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looking for a water cooler with filter for my home in newport richey florida area

By chance is there a Target store in your area? I bought mine today from Target at the local strip mall. Good luck finding one!

2006-11-07 03:26:50 by BONITA C

just got my new water cooler

I used to replace my filter every 2 months as suggested on the box. Currently, I'm using the same filter since middle of March '07, so I'm running about 5 months now. Now that I've noticed it, the box actually says "2 months OR 40 gallons" for best results. 2 months is definately long due, but i've been keeping a tally, and I've consumed about 85% of the 40 gallons (I get ALOT of water where I work since there's a water cooler/filter there, and unlike the box which assumes a family of 4 as typical use, I'm single).

Assuming the stated capacity of the filter hasn't been reached yet, should the 2 months be aboslute, or would you say there's some leeway there? If the latter, how often do you think it's best to replace the filter to keep possible bacteria and gunk that may build up due to long times of filter use out, while not wasting any extra $$ throwing away filters that could've had "a few more miles"?
I use a Brita pitcher b/c that and the filters were provided for free from a family member. Didn't know much of the other filters then

Usually manufacturers will set a date or litres used for changing over filters (whichever comes first). I would think there is some leeway with timing, but it's always best to check with the manufacturer as a precaution.

Regarding bacteria, Brita say that the use of silver and the activated carbon used in their cartridges prevents growth of bacteria, and as long as the water in the jug stays in contact with the cartridge, it remains hygienically safe (see http://www.brita.com.au/help/frequently_ asked_questions ).

I have used the Brita filters before and found they are OK for getting rid of chlorine and improving taste in water. However, I've recently started using the Waterman, which is a bit more expensive up front, but the filters last for up to 6 months. It filters to 0.1 micron and also re-mineralises the water, which is an effective way to increase the amount of essential nutrients in your diet. See http://www.topbuys.com.au/waterman-porta ble-ioniser-filter-waterman.aspx for more info.

2007-08-20 01:54:41 by ackmondual

I refill my tank obout once a week ,thats 208 tanks per year ,There are two filters in my cooler .That would be about 104 tanks per filter per year . I think my tank is a three or four gallon tank .They recomend changing every 3 months but I disagree .I have gone a year now with out changing my filters .I think I did my math right .I use my filterd water only for drinking and makeing ice cubes .That includes coffee and tea .

There are 52 weeks in a year. If you fill it once per week that's 52 times in a year. Every three months is a good idea because the filters get stale.

The Muse

2008-03-13 12:14:24 by Looked Down and I was Smoking

I am just switching my 6 month old over to formula and have been boiling and cooling water to make the bottles. Do I need to keep doing that, or can I use bottled or filtered water? We have a brita filter that we use for our drinking water, but I wasn't sure if I can use that for his bottles or not. Thanks!

I stopped sterilizing everything and boiling water at about 4 months. I asked my doctor about bottled water and he said no way - use tap water. Not only it is more convenient, cheaper, and better for the environment, bottled water is no safer than tap water (assuming you're on a municipal water system, not on uncontrolled well water, and you have water that's not softened with a water softener). In fact, there is some potential concern about water sitting in plastic bottles for extended periods of time for both adults and children, so tap water is better.

2009-05-18 09:28:26 by ~*~Braden's Mommy~*~