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Hexagon Alkaline Hydrogen Water Filter (Filtration) System

Hexagon Alkaline Hydrogen Water Filter System

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

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

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Sprite Industries HM5-CM Shower Handle 5 Different Spray Functions

Eliminates Chlorine From Your Shower Water
Looks Nice In Your Bathroom
Cartridge Is Reversible And Has A Long Life
Is Able To Mist And Massage For Comfort
Features Five Unique Spray Options!

An excellent product. We have them installed in both bathrooms in our house. There is a tangible difference in your skin and hair. Not to mention the lack of chlorine scent. It was very easy to install. Once you feel the difference, you won''t want to go back to a regular shower head!

Shop-Vac 5861600 16-Gallon 6.5-Peak HP Quiet Deluxe Wet/Dry Vacuum Save 36% Off

Accessories Included: 8-Foot x 2 1/2-Inch Hose, (2) 2 1/2-Inch Extension Wands, 8-Inch Utility Nozzle, 14-Inch Floor Nozzle w/Brush, Crevice Tool, Tool Holder, Cartridge Filter
3 Year Warranty
18-Foot Power Cord
Rear Blower Port
Extra Large Tank Drain

I purchased this vacuum because a 6.5 HP motor seems to be as big as you can get without jumping into the industrial line of vacuums. I wanted a big motor for a reasonable price.

Warranty It also has a 3 year warranty, which of course I hope I do not need to use.

Assembly It is easy to put together...about 10-15 minutes. I only needed a flathead screwdriver to mount the wheels.

Blower -The vacuum has a blower feature which you enable by plugging the hose into the exhaust port.

Drain It has a drain for emptying the vacuum after wet pickup. Useful when 16 gallons of liquid is too much to lift.

Noise I can''t tell if this vacuum is "super quiet" as advertised. It seems as loud as any vacuum I have owned. Probably some room for improvement. Without a decibel rating... it all seems relative.

Sucking power this vacuum is powerful. No complaints.

Included Tools everything is plastic and 2 1/2 inches in diameter. The crevice tool is larger than you might think. I think they could have included a round brush tool for the price.

Tool Carriage mounts easily to the back of the vacuum. It is of marginal value. Bad for extension pipes and hoses, good for the crevice tools and gulper tool.

Weight This vacuum weighs 20+ pounds which makes it heavy to many people. There is a handle on top of the unit which you can use to carry it.

Extensibility shop vac makes some additional products such as a gutter leaf blower attachment, a dust collection system, and drywall sanding screen/collection system all of which give this product some growth potential.

Filters This one uses the round cartridge as shown but can also accomodate bags for drywall dust or fine dust. I like the one piece design as opposed to the sponge, o-ring, filter design used in other models.

Cord 18 ft. cord is nice.

Areas for improvement add some extra tools (brush head and/or small crevice tool), give a 5 year warranty, reduce the noise further, add a crush proof hose, add a tote bag for the tools as opposed to the on board carrier.

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I bought this so I could do light shop duty, but mostly to use instead of my dyson for car cleaning. The dyson is really hard to use to clean cars with it''s ridged short hose.

I was worried it wouldnt provide as much suction power as the dyson, but it seems to keep up fine for the car application. I purchased a car set Snap-on 93078 Car Cleaning Kit to assist with the cleaning. I am now able to get in between the seat and behind the pedals where I couldn''t before, and it is much more comfortable to use to clean.

The vac is easy to tote around on the wheels that come with it, and its fairly light. The suction power works great and can clean anything I put in front of it (NOTE: I havent used it on any liquid yet). Other people have complained about the big airvent in the back, but I think it is a nice addition. I use it to blow off computer stuff instead of using canned air and it works great. I have only used it outside so I havent noticed it blowing dirt everywhere.

I wish it came with a few more attachments, but the general purpose ones that come with it seem to work fine. The cord is a bit short, but its easy enough to add an extension cord to so you dont always have to have a super long cord.

I would recommend this vac for anyone looking for light duty shop and car cleaning.

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This baby SUCKS up anything on the ground. It is well made and runs at a much lower volume then my last one did. Solidly built and easy clean up it''s 5 stars in my book.

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I''ve used this for cleaning out my basement (lots of dry stuff). I''ve used this for cleaning out the pool where my water fountain sits and it does a nice job. What I wish I had was an attachment to the drain so I could just let the water run through the vac and out a hose into the alley. As it is, I have to stop after it fills, take off the top, remove the vac hose, roll it down a sidewalk and out to the alley and then dump it. I''ve searched on-line for a drain hose, but can''t find one. If anyone can direct me to someone who sells these things, would be much appreciated.

