excellent product, I really needed it, I dont have more water leaking from my older water bowl. thank you for the replaceable
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NEW Rainbow Vacuum Cleaner E Series 2 qt Water Bowl
excellent product, I really needed it, I dont have more water leaking from my older water bowl. thank you for the replaceable
Tassimo Water Filter
I''m very happy to see this item on Amazon because I find it impossible to locate it at my local stores. Note that this filter only fits the Tassimo machine that allows for a filter (the TA1400 with a 68-oz. water tank). It does not fit the TA1200 with a 50oz water tank (which does not come with a water filter). If your machine originally came with a filter it is the TA1400 and this is the replacement water filter for it. The filter does a good job and allows me to quickly fill the tank with tap water as opposed to using water from my kitchen filter which comes out slowly and takes much longer to fill the tank.
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I''m also having a hard time replacing the Braun water filters. Contacted Tassimo and they said they no longer make them and you can use machine without them, which is great news because I have reverse osmossis. Log on to braun.com and they give you a list of places that sell these filters by state. Found one in my area. Will not pay over $8 for this water filter. What a rip off! Tassimo is doing a disservice to their customers and I told them about the Braun website. Braun offers all replacement parts for this coffee maker.Want Tassimo Water Filter Discount?
Could''t find them at Bed Bath and Beyondanymore and was very happy to get them
here. Needed them for the Tassimo and they
work great.
Sprite HO-WH-M Universal Shower Filter and 3 Setting Shower Head Save 35% Off
- Shower Chlorine-Free
- Softer Hair and Smoother Skin
- Breathe Easier and Healthier
- High Capacity Filter Including Massaging Shower Head
- Reversible Filter Cartridge model HOC
I wasn''t sure if this shower filter could solve problems like this, but I figured for $40 it would be worth it to not have to clean the bathroom constantly. (also it was kind of embarrassing to have guests over). Well, sure enough it stopped the red buildup. What I wasn''t expecting was it also stopped the mold in it''s tracks. I guess their was something in the water feeding it? I don''t really know. With the filter you''re supposed to turn it over after 6 months, and then after a year replace it. Well, for me it only lasted a total of 6 months, but I think that might be because I have such terrible water quality. It''s still absolutely worth it and I highly recommend!
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Sprite High Output KDF Chlorine Massaging Shower Head and FilterThis fitler works great. It has made a big difference to our skin and hair, and so I am sure our overall health as well. I have one in each shower in my house.
However, after only two months the nut which joins the shower head to the filter unit broke on both. I contacted the seller who asked me to send them to him to see. I did all the way from Oregon to Rhode Is. at my expense. He looked at it and told me I must have smashed it somehow and that was that. All I asked was for a new shower head, as the filter was fine. I not only had to spend my own money to send the item back, but I then had to go out and buy new shower heads! I was very unhappy and so I cannot recommended buying from this seller.
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Same here, doubted it would work but wanted to try and bought a set of cholrine test strips along with it to check. Anyway, this actually does work!The showerhead arrived even before the test strips and I could already breathe the difference in my bathroom, and started to be a believer.
After checking the results carefully though, I determined that it works very well for free chlorine, but NOT well for or in the presence of chloramines.
If you have high chloramine content, this isn''t ideal for you. Vitashower is better in that case (no it''s not a scam vitamins really are used for real dechlorination, look it up online).
Even if you have chloramines and it doesn''t remove everything, it does make the water feel better, so whatever else it is doing to the water feels good.
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-SHORT STORY... IF YOU''RE IN A HURRY --The short story is that I''ve been using these filters for over 15 years and have no issues with them. I don''t shower in chlorinated water without one of these installed. I take mine all over the world for this reason (I am an avid traveller).
In my experience this product works well. No complaints. What''s more, my brother who has eczema finds his skin is 100% better when he uses these filters (I loaned him one and he wouldn''t give it back!). His skin clears up when he uses this filter.
Below is my full review which will interest you if you wish to learn more about these fiters, and surrounding issues with shower water, their usage, etc.
--THE CHLORINE ISSUE--
Chlorine is a known carcinogen. A little research on Google and PubMed will reveal that to you. If you''re checking out this product, you most likely already know that chlorine is toxic.
