do you have to use the filters? I am distiller ng water for neti pot use nasal cleanse and am out of filters.
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It is my understanding the primary reason for the filters is to enhance the taste, and it certainly does that for me, and I prefer using them. Other than that, I don't think the filters are necessary. I recommend you refer to your original manual for further clarification
605820
In my opinion, yes. The filters are very cheap and do the final step in the distilling process.They are also long lasting. but I doubt that you could ever tell the difference between the filtered and unfiltered
605821
In my opinion and what I have done thus far is use the filter. Notice I said filter and not filters. I have used one filter since I have owned the machine. I never change the filter and I doubt I would ever have to since it filters the freshly distilled water. Taste has not been affected and the only reason I can see for the filters is to ensure no particulates from the machinery would ever enter the water. That said, it should be impossible during the life of the machine for any particulates to break loose. These are copper pipes used for the distillation so the filters are either a money maker or just a fail safe is all. In my opinion and what I have done thus far is use the filter. Notice I said filter and not filters. I have used one filter since I have owned the machine. I never change the filter and I doubt I would ever have to since it filters the freshly distilled water. Taste has not been affected and the only reason I can see for the filters is to ensure no particulates from the machinery would ever enter the water. That said, it should be impossible during the life of the machine for any particulates to break loose. These are copper pipes used for the distillation so the filters are either a money... » Read More In my opinion and what I have done thus far is use the filter. Notice I said filter and not filters. I have used one filter since I have owned the machine. I never change the filter and I doubt I would ever have to since it filters the freshly distilled water. Taste has not been affected and the only reason I can see for the filters is to ensure no particulates from the machinery would ever enter the water. That said, it should be impossible during the life of the machine for any particulates to break loose. These are copper pipes used for the distillation so the filters are either a money maker or just a fail safe is all. « Show Less
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If you do not use these you will be consuming Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) such as chlorine. VOCs turn into a gas at a lower temperature than water does, therefore if the filters are not used they will condense back into your drinking water. The filters are there to capture these VOCs in the charcoal.
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In my opinion and what I have done thus far is use the filter. Notice I said filter and not filters. I have used one filter since I have owned the machine. I never change the filter and I doubt I would ever have to since it filters the freshly distilled water. Taste has not been affected and the only reason I can see for the filters is to ensure no particulates from the machinery would ever enter the water. That said, it should be impossible during the life of the machine for any particulates to break loose. These are copper pipes used for the distillation so the filters are either a money maker or just a fail safe is all.
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If you don't use the filters, you are not truly distilling the water. The filters act to filter and remove the various contaminants and microbes from the water. If you are using the distilled water for neti pot use to cleanse your nasal passages, you need to filter the water.
872058
No, no filter is required. However, mine came broken... I do not recommend.
2130725
Yes. You do need to clean the filters. However, I did not read that until the third filter. When I tried to clean it saw what was going into my body and stuck on my fingers with a horrible smell, I decided right then to finish up with this cycle and move onto a smoke free life. Today has been three months and ten days.
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Nope. No filter required. Nothing required but water. We love ours! Works well.
435593
Yes, you must have one of those to be able to use the filters. I love using the filters. If someone had not already beat me to it I was going to invent filter. Lost out again on a winner. Hope this helps you.
1048145
it does have a filter. I've been told if you use distilled water you really don't need the filter. I use distilled water but just left the filter in
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There's no filter. Depending on usage and water type, cleaning to remove scale may be required every other week to optimize performance. If you live in a hardwater area,its recommended to use distilled water. Easy to clean comes with small cleaning brush. if scale becomes difficult to remove with brush you can clean with 1tsp of vinegar( intruction in booklet) I have been using our 2 units since Dec. 24th and have no signs of scale. We use distilled water .Hope this has been helpfull
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I use filtered water as well and still use the charcoal filters. They help keep the water fresh throughout the week in between cleanings.
1176646
i stopped buying them a while back...i just used without filter and cleaned it out weekly. About a year ago, i bought them on amazon.
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Yes you still need to replace it. Distilled water is not treated and often is able to grow more bacteria (no chlorine) so your filter can actually become a breeding ground for bacteria that are put into the air should you not replace it regularly.
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No but I just removed the di filter and it worked fine for drinking. I run the waste water into the washer so I don't waste it
1640285
Absolutely you can clean the filters , you can rinse the filters with cool running water and one filter can last for months. its been three months so far since I've actually replaced a filter . I purchased a pack of three filters and I'm still on the first one using this method .
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I don't think you need to. The neti pot should be used only by one person. After each use, make sure you rinse the area that comes into contact with your nose well along with the rest of the pot. Allow it to air dry in a clean place. Don't share with another person.
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Dear M.Thompson,Thank you for your inquiry. Filter is not required. Please use regular home water. Do not use distilled water.Please feel free to ask us if you have further questions.Best regards,M deals
2196489
I did not use the filters as we have a whole house system on our home as well and a reverse osmosis drinking water system. I only used the RO water in the fountian. My bulldog puppy has they unit chewed up with in a week :(
1781448
Nope, Ive now had mine for quite a while and everything is working just fine. No filters needed.
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I don't know why you need to replace the filter, but if it's because of calcium build-up as mine were, soaking it in vinegar does wonders. I'm not an expert, but I don't think you must use a filter anyway. If you feel you must use one for your water, perhaps you can use a fine mesh filter such as those for coffee makers, and hold that over your mug? I now have a reverse osmosis unit, so my pot is spotless.