Brita 42645 Aquaview On Tap Filtration System
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Tools and Hardware Reviews of Brita 42645 Aquaview On Tap Filtration System
Customer Review: Very good filter, produces nice, clean drinking water
Summary: 5 Stars
Bought this filter at my local BJs warehouse store three weeks ago and installed it that same day. My wife and I have been big consumers of Poland Spring bottled water and decided to try this product to cut down on costs and to cut down on usage of plastic, throw-away bottles.
I wasn't too sure I would like the water produced by this filter, but after three weeks of repeated use, I can vouch for the taste and the smell: both good. There is no characteristic "tap water" smell and you can't tell the difference from Poland Spring. Plus, it's very easy to install (comes with a variety of washers in case it does not fit straight off on your faucet).
It comes with two filters (good for about four or five months of use by an average family). You can get replacement filters easily at different stores (like BJs, Walmart, etc.).
Even if you currently drink water straight from the faucet, this product would be worthwhile for you to buy, for who wants to drink the lead and the chlorine that are present in most drinking water that is piped into homes in America? And if, like us, you are or were bottled water consumers, you will see no difference in taste AND see the savings mount up!
OCTOBER 8, 2005
After using this product for many months now, I can state I still think this is an excellent buy. We have not had to change the filter even once - maybe Jersey City water is not that terrible compared to other places in America. We did have to change the battery once, which I thought a little surprising.
But after reading the negative reviews, I have to wonder: we have had ZERO problems with hot water and drips, unlike what a couple of other reviewers have suggested. Definitely highly recommended.
Customer Review: Still liking it after about two years.
Summary: 4 Stars
After tossing out a competing filter (from the other filter company) I decided to try this Aqua View unit.
That's been a couple of years ago and probably have cycled 6 to 8 filters through it. Indicator light's still running on the original battery. (I wonder whether those reporting problems with their lights realize we are supposed to reset the indicator system every time we change filters(?).
There is a danger in forgetting that you have it in "Filter Mode" when turning on hot water, and very high temperatures will definitely shorten filter life (as in, immediately restricted water flow) I suspect this has to do with altering resins or some other filter media within the filter unit.
Amazon's now become our source for replacement filters, since the store where we originally bought the Aqua View system has stopped supporting it with new filters.
I really dislike drinking chlorine-infested water, and have tended to just dehydrate instead of drinking tap water-- up until installing the Aqua View system, that is. Water from this system also makes our expensive coffee taste much better, too.
If this one broke in some accident I would certainly replace it with this same model. But it is very tough and has withstood many accidental impacts from pans and other kitchen flying objects.
So why not 5 stars? Well the hot water thing for one, and something has to be so good it's nearly crazy to rate 5 IMO. There has to be room for improvement- but this unit is very, very good as it is.
Customer Review: Get a less expensive device
Summary: 3 Stars
I have no problems with the way this filter works, but you can get the same thing for less money by buying a less expensive system. The cheapest price I have been able to find for a pack of two filters is $36...some places charge $50. They are difficult to find, too...filters for other Brita devices are commonly found in grocery stores, but I haven't found anywhere in Atlanta that carries Aquaview filters, and I have to buy them online.
What you get for the extra money is a little red light that tells you when to replace the filter (and a battery that needs replacing periodically), a window that lets you see the filter while it's still on the device, and a sprayer setting. That's it.
If you just have to have a Brita product, the Brita 35214 usually sells for $20 or less (I have seen them online for as low as $12), the filters are both cheaper and easier to find, and it works just as well as an Aquaview. And of course there's PUR and other manufacturers.
Customer Review: Alternative to bottled and huge bottles of water?
Summary: 3 Stars
We shall see. We've had this tap filter for about a month and so far very good. It was moronically easy to install on a fairly unusual kitchen tap and blends in nicely. Seems to be a fairly compact unit but I have nothing to compare to. Water coming through the filter compares nicely with the huge bottles of water we still get but will probably phase out and cancel. Thus far, I would recommend this unit.
UPDATE ABOUT 6 MONTHS LATER on 6 Jan 10:
Just got off the phone with the excellent Brita Consumer Services, and this item has been discontinued. They are sending a newer model immediately for free. My experience is that the indicator light stopped working (but not the filter) after about a month after resetting and the adapters tend to leak if not installed just right. The water stream through the filter diminishes quickly to about 2 cups a minute (that's really slow) after one month or so even when the lights so all is OK.
Customer Review: Really Nice Water Filter
Summary: 5 Stars
We have had ours for awhile now and it seems to work pretty good. The biggest selling points were the size of it (it is out of the way when installed) and the design. The lever is strong and smooth and is easy to operate.
The Pur water filters seems to have a hard knob to turn and have a bad design which is in the way and tends to loosen. Also, the indicators on them never seem to 'line up' all be the same. They start off black then go to white then go to red as the filter is used and approaches its 100 gallon limit lifespan. I have tried several Pur water filters and I don't think any of the red indicators were ever in the same place.
This Brita is still on nice and tight. No leaks. No complaints. The stream and spray settings are nice to have in addition to the filtered drinking water. The filter itself is quite a bit easier to change than the Pur.