Do you need to use the filter? I already filter my water, but would like this style of bottle (squeeze, sports top)
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No you do not have to, the filter must be changed so it comes out. Quite easily actually.
1240487
Hi, good question. I became curious myself. When you open the top the filter pops out easily. Everything screws back together nicely without it.
1240488
I think it would be possible to use it without the filter, but if that's the case, it'd be cheaper to just get a generic sports bottle.
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Yes you can squeeze the water through the filter. Please let us know if you do have any further questions.
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No filter, I purchased drops that you put in with the water to keep it safe and pure for long term storage.
56739
I ended up using these bottles without the filters because they were too hard to squeeze when the filters were in. I do, however, us a Brita water pitcher to filter our tap water, and it's made a huge difference in the amount of hard water stains in our pod-style coffee maker and our pets' water bowl. Hope that helps!
1550283
The recommendation on the bottle states to use purified water or juice. I filter my tap water with a brita system.
1621315
No. It is only advised when using re-usable bottles. (However, the filters are not compatible with the regulator included hoses which are also required! Go figure...)
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No. This would mess up the filter. If you want to be able to drink anything other than plain water, you should probably get a different bottle, like a Camelback.
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Fine... I always squeezed/filtered the best water I could find. I thought the lake water might have a bad taste, but even that was palatable right out of the filter. That said, I typically keep a little lemon juice for my pack-bladder. After my trip, I back-flushed the filter and didn't see any particulates, so again, all the water I filtered was pretty clear. My $.02
872063
I don't use a filter with mine.... I don't think it needs one. One peeve is that it doesn't fit all water bottles. Mostly your cheap generic nestle type bottles. Dasani and Smart don't fit
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Only Brita soft squeeze bottles can use these filters. It attaches at the top. Filter drops in a hole provided at top and squirt cap twists onto the top. Hope this information is helpful for your purchase. If you have a Brita soft squeeze bottle, this is the way to go for replacing your filters.
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If you are referring to the small charcoal filters at the end of the wand - this is users choice - if your water is clean then I doubt you need it. Try it without for a while and see if it makes a difference.
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i just use regular old tap water, it has a filter in it (doesnt need to be replaced)... they say to clean it out once a week... im sure if you really wanted to you could use filtered water, but its fine with just tap water :)
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Hi. MY order came with 1 filter so you could use it right away. At the time of purchase, I was not sure, so I ordered a box of 3 so I'd have them. I'm very happy with this pitcher as it's not too big, and with just me, it's plenty big enough! If you have others in the home, just refill as you use the water so it's always cold. Hope you like it too!
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The lid doesn't have a filter, however the metal ball that comes with each bottle keeps the drink from getting chunks/lumpy. I suggest shaking it really well to avoid this problem. I am very pleased with this product. Hope that helps! :)
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As far as I've seen, you shouldn't need a filter after the unit. We have one anyway, to catch anything that goes through during the backwash process (while the unit is not filtering the water).
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Please be careful. I bought some so called 'Brita Soft Squeeze Water Filter Bottle Replacement Filters, 2 Count'. But it turns out that they won't fit with 'Brita Sport Water Filter Bottle, 20-Ounce, Blue'. I think that it is really how to select proper bottle and filter. But amazon or Brita has not done the good job of link products together.
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Dear M.Thompson,Thank you for your inquiry. Filter is not required. Please use regular home water. Do not use distilled water.Please feel free to ask us if you have further questions.Best regards,M deals