Every day we drink more than two liters of fluid, and it has a significant impact on our body. Some people drink it from bottles or taps, without thinking about cleanliness and safety. Only those who use the most modern systems cleaning. Let's figure out how Brita brand filters differ from others, what their operating principles are, and what types of devices exist.
Features and modifications
Today, this company is recognized as one of the leading professionals in the field of water quality improvement. The company is rapidly developing in this area and guarantees compliance with all standards and regulations in its cleaning systems. In addition, all components of filter devices are subjected to thorough check and are tested by the factory for compliance with established property standards. From this we can conclude that the cleaning systems of this brand are reliable and safe.
A characteristic feature of the devices of this brand is that the company abandoned the use of natural (shungites, zeolites) or synthetic (sodium cation exchangers) ion exchange resins. These species are widespread and, eliminating metal ions (for example, calcium or lead), release sodium ions into it.
If the concentration of sodium ions in a liquid increases, the pH value increases, and as a result, an alkali reaction begins to occur in it.
As you know, if such a reaction occurs in water, it is not useful. It clogs the body with toxins. When it enters the body, for good digestion it has to produce an increased amount of acid. Therefore, Brita uses only hydrogen type resin for filtration.
This solution helped achieve many advantages:
- Specialized cleaning devices began to extract from the liquid more metals, they even take things like aluminum.
- The resulting liquid is now different good properties, has become more useful. Its pH dropped and it began to give a slightly acidic reaction.
- Brita cleaning systems were able to influence such an indicator as increased hardness, which is what causes scale formation. This achievement gave the brand a special uniqueness.
Another feature of Brita is replaceable cartridges. Inside them are particles of ion exchange resin and activated coconut carbon. Due to the content of carbon, which is coated with silver, the cartridge has a bactericidal effect. This effect is offered by replacement cartridges Classic and Marella XL.
The company offers several options for its cleaning devices, which include a filter bottle, a filter jug, a cooler with a filter, and cleaning cartridges. The model you choose depends on whether you need to clean your drink or whether you need to filter all the liquid that comes out of the tap.
The most popular model produced by Brita was the jug. This is due not only to the low price, but also to the ease of use. Its first and defining task is to make water not hard and tasty.
Characteristics
To understand why the filter jug has become the most popular, it is worth taking a closer look at its design. When liquid flows through the cationic cartridge, hardness salts adhere to the cationic resin. And it saturates the liquid with sodium ions. As a result, we get clean, odorless, drinking water that is soft and tasty.
When creating its cleaning device, Brita tried to achieve the following goals. First priority: to achieve a quality of water that could be compared with natural water, like from a clean spring. This problem was solved thanks to the creation of a special device - a cartridge. Inside this element there is activated coconut carbon, which is specially coated with silver and has ion exchange resins.
Brita filter devices remove chlorine-containing compounds, chlorine, heavy metals, phenols, oil-containing substances and various toxic compounds also disappear. All this undoubtedly enriches the quality of the resulting liquid, significantly reduces its hardness and gives it bactericidal qualities.
Another goal that the developers wanted to achieve was convenient use and aesthetic appearance. Of course, the task was completed, since Brita jugs with a capacity of up to 2 liters are very simple and comfortable to use. They can even decorate the kitchen. Being a constant source of clean and healthy drinking water, they have a simple design and are made in various colors.
They are a pleasure to use. It is enough to simply pour water from a tap or well (if necessary) into a clean jug and wait until it is filtered. The whole process lasts approximately a few minutes. And after a certain period has expired, the branded cartridge is replaced with another identical one, only new.
The shape of the jug for such a filter was specially developed by Brita. As you know, the purity of the liquid coming out during purification directly depends on the period during which it passed through the purification system. In jug types, this time depends on the hydraulic resistance of the sorbent layer and the weight of the liquid. And the constancy of these variables guarantees the right composition filtered liquid.
Advantages and disadvantages
Users are increasingly choosing Brita brand products due to the undeniable advantages of this company.
- Reliability. If you use the jug carefully, it will last a long time. And the Brita cartridge should last for a very long time. According to the instructions for use, it is recommended to change it only once a month.
- Saving. A liter of liquid obtained using Brita costs 2 rubles. This is many times cheaper than the cost of bottled water from the store. In addition, counterfeits are often found among manufacturers of purchased water, and home filtration in this case is more reliable and guarantees quality.
- Comfort to use. When you use one of Brita's cleaning methods, you don't have to bring home 19-liter bottles. Jug filters take up much less space, which is especially important for small kitchens.
Despite the obvious advantages of using such cleaning systems, there are also negative aspects.
