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Master Plunger (mp100-1) Save 15% Off

G T Water #MP100-1 182CUIN Heavy Duty Plunger Blue
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I own an old orange Master Plunger that I bought about 10 years ago, and there simply is NO better plunger made; it''s every bit as good as the day I bought it.

So, when I moved to a house with two bathrooms, I went online to see if I could find another of the same. I was so excited to find they were still made, and the price was not much more than I paid years ago. I ordered two~~one for the other bathroom and one for our camp.

However, when I received the plunger, imagine my distress to find that the company had cheapened their product and ruined the "perfect plunger."

The old plunger had a narrower mouth at the bottom but the same large bellows design; it was made of a different type of plastic (dull, not unlike the plastic used to make milk jugs; the new plunger is made of a shiny, much less rigid plastic [maybe polypropelene?]) and the handle did not "give" at all when you put pressure on it.

The new plunger handle feels as if it will fold over if I put my full weight against it, and the plunger tends to splash water all over me and the floor when I use it because it doesn''t seat in securely into the toilet drain, as the old one did. It still plunges OK (though it now takes a couple tries before it unclogs the drain), but it''s just not the quality of the old one.

I would not recommend the new product to anyone; I''m sure there are better products on the market. Too bad the company ruined it. They had a fantastic product, but evidently profits were more important than quality. They''ve lost my business and my support.

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I just bought this plunger today at the recommendation of the hardware store salesperson. I was a bit skepticle due to it''s large size and simple, all-plastic design, but it worked on the first try! Yes it did sloush the water around a bit but at least it worked and in only about a minute or two. Also, it''s plastic screw-on bottom design makes it easy to clean and store. I''m thrilled with this product it works and it works quickly AND the price is great too!

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It is SO hard to find an adequate plunger anymore, one that doesn''t fall apart with the first or second use. The knob on the handle on this one collapsed with the first or second use, but not to the extent that it isn''t usable, although it does put extra strain on the hands and wrists. The handle doesn''t seem designed for homo sapiens! That knob in the middle of the handle? Please! What''s that for?! But the worst part of it is that it splashes up a bit on the user''s hands, worse than others I''ve used (or tried to use), and since I already have bowel lissues, I sure don''t need an excuse for more, from fecal bacteria finding their way back into my system, if you''ll pardon my medical explicitness. (C''mon, it''s a TOILET plunger we''re talking about, for gosh sake. Grow up.)

For five years one I got at Sears Hardware was like magic! I SO wish Sears hadn''t discontinued that line, or that I''d made a note of its manufacturer or any other distinguishing information, to try and find it again. It was almost like this one, but not quite, like I''ve said. So if you have one that works, MAKE A NOTE OF IT SO YOU CAN FIND IT AGAIN IF YOU NEED TO LOOK FOR IT ELSEWHERE! Like the song says, "You don''t know what you''ve got until it''s gone." Like the guy on the radio says, "When you find a winner, you stick with it." Who''d''a thunk Sears would discontinue a perfect product? The state of American commerce these days! I guess it was "too perfect," not enough built-in obsolescence, eh? How crooked.

So anyway, yes, BUY THIS PRODUCT...AND NOTE THE INFORMATION THAT COMES WITH IT SO WHEN THIS MERCHANT DISCONTINUES IT YOU MIGHT BE ABLE TO REPLACE IT ELSEWHERE. Maybe get two or three at once, ''cause nothing lasts forever. I got two, and am glad I did!

H2o Labs Convenient Easy-Fill Model 200 Water Distiller

I am writing on behalf of my wife Uthrania Seila. We have used this distiller for roughly a week with no complaints or problems to report. My wife is just delighted with it, probably because of the simplicity of operating the machine, and loves its attractive design on her counter.

The coil cooling fan is, like any fan, audible but not irritatingly loud. We doubt anyone can find a distiller of equal quality for the same price.

had it about a week now works Good

pros: easy to set up and use.

better tasting then tap

cons: water picks up the taste of the plastic bin its held in.

not sure why theirs a extra pin hole on the top of collection jug.

"I hope it lasts longer then the other comment suggested"

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I have been using mine for about 8 months. It is simple and makes great tasting water. Replacement filters and carbon pods are a little expensive though. I use alternatives.

