Is this really necessary for the stainless steel model? I take mine apart and clean it thoroughly every time I change the filter anyway.
569099
I use the brush kit after taking it apart ,it gets into all the small areas where it gets slimy.
569100
Anything that has a pool of water that lays open to air will eventually collect contaminants that include a multitude of bacteria. These will develop a biofilm, a coating of bacteria that accumulate and grow on all surfaces. Let your unit run for a week or so, then run a finger over surfaces beneath the water. They will in most cases feel at least a little slimy/slick. This is bacteria. Even a stainless steel surface that appears spotless may have a film of bacterial growth. They're easier to clean, just be sure that you get to -every- surface area. Corners and crevices that are difficult to clean, thus not cleaned often/well, will harbor bacteria. If you clean it often, but do not get into the places that are difficult to reach, you'll need to do it again sooner. Those somewhat inaccessible places, uncleaned, will help to spread bacteria even faster all through your fresh, clean water and onto your freshly cleaned surfaces. In short, doing less than a diligently thorough, complete job is basically a waste of your time. Invest in a -good- tool or two that will make doing the job easier and more complete. Use a mild solution of household chlorine bleach with a drop or two of common dish detergent to clean your unit, then rinse it very thoroughly before refilling with fresh water. Keep your filters changed -often-. Animals have been drinking -nasty- water for a very long time, and only rarely do they suffer any ill effects from doing so. Even so, we want the best for our pets, and it's not difficult to ensure that they always have clean, fresh water. How well would you clean it if you were going to drink from it? Thanks for caring enough to ask, and for having a fountain for your critters. ;)
569101
Answer here...i take mine apart every week. If I don't take apart the three parts of the motor unit and brush it well, sometimes after cleaning I plug it in and have to play around with it to get the motor to run. Since I scrub the motor each week I find it rare to have that problem. It definitely is easier than cleaning the old Drinkwell with all the right angles!
569102
It was only a few weeks, and I couldn't figure out why sometimes I would plug it in and motor wouldn't start. Once I started taking apart the motor it rarely happens. Good luck
2154112
I got that a little bit and figured I didn't rinse all the suds out or residue from the cats built up in it. So, I thought I'd open the filter area to rinse that out too. Then, I wiped the whole thing completely dry and let the filter sit in the window sill to dry out. As I wiped the stainless dry with a paper towel, I did feel some film on it. So not sure what it was, but wiping it dry and leaving it out to dry did away with it.
2237351
I do not believe you will have to replace it. The part that removes the bad stuff is a 0.1 Micron absolute hollow fiber membrane inline filter so there is nothing that will get old. Also all you have to do to clean it is back flush it. For the price it is a great filter.
1380024
When you clean your filter, do you separate the filter segments? If you do, it should not add more than a few minutes to the time it takes to clean the filter normally. I replaced all the filter segments at the same time I replaced the manifold. It took about an hour but that is about what it takes me to disassemble and clean the filter.
1007481
No, the plastic ring is separate. I've replaced the filter many times, but always use the same ring, and my shop vac is probably 10 years old or so.
1403284
I don't use mine all that much, but I haven't had to replace the filter yet. I do clean it after each use, but that's easy enough to do.
1974724
I change mine every month with the filter, the filter get mold on it if left in to long. Better safe than sorry
461389
Hi - Yes, when I ordered mine, it came with the filter - everything I needed to replace the old unit. I hope this information is helpful!
1403285
I haven't yet had to replace the filter. I don't use it that much. My filter is a permanent filter and I just empty it in the trash when I use it.
1781448
Nope, Ive now had mine for quite a while and everything is working just fine. No filters needed.
1863447
This is my second tea kettle like this one. I never changed the filter on the first one. I don't see that it's necessary to have the filter.
1430256
As best as I can remember there is a stainless disc holding the filter screen. I don't have the unit with me at this time so can't be 100% sure but the rest of the unit is all stainless.
802360
I purchased (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000LTOCSG), but am still using the filters that came with the unit. The filters are really only a paper circle, I don't believe you'll find a stainless or ceramic to replace it.
1310125
As far as I've seen, you shouldn't need a filter after the unit. We have one anyway, to catch anything that goes through during the backwash process (while the unit is not filtering the water).
214694
Only one is needed, but I talked with my friend who installed the exact same model 10 years ago and he didn't install a filter. He never has had any problems, so didn't install mine either and I haven't noticed any build-up.
1577721
Yes! I don't want to repeat what all the others have already stated but add that it is easy to clean! Just a hint, get some Barkeepers Friend. It is wonderful cleaner in itself but is great for keeping stainless steel look like new!
194026
Honestly it seems like every time you use it the filter gathers dust and you just wipe it off with your hand *Think lint brush here*. As soon as it's clean you're done. in terms of replacing it. Hmmm who knows...seems like it should hold up for quite a long time. If not you can replace it for like $5 on their website or make your own.