I use reverse osmosis filtered water. Can I use this fountain without the foam filter?
1038144
I think it CAME with the filter, everything that was needed. Whether the filter was actually needed, I don't know. My cat used it from January until he died in mid March of last year, and I never even bothered to clean it, and it still worked fine. So maybe you wouldn't need the filter. I was just using tap water.
1038145
I use bottled water .... the foam filter seems to catch the cat's hair, food particles, etc. from getting into the pump. So, I would use the foam filter.
448209
No, it doesn't require a filter, just need to use distilled water and let it dry out after use.
173630
Yes, or you can use it in a drip-style coffee pot like Mr. Coffee. In this case, you don't need to use a filter.
1773560
yes, you can use the cool mist humidifier without the filter cartridge but I suggest you use distilled water, no problem
590435
Not unless you put it in the water before it enters the fountain some how. I don't know of any way of putting any filter on this fountain.
1637583
We have a reverse osmosis filter water line, and I use that. But I think that just tap water or water out of a filter jug should be fine
1406718
The reason we got a reverse osmosis system is because our water is very high in sodium and this is the only type of filter that removes it. you could probably get by with a good filter that is not reverse osmosis (an RO filter does waste a lot of water)
195605
You probably don't need the extra filtration, but without the filters, I imagine the water pressure within the fountain would be too great, and it would end up spurting water everywhere. Just a guess. However, on another note, I returned this fountain because the pump housing imparts a strong chemical odor to the water that even I noticed. My cat wouldn't go near it.
2040932
Yes - the filter inserts into a plastic straw, and you can simply take the filter out and insert the straw back in and you'll be able to drink with no filter without a problem. This works great when you're already drinking filtered water!
130783
Nope. No filter required. Nothing required but water. We love ours! Works well.
382838
You can buy a filter for it, but it is not required to make it work. I use distilled water in mine and there is no danger.
711838
I bought this for my 360 drinkwell, the white plastic one. But this filter si so much smaller than the original. I also noticed it does not have the foam that the original filter has. Does anyone tried this in this fountain?
1740683
Yes, RO removes fluoride... Here is a link to check out:http://www.infobarrel.com/Does_Reverse_Osmosis_Remove_Fluoride_in_your_Drinking_Water
465998
I actually don't use the filter. I used the one it gave me, but it only lasted a month or so, then I tossed it. The waterer works fine without it.
1314140
Hi Kenny: For fluoride reduction we recommend a reverse osmosis system. Thank You, WaterFiltersOnline
2180929
There is not a filter required on this particular model. It works fine, I've had for several months at work but it's a half gallon so it's goes through the water a bit faster than the ones I have at home but I've been quite happy with this one. Good luck!
483453
You need a filter. The pump has slits for the water to enter it, but it is not a true filter.