Buyers highlight the following disadvantages:
- You have to look for real cartridges in Brita (jug type). Of course, you can order them online, but this is not always convenient.
- The body of the jug (it is made of plastic) is easy to scratch. Moreover, cracks can appear either from an accidental fall or from any rough impact.
- Users are often misled high speed filtration. People begin to think that during this time the filter does not have time to clean properly. And if the cartridge has not yet completely passed the liquid, then if you try to pour it, it will spill. Therefore, below we will consider correct setting all models of purification devices of this brand, so that the quality of water in operation is no worse than what the manufacturer promises.
Installation: options
For owners of newer samples, the rules written below are suitable.
- Remove the existing filter device and discard it.
- The jug should be cleaned with soapy water.
- Hands must be clean.
- Remove the device.
- Open the tap.
- Place the filter under cold water for 15 seconds.
- Install a new filter.
- Run low temperature water over the top of the jug.
- All these steps must be repeated approximately once every 30 days, or when 150 liters flow through the filter.
Securing the filter device in the tap
Buy the appropriate one cleaning system. Inside you will see 2 adapters.
This type of filter is considered an external filter and simply needs to be removed if it stops working.
- Unscrew the cap on the faucet. The purchased device itself must be screwed onto the external thread.
- Take out the filter.
- Screw the main unit tie onto the faucet.
- Gently rotate the attachment to connect the filter to the faucet. Check the reliability of the tap.
- Now you need to make sure it doesn't leak. To do this, run warm water for 5 minutes. This is necessary in order to bring it into working condition and remove the remnants of factory carbon.
If the red light comes on, the system should be replaced. Green indicates full functionality. There is also another filtration method - installing a triple faucet filter. The instructions should be read individually for each device purchased.
Usage
If you want to use your filter jug as much as possible long term, The manufacturer recommends the following steps:
- A special cartridge called Brita Maxtra must be kept at 100% humidity at all times. So, it will retain all its cleansing properties.
- According to the developers’ rules, the cartridge should be replaced approximately once every 30 days to maintain hygiene. You can determine whether it works by brewing regular tea. If a film is visible on the surface of the liquid, it must be replaced immediately.
- When you plan not to use the filter for some time, leave it in the refrigerator, wrapping the cartridge itself in plastic. After idle time, you need to immerse it in cold water for 1 hour, and then run 2-3 cleaning cycles through it.
- One of the main rules that all users need to know is that the main unit of the brand is not designed for cleaning hot liquid. An increased temperature will lead to the ion exchanger losing its functionality, it will stop saturating the water, and the device will break down.
Cleans water perfectly for 4 weeks, as provided by the manufacturer. We use it for drinking, cooking, tea and ironing.
The lid does not fit tightly to the jug. It flies off when pouring into the teapot!!! Has no visible damage. What is this defect and how to deal with it?
Brita Marella XL water filter – this water cannot be drunk, the water that comes out can be used for cooking
Advantages
Flaws
does not purify drinking water
Details
Previously, when I was looking for a job, I got a job as a consultant on water filters and therefore I know the specifics of how these filters work. I also had this Brita Marella XL filter at home; my mother bought it in the hope that it would sufficiently purify the water. But now, we use this filter when we prepare food or when brewing tea.
To begin with, to determine the quality of the water that comes out of the filter, you can buy a special test. I did this test 1.5 years ago with this filter and the result did not please me. In addition, this filter purifies water only from mechanical impurities and about 30% of other contaminants, which this filter will not allow through. Now imagine what usually happens to some surface where water constantly stands? Do you remember? These are bacteria. You don’t dry the filter after each run of water. Yes, it's certainly convenient and economical option, but not as effective as we would like.
Good afternoon We purchased a Brita filter 2 months ago. It was assumed that due to high cost the quality will be higher. It turns out we were wrong. Cartridges have to be changed once a week. And this is also not a cheap pleasure; it’s also difficult to find replacement ones.
My neighbor has a filter jug of a different brand; a replacement cartridge lasts for a month. Although the jug is cheaper.
We will change it.
Water filter BRITA Aluna XL - not satisfied -
Review
For frequent tea parties at the workplace, we bought a similar jug with our co-workers. At home there is a stationary, three-stage one. If you compare - heaven and earth. This jug doesn't handle chlorine well. Water is often chlorinated and apparently such a quantity of this substance is added that such a simple filter is simply not able to retain all this harmful chemicals. The smell and taste of bleach in the water is obvious. If lighting
good, then even with the naked eye you can actually see the smallest debris in the glass.
