole on the lower wall sometimes gets clogged up (although I haven''t encountered the problem thus far). Breville advises the use of a pin to unclog the filter.

Coffee Temperature

The ideal temperature of the water for extraction is between 195 F to 202 F. However, the water temperature reaches only roughly 185 F on my machine. There are no adjustments that allow you to increase/decrease the temperature of the water.

Bean Hopper & Conical Burr Grinder

The bean hopper coffee that feeds the burr grinder has a supposed 8oz capacity. In practice, I find that it will only hold about 6 oz (it takes about half of a 12-oz bag of Peets coffee). A real plus to the hopper is the edges of its lid are lined with rubber to ensure a tight-fitting and airtight seal, so the coffee beans won''t degrade as a result of oxidation.

The grind size of the burr grinder is adjustable, from very fine (for espresso and Turkish coffee) to coarse (recommended for espresso extraction with a dual-wall filter). The grinder delivers very evenly ground coffee (no lumps).

The only complaint I have about the hopper is as it empties out, the coffee beans in it occasionally need a little help to make them fall into the chute leading to the burr grinder. This happens more often with "oily" coffee beans.

Magnetic Tamper

The magnetic tamper allows you to either (i) tamp on the counter (like a professional barista does) or (ii) do your tamping "on board" (with the tamper magnetically affixed to the machine). I really like that you''re able to store the tamper on board when it''s not in use, so it''s within easy reach and it won''t get lost.

Programmable

I like how easy it is to program the amount of espresso dispensed into both the Single Shot and Double Shot buttons. For example, to program the Double Shot button, all you do is press the Program button, press Double Shot button, and press Double Shot button again to stop the extraction once you get the desired amount of espresso. Thereon, the Double Shot button will dispense the preprogrammed amount of espresso every time you push it.

Steam Wand

The steam wand produces perfectly textured milk. You can use an included attachment if more froth is desired.

Design

The Barista Express is a beautifully designed machine that simply oozes class and quality. The exterior is stainless steel except for the water tank, the bean hopper, the drip tray, the knobs, and a few other smaller parts (all of which are made of plastic).

Easy Cleanup

Clean-up is easy:

> Give the portafilter a good tap to expel the ground. The ground should pop right out (the used ground should resemble a brownie if you''ve gotten the grind size and tamp pressure right). Give both the filter basket and the portafilter a quick rinse and you''re done.

> Empty the drip tray when it says "Empty me" (a small float atop the drip tray gets upturned to display an "Empty me" sign when the drip tray is just about full) -a very nice touch.

> Make sure the steam wand is wiped down immediately after use.

Get Started Right Away

Everything you need to get started right away is included: filter baskets, milk jug, tamper, carbon water filter, and frother attachment. You probably want to get some espresso cups and a thermometer if you don''t have them already.

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Despite a couple of issues, I like the Barista Express. Would I recommend it? Well, it depends.

If you''re looking for an convenient, no-brainer way to make good cup of espresso (or any espresso-based beverage, such as Latte, Cappuccino, and Mocha) the Barista Express may be your ticket. It consistently churns out a good cup of espresso when you use the dual-wall filter, which works in tandem with the preprogrammed dual-wall settings. In addition, the burr grinder, which doesn''t normally come integrated in professional machines, is a definite plus.

However, if you''re into the art of making espresso (like a true barista), there are other good machines within the same price range you might want to look at first (one of the most popular machines is the Silvia Rancilio Espresso Machine).

There you have it. The above are some important considerations you might want to take into account before you make a purchase decision.

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[Update October 5, 2011]

4 months after I acquired this espresso machine, it began leaking water. The water must have shorted out the electronics because the unit stopped working altogether shortly after. For months, my machine fell by the wayside, until I contacted Breville about getting it fixed. I was pleasantly surprised at how promptly they responded and how helpful the customer representative was. About 1 week after I contacted them, I received a brand new unit. Great job on the customer service, Breville -Thank you. You''ve definitely won me over.

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I agree with most of the reviews below but wanted to add a few words about my experience with this machine:

I made a cursory read-through of the manual and having never owned a machine like this, but certainly having purchased a lot of coffee shop espressos across the globe, I thought I could jump right in and make some great drinks. Well, in part true, but I hit a point where I almost returned it. I started off with the double-wall filter and it made a very decent shot. Then I figured I try out the single wall filter. 2 weeks later and after joining the ranks of Corn-holio, I hit the jackpot.

During the first 2 weeks, I went from a moderate grind and a middle grind amount to the finest setting and about 2/3 away around the grind amount dial. I even far exceeded the recommended tamping pressure. The result was always an under extracted and bitter shot. Most of the time the puck was wet on top and a bit messy to clean up. Each time I pressed the double-shot button, the pressure wouldn''t even rise into the darker colored scale. No matter how fine the grind, or how hard I tamped the coffee the result was the same. I thought maybe it was the bean I chose or just a lousy grinder. Nope.

The day before yesterday I decided to read through the manual very carefully and try doing what they say step by step, not just what the cartoon correction diagram showed. I pre-heated the cup by running hot water through the filter and portafilter, thereby warming it. Then I immediately dried the portafilter/single-wall filter and filled it with freshly ground coffee. I added some coffee, pressed it down lightly into the filter with my fingers and added more. Then I tamped it with about 20 pounds of pressure. When finished, the tamper''s stainless rim near the bottom was not completely recessed in the portafilter, leaving it filled to within 1/8". After cleaning the rim thoroughly I simply attached the group head and pressed the pre-programmed double shot. Killer espresso like ones I''ve had in the finest Italian shops. Cleanup was a dream because the puck was nearly dry it just popped out. Wow. Cleaning between shots is important reheating is as well. If you follow these (Breville''s) directions you will be more than pleased with this machine. I now feel like I got my $600 worth.

