PUR 18 Cup Dispenser with One Pitcher Filter DS-1800Z
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Kitchen and Housewares Reviews of PUR 18 Cup Dispenser with One Pitcher Filter DS-1800Z
Customer Review: Horrible Product Waste of Money, Water Purity FAIL!!!
Summary: 1 Stars
I bought mine in Target yesterday, after reading the positive reviews in Amazon.com. I was a Zero Water user, and thought another alternative which is much cheaper can do the job decently, I just wasted $30 because this whole product is total crap! I don't understand why many people in Amazon is reviewing this positively. I should have checked the 1-star reviews first.
After assembling it, and doing the instructed preparations which included soaking the filter for 15 minutes, and of course cleaning the container I tested it. Now here's where it failed. As mentioned I had Zero Water before, and that came with a Water Purity Tester. My tap water measures 174. Zero Water filters it to either 00 or 01. Now, I usually buy bottled water instead since it's cheaper, that scores around 030-034. This Pur filter scored horrendously at 142!!! I was appalled!! I should have known when it said that it lets Flouride chemicals through. I am so disappointed!! I was hoping for at least less than 100, but based on these numbers it did not filter anything!!!! I redid the test again 3 times, and twice I even filtered the water it already filtered back and re-did it, the number came up the same. HORRIBLE!!! Now I have a product that I can't use, and I will see if I can return. DO NOT BUY THIS PRODUCT! Now I'm going back to bottled water, or maybe just take the plunge back to Zero Water.
Customer Review: Great for use with a well only!
Summary: 3 Stars
It's really important to note what one of the other reviewers here said regarding the fact that on the Pur website, they say that this will not filter out "beneficial flouride!" If you are on a well, this is not a problem since flouride isn't being introduced to your water. For the price of this filter, I am aware that many contaminants are not going to be filtered as with an expensive, whole-house system. Since most of us aren't in the position for those, we need to at least do something to get off this bottled water and to filter our tap as best we can.
I believe there is not one single more important thing that we can do for our health but to drink more healthy water each day. If you google "flouride dangers" you will be amazed at what you find if you haven't already educated yourself. I am not sure what filters do take care of flouride at the lower end of the cost spectrum but reverse osmosis is one (though some say this isn't good either...I'm still researching). Just suggesting that you keep researching for yourself and dig deeper if you have young children because our food and water is increasingly dangerous and we are seeing how young they are getting sicker. I like this dispenser and feel it is okay for getting some of the worst stuff out but would only use it with a well and not with city water. I hope Pur will soon wake up and develop one that takes the flouride out.
Customer Review: PURely Efficient at What it Does.
Summary: 5 Stars
What can I say about this pitcher? It's just simply fabulous to use and very simple to set up. I've just a PUR water faucet mount before and had been greatly impressed by how better it made my water quality (even though it had cracked over the year it still functioned ok); so I had no issues with purchasing another PUR, after my faucet mount kaput. This time though I decided to go w/ pitcher--since I can also have nice icy cold water from out of fridge anytime I wanted.
The PUR pitcher is very simple to set up--as long as you follow the instructions--in about 20 minutes I had it up and going, and into my fridge. The size is also another added benefit of this pitcher as it takes up about as much space as the sort of 2 gallon big jugs (w/ the built-in valve) of water you get at the store and filling it up is as easy as popping open the lid and running it under your faucet. I also like the design of it and how the valve works as a pull lever, rather than a push button, which is great because you do have to exert a lot of effort to get a cup of water from--it (the lever) can even lock down to keep the water flowing w/o you having to hold it down. This is great if/when you need (or want) to pour a large amount of water out of the pitcher.
Great design + size + simplicity = one great product. Definitely a must-have for any household; I'd certainly recommend it to anyone.
Customer Review: I HATE water...
Summary: 5 Stars
First let me preface this review. I could not stand drinking water. I would rather drink juice, soda or ANY other drink other than water. I bought this because I knew my kids would think the dispenser was cool and that it would help the taste of the water...for them. Now, let me tell you what I think about this product.
I now drink water on a daily basis and actually enjoy it! It has taken me a couple of decades to find a product that can actually turn my bad drinking habits around. This filter does an outstanding job in filtering. I have bought regular facuet filters in the past and nothing has come close to this in the way of water filtration. The water is perfectly clear, has no aftertaste and is oh, so, refreshing. The kids love it too because they love going to the fridge and dispensing their own water with the pull down dispenser.
The dispenser is sturdy and not cheap feeling, and has a sleek slim design that is perfect for small spaces. Now I have read in some reviews that the filter does work slowly, and that is true to a certain point. It is slow but not too bad. I usually fill up the top tray when the water level is just above the dispenser. That way by the time the kids (or I) need it again the container would be full and cold. This is a excellent water filtration unit and thank Amazon for offering a great deal on a great Pur product!
Customer Review: Water never taste so good!
Summary: 5 Stars
I purchased two of the Pur Water Dispensers, and I have never enjoyed water like I do now. I live in Dallas so the water is not the cleanest and has a weird taste to me. These were a must. Never buying bottled water again. Anyone that says these are slow must be a fool. They don't filter right through instantly, it takes a little bit of time but I think some people are just very demanding now a days. Go try 56k internet speeds and try to remember that use to be standard for surfing. Filling it is very simple, I just take the top off and put in sink and fill to the top. Put back in the fridge and wait 5 minutes and I will have a glass of fresh, clean water. I bought two because I am lazy and don't replace things when they start to get low. This way I always have one full on reserve. Only complaint I have is not knowing when I should replace the filter....They provided some stickers with a timeline of months but I don't find it very useful. I guess I will just replace when they slow down or the water starts to taste "normal" again. I will read through other reviews and see how often others replace theirs. I imagine every 3-4 months but who really knows if you use more or less than average Joe. That really doesn't bother me, the filters are reasonably priced on here and vs. purchasing bottles of water, I'm saving some major change in the long run. MUST BUY MUST BUY!!!!!