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Just got one of these because the wal mart specials just didnt do it. The 2 1/2 inch wide hose will pick up just about anything, and this thing can really clean. It would be nice to have a few more attachments.

Custom Double Undercounter Water Filter Purifier Save 56% Off

Custom Double Undercounter Water Filter Purifier with Doulton Ceramic

12,000 Gallons Removes Chlorine, Lead, Chemicals, Heavy Metals.
Remove harmful bacteria, such as E. Coli, Fecal coliform, Samonella, Streptococcus, cysts.
Leaves beneficial minerals, such as calcium and magnesium, intact
Convenient - quality water right at your tap.
Quick-connect fittings make installation a snap!

Received order before the estimated time of arrival. Actually wasn''t able to put filter in place until after I got back from vacation --was expecting it to be delivered while I was out.

The installation of the filter was difficult but not becase of the filter. I do not have much space under the sink so I put it in the basement right below the sink counter. As such the tubing was too short so I did have to get new tubing from the hardware store. That was not a problem and I expected that as I changed the "normal set-up design" location. The only real problem that I had in installation (and it was difficult because of this not the filter) was trying to tighten up the faucet to the sink countertop. Not because of the filter but because of the location of the faucet. Could hardly get to it. What is really great about the filter is the "quick connects"! If it weren''t for them I would still be trying to "tighten up" the tubing to the faucet as there just wasn''t any room under the sink to get a wrench in for tightening it. They are great!!

The reason I am writing this review however is not for the above but rather for this. The filter did have a slight leak in the connection between the filter chambers. Not really too bad but still a leak and it shouldn''t have been there. I called the Technical help number at Crystal Clear Supply, Inc and was expecting the normal run around that one usually gets when you call in with a problem about an order. I was able to talk with a "person" within a matter of a minute and the issue was resolved in another minute or so. When I described the problem I was told that it was one of two things. 1) If the filter is rough handled in delivery sometimes the plastic coupling can develop a minute crack in it and it would give a slow leak or 2) It may just not have been tightened enough when it was put together in the first place. In any event he said he would get a new coupling out to me asap just in case it was cracked. He then told me how to tighten the coupling etc. He couldn''t have been more helpful. As it turned out the coupling was just a little loose and with a little tightening the leak disappeared. (I did, at his suggestion, use some plumbers teflon tape also). The plastic coupling came in the mail two days later, but I didn''t need it. The filter is working as it should and my wife is loving it as the water before filtering had the "funny" chlorine taste to it and now it doesn''t. (I did the behind your back taste test four times with her and she was able to pick the filtered water every time.) What she doesn''t know is that I know the other "crap" in the water is also out because of these filters.

Couldn''t be happier with the filters and especially with the Customer/Technical service from Crystal Clear.

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So far, it is everything as advertised. Was delivered quickly, and installed easily. The water is clear and taste good. The main reason I purchased this item, was that it was advertised to remove bacteria as well as many other contaminants. I am confident it is doing what it is designed for, however, have not tested for this, as of yet. At this point, I highly recommend.

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As far as I know it works great. I haven''t tested our water so I can''t be certain. I was irritated that I had to have it shipped to Ohio to my daughter who then shipped it to me as they won''t deliver to Alaska. (Last time I looked, Alaska is part of the United States!) After it cost me double the shipping, there were no instructions. My husband, who isn''t exactly the handy-ist of all people, was able to install it after a discussion as to which filter should be filtering first. He still has one leak but I think it may be because a water line wasn''t cut perfectly straight (?). It fits nicely under our sink and attaches to the side of the cabinet. The water flow is good.

Sprite Showers SLB-PB Slim Line Brass Shower Filter Water Save 18% Off

All-brass filter cartridge chamber is built to last
Each brass filter comes with a limited 5-year manufacturer''s warranty
Complements your bathroom''s all-metal faucets and fixtures
Low profile - extends the shower head less than one inch
Slim-Line filter cartridge lasts up to 6 months or 5,000 gallons with regular use

Wow! This is a great product. I had a Sprite shower filter in the past but because it was made from plastic it eventually broke. I stared looking for one made of metal but figured since everything is going to cheap plastic these days I would never find one. Surprise! This one was the answer. It is solid brass and will last a lifetime for sure. I also like the fact that I can go to my local home improvement store and pick up a replacement filter cartridge for under $10. The initial cost of the filter is a little pricey but hey if I never need to buy another one the rest of my life it was well worth the investment.

