Can you add a filter easily? do you need to change the straw for this? Any idea if it's NSF certified? Maybe it's on the label if it is. Thanks!
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Sorry I cannot help you since this water bottle sweats I just used it one time.
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I'm not sure if you can add a fliter but I stop using it being the fact that dirt was getting in the straw and there was no way of cleaning it. I also didn't see on the label that it was NSF certified
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Why are there conflicting answers here, it either works without straw or doesn't. I prefer not to use plastic so was hoping I could use without the straw. Can anyone confirm?
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Amber, yes, Theresa answered correctly but here is some additional information. The filter straw is rated for 25 gallons in Turbid or Stagnant water. If the water is very dirty it will clog from the porosity of the filter being clogged up. But as Theresa noted, the Back-Flush kit is designed to help restore flow and extend the life of the straw. In clear water, the filter straw is rated to remove bacteriological contaminants including Chlorine, Heavy Metals (Lead) and VOC (Volatile Organic Compounds) for 200+ gallons. But when the water is not clear (dirty water) the useful life of the straw will be reduced. So the goal is to always drink from the clearest water available to you to give it the longest life possible. But the straws useable life is done when, even after back-flushing, you can no longer draw water through the straw. As long as you can draw water through the straw it is still working.
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Steven, I'm not certain what your problem is in using this filter. Does the bottom of your filter have a tiny hole in it? Without this hole the filter will not properly seat and the top of the Keurig will not open so water can be added. I used an ice pick to make a hole in mine. Of course the hole must be in the correct location. Good luck and maybe this solution will help you.
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Hello, I found out when I called the company, that their filter when "old" builds up a bacteria (that is no harmful but tastes awful) They told me to change the filter more often. However I found that after only a week it would smell bad. To bad, because I love the idea of this filter, but they haven't perfected it... So I went back to Britta filter and no bad tasting water anymore ;)
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It makes a great gravity filter--I purchased some surgical tubing (no memory coils) that attach to each end of the filter. The "uphill" tube inserts into the water source (bucket or bear canister), when with some sucking, the water will siphon up and over the side, and down through the filter, into the downhill tube and your water bottle. I do not use the sawyer bottle, except for storage. Once the first container is filled, others are quickly put in it's place until the source is out of water, and the cycle repeates. I love the backflow syringe for instant cleaning--BEST feature of the whole device! It makes a great gravity filter--I purchased some surgical tubing (no memory coils) that attach to each end of the filter. The "uphill" tube inserts into the water source (bucket or bear canister), when with some sucking, the water will siphon up and over the side, and down through the filter, into the downhill tube and your water bottle. I do not use the sawyer bottle, except for storage. Once the first container is filled, others are quickly put in it's place until the source is out of water, and the cycle repeates. I love the backflow syringe for instant cleaning--BEST feature... » Read More It makes a great gravity filter--I purchased some surgical tubing (no memory coils) that attach to each end of the filter. The "uphill" tube inserts into the water source (bucket or bear canister), when with some sucking, the water will siphon up and over the side, and down through the filter, into the downhill tube and your water bottle. I do not use the sawyer bottle, except for storage. Once the first container is filled, others are quickly put in it's place until the source is out of water, and the cycle repeates. I love the backflow syringe for instant cleaning--BEST feature of the whole device! « Show Less
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The newer models dont require filter replacement. Some of the older ones we sold do have optional ones. Historically they did not use filters on these, but modern drinkers don't want grounds in the bottom of the cup.The easiest way though is to just use some fine cheesecloth which you can put around the siphoning piece if you like
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Have you soaked it in cold water for 15 minutes and then scrub it ? Thats what the directions say. Also I know there are some phony filters out there. Where did you get it ? You need to call the filter company if you have tried soaking it etc and they can send you a good one. Hope this helps you.
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Sorry for late response. Don't know what kind of filters the other models take since I only have the dome one. I've actually been rinsing out the filter after one week with super hot water & re-use it for another week. Wish I could soak them in bleach, but afraid the smell would remain. But rinsing does remove the misc. fur that gets caught in the filter.
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They come with instructions on how to clean it.And there is not filter.Hopes this helps you..
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Never had the problem with algae. I buy usually every 4-6 month a new filter, can tell on the taste when I need a new one. If it's a replacement filter maybe you bought an off brand which I did one time too, but the quality of the filter is not the same. Maybe it could also be the disc with mineral stone. You have to boil the stone before you use them. It also needs to be reboiled every 6 month. Personally do not use the mineral stone disk, don't like the taste of the water with it. Hope could give you an insight with it.
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No there's no filter. I'm not sure there'd be enough space to put one on it. I would just filter the water first. Hope this helps.
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The one I got does not have a straw or any way to use a straw, but the insert that came with it in the package said the company was working on a sport top for it, so this might be that kind of design.
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You have to unscrew something and add the filter in.not difficult at all.i did it on my own. Works beautifully.
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It has a washable mesh filter that works fine for us; we don't use paper filters. I know some people like to use an additional paper filter for flavor. If that's the case, it's the small Melitta cone type (no. 5?); the kind that comes flat but opens into a cone.
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It came with a scoop but no filters. I just use regular filter you can get from any retail store. It works just fine for me. Hope this helps :)
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Yes, there is another filter you can purchase for it. I did, and have not had to use it yet.