I changed a few things all at once, so I can''t necessarily put my finger on exactly what changed the output. Pre-heating and filling the single-wall filter to an after-tamped level near the top seems to be the key. I love this machine now. As with the other reviews, I think the "clean me" light comes on with just a pre-set number of cycles since I too use filtered water and clean incessantly. The machine is heavy, solid and well laid out. Watch out while filling the reservoir so as not to get even a few drops close to the hopper jamming problems and a difficult clean. I don''t like leaving the tamper in the magnetic mount to tamp my coffee, but it''s a great place to store it. The wand for frothing is fantastic, but I normally prefer straight espresso. My lovely wife prefers cappuccino and we''re now working on some good cup art, no longer worrying about trying to nail the perfect shot. I do recommend this machine, but I highly recommend reading the directions word for word, front to back in the manual and adhering to their advice. Breville designed it and they know how to get the best results. With practice, you too will snub your nose at Starbucks from now on.

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We have had our Breville unit for several months now. It has given good, reliable service and makes a terrific shot. I take capuccino (and the steam wand frother is very easy -the best manual frother I have used), and my lovely wife takes americanos. We use the "barista" filters rather than the Senseo-style "beginner" filters. The included pressure gauge makes it very easy to "sight in" your favorite shot by varying the grind and tamp till you find what you like.

The pump assembly, heating block, and user interface are terrific. The buttons have a nice feel, everything about the machine''s style radiates solidity. It is a pleasure to use. The waste reservoir in the base is large enough for several days'' coffee drinking, and is easy and simple to empty. The convenient hidden compartment behind it is a great place to stash the extras and cleaning tablets.

The grinder is indeed adjustable and delivers consistent sized grind when it is working. But there are several problems with it -it''s obviously Breville''s first attempt. First, the bean reservoir has very shallow sides -they are not sloped enough for most beans to autofeed, so we often end up pulling the top open and stirring the beans with our fingers, to get them to feed down into the grinder. Second, the grinder *will* jam if you use oily beans -which is too bad as we like a very dark roast. Mixing oily and dry roasts 1:1 seems to be OK, except... Third, the grinder *will* jam if you get even a little bit of water in it, which is inevitable if you fill the tank in-place on the back of the device. The molding at the top of the machine seems custom designed to direct otherwise-harmless drops of water straight down into the grinder where they will do the most damage.

The worst thing about the grinder is that it is a bitch and a half to clean. You can disassemble it -at least as far as getting the stator blades out from around the burr -but the part that jams is the feed paddles that push grounds out of the area under the grinder, into the top of the chute that feeds the espresso head in its holder (as pictured). That part is nearly impossible to get to. When the grinder jams, I vacuum out the coffee beans and grounds with the blade head on our vacuum cleaner (incidentally, Dyson vacuums rock), then go after it with a combination of toothpicks, pipe cleaners, and dust-free canned "air". This generally happens in the morning, so I wake up the kids with the vacuum, and then everyone''s in a bad mood -the kids want sleep and/or breakfast, I want my coffee, and I''m rooting around with a toothpick cursing the designers.

We do run the clean cycle when the "clean me" light comes on, but I suspect it is on a fixed timer -we user reverse-osmosis water, shouldn''t have any boiler-scale issues at all.

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UPDATE: After 10 months of non-heavy 3-4 times a week use, I got up one morning to find water leaking from the bottom of the machine, covering my counter top. I contacted Breville''s CS; they didn''t hassle me at all. They requested my receipt and serial number (stamped on the bottom of the unit), and emailed me a link to a Breville-paid FedEx Ground shipping label. A week later I received a brand-new machine. My biggest hassle was of my own doing for not keeping the original box. They have GREAT customer service.

August 20, 2012--UPDATE #2: Two weeks ago, my warranty replacement did the same thing as my first unit (water leakage from the thermoblock''s gasket). Personally, I think it''s a manufacturing defect as I always used filtered water, descaled and cleaned my machine as it was required. IMHO, the one year warranty on these machines is lame, considering what these cost.

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I didn''t like coffee of any kind until 5 years ago when I tried a drink from Seattle''s Best. Then I was hooked. I had to clone this recipe at home; but attempting to make my own Raspberry Mocha Kiss from plain ol'' coffee brewed in my $15 Mr. Coffee proved to be a failure. Now, I''m happy to say, I truly can make my own at home, all because of this stainless steel espresso machine made by Breville.

I agree with most of the other reviewers here --this is a great machine. From the moment you cut the package sealing tape on the box, the entire experience exudes class. Even the box flaps are beautiful with a large full color picture of a cappuccino on high-gloss cardboard. The directions start on the box flaps as far as unpacking it, and there is also a full manual and smaller quick-start guides to making the espresso and cleaning the machine. All the components are packaged well and the small number of parts needed for assembly fit together perfectly. You get everything you need except the coffee beans and shot glasses.

My sister-in-law owns a local coffee shop which, of course, has commercial-grade espresso machines. She saw my Breville and was impressed with the quality build for a home-use machine.

I admit after I had it assembled and ready-to-go, I was a bit overwhelmed that a coffee novice like me would be able to make a mocha or latte. I just stood there and stared at it for 3 days before I had the nerve to plug it in. But thanks to Breville for including the double-wall filters for us beginners it wasn''t that hard. You get a total of 4 filters, dual wall for novices like me, and single wall for more experienced baristas. Single and double shot of each style.

A stainless steel pitcher is also included for steaming and frothing the milk. I used skim milk and the high steam output heated and made the milk into foam in no time at all.

My first two espresso''s did not turn out. Third time was charm for me I hadn''t tamped with enough pressure on the first two I made. If you are new at making espresso, make sure you go to Breville''s web site and watch the videos there are several that will help you with whatever trouble-shooting problem you may have.

I''m amazed at how quiet it is...even the grinder hardly makes any noise...when the machine pressurizes, it''s quiet....I have 2 cats and neither one ran to hide under the bed when I turned the power button on. The steamer is the noisiest component but it''s not annoyingly loud.

Breville''s Customer Service has been supportive and quick to respond to my questions. I had a couple questions late Sunday night so I emailed them, and by Monday morning I had a response in my Inbox.

