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 | | | | | PUR 3 Stage Faucet Mount Filter #RF-9999 |  | Brand: Pur
Category: Home Improvement
Buy New: $8.32 - $67.99 (On sale from $69.99)
Avg. Customer Rating:  (103 reviews)
Media: Tools & Hardware
ASIN: B000SF5OA8
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Customer Reviews:
 Excellent - But NOT fool proof August 27, 2007
16 out of 17 found this review helpful
I have been using these for about 8 years now and moved to the 3 stage when they came out. I use them primarily for drinking water and cooking. They typically last about 3 months for me. I go through a LOT of drinking water and probably less than average for cooking.
Based on using them on two different water systems, I also believe the quality of the water going in makes a huge difference in the life of the filter... but then that really is just common sense isn't it? For instance, using it the week after a city wide fire hydrant flushing will use one up very quickly. I can't speak to what that means to anyone else, but it tells me it is WORKING!
As another reviewer mentioned... ONE HOT WATER EPISODE WILL KILL A FILTER! It is a shame it is this way, but I have on two occasions had someone turn on hot water and let it run through the filter for a while. The filter would stop flowing within a day after that. The instructions warn against this, but accidents happen.
On the other hand, I had one that would not flow at all right out of the box. I called the 800 number on the box, told them what happened and that I had put in a different filter, which worked, and then tried this one again... showing that I had done my due diligence, and I had a replacement in the mail within a week, no cost, without having to return the failed one.
Also, if you buy the 6 pack, they are under $10 each.
It absolutely DOES make the water taste and smell better than plain tap water.
 good taste, but short life. August 22, 2007
4 out of 5 found this review helpful
I have used it for years in many different places and, generally, think it's a good product.
Other reviewers here are, however, also correct that the Pur cartridge's lifespan is a bit inconsistent - it varies greatly from 2 to 5 weeks. After having water checked by the Environment Control Board in NYC, my experience leaves me with suspicion that the 2-3 months advertised lifespan is practical - the average lifespan is more like 2.5 weeks. I ordered a six-pack from Amazon right after replacing the last cartridge; it ran out shortly after the product was delivered. The company's official FAQ now seems to indicate that each filter lasts only 1-2 months (40 gallons), as opposed to the original advertised claims of 2-3 months (100 gallons).
The automatic Safety Monitor Gauge (aka, ASM indicator), I might add, is totally useless - I've had at least 4 different mounting faucet units; not single one of them reporting any meaningful level of usage.
Now am I the only one to have received Pur cartridges covered with dust (with no cap on the spout) from Amazon?
 Pur 3 stage filters August 10, 2007
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
Probably the best. I haven't tried others. It makes my water better period but is expensive.
Great product July 12, 2007
I have been using Pur Water filters for more than a year now, and it indeed make a difference.
Amazon's service is excellent, delivery in time, price is right.
Expensive but effective April 5, 2007
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
Don't know why the individual filter is 1/2 the price of the faucet unit and two filters at costco (and sometimes costco has $10 coupons which make their package even cheaper than this one).
From the taste, it does a good job though and is cheaper and more convenient than either water delivery or buying bottled water from the store.
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