Where can I purchase the glass insert that holds the filter? I broke the one that came with the unit. Is it ok to use the unit without the insert?
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I don't know exactly where to get a replacement. The unit is sold by several different stores under several different brand names. The one I have is branded Megahome and is model MH943T. It came from Nutriteam, Inc. (fulfillment by Amazon), so I'd start with them. Google says they are in Ripton, Vermont and their support phone is 1-800-785-9791. They have a good BBB rating. If that doesn't work, try Google or Bing on just that model number and see what turns up. Good luck. As to the second part of your question, as I understand it the glass insert was added after the unit had been being sold for quite a while because some people are very freakish about plastics and worried about contamination of their freshly purified water were it to come into contact with something plastic. Same reason the carafe is glass. So, no, it's not needed for the operation of the distiller. You still want to use the charcoal filter medium though, because there are some chemicals in some locale's tap water that boil off at temperatures lower than water and thus make it through the distillation process. Fluorine (not Fluoride) is one, if I remember correctly.
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Not sure where you can get the insert separately, but if the water can drip out effectively I doubt you need it.
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I never use the filter as the water tastes alright to me. so if you can get the drip to go into the receptacle it would be alright if it taste good to you.
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When I bought this late last year, I had the same question. The unit did not come with the filter - which seemed odd. I bought the filter later on. Hope that helps.
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I wish I knew! I'm sorry. I think you can look on ebay or look for a Zane industries for replacement parts. I don't think this is a really popular item anymore, though I wish it was. We never bought a replacement filter for ours, and by the time I realized that the one in our machine was burning-- it was too late. Sadly, because this was one good little machine. If you don't find Zane Industries, try Thane. Good luck!
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Dear dmet, I could not loacate the model you provided online. So I have no idea what it looks like. My name is Noel Frascatore and if you want you may contact me on Skype at noel_frascatore. So I can see your unit and may be able to provide a qualified answer. Why do you need to replace your filter? My phone number is (716) 254-6293 in case you are nearby and would like to talk. 1-800-989-3535 this is the number I have for Oreck company. I would like to help you more, let me know if I can. Sincerely, Noel Frascatore e-mail: nfrascat@gmail.com
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You can use as a direct replacement if you do not use the filter. If you do install the filter follow the instructions as to where to place in the flow connections.
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I had the same problem recently and replaced the filter and "flo thru unit" and it work fine now. The entire unit is available through Amazon. I think the "flo thru unit" just wears out over time.
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Push cover to open it. It drops down. Undscrew old filter, insert new one . Voila.
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If your unit is a brand new then you've got a defected one; otherwise, you will need a thin metal plate strip but stiff enough to push down the permanent filter to slide the cone out since u may insert the permanent filter incorrectly.
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The plastic "filter" on the unit pops off, and there is a round fitting on the pump where you can attach a connector to a separate filter unit. That's how I set mine up.
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I honestly don't know, what I did with mine is the filter part fit in my old holder so I didn't bother with the new one. I only wanted the filter part. Sorry if this doesn't help.
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Open the top, remove the motor/fan unit and water containers. You now have an empty box. On the inside back of this box is a ridge on which you hang the filter. The filter also has a ridge to attach to the back so there is only one way to put it in. Replace the internal parts and you are good to go.
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It has a small filter that comes with it. I replace it every so often. I use it just because it has it. I guess you wouldn't have to.
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You replace the whole unit. No filter here! After using this for 6 months, I switched to the Aquasana AQ-4105 which filters more stuff out and does have replaceable filters (but they cost about $20 more than the unit listed here every six months)
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How about reading the manual. It's online. Pull out the water container. Reach in and pull the filter down. It is towards the the front of the unit. Wash, dry and replace.
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Pull out the compartment in the front of the unit that holds the water. When its completely out of the machine look inside at the top and there is a pull tab that you pull down and that is the filter. Just pull it out clean it and slide it back in.
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I would go directly to their website and contact the company for a replacement glass insert. Hope this helps.
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Yes, there is another filter you can purchase for it. I did, and have not had to use it yet.