why is my culligan cellulose water filter turning black?
799956
is the water turning black? or is the filter cartridge turning black? how long have you been using it?
799957
Hi. Did you allow water to run through te filter for 10 mins? In the installation instructions it dates you should flush the filter for 10 mins prior to first use. I hope this helps.
799958
If the black carbon doesn't stop coming out after the first minute or two, the filter is probably defective. Return it for a new one. It is supposed to be run on full flow for ten minutes before drinking the water the first time, but it should not take this long to clear out the carbon. Only takes a few seconds on all the filters I have used.
799959
Are you running hot or warm water through it? Anything except cold water may be breaking down the carbon.
1504064
i havent noticed that, but then my dog fountain is navy/ black.i don't see anything but rice etc that falls from my dogs' mouths when they drink. maybe contact the manufacturer? it could be a fault, like one that should not have passed.perhaps open your filter and check?
156126
Yes. That happens when you filter water for the first time using a brand new filter. Just pour out the black water and filter the water again and it should be fine.
1265600
Mine did this too. I bought a whole new one instead of filters. It's only a few bucks more and you dont have to mess with the filter even if its a little wasteful.
579260
It goes to purple after about 10 to 15 mins . My problem is that I can't locate the filter on amazon and that sucks
321160
the charcoal is safe to drink in small amounts , but try running the filter through a few times to get clear water. Mine did not have any blackness to it after I rinsed it a few times. if it continues , then i would replace the filter or send it back to get a replacement filter.
1699868
I have had my machine 4 years. I take the filter (located in lower left of water bin-in the hole that takes in water) out on a regular basis and clean it. If I forget about it the machine will show ADD WATER LIGHT when there is plenty of water in the bin and the filter is too clogged to suck in water. I take a butter knife and pop it out of the center of the hole. I do not know where or if you can buy replacements but I still use the original that came with my machine.
1877988
Sounds like calcium build up. Do you have hard water in your area? I have used vinegar for that problem but not for anything that is silver (turns it black).
289682
You really need to replace it. It will turn grey/black with dirt. As a maintenance factor you can rinse the removable filter that covers it but when it significantly changes color, you need a new one.
409816
There is a dial that slowly turns with each fill. After a while, it turns from green to yellow to red. When it's red, replace the filter and it rests back to green
1857007
Have you soaked it in cold water for 15 minutes and then scrub it ? Thats what the directions say. Also I know there are some phony filters out there. Where did you get it ? You need to call the filter company if you have tried soaking it etc and they can send you a good one. Hope this helps you.
1190427
I had a similar issue in a minor way with my first one. It stopped very soon. I figured it was just minerals that weren't secure. No big deal. The minerals are what alkalinizes the water. It's either just a minor flaw in the construction of the filter or some minerals got in there that were too small for it.
2256350
I do not have that Problem, maybe it's the Water or Filters you use. I only use brown Natural Filters. I found that some white bleached ones taste funny.
93528
I can't say for sure. Are the particles black? If so, they could be particles of carbon from the filter. If that's the case, and if you have run water through the filter before using it, the filter may well be defective. I haven't personally encountered this problem.
1286320
Look at the pic, the black color is hard plastic, the mesh (kind of gold color) is soft metal. This filter is very good. I used it years, don't have any problem with it. Love much easy clean up. Just rinse it Done.
2202057
Yes, you have to remove the cellophane or the water can't go through the filter.
1818923
I do not think I have a fungus problem, but I have noticed some discolored stuff inside my unit. I wipe it out when I change the filter. It is the same color as the copper part of the filter, so I thought it was residue from that. Eek.