I replaced my H300 filter with the Omnipure ELF-5M-KDF-P Carbon Block Filter, but I see particles floating that weren't there before. Is that normal?
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They should eventually go away. Your h300 is a .25 micronfilter. The elf-5m-kdf-p is 5 micron, it will allow much larger particles through. If they are white it may be calcium. Harmless go nack to the h300 much better filter
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I haven't had to replace mine yet, but you would just call the company and tell them which model you have. They would send you the correct filter. I received an e-mail reminder after just a few months also, but wasn't ready to replace the filter yet. What you will be replacing if you have the carbon block, is just another carbon block filter like the one that you already have.
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This will happen with virtually any filter medium, for a little while, whenever you first add the new filter substrate.....You can reduce {but not eliminate}this effect , by rinsing the filter media prior to installation....
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Had no problems with mine. You may not have twisted the filters back into their fully seated positions.
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My suggestion would be to install the eSpring filter after the RO one. You see, the RO systems remove the larger-sized particles (look up Reverse osmosis' in Wikipedia for more details). The eSpring would then come in to take care of the smaller particles and wouldn't be clogged with the big ones.
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you are using wrong filter replacements. make sure the filter you use for this system is dedicate for WHER25.
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Yes, I believe it is normal for filters to do this. Mine does that as well. I assume they use charcoal that helps the filtering process. None of my charcoal goes into the drinking water thou. When I first got mine I thought that it was kind of weird but I was pretty sure it would go away after the filter was broken in. But even after a couple of months the black specs continue to show up. I was thinking if they just put a mess over the top part this may help. I am so happy with my filter and how the water tastes. I now recommend them to all my family and friends. Hope this helps.
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I called Hamilton Beach and they told me there are filters for this item. I think they are incorrect. I will make my own filters from a sheet of cut-to-fit carbon as suggested by another writer.
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A good practice when you use a new filter is to tap several times it on your countertop to compact the carbon particles - the more compact the filter the better it filter the water. More details on functionality and alternative options here: http://www.amazon.com/review/RIWWJR12SNLQW/
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Jeff, Does your filtration system have a light (red/yellow/green) that indicates when the filter needs to be changed? Let me know if you do, as I may have your solution! kkt
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I haven't experienced this problem yet...be sure to rinse the filter as instructed prior to placing it in place; and be sure you haven't installed it backwards...not much help--I know, but all I can think of.
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When you have a synthetic fiber in the mix of the material for the filter then you can have a static effect on ionized particles passing through it. When that happens then there will be an attraction of the particles to the filter instead of them passing through and so you attract smaller particles than if the electrostatic effect were not there.
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You should probably call the manufacturer. A quick search of Adorama and B&H; does not reveal the answer (both sites carry this filter).
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If 1ppm solute of unknown identity went in and 59 more came out, I'd bet it's the carbon from the carbon filter. Nothing to worry about. Your water is still absolutely drinkable and mostly pure.
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The filter should have the black plastic grid on BOTH front & back sides of the foam, which should prevent the situation you describe. Good luck, and return it if truly defective.
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I have personally. I took the very top white filter out, added a layer of charcoal and then regular filter floss and it worked fine.
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There shouldn't be any in like the main pitcher, but is fine if they are in the top filter area - I still get some carbon flakes in the top of my filter, but it shouldn't matter that much.