Yes, this espresso machine is an investment. But if you visit Starbucks often, it will soon pay for itself, plus there''s the convenience factor of not having to go out for a treat.

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Capresso 465 CoffeeTeam TS 10-Cup Digital Coffeemaker Save 17% Off

Let me start by saying that I''ve been a big fan of grind and brew coffee makers. I know full well what to expect. My last grind and brew was a Cuisinart DGB-550 which means I was already accustomed to cleaning 7 different parts every time I made a pot of coffee and having my cats run for cover when the grinding began. The Cusinart had served me well for over a year but I really wanted something with a thermal carafe and I was excited for the prospect of a burr grinder. On weekends it can take me hours to drink a pot and I hated having my coffee cook during that time. Not to mention the wasted electricity while keeping that carafe piping hot for hours.

PROS

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1) Conical burr grinder. The burr modules spin at lower speeds than standard burr grinders, imparting less heat to the beans.

2) SUPER easy clean up. I don''t think anyone can beat this model when it comes to clean up. Just 4 parts -3 if you use paper filters. The carafe, carafe lid, basket and permanent filter. No filter lid, no dirty grinding chamber, etc.

3) Compared to blade style grind and brews, the noise volume is lower (still loud) and the tone is of a lower frequency. There is no way to make a grind and brew coffee maker quiet, but it would be nice if manufacturers started employing noise insulation or noise cancellation techniques. But overall, I found the noise very tolerable. My cats did not even care, normally they would bolt to the basement when the Cuisinart fired up.

4) Thermal carafe is designed very well. You activate a thumb button to pour and the flow rate is very good, maybe 75% of the flow rate you would get from a standard, glass carafe.

5) Backlit LCD display is large and easily legible both day and night, although like others have said it is very bright.

6) The little charcoal water filter seems to be the same size as the Cuisinart ones. I''m pleasantly surprised that they seem to be interchangeable. Helpful because I''ve seen the Cuisinart ones sold at several locations, but not the Capresso ones.

CONS

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1) Bean reservoir lid pops off during grinding. Yes, I made sure it was securely in place. It just snaps on, there is way to lock it in place. The machine vibrates during grinding, which eventually works the lid free.

2) Coffee was weak on the 4 cup setting, even bumping the aroma setting all the way to dark didn''t help matters. For a $200+ coffee maker that determines the amount of beans to use itself, this was strange.

3) Thermal carafe, despite being well designed, is small (10 cup). The Cuisinart burr grinder models come with 12 cup thermal carafes.

4) No outside water gauge.

5) Top lid does not snap close easily and feels like it could be the first thing to break.

6) Capresso was stingy on the stainless steel. The sides and top are black plastic. Not a huge deal, but for this price I expected a more high-end look. To compare, the Cuisinart DGC-650 which is less than half the cost has stainless steel on both sides.

7) There are a couple of tablespoons of beans that are "in transit" to the grinder and inaccessible. They are processed when the next pot is brewed. So if you decide to brew a pot of decaf and were previously making regular, a portion of your pot will be made with regular beans. Or in my case, if you sometimes go several days between pots, your coffee is always made with somewhat stale beans. Unfortunately all of burr grind and brew coffee makers that I''ve seen work like this.

Let me start by qualifying my comments, not that they are any more valid than anyone else but, I''m VP of R&D for a high end hobby company. I develop products for a living and I''m very critical of poor designs.

That said, the Capresso 465 arrived at my office earlier today so, I unpacked it and took it for a spin. It would have shipped back the same day if it didn''t pass muster but, I took it home at lunch and it''s on my counter, set up, filled, and programmed to make coffee tomorrow morning.

The guys and I evaluated the machine and the overall design quality, materials, and construction are quite good. We cleaned it up a little and then brewed a pot of coffee. The maker worked flawlessly and the coffee was excellent. We grind beans and use a Bunn at the office so, myself and the guys are more than just coffee drinkers.

OK, to keep things brief, the best feature is the simple and elegant design that makes using and clean up about as simple as it could be. We essentially never referred to the manual except to confirm why it changed to 10 cups from 6 when run in auto mode (there are separate settings for auto vs. immediate brewing and they both default to 10 cups). Other than that, turning it on, setting the current time, programming the auto on time, etc., is just so simple. Also, the settings for the grind level and strength or, "aroma" as they call it, are obvious and intuitive. It took about 12 minutes from start to finish (when the machine shut off) to brew 6 cups of coffee. We used the medium aroma and 2nd to finest grind size for light roast Colombian beans. The coffee came out hot, too hot to drink immediately (which I think is how it should be) and the taste was excellent. It was noticeably better than the Bunn especially after the coffee "cooks" for a half hour or so on the burner. So, it passes with flying colors on making coffee and the quality of same. Clean up is simply rinsing the filter, filter cup, and carafe under water and you''re ready to go again.

Now, for a couple of downsides. The bean hopper lid vibrated up (not off) as others have reported. This is just a press fit and a matter of tolerances. I think it may be better to have a simple twist/lock feature in the future. For me, fixing this minor issue is as simple as a couple of very small unnoticeable pieces of black electrical tape to snug up the fit. No big deal. The other semi-down side for me is that I like to brew different kinds of coffee. Especially on weekends. There is no way to easily empty the bean hopper. You would have to tip the entire machine over, which can be done. So, in order to use a different type of coffee bean, you need to run out of what is in the hopper and then add the new beans. Also, there will be a tablespoon or so of ground coffee "in transit" that will end up in the new pot. The grind channel, as they call it, can be cleaned out by simply removing the cover and brushing the ground coffee into the basket. Again, not a big deal, just a point for those that often switch types of coffee. For example, if you had a decaf drinker in the house along with someone who preferred leaded, this could become a bit of a hassle if the decaf drinker can''t handle a tablespoon of caffeinated coffee in their pot or vise-versa.

