How long does the filter last if used with distilled water?
762513
I just use tap water. unit water stays very clean with the filter. It says to replace every season so I do. Don't know if it would last longer.
494474
I filter 2 to 3 gallons of water per day. A filter lasts me about 3 months, maybe a little longer. There is a little bit of black bits that float on the water before it goes down through but that's not a problem. I haven't had all those problems that others are talking about.
45312
Distilled water would not be a bad idea, however my wife's lasted 25 years and she used only tap water, and she bought another one when it quit.
369066
It depends on how hard your water is in your area. There are additives that you can buy that will keep the filter from becoming saturated with deposits, but I think most filters are good for two to three months of intermittent usage. Just check the filter to see if it is building up too much hard water deposits and not retaining its original flexibility and moisture wicking ability.
2072947
I use mine on a deep well that has iron content and the filter lasts for 3-4 months.
2270558
I think is based on time. The filters continue to work for some time after. I generally replace them whan the water flow slows down. depending on use, that can be 1 to 3 years.
1029897
I use distiller or purified water in my tank. I change the filter every 4 to 6 weeks. Once I used a holiday or weekend feeder in it which made the water cloudy so I changed both water and filter sooner.
278988
Have always used cold tap water, but I would think distilled water would be better, and yes it would last longer, and you may not need to clean as often.
80963
I'm not sure. Normally, distilled water has been used in steam irons to prevent mineral buildup and shortening its lifespan. I have a whole home water softener, so I don't use distilled. Water from a faucet purification device like Pur could be used, as well as one that uses a container, like Brita. Then again, if you don't expect to keep the iron forever, use tap water. The whole idea is that if the tap water is hard (has lots of minerals), you should use water without minerals (distilled). I've had this iron for over 2 years and it still works like new. Hope this helps!
538245
My water source is ~296ppm. I get about 4-6 weeks use out of one filter before it gets an acrid taste that lets me know that the filter needs to be changed. My wife and I drink water about 90-95% of the time, so it gets a lot of use before I change the filter.
185477
Manual (Page 18) says every 3 weeks, but it depends on how hard your water is. If you have soft water then it's much less frequently (I use distilled water so I don't even need a filter).
1652921
The instructions do not say you have to use distilled water, relying on their filter to keep out mineral build up, but clearly using distilled water would work better and you do not have to replace the filter at some point.
1566542
According to the manufactures info it is 6 months. We only just installed ours this month and really wont know until the water changes taste. In my experience with filters, most of the time you can get more filtered water than the manufacturer states but that depends on the area you live in (the chemicals in the water).
618252
As long as the filter, which is short, touches the water. Maybe 6-8 hours. My biggest concern is that it doesn't screw onto the bottle even though it's supposed to. It doesn't sit upright on the bottle and in danger of tipping over.
909597
Could it be that it expires if you don't begin to use it for five years? The filters are fabulous, and will last up to 6 months if your water is normal. Ours is hard and full of rust, and it works for about 2 on average. Totally worth the 10 dollars.
1369816
I change mine about once every 2 months but I use distilled water if you have tap watermight need to change once a month.
1686333
It depends on the quality of the water being filtered. If the water is murky, the filters will need to be cleaned more often and may last only one year. If the water is clear, the filters may last up to four years.