We bought a filter recently, we chose a better one. We chose the Brita Aluna filter, German quality after all. Before this there was a regular barrier, it did its job perfectly. But over time, the bowl darkened, even cleaned it looked creepy! Brita Aluna is not expensive, cute. Ours is dark in color and looks good in the kitchen.
There were no additional cartridges in the kit, there was only one, which we immediately inserted. The water is purified really well; at first there is a taste of the purifying substances in the water. Three days later he disappears. The instructions say that the cartridge in the filter needs to be changed once a month; ours has already cost about a month and a half. A new cartridge for it costs 350 rubles; compared to our Russian filters and cartridges, this price is 2 times higher, and they clean no worse. Now I’m thinking of replacing this filter with a proven barrier or any other Russian production, I don’t want to overpay just for German quality!
Brita Aluna water filter – review.
Dangerous filter or coincidence???
My husband and I recently bought this filter. Before this there was something simpler. We used the filter for literally a week, drank water without boiling, simply filtered. And suddenly my husband’s temperature rises and stomach problems begin. A couple of days later the same nonsense begins for me. The stomach is simply stuck, food is not digested, weakness, etc. Do you think it's a coincidence??? We couldn’t get food poisoning, since our three-year-old child eats everything we eat, and he’s fine. Of course, he doesn’t drink this water, so we boil it for him. What is the point of this filter then, if after it you still need to boil the water??? It only takes up space in the kitchen. We hid it away, we will restore the stomachs.
Only if you have spring water from your tap!
We bought such a filter jug after a long search, a huge amount of reading various reviews and articles. The choice fell on the Brita company, the reviews were favorable to the purchase. And I was also tired, to be honest, of waiting until they brought a huge bottle, then carrying it ourselves. So We bought a jug at MVideo, where they also sell replacement filters. We brought it home, washed it, ran the water a couple of times, as written in the instructions, and began to wait for tasty water. It came quickly enough
filtered. We poured the prepared water into the kettle, boiled it and began to drink. It tasted great. No smell or taste. Just really tasty water. We didn’t drink it without boiling. We poured it into a bowl.
After a couple of weeks, my husband and I noticed that the gums were bleeding, the stomach periodically reminded itself of itself, and the cat, sorry, began to go to the toilet loosely. At first they didn’t catch the connection. Now, having bought bottled water, everything became fine, neither the gums, nor the stomach, nor cat.
I know that many are sure that they sell us water of dubious purity. I don’t care how it is cleaned - with the same filters or magic words and Maybe they don’t clean it at all - the result is obvious, so to speak. I’m not going to experiment with water anymore, after all, health is more valuable. I hope this review is useful to someone.
Neutral reviews
Advantages
Counter, which is installed on the Filter cover.
Flaws
Some kind of mucus forms.
They gave me a water filter. I was pleased with the gift. I used it constantly. The first impression was positive. But after some time, he completely abandoned any filter for water purification at home. Why?! I began to notice a greasy coating on the walls of the filter where the purified water was located. I Googled it, read reviews from other users, but they were negative.
Advantages
large volume, cartridge replacement calendar.
Flaws
didn't feel any changes
I thought for a long time about whether such a thing was needed in everyday life. I became pregnant and was advised to drink only filtered water. I chose the most voluminous one. So this is what it turned out, the taste of the water did not change at all.
Possibly in my city bad water, but there was no difference after filtering (for me). Although after the filtration process the inside of the jug became whitish, it is still clear that it performed some kind of function. Perhaps the taste shouldn’t change radically, but I expected more (and this is especially noticeable when pregnant).
But there are advantages - the presence of a calendar, thanks to which you can know exactly when you need to replace the cartridge. And there is always a sufficient amount of filtered water at hand, perhaps for some it will seem absolutely normal. I use it in cooking. I drink as before mineral water without gas. Perhaps you have better quality water in the tap and you will like it.
Advantages
Filters well for the first 2 weeks
Flaws
Details
If we talk about the jug itself, then the jug is like a jug, I don’t see why I should pay that kind of money. Maybe for the sensor that failed after a couple of months? It’s not thought out, it’s designed in such a way that water gets in there and somehow, over time, interferes with setting the required installation date for the new filter. Outwardly, it’s a nice multi-capacity tank, but as far as filtered water is concerned, it still won’t be full.
Now about the Maxtra filter itself, which fits this jug. It cleans the water really well for the first two weeks. We have a private house and its own well with a beautiful clean water, but it contains a lot of iron, we ourselves use it without any filter, but I filter it for the child, since I determined by observation that after boiling the water with a filter, there is no sediment, and without it there is a decent amount of white scum at the bottom.