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every 13 months get ready to buy a new one. they only last 13 months and the element wares out. depending on how much water you use in my case i make 3 gallons a day for 13 months and the thing just quit one day. 36 gallons is all i made before the unit has quit. $0.24 a gallon to use the machine plus power cost of 0.25 a gallon.

you might well say it cost you $0.49 a gallon. when you do the math of the whole ordeal i got robbed.

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Paragon 5-Stage Countertop Water Filter System

The Bad:

The Faucet Adaptor 15/16 27 Male Thread sent with the unit was plastic or teflon, in which I personally do not see how this would work with anyone''s kitchen sink aerator because the threads are too soft and WILL STRIP.

Solution: I would go out to Lowes/Ace Hardware/Home depot and buy the brass version. If you can, buy one with at least 5 threads showing each end. I did get the one that looks like it has 2-3 threads, but it was tricky to get it installed soundly with no leaks. I screwed the brass part into my diverter part first, then spun it on the sink to get it to seal properly.

The Good:

* The Filter water flow is awsome.

* The spout appeared to be cheaply made, but don''t worry, it swivels fine and does not leak at all.

* The water quality for my first week is great.

* The Price per gallon will be less than 1 cent if it lasts even 1 year with me.

Conclusion:

I used to use an "NSA" filter in the 1990''s in California, it sold for $60.00, so the price of this unit considering inflation is well priced. I think the other brands that require replacement after so many gallons, or 1-2 months are a SHAM. You will not find a great product like this because your local business only keep items on the shelf that force you to return for the replacement filters often.

Examples:

ZeroWater (12-14 Gallons then it is bad!!! Most expensive gravity filter, and very slow!!!)

Britta Lasts 1-3 months, Good portable solution, but very slow and expensive to keep buying filters.

The filter is good and appears to be high quality. I gave it four stars because my facet required the use of the adapter I received with the filter. The adapter was cheap and did not fit correctly. I did get another one from the local hardware store. I cannot believe that the company would risk its reputation to save a few pennies on an inferior adapter.

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I visited relatives in Waco, Tx during early 2005. Their city water had a terrible taste and odor. Shortly thereafter I saw a product demonstration on TV for this Paragon water filter and immediately thought of my relatives in Waco. I ordered the filter for them as a gift. Saying that they were pleased would be a wild understatement. Several of their friends were also impressed with the filter and ordered one for themselves. Time passed and I relocated to the Dallas area. The Dallas city water was also less than desireable and I ordered a filter for myself. That was over six years ago. My filter has worked flawlessly during this period. It is nearing the point of needing to be replaced and I was very pleased to see that Model 3050 is still available.

This is definitely a five star product in anyone''s book.

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We absolutly love this filter. We purchased one from sears over 6 years ago and finally had to replace it this year. It is the easiest and best filter I have ever used. Where we live the water is very hard and since we are on a well (no city water for us) it can have some sediment in it. This is the best filter ever. We have tried other filters and styles. From pitcher to faucet mount and none are as good as this 5 stage filter. Now it may be ugly, but we have it in our mud room. We fill up a 5 gallon square water holder,that we found at wal-mart, and keep it in our fridge. This keeps the water cold and easy to access any time. We have puchased some refillable water bottles and keep them in our drinks fridge and keep a few on hand for when we travel or work in the garden. I was so afraid that when our old one finally gave up, that we would have to settle for one of the "replace the filter" weekly, monthy, what ever, kind and finding this squat little gem again was wonderful. We are now going to buy more to give to our friends and family that are still wasting money on "bottled" water. Nobody can believe that such good tasting water can be so easy and inexpensive. The diverter has NEVER failed in 6+ years that we had our old one and the new one has the exact same type of diverter. No little "pull button" that quits after a short time, this has a true + type diverter. A handle that you turn sideways to make a + sign to divert the water and then turn back to 1 to let the tap water run. It is large enough that anybody can use it. Even with our hard water it has never frozen or broke. The spigot at the top is tall enough that you can place almost any size continer under it to fill. We keep it at the edge of the sink so you can fill as tall or deep a container as you need. Try it and you will love the ease and convience of setting it on the counter and forgetting about it for the next 5 years. No maintence is necessary. No changing filters, no calling for refills. What you see is what you get. It may not be beautiful, but it works beautifully.

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good tasting water from this filter and easy to install the price was just right for me (probably will be cheaper within time. definitely a good buy.