It is estimated that about 80% of the chlorine the average person takes in from water is via showing. So those people avoiding chlorine in their drinking water for health reasons would be wise to use a shower filter.
I''ve been using the Sprint filter for over 15 years (not the same one!! They last a long time, but not that long!! I wish).
I am very sensitive to chlorine. I can''t shower, for instance, in places like L.A. because they bathroom soon smells like a gas chamber to my sensitive nose.
This filter does not remove the chorine. Rather it binds the chlorine at an ionic level and effectively neutralises it.
--ABOUT KDF & CHLORGON FILTER MEDIA-(pasted from a website about KDF)
Kinetic Degradation Fluxion (KDF) is a high-purity copper-zinc formulation that uses a basic chemical process known as redox (oxidation/reduction) to remove chlorine, lead, mercury, iron, and hydrogen sulfide from water supplies. The process also has a mild anti-bacterial, algaecitic, and fungicitic, effect and may reduce the accumulation of lime scale. The KDF redox process works by exchanging electrons with contaminants. This "give and take" of electrons converts many contaminants into harmless components. During this reaction, electrons are transferred between molecules, and new compounds are created. Some harmful contaminants are changed into harmless components. Free chlorine, for instance, is changed into benign, water-soluble chloride salt, which is then carried harmlessly through the water supply. Many heavy metals such as copper, lead, mercury and others, react and bond with the KDF medium''s surface, thus being effectively removed from the water supply.
KDF process media will reduce or remove chlorine, iron, hydrogen sulfide, lead, mercury, magnesium, and chromium, and may inhibit the growth of bacteria, algae, and fungi. Redox media remove up to 98% of water-soluble cations (positively-charged ions) of lead, mercury, copper, nickel, chromium, and other dissolved metals. While removal rates depend on a number of factors, more than 98% of chlorine is removed by KDF in home water treatment systems (90% in shower water filters due to high flow rate).
With Sprite filters a substance called Chlorgon is also included in the KDF media, to increase the temperature range for effective chlorine removal.
--THE BENEFITS I NOTICE--
This shower filter from Sprite Industries makes a very noticeable difference to the levels of chlorine (and related toxic gases, such as chloroform) in the bathroom atmosphere. I got my first one 12 years ago when I moved to a town in New Zealand that was having issues with farm animal run-off getting into their water supply. They temporary solution was to greatly increase the level of chlorine treatment in the water. The water smelt so strong just washing my hands was a complete turn-off. I installed one of these filters and the problem was solved. No more toxic chlorine smell when showering.
I travel a lot and I take one of these filters with me every where. I install it where ever I go and need use a shower. It is usually very easy to remove the existing shower-head by hand, and screw this one on. I don''t find that plumbing tape is necessary.
My hair is nicer when I use filter water, and needs washing less often.
My skin does not get dry when I use filtered water. Otherwise I tend to get dryness on my shins, elbows, knees, and face. I don''t experience this when using this filter for my showers.
My brother has very sensitive skin. He tends to get eczema. His skin easily gets red, thin, broken, and itchy. This problems essentially went away after I gave him one of these shower filters. He couldn''t believe he had suffered so much for so many years, and the answer was so cheap and simple.
--TIPS and TRICKS--
Many modern showers have a hose that goes from the wall to a shower head that sits in an adjustable bracket. The idea being that you can lift it off the bracket by hand and shower any way you like. Usually, however, where the hose screws into the fitting on the wall is too close to the wall for the shower filter to screw in. What you can do is screw the hand piece off of the other end of the hose and put the filter on between the hose end and the hand-piece. Due to the way the threads go, the filter will be around the opposite way from usual, which is fine as the filter is bi-directional.
This trick also works well if the shower is above a bath tub and you wish to have a chlorine-free bath. You can install the filter as described above, but just leave off the shower head (or take it off) when you want a bath. The shower hose can dangle down into the bath tube and fill it (assuming it is fitter at a low enough height, which they usually are).
