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Thought I was buying an Everpure H-100 Water filter cartridge but was shipped a generic version of cartridge instead. I don''t know if this was intentional but recommend seller make correction on Amazon Website that it is a generic of the filter. I could have bought same filter cheaper on-line at AquaPurefilters.com. Very frustrating purchase.

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We have loved the fast-flow aspect of this pitcher and the water seems extremely clear and odor free. The design is sleek and well thought out, the pitcher itself fits easily in the refrigerator and pours freely. The replacement filter indicator works extremely well and delivers a clear concise signal. This is the most effective water pitcher filter system we have seen to date.

We have a really hard water here. This makes the tap water, which we avoided like the plague, taste amazing. These filters are great.

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Was having a hard time finding this at the store I purchased the pitcher from. Good item at a good price.

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Water tastes definitely better than britta counterparts. The flow is not fast, even after month''s use, but that is not a big issue. Value purchase in my opinion.

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Jura Impressa J9 One Touch TFT Coffee Machine Save 7% Off

Pros:

+ Makes great coffee

+ Highly customizable for strength, size, temperature

+ Energy saving features

Cons:

Serious usability issues

Low height of spout

More plastic than there should be in a product this expensive

Please forgive the length of this review, but for a product that costs as much as this one does, I think you deserve as much information as you can get.

I have owned a Jura Impressa E8 for three years and have been very happy with it overall. The Impressa J9 is Jura''s current top-of-the-line model and, at first glance, it looks the part. Gleaming silver body and chrome buttons and accents plus a color LCD screen make a positive first impression. This fades a bit when you notice that nearly all of what you see is plastic, including the chrome-plated spouts. Seriously, at this price point I expected stainless steel or chrome-plated brass here.

In front center, above the drip tray (whose chrome grille is pretty much the only visible metal) is the dual coffee spout. This slides up and down and the dual spouts pivot apart for filling two cups. (Note that coffee comes out both spouts at the same time regardless.) The height of the spout is adjustable between 2.5 and 4.25 inches, with the maximum distance between the spouts being 2.0 inches. I found myself wishing for a taller opening.

On the left side is another single spout which is used for milk and hot water. The standard spout serves as a mixer for milk, water/steam, and if you''re making a latte or cappuccino, dispenses both the coffee and the milk, which is a nice touch. The height of this spout is adjustable between 4.0 and 5.75 inches. This spout has a dial that adjusts how much air/steam is mixed in with the milk, which enters the spout through a port on the left. Into this port you insert a piece of silicone tubing (supplied) which can be run into a milk container or connected to the supplied stainless steel insulated cup with siphon tube. This cup is said to be able to keep milk cold for up to 8 hours, though only when full. The port is covered with a red rubber plug when not in use.

Below the center spouts are two LEDs, with a single LED under the frothing spout. These initially illuminate white but change to yellow while a brew is in progress. They go out after a short while after the serving is complete.

There are four hinged doors on top of the unit. The door on the left side exposes the water carafe, which is tall and narrow. A handle swings up on the carafe to assist in removing, holding and replacing. An optional "Clearyl Blue" filter sits inside the carafe with an extender that snaps on to bring it up to full height. You cannot see the water level once the carafe is in place an issue made especially annoying as the "refill water" indicator doesn''t come on until there is less than 8 ounces of water remaining, meaning that your last cup may not be full. The door on the right side covers a storage compartment which holds a spoon for pre-ground coffee, a hot water spout that can be swapped in for the milk frother, and the adjustment for the coffee grinder.

A small door in the center is where you would spoon in ground coffee if desired lifting that door triggers the pre-ground coffee cycle which is then started by pushing one of the buttons at the sides of the LCD panel within two minutes. A large door at the top rear surface exposes the bean hopper, which has an "aroma saver" inner lid and a plastic grille preventing you from getting your fingers near the grinder opening.

These doors on the top of the J9 are a problem for me. I have the J9 on a counter with cabinets above. The cabinets, and the moulding below them, are low enough that I can barely open any of the doors. I am able to, with some manipulation, get the water carafe out and access the storage bin, but the bean hopper is inaccessible unless I swing the whole unit around and out on the counter. Luckily I don''t have to do that every day. The side doors on my old E8 were narrower and easier to deal with, though I still had to pull the E8 out a bit to refill the beans which, on that model, were on the right side. Of course, if you have the J9 on an open counter, with unimpeded access to the top, none of this will be a concern to you.

The drip tray has four components. The large tray itself has two electrical contacts on the end that tell the machine the tray is inserted. The chrome grille (with a plastic grille underneath) sits on this. A secondary tray sits on the large tray and a plastic grounds container sits on this secondary tray. I noticed that the grounds container was made of a softer plastic than the one on the E8 and grounds tend to stick to it more.

Above the center spout is the LCD display with three buttons on each side. This is your primary interface to the J9. In normal mode, it presents six choices: Espresso, Coffee, Cappuccino, Latte macchiato, Hot water and 1 portion milk. Pressing the button by one of these choices immediately starts dispensing the selected item. On the top front surface of the J9 is a large rotary dial with a central push button. This is used to select additional beverage choices and to make adjustments. Flanking this dial are the power button and a P button used for programming.

If you spin the dial, you are shown all the standard beverage choices plus these: Ristretto, 2 Ristretti, 2 Espressi, 2 Coffees. You push the central button to make your choice, though if you choose a standard offering; it just takes you back to the main screen. Otherwise, pushing the button immediately starts dispensing the beverage. The double-portion choices double the amount of water used, but don''t double the amount of coffee ground, so don''t think, for example, that you can brew two 8-oz cups of coffee and get something good. However, it would probably work well for two of the smaller products such as espresso.

(By the way, in case you don''t know what a Ristretto is I didn''t the J9 makes it out to be a very strong espresso. Originally it was a "fast pull" of the espresso machine''s handle.)

No matter what choice you make, you can individually customize your cup, though the process of doing so I found awkward. On my old E8, I could select cup size before brewing and got mild, normal or strong by pushing the start button once, twice or thrice. On the J9, you use either the push buttons by the LCD or the dial to make adjustments, but your opportunity to do so is limited. For coffee and espresso, you can select one of five strengths only in the few seconds while the coffee is grinding. Then when the brewing starts, you can adjust the amount of water to be used in .5oz increments up to 8oz. For drinks that use milk, you instead select the number of seconds it will pump milk. For hot water you can select three temperatures; the manual says that "Extra Hot" corresponds to 203 degrees F, but I measured it at 170 in the cup.

