Bought a bypass but my water and cubes still taste funky. My tap water is fine. What's happening?
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There are 2 things you nee to inspect: 1- check the water tank inside the refrigerator, remove and clean if necessary. 2- if you remove the original filter you need to install an outer filter in the water line that go inside the ice maker and water thank. If the problem persist replace or inspect the water valve on the back of refrigerator beside the compressor assuming that this refrigerator is an (Artica) by GE. Some ref comes with 2 filters check for that to.
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Not sure what tour question is, but am wondering if you turned off the water supply before installing. I've forgotten this step and had it leak. Once I redid the installation process, it worked quote fine. If that's not the problem, maybe it is a defective filter? Wishing you luck.
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I can't say for sure. Are the particles black? If so, they could be particles of carbon from the filter. If that's the case, and if you have run water through the filter before using it, the filter may well be defective. I haven't personally encountered this problem.
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As long as you clean it out before using it the water tastes great. It honestly makes my tap water taste better because it keeps it so cold. If your bottle is making it taste strange try washing it or if your using the straw lid change the straw.
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Honestly my tap water is HORRIBLE and I didn't change my filter for 2 months. I never had problems with smell or the quality. Do you have pets or anything else that might be causing it?
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It could be defective. However, I know after you replace one, and the older filter has captured a lot of particulates in it, the water flows through it slowly. When a new one is put in, it seem to flow through fast just because it hasn't captured any of the microscopic particulates yet. As the activated charcoal in the filter captures more particulates, it will begin to slow down some.I suggest you call Brita on their customer service number and express your concerns. Most of the time these companies are very interested in making sure you are satisfied, so call them.
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Sounds like you got a defective one. Mine was easy to swap out, no issues. I made sure the center post was properly inserted into the bottom of the valve. I swapped out my old one because it was doing the same thing, letting water out of the waste when in filter mode. It seemed to be related to the lack of spring tension keeping the handle down vs anything else. Good luck.
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Try removing the mineral stones on the bottom. Clean the container and rinse the 5 stage filter. Refill. Should be fine
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Seems like a filter issue. Needless to say you've checked that water is flowing and that the filter is sitting correctly all the way in the base in the pool of water, right? Many after market filters don't fit well and you really have to stretch and really push them into the base.
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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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Make sure you're not using distilled/reverse-osmosis or high-alkaline water, the vapors won't come through if you do. If straight tap water yields the same results, return the defective unit.
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When the tubing/plastic is brand new it can taste bad. I get concentrated lemon juice and mix with water and then soak my bladder & tube for a few days when brand new and from time to time after that.
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I have the same issue, I tried to use cold water, tap water, filtered water same results. Let me know if you get an answer.Christophe
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Maybe you put too much water. You need to fill the upper part until the word H2O and stir this water in the bottom part. Put enough coffee to fill the filter and dont push it
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Rich dyroff my guess is that u have well water from ur tap with no chlorine in it?? Or u did the test and had a leak with the filter
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No I have not notice a sweet taste after filtering my water. Look at from this angle, it is far better having sweet water than having to drink water that has the rotten egg smell/taste. If you are really that concerned about the sweet taste of the water call up or email Sawyer and get their official say on the matter or send a water sample to a public water testing facility and see what they determine is in the water that you are filtering. That's about all I can say on the matter. Good Luck.
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I would purge the system completely. The pump should make a coiling sound . Also invest in a tds meter. Does it taste worse that the tap water? If so you might have it plumbed backwards.