I've been reading about unsealed filters. Are filters purchased through ZeroWater via Amazon sealed and therefore, uncontaminated?
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Yes, the filters are packaged in a plastic wrapper and therefore are uncontaminated.
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The filters I received via Amazon were individually sealed and all performed as expected. I've added them to my Subscribe and Save order.
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They may be sealed when when packaged, but mine were all open and two were wet on the inside when I received them. If I had to guess, I would say the top cardboard rings cut through the plastic during shipping. Very poor/cheap packaging.
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Hi David, Yes, everything was sealed. The outer package and then each filter was covered in a sealed white bag. My complaint is really centered around the performance of the filters.
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Our filters had a safety seal on the outer box and the filter inside was sealed in plastic. Total confidence.
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The ones we have purchased have been sealed in plastic and are working just fine for us.
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I have never received anything but "New" items from Amazon. B+W is a quality company that makes high quality products. If your filter looks ok, no distortions, blemishes or scratches...I would use it. I would still contact Amazon Customer Service if you are not comfortable or happy. They are responsive and should address your concerns. At least that has been my experience.Good Luck.
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Yes. The filters are the same in my other zero water products. There is one note. Zero water changed their filters in about mid-2012. My water cooler had to have a minor adjustment to use the newer filters. When I put the new style filters in my old Zero Water pitcher, it wouldn't filter the water to the full level in the pitcher. No problems with the 6-cup space saver, though.
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Joshua, The unit it sealed so it will not matter. Not that it looks like a good idea; people have put the filter in top the tank. You will like the unit. Best in the market.
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Actually, the filter doesn't have _any_ charcoal in it! Like K. Baker says, "The filter is like a very loose sponge." Actually, it's like two loose sponges glued to a center frame. [Makes ya wonder if/how the glue affects the water.] You can actually see through the "filter". I fail to see how these filters can do anything other than remove giant particulate; they're low-budget quality. But I'm a new Cleanflow owner--less than a week--so maybe I'm dead wrong about the filter's effectiveness... but how can a "see through" water filter be a good thing?
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I think if you just look for the filters, this same seller has them without the sealer. Hope that helped.
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Yes. Consumer Reports has it right behind Clear20 that I used BUT the hook up on the faucet made the base to leak and had to replace the whole thing !! So, I am going with ZeroWater.
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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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http://www.zerowater.com/faqs.aspx, that link tells you what zero water is certified in removing from the water. I hope that helps.
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Yes, it happened to my last orders. This never happened to me. One filter had water drops in the bag. something sticks to the filter. I didn't use it. It is not safe to use. 2 filters, I used, always spitted black charcoal and white dust in the water. I posted pictures with my product review. I contacted Amazon, and returned them to get money back.
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In my opinion, yes. The filters are very cheap and do the final step in the distilling process.They are also long lasting. but I doubt that you could ever tell the difference between the filtered and unfiltered
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I would refer you to the Berkey website. They list all the types of things their filters can deal with. Not knowing what the specifics are, I would not be able to say. You could send them an email. I am sure they would respond. I do know that their filter systems are used worldwide for clean water in remote places.
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I would contact the company and clarify. I use filtered tap water, but to be sure, I'd believe the company over a description on Amazon.
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The filters are not packaged 2 filters to a box as they are sold in retail stores.There are 12 filters each individually wrapped in plastic in 1 box. They arethe same exact filters that are sold in retail stores. I still had one on handwhen I received my shipment. There is no difference in the filters exceptin the packaging and price.
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Hello Edwin, My name is Doug. I cannot answer this question but I will give you the following so you may contact the seller direct. John Chen can be reached at: sales@ispringfilters.com. Hope this helps. Have a good New Year.
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Dear Valued Customer, Sawyer states, "The Sawyer Water Filters feature a 0.1 Micron Absolute Hollow Fiber Membrane, which uses medical technology developed from kidney dialysis. When the water is drawn through the filter, it flows through the side walls of the Hollow Fiber tubes. Sediment, bacteria, protozoa, cysts, and other contaminants are filtered out exceeding all applicable EPA recommendations. NO CHEMICALS, NO WAITING, NO PUMPING, NO WORRIES!" We hope that this sufficiently answers your question. Please let us know if you have any additional questions. Thank you for your inquiry. Sincerely, Thunder Mountain (ThndrMntn) Sales and Service
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Sorry, I don't know the context of the question. I had no issues with the filters, mount or packaging. Nothing was damaged or appeared used.