At first we bought water in bottles, but as the child grew, his need for water grew and this became not a cheap pleasure, so we came to the conclusion that it was worth buying a filter. I spent a long time choosing and settled on good old Brita, who has been known to me, one might say, since my childhood. But Brita also turned out to be not the cheapest pleasure, but it still turns out cheaper than buying water in bottles, and it’s not a fact that the water there is cleaner than we ourselves filter with the same Brita. As I already wrote above, only the child in the family drinks filtered water; in addition, I also cook porridge and vegetables for him in this water.
So, 1 filter is enough for literally 3-4 weeks and this is for one small family member. After a couple of weeks, a small sediment begins to appear after boiling, and the further it goes, the larger it becomes. After a month, the sediment can be compared to unfiltered water. I think that while the child is small, we will use it, and in the future he will stand in the closet and wait for the next member of our family)
General impression: Cleanses well the first two weeks((
They gave us a Brita filter jug, but we ran into a problem when we realized that the consumables need to be changed once every 3 weeks, and they are not cheap + we still need to find them. We did the math and decided that reverse osmosis from a competing company would be more profitable for us.
We used the Brita filter for about 5 years and were satisfied. We accidentally carried out an examination of Brita filtered water and tap water. The water after the Brita filter did not smell of bleach, it was clearer than tap water, but that’s where its advantages ended. In terms of acidity, it remains the same as tap water! Didn't even become semi-alkaline. This is the main indicator of water purification. The filter is very cheap and there are no strict requirements for it, i.e. value for money.
Dear manufacturers, improve the filter even with a rise in price. I would like to drink real filtered, living alkaline water without switching to another manufacturer.
Brita Aluna water filter – review
Only for use with less pure water.
It is reasonable to buy such a filter if you are going to drink tap water, and then it should taste more or less pleasant in its raw form. Then indeed, after passing through the filter, we get clean, crystal and fresh water. However, if the tap water is very chlorinated or has foreign tastes of iron and other elements, the filter is practically powerless. So the water that comes out is clean and nothing
it smells, but the taste remains the same.
Therefore, when choosing, consider the quality of your tap water. It cannot cope with strong “pollution”. In general, the filter itself is a good competitor to other analogues, and is also cheaper, which is good news :)
Positive reviews
Advantages
Lightweight, easy to use, has a cartridge change counter.
Flaws
Details
I am very pleased with the water filter. Our whole family has been drinking filtered water for five years now and thank God everything is fine with us. Water from a filter tastes better than boiled water, and is also healthier. The convenient elongated shape allows the jug to take up little space on the table and, thanks to the same shape, the jug is easier to clean than a square one. After using the filter, the scale in the kettle disappeared, which indicates good quality water. Who cares about their health and the health of their family - I think that’s what they did a long time ago right choice and bought a water filter. Be healthy and happy, people!
Advantages
very comfortably
Flaws
I have not found
Details
excellent filter, inexpensive Consumables in the form of replaceable filters in the unit itself, quickly filters the water, the water is very tasty after filtration, takes up very little space, can be put in the refrigerator, the water is very tasty and does not have any unpleasant tastes after filtration, I have two of them, one is always in the refrigerator like this how my husband absolutely loves to drink cold water, and one just stands on the table for making tea and so simply room temperature, very convenient, with this water you can cook soup and drink tea, everything is very tasty, the water seems to be somehow saturated with minerals, when filtering, no small grains of sand from the filter remain in the water, it’s very easy to clean the filter itself, they are not expensive, even If you haven’t changed it for a long time, there are no really sharp taste qualities that indicate that you haven’t changed the filter for a long time! I recommend it to everyone! very comfortably.
Advantages
Flaws
there are no downsides to this thing
Details
They gave it to me. I was very happy to receive such a gift because I never got around to buying it.
Beautiful, mine is red. The design is pleasant to the eye and in everyday use. It also has numbers on the lid where I put the date for changing the filter, this way you won’t forget it. It’s also nice that the spout opens on its own. I saw a kufshin from friends of another company where the spout is not separated from the lid and you have to lift the lid to pour.
It’s easy to care for, especially if you don’t let it loose, and it’s not even a shame to put it on the table when your loved ones come to visit and ask you to drink some water. The frequency of changing the cartridge depends on how contaminated the water in your tap is. I am very pleased with it, especially with the advent of children, at least it’s easier to know that the water is clean for drinking and cooking.