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When the plastic filter of this design split open suddenly after about 14 months of service I still had two new filter cartridges so I opted to buy this brass filter housing to ensure a longer service life. So far no problems. What I don''t like about these filters is that they are difficult to open to change cartridges.

Neoperl 0.35 Gpm Super LOW FLOW / Multiple Laminar Spray Stream Bathroom Faucet Aerator Save 42% Off

This is the lowest flow aerator I was able to find anywhere. While it does a good job regulating the water flow, they simply used the same aerator housing as the 0.5 and 1.0 gpm models. The 1.0 gpm model shoots the water out too hard, and it ends up splashing water everywhere, while the 0.5 gpm model has good output.

There are too many holes for the water to come out of, thus all the streams are very weak. This also causes the streams to link and merge with each other, which looks bad, as if your faucet was very low end. Although there''s 18 holes, sometimes you''ll get three lumped up streams out of this aerator.

The combination of having the lowest water flow and very weak outgoing pressure seriously slows you down when it comes to washing your hands and brushing teeth. While 0.15 gpm may not seem like much, the 0.5 gpm models allow you to wash significantly faster.

If you really want to use water as efficiently as possible, you''re patient, and you aren''t concerned with the appearance of the water streams, then this is a product worth considering. But for most people looking to conserve water, the 0.5 gpm model already limits the flow to a tiny fraction of a standard aerator while still allowing for time efficient washing.

This low flow aerator helps us save water when Overnight RV parking. It shipped quick and installed easily. I highly recommend this for avid boondocking RV''rs.

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Doulton W9121200 7" Super Sterasyl Ceramic Filter Candle

Great! Shipped quickly. Would order from this vendor again as the products were explained in detail with great pictures. Being able to order in quantity was a great plus.

We have been using these candles in a Berkey filter for a month now, and have been very pleased. I recommend using all 4 filters because the drip is very slow. (My husband likes to use only 2 and save 2 to replace them with. You can do that with Berkey candles, but these are slower and most likely a lot more effective because of that.) I don''t think they would be sufficient for fluoridated water. We''re using them for untreated well water.

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Aquasana AQ-4000W Countertop Water Filter System Save 18% Off

Aquasana drinking water filters remove more contaminants at the best value
Filters water under pressure over more than two million square feet of material
Latest model featuring easy-change cartridges, a reinforced housing and a new diverter
Attaches in minutes to your existing tap and takes only a small space on your counter
Aquasana is less expensive than pitcher filters

I bought my counter top water filter about two years ago and have the Water for Life filter replacement plan. The water filter itself seems to work great. I fill up my own bottles before I leave the house and I have good, clean water all day. I ran out while at work one day and filled up my bottle from the tap. The water had so much chlorine in it I had to pour it back out. The problem with this filter system is twofold. A new filter will be sent to you every 6 months on the Water for Life plan. My filters are so clogged after 5 months that I leave a bottle to fill and come back for it. That''s how slow the water comes out. A five month plan would be more optimal. The second problem is replacing the filters. I dread replacing them every time. Unless you have applied some sort of lube to the housing you are going to have a fight on your hands getting the caps unscrewed from the bottom of the machine. It is all sharp plastic under there so as soon as you get one to let go you scrape the skin from you knuckles. I have an open wound right now from my efforts. Once you get the machine open then you have to fight and get the old filters out. One has a valve that faces you so that one comes out easily. The other faces away and all you have to grab ahold of it are little fins so get your pliers ready. If the moons are aligned properly the filter will come out in one piece. If not, the cap of the filter will come off and be stuck inside the machine. Good luck with that and get ready to lose some more skin. Go ahead and call customer service when this happens to get a really amusing solution from someone that has no idea how to remove this piece from the machine. I lube that side''s valve with olive oil before installing so hopefully it does not get stuck. My advice, wear sturdy gloves when changing the filter and have a full toolbox at hand.

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A few notes about this unit:

-Brushed silver finish is not brushed silver, just a plastic which slightly mimics the look.

-Installation is really simple

My faucet diverter came broken, I called their support and they sent me out a replacement immediately and their support hours were pretty late which was convenient. So while I don''t yet have a working unit I am happy so far with the purchase and support I have received.

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The support got me a replacement diverter, it wasn''t the premium diverter the unit came with however it worked without leaking which was great. Customer service sent me a third diverter just so that I''d have the premium one too. I really appreciated their customer service.

