Is the bad taste mentioned in so many comments still an issue with the UV? Some disconnected the UV to restore taste. Is the 6-stage better?
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I love my 7- stage as- is. Wonder if those with bad taste need a filter changed.
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The bad taste is only if you did not follow the directions and purge the system correctly. If you are a manly man like myself this may be an issue. If you follow the directions and don't do what so many of us do then the water is amazing.... Truly... I have had mine now for 3 years without an issue. Several bypassed the UV because it was heating the water when it sat in the system for a long time. The newer system and the sensor they were nice enough to send to previous customers, has fixed it from heating the water because it now turns on and off. This makes it an on demand type of thing.
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Hey Dennis I have not had this problem however if you are or they are not using the water that is being filtered and stored in the reservoir then they maybe the issue! I have been in the habit of pulling all the filtered water out once a month to ensure water quality! Simply let the faucet run until empty ! By the way if you have a older unit with out the pressure switch for the light that could be the problem they have offered a fix to that problem and is available from ispring! Richard
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THANK YOU! I am so excited to see this. I bought it a year ago, but turned it off month ago because I hated the smell it produced. I wondered if the smell was ozone, but it's not supposed to produce ozone. However, a friend said that the ionization (the PlasmaWave part) turns oxygen into ozone, so...it does produce ozone. Glad to know that I can turn off the PlasmaWave. I'm going to clean it out and start it up again and see if it still produces that unpleasant smell.
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So, it's between this one or the oval: see link (I think the round is cuter),but am concerned about allthese bad reviews.which oneof the two do you recommend? Is the light THAAAAT BAD?Worse than on the oval one???Conair Reflections LED Lighted Collection Mirror, Polished Chrome Finish
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Thanks all for your help and advice. I called 3M and he said I should return it to the store. Sounded like the urethane had hardened in the tube. Returned this afternoon. Got a new tube with a current lot number. Haven't opened it yet. Here's hoping.
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The majority of the posts are positive. However, a few fuss about "breakage" and/or the heating element dying out after a couple of uses.What model is yours? I am begining to comprehend the proper uses and the best recipes, but "model numbers" are not given with the posts.MML
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I still have the box. I will see if I can find information. http://www.pegasuslighting.com/optivex-uv-filter.html look at this one
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I have been told/read that the original has a "whiter" light, and that the light fall off is more fluid, where as the ultra has "rings" people say. Not having the original I can not say for sure beyond that.
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Pretty sure my was new, packaging and unit looked new. Don't know about the UV bleaching or damaging plastic, my guess is will cause as much damage as sunlight, so minimal to none depending on the quality of the plastic. Don't know about LCD screens, my guess is no, but why would you use it on a LCD screen in the first place?
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I got same Model NO, But do you feel it as good tactile feedback?. I feel like its mushy. don't you think the model No. should be different? I think it supposed to be 73P5220
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So far, I have had no breakage of any kind. I wouldn't call the design robust, but it seems to be adequate for the task. As for the UV globe, you can get to both the inside and outside for cleaning. I really like the fact that the UV system has it's own power supply. That way, I can run it for a few hours each day normally but run it 24 hours per day to prevent ich when I have new fish. Your bulbs will last much longer than in a submerged unit!The biggest thing to watch on this filter it to get the angle of the tank as far forward as it will adjust. That would keep any water from dripping over the edge of the top. So far, I have had no breakage of any kind. I wouldn't call the design robust, but it seems to be adequate for the task. As for the UV globe, you can get to both the inside and outside for cleaning. I really like the fact that the UV system has it's own power supply. That way, I can run it for a few hours each day normally but run it 24 hours per day to prevent ich when I have new fish. Your bulbs will last much longer than in a submerged unit!The biggest thing to watch on this filter it to get the angle of the tank as far forward as it will adjust. That would keep any water... » Read More So far, I have had no breakage of any kind. I wouldn't call the design robust, but it seems to be adequate for the task. As for the UV globe, you can get to both the inside and outside for cleaning. I really like the fact that the UV system has it's own power supply. That way, I can run it for a few hours each day normally but run it 24 hours per day to prevent ich when I have new fish. Your bulbs will last much longer than in a submerged unit!The biggest thing to watch on this filter it to get the angle of the tank as far forward as it will adjust. That would keep any water from dripping over the edge of the top. « Show Less
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Not sure the UV light gas anything to do with taste/smell. You might try bypassing the light and see if the problem persists. Post results when you do. My water running through the RO system has a slight almost garlicky smell, but its much purer than tap.
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I almost didn't buy it when I saw it was changed. I really liked the original version and didn't like the reviews talking about how horrible it tasted and that it was red now. Plus somebody raised the question about the water as you did. So I emailed the company and reviewed the info at their website. They answered stating they tested the charge with the iodine being packaged with water and said the charge lasted six months and that most customers go through a single bottle in three months so as long as it's used within six months, it's good. At that point I ordered it still worried about the supposed offensive taste figuring I'll just put the drops in juice or water instead of directly into my mouth. But no need. I still just put the three drops under my tongue. It's a bit stronger but nothing like the reviews made me fear. Last, I was thrilled to discover those three drops I take provide the amount of iodine four or five drops of the original bottle provided so we're getting more now for the same amount.
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It's certainly made the lighting in my videos better now, however I do plan on investing in a (Diva) ring light in the near future bc they pick up on the color pigment of makeup so well if you get a good enough quality one. For now, I am grateful for this little booger. Best wishes to you.
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I think you should send it back. First of all, I bought it for $20 less. It is in a tube, not a jar and I returned mine because it made my eyes swell up.
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The one I bought in early 2014 via Amazon does indeed have a flow (NOT a pressure) switch for the UV filter -- the lamp only lights when there is enough flow form the faucet to operate the switch. For the fellow who has taste issues with the UV -- you can add another final polishing filter after the UV filter and the taste is fine. 123filter.com said they were mulling changing the order of filters just to address this issue, but that was a few months ago, so don't know current status. 'course if you don't use the UV and you don't have problems it was overkill anyway, as you suggest.
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Mine is OK as long as you drink it black. I like how it still tastes good after an hour or more. But, you have to nuke it to get it not enough after that amount of time. I wouldn't buy another one.
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My wife and I both like "RedHots" brand. We bought THESE because of the low cost. We found Hoosier Hill to be just about as good as RedHots. My tastebuds are in very good shape, and we found NO problem like you described. Sounds like your batch got contaminated somehow.