We have been using Brita for probably more than 10 years. We have an old, classic one. We were happy for many years, the four of us lived together, we always used water for tea, soup, compotes, etc. The filter was changed about once a month - the water was clean. If used for more than a month, then with flakes of sediment. But last year or two, sediment began to appear after 10 days. Now my husband and I live alone, we don’t cook much, mostly tea - sediment appears after 3 weeks. It’s not clear: have the filters become so much worse, are they counterfeit (we buy a pack of 3 filters at the Metro store) or has the water become so much worse?
It is no secret now that tap water in big cities leaves much to be desired, so purchasing a water filter was necessary. I purchased a Brita water filter about six months ago in Kharkov, at the Eldorado store. When making a purchase, I came across a large assortment of water filters from various manufacturers, and Brite was my preference.
Brita water filters purify water from harmful substances, give her pleasant taste and smell. Thanks to this, water does not leave scale when boiling. household items. Dishes prepared with purified water retain vitamins and have a natural taste. I was attracted to this filter model because it has a special time indicator, which allows for timely replacement of the cartridge.
The filter is very convenient to use due to the hinged lid for filling with water. I use filtered water not only in the kitchen, but also for irrigation. indoor plants, in an iron for steaming things. I also place cut flowers in filtered water, so they retain their original appearance longer. But the most important thing is that it’s clean drinking water is the key to good health.
I always drank water from the tap, despite the fact that I was constantly scolded for it. I never even thought about buying a water filter. When my daughter appeared, I thought about what would be healthier for her. The choice of water filter was quite large, but I was inclined
specifically to the jug. And there were several of them. I admit, we bought the BRITA filter only because there was a promotion. Along with the filter, three more replacement blocks came as a gift. And he pleasantly surprised me. The water from it was so tasty and clean that I finally (to the joy of all my family) got rid of bad habit. The water in it is quickly and efficiently purified and you will never forget when to change the cartridge. After all, you can put a date on the lid to remind you of this. I was satisfied.
Review:
Brita water filter - Clean water - your health comes first
Advantages:
clean, tasty water
Flaws:
It is difficult to find a replacement Maxtra cartridge on sale.
I have been using the Brita water filter for five years now. The quality of water after filtration is quite satisfactory. In my opinion, the taste of the water even changes. The cleaning agent here is graphite. There is an indicator on the cover that will tell you when to change the filter element.
The quality of tap water is not very good now, but everyone is solving this problem as best they can. In my opinion, using the Britao water filter is convenient and effective; you just need to change the cartridges on time. But it’s only possible to purchase a cartridge in our city in one large store, where the filter itself was actually purchased.
Year of manufacture/purchase: 2012
General impression: Clean water - first of all, your health
Now the water is perfectly clean
Review:
Now the city has problems with water because it has become terribly dirty. We always boil water and never use raw water. When boiling on the kettle, a lot of stains remain and a precipitate forms; we no longer knew how to get rid of it; we settled the water and boiled it a hundred times, but there was no sense in it.
Then we decided to buy a water filter. Once a conversation started about filters with an acquaintance and he said that he had a Brita Maxtra filter installed at home. Well, my family and I decided to wander through it.
The filter turned out to be really good. After we got it, the water at home is always clean, there is no precipitation or stains, and it tastes wonderful. The filter has been purifying water for two months now and we haven’t changed it yet.
Review:
The brita filter came in handy for me
Advantages: quality, convenient, design, cleaning
Flaws: No
Hello dear readers!
I want to tell you about the Brita filter.
I bought this filter only because I am not satisfied with the quality of the tap water, like many, of course.
It itself is very interesting and very easy to use.
The packaging explains everything beautifully about the filter and the pictures also attract attention.
The filter itself consists of a bowl where the water is located, the bowl itself into which you need to pour water, a lid and a timer in order to set the date when you installed the filter so as not to forget about it.
The water container is designed for 3.5 liters and this is not small for one time.
Another advantage is that you don’t even have to open the lid, because there are two holes through which you can pour water for filtration on one side, and in front you can open it to pour already purified water where you need it.
Where you can set the date is very necessary so that I don’t forget when I did it, so that later I can change the filter cassette during the process.
The bowl itself is where water is poured so that later it can be cleaned very well. large sizes and you can immediately filter 2 liters of water, and then pour in the rest.
Another plus is that the water also clears quite quickly if you fill it up. For example, I poured 1 liter of water and timed how long it would drain and it turned out that it was only 3 minutes, and this despite the fact that I changed the cassette 3 weeks ago. Of course, when two months have already passed, the process of water purification slows down a little, but this is not so scary.
Since our water is not very good, when it is purified it becomes tasty and you can just drink it and you won’t hear any aftertaste.