You can, however, preset the customizations for each drink type using the programming menu and the "Expert Mode". These presets are used as defaults but can still be overridden while the beverage is being prepared.

When you first turn on the Impressa J9, the screen indicates that the water is heating and then it prompts you to press the dial''s button to initiate a rinse of the coffee system. This rinse uses far less water than the E8 did. Then you can make your selections. When you power down, it rinses again.

Ok, that''s a lot of words about the machine, but how good is the coffee it makes? Great! I found the coffee even more flavorful than what the E8 could prepare, and I had not even selected the strongest setting. The latte and cappuccino preparation was pretty good, though I found the milk foam to be no thicker than I ever managed to get from the E8. Earlier I got the Capresso frothPRO, which not only makes thicker, richer foam but is a heck of a lot easier to clean up afterward. However, if you''re making a lot of milk drinks in a row, you''ll appreciate the all-in-one convenience of the J9 just position your cup under the spout, push the button, and it does the rest.

Jura touts the energy-saving features of the J9, so I tested these. When the J9 is heating water, it draws 1300W, but I was amazed at how quickly it came up to temperature from a cold start, only about 15-20 seconds. When it is sitting ready to brew, it draws 3-5W. When powered off normally, Jura says that it draws 0.1W, but my "WattsUp" meter read zero, so it must have been even less than 0.1. There is also a rocker switch by where the power cord comes in (on the bottom right) that completely disconnects the power.

You can set an EnergySave mode. What this does is, once it has brewed, it does not keep the water at brewing temperature. This is indicated on the display. If you then want to brew a cup, you press a button and it takes 15-20 seconds to reheat, then you press the button again to start brewing. I watched my power meter when the EnergySave mode was disabled and didn''t see the heater come on too often. Jura says that this can reduce energy consumption by up to 40%, but if you want your coffee NOW, you will probably choose to leave EnergySave disabled. You can also set an auto-turnoff time which will shut the machine down after a period of no use that can be selected from 15 minutes to 15 hours.

The coffee and milk systems get cleaned independently. The machine will remind you to run a brewing cleaning cycle every 200 cups or so. This is done using a Jura cleaning tablet that is inserted into the ground coffee funnel. The machine then soaks, sprays, and rinses the system and then flushes with water this takes about 20 minutes. When you do this, you must place a cup under each of the coffee and milk spouts. About 8 ounces of solution get discharged into each of these cups.

The milk frother is supposed to be cleaned after every use. The usual way of doing this is to add a small amount of cappuccino cleaner (an initial bottle is supplied) in 8oz of water and let the milk tube suck it up into the system. There''s a cleaning option in the programming menu to do this. By default, it won''t remind you to clean the frother, but you can enable that if you wish.

On my E8, I discovered that the stainless steel filter/strainer, inside the machine, would get gunked up with coffee grounds and oil over time. Eventually this would prevent coffee from flowing and what coffee you did get tasted bad. I know a lot of people griped about having to send their E8 back to Jura for "repair", but I think many of them could have fixed the problem themselves. The J9 seems a bit less prone to this problem as the clean cycle does a halfway-decent job of cleaning the filter, but I''m going to show you how you can help.

I have attached three photos to the product page. The first shows the view inside the opening when you have removed the drip tray. Notice the brown plastic flap with a slanted edge hanging from the top of the opening. This flap is hinged and spring-loaded. Up behind it is the brewing mechanism and the filter disc see the second photo. In this photo you can see the disc after just a few days of use. The third photo shows the same area after a cleaning cycle has been run much better, but not perfect.

What I recommend is: once every couple of weeks or so, take a damp paper towel. Reach into the opening, and with your fingers (and the towel), reach up behind the flap (you can pull it forward a bit don''t force it) and wipe off the strainer and surrounding area. You may need someone with long fingers (or small hands) to do this. You won''t be able to see what you are doing, but you will be able to feel the disc with its central screw. Cleaning this regularly will keep the quality of the coffee consistent and reduce the chance of problems down the road.

Some miscellaneous stuff you should know. The J9 comes with one filter plus a water hardness testing strip. If you choose to not use the filter, you are supposed to test the water hardness and set the value in the programming menu. This controls how often the machine will prompt you to run a descaling process. The descaling tablets must be purchased separately. If you use the filter, you don''t need to descale, but do need to replace the filter every two months. Make sure you get the right kind Jura has two incompatible types of "Clearyl" filter. The one you want is Jura 67879 Clearyl Water Care Cartridge for ENA.

Also in the "Welcome Kit" are two cleaning tablets, a bottle of cappuccino cleaner and manuals in multiple languages. I highly recommend visiting Jura''s web site and downloading the manual so you can go over it before purchase.

I hope you found this review helpful if you have additional questions, ask in the comments and I''ll do my best. The J9 is expensive, to be sure, but if you buy it, you''ll get a machine that makes fantastic coffee in multiple styles, and quickly. I do have some quibbles with the design as far as usability is concerned, notably the positioning and size of the top doors and the quick reflexes you''ll need to make adjustments when brewing a cup. With proper care, it should last for years.

I have had a Capresso C3000 super automatic for many years that I was starting to have some minor problems with (small water leak, tray sensors corroding) and decided it was time to get a replacement. I work from home and tend to drink coffee most of the day so I''m looking for something that works reliably and for a very extend period of time. I started looking at the new super automatics from the Jura Capresso based on the longevity of the old C3000. I will admit, it''s the TFT display that really caught my eye on this one. I started looking thinking that I''d end up with a Z series, but the TFT display was what veered me over to this one.

It comes pre-loaded with default recipes for latte macchiato, cappuccino, an espresso shot, a ristretto shot, coffee, coffees, hot water, and steamed milk. All of the recipes can be customized via "Expert Mode". You can adjust the strength (1 5 beans), volume in ounces or mL''s), steamed milk amount (based on time in seconds). You can also adjust all of the parameters while making the drink without saving, which is great for guests. Basic operation is very simple and straightforward. The TFT display makes this super user friendly. Anyone can easily scroll thru using the wheel on top of the machine and pick whatever type of drink they want. Or, you can select most drinks directly from the TFT screen as well. For two shots or two cups of coffee, hit the button twice. You can also enter the recipe modification mode by holding the drink selection button as well. Grind adjustment is via a knob under the back right top cover. It also displays graphics of your drink while it''s being made.