Skuttle Humidifier Evaporator Pad A04-1725-051 Save 35% Off

Skuttle Humidifier Evaporator Pad A04-1725-051, 2-Pack

I found the price to be the best. When the product arrived, it was the same as the one I removed and fit perfectly. I will buy from this vender again and recomend others to use them also. THANK YOU

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3M Filtrete Water Bottles Save 32% Off

Two - 16.9-Ounce (500mL) Water Bottles
Bottles are dishwasher safe, BPA-free and includes a leak proof cap
Designed exclusively for the Filtrete Water Station
Fits in most vehicle beverage holders

These Water bottles are really great. With the filtrate system, it has saved me a ton of money and they are very convenient cause you dont need to pour in glasses and when you are on the go, it''s easy to just grab one and take it with you

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I purchased this product in conjunction with the 3M Filtrete water bottle filter system as a gift for a family member. They were buying bottles of water and then refilling them with tap water. Not only were they not understanding why visitors to the house didn''t want a bottle of water (not wanting to "swap spit") but they also would have been drinking regular tap water. When I first saw this product, I knew I had to buy it as a gift for them. It has been great! The system is easy to set up, all the water is filtered (this area has very hard water), it''s enviornmentally friendly, and the bottles are dishwasher safe. The bottle is 2 pieces. The very top of the bottle screws off, therefore the body of the bottle, as well as the actual opening, get clean. The filter system comes with 4 bottles. I bought extra bottles, which come 2 to a package. That way they have plenty to have clean, cold water in the refrigerator, while some may be waiting to be washed.

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I do love my new Filtrete system, which I have reviewed elsewhere, but it does have one major drawback. I like to keep a bottle of cold water in my purse when I go out, but can''t do that with these bottles, since they leak! If you lay them on their side, water drips out both around the stopper and around the edge of the top. These are fine for drinking water at home, but just can''t replace the portability of store-bought plastic water bottles.

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. . . maybe this product is the best or the next best product that I have ever purchased in this particular category or genre or what ever word is applicable.

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These are great, and there''s just one minor flaw in them. After a while, when you go to close them, some of the tops pop back out. I have 6 Filtrete Water bottles and 2 of them don''t stay closed. But I still love the Filtrete Water Station, great idea!

Culligan Water Pitcher Filter PR-1 Save 9% Off

This conveniently, easy-to-use water filtration system provides exceptionally clear, fresh-tasting water for drinking and cooking
Clear plastic pitcher has an oval slimline design that fits in most refrigerator doors
Provides 2 quarts of water
Built-in and easy-to-replace filter offers advanced contaminant reduction for pennies a gallon
Filter is designed to achieve 98% Lead Removal, 90% Mercury Removal, 99% Copper & Zinc Removal, 96% Chlorine Removal, 94% Particulate & Sediment Removal and significantly reduces bad taste and odors

Nice filter design. When the pitcher is half empty, fill it from the tap. This way you always have at least 1 quart of filtered water ready. You can still pour from the filtered water at the bottom, as the top half with the tap water trickles through the filter.

The pitcher must be used. The filter cannot dry out, nor can the water be left to sit for more than "3-4 days" without replacement.

I like this filter, but I also need to get a water filter that fits directly on my faucet, because there are too many occasions where it is inconvenient to get and use the pitcher from the refrigerator.

Knowing when to replace the filter and where to get it from are problems. They suggest replacing it every 160 quarts (80 pitchers); or two months ...

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OK.

I''d been a longtime user of the Brita pitcher, and was very satisfied with the results. Water tasted much better, and Kool-Aid was even more healthy without all the crap and bad afterstate of the water. I moved from the place I was and forgot the pitcher, and now I''m in a small studio and needed another filter pitcher. Unfortunately, it hurt me paying $40 for the Brita the first time, and I didn''t want to repeat it. I saw this Culligan for sale down at Albertsons, they wanted $20 for it. Well, you get what you pay for.

First off, its good points. Its slim design is great when you have a small or minimum room fridge. The filter is easy to load. There''s a pour spout on top that keeps particles from getting in, and there''s a small switch at the very top where you can set the month in which to replace it.

Now, the bad.