In terms of other reviews, and since I based my purchase solely on them (never saw the pot until it arrived today) I think there may be some knit picking out there. For example, someone talked about leaving some coffee/water in the carafe. Well, coffee I get. You may loose a couple tablespoons each pot but, in terms of water, just tip it completely upside down and shake it a little and all the water will come out. Of course, it''s not bone dry at that point but, no more water remains than in any glass carafe I''ve used. And, in terms of the LCD being too bright, unless you''re sleeping in the same room with the maker, no big deal. I kinda like the idea of a night light in the kitchen anyway. In terms of noise, the Melitta Mill & Brew I used for 8+ years is at least twice as loud. The burr type grinder is lower pitch and much more tolerable than the Melitta was. Oh ya, the cats always left the kitchen when the Melitta went off! It was pretty obnoxious but, to me, worth 20 seconds of noise for a fresh ground pot of coffee. By the way, the Melitta was the best coffee maker I''ve ever owned previously. They are no longer made. We''ll see if the Capresso can overtake that title going forward.

I absolutely love this thing already and unless something very unexpected starts to happen, this is a very well designed machine for making excellent fresh ground coffee. If I have reason to update this review, either positively or negatively, I will. Those of you on the fence, I recommend you give the Capresso 465 serious consideration even at the price.

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I''ll leave my original review below so those that are interested can read my first impressions. Unfortunately my Capresso died after 1 year of use. The grinder just crapped out rendering the machine a useless carcass. Very unfortunate. I did''t bother trying to have it repaired and have since moved on (and up) to the Miele CVA-4066 plumbed coffee system. Now THAT is a coffee maker!*my prior review here***********

I can''t say enough about this machine. I bought this baby about 3 weeks ago and I could not be happier. Let me start by simply saying this combination grinder/brewer makes the BEST COFFEE I''ve ever tasted out of a home machine. And, after all, isn''t that the most important thing? There are multiple user available tool to change the coarsness of the grind, the amount of grounds that enter the filter, and the "aroma" of the overall process. If you like strong coffee the 10 setting, even with a full pot, is as strong as any cup of Starbucks I''ve ever had. If you like "weaker coffee" you can can simply reduce the amount of beans you use. So, for coffee taste and flexibility/adjustability this machine gets an A+

Probably the next most important thing is the appearance. We looked at the Coffeeteam Therm I really liked the idea of the grinding process being separated from the brewing process. That seemed important to avoid the problem the Cuisinart''s have where the brewing process seems to gum up the grinding area (more on this in a bit). The problem with the Coffeeteam therm is it''s not such a good looking machine. I also thought there was a high likelihood of having to clean up grounds off the counter every morning. Anyway, this machine is very sharp looking. Some folks have complained that it puts out a lot of steam and to be sure there is steam (as with any coffee maker). We don''t have ours under a cabinet so it''s no problem. But even if you are going to put this under cabinet again, I''m not sure it puts out that much more steam than any other coffee maker...maybe a little. So, looks, at least in our kitchen solid A!

Clean up is important. This coffee maker comes with the gold tone filter so if you like you don''t have to use a paper filter. We still do because it speeds cleanup. After each use (or before the next) just open the filter door, dump the paper filter and grounds, lightly wash the gold tone filter and thermal carafe and you''re ready to start a new brew. I think once every other week it''s probably important to wash the filter holder etc. I also wipe down the surfaces after starting each new pot. Bottom line VERY EASY to clean. I give it an A.

Over all build quality. Yes, for $200+ one might expect more stainless steel but this baby is a well built solid, compact machine. I have no issues with the overall build A solid B

Other points:

Grinder Noise: Some have complained about the noise the grinder made. Heck, I was prepared for the worst when I bought it. I used to have a blade grinder that seemed very loud so my expectations were fairly low. Still, I''d live through 30-45 seconds of grinding for a nice cup of joe in the morning. Well, to my surprise this grinder made A LOT LESS NOISE than my blade grinder. In fact I don''t even hear it in the morning. Now, our bedroom is upstairs so it is a bit away from the machine but when I used the blade grinder everyone in the house would be up. This machine you can barely hear it unless your either in the kitchen or in an adjacent room with the radio or TV off.

Coffee In Transit: Some have mentioned there are "beans in transit to the grinder" that hinder ability to go from caffinated to de-caf. The simple answer to this is to grind what''s in transit into an empty filter, put in your de-caf and off you go. Yes, this means holding some already ground beans aside for future use but I''m not sure other machines have any answer to that one.

Coffee Ground in Transit: Yes, there is some coffee already ground that doesn''t make into the filter that rests in the channel between the grinder and the filter basket. This is a nominal amount and will be used for your next potmost likely the next day. I''m not sure this changes the flavor it''s such a small amount.

Gumming Up: This is a problem with the Cuisinart so I was a bit fearful with this machine because the grind process is above and a bit set back from the brewing process. However the automatic seal device that closes off the channel between the brew and grind does a fantastic job. This baby doesn''t have any issues with gumming up AT ALL.

Top of Bean Reservoir popping off: Well, all I can say it, not on mine. Not once. Never seen it.

Internal Water Line View: Yes, there is not externally exposed view for the water reservoir. Uh, I don''t see this as a big deal. When you open the bin there is one inside. Quite functional. No issue there.

SUGGESTED IMPROVEMENTS:

The bean reservoir could be larger. I''ve heard there''s an attachment for that. It holds about 3 days (Full Pots) of coffee.

The water reservoir lid needs to be reviewed a little. It''s functional but a bit hard to open and close. Probably would suggest a different material.

Anyway, LOVE THIS MACHINE. JUST LOVE IT!

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I usually buy through Amazon, but ordered from another site because I didn''t want to wait another 3 weeks Amazon Time to get my hands on this coffee maker. I''ve had it for a little over a week now, it replaces a 7 year old Capresso CoffeeTeam, and I love the new design. The most noticeable design change is the narrow profile with direct feed grinding, thankfully doing away with the notoriously cantankerous swing-arm. I''m also glad to upgrade to the thermal carafe this time around, I don''t always get around to drinking my coffee when I intend to, so it''s nice not to have the coffee burning on the warmer. This is the best grind-and-brew system around, but there are still some tweaks Capresso could make to bring this to perfection.