The coffee seems to be a bit stronger on this than on my old C3000, but I love the fact that you don''t have to move the cup for lattes and cappuccinos. And, the insulated milk container (included) really does keep the milk cold all day.

I was a bit disappointed when I first got the machine and went looking for the "Auto On" function that turns on the machine at a set time to warm up. After I really started using the machine, I realized this was really not needed. It''s typically heated up and ready to go by the time I get the milk container out of the fridge and connected.

Maintenance and Cleaning: If you use steamed milk, I highly suggest changing the setting to display the "Rinse Milk System" prompt to appear right after using. The default is 10 minutes, and you cannot select this rinse from the Maintenance menu. The quicker you rinse out the milk residue, the less likely you are to get clogs. The manual also suggests to use the Jura Cappuccino Cleaner daily. I tend to rinse often and do a breakdown cleaning of the milk system and frother about every other day.

The drip tray on the J9 TFT is very different that what I was used to on the C3000. It has 4 parts (bottom tray, top tray, grinds container, and grill) but the material seems much easier to clean that the drip tray on my C3000.

There is a bar graph style indicator in the Maintenance menu that shows you when cleaning and filter changes are due. I''ve always cleaned my old one as least once a month with a tablet and about once a week using a cleaning cycle with just water. This machine does use the new Clearyl Blue filters.

One other thing, the coffee only dispenser does not rise up high enough to use with any of the travel mugs that I have, but the milk frother/coffee dispenser side does.

Overall, very happy with my purchase so far. It has the Jura quality that I''m used to, makes great coffee, everything can be customized, easy to clean, and has a neat screen on the front :-)

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If you are reading this, you are likely both a gadget lover and a coffee enthusiast, or are considering the J9 as a gift for someone who fits that description. Having tested it for a month and a half, I am still finding surprisingly thoughtful aspects. For example, I found that holding down any button while coffee or milk is pouring prompts you to let it know when you have as much as you want. This is perfect for those odd size cups you can''t estimate the volume of, or adding milk foam to the top of a cup of hot tea. It is this attention to detail that really defines the experience with this coffee machine.

Because others have given very good lengthy reviews, with even more available on Youtube, I will give my brief thoughts:

FLAVOR

As expected from the Jura brand, the flavor is excellent. More accurately, the flavor is finely tuned to the user, as the way it is brewed, including strength and grind, is very customizable. Regardless of how you like your coffee, the J9 will likely make it just right and consistently. I have used both very high end and standard beans, and was pleased with both, in the sense that the best flavor and consistency was brought out of both. Of course, the better bean gave the better coffee. Different coffee types are all produced equally well, with black coffee being something beyond the typical office brew and espresso having a beautiful crema and serious punch. A filter is integrated to give better water quality as well, though it can be left out if you want to avoid the cost of replacing it.

INTERFACE

The screen, which seems to add a hefty sum to the price, could be considered a gimmick. For some reason, they brag that it is TFT in the product name, though that is not an impressive screen technology. However, having a screen and buttons (no touch interface) allows for simple and intuitive customization. You can set every parameter of each coffee type quickly and without ever looking at the manual. This makes customization something everyone can have fun with, rather than a daunting task for the professional. If you purchase this unit, I recommend playing with the settings and creating your ideal coffees rather than sticking with the presets. It is a primary reason to own a fancy coffee machine. Some changes can also be made on the fly, such as the above mentioned ability to change the volume of coffee and milk.

CLEANING

The machine includes some consumables for the cleaning, of which extra will need to be purchased (or DIYed) as needed. Other than this issue, cleaning is a breeze. The machine lets you know when it needs to run self-cleaning modes, if you don''t do it first, and they are automated. The coffee grounds are ejected as cute pellets and can be thrown away more regularly. The tray will not let itself overflow, because it has sensors to let you know it is time to empty it.

DESIGN

This is my only real sticking point with the machine. For something in this price range, it is sub par. Other than the front plate and tray lid, it is largely made of plastic. The silver color is painted on and easily scratched off, revealing the black plastic underneath. It is strange that they did not at least use silver plastic to avoid scratches showing. Those scratches might occur while trying to open the top flaps, since the unit is a bit too tall to fit under a standard kitchen cabinet. The spouts on the front are chrome plated and feel cheap. Also, the chrome plated wheel on the top for menu navigation does not have smooth movement and feels very plasticky.

Other than the strange design compromises, the J9 is a really wonderful coffee machine. I can not imagine anyone being disappointed with it in that regard.

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This coffee maker exceeds all my expectations. It''s quick to program the drinks to your specifications. Machine is easy to use and even easier to clean. It is worth every penny.

Update: Thank goodness for Amazon. Jura has no customer service. One week after purchase the machine started having trouble making espresso. I tried all their troubleshooting methods; increasing the grind, cleaning, and descaling. By week two, the machine could only steam milk. I called Jura and left multiple messages. I also emailed them. After no response I submitted a return to Amazon. They took back this expensive paperweight, paid for shipping, and gave me a full refund. Again I say, thank goodness for Amazon. I still haven''t heard a word from Jura. Bottom line: this machine is a lemon

All instructions were followed exactly according to the manual. Defective machines happen, but ignoring them loses customers.

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This is our third Jura Capresso machine, and, although we just got it, we can already tell that it''s an outstanding machine!

Prior to this, we started with a basic Jura Capresso Impressa machine, and then moved to a Jura Capresso ENA4 when the Impressa gave out on us after a few years. Before that, we had had a Saeco automatic machine, but we''ve found that we prefer the Jura brand overall: it puts out stronger coffee, looks sleeker out in the kitchen, and is easier to clean and upkeep.

Since a lot of this machine is automated, it definitely has more of a learning curve to it. Fortunately, the instruction manual it comes with is very thorough, and I hope to read through it a few times since I tend to be a bit more technically challenged. It took us about an hour to set it up, read through the basic instructions, and make our first espresso with it. (We don''t plan on getting much sleep tonight since we''ve been playing barista since it arrived a few hours ago!)

The many programmable features, however, make it wonderful, and I love the fact that it comes with pre-programmed settings. It has programmed settings to easily and quickly make the following items: espresso, coffee, cappuccino, latte macchiato, hot water, or hot milk, as well as doubles of anything.

You can also pre-program the sizes of your drink. We''ve found this to be really convenient with our last automated Jura since we like to have pre-set drink sizes for our morning to-go coffees.

