How many uses is the filter good for? How many ounces or gallons of water can I use this bottle filter before it needs to be replaced?
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The directions say its good until the water flow is restricted. I only use it one a year for camping so its only filtered about 15 gallons so far for me.
1977176
I'm not sure about what type of water bottle.. I use a Nikken Aqua Pour (old unit) that filters the water about 6 times. It works great with this dispenser. I'm sure you could have water delivered in 2 or 5 gallon bottles from a local water distributor or purchase at a whole foods type of store.
85677
I'd say the two-month time on each filter applies if you're using it a lot, say 5 liters a day. Otherwise, you can keep it for 3-4 months.
1235214
It depends on which size container you have. We have the Burkey Traveler which is a little over a gallon and it only uses one filter at a time, but some of the larger containers use two at a time.
538238
It really depends on how much you use it, it says about 16 gallons per filter, but I've found that it varies from time of the year (you drink more water in the summer), I'd say you would have to replace a filter at least once every 2 months.
1812405
This filter requires no additional maintenance, but it is recommended for hard water. If you already have filtered water or use distilled water, you won't need this filter. The directions say to change the filter every 30- 40 fill-ups. To me, that sounds like a lot. If you use the machine every day, you'll have to replace the filter in about a month and a half, and that can just get too expensive! I wanted to return my filter, but the return shipping was just outrageous, so I've kept it and will use it but not order replacements! Hope this helps!
1909734
This particular filter is 10,000 gallons but how do you know when you use 10,000 gallons, right? I use it mainly in my composting so I think it should last me quite a while. Also, if you get this one, and have to take it off your hose, lets say, to wash your car, keep the end with no filter pointing up as the charcoal will spill out. I hope at least some of this info is beneficial.
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According to their website, filters should be replaced every 6 months. We've been using ours since 9/2012 and haven't replaced the filter yet. The water is still tasting good. Your water usage would effect how often the filter needs replacing.
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You use 5ml for every 10 gallons of water upon the setup and use it with every water change but only use it in the water you are changing for instance if you take out 10 gallons of water you add 5ml of it to the 10 clean gallons that you are putting in that's all you need and this bottle will last you quite a while if you have only one or two medium sized tanks. This is the proper way to use it as per the instructions that are on the bottle and I called them to be sure.
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I filter 2 to 3 gallons of water per day. A filter lasts me about 3 months, maybe a little longer. There is a little bit of black bits that float on the water before it goes down through but that's not a problem. I haven't had all those problems that others are talking about.
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I can't say how many gallons before its done but these filters with moderate usage last upto a year. I use mine for my koi pond and water for my dogs. I test the water often because I need to keep the chemicals out of my koi water and this is my second filter. The first one last one year give or take a month. I expect the second to last the same.
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According to Lotus, the purpose of the filter is to remove excess humidity in the air allowing the Lotus to infuse more ozone into the water. They recommend replacing the filter every 3 months based on average household usage of 4 people using it 2 times a day. I only use mine once a week (at most), so I figure that 1 use per day should be good for 45 days, therefore my use of once per week should be good for almost a year. (7x45=315 days), but that is just my opinion.
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Brita Bottle Replacement FiltersI have the same question as Uriel Rendon above.... Does anyone know how long a (replacement) filter will last? I know the answer probably has to do with the quality of the water source you're filling the bottle from, but there must be some 'average' life span......
436692
My filter was in use and was not replaced for approximately 18 months. I would say we have moderate water and ice usage.
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The filter is replaceable. Therefore, it can be taken out, and the bottle still be used and drink from the straw. Hope this helps you out.
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The company advises to replace each year but I have used them up to three years before replacing. I purchased this last year and did not realize how big they are. You may want to purchase smaller bottles.
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Hi! I think between 1-2 minutes should be good. You can fill either a pitcher (or gallon container) twice, and just empty that water out. Your filter should be good to go after that. Hope this helps!