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Capresso 4440 90 3 pack Charcoal Water Filters




Package of 3 Charcoal Water Filters for use with Capresso 427 – 439 – 452 Coffee Makers Drip stop allows you to pour a cup while brewing. Charcoal water filter removes up to 83% chlorine. Electronic filter indicator shows when to replace the charcoal filter. 24-hour programmable clock/timer with easy to read LED display. Special settings maintains aroma when brewing only 3-5 cups. Permanent GoldTone filter is easy to use and easy to clean. Safety auto shut-off after brewing. Water level indicator makes filling easy Concealed cord storage

User Ratings and Reviews

5 Stars Capresso Water Filters
We’ve used the Capresso Coffee Maker for the last twelve or so years and the charcoal water filters do exactly what you’d like them to do: filter the water before making the coffee. We change them on the first of each month and believe that they make a big difference in the taste of our coffee.

4 Stars Good Product
I normally purchase these filters from one of a local kitchen or appliance store; however, they were all out and the stores could not give me an ETA. Therefore, I purchased them on Amazon because I needed them. The price wasn’t any bargain compared to store bought but with Amazon’s free shipping; it did save me some gas money. As for the product itself I have been using it for years and it is made for my coffee maker and I have no complaints. I mean there isn’t a whole lot you can say about these filters unless you notice that they don’t work.

3 Stars Carbon Shortage?
Maybe the global warming folks have it wrong, maybe there isn’t a carbon shortage? Why else would these filters go up $6 in less than 3 years? Just a theory. ;-)

5 Stars The right choice
It’s the right choice for your Capresso coffee-maker. Ours is not an espresso machine. This is the right fit and it was so easy to find on Amazon.com!

3 Stars To Filter or not to Filter; that is the question!
This is my 3rd Capresso 454 Coffee maker. I love them! Great coffee, all the time.

The filters that are used (1 comes with it) are about $5 each…3 for $15. What a giant ripoff!!

First, I think charcoal filters are a good idea….but Jeez, $5 per filter?!! These things should sell for $.50 each! A total ripoff!

My suggestion (after buying a 3 pack) is to use filtered water…or tap water. I don’t think you will see a difference.

This filter is specially shaped to go into the little basket, so other filters won’t work. What a great idea…One could spend a fortune on filters alone!

Use plain cold water….tastes the same!

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    Watts 202000 10 Inch 5 Micron for Multi Cartridge Whole House Water Filter with Solid Block Activated Carbon




    Economical, thick wall carbon block cartridges for long life and increased chlorine taste and odor reduction. Reduces: Chlorine Taste and Odor, Sediment and Rust Particles. Cartridge is manufactured using a patented process that yields a cartridge with a nominal 5 micron filtration rating, high porosity and greater chlorine taste and odor removal capacity than standard 5 micron carbon blocks

    User Ratings and Reviews

    3 Stars Seems to leak after short use
    I installed a sediment prefilter and then this type to clean up the taste and smell of the water.

    I bought two of this carbon filter model in addition to a bunch of the sediment filters.

    The first carbon filter I installed did an awesome job. The water came out crystal clear with no odor. I stopped using the Brita for drinking water even.

    That lasted about 3 weeks and the smell returned and the water got rusty again over a period of a couple days.

    So I replaced the prefilter and the carbon filter with new ones. And the water was again clear and odorless. But this time it only lasted about 3 days until the odor returned.

    I checked the filter and it doesn’t look dirty. The flow is still strong with no noticeable pressure loss. I keep the pressure at 40 PSI.

    If they were to continue working like the first one did, I would be happy to pay for these relatively expensive filters. But I think they must be developing channels in the filter and becoming ineffective. There is no other explanation for how the filter can look clean, have no pressure drop, and lose it’s filtration properties so quickly.

    I’m going to have to try other brands.

    5 Stars Good filter, decent price
    We got this to replace the filter in our Watts reverse osmosis (RO) unit. Watts generally seems to provide a good product. We did have a problem with the faucet handle of the RO unit, but they replaced it quickly and all is good. A good company that stands by its products.