I saw another review mentioning they had water leaking from the diverter, this is the same problem I had, water gushing everywhere. If you buy this and have that problem then just call their support, they will get you a fixed one.

The water from this tastes great! It is a slow flow but that is to be expected from this technology.

--Update 2:

About a year after my purchase, my working replacement diverter started leaking. I called support, however they were unable to provide me with a replacement due to my unit being out of warranty. They did offer to send me one if I subscribed to their replacement filter auto-ship program. I already needed new filters so I agreed. I was sent a new diverter, it leaked. I called, they sent another. It leaked. I called again, sending another diverter now. So at this point, having gotten faulty diverters over a year apart, their claim of a ''faulty batch'' this time around is not accurate as I apparently can get a faulty diverted 90% of the time I get a replacement. Based on that, I''d say they have QA or even design issues with their diverters so beware of that. They also don''t really have a solution beyond sending you one additional diverter at a time until the problem is resolved, this has proven to me to be highly inconvenient as I am unable to use my filter for 2 weeks now and I''m not convinced the next few diverters will work based on my experience with previous replacements. To be seen how this gets resolved and how long it will take. I changed my star rating to 3 stars due to my continued issue with the diverters.

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This product is a great solution for those of us who are renting homes/apts and are not able to have a permanent system installed, want something better than pitcher filters, and don''t have the money or arrogance to buy bottled water daily.

Even though the actual housing body isn''t small, it''s very inconspicuous and I have forgotten that it is even there after a day. I initially thought the hose that runs up to the faucet would be tacky and annoying as well, but that too I stopped noticing after a day.

I wish there was a way to guage exactly how much water you use with these filters, because the "six months" or whatever ratings that filter makers give seem to be based on some "average" amount that the "average" person would use, but I have no idea if I''m near that average. Even when I hear the actual gallon amount, I have to believe it totally depends on the quality of your water to begin with and I have no way or interest in keeping track of how many gallons of filtered water are going through the filters. Well, the fact is my first set of filters lasted about 3-4 months before just becoming PAINFULLY slow (over a minute to fill up a glass).

The water tastes deliciously fresh and clean. I can''t say I notice a huge taste difference between this and the Brita pitcher filter, but I TRUST that it is doing a better job according to the company''s testings. I can''t figure a better way to tell for sure.

Bottom line it''s cheaper than drinking bottled water, but more expensive than Brita filters (if you buy in bulk on amazon like I used to), but the bet is that you are spending a little bit more for the assurance that you are filtering out way more than the Brita''s were ever intended to.

I''m not sure why everyone else has had a hard time swapping out filters. I thought it was a breeze. Sign up for their Water for Life program for a great discount on filters that are shipped to you automatically at set intervals.

Knocked one star off because the mechanism for switching to tap/filtered water does not automatically go back to tap anymore like it should. It''s not a problem in reality, but it''s not doing what it was designed to do...

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My wife and I live in Harlem, USA. I have always thought that NYC water was great!. A quick internet search will reveal that our water comes from two sets of watersheds north of the city. They have large filtration plants and very old pipes. This filter removes tons of stuff!!! The filtered water looks and tastes great!

*v*v* Important note for NYC, and if your filtered water runs slowly *v*v*

After less than a month of running this counter-top filter, the filtered water began to come out slower and slower each day until it barely dripped out. We were getting frustrated and annoyed.

I emailed Aquasana, and the next day I received a response that said to call him. After playing a round of phone tag I learned quite a bit. Lots of people were having this problem, especially in the NYC area. He told me that the NYC area has a large amount of sediment in the water and this quickly clogs the filter. Sure enough, I removed the filters (supposed to last 6 months) and they were very dark with dirt! Aquasana shipped me out a temporary solution as they look into a permanent solution. The temporary solution is a small pre-filter attachment that he sent me for FREE with three replacement pre-filters and a replacement set of the main filters. All for FREE! And he said to call him when I need more pre-filters.

Right after installing the new main filters and the new pre-filter, the water came pouring out like on day one! After only a few days with the pre-filter that is in a clear container, the pre-filter is turning that dark brown--ewww! We were drinking that for years!!!!!!!

Aquasana has an awesome filtration system with over-the-top customer service! I highly recommend their product. Make sure you call them if you have any problems.

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Bought this filter last week after reading many reviews on the AQ-4000. This model was very easy to setup and within minutes I had filtered water that tasted amazing. Removes all traces of chlorine taste and this was my goal. Very well built and easy to use. Turn on the water and flick the little diverter and BAM.....clean water. My favorite feature is the auto-shut off. When you are done using the filter the diverter switch automatically resets so that you don''t accidentally turn the faucet back on and use hot water and ruin the filters. I highly recommend this product to anyone looking for clean great tasting water.