1.) The thermal carafe is designed in a way that makes it impossible to get every last drop of coffee out, you''ll always end out with 2-3 tablespoons of sad wasted coffee in the bottom. (I guess you could use a straw if you were desperate!) This design also makes it hard to clean. Unless you towel dry the inside, you''ll end out with water in the bottom of the carafe, waiting to dilute your next cup.

2.) The brewing process creates a lot of steam! The coffee maker fits nicely under my cabinets, but the bottoms of my cabinets are dripping with water after brewing. I usually put a cotton towel over the steam hatch to save my poor cupboards.

3.) Between the steamy brewing and the lost coffee trapped in the carafe, plan on 1/2 cup of water "disappearing." If I want 12 ounces of coffee to fill my travel mug, I need to pour 16 ounces of water into the reservoir.

4.) The display is too bright! I''ve come into the kitchen a few times at night thinking I''d left a light on...they need to dim that down.

All in all, I''m a happy camper. The grinder sensor on my old Capresso failed after 2 years, so I couldn''t set the timer for magic AM coffee. I love having my magic coffee fairy back again!

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I just bought this coffeemaker to replace my grind and brew Cuisinart which was a horrible grind and brew machine. The Capresso makes an outstanding cup of coffee and is very easy to use. The beans remain dry and the burr grinder is superior to other coffee grinders on the market.

This coffee maker has everything you need, thermal carafe, water filter, burr grinder and auto feature which allows you to have the perfect pot of coffee ready at a pre programmed time. I like the size of this machine it takes up less counter space than previous models.

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Just got a 6 cup Bialetti this week, love it.

First off, don''t be deceived by the 6-cup description, this pot will only make enough to fill one larger cup as our land of supersizers knows of it. If you are looking for 6 true cups of coffee at a time, stick with your countertop brewer or go for a larger size. Also, you won''t be able to make successive cups (for company or spouse) due to the pot being lava hot after brewing one cup. Someone said the smaller the pot, the better the brew, I can''t confirm this, but I''ll assume they know what they are talking about. I''m single, so this product is perfect for me.

Who this product is best suited for:

* Someone who can appreciate coffee for what it is by itself, including both taste and smell. I will cut a square of semi-sweet bakers chocolate and pair it with a small cup in the evening, it''s become one of my guilty pleasures and the slightly bitter combination mixes oh so well. But I digress.

* Someone who likes strong coffee. Whether or not you join in the debate regarding whether it''s true espresso or not really isn''t important, it''s a thick brew. With that said, it''s not meant to be the equivalent of espresso that''s steam piped through a machine.

* Someone who thinks of coffee as more than something to wash down their eggs and toast.

* Someone who doesn''t need to drink it by the pot just to function in the morning.

* Someone who likes the simple things. There really is nothing that can break (other than the gasket ring that will need to be replaced periodically), no maintenance (in the Moka''s case, less is better), no wondering if you should''ve bought the extended warranty. Reclaim your countertop.

What I wish I could change about it:

* I wish there was a method to pull the basket out without growing fingernails. Maybe a small post in the middle of the basket? That''s the extent of my engineering suggestions.

* I wish it would cool down enough to clean it out by the time I needed to go to work. Beginning to end, you will need to have about 30 minutes to spare, or clean it when you get home from work. I don''t wash mine, water boils in it everyday, so I don''t see the need to sterilize it. If you are germaphobe, you might be better off without one of these, as washing it is discouraged. But I don''t like warm, wet grounds being left in it at room temperature all day.

Important tips:

* Not sure if I''d purchase this if I had an electric stove. I suppose you could brew on an electric stove, though I can''t picture it. Common sense says use the smallest burner with the flame no wider than the bottom of the pot. Negative reviewers have complained that the handle melted during brewing. Duh.

* Pull it off the heat before it gurgles, the foamy water is just that, let it draw up by itself for the last minute or so. I leave the cover open for the last five minutes, I only close it for the first couple minutes to warm the top of the pot. It doesn''t come shooting out like an oil well unless you''ve done something wrong, it only dribbles out. I did neglect to screw it together tightly once and bubbles came out the sides, this might be dangerous given the physics of steam and pressure, but I was there to oversee what was going on and fixed it. Lesson learned.

* I''m not going to promote any specific type of coffee. I use whole beans that I grind myself, mine aren''t specifically marketed for espresso. By the way, I think espresso is a grind, not a roast, but I''ll leave that to the coffee officiandos out there to correct me, it''s really not something I''m compelled to argue. I don''t use ultra dark roasts, either, as a normal roast tends to produce strong enough coffee for me in this thing, and I''m a strong coffee drinker.

Whew. Thanks for reading, I can''t think of anything else that hasn''t already been pointed out by the moka veterans who''ve reviewed.

There are a few reviews here spreading the word that Aluminum, the element this coffee maker is made of, is harmful. Having just read about this (in a science book, not some random web page), I feel the need to step in...: Aluminum is considered safe in cookware. The Al does not bind to the food unless it''s acid (like rhubarb). The stigma dates from an incident that happened in the 70ies with dialysis machines, where the aluminum did bind to the blood and cause harm to patients. Also, the dementia claim came about because Al was found in Alzheimer patients'' brains, but it was later determined that it was likely put there by the imaging process, not the cookware. In fact, if you''re afraid of Al in your food, you should probably avoid spinach and processed cheese (ie. all cheese sold in the US). Source: Nature''s Building Blocks

I have to say this though: if you put this pot into the dishwasher, it comes out like you could donate it to the Museum of Natural History: not only several shades darker, but also with nasty streaks and spots. However, once I got over the original shock of suddenly owning an ''antique'' coffee maker, I keep on putting it in the washer, because I''ve found the coffee to taste better that way. I still wish there was a steel (or copper, if thermal conductivity is so important?) knockoff, but at least I know it''s not harmful, only ugly.