If you are going to take this filter with you travelling I recommend taking a small adjustable spanner/wrench or vice-grip with you. I''ve sometimes come across shower heads that I can not remove with my bare hands. Trying to find a wrench in the moment can be next to impossible, or at least a nuisance. One like this one should do the trick: Vice Grip 4WR 4-Inch Curved Jaw Locking Pliers with Wire Cutter or Crescent Adjustable Wrench 4 Inch (I am assuming that''ll open wide enough. I personally use a Vice-grip as it well even if the shower fitting nut has a rounded style to it.
--ALTERNATIVE OPTIONS--
I''ve been so happy with the performance of the Sprite filters, that I''ve never had the inclination to try any other brand or type. I have researched all the major kinds out there, and none convinced me to change. The Sprite was the most cost effective, and gets rated as having excellent results.
In recent months I have since looked at other shower filters on the market. The alternatives which stand out are the Aquasana AQ-4100 Deluxe Shower Water Filter System with Adjustable Showerhead and the Rainshow''r KDF Shower Filter With Massage Shower Head. Both are more expensive than the Sprite, and both can only be purchased with a shower head included (as far as I can tell). These other filters cost a lot more. Just the replacement cartridge for the Aquasana can be $40+. Are they any better? I can''t really say, as I have not used anything but the Sprite, but certainly worth looking into.
-DO YOU NEED THE SHOWER HEAD ALSO? SOMETHING TO CONSIDER --
The product you are looking at comes with a filter PLUS a high efficiency shower head.
The advantage of getting the shower head option (the product you are looking at) is that if you travel you may find where it is useful to have the filter AND the shower head. I find it has better output than many of the shower heads I come across. This is especially noticeable if the water pressure is relatively low, in which case the high efficiency shower head will make it seem like the pressure is MUCH stronger. It''s also more environmentally friendly, because you will use less water when showering.
HOWEVER, if you only intend to use this filter in your house AND you already know you want to keep your EXISTING shower head, there is really no foreseeable reason to buy it with a shower head. You can buy it without the shower head here: Sprite HO-WH High Output White Shower Filter, Polished White, Chrome, Gold
STILL NOT SURE? At the time I am writing this, the price difference is minimal (less than $5), so if you think these is ANY chance you might need or want the high efficiency shower head then I''d suggest you go ahead and get it.
--THE CARTRIDGES--
I find that the filter cartridge lasts me much longer than a year because it is just me and my partner using it, and my showers are relatively short and only every second day or so. They can last me for a couple of years before I notice the chlorine smell returning. Replacement cartridges are relatively cheap. Here''s an example: Sprite Filter Cartridge Replacement Model HOC For High-Output Filter Heads -just $13.56 plus free Prime shipping at the time I am writing this.
--WATER PRESSURE?--
In my experience, having used this on MANY showers around the world (I travel with on), this filter does not create any noticeable change in water pressure.
TIP: If the water pressure is very high, it is advisable to actually not put the shower pressure on full. If the pressure is too high you will get decreased performance from this (and any other) shower filter. Set the pressure at a level that is still enjoyable, but not blasting out -if you wish to maximise the amount of chlorine removal.
--FOUR STARS, ROOM FOR IMPROVEMENT--
I gave have left one star off of this review simply because this product has not changed in the past 12 years and I think there is room for improvement. The most notable would be to include a convenient way to record on the filter when it was installed, and thus when it "might" need to be replaced. Better, would be a small built-in (resettable) flow meter or some way to indicate when it needs to be replaced. I realise, however, such an innovation may increase the price, but it would also ensure we get maximum usage of the filter, and minimum exposure to chlorine once it needs replacing.
--PATHOGENS, AN ISSUE ?? -(Added, in response to a question raised in the comments discussion on the review I wrote of this product WITHOUT the shower head)
One person raised concerns (in the comments) about this filter increasing pathogens in the water, based on the inaccurate idea that removing/rendering harmless the chlorine with KDF will result in a built up of pathogens in the shower head. This is a good point to address. Here is the information I shared in my reply:
Even if KDF did nothing to modify pathogen levels in the water, it is not going to directly result in an increase in such pathogens, as you have suggested. But, as it stands, KDF will actually kill most pathogens. Some manufacturers of carbon block drinking water filters will actually fill the central tube in these cylinder shaped filters with KDF granules. Partly because KDF helps with chlorine removal, etc., but ALSO because it will greatly increase the usable life-span of the carbon filter. A major issue issue with carbon filters for drinking water is that over time they can become a breeding ground of bacteria and pathogens, potentially making the water worse (from a pathogenic perspective) rather than better. Inclusion of KDF in the filter helps prevent or eliminate this issue.
