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| List Price: www.amazon.com's Price: $30.95 You Save: $1.58 (5%) Condition: New Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours Release Date: 2006-02-08 Average Customer Rating: 4.5 Lowest New Price: $26.95 Lowest Used Price: $27.99 | Features• Inccludes 1 pitcher and 1 filter• Capacity: Six 8-ounce glasses • Flip-top lid for easy refilling • Electronic filter change indicator • Certified to reduce chlorine, sediment, 98% of lead, and more I felt fooled by Brita!The "electronic Filter Change Indicator" is just a timer that counts down to two months. I thought, and many other customers did too, that it could measure water flow and tell me when the 40 gallon limit was reached!Given the large price markup Brita sets on this product vs. other almost identical pitchers using the simple CalendarMinder, I felt fooled! Ok quality for the priceThe quality of the individual materials is good, but the lid comes out too easily when I am pouring water. I didn't expect this lack of assembly quality in a +$30 pitcher...Not sure what all the complaints are aboutI've had this pitcher for about a week now and it's fine. I see a lot of people complaining about the lid and spilling, but I couldn't duplicate those problems even if I tried.The pitcher comes with 1 filter - make sure you read the directions before using (soak the filter in water for 15 minutes, clean, etc). Very simple setup, but important in order for your filter to work properly. Not a huge capacity pitcher, but I mostly use the water to fill my Saeco espresso machine so the size is perfect. I can definitely taste a difference in the water- the espresso tastes better (perhaps that's just my imagination?), but on its own I prefer the taste of good old Chicago tap water to the Brita water, but they're both good. Overall a good value if you're looking for a water pitcher. I did my research and this model rated highest with Consumer reports - if you're debating between Britas buy the Aqualux over the cheaper models - this removes more of the harmful chemicals than the other. Returning for RefundAfter making some initial mess on my kitchen floor, I figured out how to get around the lid issue by simply holding it down when pouring the water. Okay, that was easy, and I could live with a tiny bitty inconvenience of holding the lid down with each pour. Because the pitcher could get pretty heavy when filled with water, I also learned to be very careful when laying it on my tiled kitchen island in fear the plastic bottom might break. I was willing to live with it. However, I can't afford to continue to drink the filtered water in spite of great taste due to continuous presence of carbon particles. Yes, I read and followed the instructions so I did expect some carbon particles floating around during the initial refills. But after more than a dozen refills? These are hardly detectable by a quick look but they're there. Good thing that my boys were able to see them lot better than me. To think that my family's been drinking all those carbon particles... Guess you could say we're well "filtered."EDIT: After returning this item, I decided to give the PUR 7-Cup Pitcher a try. Well, folks, I'm pretty happy with the decision and the choice. Its lid is very tight and I had initial difficulty opening the lid, but I figured out a very simple solution to this by lifting the lid from the handle end with my right hand fingers and pressing it up with my left thumb. Most importantly, I found no carbon particles after a couple run of it. Since several reviewers complained about its slow filtering time, I was expecting that. However, it actually filters slightly faster than the Brita counterpart. The lid is sooooo irritatingWe bought the older model with manual timer two and a half years ago. We are happy with the taste and have no issue (yet) with the quality of the different parts. On the other hand, the lid has never ever stayed in its place. I had to hold the pitcher with one hand and the lid with the other. Not always practical so now, we take off the lid (well, sometimes hubby forgets and I know it when I hear him growling) but come on, we are not supposed to "play" with that. Also I don't like the black particles standing in the top tank.Hoped the new model's lid would have been fixed, I'm disappointed... Product DescriptionYou don't need to spend a ton of money on a fancy water filtration system just to get clean, healthy filtered water. The Brita Aqualux water pitcher fits easily in your fridge so you'll always have plenty of nice cold purified water, and the built-in electronic filter life indicator means you'll always know when it's time to change the filter.Amazon.com Product DescriptionThe Brita Aqualux Water Pitcher turns ordinary water into healthier, great-tasting drinking water without costing a fortune and without the waste of bottled water. With Brita's advanced filtration process, you can enjoy water that's free of harmful substances and unappealing chlorine taste. Despite its slim profile, this smartly designed pitcher has capacity of 48 ounces, making it perfect for the whole family.
With the Aqualux Water Pitcher, you and your family can enjoy clean, better-tasting water straight from the tap. The pitcher's included Ion Exchange Resin filter acts as a magnet for impurities that are often found in tap water, such as lead, copper, mercury, cadmium, and zinc. The filter removes these impurities, reducing their potentially harmful effects. The filtering process also reduces that taste and odor of chlorine, thanks to a special sponge-like filtration system. The end result is clean, better tasting water that is healthier for everyone. This is especially good news for children and pregnant or nursing women who are more susceptible to potential harm from lead and other impurities. Filters should be changed every 40 gallons or two months and are not intended for use with microbiologically unsafe water. All Brita Pitchers are universally compatible with Brita Pitcher Replacement Filters. Filter Change Indicator Ensures Healthier, Great-Tasting Water Smart Design Features Make Water Filtration Easy Stylish and slim, the Aqualux is designed to fit into your refrigerator door so you'll always have plenty of cold, filtered water on hand. Despite its compact size, the pitcher holds up to 48 ounces of water, enough for six eight-ounce glasses, making the Aqualux a practical choice for your family. Improves Your Health and Invigorates Your Senses A Simple Way to Support the Environment About the Brita Products Company What's in the Box Read more... Similar Products:Brita 35503 Pitcher Replacement Water Filter Cartridges, 3-PackBrita Pitcher Filters 6-pk. Brita 42609 Pitcher Replacement Filters, 10-Pack Brita 35516 Pitcher Replacement Filters, 5-Pack Brita 42629 Slim Pitcher | |||||||||
