what are the alternatives to buying the manufacturer's filters?
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I just learned from my wife that Meijer does have a filter now. Haven't tried them though so don't know how good they might be. We have always used the manufacturer filters and they work just fine.
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Wanted to add. We love this filter too. Makes it possible to go away for four days and nights without worrying over water supply. It does make noise when the water level is low. Just fill it. We have two cats and the big one leaves bits that catch on the filter screen so we clean that frequently.
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I don't know of any generic or other ways. I do not recommend this product! It broke after a few months and warranty process is ridiculous! I have this one now and it is working great: http://www.amazon.com/Dogit-Design-Drinking-Fountain-Original/dp/B004OHQUUY/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1384033366&sr=8-1&keywords=dogit+fountain
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I don't know of any generic or other ways. I do not recommend this product! It broke after a few months and warranty process is ridiculous! I have this one now and it is working great: Dogit Design Fresh and Clear Dog Drinking Fountain, Original
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It's perfectly fine to operate with no filter. You may need to clean the foam screen on the intake pump (which disassembles for cleaning) a little more often - and even that's negligible - but using this product without a filter doesn't cause any problems. In truth, the primary function of the filter is to make the water "taste better" to your pet, much as Brita brand filter pitchers do for us humans. If you wanted to, you could even put a mesh bag with activated carbon filter media (available in aquarium supply) into the filter reservoir space, but there's really no need.
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We actually use fish tank filters, the kind that are blue and white and you can cut to any size. They have worked well with trapping debris, but I don't know if they are as good as charcoal filters.
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I searched the web for Petmate filters. Found lots of comments from people who adapted other filters, usually bigger filters to fit. That is not the best solution. Found them at Wallys. Shocked and amazed to find them there.. got the big pack. Hope they keep selling them. The kitties love the fountain.
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Petmate filters are not the only options, there are generic ones available. I had an earlier version of this item and it lasted about 3 years, I've had no problems with this product.
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I ordered mine from Amazon. I also ordered my replacement filters from Amazon. I have been told that you can purchase the system from Sears and Target.
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I found that World Market sells something similar, so the filters they sell work. It's not the double/different shapes, only a round one. But seemed to work fine. Good luck.
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Hi, we don't carry the filters but you can get it to a local store or here in amazon as well. thanks
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You can buy the filters for the big blue system on the website of ispring watersystems. They let you sort by big blue.
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Most likely eBay. Take measurements of the diameters. I haven't had to replaced any yet. I have only cleaned thoroughly then soaked in water treated with dechlorinator. Hope this helps. I have two of these and love them. I manually clean the filters with my garden hose monthly. Twice monthly during spring start up. I use the dechorinator then add beneficial bacteria in the base. Approximately 2 tablespoons.
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You can get them directly from the manufacturer, P3 International. Give them a call at 1 + (212) 741 - 7289. Filters are ten dollars each (when you factor in shipping - $7 without shipping).
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Yeah, they sell them on Amazon - the Satechi USB portable filters. They are the standard white filters. Hope that helps.
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You can order them from www.theperfectwater.com, Home Depot, or on Amazon. The perfect water will have every filter you need but you may find one of them cheaper elsewhere.
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I bought the permanent filter, I prerer it. You could use normal paper basket filters as well.
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You can buy square sheets of 120 or greater stainless wire mesh on ebay and cut your own round filters with scissors. I would just add a new screen over my old screen for a little more stability. All for under $10.
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On the other hand, buying bags would nearly obliterate the low-cost advantage.As for the filter, I rinse mine after brushing dust away, and replace it after it dries overnight.
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Dear Sharon, When I did locate the filters last year, I found that they cost almost as much as a new unit, so I bought a new one. Really hard to throw away something that works; built in obsolescence to the max. And I suppose I will do it again next year.
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There are two filters on it. You can get both from Amazon. The more temporary one is a "cut to size" and you can get two replacements if you're careful on the cutting. The permanant one has a serial number on it and you can just punch that into the search and it will cough it up.
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Sorry...Check on the description or look up your model number for matching filters.
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go on YouTube and it will help you a lot. there is a lot cheaper ways of doing a filtration as well
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Krups Original Filters -- available at Amazon.com or perhaps Bed Bath & Beyond. Less expensive at Amazon