What filters does everyone use with this? Has anyone found a permanent / reusable filter made of stainless or ceramic that fits and works with this?
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I purchased (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000LTOCSG), but am still using the filters that came with the unit. The filters are really only a paper circle, I don't believe you'll find a stainless or ceramic to replace it.
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I cut my own out of filter material from other filters as I have not found replacement filters as yet. I have been unable to find any at stores or online.
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I get the Melitta #1 cone filters on Subscribe & Save. The permanent filter lets a bit of fine residue through. I have used a #2, but it's a little too big. Put the $1 cone inside the permanent filter and it works great.
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I actually havent found a permanent filter large enough but, a size 4 filter is about a half inch short and works fine. Infact I order mine from Amazon, its the largest one they sell, think it was less than $5. Hope this helped
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Petmate filters are not the only options, there are generic ones available. I had an earlier version of this item and it lasted about 3 years, I've had no problems with this product.
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I don't know the answer to that, I just use the filters that came with it.Remember to clean them after each use.
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Any standard 10" replacement cartridge can be used with this filter housing. The "Frequently Bought Together" section has a sample of filters available. I use a sentiment cartridge ahead of a charcoal cartridge (in 2 separate filter housings) to remove particulates and odors from my water. Works very well.
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I haven't found filters but would love to. My husband doesn't like the sediment left in the cup using the reusable filter. It doesn't bother me but would love to find some for him.
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permanent filters are just another big mess to clean up. Stick with the paper. If its the expensive cone shaped filters your trying to avoid, stick a regular basket type filter in the melita cone. it will work.
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I haven't yet had to replace the filter. I don't use it that much. My filter is a permanent filter and I just empty it in the trash when I use it.
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I always use the permanent filter... try it without, perhaps a small cone filter would work just as well..love my PHY. It looks beautiful, and makes a small amount of coffee,as I am the only coffee drinker in this house.
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All I have ever used for are the Malitta #4 cone filters (brown or white). There is no mess or cleaning when all you do is throw away the old filter.
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I found that World Market sells something similar, so the filters they sell work. It's not the double/different shapes, only a round one. But seemed to work fine. Good luck.
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. I actually use the generic Stop N Shop filters made for 8-12 cup basket type coffee makers. Any basket type permanent filter should work just fine.
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I used it with another brand filter that had the same size, style and quantity of filters with no issues! :)
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I have the white ceramic filters - and initially just installed two of them, leaving the other pair as 'spares', ten months ago. I refill the tank twice a week, using the water to cook with, to make tea, and to drink. I've taken it to the Gulf coast twice - great improvement there. The flow rate hasn't slowed thus far, so I haven't even scrubbed my filters yet. I still use tap water for pasta.
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Has anyone found the answer? I'm having the same problem and sure hope they aren't discontinuing this great item. I bought mine at Target about a year ago and today went to buy the replacement filters and they no longer sell the units. I haven't been able to find out what filters are compatible with the #04530F.
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It's a stainless steel permanent filter, but it's not fine. So if you want to add, say a coffee filter, and do the filtering better, but a lot more slowly, you could. It really depends on what you want to use it to filter and store.