As it was written in the instructions, you need to change the cassette at least every month, but it seems to me that this is too often and when two months have passed, the water also remains clean and then I still change the cassette.
By the way, in the instructions everything is written very clearly, although there is nothing special to understand and everything is clear.
The cassette attaches very well and is easy to remove to change it. And also the bowl itself holds very tightly and when I pour water, it cannot fall forward.
Washing it after this is quite simple and easy and you just need to rinse it well under running water and put all the parts back.
You can also wash all parts in dishwasher, but of course except for the cassette.
I wish everyone good luck!
We have been using the Brita Marella XL filter jug for almost 3 years.
The main advantage of Brita filter jugs is the taste and quality of water. In my opinion, the resulting water tastes better than that of competitors. Before Brita, I used Aquaphor and Barrier jugs. The point here, of course, is not the filter jug itself, but the filtration technology. This pitcher uses a Brita Maxtra cartridge. It is advisable to change the cartridge once every month and a half, otherwise the water becomes tasteless.
The main advantage of the Brita Marella XL jug is its large volume, designed for 3.5 liters of water.
I only used the cartridge replacement calendar for the first time. In my opinion, it is not very convenient, since you need to manually set the date.
I wouldn't say that the body and grip of the jug are very comfortable. The handle and body of the jug are plastic and quite slippery. The dimensions of the jug are not the most compact. the main problem Brita filters in the spout - it often falls off and eventually breaks.
This jug also has one more “jamb” - when the filter is tilted, the funnel and the lid fall out.
Towards the end of use, the filter began to look completely unpresentable and its spout broke. The walls of the jug were no longer transparent, although we washed it several times. I think we would have continued to use it if it weren’t for the problem with the spout and the deteriorated appearance.
I've been using Brita for ten years now. Not only do I drink water, but so does my eldest son. I only use it for drinking and tea. For cooking regular from the tap. I don’t notice any bad results on myself.
I change the cartridge once every 6-8 weeks, but we also have water Wasserhärte2. In BV, relatives change after 3-4 weeks. Otherwise, sand will appear in the kettle. I'm completely satisfied with Brita and I'm not going to give her up
I have been using BRITA filters for a long time. At first there was one smaller blue one, then we bought this one. Everything suits me.
Advantages: Performs its functions
Flaws: -
delicious water!
Nowadays, the quality of tap water leaves much to be desired. The water smells like chlorine, any water filters are better. and in the boiled water a film floats on top. just awful. and with this water we prepare food for the children! We bought bottled water, but came to the conclusion that a filter jug would be cheaper. There are many similar filters now, but as far as I remember, Brita was one of the first to appear on our shelves. decided that after so many years, they had managed to prove themselves with the best side. All that remained was to choose a model. chose Aluna. very happy with the purchase. We change the filter every month; the calendar on the lid helps keep track. Now the water has become pleasant to drink.
Review: Brita water filter - Years go by, and the best filter is Brita!
Advantages:
Pure water, affordable price, beautiful jugs, there are often promotions
Flaws:
There are no cons for me
A small introduction. I'm 24 and I don't remember a time when we didn't have a filter in our kitchen. Seriously. My parents bought the filter in such distant times that people who came to visit were constantly surprised and asked what it was. Unfortunately, such people continue to meet today. But I won’t discuss the fact that you can’t drink tap water and the difference between filtered water and tap water. This review is for those who understand that water should be purified.
In general, the Brita filter was the choice of my parents and now my husband and I also prefer this filter.
We've had a ton of pitchers over the years. Different colors, different sizes, With in different ways filling with water and all types of "timer". You won’t remember everything anymore)
But the most practical, oddly enough, are those that are the simplest, without any electronic timer, with the simplest removable lid. The problem is still in the cartridge, and it is the same for all Brita jugs.
We also give preference to a simple jug, which is most often available during the “buy 3 cartridges and get a filter as a gift” promotion. As soon as we see such a promotion, we definitely buy it. Cartridges are still a constantly needed consumable, but here you can also replace the jug itself for free. The jug is plastic, so over time it still loses its original shine, no matter how you wash it. For example, I wash the outside filter once a week, because it is in the kitchen and grease gradually settles on it. And promotions, where for the purchase of 2-3 cartridges at the same time you get a jug as a gift, are held quite often. At least in the stores of our city this is an almost regular occurrence.
There are 2 people in the family and we change the cartridge every 2 months. But in general, I go by the condition of the kettle: as long as there is no scale in it, the cartridge filters normally. If scale appears in the kettle in less than a week, the cartridge must be changed urgently.
