PUR 3-Stage Horizontal Faucet Mount Gray FM-9100B
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Tools and Hardware Reviews of PUR 3-Stage Horizontal Faucet Mount Gray FM-9100B
Customer Review: So Far So Good
Summary: 4 Stars
I've had this 11 months. It's not perfect but, for me, it's been the best model I've tried to-date.
And to clarify, I do have the FM-9100 (brushed stainless steel) model.
Some of the reviews here make me think the reviewers are talking about different specific models. Not all the PUR models are created equal.
The key to my happiness is simple:
1. It hasn't developed any cracks in the body that spray water everywhere. (Unlike another PUR model out there.)
2. It has metal threads and I don't have killer water pressure, so it stays on the faucet. (Unlike a Brita model out there.)
3. The water tastes fine.
4. It's easy to use and out of the way.
Understand, it's got some limitations:
1. Make sure you're using the right faucet adapter. Even then, if you have very strong water pressure, it's probably not going to stay attached for the long haul.
2. I think it's hard to change the filter. It takes a lot of hand strength from me to twist the cover off and back on. If you have hard water, it will eventually get worse. I'm guessing I will one day break the unit while attempting to get the cover ALL THE WAY ON.
3. The filter life indicator is a rough guide. It *seems* to go by how many times the faucet is turned on, not the number of gallons filtered. So buy replacements when the light blinks yellow, then replace the filter when it starts tasting bad.
If any of those are deal-breakers for you, I suggest a filter pitcher or a larger under-sink model.
Customer Review: So far, ok
Summary: 4 Stars
We had one of the vertical Pur filters for several years before it developed a leaky crack around the faucet mount (as many others have seen). So how does this compare? I like the horizontal format. This model means you only have to switch a lever near your faucet outlet to easily turn the filter output on and off.
First the bad:
- This model is NOT made of Stainless Steel. It only has a brushed steel -like plastic main cylinder. I had read this from other commenters so it was not a surprise, but purchased it anyway because I don't like the alternative plastic chrome finish. NOTE: only the cylinder is made to look like brushed stainless, the rest is the same old plastic chrome as the `chrome' model.
- Opinion only: I don't know if the faucet mount mechanism on this model is going to hold up very well. It has a quick release mechanism.
The good:
- The horizontal version looks good. I think its better than the vertical
- It is easy to mount.
- Using the lever to select normal vs filtered water is easy and intuitive
All that said, this thing is a bit expensive compared to the non-stainless-looking model so it might not be worth it for you.
Customer Review: The leaks are getting annoying...
Summary: 2 Stars
We actually started with the vertical faucet fixture five years back (which lasted all this while), and have bought another two of the horizontal mounts since Costco stopped carrying the vertical ones. The first horizontal one lasted about 2.5 years, but started leaking about a year after the purchase due to repeated twisting of the cap for filter replacement due to filter usage. The glue holding the chrome plastic housing got weaker and weaker it seemed.
We replaced it with another horizontal mounnt about 6 months ago and the construction of the faucet mount is noticeably cheaper. With just two filter replacements, it's started to leak really bad when the filter is turned on, making collecting filtered water a hassle, not mention all that wasted water.
We love the filter, and the convenience of the faucet mount, but I'm finally sick of the wasted water and cut skin (when replacing filters) that unfortunately, we won't be buying another horizontal faucet mounted filter by PUR for the forseeable future. I may consider the vertical mount, but if the materials used has taken a nosedive as well... I guess it's Brita's jug filters until we finally buy a house and have permanent filters installed.
Customer Review: Great Product - Shakey Business Practices
Summary: 5 Stars
This is my third unit. Each one works great. It is very easy to install. They even provide several adapters to cover most models of faucets. Use some Teflon tape when installing and don't tighten with anything other than your fingers. Do this and the unit connection will last a long time. I also got a plastic swivel aerator from Home Depot that makes this just perfect. Too bad they didn't think of that. The filter indicator light is a nice feature so you don't have to remember when you replaced it last. It let's you know when to replace the unit. I always keep an extra filter on hand.
It's great for coffee and tea, less frequent cleaning of the coffee pot and no build up in the tea kettle. The water tastes great too.
I am a little concerned about Amazon's business practice with this purchase. The contents were previously opened. The components were complete and a new filter was included, but, the parts were loose. If they hadn't left the opened bags in the box, I might not have known. I would assume the manufacture was sloppy in packaging. The bags the parts came in were opened, and the parts were loose within the box.
Customer Review: The water tastes better
Summary: 3 Stars
Just so you know, this filter isn't stainless steel, it's brushed plastic that looks like stainless steel. When I installed it the unit's adapter leaked constantly and I couldn't tighten it up enough to stop it. I returned it after that and exchanged it for the same model in "chrome" which is a few dollars cheaper but otherwise exactly the same unit. It still leaks a bit but my water tastes better now and doesn't have as much of a chlorine smell as it used to. There's still a trace of piped water taste but at least I feel better about drinking it knowing that most of the contaminants are filtered out. It's a great idea for temporary installations but is not as good as an undersink water filter. It's a little bulky for the faucet so it interferes with dishwashing and I miss my swivelling aerator which can't be attatched now. An undersink filter with spigot would serve much better for long term installations. All in all it's good for the price and the electronic filter life indicator is pretty neat! It's done wonders for my local water which is not great to begin with.