Brita 35548 Classic Pitcher
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Kitchen and Housewares Reviews of Brita 35548 Classic Pitcher
Customer Review: The old one was better
Summary: 3 Stars
I wanted a replacement for my old Brita pitcher and I wanted something simple, without the need for fancy-shmancy batteries/electronics - after all this is just a PITCHER!
This one was the one most similar to the one I had. However, unlike the one I had before, this one does not keep the lid on when there is water in the reservoir trickling through the filter. This means that you can't use the pitcher easily while it's refilling unless you remember to push the lid down with one hand while you pour with the other. Not doing so will result in a disastrous spill each time as the lid will slip off pouring water all over.
Not sure how/why, but the earlier version of this pitcher had a nicely designed fit that this would not happen. Had it been available, I would have purchased it.
Customer Review: Filtered water Still tastes like tap
Summary: 2 Stars
Recently bought the 10-cup large pitcher plus 2 filters from Costco with a coupon. Will be returning them. The system seems ok, but the main function and reason for purchasing this product is not satisfactorily met: the "filtered" water tastes close to exactly the same as from the tap itself, and you may wonder - the answer is yes we followed each step-by-step direction methodically. We thought perhaps give it a few times. So we dumped out quite a few pitcher-fulls of water in an attempt to see if it was just that the filter wasn't getting going. This wasn't the case.
Too bad, the Brita water I tasted in a different part of the country
tasted well - and that may be more that their tap water tasted better. Disappointed. Will go back to refilling at the store.
Customer Review: Bummer!
Summary: 1 Stars
I was disappointed by this product. It takes such a long time to get this thing up and running! First, you have to wash the thing by hand -- no dishwasher (??) -- then soak the filter for 15 minutes. Then you have to rinse the filter. Then you have to make and discard two while pitchers of water, which takes a looooong time. I had finally gotten down to my second pitcher (*whew*) when I tilted the pitcher just a little bit to the side, and wham! the filter fell out, right down into my garbage disposal. Yuck! And I had put the filter in correctly, too. Of course, I had to throw the filter away, so I was left with a very expensive water pitcher.
I agree with the reviewer who said that the gap on the top is unsanitary -- it is. DO NOT BUY THIS! It is a waste of money.
Customer Review: Classic is classic
Summary: 5 Stars
I love the classic because it is good looking and it works well. It doesn't leak and the top doesn't fall off if it is put on right. Match arrow, arrow to arrow. When you pour and your fingers are on the handle it is very easy to rest your thumb on the arrows on the handle/cover, offers security and a nice method of handling the pitcher.
This is a two-stage pitcher, I use it for coffee and tea and cooking.
I use a Pur three-stage pitcher for drinking water.
For looks and handling, I think the Classic Brita has it all over the Pur but have learned to live with wanting the three-stage process for some things, wish that Brita would consider a three stage filtering system.
Customer Review: Everything I Expected (and more)
Summary: 5 Stars
The tap water in my town had begun to taste bad and the water department had reported contaminants. I drink at least 8 glasses a day so I was concerned. Also, as the Public Health editor of BellaOnline, I am always looking for products that will improve the health of my readers. I examined several types of filter pitchers and chose the Brita Classic pitcher. My first taste of the water told me I made the right choice! It was delicious! The research supporting the filter's effectiveness in removing lead, copper, and other contaminants is impressive. My house has some old plumbing and lead can be a serious problem. With the Brita Classic pitcher, I have no more worries!