I would also like to point out that the produced drink is not espresso, which the Italians have named and perfected to be made under pressure. Consequently, the produced black liquid can''t match my Gaggia coffee maker''s real espresso, but it''s "pretty good", above drip coffee in my opinion. Of course, this makes it the nonplusultra camping coffee "machine".

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This makes an excellent cup of caffè. I call it "caffè" so as not to offend any purists that say this machine does not produce the requisite amount of pressure to be called espresso... but it''s certainly closer to espresso than what most people would call coffee. In my opinion it produces a better tasting liquid than what you can pick up a the counter of a [insert large coffeehouse chain]. In addition, I frequently prefer it to the coffee I get at [insert local coffeehouse]; this is because I am able to have control over the cup. My local shop pulls an amazing cup of espresso, but they rotate their espresso beans and often times it is a roast that I find to be rubbish.

I would spend the money on a Bialetti model as I purchased a cheapo model at TJ Max and it took a lot of fiddling to get a good cup. Then I needed to replace the rubber gasket, when I did everything went fubar. I realized that the problem was in the build quality and that the pieces fit together so poorly that steam was passing around the filter rather than pushing water through the grinds. This machine is far more well built and I know I can buy replacement parts that will fit it perfectly. I took off the plastic parts and now my old machine is now dedicated to campfires.

I said it before and I''ll say it again:

-Don''t wash it, but it''s not the end of the world if you do... like some people say. It will ruin the finish (but make it look rustic, if you are into that) and you will have to ''re-season'' it with few batches of caffe.

-It''s not that you necessarily have to use it often for good coffee, it''s just that the oils on the wall of the pot (that collect from not washing it) will start to not taste so good.

-If you''ve been around a bit you know of the differences in tap water. Most tap water in the US is perfectly fine. I''d avoid most well water but a filter would probably make it fine to use. The water may make some difference, but not nearly as much as the bean. Especially in this application where the coffee is boiling up and going through the grounds like passing through a filter.

-I have a 3-cup and it shouldn''t take more than 5 minutes, so 10 might be a little long for a 6-cup but not by much. Nothing useful is going on while the water heats up so there is no reason to start at a low heat. It''s all about how long it takes the water to pass through the grounds... that doesn''t start happening till the water is almost boiling. Therefore I start mine on hot for a minute and then dial it back to medium. The final temperature all depends on your taste, your stovetop, and the size of your pot. If it takes too long, the caffe will be bitter (keep in mind strong and bitter are not the same). If you brew it too fast, you''ll end up with something burnt tasting. The easiest way to find the perfect temperature is to watch it brew with the lid up. If the coffee is coming out nice and slow with maximum crema, you are in good shape. If it bursts out of there and shoots all over your kitchen, you might need to check your relief valve, your grind might be too fine, or your temperature might be too hot. Do take it off as soon as it starts to bubble out of the spout and the liquid coming out is lighter in color. Once you are able to hear it, it''s almost too late, so hurry. Pour and enjoy.

-If you wanted to speed up the process you could boil water in a kettle, let it cool a bit, pour it in, assemble the pot with pot holders, and get it back on the heat to brew. This is way too much work and clean up for me.

-Keep in mind you can''t screw the pot together too tight... unless you can''t get it apart.

-I use locally roasted beans within a month after they have been roasted. That makes more of a difference than anything. Buy a cheap blade grinder (you don''t need a burr grinder for this application) and grind it to somewhere between drip and espresso, possibly closer to espresso (again depending on taste, machine, and temperature). My cheap grinder doesn''t produce a homogeneous grind, so some grinds are more like drip, others more like espresso, but as long as your median grind is about right it really doesn''t matter (not like a true espresso machine that relies a lot more on an exact pressure being created against the grind). Grind the beans right before you put them in, not the day before, not at the store... along the same lines, use the beans soon after they are roasted, not next year. I don''t recommend any commercial brands as they are difficult to get fresh and the darker roasts are frequently over-roasted. If you find a commercial brand that has a roasted on date, has been roasted in the last couple weeks, and sounds delicious, give it a shot. Buy beans that you like the taste of, not because they sound appropriate. The world will continue turning even if you use lighter roast in something people frequently refer to as espresso.

-I use a coarser than espresso grind, with very slight packing of the grinds, no ''cupola'' just an even pack (as I find a cupola of grinds to sometimes get in the way of the seal as the grounds spread out when you screw the pot together) to make sure the ''puck'' is uniformly dense, starting on high heat, then turn down to medium (low heat would never get close to boiling water on my stove), I watch it and move it on and off the heat as needed for optimum crema. If you change any of the variables, and you will (intentionally or not), you will get a different cup of coffee. Some days will always be better than others, but after a little practice it will always be better than what you can get at 95% of the retail coffee outlets.

-For those wondering if you can buy a large size pot for versatility, you can not unless you make a large pot and throw out everything you don''t drink (wasting a lot of coffee). If you don''t fill the filter basket all the way the water will not have enough resistance to pass through and it would come out weak and probably bitter. If you fill the filter basket all the way but put in less water, you would not get a full extraction and your coffee would not have time to release the flavors and caffeine (also, you would be wasting a lot of coffee).

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I had tried several expensive coffee machine hoping to find one that would make just a really great cup of coffee, fresh tasting, and HOT. I was curious about this coffee maker so bought the small one just to try it. We loved it so much I bought the largest one. When they say 12 cup they are talking about an "expresso" size cup of coffee. I use regular Folgers coffee in this coffee maker, and it makes awesome coffee! You can make it as strong or as weak as you like. I highly recommend it.

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The Moka Express is the perfect little coffee maker and simple to use. I''ve read other reviews where users expressed problems they had. Here is what I have learned that might help others...

1. Use a good quality bean and grind it fresh just before making a pot..it really does taste better!

2. No need to pack down the grounds...just a nice level basket is all you need. In fact when you pack it down it takes longer for the coffee to rise to the top.

