Has anyone checked the ph of the water coming out of the pitcher?
1035791
I have a pH meter that I use for wine making. It has a resolution of 0.01 pH, and an accuracy of +/- 0.01. I calibrate it before every use so I am confident of the reading. The pH of the water form the pitcher when new was just over 9 - about 9.03. After 4 months of use with the same filter is is now reading about 8.79. We use two to three pitchers of water per day.
1190427
I had a similar issue in a minor way with my first one. It stopped very soon. I figured it was just minerals that weren't secure. No big deal. The minerals are what alkalinizes the water. It's either just a minor flaw in the construction of the filter or some minerals got in there that were too small for it.
2201719
Yes. Use RO or drinking water and run threw zero water filter. PH up to 7.4 using ph meter to verify.
1353552
I used mine weekly for about 4 mos and then it started leaking. that seems to be a theme w/ this pitcher. i contacted the company and they didn't even have the decency to respond in anyway. that also seems to be par for the course w/ this item.
807489
I just got mine today and I'm very unhappy about how much sediment is in my cup. I didn't see any grounds, just a lot of sediment.
260822
Yes I fill the brewer part with water and then fill the pitcher up to the water line as well. I still top off my pitcher with a little water at the end of the brewing cycle as well because it comes out a little stronger than I like. Refrigerate when done.
885552
The pitcher can't "tell" when the filter is getting old. It's just a sensor in the lid that senses how many times it's been removed, etc. So it 'guesses' when its time to replace the filter. Holding down the button resets that counter to zero so do it when you put a new, fresh filter in and the light will give you an estimate on when to change the filter. I tend to use the filter at least a month after the light goes red.
214906
I'm sorry, I don't know. I have figured out how much to use to to get a full pitcher.
618766
No, it does not. You have to buy a pitcher separately. Stantevia's pitcher is great. It gives you pH 9+ Alkaline water. I highly recommend it as we all are under stress everyday, and eat more acidic foods.
81073
Depends,A year or so maybe.I would test the PH with another testing kit from time to time.
1049007
Youre right, the PH range is 0-14. the picture reads 18.3 because the meter was turned on without being submerged in anything.
5219
No. I use an electric kettle to boil the water and then pour it in the pitcher to brew.
772955
I don't believe this is the correct pitcher for that model. That model appears to have a center drip. This one has a side drip.
27967
No there is no indicator, you have to gage it on your own. We could always tell because the water stopped tasting & smelling as clean
27913
The filter is NOT in the correct position. Check the mark when you put the filter in. There is only one correct way. Mach the pitcher mark and the filter mark and the filter will go all the way into the pitcher. Enjoy.
2198109
I emailed Hamilton Beach last week and they finally got back to me (2 - 3 days, my foot). Anyway, the exact response from them says directly that there is no BPA in this model. Here is their exact response:Model 40911 does not contain BPA. The pitcher material is made of SAN (Styrene Acrylonitrile), which is an FDA approved plastic. -------------------So, it looks like you should be good to go. Now I gotta go and buy this thing, based on these reviews. :)
80495
My pitcher doesn't have a light, nor do I see one on the picture next to the question; maybe your refrigerator light is out instead.