My last water filter (which cracked!) was the clear plastic version. Is this an update to the crummy clear plastic design?
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I do not know which replacement filter you are referring to, so probably cannot answer your question. I used to buy my filters from Electrolux but for the last year or so, have purchased them from Amazon. The filter I use seems identical in every way to the one I purchased through Electrolux. Same packaging, style etc. So far I have had no problems with the plastic cracking. This opaque plastic is the one I have used since buying my Electrolux refrigerator six years ago. The only reason I purchased thrpough Amazon was the speedy delivery, Electrolux took much longer to send shipment. Hope this helps.
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Mine all cracked, too. I don't know how long they're supposed to last, but I have found these more durable: New Wave Enviro BpA Free 1 Gallon Water Bottle (Round)
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It seems that the "A" is the same design but a newer model. However, reviews of the "A" model have said that the new darker plastic is giving a bad plastic taste to the water, thus, you are probably better going with the older model until they remedy the issue. HOWEVER, it seems this seller may be selling the new "A" model instead and just picturing the old one, so you would be wise to confirm which you are receiving or at least confirm if they will accept returns (for which you will probably have to pay return shipping)
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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."
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I copied this from a web site (waterfilters.net)Culligan has discontinued the IN-1 filter and replaced the IN-1 filter with newer technology. The Culligan IC-EZ-3 inline filter system has replaced the Culligan IN-1 system. The Culligan IC-EZ-3 has different fittings and will completely replace the Culligan IN-1. I had to remove the fittings and just stick the water line into the filter.I like the newer design,easier to replace the filter.
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This is my second one. The last one cracked after about a year of my grandson abusing it. You have to change the filter when the flow slows down. Plain and simple, the filter is getting clogged by your dirty water or dirty pipes. Just think about how much trash is in that filter (and not in your body) when it slows down then simply twist out the clogged filter and replace it with a clean one. We use ours many times a day, so my grandsons have clean water and I don't have to sweat my coffee pot getting clogged with calcium like the fast couple did, before the filter.
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No, it is black plastic with a white step graduation water guide. The black does make it more difficult to see inside when filling, but I have not had any issues with it. It has been no problem to clean but I do use filtered water.
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It is a plastic and mess type filter that you use over and over again, i.e. permanent filter. It's very easy to clean also. I hoped that helped!
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I think I do not know which new easy clean version are you talking about, but at the time I bought these two they were the "old model".
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I'v had mine for a couple months now and have no need to change the filter, It's a metal type filter and completely washable, just rinse and re-use I use mine for loose leaf tea and works wonderful. Hope this helps
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Yes, and contrary to what the company argues it doesn't last as long as the old design. When the top of pitcher is filled with tap water, some of the filter material floats out into the water on top of filter. Was an outstanding product until company became greedy and started recycling filters in El Paso (or maybe they are taken across the border)? Those that don't know that there was a design change must be fairly recent customers.
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If you ever need to get a replacement for an S Filter, you can write us at help@kaffeologie.com. The new version of the S Filter has rings on each side of the mesh so it can no longer separate. All S Filters we sell (and any replacements we send) are the new version.Thanks,Nate
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Mine did this too. I bought a whole new one instead of filters. It's only a few bucks more and you dont have to mess with the filter even if its a little wasteful.
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I have not noticed a change in water flow between the original filter that comes with the new filter unit and the replacement filters that I have used. I have been using the Culligan water filter system since May of 2012 and have replaced the filter many times. I replaced the water filter about 2 weeks ago. Your question made me curious about how much water flow I am getting thru the new filter so I did a measurement test. The test result shows that it takes me 7 seconds to fill one 8 ounce cup full of water. Of course, the flow decreases as the filter is used and it reaches the time to replace the filter. The water pressure in my home is 82 PSI (measured by my water company). I hope this information is of use to you.
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FYI, if you drop it hard, which is likely before end of useful life, you should replace it since the filter may be damaged. http://www.princeton.edu/~oa/manual/water.shtml
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Yes, as you can see the clear water dispenser is plastic & water goes into it & down a hard plastic tube. I don't if that answers your question but hope so.
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you see the white plastic housing thats where the filter is. so you slide the top to the right and you can see the filter, its easy to change the filter. no major reassemble, it only took me like a 1 min to complete it.