The instructions say to soak the filter for 15 minutes (to loosen any stray carbon). My first complaint is that Brita does not have this requirement. My second complaint is that it doesn''t work. I soaked mine for 2 hours, then when I ran water through it, I still saw particles. This is from already clear water fresh from a bottle. So it came from the filter. I shook the filter, thinking maybe I could dislodge the rest of it. I was shaking for 30 minutes and particles still came out. Bad. And of course, without the filter, it defeats the whole purpose of having the pitcher. You get what you pay for sometimes. It''s sad that we Americans have to pay almost 100% more in order to get a quality product, instead of our business just making quality and charging a fair price. C''est la vie. Brita Mae, I''ve learned my lesson, I''m coming home.

Splash Pools Pool Side Portable Shower

We have had this portable shower a few weeks and it works fine. It does have a small leak where the hose enters the pole. Though they supplied plumber''s tape it does not appear to help. We did not over tighten for fear of cracking the plastic.

Because of this small problem it received 4 stars instead of 5. Oh, we used water in the base.

There was an issue with the original shipment. One phone call to the company''s customer service and the rep, Nancy, understood the problem and worked to solve the problem and shipped me a replacement section which arrived within days.

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KX Technologies PLEKX-10-10 PlekX Whole House Filter Replacement Cartridge

I have been using KX carbon filters for years now. Why not use KX for the sediment filters too? I already used it since last time and this is a direct replacement. This one is harder to find but worth the effort.

When I changed filters after a couple of years (my bad, bad economy and no time), all the KX filters are still very solid in one piece. That''s why I use them.

I agree somewhat that if you have a good city water supply, the water aren''t that dirty and you are better off directing your resources to filter out chlorine and fluoride (whether you want it or not).

This is a sediment filter plus carbon for chlorine filtering. Of course I still have two other carbon filters.

The filter comes with manufacturers'' labels and KX mark moulded into the filter. It should be noted that the specifications are tested by the manufacturer. It''s an honorary system but I wouldn''t worry too much about it. If my TDS readings are consistently good, the membrane is working fine and the filters doing their job.

Toastess TFC-25T Silhouette 800-Watt Personal-Size Coffeemaker Save 8% Off

Toastess TFC-25T Silhouette 800-Watt Personal-Size Coffeemaker with Stainless-Steel Travel Mug

Bought a 8oz single cup coffee maker the other day, but was displeased with it, was not enough to fill my coffee mug. It was just enough to fill a tea sized cup. I then bought this unit, that provides 15oz of coffee.
Fills my coffee mug with a little left over.

Note: you can add just a tad more water, to provide two cups of 8oz coffee. Very well constructed unit, and also looks great on the counter. Also take note, it does shut off automatically once coffee finishes brewing, which is approximately a quick 2 1/2 minutes.

Works well, and makes a great cup of coffee.

I''m a college student, so I was interested in something cheap and compact, but still functional.

This coffee maker is a BREEZE to clean, just rinse out the permanent filter-no other mess involved) even for someone as lazy as me, and works impressively fast. I am still in awe of the fact that seconds after I turn it on, it is pouring HOT HOT coffee into my cup. It is also a simple enough design that I can trust my roommates to use it without worrying they''ll break it...(and also cheap enough that it wouldn''t matter terribly if they did)

The only other mug I have used with it is as tall as the one included and I would caution against using a cup/mug that isn''t tall, as I suspect there would be some splatter.

Another feature I love is that it is incredibly easy to use it as a water-heater; even if you need more than 15 oz., it works fast enough that you can just use it multiple times.

All in all, I am completely satisfied and have no complaints whatsoever. (I have had it for about a month, during which I''ve used it about 4 times a week)

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I am a serious coffee drinker and when my last single serve coffee maker finally died, I ordered this one. After reading all the reviews I thought this sounds like a great coffee maker. My new coffee maker arrived and I made a cup of coffee for the next day to take on my comute to work only to discover that my coffee tasted blah hot water (just like one of the reviews stated). When I did read that review I thought, well they didn''t add enough coffee, so the next day I made another cup of coffee, I made sure to put more coffee grounds in the filter. Well, to my dismay, blah hot water again, but with just a hint of flavor. For the amount of coffee you have to put in the filter to just get a good cup of coffee is not worth the cost of this coffee maker. I returned this and ordered my old brand the Black and Decker Brew-N-Go. Now this is a coffee maker, I should have just ordered it from the get go.