We didn’t buy jugs from other brands, but we tried replacement cartridges. They filter in the same way as Brita, but they only lasted for a month at most, or even less. Therefore, we experimented a couple of times, but returned to Brit. I disagree about the fact that these are some of the most expensive filters. Yes, the cartridge itself is more expensive than many competitors, but it also lasts longer.
We also bought a filter for our office work, although we previously ordered water in 19 liter bottles. So, as our office kettle showed, the water in these bottles is different every time. Large companies They are also sometimes too lazy (or unscrupulously saving money) to change filters on time.
The same applies to water in 5 liter bottles and even that on which it is written “allowed for children without boiling”. Maybe it’s possible, everyone decides for themselves, but I don’t drink this kind of water anymore.
Use time: more than 14 years
General impression: Years go by, but the best filter is Brita!
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To provide best results cleaning, the filter cartridge should be replaced at least every four weeks. An electronic Memo indicator or a mechanical timer will remind you of the date of cartridge replacement.Please keep in mind that cartridge life depends on local water quality.
All replacement cartridges should be stored in the original sealed packaging in a cool, dry place.
MAXTRA 4-stage filtration
The BRITA MAXTRA cartridge reduces the content of substances in water such as chlorine, aluminum, heavy metals (lead and copper), some pesticides and organic impurities. Thanks to this, you can enjoy clean, clear water with a great taste, which is great for making both hot and cold drinks and various dishes.Mechanical timer
The BRITA mechanical timer serves as a reminder to replace the cartridge in a timely manner.Using the timer, you can set the date for the next replacement of the filter cartridge.
Setting the date on the timer is done using two dials. Rotate the left dial to set the day, and the right dial to set the month.
Note: Not all dates of the month are shown on the left disc of the timer. If there is no due date for replacing the filter cartridge, simply set the next closest date.
Electronic cartridge resource indicator “Memo”
To ensure optimal performance, the cassette must be replaced regularly. The BRITA "MEMO" cassette life indicator installed on filters is the world's first electronic cassette life indicator. The resource of the cassette is counted using convenient buttons. If the MEMO display flickers, the cassette needs to be replaced.Preparing a new cartridge for use
Now filtering water has become even more convenient: the Maxtra cassette is easily installed on all new BRITA pitcher filters! Simply place it in the funnel and press until you hear a slight click. A handle with a pull ring located on top of the Maxtra cassette and a base with an anti-slip insert make the replacement process easier. Maxtra cassettes do not require pre-wetting, so there is no longer any need to prepare them by immersing them in water.How long does it take to filter 1 liter of water?
The filtering time for 1 liter of water on a new cartridge is 1.5–2 minutes. Then, as the cartridge becomes dirty, this time increases to 5-6 minutes.
But since the company recommends that the filter cartridge be constantly at least partially immersed in water (and to do this, immediately after emptying the filter mug, fill its funnel with water), depending on the model of your filter, you will always have at hand from 1. 3 to 4.5 liters clean water.
How much clean water can you get with one branded Brita filter cartridge?
The amount of water purified by the cartridge (its resource) depends on the quality (temporary hardness value) of your tap water. The higher the rigidity, the lower the resource, and vice versa.
So for water, in which this value is equal to 15° German hardness, the cartridge resource is 100 liters. In Moscow, for example, the water is softer, and the cartridge life is already 150–160 liters. This allows a family of 3-4 people to use one cartridge for about 1.5 months.
How many liters of water can you filter in one day?
The company believes that 5–10 liters of water per day are optimally purified. This ensures complete restoration of the chemical equilibrium of the ion exchanger, since upon contact with water, active groups located on the surface of its granules react, and their concentration in this area becomes lower than inside the granules. However, in some cases (that is, not every day), you can receive more than 10 liters of purified water without significantly deteriorating its quality.
How can you find out when a cartridge has reached the end of its life?
The easiest way to notice this is when preparing tea (the so-called “tea test”). Brew tea using regular (not purified) tap water, you will get a slightly cloudy drink with a bitter aftertaste. In addition, on its surface you will definitely notice the presence of an oily film with a metallic tint, which then settles on the walls of the cup in the form of a brown coating.
Using Brita water, you will get a more aromatic, bitter-free, perfectly clear drink without any film on the surface or walls of the teaware. And the very fact that traces of such a film appear on the surface of tea brewed with Brita water will be evidence that the cartridge’s life is close to exhaustion, and you should think about replacing it.
In addition, an indirect indicator of the need to replace a cartridge can be its operating time, which you can track using a mechanical calendar or an electronic Memo indicator that is equipped with your filter model.