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      Katadyn Hiker PRO Water Microfilter

      Katadyn Hiker PRO Water Microfilter




      Chosen “Best in the bunch by a long shot” in Backpacker magazine’s field test for ease – of – use! Katadyn Hiker PRO Water Microfilters. These are the world’s best-selling water microfilters. Today, there are more Hikers in use than any other outdoor water system, and that’s because they get the job done, a smart investment for convenience and health. The Microfilter meets industry standards for reduction of Klebsiella terrigena bacteria (99.9999%) and protozoan cysts like giardia and cryptosproidium (99.9%); The activated carbon core reduces unpleasant tastes and odors, too; Filter media is 129 sq. ins. of pleated 0.3 micron; glassfiber. Effective against bacteria, protozoa, cysts. With anti-clog technology; Output of up to 1 quart / minute (with 48 strokes per minute). Pump handle is ergonomic for comfort; Low maintenance design, with no cleaning required. Service life of filter depends on water quality… approx. 200 gallons or when it becomes hard to pump; Compact design and easy operation. Weighs approx. 11 ozs. Filter is approx. 6 1/2″ long, hose is 36″; One year manufacturer’s warranty; Comes with O-ring lubricant, bottle adapter and carry case. Extra features of the Hiker PRO: Removable filter protector extends cartridge life in challenging conditions; Quick-connect fittings make installation and removal of input and output hoses easy, and also allows direct attachment to drink tube (1/4″ inside diameter) of hydration packs; Additional hydration connector fitting for quick filling of hydration packs. Make your water safer and better tasting with the leader in filtering!Order yours now! AVAILABLE SEPARATELY: Standard – word search in our Store for ‘Katadyn Microfilter’. Katadyn Hiker PRO Water Microfilter

      User Ratings and Reviews

      2 Stars Works, more so than the customer service does.
      I bought this filter as I section hike the Appalachian trail and had been borrowing a MSR filter from a friend. I bought this filter 2 and 1/2 weeks before my most recent trip and when the filter came in I noticed the prefilter was missing. I contacted the customer service and informed them of this and within 1 hour I had received a response saying they would send it out as soon as possible. Well a few days before the trip I send another message since I hadnt received the piece and they said they sent it already. A week AFTER my trip was over the piece finally came in and based on the post mark it was sent 3 days before it came in. I wouldnt be so mad if it wasnt for the fact that they lied to me about the situation.

      At home the filter does work just like any other but given the choice I would have opted for the MSR filter that I know is reliable and as far as I know already comes with all the pieces you need. This is what I get for trying to save a few bucks.

      3 Stars Fast but somewhat complicated
      This filter works very fast, filling a 1L bottle in about a minute. However, getting to that point can be a chore. There are a lot of small parts and hoses and input versus output and caps and attachments…etc… I’ll give Katadyn credit, they certainly give you a lot of parts, various attachemnts for bottles and water bags, even extra parts if you want to cut your water bag hose and add in the easy fill attachment. That’s nice. But this means a lot of small, extra parts that serve to confuse, espcially if you are using it for the first few times. However, once you get it all figured out, it pumps just fine, and fills bags and bottles fast. It takes longer to set up the pump than it does to fill your bottles, but it gives a nice clean taste.

      Overall I’d recommend it, but learn how to set it up before you go into the wilderness. Also, take just the pieces you need, because keeping all the extra parts with the unit will either lead to confusion, or lost parts!

      5 Stars Never leave home without it
      I received this last March as A birthday present and just used it for the first time, it works great. I first tried it out on some accumulated rain water in our camp tarp; the water was not quite clear, but tasted fine. I drank the filtered water all weekend with no ill effects, so it must work. I would recommend this product to any one who hikes, bikes or any other outdoor activities. It ways almost nothing and is very simple to use. I love it!

      5 Stars Buy it.
      I purchased this to replace my Sweetwater filter that failed at the furthest point out on a recent trip. Fortunately, another hiking group had this unit and was willing to fill our water containers. It worked flawlessly and did it in a surprisingly short time. Katadyn has always been a very reputable company, and I am sorry that I did not purchase one of it’s products the first time.

      2 Stars Broke Easily
      Used this twice for on backpacking trips on the AT…one week trip and a weekend. Worked very well. Took it on a long day hike and couldn’t get it to work…found out that the intake stem was broken. Never put the filter under too much stress for it to break in such a way. My advice…pay more for a better qaulity pump.