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I recently bought this coffee maker and am impressed with what I got for the money. It''s utterly simple to use and it''s basic, a nice difference from the expensive and complex machines out there. I''m impressed. If you want to fill up your travel mug, it''s perfect because that''s what it seems meant for. It comes with a travel mug. Anyway, I''ve only had it for a couple of weeks, and can offer just two possible things worth considering: First, for some reason you have to unplug the cord from your outlet once the coffee is done. That has taken some getting used to. Second, once the coffee seems done, I have to put a coffee cup in place of the travel mug to catch drips. There is a removable drip tray, and I''m still getting used to figuring out when it''s done and when I can pull the travel mug out from under the drip-thing. So the price is right, it comes with a permanent filter so buying paper filters isn''t necessary, and it''s simple, looks nice and is easy to use. So far I really like how it has simplified my life. The best part is that I was able to throw out my Cuisinart piece of expensive coffee-maker junk.

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I use this coffeemaker everyday and it is a sturdy and compact design just like I was looking for. It also brews coffee quickly, about 3 minutes for 15oz. The nylon filter is great, no more emptying paper filters, and does not allow grinds through.

Things I don''t like:

>The mug does not keep the coffee warm for very long 4/5 minutes tops

>Coffee drips behind the mug while brewing and spills pushing the mug all the way to the back of the maker HELPS with this.

This gets an OK overall review, the biggest frustration for me is the coffee spilling during brewing.

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Aquasana AQ-4000 Drinking Water System

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I''ve been using the Aquasana 4000 countertop filter for about 5 months. Prior to my purchase I spent alot of money on bottled water. I would typically spend about 3-5 dollars a week on water at the supermarket and while on the go. I decided that buying a filtration system would be more convienent and cheaper for me. Now about the system itself.

Pro''s

+Convienent. You can get clean water whenever you want.

+Tastes better then tap water.

+Better filtration system compared to other brands.

+Installation not too difficult.

+Saves money after intial investment.

+Replacement filts reasonably priced and easy to find (Amazon has them).

Con''s

-Intial investment is costly compared to cheaper systems.

-Requires water pressure to be low.

-Slow output, because of low water pressure takes several minutes to fill items from the faucet.

-Cannot be used with hot/warm water.

-The switch from tap to the filter system will sometimes activate by itself (explained in detail down further).

-Will begin leaking if too much water pressure is used.

Skip to the summary if you don''t care to read my personal comments.

Some things I experienced.

1. I had trouble installing the product even though its not hard to do. I attribute most of that to user error, the instructions were fairly straightfoward though I kept thinking that the system didn''t seem correctly installed. The company has a video on their website of how to install the system. I had trouble tightening the filter ring onto my faucet, perhaps becuase I was using a cheap wrench. Hopefully most people will do better then I did.

2. I have a high water pressure faucet, so I had to learn early to be very careful with how much water pressure I allowed to be used. I have to be very careful when I''m going to switch to the filter. If I allow too much water pressure to be used I end up making the system overflow and leak on the countertop. I got used to this after a couple of weeks and haven''t had any incidents since.

3. Because of the low pressure of the system it takes a very long time to fill anything up. I have issues standing there and letting a class of water fill, as it takes around a minute. Instead I prefer to fill 1 gallon jugs. I let the jugs fill unattended over a few minutes and then return when they are full to turn off the water. So if your like me and don''t have all day to stand and let things fill all the time you''ll do like I did and buy several jugs or bottles that you can fill in your sink. I bought 3 1 gallon bottles, and two smaller sport bottles. I typically wait till all the 1 gallon bottles are empty before taking the time to fill them. Whenever I use the filter system I just fill all my bottles at the same time, switching them out as they fill unattended. Consider the extra cost you will need to pay if you plan on buying extra re-useable water bottles. It cost me approx. $20.00

4. As stated in the warrenty you cannot use warm/hot water with the system. You have to turn on your tap water and make sure you run it cold and then switch to the filter system.

