Brita 42557 Riviera Water Pitcher, White
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Kitchen and Housewares Reviews of Brita 42557 Riviera Water Pitcher, White
Customer Review: Bit a better Brita
Summary: 5 Stars
They work; I have two, one outside the fridge 3qt (coffee, tea, cooking etc.)and one in 2qt (drinking water, diluting juice, etc). A few people have mentioned a some shortcomings or gripes; here's my take on those problems.
1)The top is made out of fragile plastic and breaks if you drop it. Yeah well it's made out of that kind hard plastic because it's easier to clean effectively. Soft plastic might bounce but it would be less effectively cleaned. No solution 'cept buy another before you break the one you have.
2)Someone wrote that when they clean their jug, every two months when they change the filter, they notice "pinky fungus stuff". See above... the jar was designed to be easily cleaned like ... er... weekly, daily, hourly ... take your pick. Then you wont have the pinky stuff problem .. perhaps you didn't realise but that pinky stuff causes brain deterioration ... you start buying valentines day stuff and barbie outfits all year round .. even big hairy guys slump to this. BE CAREFUUL!
3)The top on the 3qt model sticks then suddenly opens ... it's partly that hard plastic problem again .. just give the little top a quick flip up before you pour to break the water "seal" caused by a sticky capillary attraction effect. Or just pull it off and let in odours and insects etc.
4)Filling the jug up to the top causes water to leak out over the sides YEP it does ... try filling up to the mark on the inside .. bowt a half inch down from the top.
5)The 3qt jug is awkward to hold. Yes it is if you have a small hand or holding 3 qts is a problem. The 2qt is the solution or the "box" style that you fill and put on a shelf (in the fridge say).
6)The water filters through very slowly. Yes it does, but I've discovered a way to speed it up! Pour in the water... keep the lid up .. put the lower half of your face over the top and exhale enthusiastically. If you've read this far the "pinky stuff" is getting to you. CHEERS!
Customer Review: Saves Me So Much Money!
Summary: 5 Stars
I live in military housing that's been around since WW2. Even though they've FINALLY decided to get around to changing the water pipes, I'm still not too thrilled about drinking the tap water.
Anyways, for the past few years, my family has been using bottled water. I estimate that we easily spent about 1/2 a grand on it a year. On just WATER!!!
At the store, I came across one of these and decided to give it a try and I'm so glad I did!
For one thing, the product itself is not that expensive, and maintaining it is cheap since you only need to replace the $3-$4 filter every 4 weeks.
I was so impressed with it, I rushed out and bought a 2nd, so I could have one pitcher for the refrigerator and the other available at the counter.
I really like the filter replacement indicater on it. It's easy to set and with how busy my life gets, buying filters is the last thing on my mind. So, it's nice having this there as a reminder.
I also like that it's dishwasher safe. (except for the top part, due to the filter replacement indicater-but that can be easily hand washed) So, every few days, I just put it through the dishwasher and it gets it nice and clean.
The only drawback is that it's hard for my grade school and pre school kids to use, so it's not very kid friendly. So, I have to pour for them every time they're thirsty, but it's not a big deal to me, so I won't dock any stars from my rating.
I highly recommend this for anyone who won't drink tap water!
Customer Review: If I could give this product zero stars, I would.
Summary: 1 Stars
Please do not waste your money on this particular Brita pitcher. The slimline "chrome" pitcher is the biggest piece of junk. I'm glad I got it on sale, so it's not as painful as spending $47.00 for the thing.
Pros:
1. Slim look, fits nicely in fridge for cold filtered water.
Cons:
1. Very poorly made, the top is VERY flimsy.
2. If the top is filled too full, it spills unfiltered water into the filtered water at the bottom of the pitcher.
3. If there is water in the top of the pitcher, it will get poured into your water glass along with the filtered water (my old pitcher would keep the unfiltered water from mixing with the filtered water by just holding the lid tightly to the top of the pitcher).
4. The glorified "timer" stopped working the first time I changed the filter. A couple of drops of water hit it while I was cleaning the rest of the pitcher, and caused it to stop working.
5. My husband tipped the pitcher over, and the plastic hinge above the handle broke right off. Now the top won't work properly.
I have only had this product since the end of March (it's now the first of July), and have been VERY unhappy with the product quality. I will be going back to the "old" style of pitcher soon, as this one is not going to last much longer. What a piece of junk!!!
Customer Review: Chorine Taste Persists
Summary: 2 Stars
I observed Brita being used on the TV series The Biggest Loser thus decided to give it a try. I suppose the purpose was less for cost per glass than it was for the elimination of the accumulation of plastic bottles and containers.
Preps: There is a process to prepare the first batch, such as soaking the filter in cold water for 15 minutes prior to use. Also, the filter must be rotated within the assembly to find a snug fit, almost as if it was keyed. Finally, the first couple batches of filtered water are tossed. These steps were done.
Use: With anticipation, I was hoping for a chlorine-free taste, but that did not happen. The chlorine taste and smell were immediately noticeable. In all fairness, the packaging does not claim to make bad water good, or chlorinated water pure. It is no fault of the product, just that removing the chlorine in our system will not be this simple.
Caveat: Having used purified (reversed osmosed) water previous to using Brita, any amount of chorine would have been noticeable. Had I been accustomed to tap water, then switched to Brita, the review might have been completely different.
Customer Review: Makes a big mess.
Summary: 3 Stars
I've been a big fan of Brita over the years, but this model (as other reviews have mentioned) has been somewhat disappointing. It makes a mess when you pour. The little flap located at the mouth of the pour spout is likely there to prevent creepy crawlies from getting in, but the fit is so good that the flap doesn't open properly when the water rushes past. Consequently, you get a wide spray of water. If you're not hold your glass over a sink, you're definitely going to get a lot of water on the floor. My fix is that I with my non-pouring hand, I hold the little flap up as I begin to pour (I can let go once the water is pouring). It's kind of a drag, but if you can live with that OK, then you will probably like this product.
Another thing, actually ... and this is probably a small point, is that I've noticed the filters in the past year or so are not very good at keeping those little carbon granules contained within the filter housing. They don't seem to get into the water I drink, but they DO back up into the filling chamber on top. No harm I guess, but it looks unappealing.