Something I did not point out in my review is that KDF media will also kill bacteria, fungi, virus, etc. It will also reduce heavy metals (not really an issue for showering), and will also reduce hydrogen sulfide (usually harmless even for drinking, but is what gives some water sources a slight rotten egg smell).
Here''s a blurb on KDF from one of the manufactures of this material:
"KDF process media work to reduce or remove chlorine, iron, hydrogen sulfide, lead, mercury, calcium carbonate, magnesium, chromium, bacteria, algae, and fungi.
KDF media exchange electrons with contaminants, changing them into harmless components. During their reactions, electrons are transferred between molecules and new elements are created."
"KDF media control the build-up of bacteria, algae and fungi in organic based media such as GAC filters and in-line carbon filters, extending the life of the carbon as well as protecting downstream RO membranes and ion exchange resins form fouling.
KDF process media kill bacteria by direct electrochemical contact and by the flash formation of hydroxyl radicals and hydrogen peroxide, both of which interfere with a microorganism''s ability to function."
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I trust this clears up any confusion about this.
A friend of mine in Colorado wrote a book many years ago called Don''t Drink The Water (without reading this book): The essential Guide to Our Contaminated Drinking Water and What You Can Do About It. I highly recommend reading it. He was the one who put me onto KDF about 12 years ago. Although I''ve been using the Sprite filter since the mid 1990''s, but didn''t really understand the ins-and-outs of KDF and the role it place in the Sprite filter doing its job.
Happy showering!
Jonathan
Traditional Naturopath, and author of Peace, Power, and Presence: A guide to Self Empowerment, Inner Peace, and Spiritual Enlightenment
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We moved out of the subs into the woods with a nasty smelling, high iron well water -- UGHEven turning up the water softner to different levels, using rust removal salt, our water was awful.
My hair was flat and dull, my skin was dry and flaky, and if the water got in my eyes it burned.
And ewwwww... that smell.
I purchased a filter shower head and my shower was still turning orange and the water still smelled bad.
So I installed the Sprite shower head with filter, and noticed a difference right away.
All my issues were solved. Works so well with my funky well water.
Highly recommend this product, easy to install, no issues with water pressure and it works !!
The only complaint that I would have is that it makes the shower head much lower and you kind of have to play with adjusting the position to get it right.
Water Saver Shower Head
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My family bought this showerhead before I was born. It lasted what I''m estimating is over two decades before the washer wore out and it started leaking at the pivot point. This was no big deal for the first few years but we replaced it with another of the same model eventually. We have extremely hard water (so hard that our pipes block with crystals) and the holes the water pours through get clogged, causing the water beads to get smaller. At that time I clean this showerhead with a needle and some vinegar and it''s as good as new for another two years. Takes me 2 minutes. If you live in an area with average water this should last many years without buildup and many decades if you clean it once a year for two minutes if it gets blocked. Also, if you are lazy and have hard water, it is entirely metal besides the washer. You can soak it in vinegar for a day or whatever.