3. As others have said, don''t wash with detergent...easy to clean with warm water and a clean sponge.

4. Some have said the handle gets too hot...that means the heat is too high or the pot is placed in the center of the burner instead of on the edge. I place mine on the edge of a gas top burner, set the flame to med-low with the handle facing out and in about 5-6 minutes I start to hear the great gurgling sound...psssssss. Just when the pot starts to make the louder sound that signals the top is filled with a great cup of coffee I take it off and let it set for a few seconds before pouring it into my cup. If I want to make a second cup, I can hold the pot under the cold running water for just a few seconds and the pot is cool enough to hold in my bare hand or I can use a towel and even unscrew it without running it under cool water.

5. As to the comments that it''s hard to lift the basket without good fingernails, we save our coffee grounds to use in the garden so I have a container i pour the used grounds into. I take the bottom of the pot, with the basket in place, tip it over on its side (over the container) and the basket begins to slide out. I then grab the basket by the edge and dump the grounds into my container and I''m ready to rinse the basket, rinse the top part and begin to make a new pot of coffee.

6. Heating milk in the micro or stove top and pouring the hot coffee into the hot foaming milk is one great option and pouring the hot coffee over a shot of half and half is very good as well.

I hope this is helpful to you...enjoy!

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DuPont WFFM300XCH Premier Faucet Mount Horizontal 100-Gallon Capacity Water Filter Save 14% Off

• 100-Gallon Filter Capacity
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I purchased this DuPont faucet-mount water filter after two unhappy experiences with the new "one-click" Pur faucet-mount filter.

The DuPont filter was easy to attach to the faucet in the kitchen sink, with a solid, no-leak, screw-on collar. I mention this feature because the leaky, substandard connection of the Pur "one-click" filter is what led me to try the DuPont filter.

The knob that switches between filtered and unfiltered water has a solid feel, but it goes in the opposite direction as the Pur filters, so that took a bit of adjustment.

The DuPont filter cartridge loads at the rear of the capsule, instead of the front as in the Pur filters, so that was another adjustment.

To me, the filtered water is good in terms of taste and clarity. The only problem I have is with the device''s built-in aerator for when you are not filtering water, but just want to run unfiltered water into the sink. The aerator tends to spray water in an unfocused way that can be annoying. It ought to aerate and focus the water straight down. But that''s the only complaint. Otherwise, this is a good filter that does what I want it to do, and most importantly, does not snap off and fall into the sink or leak unfiltered water into my drinking glass.

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Had it a month.

It was easy to install on our contemporary Delta kitchen faucet. The cartridge element is easy to install into the filter unit.

The chrome finish and the horizontal configuration are perfect with our kitchen style.

We''re very happy with it. If there was one criticism it would be that I would prefer the control valve to be on the left side instead of the right facing the faucet, since I''m usually holding the container in my right hand.

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Loving our DuPont!!! We have horrible water at home, would come out of the faucet cloudy. With the DuPont our water is crystal clear, and taste crisp and pure. So happy we found a product that didn''t fall apart on us within the first few weeks. The only "issue" we had was tightening the cap onto the faucet, the instructions say "hand tight", but you definitely need to make it EXTRA tight so the threads on the DuPont really seal with the threads on your faucet!

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We bought this filter around 6 months ago and it works very well it installed in minutes (my wife installed it that''s how easy it was) its nice to be able to filter a pitcher of water to keep in the fridge and I use it to filter water into my mug for work my only gripe about this filter is the cartridge it uses has no indication on its life span and after six months I finally changed the filter on it because I wasn''t sure how good it was any more. I am not sure if it will take another filter that has that feature but the model that the book indicates it needs does not show a life span so from now on I am going to replace the filter every 90 days to make sure it is not being over used. overall great product nice look and feel and filters the water nicely and cleanly this is my first filter and it is used every day. If I had to put a max price that I would pay for this I would pay no more than twenty five dollars largely in part to the cartridge it uses.

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Easy to install and use, good price, well-built. My elderly aunt loves it. Quick ship, item is exactly as described

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P1103545 Bryant Humidifier Replacement Water Panel

The packaging on the outside was in good condition. The water panel inside was malformed and wouldn''t fit inside the humidifier. I wasn''t about to go through the drill of a return as I needed the product for seasonal replacement. Some things are just better bought in the store.

Great price and did the job for me. This was a difficult product to find at my local heating and air conditioner dealers, but found it immediately on your site.

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Received this product promptly, however I was pretty disappointed with it.

The sales presentation on Amazon implied that this product was the same original equipment evaporator pad that came with the unit from the manufacturer. It was NOT. was significantly thinner than the OEM one, and since this product is all about the surface of the pad delivering water to the air passing through this pad, if it''s smaller,than less water ends up humidifying the air so the unit will have to run longer than it would have with the intended full size metal pad in it.

In the future I will not buy these online unless the manufacturer (Bryant) sells them online and I know what I will be getting. Watch out for products that are only implied to be OEM equipment. They may not be.

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Most of you that use a furnace for forced air heat probably have a Humidifier mounted on the side of your furnace to add moisture back into the air to keep wood floors, furniture and picture frames from drying out and to make your living space more comfortable. If you do, to get the most benefit you need to change your filter. It is very easy to do if you order the right size. Just get the humidifier model number and look on Amazon. The price was good and the service fast.

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Braun FlavorSelect Patented Water Filter

I''ve enjoyed my Braun coffee maker, and this filter is one of the reasons. I have well water that already tastes great, but some grit gets into the tap water, and this filter takes care of that. People often say what I great cup of coffee I make, but I use perfectly ordinary coffee, just with really great water.

However... these filters are expensive and virtually impossible to find. No major retailer seems to carry them, and the Braun customer service center is only open during business hours, and does not seem to have a website that I can find... This filter system would be a lot more appealing if it were easier to buy and replace, and also cheaper.