Should the Brita cartridge always be in contact with water, and what happens if it ever dries out?
It is advisable that the cartridge is always in contact with water, that is, always wet. In this case, the ion exchange resin is guaranteed to provide high quality water purification.
Dried resin has significantly lower cleaning ability. Therefore, if the cartridge has dried out for any reason, it must be soaked again in cold water for 15–20 minutes, installed in the filter, one portion of water passed through it, which then poured into the sink (i.e. you need to repeat all those operations that you did when preparing the new cartridge for use). After this, the cartridge will be ready for use again.
How long can a Brita replacement cartridge be stored in its original packaging?
The guaranteed shelf life of the cartridge in its original packaging is 4 years. Therefore, for example, after 2 years of storage the cartridge is fully functional.
The only thing that needs to be done in this case is to increase the pre-soaking time to 1 hour. In addition, to eliminate traces of coal dust in the filtrate, you may have to pass not 1-2, but 3-4 portions of water through this cartridge.
How to save a used cartridge if you need to leave home for a while - for example, on vacation for a month?
In this case, it is best to remove the cartridge from the filter and put it in a plastic bag in the refrigerator. Returning from vacation, take the cartridge from the refrigerator, soak it in cold water for 15 minutes, insert into the washed filter, pass 1-2 portions of water through it, then use the filter in the same way as you did before.
Can a Brita filter be used to filter hot water?
It is forbidden! Hot water will disrupt the operating conditions of the ion exchanger and may adversely affect the properties of the cartridge.
Is it possible to restore the functionality of a Brita cartridge?
It is forbidden! An exhausted cartridge must be replaced with a new one.
Can the filter parts be washed in the dishwasher?
Brita uses materials (polymers and glass) that allow this possibility for the manufacture of its products. The only exceptions are individual parts Some filter models, for example, have covers with electronic Memo indicators. They cannot be washed in the dishwasher. The operating instructions for such models must contain relevant information about this.
It is better not to wash all previously released models of Brita filters with plastic mugs in the dishwasher, but to do it manually under running lukewarm water using mild detergents that do not contain abrasive particles.
BRITA MAXTRA CARTRIDGE & FILTER CARE
BRITA MAXTRA cartridge
The BRITA MAXTRA cartridge reduces
some pesticides and organic impurities.
It also filters out hardness salts.
Thanks to this, you can enjoy clean,
clear water with a wonderful taste, which
great for cooking both hot and
cold drinks and various dishes. Except
Moreover, when using water purified by
with the help of BRITA filters, the formation of
scale on the walls kitchen utensils and in household
appliances (irons, kettles, etc.).
MAXTRA FlowControl
MAXTRA cartridge design and construction
funnels (part of the BRITA system, into which
cartridge is inserted) allow you to implement
flow control MAXTRA FlowControI.
MAXTRA FlowControI provides stable
flow rate throughout
time of use of the cartridge so that
to guarantee optimal time
passing water through the filter. For
increased filtration efficiency.
For maximum cleaning quality, the company
pour water for 15-30 minutes if
within a short period of time
filtered 2-3 portions of water.
BRITA MAXTRA cartridge:
when does it need to be replaced?
To ensure best results
cleaning the filter cartridge should be
replace at least every four
weeks. Electronic Memo indicator or
mechanical timer will remind you of the replacement date
cartridge.
Please keep in mind that the resource
cartridge depends on the quality of local water.
For example, in areas with hard water
(12-14.5* on the German carbonate scale
hardness) Classic cartridge from BRITA
can be used to clean around
100 liters of water.
In order to replace used
cartridge, just pull the ring at the top
parts of the cartridge (see Fig. 7) and follow
instructions given in section
“Preparing a new cartridge for use” (see.
page [...]). After installing a new cartridge
don't forget to restart the Memo indicator
or set the date on a mechanical timer
(follow instructions above).
To make it easier to find the cartridge
Contact MAXTRA in stores
pay attention to the special icon
on the package.
All spare cartridges should be stored in
original sealed packaging in dry and
cool room.
Filter care
Do not expose your filter to
direct sun rays and warmth from
heating devices (for example, stoves
water filter in a cool place.
Remember that water is a food product.
Purified water should be consumed in
within one or two days.
Regularly wash the filter parts with
warm water and soap at least
every time you replace the filter cartridge.
Do not use abrasive cleaners
facilities. Note: jug and funnel
Can be washed in the dishwasher.
Wash the lid in the dishwasher
prohibited.
If you do not plan to use your
filter for a long period