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Brand: Pur
Category: Home Improvement
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Avg. Customer Rating:  146 reviews
Media: Tools & Hardware
ASIN: B000SF6IIU
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 User friendly filters, water tastes terrific July 7, 2005
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
These filters are easy to use, easy to find in stores and online and despite being pricy, would be my recommendation for you to use with any of the PUR pitchers r dispensers which accept them. And even tho' we had a bad experience with one PUR pitcher (see my review here at Amazon) I still think the water filteres thru these inside it tasted terrific--better even than with their old-style filters and with our new "improved" faucet-mount system from Brita.
 Makes for Better Taste, BUT.... June 23, 2005
12 out of 18 found this review helpful
It doesn't remove chlorine (just the taste and smell -- see updated package), neither does it remove flouride, which regardless of what you hear, has NEVER shown any positive benefit to being added to our water. It just makes heart patients unable to drink it safely. Unit price also has increased again and the product is disappearing from store shelves in 3-pack.
Where can one get water that's just water?? In my opinion this filter is better than nothing, but still a far cry than bottled spring water. I want the chlorine and flouride out. If you want to do some interesting reading, do some responsible research on the web about flouride.
Ultimate Pitcher Review June 22, 2005
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
I live in Southern California where the quality of water can vary greatly depending on where you live. Generally speaking, its not too great! Ever since getting the Ultimate Pitcher I have been very satisfied with my purchase! Its easy to fill and fits conveniently in my fridge. The taste at room temp is good but when chilled, its as good or better than anything I've had out of a bottle! It may seem a little pricey at first, but like my daddy always used to say, you get what you pay for! You will not be disappointed with your purchase! Its an investment in you and your family's health! Thanks, Joe S.
A shadow of a once-great product May 28, 2005
11 out of 11 found this review helpful
In my recently deleted review, I praised these PUR filters for their performance and the Automatic Safety Monitor. Removing the Monitor has now made the filter much less reliable.
PUR claims in an email reply that consumers prefer the calendar sticker to the Automatic Safety Monitor:
"Hi there,
As of June/2006, the PUR 2 Stage Pitcher filter no longer has an indicator life monitor; there is now a calendar sticker you put on the pitcher.
I'm sorry you are not enjoying the improved version of our product. Many consumers have contacted us praising the new version and telling us how much better they like it. A lot of testing and research takes place before a new product enters the market or before changes are made to an existing product. We test our products very thoroughly, not only to ensure the safety of our products, but also to determine and prove the benefits of the new or upgraded model.
Change is difficult because there are always loyal consumers who like a product just the way it is. Unfortunately, it's usually not practical to manufacture both the old and new versions of a product. Nevertheless, I will certainly share your comments and experiences with our PUR Brand team.
Have a great day.
PUR Team"
The newest reviews here are a more realistic reflection of how the average and once-loyal PUR customer feels. A calender sticker doesn't know the difference between a single user, a couple like my wife and me, and a thirsty family of six. People who rely on a PUR pitcher or dispenser for health reasons must now be especially careful to monitor the filter life themselves. Throwing out a filter before it needs to be replaced is expensive and wasteful. Using a filter past the end of its life will put impurities back into the water.
The filter's overall performance is on a par with competitors but the Automatic Safety Monitor was PUR's strongest selling point. Sad to say, Procter & Gamble has turned the innovator in water filtration into another also-ran.
Great filter, great dispenser. January 2, 2005
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
I live in Peru, in the Andes where, for `gringos', it is imperative to have filtered water or expensive bottle water. I have tested the water that is piped from the town water supply and it had fecal contamination.
I have used the Pur Dispenser for two years and, knock on plastic, have never be sick from bacterial enteropathogens. We are also careful in food preparation (Duh). Though the filter is slated for 40 gallons I have used it for at least twice that with good results.
I highly recommend, both the dispenser, and filter for those that have (or suspect they have) contaminate water.
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