My husband uses just cream in his coffee and espresso, but I usually drink mine as caffe lattes. For such, I use either skim milk or soy milk, and it has steamed both beautifully, leaving me with wonderful foam, if I desire it. I can already tell that the metal frothing can it comes with is going to be a pain to clean since it''s not dishwasher-safe and has a plastic tube that I can see becoming clogged rather easily. Despite that, it froths really well! Instead of putting a steel frothing pitcher under a pipette/tube as I''ve done with previous models, you use a plastic tube; you attach one end of the tube into a small hole in the frothing device, and the other end into your pitcher of milk. The Impressa knows exactly how much milk to steam and foam, based on the type of coffee you select (cappuccino or macchiato) and the size of your brew. This is one smart machine!

One big piece of advice is that when you have an automatic machine like this, you shouldn''t use oily or greasy beans. We buy beans from a local coffee brewer or stock up on the Lavazza Super Crema Espresso beans and get them on Subscribe and Save from Amazon. Using the proper beans will ensure that you have a nice crema on the top of your coffee. The type of beans you use makes a huge difference in the quality of the coffee a machine like this makes, and we''ve found that the Jura makes cafeor restaurant-quality espresso.

Be warned, too, that the upkeep of Jura machines is also more expensive than that of a Saeco. The cleaning tablets and Clearyl filters you have to buy can add up, so just know that upkeep of this machine is another cost to factor in. I think we have to replace the filter about once every three to four months on our last machine, and that is with us making about five to ten shots of coffee/espresso each day.

Overall, we love our Jura so far, and know we''ll love it as much as we''ve loved our last two! It''s one of our more expensive household "toys," but, if you''re serious about your coffee, you''ll love having one of these coffee centers. After all, it''s the little things in life that make a difference, right?

I will also be sure to update my review as we use this more.

UPDATE ON 10/30/11: As we''ve used this more, I''ve come across a few more negatives that I wanted to be sure to include in my review:

* the instruction manual is much too brief; we''ve had to find online reviews and forums to find ways to program the machine to suit our needs (the Jura website hasn''t been any help)

*the plastic material used to make this isn''t as nice as it could be; after only owning it for a few days, we already have a knick/scratch on the front; we''re really careful with our possessions, and aren''t even sure how this happened; the plastic dredge drawer could also feel more substantial

*it''s a bit frustrating that you can only steam milk by using the plastic tube, which is hard to clean; this does make for perfect foam, but I prefer our older, more traditional model, whereby you frothed/steamed milk under a tube in a steel pitcher

Overall, though, I''m still keeping my five-star review for this since it makes excellent coffee!

UPDATE ON 12/31/11: I also wanted to add that if you use the milk frothing system on a regular basis, you will definitely want to run the cleaning liquid (one bottle of which is included with the machine) through the system every few days. The manual suggests doing this every day, but I''ve found that every four to five days works fine. It only takes a few minutes to do so, and it makes a difference in the foaming of the milk.

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

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

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

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

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WOW! Finally one that WORKS and doesn''t wake the neighbors!

We have been through just about every type/brand of humidifier in our quest for the perfect one over the last 15 years. So when I pressed the "on" switch on our new "Venta Sonic VS205" I knew our quest was finally over. Out came an unbelievable "fog cloud" of humidity that gently wafted over the room. Later as the humidity level rose monitored by the nifty LCD readout on the front the unit suspended "cloud formation" and waited patiently until the room percentage had dropped below the set level and then resumed.

Pros::

1) Absolutley soundless!!! Many of the other brands worked fine but were so noisy we couldn''t sleep.

2) Runs at least 24 hours on a fill (depending on what level you set it on ours is 45% 50%)

3) Instant gratification monitors the humidity level in your room not many actually do this you just have to guess and never really know so this is big.

Cons:

1) The only one it''s a bit tricky to fill. Have to turn the tank upside down and unscrew the filter. As an Industrial Designer I could come up with at least 3 better ways to do this one being simply have another fill cap on the top. But this is really not a problem since the unit has so many other admirable features (AND you only have to do this once a day!!)

Having tried many different types of humidifiers to help ease the dry winter weather, I like this one the best.

1. Unlike evaporative humidifiers, there is no wick. After a few weeks, the wicks develop a moldy odor and need to be replaced.

2. It''s very low maintenance: I''ve had 4 units now for several months (one in the master bedroom, one in each of the kids rooms, and one in my office) and the most I''ve had to do is wipe the base with a towel and clean some scale off the oscillator with the included brush.

3. It''s easy to operate. Two knobs (humidity setting/spray power) and one button (mist temperature). It doesn''t have a built-in humidistat, but that''s an advantage as far as I''m concerned, since most reviewers say the ones that do are inaccurate anyway. $20 buys you a good hygrometer that you can place anywhere in the room. (I''ve got the Honeywell TM-005X)

4. It''s very quiet. Really. You can barely hear it.

5. I was reluctant to buy an ultrasonic humidifier because, as others have noted, the mist only goes a short distance and it mainly humidifies the floor in front of it. But this unit has a pretty good kick to it. And here''s a tip -buy a small fan (I use a Vornado Flippi V8) and use it to waft the mist up into the room. The Vornado on it''s low setting is also barely audible, looks great, and takes up minimal space. The Venta-Sonic/fan combo will set you back considerably less than the Vornado humidifier with the built-in fan. Vornado V8 Flippi Personal Fan, Medium, Black

6. Yes, you have to turn the unit upside down to fill it up. Big deal. Don''t you have to do this with every water tank?

7. Most important -it humidifies. It easily raises the humidity level 10 to 15% in a very large 15x 20 foot bedroom with a high tray ceiling.

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I have had a Venta VS205 for several months. It does not have an LCD indicator on it -I think the VS207 has the LCD gauge. I think the picture on the web is incorrect. I live in a very dry climate. I have found the VS205 a delight. It is very quiet, works well, needs to be refilled about once a day. I operate it at about 1/2 speed in a 315 square foot second floor bedroom. At half power it raises humidity from 2% to 30%-35%, then maintains humidity at that level. No "white dust". The warm mist is not very warm, but I rarely use that function since I am more interested in the energy efficiency of cool mist operation. I like the removeable tank. At first I found flipping the tank over to fill it inconvenient, but I having filter access on the fill cap is an advancage. I am going to buy a second one for my first floor.