5. As mentioned earlier the filter to tap knob is sometimes problematic. Basically whenever you wish to switch to the filter system you pull a little knob on your faucet towards you. The filtration system activates and you use it as normal. When your done you push the knob back in towards the faucet to switch back to tap water. However occasionally the knob will push itself back out on its own from the water pressure, activating your filter by itself. ***This has only happened to me shortly after using the filter system because of the pressure still in the hose.*** This is important to note, because if you switch to your filter to tap and then up the pressure on your tap it will often turn back on the filter automatically and the higher pressure you switched to can potentially ruin the filter system (as stated in the warranty). There is an easy fix for this however, if you simply hold the knob in after using your filter system with one hand, and increasing the pressure of your tap water faucet with the other. This de-pressures the hose and the knob won''t go out automatically, I do this every time after I use the filter just to be safe.

6. The water chambers of the filter fill up with water each time the system is used. That water that stays in the chambers after you use the filter will be room temperature. On your next use of the filter system you need to let it run for about 30 seconds before the fresh water will be in the system and the older water from its last use completely expelled.

----Summary----

The filtration system is at a reasonable price compared to others. Manual states about 6 months of use before a replacement filter is needed (they cost around 40-50 dollars, you can buy them from amazon). I will probably use mine about 9 months since I live alone. If you replace your filter every 6 months after the intial purchase it should cost you around 8 dollar a months, better then the 3-5 a week I was spending. There is a stated gallon usage for the filter, though I can''t remember exactly I think its between 500-600 gallons for the life of the filter.

If you typically buy your water this filter system will end up saving you money. Some drawbacks would be that you may need to invest in safe plastic bottles to store your water. The filter system is too slow to use frequently, I recommend filling several bottles of water every few days to limit the number of times you need to use the system. Because you can only use cold water and a low water pressure with the system some people may find it unconvienent. It will certainly take awhile to get used to using it. Overalll though the water tastes fresh and clean, much better then my tap water. Its more useful then a brita or similar brand filter and has a much better filtration system that catches more contaminents. If your like me and want to live healthier and save some money the Aquasana 4000 isn''t a bad choice. I certainly wasn''t able to find a better sub-$500.00 system on the market. Even with all the drawbacks I listed, this is still very useful for me. I hope you found this review helpful in making your decision.

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I used one of these for about 3 years. Every 6 months the housing cracked and started leaking after I changed the filters. They will replace it for free if you join their "water for life" program, but you still have to pay $10 shipping every time and go through the hassle of water spills and waiting for delivery.

I got fed up and bought the Multipure. The water is as good or better and the housing quality is much better. The Multipure''s flow is also about twice as fast, which is nice.

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I''ve used several in-store filters (Pur, Brita, etc.) and never has the difference in taste been so apparent with this Aquasana filter. If you can''t taste the chlorine in your water, you will taste it (and Lord knows what else) in a taste test between municipal water and water filtered with this particular filter.

Installation was simple. Remove the aerator attach the collar to the faucet (no adapter needed though they were included) and a 3 minute filter process and I had clean water. I had to turn the entire hose outlet (not just the swivel collar) to tighten it completely so it wouldn''t leak, and that put the line in an awkward position on the countertop. This limits where I could put the filter housing. A small gripe but if you''re picky about your countertop space, it''s worth mentioning.

This unit is reported to filter all contaminants. It even filters 40-60% of fluoride levels, an amazing claim considering it doesn''t use reverse osmosis. I will be testing that claim in the future, but several reports on the web convinced me this claim is likely true.

Operation is simple. Pull the activator plug out for filtered water. When you shut the water off the plug returns to its off position.

I emailed the company (before I ordered this unit) about claims of leakage and I got a email reply from a real person in less than five minutes. No company has ever responded through email that quickly.

Noting the taste of the water, I wish I had optioned for the under counter unit. But no worries I''ll stick with this unit, get some tests of my own performed and option to upgrade in the future. But bottom line, the water tastes amazing.

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As everyone else has pointed out, the filtering is superior, the unit is junk, I am sad to say. Ours is completely shot after 1.5 years...and its out of warranty too. We have been VERY careful to only filter cold water and we try to be very careful to only run it at low pressure, which is tricky with the activator valve acting up after we had it about a year, and sometimes you have guests that don''t read the reminder notes you have to have tacked up.

After the activator button problems, the inlet O-ring started to leak. With some fiddling I seemed to have fixed that. Then another "mystery" leak started happening. Turns out the MIDDLE section of threads on the "A" cap are shearing right off the unit.

At the price of the Aquasana I can get a couple of instapure or some other unit and put up with the pricier "per gallon" cost of the CARTRIDGES. But of course I JUST bought a new set of the pricey Aquasana cartridges which last about as long as the unit, I NOW know.

