Do you need to replace all the pellets once a month, or just add more as the pellets get low? Do the pellets themselves retain odor?
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The first month, I completely changed the pellets. Then the second month, I have been adding as the pellets get low. I haven't noticed the odor but next time, I may replace them completely.
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I do not change mine often, as you can just add pellets as needed. The pads actually hold the odor, but the pellets do not smell. Hope this helps!
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I have two cats and replace the pellets when I feel they are "getting old". Sometimes I replace them more than once a month and sometimes not. I do tend to add pellets when they are getting low. I don't notice that they smell or retain odor but as I said, sometimes they seem to need changing.
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I just add more pellets as they get low. And then clean the whole box once a month. Wash it out and dry it & then use all new pellets and start over. I don't notice any odor from the pellets themselves & I think that's because of what they are made of. But honestly haven't held any up to my nose. The odor I notice is when I need to change the pad and I do that every couple of days.
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We add pellets as needed. The pellets don't retain the odor, but we do start with fresh pellets after 4 wks. or so.
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They recommend changing the pellets once month. No the pellets do not retain odor.They work well.
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I just add additional pellets as needed. I have not had any issues with the pellets retaining oders.
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I am not sure, I found that the pellets turn to a dust once the cat pees on it. I found that this cat liter intensifies the bad smell that other liters rid of.
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I would still recommend bedding. I use Feline Pine for mine. There are cheaper equivalents out there and they all work great. When the pellets get wet they turn into a powder and dry into dust. I still have some stains on the bottom but we've never had anything leak through. I found using this type of product as a bedding greatly reduces any smells that can get trapped in them. I would stay away from anything that just absorbs it like cloth products because although it absorbs it the smell stays in that cloth. I say "yes" to bedding.
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I have had this unit for about 6 months now. To my knowledge, no parts need replaced. However.....the filters need replaced every month depending upon your home and usage. I have a cat and live with a smoker and I have found that the charcoal filters need replaced every month. They are pretty costly to me (about $36.00 for one). If I had to do it again, I wouldn't but this air purifier. I lived in a small-ish apartment with both the cat and smoker prior for several years, and the air purifier I bought from a Lowes type place, didn't have the maintenace that this one does.The only reason I had to change was that the Lowes-type-place didn't carry it any longer. Good luck. I have had this unit for about 6 months now. To my knowledge, no parts need replaced. However.....the filters need replaced every month depending upon your home and usage. I have a cat and live with a smoker and I have found that the charcoal filters need replaced every month. They are pretty costly to me (about $36.00 for one). If I had to do it again, I wouldn't but this air purifier. I lived in a small-ish apartment with both the cat and smoker prior for several years, and the air purifier I bought from a Lowes type place, didn't have the maintenace that this one does.The... » Read More I have had this unit for about 6 months now. To my knowledge, no parts need replaced. However.....the filters need replaced every month depending upon your home and usage. I have a cat and live with a smoker and I have found that the charcoal filters need replaced every month. They are pretty costly to me (about $36.00 for one). If I had to do it again, I wouldn't but this air purifier. I lived in a small-ish apartment with both the cat and smoker prior for several years, and the air purifier I bought from a Lowes type place, didn't have the maintenace that this one does.The only reason I had to change was that the Lowes-type-place didn't carry it any longer. Good luck. « Show Less
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Never thought of it. First impression is that it wouldn't be a sensible idea. The pellets last so long that changing them isn't a problem, and they don't hold odor.
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I change it once a month. I have 3 cats and 1 dog. Fill up the tank every other day.
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It depends on how many cats you have. As per the package instructions, one package of pellets, per box, per month, should be enough for one cat. I even stretch it out often a little more than that. With two cats (and especially if they are large cats), you might need to change it more often.
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I think it'd be okay to flush a few pellets (for example, sweeping stray ones off the floor) but I wouldn't dispose of large amounts in the toilet. I just dump the entire contents of the litter box every other day (no scooping-- just throw everything away). Refilling the box with a thin layer of these pellets every other day is comparable in price to carving out pee blocks from clumping cat litter, or sifting poops from the crystals, and it's much easier.
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Dear Mel, Thank you for your question. We typically recommend changing the filters of the BioGS 2.0 air purifier every 18 months based on average indoor air quality and 24/7 operation. It is possible you may need to replace the filters more often if you have more harsh air quality or high concentrations of air pollutants. It is normal for the color of the filter to change over time as the pollutants will be captured by the filters in the air purifier. We would recommend trying to maintain the filters more often to see if that will help. We hope this information is useful. Please feel free to let us know if there is anything else we can assist you with. Thank you and have a great day! Kind Regards, Rabbit Air Customer Care Team
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I just leave them until I do a whole pellet replacement. The pellets dry it out so you shouldn't have any odor.
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I am using it for my rabbit now. I just bought a corner regular litter box and put the pellets right in there. She took to it immediately. Its been a week now and I dont smell a thing. I leave the solids in there because they are dry and have no odor anyway. I will just dump it when it starts smelling.
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the instructions say to change it every two week but with my 2 cats constantly drinking I have to change it every week due to hair or bugs getting in it. I did notice that when I use filtered water I can go for 2 weeks. When I use tap water it starts to smell like aquarium water within a week and slim build up on the walls. I bought the reusable filter so I run it under water to take off any slim and I am able to use it for a month.
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How often do you change the box? I have two cats and change it twice per week. I also add about 1/4 cup baking soda to the litter once a week and a couple spoonsfull to the box. That seems to take Carr of almost all odor. I also clean the box with a hose about once every 6 weeks.
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To be honest not very often, probably about every six months. I give them a gentle rinse when necessary and they still seem to do the job! As I empty the inner container every day onto our compost heap there's never any smell.
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I haven't ever tried it although the owner's manual specifically says to not use pellets. I don't think they would smell but it may not work as well seeing as the pellets would interfere with the air flow within the grill.
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Manufacturer's recommendation is 6 months for the odor eliminator filter and 12 months for the HEPA filter. I purchased our Coway in November and haven't changed filters, for everything is working as expected right now.
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Yes, after a while it does start to smell, I guess when the box can no longer absorb it. We have three cats and I think we change the 2 boxes every three to four months. This may sound like a lot, but cleaning these boxes is so much easier than the plastic boxes that it is worth it. They are sturdy so I use them alone. Just give them a try but don't throw out you old system until you are sure, but I love these boxes.