Can I get a 2nd bacteria test for my tap? Raymond Jann? Per city there is no chlorine with my PUR filter and it tested positive for bacteria? UGH!
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I just ordered another kit. I would always test from the tap and not the filters. these tests are inexpensive enough that I test fairly frequently.
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Dear Suzanne:I have tried the ZeroWater ZT=2 on regular tap water (registering over 300 consistently) and in a jug of distilled water, registering anywhere from 0 to 100. I trust what it says. My suggestion: try it on both to see what results you get. I trust it. Paul
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Hi Mary, personally I am on city water and use my filter for final polishing and not primary filtering. I would suggest you have your well water analyzed then contact Aquasana's technical support and forward them your lab results and let them tell you if their filter system is capable of purifying your water to potable standards. Please be absolutely aware of chemical toxins and biological pathogens that your lab will be able to identify. On a final note depending on you geographical location, we need to also be concerned about radiological contamination. To some extent there is a filter that is capable of addressing that problem too. If need be, ask me about it and I will look it up for you. Hope this response is of some use.
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I had already tried pumice on my toilet and was entirely unsuccessful. I thought I had wrecked the porcelain with that process but after I tried the Shaws Pads I realized my toilet could be like new again! I can not tell that the porcelain has been damaged at all. If anyone is concerned about that happening I would considering testing a small area before diving into the whole job.
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I can see the reason for the long wait. If you're using tap water, there's going to be chlorine. Your charcoal filter will eventually adsorb all the chlorine out of the water, but not right away. The wait is so the Chlorine is completely gone out of the main tank and doesn't kill any of the SafeStart bacteria. The longer you wait, the less Chlorine.
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I install my system 2 weeks ago and I have the same problem ( is like a "rubber" taste)... is not the UV unit .Probably is the reverse osmosis unit (first choice) I will by pass this unit to see if the bad taste continue ( or not...)...
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I don't know what to say because I use clean tap water originally.Even unfiltered water has not any odd taste/smell .But I can tell you that Brita Filter eliminates chlorine ingredient of my tap water.
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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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Iam on a well system, water was checked before i installed this system, all my readings were satisfactory at that time, The filter system was really old so i just updated to this system.i have not checked the water now.
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Here's what I got from Filtrete: Thank you for contacting 3M, the innovation company, Construction & Home Improvement Markets Division. 4US-MAXS-S01 = Sediment, Chlorine, Taste & Odor, Microbial Cysts, LEAD. 4US-MAXL-S01 = = Sediment, Chlorine, Taste & Odor, Microbial Cysts, LEAD.Select VOC's including: Select herbicides, & pesticides. Also equivalent to dual stage filteration. If you need any further assistance, please feel free to contact us directly at 1-800-537-9514. We are available Monday through Friday from 7:00 - 6:00 CT. In the event that you need to call, please mention this email so that we may access the file that has been created under your name/email address. We appreciate your interest in 3M products! Regards, Brenn D. 3M Customer Contact Center Construction & Home Improvement Markets Division 1-800-537-9514 www.3m.com
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I was wondering the same thing. In my area there is a lot of chlorine in the tap water, (you can smell it). Plus, don't you have to let the water settle to the same temperature as your tank? I've got a lot of money invested in my fish and I'm kind of hesitant about risking killing them all by mistake. I called PetSolutions.com to ask and they said it had to be filtered water. What I started doing is setting the refill buckets up on the platform of my 6 ft. aluminum ladder and letting it siphon back into the tank, that way it doesn't disturb anything.
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I agree with John's response. I change mine at 6 months. I notice in the last 2-3 weeks that the chlorine taste will start making a return. I live in Pittsburgh PA and they use quite a bit of chlorine in our city tap water. Its not anywhere near 2500 gallons by the time you can taste it - closer to 500 gallons MAX. Excellent filter though! I was going through brita pitcher filters once a week or about every 10-12 gallons if that says anything of the chlorine levels here(unfiltered it like drinking from a swimming pool)
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Unfortunately, I think I do know the source of your problem. In August last year I purchased three filters from a vendor on Amazon. When I received them I noticed a few aspects that were different. The caps were red not blue; the filters were shrink wrapped rather than the usual cardboard container and; there were product information sheets enclosed. I contacted the vendor and he offered to accept the filters in return and refund the purchase. Since he seemed willing to stand behind his product, I kept the filters. About 5 weeks later I needed to replace the filter. When I installed the new one and tried to flush water through it I discovered the same phenomenon that you describing: I believe what both you and I saw is activated charcoal which being released. I would return the filter immediately. I was impressed with the integrity of the vendor that sold me the defective filters (I think the company name was something like Tune to Music). I emailed them immediately after installing the defective filter. He responded immediately by crediting my charge card and saying I did not need to return the filters. He explained that they were purchased from a supplier that for other reasons he was no longer affiliated with. I assumed that he got burned with defective merchandise from that vendor but made good on our transaction! In the past these filters had been in stock at Amazon and I never had a problem with them. When I replaced the defective filters, I again ordered from Amazon and the vendor actually filling the order was AtoZSales. The filters were LG OEM and exactly what I expected!
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I am not certain about the bacteria; however, I can tell you it does not smell like chlorine. Hopefully this helps you.
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I would not recommend these filters. I ordered the 3 pack and 2 of 3 never worked. See my recent post from me and others on the many, many complaints. Even after flushing 5-Gal through the filter there was a terrible chlorine taste. If you do purchase I would get them from Lowe's. You will need to find your model number which is inside the door. GOOD LUCK!
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Possibly.... it cant hurt. But it may just be the amount of chlorine in your water? I tested it with my PUR filter- to see if the filter worked! Glad to say it did.
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I also noticed this on my last order from Amazon. Prior experience has always been dry. I found this issue after their return period so, now what? All filters in the package were wet and had a little charcoal coming out.