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This unit worked well enough for 10 months and then stopped fogging. I called the service number as it is still under warranty but they refused to take it back or offer any option other than return it to point of purchase. BB&B no longer sells these and insists that my only option is to contact Venta who loops me back in circles. Very poor service as others have stated so I replaced this for half the price from Lowes with a Hunter 33257 Hunter 33257 Carefree Humidifier Plus with Permawick with the new Permawick system that only requires a cleaning once a year instead of replacing the pricey filters every few months. While the Hunter produces much more noise on high the low setting is fine for sleeping. In addition the evaporative system does not produce any of the white dust that the Venta did. I live in Colorado and we have some of the purest water in the US flowing out of the Rockies so I don''t feel there is any hope in an ultrasonic unit not producing copious amounts of white dust. We also have some very dry air and the Hunter also humidifies a larger area better without leaving the puddles that the Venta did. I''m going to call the parent company in Germany as I''ve found EU companies tend to care about the quality of outsourcing vs.US firms. I''ll see how that goes and will revise this if a decent warranty solution is provided by them.

Stay clear of the Venta''s for now though, take a look at the new Hunters with the Permawick, and save yourself some time, money, and frustration.

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I have just started using a VS205, very impressed. Over a number of years I have used every type, from a fan pulling air through wet straw to real wicks, furnace mounts, and ultrasonics. The VS205 is doing very well so I have got online to see if I can find them cheaper. I then started reading reviews.

People you must use clean water. The white dust, slimes etc. are whats left after you remove the water from the source. White dust is from dissolved minerals. Slimes and algaes are either in your supply water or pulled out of the air they are everywhere. Mineral sediment can be cleaned with vinegar, its an acid which redissolves the minerals. Slimes and algaes can be killed with household bleach, you may have to scrub their residue to delay regrowth.

I have various qualities of water in my house as I use untreated for toilet flushing, then filtered and softened for dishwasher and clothes washer, then taste and odor filter for kitchen and bath, to reverse osmosis for drinking, cooking, and HUMIDIFIERS. Reverse osmosis removes dissolved solids which is what is causing the most problems and work with these units. All my humidifiers are more effecient and cleaner with the cleaner water. Wicks don''t calcify as quick and I expect the Venta-Sonic to live a long life with RO water as it''s supply. No, I am not affiliated with reverse osmosis sales, I purchased one for spotless rinsing of my motorcycle. I went ahead and piped it to refridgerater and kitchen sink. I decided to use it in humidifiers as it would reduce wick replacement. They can only be cleaned twice before deteriating too badly.

This is the grain of salt to take to other reviews. Enjoy!

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Floating Candle Kit : The candle you can use forever

The photos and colored water didn''t impress me much, and I was skeptical about how well a piece of rolled-up paper towel could work as a wick. I followed the instructions (but with plain clear water instead of adding the color) and was pleasantly surprised by how well these work and how nice they look in votive candle holders. The light is a little brighter than a typical votive candle. I am using these in the Wrought Iron 6 Arm Votive Candle Chandelier w/ Pots-Hand Made and they look great and give much more downward light (towards the table under the chandelier) than votive candles. I am using the cheapest store-brand vegetable oil I could find, with wicks rolled from a name-brand (starts with "Boun") paper towel. There is no smoke and only a little odor (like cooking french fries ... and much more mild than candles).

Caution: stick to the instructions and use only vegetable oil. I tried using citronella torch oil in one, and it seemed to work fine at first, but then after the oil warmed up enough, the entire surface caught fire. I was experimenting cautiously and had a snuffer (jar large enough to place over the entire votive candle holder) nearby. Without the snuffer, the situation could have been dangerous since the flame was too large to blow out and since the intense heat could have fractured the glass and spilled flaming oil everywhere if I hadn''t put it out right away. Vegetable oil has a much higher flash point and should be perfectly safe. In the votive candle holders, it stays cool enough to comfortably touch (I am guessing around 120 deg F) and is thus well below its flash point (aprx 620 deg F for canola oil).

I wanted a unique gift for a friend, and this is what I came up with. She''s an avid diver, so I did an underwater scene in the glass vase, combined with the blue powder (of which you need very little) for a personalized candle. She loved it!

I did have a bit of trouble getting the wick to work out. Definitely heed the instructions on the length.

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The candles are awesome. I put them in a wrought iron holder that hangs from my deck roof. I have purple and orange for Halloween. They give off the perfect amount of light (more than a regular tea candle) Beautiful!

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Hoping to use these for my centerpieces for my wedding. I played around with them a little bit and they are perfect!

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First: NEVER USE LAMP OIL WITH THIS PRODUCT -TOO FLAMMABLE! The directions call for vegetable oil and specifically exclude olive oil. I made the mistake of using standard lamp oil and two of the floating candles caught fire within about 30 minutes. I then tried peanut oil, which didn''t light at all, and I''ve given up for the moment. You have to get the wicks at JUST the right height -if they''re too short, they won''t light, and if they''re too tall, you have a high, smokey flame. If you can get the things just right I''m sure they''re fine, but I found them to be too much work.

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germguardian AC4825 3-in-1 Air Cleaning System

I just purchased this device and put it into service yesterday to combat the terrible mold issue in our old apartment, and also because we have dust and cat dander no matter how often I dust and vacuum. Where there is a mold flare up, my daughter coughs all night long (and ends up getting sick), which happened two nights ago and prompted me to make this purchase. Last night however, there was zero coughing. The air actually smells and feels fresh and we both slept incredibly well. Its very quiet, sleek looking, and Energy Star rated so I don''t have to worry too much about using it 24-7.

The previous review said that it emits a strong plastic odor. That odor is present the minute you take it out of the box, like all new things made of plastic. After running it for about 18 hours, the smell is barely noticeable and I''m sure will continue to fade away. In fact, food odors get trapped in the bedroom every time I cook, but not last night! Its the only room in the house that doesn''t smell like the garlicky beef I made for dinner. :)

My toddler and I both have severe allergies and asthma. To the point that over the past month we have both been having major issues with the pollen and smog in the air, even with being home most of the time! I ordered this one after doing A LOT of research, and I decided this was the best for the money. With a true HEPA filter that you replace once a year (opposed to once a month) it would save money in the long run. I chose this one for the den in our house and over the coming weeks we will be getting smaller ones for the bed rooms.

This review for right now is 24 hours in to having it on in the house, and later I will come back and add to it.

