does the taster of the water change?
562518
I used it in the winter for some long runs and didn't notice a change in taste.
562519
Good question. If you were to think, the interior of the plastic might affect the taste of water, it probably isn't the case. I just find water tasting how it is supposed to be.
2224398
Yes it does. I have now been using this for a few months and have found it to work perfectly. No more bad smells or taste in my water. (filters can be purchased for about $10 each)
995013
Yes. The coffee or water is sitting on the plastic shut off. When you open the valve the liquid passes to the cup. It does not affect the taste.
2003479
Yep, totally depends on your consumption. Thanks to you I tested the water yesterday and OOPS, I have to change the filter, but we have this filter for at least 7 months
625333
I change the water a lot. It's just part of my kitchen routine. I wonder about your water type. We have really good water here but I have been places where the water had a strange taste. I love this dispenser.
1869233
I am not sure, I can only tell you that it made taste better than water which I used a zero water filter.
667293
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.
303052
In my experience with it, not bad at all. The water goes through the filter anyway so it tastes fresh. The more it use it the more the filter will wear away though so make sure you keep up with changing the filter as necessary.
17774
no, because you can put the water return head at the surface of the water, so only the filtered water is pours back in. i would still do regular water changes. hope this helps.
1982029
You can't change the filter on this unit. The filter last about 3 years, at which point you would just buy a whole new one. I have been using this for about a year and highly recommend it. It makes the water taste much better and it comes at a really decent price.
1036109
Yes. It seems durable and I have tested water that has set for a few days and there is no taste imparted.
613919
It is hard to say. The old filters used to have an indicator which was a no-brainer. I usually change mine every few (3) months or so (when I remember). If you notice the water filters more slowly, I would suggest to change it.
1266003
You don't say why you feel you have to change the filter. If it is plugging up I could be contaminants in the water like minerals and such. This could be especially true if it's your own well. If it's taste it could still be the water. I usually get at least 5 months before I start noticing degradation of the water's taste. I live in a city and the water is treated which in most cases I believe extends the life of the filter.
1590393
I haven't found the filter to make a difference in my coffee. However I have found that it takes a long time after descaling even with lots of rinsing, to restore the taste. See if plain water tastes the same as it does directly from the tap but after you've run it through
284108
They have a recommended change schedule based on time and/or gallons, but you will be able to tell with the water taste. It also depends on the water quality within your area. I'm in Virginia Beach and the water quality is better than Florida, so my filter does last longer here. Flow rate can be deceiving since water pressure is not always the same. Amazon sells a water hardness tester, it could be helpful to better monitor your water quality!
1524678
Depends on what you're asking. - If you mean does the water have a plastic-type taste to it, then I haven't ever noticed the water tasting like anything but water, even after a few days. Like Nightwatch said, just get it out of the way from the get go by leaving it full of water in the sun & rinse. - If you're asking if the plastic absorbs taste from liquids it carries (like gatorade or juice, etc.), I couldn't tell you. I've never put anything other than straight water in them.
15532
Yes. Initially, I thought it was just discoloration, and I did notice that sometimes the water would taste funny every now and then, almost metallic. Upon inspection today, I found out that the discoloration was a rust spot that penetrated from the interior wall to the exterior wall of the bottom chamber. Really disappointed about the quality control of this product, and wondering if the rust was contaminating our drinking water.