They need to dump some of their slick Marketing money into some BASIC engineering. I design stuff like this for a living. There is no excuse for the poor design of the threads that sheared.

This filter might be good if you have almost no water pressure at your home.

When it isn''t breaking and cracking, it does a great job filtering the water, but I''ve just gone through my second housing in about 1 year''s time. The inferior plastic they use on the housing just gives way under normal pressure.

I was very, very disappointed that, first, they don''t back up their products better (yes, they should replace it for free!), and, secondly, they should have corrected these defects long ago. When I contacted the company for the first replacement, they seemed so blasé about my concerns.

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GE Smartwater Water Filter Adapter

The GE Adapter is used with the GE MWF and GWF water filter
The Adapter is ONLY needed when replacing the GE FXRC, GE FXRT, GE MXRC, GE HXRT, GE WR97X10006, or Kenmore 46-9905
The Adapter is needed so the GE MWF water filter will work correctly in your refrigerator.
Designed to be reused. You only need to install it in your refrigerator once. The total height of the GE MWF Refrigerator Filter plus the Adapter is about 1 inch taller
Please make sure you have enough room for the GE MWF refrigerator water filter plus Adapter.

Do not know what happened. Much better with an old filter, at least it worked. No ice and no water from the unit.

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It works like it should, no leaks, easy to twist in, enough room to fit in the fridge with no problems.

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Works great now I can go down to my nearest Home Depot or Lowes and buy a filter instead of having to order a filter online that fits my Frig

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Some time ago I bought a house which had no fridge, and I couldn''t afford new so wound up with a 12 year old GE Profile with ice maker/dispenser. The filter that was still in it was an old metal FXRC type, dated June 2000. (Yuck...) I just ran the water line, then found and ordered this adapter along with a new MWF cartridge and--voilà! Clean fresh water and ice, no leaks...perfect. It mounted above the upper shelf to the right and in the back. There was plenty of clearance for the filter/adapter combination.

My refrigator went out and had to get a replacment fast so got a used refrigator to hold us till we decided on which new one to purchase. well it didn''t come with a water filter and we couldn''t find one any where. Till I came across the Smartwater filter adapter and order it, when it arrived I put it on and it has worked out great. So now I can replace filter easly with filters sold at local hardware stores using this adapter.

Countertop Water Filter, Maintenance Free, 20k Gallons, White Save 58% Off

I purchased this filter just over 4 years ago. Let me start by saying that this filter still functions well. The water coming out of the filter still tastes clean. The flow is as good or better than the first day I installed it. There were times when the water flow slowed down but it comes and goes. Most of the time, this filter has been working very well. I am currently experiencing an issue with small bits of carbon finding its way back to the faucet aerator causing the water stream from my faucet to clog. Other than this minor annoyance, the filter has performed its duties very well.

The faucet begins to leak when using the original O ring. Leaking stops after changing a thicker O ring. It''s been fine for half year.

The filter spout started dripping after half year when switching to use tap water. So, I guess the valve in the internal switch doesn''t work very well now.

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We just purchased this, and love the idea of not having to change a filter/get another system for several years. However, we do have some observations and questions:

1. We flushed the system per the time recommended; and as other folks wrote, the water WAS black when it first came out.

2. After installation and flushing, the water still has tiny pieces of sediment and an oily film on top. Ew. Help?

3. The water has a kind of "sour" aftertaste. We''re hoping this will diminish as time goes on, and we use it more and more.

4. We love the convenience of it, and the small size. We keep a pitcher of it in our refrig for the chill factor.

Any comments would be appreciated.

We''re hoping we''ll be happy with this unit.

Many thanks.

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I had another one. It was time to change it and went looking for a new one. I have had other styles and this type stays out of the way. When time to change out I will look for another one just like this.

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We are comtemplating a whole house water filter, but have not made that decision yet. Finding out that our skin was drying out because of the water in the shower, this was a great option to try out a filter without spending a fortune.

And for those who may not have the option of installing a whole building filter, this works well.

Well priced, easy to install, and it seems to work.

Wanted to reduce chlorine in our water and this filter really made a difference. Saw a difference in our hair the first time we used it soft and smooth instead of dried out. Will continue to use this type of filter. Just started using it but very pleased so far.

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