Set up was easy straight out of the box, and I put it out of traffic areas in the house. I was worried with where I put it there would be trouble for good air circulation, but it is doing great! In fact with it on high I noticed a tag on the other side of the room (directly across) was moving on one of the toys yesterday as I was cleaning. Then I cooked fish last night (our den has an open doorway to the kitchen), and I couldnt even smell it cooking!! I decided to test it this morning, and sat on the couch painting my nails. Even using nail polish remover I couldnt smell it!!! (which astounds me b/c I hate doing my nails simple b/c of the toxic fumes!!) As far as noise, its not that bad. On high, with the tv and with kids running around it is a little white noise and thats it. I sleep with the bed room doors open, and having a tower computer on in the den annoyed me, however on medium I couldn''t even hear it in the den! It also moves a lot of air b/c even when the ac isnt blowing air, it feels like it is b/c of this tower! I am super excited at the thought of having better air quality in the house so we dont have as many issues, and I know it will take probably a good month for me to be able to judge that (and trust me I keep up with our flair ups b/c my son sees a specialist so I can tell you if it will make a difference or not). I also liked the UV light, since we have kids over to play all the time it makes perfect sense to have it to.

Also anyone that has lung issues, make sure to avoid any purifier that has the ion part (where you turn it on for a fresh smell) it actually causes lung problems (if you have underlying problems). Oh and check out the reviews on walmart . com for this purifier, it has hundreds of reviews and most are five star (which is one of the reasons I went with this model even though not everyone loved it on here).

Check back in August and I will add an update =)

****************************UPDATE****************************** 12/2/2012

Hi ALL! Sorry took me so long to come back and update =) Fortunately if you see below I did give a heads up three weeks in we still loved it. This unit is holding up well, and really does a good job! Since buying it (I guess going on six months ago now --WOW THAT WENT FAST!!) it helped with our asthma and allergies. Within the first month I stopped waking up with a stuffy nose, and it was taking particles out of the air so I wasn''t seeing as much dust. I still would love to have them in each room, but that is on the back burner. Make sure you have enough for the sq footage of your room. We have since moved to a larger place, that has more sq footage in the den, and also two open doorways leading to other rooms. As such, this unit is doing really well for how much air it has availability to; when I should honestly probably should have one more in here. It isn''t too loud, and I love the uv light. Within the first month of us having it we were exposed to someone (a visitor) that wound up having pneumonia. With the fact we have a higher risk of catching lung illnesses, I was really nervous. I think a big contributor to not catching it is because we had this unit running on high with the uv light. I highly recommend this unit, and I hope it helps! =)

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This air purifier does a great job. The air is noticeably cleaner around it, and my problem with allergies have decreased because of it. I also really like the UV settingit makes me happy to know that germs won''t get far in my home. I''ve noticed no smell of plastic, as mentioned in another review. I''ve been using this purifier for 6 months.

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Made this purchase recently...first impressions are great.

I''ve had a better known brand name hepa air filter for 2 years and it worked fine, but was much louder, even on the lowest setting.

The Germ Guardian, on the lowest setting is extremely quiet, enough to sleep through without any issues.

The UV-C feature and price is what attracted me to this unit.

To note, when you turn on the UV feature, there is a cool blue light along the top edge (below chrome) that lights up to indicate that its on (UV-C). It may be distracting at night, but I just placed a strip of masking tape to cover.

Regarding the plastic smell that others have noted, I find it faint, and I''m assuming it''ll go away after some use.

For the money, I don''t think you''ll find better. Extremely satisfied with the purchase.

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This product is very reasonably priced and has made all the difference in the air quality of my home. The air is cooler to breathe and does wonders for helping eliminate dust and odors.

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CrystalQuest Faucet Water Filter Chrome

We have been using this filter for the last one month. The water tasted bad from day 1. Initially we thought the water here at Camden NJ was that bad that it just cannot be filtered right. Today we brought a pur pitcher filter and i can say it is amazing. I realized its not the water which is crappy but it is this filter which we were using. I had to deal with the bad taste and also got a sore throat.

And i am sure even the manufacturers know that their filters dont work that is why they dont have a feasible return policy either. You can only return product which is unused and that too within 30days. If you have used it , you cannot return the filter. Yes..you cannot return. That simply means you are stuck with this junk .

Please dont waste your money on it, try pur or brita and i am sure it will do the job.

I am very disappointed with the company and its product.

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

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THIS WATER FILTER DID NOT FIT MY SINK FAUCET, AT ALL. THE SELLER WASN''T EMPATHIC AND DIDN''T OFFER ANY SOLUTIONS OR ANY KIND REPLACEMENT FOR THE ILL FITTING SCREWS.

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The machine every one MUST have Keurig® Platinum B70 Gourmet Single Cup Coffee & Tea Brewing System Save 40% Off

The Keurig 48 oz single seerve brewer is super-fast and makes great coffee, tea, hot cocoa or hot cider. I love the ease of use and the wide variety of beverages you can make. It''s no larger than our previous, traditional coffee maker and it accomodates everyone''s tastes. Wonderful!

I love this coffee maker! Yes, the k-cups are a bit pricey, but for a coffee lover, it can''t be beat. I can have friends over and make a cappuccino, cup of tea, hot cocoa... something different for everyone with extreme ease and very minimal mess... Plus, the taste is amazing! The only downside is that now everyone wants to meet at my house... always! This is my 2nd Keurig, my first one got dropped while moving, and unless something changes drastically, I will ALWAYS have a Keurig!

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I rec. mine for Xmas and love it.The K cups are much neater then my old machines messy cup that I had to grind,fill and clean coffee grinds with.This you just drop in the K cup and remove it after,NICE,and the coffee is good.There are hundreds of flavors to choose from also.I only had one problem,every time I made a cup the tank would not fill back up and the word PRIME would appear.I did what the instructions said,cleaned the tank and filter screen even though it looked fine and it would work fine for a few cups then same thing again.I live at Lake Tahoe and our water is 99% pure yet something invisible was clogging the filter screen????? The screen is just to darn fine and gets clogged way to easy.I removed it with a small screw driver,very easy to do and now it works great.You do need to clean it once in a while by running white vinegar through it but this should be done with all coffee makers.

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I bought this for my daughter and fiance they love it. The blue lighting on it is really very nice.

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We love it. The brewer is used daily for single cups of coffee and for evening tea. The prepackaged coffee is nice, but I really like being able to easily use loose tea in the system with the filter basket.