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This looks almost identical to a product I purchased from Wal-Mart (but it was under $6, so maybe you should buy it there). It may take a week or two to get used to it, but after that you won''t want anything else: high pressure, low water consumption. I always run mine at half-volume, so I''m using probably about 1.25gpm. If you really want to save water, you can easily switch it almost completely off while you aren''t rinsing, saving even more water. The instantly adjustable, variable pressure is just fantastic: once you have the temperature you want, you control the pressure separately.Pros:
Energy efficient
Durable (take care of it and it will last for decades)
Cons:
No "massage" or "pulse" features, if you''re into that
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This is the best shower head ever. We just remodeled our bathroom and I bought 2 different shower heads in dark brown and oil rubbed bronze. They were terrible. I am now painting the shower head to match our bathroom and I pray that it works.W. LaubenheimerIf the water pressure varies between your hot water line and cold water line, while you ''shut the water off'' at the shower head, one temperature of water will back up into the other line. So, if your cold water pressure is higher than your hot water pressure, when you turn the water back on at the shower head you''ll get a quick flash of ice cold water. Very awakening!!!! And of course the reverse is true, if your hot water is at a higher pressure than the cold water, you''ll get a quick flash of scalding hot water. Just be careful and check to see what will happen before you subject yourself to it. Some will tell you that your water pressure is always the same because it originates at the same intake pipe into your home, but for some reason, my hot water overpowers the cold and I get a short (perhaps six to ten seconds) flash of red hot water any time I turn the water off at the shower head. neadless to say, I never do that anymore! At my mom''s house, it''s the reverse, the cold water takes over. I can''t explain why, it just happens.
Isopure Water (ISO-RO5-25) 5 Stage Reverse Osmosis System 25 GPD
I think this company make this product and especially instruction manual thinking all customers are plumbers or ex isopure employees. I can''t rate the product simply because i haven''t been able to install it plus don''t have time. The product looks good but the instruction manual is a black and white diagram, very poorly designed, unclear and includes instruction for other filter models that add to the confusion. Some of the manual is also blurred and unreadable. i called the company asking for a better manual and they offered to give me instructions OVER THE PHONE, IN A LONG DISTANCE COMmUNICATION !!!!All undersink filters are tricky to install, pain in the butt. You need some tools to work in a tight space between the sink and the wall, some of the fittings that connects to fawcet leaks. Once again the manual doesn''t help at all. This is the tipical "you paid for it your problem now" company. If they careD about the customers, they could send you a much more friendly colorful manual with troubleshoot and more detailed explanation, not to mention a dvd with a video would help.
If you don''t have plumbing knowledge save yourself the pain and get a WATER DISTILLER, SOME COST ABOUT $100-$150, JUST GOOGLE IT, NO INSTALLATION AND WATER IS EVEN MORE PURE, BECAUSE IT IS PURE EVAPORATED H2O.
Veranda Air Conditioner Cover Save 13% Off
This is an excellent cover. It didn''t have a perfect fit, but I knew ahead of time since our AC size is 29Wx29Dx37H. It is good enough to cover the unit from the rain, etc. And the it has a good weight to it so the cover should stay put with heavy wind. The material of this product is very heavy duty in my opinion. One of the corner has an opening where your pipe goes (even though it''s not picture) so that''s an extra feature that I was afraid I had to cut when it arrives. But, it''s all good. Buy this if you need a cover and the AC unit is smaller than the cover.
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This is a very durable cover. The others that I have had were all plastic and did not weather well. This is a very clean looking and I am expecting a long use life.Read Best Reviews of Veranda Air Conditioner Cover Here
This well constructed AC compressor cover is designed for a 29X29 compressor, but fits my 25X25 compressor OK with the help of the included bottom drawstring. Materials are of good quality. Keeps leaves from collecting inside unit during winter. Also keeps pets from spraying condenser coils. Cover has handles on the sides to make it even easier to slip on and off. The only thing missing: a bag to put it in when summer comes around. The beige color is inoffensive and blends in with my house color, though some might wish for a choice of colors. BTW, one corner has a slit/flap. I discovered that was needed to allow it to slip over the power and freon lines leading to the AC unit (which are not shown in any sales photos).Want Veranda Air Conditioner Cover Discount?
Fits our A/C unit perfectly. Has an opening with a piece tha snaps together so that you can fit the bottom around the hoses. Heavy and durable.Save 13% Off
Cuisinart DCC-RWF Replacement Coffeemaker Water Filters
If you own a Cuisinart DGB-600BC Grind and Brew, Brushed Chrome or the Cuisinart DGB-550BK Grind-and-Brew 12-Cup Automatic Coffeemaker, you will quickly realize the secret to the great coffee brewed is the water filter. Unfortunately, the local big box stores just don''t carry these necessary filters. Searching on-line, the best combination deal was found with these filters, i.e. quantity = 12 (two-years of usage if you change every two months) and price (this is the best price for the quantity/shipping that I found). Unlike other vendors, this one delivered as scheduled.
