Brita
Brita 42629 Slim Pitcher
(Kitchen) Brita
Filters should be changed every 40 gallons or 2 months; do not use with microbiologically unsafe water
Pitcher fits into refrigerator door shelves for compact storage; ideal for a single person or small family household
Filter uses an ion resin exchange to reduce lead, copper, mercury, cadmium, zinc, and other impurities from drinking water
Price:
$16.00
Answers
I know it's not supposed to be o nthe bottom but what about the top of the filter?
Yes, it is normal for a bit of carbon dust to be on top. However, if you soak the filter for an hour or two in a bowl of water (completely submerged, changing the water every 20 minutes) and then place it back in the Brita pitcher you will have far less carbon particles.
ยป dark dust in our brita filter haha blag
Although the cartridges are packed wet they can occasionally dry out during storage and transportation. Abrasion may occur and a fine carbon dust can form which is washed out during the first two fills. This water is safe but unatractive, therefore we recommend that the water from the first two fills be discarded or used to water flowers and plants etc.
The black particles are tiny granules of food grade carbon that are used in the cartridge. Our carbon comes from natural sources, usually coconut shell, and can sometimes vary in shape and size. Some pieces can occasionally be unusually small and may escape into the funnel through the cartridge cap. These particles are food grade and the small amount that escape in no way affect the performance of the cartridge.
An effective means of minimising this is to re-soak the cartridge as you would...