Is it supposed to filter very slowly? I filled the top 2 hours ago and it's not even half way through the bottom yet. Did I do something wrong?
1669078
Yes. It filters very slowly. if you have not watched the videos I recommend you do it.
1669079
No, it is supposed to be slow. This is especially true with a new filter. Make sure you don't drink the initial water you get, it will be horrible, by the second or third time, it's awesome for months. It will speed up a little too once its older
1669080
No, it does take long. But it is important to throw out that first filtering. We really like ours. We have had it for almost two years now. The only problem we experienced was the plastic movable part that one pushes to get the water to come out, broke. But I was able to buy a replacement quickly (I bought two, so if it happened again I'd be ready!).
1669081
Is it your first time using the system? The first time you run your water through the filter it will take a while. As the filter ages the water goes through quicker.
1669082
it is a slow process especially at the beginning. You did not do anything wrong!
1669083
If you just got it. You need to rinse the main filter if have not yet. When I first set mine up itt took some time to filter, but if your's is not new, you have to scrub the orange oxidation off the ceramic stone at the top. Hope this helps.
451837
I am on well water so mine is slow for the most part till the well pump kicks in. I have a friend who has a similar system who is on city water and his is slow also. I believe that it has to do with the filter. I know that my water tastes better with it. Hope this helps.
1499963
Go to their website .the first filling is slow as all the spaces have to get wet and then let water through, think of it as great sponge slowly absorbing fluid... But after that if you keep top half in water the bottom is always available. Maybe you have a silicon nut in wrong placeBut again they have always been able to answer all my questio either through website or by direct contact. We love ours.
1904287
Good question . I'm guessing that Culligan has changed the filter element/component for some reason . Mine is the same way and becomes progressively slower after about two weeks of use despite the fact that I replace the filter every thirty days . I presume it's because it is filtering and whatever is being filtered out is responsible for clogging the filter . The filter looks to be the same as previous filters but , as you pointed out , the slow flow has an unacceptable flow rate .I'll be looking for another filtering assembly next month .
1236683
You might want to check the pump for any kind of blockage,it does not come rushing our with any kind of pressure.I thought there would be more pressure coming out after I installed mine as compared to other filters I have had in the past...that is not the case with this filter/pump set up.
1128164
Seems like a filter issue. Needless to say you've checked that water is flowing and that the filter is sitting correctly all the way in the base in the pool of water, right? Many after market filters don't fit well and you really have to stretch and really push them into the base.
1933129
Hi - you may have a slow leak, make sure the top is screwed down tight before you insert the cartridge. Also make sure insert the cartridge fast ( screw on the cap) otherwise there is not enough pressure to push all the water out. If none of it works - return the unitgood luck
791592
I'm having no issues with the filtering speed. It may slow down with time but a fresh one filters a cup's-worth of water in no time.
2236914
My theory is that your plastic filter is not lined up perfectly. If you screw it in too hard, you can see a space where liquid can escape. It's more on the side than the bottom.
1139047
I just opened a new Pur filter, filled up my pitcher and 10 hours later all the water is still at the top. These filters are expensive so it is really frustrating to read this thread and realize that I probably just need to toss this filter in the trash.
1398277
Its true. In the first two or three weeks, it might take long time to fill. After that also, it is not like other filters where one can pour on the top and use at the bottom. It takes time to filter through two filters it has. If you have party at home, plan ahead and store water in other containers. :-)
108866
If you let the reserve tank actually drain, it takes about 2 hours to fill again. The only time we drain, is when the filters are changed.
388172
no answer i have the same problem. the filter takes nothing outwhen back flushing not happy good luck
196368
I tested mine out with fresh water then blew it out and put it in my bug out bag. It has been in there for around a year, I just took it out to put some more fresh water through it and it is completely clogged, Nothing being drawn through, then I blew through it and nothing came out, I poured some fresh water into it from the end and let it trickle through it. That loosened it up and I was able to suck fresh water through it.Now I am not so sure I trust it to filter water.
864620
It is slower than other, plastic filters I've had. After a few uses is seems to hit a rate of filling up in an hour or two. But then after a few more months, it started slowing down significantly. I took out the filters and gently scrubbed them with a soft brush as per instructions, put them back in and now it is back to normal. The more filters you have, the faster it will go. Mine came with two but had the capacity for four so I ordered and added the extra two. I tend to fill mine up before going to bed at night. Works great!
193504
Try filling it less. My epica does not overflow, but I nevervfill it to the line
2164390
Check to see if your water level is covering the entire intake pipe. It should be. Also, If you have the skimmer attachment installed, it might be contributing to the problem. I run my filter with it out of the intake line, with better results.