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These water filters for the Cuisinart DCC-1200 are worth the price. I didn''t change the original for awhile, but decided to do the maintenance and replace it. I made a big mistake by wasting so much time. After replacing these charcoal water filters (and buying them in volume) there was an immediate difference in taste. I live in NY where the water can be heavily chlorinated with a hint of sulfur. This product eliminates the chemical taste of tap water and let''s me enjoy the real taste of my coffee.Read Best Reviews of Cuisinart DCC-RWF Replacement Coffeemaker Water Filters Here
When comparitive shopping I come to Amazon.com quite a bit and buy through them very often.Buying these filters in larger quantities does gives a better price per filter. Look above and you will see the "item" described as 20 lbs for shipping. These are EXTREMELY light.
The weight is inflated and charges more than actual for shipping. (Who knows if they meant to enter 2 lbs or 20 lbs?? Could be accidental or on purpose.) I''m in the process of ordering a set of 12 filters somewhere else for about $2 more, but shipping is about $14 less.
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I got 12 filters stuffed in a shipping bag. These are obviously NOT genuine cuisinart filters. If you are ok with that so be it. I dont want to make coffee with unknown contaminants.I did write to Amazon concerning the alleged fraud and they responded. Evidently they are going to refund my card and suggested I order the original filters using the link they provide, and am doing so see this:
"I understand your concern and I''m so sorry for the problem you had with this order with the seller.
I have researched for the details and am sorry for any misunderstandings regarding the seller of this order form the auto confirmation emails. I''d like to inform you that the seller of your order# xxx with whom you placed your order is " WildWin ". The Manufacturer of the item in your order which you placed is "Cuisinart ".
I''d also like to inform you that the Manufacturer "Cuisinart " is also selling the item on our website which is shown in the current listing (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001685ULE/ref=oss_product).
Regarding your order I''m sorry to hear that " WildWin " didn''t write back. However As this is a seller order and we can not directly create a replacement for this kind of order from our side I''ve submitted an A-to-z Guarantee claim on your behalf for order #xxxx. Processing should be complete within 1-2 weeks of the date the claim was submitted. Your Credit card will be reimbursed directly.
However to still receive the correct item please go ahead and place a new order from other seller so that you will receive the correct item. I apologize again for the problem you had with the seller " WildWin " and I''ve forwarded your experience to our investigations team. Each report they receive is investigated and the appropriate action is taken on them. We do not encourage any seller creating this kind of inconvenience to our valuable customers like you."
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DELONGHI DCF212T 12-Cup Drip Coffee Maker Save 35% Off
I have had my share of coffee makers over the years and this one is by far my favorite. I love the front filling design. The tray swings out for BOTH water and grounds, so I can easily keep this in one place on the counter top. When placed on the the counter under overhead cabinets (normally a dark spot in my kitchen) this design is stellar. It''s easy to see how much water you''ve filled. I program the timer and have coffee waiting when I wake up in the morning. It''s a simple, straightforward, efficient design. It doesn''t take up more space than it needs to and the coffee is hot and brewed just right. I would HIGHLY recommend this product to a friend. Oh, there is a "warming" tray on the top for your coffee mugs that I always forget to use. The coffee is HOT so I never need the extra boost from a warm mug, but it''s a cute idea.
I also agree with another review that the brewing is very weak. I have also had to up the amount of coffee I use to get a decent strength cup of coffee.
Lastly, what''s with the Aroma brewing feature?! It takes at least 20 minutes to get a SINGLE cup of coffee with that setting! LOL!
I really like the DeLonghi brand and have used DeLonghi coffeemakers for years, but this is a sad disappointment.
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I purchased this machine in 10/2008--less than four months ago.ProsThe design is wonderful.
Cons--It''s going in this week''s trash because it leaks and has been leaking for the past month. It''s reached a point where I''m concerned that the carafe will break. It takes a tremendous amount of coffee to get a decent full-bodied cup and that is on the aroma cycle. It takes forever to make a pot of coffee and even longer if you use the aroma cycle--more than 15 minutes on the aroma cycle.