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GE FQSLF Dual Stage Twist and Lock Under Counter Water Filtration System Replacement Filters (Lead/Cyst) Save 8% Off

• Filter Life: 6 months or 1200 gallons (whichever comes first)
• Works with the following models: General Electric GQSL55F, General Electric GXSL55F
• Micron Rating: 0.5 - 1 microns
• Filter Type: Carbon Block
• Actual Size: 8-1/2-Inches (length) x 2-Inches (diameter)

Its all about the price, Home depot wanted for one filter what I paid for two on Amazon, what a savings.

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We''ve had this unit for over a year now it has several advantages over other past units we''ve owned, the biggest being you don''t need extra valves installed to turn the water off to the filter before changing it! Changing the filter is a snap, literally, even I can do it, and it only takes about two minutes from opening the box to putting the old ones in the trash. Put it in an accessable place, we use about two filter sets a year. The water quality is clean, clear and has no chemical taste that I''ve noticed.

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I have owned the GE filtration system for over 5 years now and replace the filters about every 6 months. I had not previously been able to locate these filters for less than 35 dollars anywhere. Additionally, there were only a few retailers that carried this model filter in stock with regularity. Amazon to the rescue. Same filters, for less money. Also, if you are on the fence about purchasing a GE water filtration system, don''t be. I have very hard well water, very iron rich, and even with a softener the taste wasn''t ideal. The water coming out of this GE system tastes every bit as good as bottled water.

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Bought these for my smart water system to replace the GXRLQR filters that seem just about impossible to find (for a good price). The form factor is exactly the same. However, if you look at the top of the filter, you''ll notice that the inlet hole is much larger on the FQSLF filter than with the GXRLQR filter. This initially caused some problems with my filtration system. The hoses started to rattle and the water jetted out of the spout, only to become aerated, then dwindle down. I closed off the cutoff valve for the filter, undid the filter, then re-engaged it. Next I opened up the spigot and slowly opened the cut-off valve. I stopped when I got sufficient flow though the spigot. So far, it seems to be working well. If it continues to perform as such, I just found a cheaper replacement for my filters!

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GE makes their replacements kind of confusing. You have undersink replacements with the FQSLF, you have inline with the FQSLF, and the fridge ones with the FQSLF. Ordering is an extreme chore. They like to stop producing certain models and then you end up having to wonder which replacement will fit your system.

These ones fit well for my older model undersink filtration system. The value beats anything in the store and the shipping was quick. These also last six months, so much better than using a brita filter! :)

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BAYPAD01A1010A Trane Humidifier Replacement Water Panel

Bought as a replacement pad for my humidifier and it works as it should. Part revived undamaged and was inexpensive.

This thing melted away within a few days. I only figured it out when I was in the room with the furnace and there was water all over the floor. Because the humidifier filter had essentially melted, the water was not draining down the tube as it should. Instead it was running down the side of the duct work. Will not buy this again.

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I ordered this filter and the first one i got was damaged. I contacted the company and no questions asked they sent me a new one!

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PRODUCT ARRIVED IN A DAMAGED BOX WHICH CAUSED THE PRODUCT ITSELF TO BE DAMAGED. I DO NOT RECCOMEND ORDERING FROM THAT COMPANY AGAIN. AMAZON.COM MAY WANT TO CONSIDER NOT USING THEM ON THEIR SITE.

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AquaFresh WF288 Refrigerator Water Filter Save 36% Off

• The Aqua Fresh WF288 can replace the Maytag UKF7003AXX and Maytag UKF6001AXX
• The Aqua Fresh WF288 Refrigerator Filter is designed to meet or exceed the OEM filter that it replaces
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• The AquaFresh WF288 is designed to last 25-Percent longer than the OEM version
• The Ultimate Series AquaFresh WF288 filters reduce Class I particulates down to 0.52 microns

I can''t imagine why anyone would pay full retail for manufacturer specific water filters when this "generic" (Aqua Fresh) one does exactly the same thing for a fraction of the cost.

It works, it lasts, it''s a good product. This is the 3rd one I''ve used over the past 2 years as they need to be changed about every 6 months. (The case with all refrigerator water filters.) If I had bought the Maytag version it would have been almost double the cost.

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We own a Maytag Plus side-by side refrigerator/freezer and it is becoming hard to find the proper replacement filters at the local dealer (we''ve been sent home with several wrong filters). I don''t remember the original Maytag part number, but this fits our model perfectly and works well. The price is good too.

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water taste was awful until i replaced with this new filter now it is tasting great no more plastic bottles

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These water filters fit perfectly and do what they are supposed to do, at a very good price. I am very satisfied.

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This is a great place to buy these filters as they have the best price on the internet. I like to put new ones in every 3 to 6 months.

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Kick Away Shoe and Boot Cleaner

If you''re looking at this, you''re probably familiar with the leading brand. I think this one works way, way better. The frame is stiffer, there''s an extra brush on the bottom, the brushes are stiffer, the side brushes are farther apart so boots fit better, the tops of the frames are scrapers, and since the underside is open it doesn''t clog up, the mud falls out.

The "Kick Away" Shoe and Boot cleaner, Heavy Duty Commercial Model works fine. We have several other scrapers but needed a more robust scraping for certain weather, shoe/boot/soles, and debris combinations.

The scraper does need to be mounted as it is tall and top heavy and will tip over in use unless you have a child''s shoe in the scraper. ONE big advantage of the scraper being tall is you can slip the toe of your boot/shoe under the entire scraper but between the plywood board we have it mounted on and lift the entire scraper and board to move it around to better position it or to sweep up under it every so often. I have size 13 shoes/boots and my boots slip between the scraper and the plywood easily.

The bad is the welding on this scraper looks like it was done by a beginner and is very poorly done on the 45 degree supports on the underside. The good news is the scraper is built like a tank and will last just as long and serve just as well. The two flat metal strips that serve as feet were not level and wobbled so I had to bend the supports to get it to stand right on level cement (before the board was mounted) which caused the powder coating to come off at the welds.

The "Kick Away" label was put on with a crease/wrinkle and was crooked. I tried to straighten it and hoped to reapply it but ended up being unable to salvage it for reapplication. The "Kick Away" label was on one side of the scraper only which was nice in that you could face it either way depending on if you like the label showing or not. Both the front and the back of the scraper are identical.