ShopVac 9013700 Reusable Disc Filter With 3 Filters Save 49% Off

The same OEM filter that originally came with my Shop Vac. They protect to motor from excessive dust and wear.

This product is an exact replacement of the original filter, it performs very well. I would recommend this product to all my friends.

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I purchased these new filters to improve the performance of my aging shop vac. With these excellent filters, it now works as well as it did when it was new. I recommend these filters and this vendor.

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My Shop-Vac is a 12 Gallon Model 800L. In 2010, I added a Trash Can Cyclone Lid w/ a 5-gallon bucket to create a 2-stage system.

After having a malfunction that clogged the paper filter, I browsed the Shop-Vac website for a solution. I equipped the 800L with a

Gore CleanStream-Gore HEPA Cartridge Filter (Shop-Vac 9034000) and a Disposable Collection Filter Bag (906-62-00).

This created a 3-stage system that is effective for filtering all but the extremely finest dust.

I also replaced the Reusable Disc Filter on my Mini-Vac with a Super Performance Dacron® Cloth Filter (901-15-00).

I also purchased a Super Performance Dacron® Reusable Disc Filter (901-13-00) and a 3-Pack of Reusable Disc Filters (901-37-00) as backup for both vacuums.

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These worked very well, and the company was very quick to ship them. I would not hesitate to buy them again when needed.

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Black Plus Blum Charcoal Refill Water Filter

I live in the south. My tap water is not very tasty at all. I was excited to get this because of the positive reviews. I filled up a 1 gallon container and put the charcoal in the water and left it for 12 hrs. I''m not sure about the impurities and minerals and all that. I just know it does not taste like anything I want to drink. Yuck! Disappointed.

This stuff does what it is supposed to do. Although my feeling is the life span is perhaps not as long as is stipulated.

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The is a great filter that I used to replace the one I got with my black plus blum water bottle. One the plus side it lasts for 6 months, but it is important to note that it can take an hour or more to work.

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Perfect replacement for the water bottle, great price, but the water bottle isn''t that great, and you probably won''t need refill filters b/c you''ll be over the water bottle by the time you''d need one. See my bottle review on the bottle page.

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Fuller Brush BathClean Basin, Tub, and Tile Cleaner

It was mentioned on the bottle, " Do not use on natural marble or varnished surfaces". This product is quite amazing which effectively cleaned my bathtubs. It has very strong irritating smell. Wear the mask, spray, close the door and leave. This was the first time I was able to clean the black stain at the bottom of my bathtubs. By the way, I used up a whole bottle just tried to clean two bathtubs.

Recently, my daughter moved into a house with glass-enclosed shower which had never been cared for. It was one solid water spot! After trying everything I had, I found a bottle of this that I had for several years. It was effortless, and the shower now looks like a brand new one! That is saying a lot for our heavily-laded mineral water.

Thanks, Fuller Brush!

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This is the best bathroom cleaner I have ever used, and at a great price. It is not overly strong-smelling. Spray it and leave it for a few minutes and it does a lot of the work, saving you lots of elbow grease! Works great on the soap scum that builds up on the shower door too!

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I''ve used lots of different cleaners in my 61 years, and this is, simply the best. Spray it on, leave for 5 minutes, wipe off--NO rubbing necessary! Good for the whole bathroom, tiles, mirrors, fixtures, fiberglass, etc.

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This is by far the best bathroom cleaner on the market, it does everything. Just put something over your nose, because the odor is strong. I have been ordering the product ever since i first saw it on QVC.

100 GPD Reverse Osmosis 5 stage Drinking water filter

100 Gallons Per Day
Clear Housings make it easier to maintain
4.4 Gallons Storage Tank
5 Stage Filtration for ultra pure water
All parts are NSF and or FDA ApprovedMade in USA

There was a problem with this unit from the provider. The filters all needed to be tightened. After I hooked it up it leaked because the filters all needed to be tightened. Other than that it''s great and I installed it myself.

HIC Porcelain Coffee Filter Cone

This is a solid piece of ceramic with good glazing. It rests securely on either a coffee mug or my old Mr. Coffee carafe.

This cone has three holes in the bottom, a feature which I have come to see doesn''t make much difference. Apparently, how fine the coffee is ground determines the flow rate more than the number of holes. Once the coffee is through the filter paper, it is going to flow at a steady rate through one hole or three.

