If you fill this pitcher more than can fit below, does the filter float? It does in my current Brita pitcher, so filtered &amp; non-filtered water mix. Ugh.
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It's important to soak the new filter in water before putting it in the pitcher. Make sure you hold it under water until the air bubbles stop rising. After that install it in the pitcher and it should not float when you add water.
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someone had asked about this pitcher, or another Pur item, as to what impurities it removed. I found a water filter comparison at the following link. Hope it helps.http://www.waterfiltercomparisons.com/water_filter_comparison.php
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I fill mine with water from my faucet, which is our city water. Also, make sure the filter is installed correctly. Carbon filters. I know when it's time to change the filter because the water starts tasting bad, when I drink from the gallon after distilling. When replacing the filter I run the first gallon and don't drink it ...I usually use that one to water my house plants. Hope this helps. Good luck.
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No, I didn't notice it floating. However, I don't fill my sink with water usually. But wait, I just tried it with about 2-inches of water, and it absolutely did not float. It stayed flat against the bottom.
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I agree with woodworks46. The cost for a new pitcher is not that much compared to the filters since you to have to change the filters once a while in the future, but it worth it! Buy a new pitcher if you can afford it. Hope it helps.
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To be honest with you I don't know. The pitcher is pretty thick plastic & sturdy. Maybe try it with a little water. But, that's up to you. Good luck!
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Mine doesn't float, it's flush with its base.As long as your foam block is still completely submerged by water and your filter intake is working, you shouldn't have a problem. Are you using a water test kit? If not, I highly suggest the API Master Test Kit. It measures levels of ammonia, nitrite and nitrate in your tank to make sure they are not exceeding toxic and potentially fatal levels in your tank.Keep testing your water and if your levels are OK, your foam block is doing it's job.
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I would not recommend a light water drinking using any kind of Filter system. Sitting water is going to make anything moldy. We are big water drinkers and have never had any problems with Brita products. If the water is constantly being used and refilled it will not happen.
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Not a good idea with this model since the filter media slides into a slot on the top, if it were fully submerged the waste that'd be filtered out would then be released back into the tank, making it largely useless. There is a fill line indicated on the filter and you can adjust how high/low to set the filter. Hope this helps!
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It does not float. I use it in my canister filter. If it doesn't float, I would think it could work as a substrate.
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I haven't had any problems with the lid so far. I agree that putting a finger on it while pouring can't hurt. My main issue is that the spout is larger than the spout on my previous, larger Brita pitcher, so water pours out faster and I have to be careful not to over-pour. It's a matter of getting used to the pitcher, in my opinion.
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Mine doesn't float, it's flush with its base. As long as your foam block is still completely submerged by water and your filter intake is working, you shouldn't have a problem. Are you using a water test kit? If not, I highly suggest the API Master Test Kit. It measures levels of ammonia, nitrite and nitrate in your tank to make sure they are not exceeding toxic and potentially fatal levels in your tank. Keep testing your water and if your levels are OK, your foam block is doing it's job.
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There are 2 kinds of filters for Brita pitchers. the old style and the new style. they both fit all style Brita pitchers. Be careful though. the new style is very loose when you put it in, unlike the old style that flt snug. I was very upset at this and almost returned them, due to leaking, before I realized you need to push down firmly on the new style filter and actually push it down into the cartridge hole (Countersink it) for it to work properly. The old style sat flush and snug, but was a pain to pull out when time to change. Whichever you get, they both work for ALL Brita pitchers.
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It doesn't have a filter such as a water filtration pitcher would, it is only sufficient to filter out possible grit or vegetative matter. The filter looks like a small round large pore sponge.
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It is true that this replacement filter cartridge does not seat to the same degree as the original Brita filters are designed to do in their pitchers. The For me the Mavea cartridges fit into the spot for the cartridge as you have described, but do seal when seated completely, thereby filtering the water in the upper chamber as it gravity feeds to the lower chamber without allowing any water to leak around the sides as you have described.
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I believe the weight would be too much when the pitcher is filled. The filter lid is weighty so for me it would be difficult to manage with the heavier glass. We are very pleased with our pitcher and would definitely purchase it again.
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Yes, and contrary to what the company argues it doesn't last as long as the old design. When the top of pitcher is filled with tap water, some of the filter material floats out into the water on top of filter. Was an outstanding product until company became greedy and started recycling filters in El Paso (or maybe they are taken across the border)? Those that don't know that there was a design change must be fairly recent customers.