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We purchased the 12-cup front load Delonghi a few months ago. While the front-load design feature is fantastic, we have not been happy with the taste of the coffee. No matter how finely we grind the beans, the coffee always seems to taste weak. In order to get the taste to an appropriate strength we have to increase the ratio of grounds-to-water to around 1.33 scoops to 1 cup of water, which is much more than what was required from our older Krups maker. Alas, we may have to resort to our old machine and trade in convenience for taste. Too bad, because the front-load design is great for storing on the kitchen counter underneath low-hanging cabinets.Want DELONGHI DCF212T 12-Cup Drip Coffee Maker Discount?
I KNOW....some of you had already listed that the coffee did not "get hot enough"...I did see that before I bought it at Target. I just really LOVED the front access the way you put the water in, etc. We must keep our maker under a cabinet and we have very little counter space. This did not have any water filtration system but we went ahead and purchased one for the kitchen faucet. (oh well guess me needed one) keeping that.OKAY the cup warmer on top is so neat and does work.....but at only 900watts NOT HOT ENOUGH coffee...!!!!!!!!!!!
I thought some of you who stated this before on this site might have been used to STARBUCKS and MCDonalds piping hot coffee and maybe you really did not know what you were talking about.
We are hooked on Coffeemate creamer (liquid) original so putting in cool creamer from the fridge did not help the matter at all!!!
PLEASE DeLonghi FIX THIS PROBLEM AND WARM IT UP I promised I will buy it!!-Until then it has been returned!!!
So sad in the South... :(
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CRYSTAL QUEST® Countertop Replaceable Single Multi PLUS Water Filter System
I haven''t experienced any leaks and it was easy to install. There is also plenty of water pressure. That''s the good. On the downside, the water doesn''t really taste very good. The filter in our refrigerator does a better job in terms of taste. I''m going to put a different filter in the housing and see if that helps.
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I bought one identical in appearance by Crystal Quest to this one. I got it because it takes out the fluoride in addition to all the other crapnow found in tap water. Fluoride is poisonous and amounts to forced medication by the powers that be. Why add this highly toxic chemical to our water? It is to
make the population docile and easy to control. People in other countries wonder why Americans are so easy to manipulate. Fluoride in the water, toothpaste,
bottled water, prescription drugs, is why. Fluoride was used in the concentration camps run by Germany during the early 1940''s to keep prisoners
content even though they lived in Hellish conditions. After the war it began to be used here in the USA, to protect teeth!
I cannot be 100% certain that this model will remove fluoride. Check it out at their site:
Their model that gets the fluoride out is Model: CQE-CT-00131
Hamilton Beach 42115 3-in-1 Hot-Beverage Center
This is replacing a 4 cup Melitta coffeemaker (couldn''t find a replacement carafe that would fit the brewer, which sat atop the pot).This appealed to me in that this product has the following good features:
1) no pot/carafe to crack or clean
2) no waste (since you didn''t have to brew 1-3 cups to get 1 decent sized mug + waste)
3) no hot plate/pot to turn off nothing to worry about if you started a brew and then were unexpectedly called away or forgot about it
4) no paper filters required (but see below)
5) looks interesting doesn''t look like a coffee maker, takes up less space on counter, easier to keep clean.
I read some reviews good and badand decided to get it anyway. AM SO GLAD I DIDI REALLY LIKE THIS THING!
Reasons: 1)-4) above, plus:
5) water resevoir + filter assembly is dishwasher safe (top rack)
6) capability of using pods (I wasn''t about to buy an expensive ''pod-processor'', so this is a very nice ''perk'' pun intended! ;o)
Very easyload it up, walk away, come back to beverage. Lovely!
Some tips to head off any/all problems-
1) Read the manual. Hey, things happen, but really use COLD WATER ONLY.
2) If brewing multiple cupsWAIT AT LEAST 30 SECS after light goes off before starting another brew. To be safe, I wait a full minutehave not had any problems.
3) I could see the potential for ''filter fouling'', so I buy generic #4 Melitta filters (huge pack can be bought for