It is too bad the welding on the leg supports are so poorly done. Otherwise, this is a solid American hand-crafted quality item that can be handed down for many generations.

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This thing is awesome. When they say "heavy duty" they''re not kidding! The steel is THICK and strong. The brushes are rigid and stiff and do a terrific job of scrubbing the grit out of my tennis shoes before stepping onto the doormat and onto our hardwood floors. That grit is like sandpaper on our floors, particularly when it''s rainy out.

My only complaint is the screws provided for mounting the device. It *WILL* have to be mounted to use, otherwise it will tip and rock as you try to clean your shoe, and you won''t be able to get much accomplished. The screws are pretty "fat" and have a phillips head. I tried to drive the first screw into my deck using my cordless drill and stripped out the head. The next screw I put in after having drilled a pilot hole, but I still spun it before it was 100% cinched down. It would have made much more sense had they included hardened hex-head lag bolts for mounting. I ended up using lag bolts I bought at the hardware store. A template would have been helpful too, along with maybe some brief mounting instructions...

Despite the cheap-o mounting screws, lack of template or instructions, I still give this thing five stars. It''s just that good!

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Every now and then you purchase a product that is what it says it is. As a bonus the company was more than responsive in shipping it out. This product is very well built and works like a dream! It must be screwed down to use. I used the large screws that came with it to screw it to a board so I did not have to put four large holes in my deck. I then used a couple of small deck screws to attach the board to the deck. It makes it very easy to move it around if desired. I have an outdoor wood boiler which spews soot which gets in the cleats of my shoes and then was getting tracked into the kitchen and causing my wife great consternation. I tried to wipe them on a mat but it was not effective and taking shoes on and off every time was not practical. This boot cleaner does a perfect job and we are both delighted! Thanks!

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This is without a doubt the best boot cleaner I have ever used. Its heavy duty construction really gets the dirt and grime off of your boots. The side brushes get off the mud that creeps up the side of your boots.

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I got this because of pinhole leaks in my copper pipes. This is suppose to coat and save the pipes. So far, so good. will let you know the long term results.

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Essick Air 4D7-800 Whole House Evaporative Humidifier Save 1% Off

I have used it all this winter and it did the trick. My wife was suffering from nose bleeds and cracked skin before we bought this and now she is fine. It holds enough water to only need changed about every other day. The lights that tell you when the resivour needs changed can be seen from across the room. I run mine at the lowest fan speed and it is like it isn''t there when the TV is on. With the room quiet you know its there but it isn''t annoying. I was dissapointed with the airfilter. It looks like one on a furnace and is loosley attached to the back. It''s deffinitly not HEPA quality if thats what your looking for.

This is a big humidifier for adding moisture to several rooms or an entire house. My house is ~1800 sq feet and gets very dry in the winter. This humidifier did a nice job of adding a lot of moisture to the house before it died. Within the first year, the motor stopped working, and I had to send the entire motor unit in for repair. Then it died again---same problem with the motor failing. Very frustrating, and now I have a large piece of useless plastic. I would not recommend Essick/Bemis products because of very poor reliability.

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Tropical is not a word that comes to mind when thinking about Boston in the winter (although, with the magic of global warming, it may not be so far off...). One thing that has been very difficult for us the past few years has been the dryness of the winter months with the associated dry nose, throat and eyes. We bought a Venta Airwasher and, I must confess, this is largely a waste of money. It''s well-intentioned, but just didn''t really add much moisture to the air. At the same time, the Venta was very expensive to buy and expensive to operate needing lots of additive. As one reviewer put it: "Holy mother of G*d! $439 and for what?!"

That about sums up our experience with the Venta...

So, as per usual I spent days and days reading about humidifiers and learning that, basically, they all have craptacular aspects, but a few emerged as really promising. One of them was the Vornado, which a friend has and enjoys. We really liked the design and the technology of this unit, but found that for a little bit more, we could pull trigger on the Bemis 4D7 800 Digital Evaporative Humidifier w/ AirCare® Filter. The main differences we could see were that the Bemis had a bigger capacity for taking care of our whole house basically in the same way as the Vornado, and with a few added features:

* Disperse up to 13 gallons of water per day over 2700 square feet of space.

* Holds up to 5.5 gallons of water.

* Continuously variable fan speed setting with quiet night-time setting.

* Digital Control Panel

* Automatic humidistat maintains optimum humidity level.

* Removable power pack simplifies cleaning.

* Concealed control panel maintains the clean, smooth lines of the unit.

So, I hooked it up and put it in our foyer and it seems to be doing a good job. It''s a nice machine, pretty clean lines and goes well with the house. It is BIG, however, and it''s like having a radiator in that room now, but the space was sort of dead anyways, so it''s no great loss. One key thing, however, is that, just like the Vornado, it makes the GLUG GLUG GLUG sound from time to time, which is taking some getting used to...

In my search, NO humidifier is perfect--they all have a number of flaws. This unit seems to be among the best in that it does a good job adding humidity to the air (but not over-doing it as some complain with warm-mist humidifiers) and is fairly easy to clean. In sum, this is an excellent humidifier that is well-made and does its job admirably. Recommended.

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I bought this item direct from Amazon on January 25, 2008. The electric motor failed on Feb. 5, 2009. The unit has a one year parts warranty.

Although I live in an implied warranty state, I didn''t bother trying to get it fixed as I bought it with an AMEX card, so I am eligible for a refund. At least one other manufacturer Moistair offers a two year warranty on the motor and a one year warranty on other parts. That''s what I will get with my AMEX refund check.

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We had a Bemis humidifier (12 gal) that just died after working well enough for NINE winter seasons. As best I can tell, this Essick 4D7-800 is the same model (apparently Essick took over the Bemis products years ago), but with added digital controls. In my online research for a new "whole-house" humidifier yesterday, I found more complaints than praise for ALL brands and models. So, I just ordered this unit, with fingers crossed, in hopes I can get 9 years out of this one, too. Yes, our old unit was cheaply made and the blowing air was moderately loud on high, but it did ok for our 4300 sq. ft home. (We also have a humdifiying unit on our entire heating system, but still need a boost from that!) We ran it pretty nonstop for about 4-5 months a year, only cleaned it once after each season, and changed the wick (~$17) once a year. We refilled the large, heavy plastic bottles once a day and added a small cap of generic bacteriostat treatment to about every other bottle refill. The appearance of the unit itself is not as bad as the fake plastic wood look, and pretty unobtrusive in our foyer.

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