I was happy to see that these filters are once again available. They are really nice for my Braun coffee maker because the water where I live is so hard. I bought this one and it came today. I thought it was the 2-pack, which is what I''ve always seen, but this price is for ONE filter. If you want the 2 pack, then go here: http://www.amazon.com/Braun-Brita-Patented-Filter-2-Pack/dp/B000062UH2/ref=pd_bxgy_k_text_b

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You''re supposed to replace these filters every two months I couldn''t find them in a store anywhere and tried ordering them online directly from the manufacturer, but I guess my order was lost somewhere in cyberspace. Amazon to the rescue! I have finally replaced my coffee maker water filter after 2 years, and that''s a good thing.

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I received this water filter two days after I placed the order. I''m happy with the fast service. As for the water filter, you might want to consider rinsing it after taking it out from the package before inserting it into the coffee maker. Also, I ran water through the coffee maker twice before making the first pot of coffee for the peace of mind. If you have paper filter placed before running the water, you will be able to see little green particals in it at the end of the process.

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These are good but barely worth the cost. Be careful, this is sold in single and twin packs for similar prices from several vendors. I accidentally got two singles when I thought I was getting two twin packs. I could have returned them, but the postage time and cost was not worth it.

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CQE-FM-00500

Assuming that the filter cartridge works as advertised, I rate this a superior product (with caveats).

I have used other name brand faucet filters such as Culligan and PUR, and they were okay, but this one seems to have a more sturdy build, especially for the price. In addition, the flow rate is much better. With the others, it took over two minutes to fill a one-gallon jug; with this, about 35 seconds.

It also pivots out of the way with ease, whereas the others have an annoying friction, probably due to o-ring seals.

Yet, the CrystalQuest doesn''t leak (after four months'' use). It remains to be seen whether or not it will develop leaks; the others did after about a year of use. I suspect this one is less susceptible to leaks, due to its flow rate, which indicates much less back pressure.

Caveats: although the filter is highly rated, it does seem I get more of a chlorine taste than I did with my previous buys. And also, when I bought it, the filter cartridges were rated for a year/2000 gallons (much better than the others, typically 3 months/200 gallons), yet my warranty says void if the cartridge is used for more than six months.

Huh? Shouldn''t the system be warranted for as long as the cartridge?

Anyway, for the price, I rate it better than the others I have used, and the price is right. The replacement cartridges are also more reasonablypriced than the bigger name brands.

It was very easy to install and includes a quick switch between filtered water and regular tap water. Initially, the water tasted very much like chlorine or a chemical. They ask you to run it for 5 seconds each time you use it before using it. After a week or so either I got used to the weird taste or the weird taste mostly disappeared. However, we''ve now had it for a few weeks and someone in our household noticed that after filling a water bottle with water from the tap, when they reopened the full water bottle it smelled a little like chlorine. We will probably keep the filter for now, but eventually we will probably replace it with something else, even though the something else will probably have a lower number of gallons filter life.

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Gteat filter. Bought it in white. Installed in minutes. Comes with two faucet thread adapters. Tastes as good if not beter than water from my brita pitcher and much more conveinent. Removes many more contaminents that competing brands and filter is supposed to last six months.

Review update 2/27/2011: The on/off flow control valve broke off today so I am reducing my rating. Its a shame because it was a nice unit un till this.

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The National Sleep Foundation Bedroom Machine HealthMate 402 Air Cleaner Save $0.01 Off

OK on high really noisy, but if you put it on high in your bedroom before you go to bed, you can turn it down to low which is fine for sleeping. Makes the air smell fresh and clean and really helps with allergies. I''ve only had it a short time so I cannot review the longevity of the machine, however. Just what it does to freshen the air is worth it. (I may just stop cleaning!)There are quieter machines out there (I haven''t tried them), but they are twice the price. I''ve tried a cheaper one (The Tiger Air Cleaner and Ionizer) and my allergies got worse. I swear that Tiger thing added allergens to the air. I have to take something off for the noise but I wish there was a 4-1/2 star option. When I am writing this review this machine is selling on Amazon for $669. I think I paid less than that.

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Kleen King Cleaner 14oz. Save 32% Off

This powder works well for cleaning the bottoms of my copper clad pots. It takes a little elbow grease and a fair amount of powder, however it works better than anything else I have tried.

I don''t know if the product is good because I sent it back, but what came was the powder version and not the liquid, which is what my stove manufacturer recommended as the best cleaner. So I ordered the liquid from another vendor. This vendor should change the picture to show the powder container since that''s what they are sending.

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I was sent the powder instead of the liquid cleanser and am now going to try the liquid. The powder works fantastic on my stainless steel cookware.

The very first time I used my new cookware it got what looked like a film and discoloration. I almost took the set back because I thought I don''t want my new stuff looking crappy. Well thankfully I had read about this stuff online from others with the same complaint and I am so glad I gave it a try. I first tried it on an old stainless steel fry pan and it shined it up to look almost brand new. I then used it on my new fry pan and again it took off the discloration as well as some burned on things on the bottom of the pan.

Last night I gave it a try on my glass cooktop. I have tried every cleaner under the sun including special cleaners, bon ami, bartender''s friend to no avail. Now mind you my cooktop is a few years old and due to not being able to find anything worthwhile to clean it, it did take a bit of elbow grease and a few times over but it worked beautifully and brought the shine right back. My husband was amazed and I was in awe of a wonderful product that is also non toxic.

Don''t let the price dissuade you from trying this product. I don''t use near as much of this as I had used bon ami and bartenders friend in the past so it is well worth the cost for something so easy to use and something that works great!

Give it a try you won''t be disappointed!

1/11/2013 update:giving this a 10+++

I have been using this product (the powder) for about a week now. I love how it shines my stainless like new and the glass stovetop seems to be staying cleaner. Last night I did some stir fry in my 10" calphalon accucore stainless steel pan and there was some burnt on stuff. I soaked it as I usually do once it is cool but usually end up with a "film" which is why I ordered this product to clean them up. Well lo and behold the pan came cleaner quicker and also there was no film at all. So I feel that the way this product polishes stainless also keeps it cleaner longer so I highly recommend it.!!!

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I have used this cleaner for years and really like it. It is suitable for more than just copper which is one reason I like it so well.

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