can i clean the combination filter in water? the black one not the white one.
1178892
I do. It stretches a bit but it still works for me. I try to get a new one once a year or when I move.
1178893
I don't know why not. Just make sure that it is completely dry before you put it back in the machine.
628713
I don't think so. I've taken the filter off and cleaned it pretty thoroughly a number of times, using another vacuum and a brush, and gotten it quite clean. I haven't taken the jump and tried to wash it with soap and water, as I would with a truly reusable filter. Now that I've bought a replacement filter, I will try to wash and reuse the old one I had, but they don't call it "reusable."
93528
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.
1224050
You are doing it right. This is a gravity filter. The water is purified by slowly passing through the black activated charcoal media. It could take up to an hour for all the water to pass through the filter(s). However, sometimes these filters get a little clogged up and slow down significantly. In that case take a sponge with a "soft" scrubber back and gently scrub the filter's surface. Rinse the filter with water and you should see an improved rate of gravity filtering. If your filter(s) have been used for a long while, and don't improve after scrubbing, it may be time to replace them.
1494313
I've had the same filter for years. I clean it with an old toothbrush and knocking it against something (outside). I didn't know I could wash it, till I came here to see about a new filter and saw all the comments about washing them.
365145
This will happen with virtually any filter medium, for a little while, whenever you first add the new filter substrate.....You can reduce {but not eliminate}this effect , by rinsing the filter media prior to installation....
1683926
I just cleaned mine actually...I just took it apart entirely and hand washed it like any other bottle...make sure u don't wash the filter though...that was just how I did it!!
28744
The correct way is to replace them, although I'm sure you could rinse them without any damage to the filter.A new filter comes with the unit. Hope this helps ~
1784123
You probably need to clean the filter every week until it seems cleaner. It is never completely cleaned but you can see through the water. Hope that helps.
515649
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.
1692151
Yes you can. DE filters clean the water quicker but you to replace the DE every time you backwash. Make sure the pump you have will line up with the filter.
1875590
What I did was vacuum the actual blue filter thoroughly as it really didn't look very dirty even though I got a "change filter" message. Then I washed the plastic grid piece it fits into thoroughly and let it dry. I reassembled it and still got a change filter message. However, I discovered there is a tiny "reset filter" hole near the top of the inside of the unit where you place the filter. I stuck a paperclip in the hole and pushed, and now it's behaving as if it has a brand new filter! I think maybe if this is done on a regular basis that you can get a lot more use out of this unit, even though the filters are "no longer available."
1214422
I am not sure there is any way to really clean it. I think you may need to but replacement filters. I don't think that they were meant to be washed.
2170248
According to the owner's manual, the filter does not need to be replaced; it is reusable. The filter can be cleaned with warm water, but if it has a thick layer of lint/dust/whatever, I would suggest gently scraping that off with a toothbrush or something similar before cleaning it with water.
386605
Good news I tried something I took mine and rinsed it a few times under warm water then washed the whole thing in warm soapy water now it's nice and clean and good to go, it's all dry now so washing didn't ruin it. I couldn't get the filter out of mine either my friend has one same thing
664166
Sorry, I can't help with this. I returned the item due to poor performance and didn't have it long enough to have to clean the filter. Good luck.
805391
Hi Nick, I have the PF-2 filter and I also use a BB9-2 Black Purification filter along with it. I use two of each, but I understand you could use four of each at one time (the Pf-2 and the BB9-2 connect with each other. Good luck with your system. LD