Does this filter have a shelf life & how long?
2009164
The package comes with a date I assume is manufacture date, the package says shelf life of 3 years. It does say not to use with brackish or salt water as well. hope that helps./
494471
I believe mine lasts about 2-3 months. I fill about a pitcher a day or so. I do notice some of the black bits ( charcoal?) floating on top of the filter before it goes through but that's all. My unfiltered water is in the 280 range.
2013617
CharlesouTou are welcome. This has been a great filter. I have had it running continuously (other than cleaning) for more than 7 years with no problems.Mark
145378
Yes, not sure how long the filter lasts but pretty much depends on the usage I guess.
144371
Mine last about 3 months even though I used it a little longer until I ended up ordering a 3 pack. There's also a sensor that tells you when the filter is done.
702690
I can't answer that question. I have the filter in and on a daily use it lasts approx 3 months for me. I drink alot of water so it is active all day.
10310
Great question. There is no specific "shelf life" because nothing that allows the straw to work correctly stops working over time if the straw is not being used. If you do however use the straw, the life is determined by the type of water you draw through it. If you wish to do long term storage after a short use, you can follow the steps we provide you to clean and dry the filter. As long as it is properly prepared for long term storage it can then be stored indefinitely until it is needed again.
1064808
I've owned a unit about two years. I replaced the filter after year 1 and just replaced it the second time. The unit seemed to work OK, but the filter does get a little "grungy". I'd say replace at least once a year (I only run the unit during the winter and early Spring months-November to April)
1227950
I have been using these filters for the f]past 5 years. From information received from the company's website, I have always understood them to last 12 months.
805584
I asked the manufacturer this same question. They said as long as the filter passes the blue dye test, then it is still good to use. Filter life is not a matter of time, but rather media integrity. They would not predict a shelf life related to time. Said "always test the Cannister using some blue dye in the water, before using for drinking purposes". I have a canister over two years old that is still good.
1603063
I don't believe there is anything in the filter that would prevent long term storage. I have stored them for over a year with no problem.
1181176
The filter is good for one year and rated for 3200 gallons. The filter is certified for this life by the Water Quality Association (WQA) so this is not just a manufacturers statement, but a certified statement that has been tested in a lab. Thanks for asking!
104311
I have used this type of replacement filter for about six months. Each filter seems to work as well as the name brand. I see no difference - except price.
2109140
Ditto Donna BUT I saw on their web site that you can vacuum the filter (usually 12 months from the time you started using it) and that the filter should last a total of about 2 years. Now we know why it was a Gold Box Deal when we bought them!
1931175
I don't know. Depends how much you use it but you can generally tell when it's not filtering well. Water starts tasting like its right out of faucet. We have 3 - 5 people in house with quite a bit of use and it usually lasts about 2 yrs We've used that particular filter for more than 30 yrs. like it the best. Does great job. Lasts longer than most
735205
The SRWH is a sealed unit and does not have a replacement filter. Discard at the end of the filter life (about 1 year).
780498
I am not sure, but they have lasted us about the same time as the original filter supplied by the MFG, about 6 months. We are a family of two.