Just bought this, installed it but the water tastes horrible. Same as tap. Anyone getting this issue?
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I think the directions said you had to run quite a bit of water when you first replace the filter. We did that and had no problems with the taste. Hope it gets better.
1689677
Water tastes fine to me. No problems at all with the 531130 system. My water, though safe from the tap, is horrible without the filtering system.
1872170
I received my unit today, and got the same smell after my first gallon of water. That prompted me to search for some answers. Someone suggested to replace the plastic container with the glass one. I've done that, but the smell seems to be present in the glass bottle too. I wonder what material the pipes inside the unit are made of. The only hope it might get better with more usage. We'll see.
1978856
We have only had ours for two weeks...the tank is so murky as the filter really only pulls water from the very surface (not lower in the tank). The light onyl comes on sporadically. Seems like bad quality to me.
883260
It tastes like stale alka seltzer. I switched to essentia ph 9.5PH water it tastes much better.
776389
just got mine out of the box and i'm having the same problem. the filter holder is hot, the steamer seems to be working, but water isn't going through. i thought i tamped the grounds too much, so i have now tried with a loose tamp and with no coffee grounds at all. All I get is a horrible noise. I'm very frustrated!
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I'm guessing you didn't get enough water pressure through those two ceramic filters to start with or else you have the muddiest water. I've had my Berkey for 2 years now and it also is starting to slow down. Haven't even taken the filters out yet to give them a rinse off. I swear by my Berkey. Pure bottled water taste and hopefully purity and the filters just keep on going.
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Be mindful of the water pressure when you switch over to the filter. The filter will not withstand the same type full-flow as your tap. I had the same leaking problem initially but it took two tightenings (re-seats/slight turns on the bottom) and the leaking stopped for good.
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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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This water tastes like plain distilled water, and I'm using a pretty nasty source of tap water in it and still getting zero water(I use a tester). I think you'll find the taste of this water to be to your liking, but use two charcoal filters instead of one, that's what I do and the water tastes great and no fluoride!
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Are you using filtered water or distilled water? These were suggested to me, in lieu of tap water. Maybe this will make the difference. We have had no problems!
1238036
Say goodbye. I think I fixed ours once, something to do with a thermostat or something and it died again soon thereafter. Dispose of it responsibly and head to Costco for another cooler. We found one that we can still use the Greenway filter system with, so it's the best of both worlds. A reliable cooler and we can filter our own tap water. Hope that helps.
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My system had that same bad taste and odor. I even flushed the system many times and unplugged the UV lamp and still had the same outcome. The water tasted fine after many flushes, but returned to the same bad taste/smell after a few days EVERY time. Even with the UV lamp unplugged. I believe there is something toxic in the tank and have gotten rid of this system. Good luck.
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Yes, I have it on my well system, hooked it up last week, and everything appears normal, no drop in pressure or volume. We have extremely hard water (24 gpg), and we have a water softener on the hot water side of our supply The shower walls appear better already, water appears to bead more, and drinking water has no smell or off tastes. If you're not handy with plumbing, I would recommend that you hire someone to do the install.
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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.
1479209
The cartridges that come with this are garbage as are the replacements. I bought some activated charcoal for $6 or so, popped the top off, rinsed off the fiber filter and refilled. I did that about a month ago and the water still looks good. I have enough charcoal for the rest of time.
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From what was told to me from "repairmen" ...can push button next to green light, several times to reset ...light to green ....and definitely if the water tastes "funny", change filter. Manufacture recommendation is ..."change every 6 months"...but I personally am @ the 10-month "mark" and light is still green and water has no "funny' taste ... I recommend have a new filter "on hand" ..just be proactive/preventive ...