This cone is a little heavy, but I feel that it will last a long time. The handle is nice and thick.

I bought this item after trying the more expensive Frieling/Cilo and having bad luck with two of them. (You can see my review on that item''s page.)

Using a cone of any type seems to make better coffee than the many drip machines I''ve tried over the years. You can control the temperature and flow of the water exactly the way you want.

Enjoy!

UPDATE: Have had this now over two months, using it twice every day. Love it. Good, solid, well balanced, and very handy.

I had a difficult time comparing this to the Frieling Cilio version that''s significantly more expensive. I ended up getting both, and prefer the Frieling Cilio. I''ve uploaded some product photos to help others make the comparison.

Weight and thickness: the HIC is significantly heavier and thicker than the Frieling Cilio. I like the lighter weight of the other one.

Number of drain holes: HIC has three, Frieling Cilio has one larger one. No noticeable difference in draining time.

Outer diameter of bottom rim: this is the ring that helps keeps the filter holder in place on your carafe. Frieling Cilio has a smaller diameter (2 7/16") vs. HIC (2 3/4"). My carafe opening diameter is also 2 3/4" which makes the HIC very awkward and unsteady. Your carafe needs to have a larger diameter opening than the bottom rim on the filter holder.

Small differences, but they add up. I like the Frieling Cilio much better and feel it''s worth the extra cost.

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For the ultimate coffee experience, this is a must have for the home brewer. The obvious ingredients for great coffee is the coffee itself (My favorite is Starbucks Casi Cielo), quality water and this simple device. You will need to tweak the coarseness of the grinds to your own personal taste. I recommend the Capresso 560 Infinity Conical Burr Grinder, Brushed Silver Finish

Follow the steps below or this link and enjoy coffee a whole new way. Note that it takes a bit longer this way to make but definitely worth the extra effort.

The coffee geek''s guide to home brewing

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1. Bring 20 oz good, clear water to a boil and grind 3/4 oz coffee beans to medium-fine (soft, but gritty enough to clump when pressed between fingers).

2. Pour hot water through a Melitta cone (this rids inner filter of paper taste) into your cup, then pour 10 oz of the boiling water into a measuring cup.

3. Empty the water from your cup, add the grounds to the filter, and pour several tablespoons of the measuring-cup water over the grounds to wet them.

4. After a few seconds, slowly pour the rest of the measuring-cup water over the grounds, stirring the mix while you pour.

5. When the coffee has drained from the filter, stir once and consume immediately. You''ve earned this one.lver Finish]] Follow these instructions:

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This cone is very sturdily built, and the glazing does not seem to have any thin spots. Learning to brew a respectable cup of coffee took a few tries but is worth the effort (at least compared to the company coffee!). Pour in a shot of water to get most of the grounds wet and let the water go though and the grounds settle. Then slowly add the water along the sides of the cone. The idea is to keep as much of the water in contact with the grounds for as long as possible. If you add too much water, the grounds will float to the top of the water causing the rest of the water to filter through much too quickly. I like to squeeze some of the really dark coffee from the grounds after the last of the water has filtered through.

The filter has 3 fairly large holes in the bottom. I might have given it 5 stars if it only had 1 hole in the bottom so that the water filtered though more slowly on it''s own.

If you''re a bit uncomfortable with the idea of hot water being in contact with plastics (I am, not that it stops me from using my coffee maker at home though), then this is a great device to use to brew your morning cups.

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Just received this item and have made a few individual cups of coffee. Love it. Water flows through at just the right rate for good coffee flavor. Tastes better than our auto drip coffee maker. Maybe it''s because I can get the water hotter boiling it in the tea kettle? Maybe the rate of water flow is better? Super-easy clean up. Lets you make a cup of coffee with only slightly more effort than making a cup of tea. Much cheaper than using a K-cup or pod coffee maker, almost as convenient, and the coffee tastes worlds better. I''d call this no. 4, a good ''medium'' size. Not a good size if you need something to carry to work; just right if it''s going to stay in the kitchen. You can use it on a mug, but will also hold enough coffee grounds to let you make a 12 cup pot. The cone shaped paper coffee filters (1, 2, 4, and 6) only vary by overall height, the slope of the sides is the same; so you can use smaller sized filters in this No. 4 sized cone if you prefer. I''ve also used this to hold a paper filter for making cold brewed coffee. I''m considering putting away the auto drip coffee maker and Keurig machine and gaining back some counter space.

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