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i recently purchased a brita filter/pitcher....i've been using it for a week now and there are still A TON of black specks in the water both on top and in the bottom. i followed the instructions exactly so i dont know what the deal in... do i have a defective product or something? i heard that the black specks were supposed to go away after a few usages but I've used it a very good number of times now and those specks are still there.
please help.
I use and like my PUR pitcher. I previously used a brita, but it doesn't remove as much stuff as the pur, and we have nasty tap water here. it routinely fails health inspections. We are supposed to boil our water before drinking. The PUR filters recommend soaking for 15+ minutes and rinsing, and pouring out the first pitcher before first use. That works to remove all that "carbon dust" from my filters. if brita uses "dustier" carbon, maybe that is why you still have specs. In any case. they won't hurt you, and other than looking ominous, they really don't cause any harm, so, unless it really distresses you, just don't look, and drink up! You may want to try the soaking/rinsing like the PUR filters suggest, and see if that helps. or if it happens on your next filter, I might consider changing brands.
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Brita 42633 Faucet Filtration System, Black/Chrome
You can now get clear, refreshing Brita water right from your tap, and this convenient faucet filtration system features sleek chrome detailing to go with your kitchen d??cor. It works to eliminate 99% of lead and reduce chlorine, bad tastes and odors. It resists bacteria growth and reduces sediment and water hardness. The system is easily attached to your faucet with no tools necessary. The filter is easily replaced after 100 gallons or 4 months, whichever comes first. Switching from filtered to unfiltered water is easy as well. The electronic LED filter replacement indicator flashes red to let you know when the filter is ready to be replaced.Features Include:Fits on your faucetLED filter indicatorEliminates 99% of leadImproves taste and odorEasy to attach
By Michael Baym (Cambridge, MA USA)
I installed this filter having high hopes for it. The first hint of a problem came...
Buy Now! Brita 42622 On Tap Filtration System, White Chrome
Living in Texas, getting that musty smell/taste from the added chemicals during the summer out of the water is absolutely necessary. The Brita filter does the job well, creating water with taste that is nearly indistinguishable from bottled water. I also appreciate how easy it is to replace the filters simply by ejecting the old one from the base unit with a button press and clicking in a new one.
Very much on the negative side are the included adapters. As others have said, anyone whose sink fixture has internal threads (aerator screws in instead of over the fixture) will have problems. I solved the problem for my sink by heading over to the hardware store and grabbing a water hose adapter. I removed the hose adapter’s washer and used one of the Brita ones, screwed the adapter into the sink fixture, and then the filter onto the adapter. Problem solved.
This would be a five star product, but the fact that I had to drive over to the hardware store and find/purchase a $4 adapter lowers the rating to three stars. Add another recommendation for Brita not cheaping out with rubber adapters; just include metal adapters in the package. I would have gladly paid the extra $0.50-1 it would have cost them.
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