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        PUR FM 9400 3 Stage Horizontal Faucet Mount with Filter Chrome




        It’s our ultimate in water filtration. The 3 Stage Horizontal Faucet Mount reduces Heavy Metals (Lead and Mercury), Chlorine (taste and odor), Benzene, MTBE and TTHMs to provide clean, healthy, great tasting water. It also makes cooking with filtered water easy, and it’s easy to install.

        Product Details
        Pur 3-Stage Horizontal Faucet Mount Water Filtration System (FM-9400 Chrome)
        Starter System includes 1 Faucet Mount and 1 Filter. One filter provides up to 100 gallons (2 to 3 months) of crystal clean water. One Year Warranty.
        PRODUCT FEATURES
        • Our ultimate in filtration and a crisp, refreshing taste
        • Built-in Electronic Filter Life Indicator keeps track of your filter life
        • Conveniently provides up to 100 gallons (two to three months) of crystal clean water
        • Enjoy filtered or unfiltered water at the flip of a switch
        • Removes 99.9% Microbial Cysts (Cryptosporidium and Giardia)
        • Reduces 98% Lead
        • Also reduces Mercury, Chlorine (taste and odor) and more
        • Leaves beneficial fluoride in the water
        • PUR’s most advanced filter to improve the quality of drinking water
        • Can remove over 99% of Pharmaceuticals*
        • Easy Installation without Tools on Standard Faucets
        • Contents: 1 faucet mount and 1 filters

        * Based on manufacturer testing for reduction in levels of 12 pharmaceuticals. Pharmaceuticals may not be present in all users’ water. Pharmaceutical Reduction Not Certified by NSF International.

        Pur 3-Stage Horizontal Faucet Mount Water Filtration System (FM-9400 Chrome)

        3 Stage Filtration Process
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          PUR RF 9999 6 3 Stage Faucet Mount Filter 6 Pack




          Stage 1: CLEANS THE WATER Sediment wrap
          Reduces:Sediment (Dirt, Rust, Sand, Turbidity)

          Stage 2: MAKES WATER HEALTHY
          Activated Carbon Microfilter
          Reduces or Removes:
          Heavy Metals (Lead, Mercury)
          Chlorine and Chlorination By-Products (TTHMs)
          Microbial Cysts (Cryptosporidium, Giardia)
          Agricultural Pollutants (such as pesticides)
          Industrial Pollutants (such as gasoline additives and asbestos)

          Stage 3: IMPROVES TASTE Filters over a bed of minerals. For a crisp, refreshing taste.

          User Ratings and Reviews

          5 Stars Great value!!!
          I have been using these filters for a long time and found this to be the best deal yet.

          5 Stars Great price & quick shipping
          Looked at all the stores in town and these filters were very pricey. Checked here and found them for half the price.

          5 Stars Very Nice!
          The water filters work great! I love having the filter attached directly to my kitchen facet because I never run out of water and now that I have a 6 pac of filters I can drink as much delicious water as I desire.

          5 Stars Affordable replacement water filters
          I give this product the higest satisfaction rating. The performance is the same as those purchased at local retail stores but,”here is the good news” the cost is 40% to 60% less on Amazon.com. I can say the filters appear identical to the ones at local retailers so I assume the only difference is the PRICE. Finally i’ve found an affordable alternative for cleen water.

          4 Stars Filter Fine
          What is there to say about Pur filters? I feel they are great for the amount they filter and the price. Alas, like many other people I too suffer from water filter casing leakage. The last case I had prior to this one leaked also. I called Pur and they said that there was nothing they could do for me as I had discarded the original packing box and there are numbers on it that they needed. When I bought it’s replacement I kept the box and it was a good thing as the casing that holds the filter began leaking also. This time armed with the original box I phoned Pur and the person I spoke to was unaware of any problems with leakage. I mentioned the numerous people who had taken the time to write reviews and their problems all were about the housing leaking. The person I was speaking with took the numbers from the box and said a new filter housing would be on it’s way. My advise is to keep the whole box that the filter and housing comes in and if you have trouble with leaking call Pur and if they say it’s an unheard problem mention the reviews on various Internet sites written by people with the same problem, leakage. As to if they will follow up with the product? Well its only been a couple of days now and I was told it will take 2 – 3 weeks to arrive. At no point was the Pur representative nasty nor was I, just matter of fact and mentioning the Internet and the immediate “we’ll replace the unit” tells me that Pur IS aware of this problem and in using honey rather than vinegar to attract bees is a good way to approach this issue, at least for me it was.

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