Cleans the water, heavy duty price, inconvenient top.
341713
It's chlorine: keeps your water clear & germ free; does what it promises.

That said, I don't give it 5 stars for 4 reasons:

1) The opening is too narrow to insert a 1 tsp measuring spoon.  Yes, the cap is equivalent to 2 tsps, so you can estimate, but, I like to be surgical with chemical application, especially with something that costs nearly $1 per ounce. Just widen the top a little!

2) The price. Really, Clorox. It's CHLORINE. It's what you do! Cut your consumers a break.

3) Too small of a container. When you have to add 1-2 tsp per day, this size just doesn't last.

4) Too much stabilizer. Since this is being used for a spa which doesn't sit out open to the sun, the added stabilizer isn't necessary, and thus, just builds up in the water over time, making the cyanuric acid levels skyrocket. I don't understand the idea behind adding stabilizer to spa sanitizer. Aren't most spas indoors and/or protected from the sun?
1427077
It heats up the water like it's supposed to but it is cumbersome.  First,  if you are pouring the top handle is harder than the side handle.  Should've bought the one that looks like a pitcher.  Second,  if you want to refill,  the handle gets in the way of the opening and steam burns the hell out of your hand! !! So unless you don't care about these two things,  then great.
4235197
The water comes out better and cleaner than expected. It is a pain to remove filter and let it run for a few pitchers but does the job. Much cheaper than buying bottles daily
2470696
The Good: bargain price, reasonable flow and keeps pond clear.

The Bad:
The pump didn't last a year, so I purchased a Danner pump manufactured in the USA.
The filter 'latch mechanism' is poorly designed, latches slip off whenever power to the pump is interrupted, hence filter leaks when pump pressure is restored. Clamps shall lose positive lock as time goes by and filter is cleaned. To fix this I used a bungee chord around the flter's circumference to keep latches in place.
The filter 'hose connector gaskets' couldn't handle the pressure delivered by the pump at the pump inlet port. Had to double the gaskets at this port by using the one from the flush outlet. Problem solved!
The filter 'work / clean selector' o-ring seals got flattened with time and use of this valve system, so the valve started to leak. I couldn't find replacement seals so I took it apart and pasted with clear RTV silicone sealant (work position), problem solved!

Concern:
My pond is about 1000 gals, gets reasonable shade (pergola with shade cloth) and I don't overfeed fish but filter requires cleaning every week before water quality begins to deteriorate. It goes two weeks but the green algae muck has to be cleaned from filter elements.

Summary:
System is probably going to last an average of about a year and would probably work better on smaller ponds. If you are a fix-it person you can extend the Filter's life using the tips provided above.
It's Danner pumps and Laguna pressure filters (band clamp system with better valve system) from now on. "Quality does come with a price".
1016808
This works well for the price but it makes lots of water and many water like noises. This can be annoying, especially when you're trying to sleep. The other issue I have is that the controls are rather confusing. It took me a solid month to work out how to use the timer correctly.

Overall I recommend this product, it cools as well as other big names that cost twice as much.
411063
More trouble than its worth. It has to be cleaned constantly. Its easier just to put water in a bowl 3 times a day.
2139250
I bought this for an indoor/outdoor Bloodhound female who at 10 months old just broke 100 pounds.  Bloodhounds are notoriously slobbery, messy dogs and this one lives up to the notoriety.  She is constantly getting stuff in the fountain and consequently it has to be cleaned every couple of days in summer and at least a couple of times a week in winter (in winter there is usually snow on the ground so less stuff to track in or pick up).  Which brings me to the issues.  The thing is hard to clean and the filters are not particularly effective and the foam element is hard to get replaced because of shipping issues.  It can only be bought as an add on to an order of at least $25.  Believe me, if you have a large messy dog, you'll need several a year.  Because the filters are ineffective, the intake to the pump gets clogged every few days so the pump has to be dissassembed and the intake grill and impeller cleaned or it stops pumping.  The top bowl relies on pumped water, so if the power goes off, there is no water for your dog.  In any event, it has soldiered on for several months now which distinguishes it from Drinkwell waterers I've owned and their parts are even harder to get.  It is the only one I've found which holds enough water for a large, thirsty dog and I like for my pets to have filtered, circulated water, but it comes at the price of a lot of hassle.  If you have a large, messy dog, block out about an hour of your week for waterer filling and cleaning.
3901325
Expensive for what it is. Wish it had a valve to turn off the water supply when you don't need it as it really does take away from the water pressure and makes it hard to wash your hair.
1181042
DIFFICULT to clean, but works like it says it will
1768724
There are so many chemicals and drugs in the water that only a really high end filter can get that stuff out.  Pur is good for larger particles and chlorine removal.  I understand the frustration of some who had trouble with installation.  I had to go to several hardware stores and find someone who could think of a good solution to fit my faucet.  This is a real pain if your faucet isn't standard size.  Perhaps you should consider the standalone ones if you don't want to hassle with the faucet fit.  Anyway for a lower end filter the water tastes much better, and at least it gets rid of rust and lead.
3840598
I bought this because I wanted something with an attachment I could clean my upholstery with (as well as spills on the carpet obviously.)  and I would have preferred to get a full size shampooer with the extra attachment, but they are too expensive, so I settled for this.  Its easy enough to figure out and use, and gets the job done adequately.

 What I don't understand is why the dirty water tank is "full" after only sucking up a couple inches of water. Its kind of misleading if you look at the picture and see two equal sized tanks,  when the dirty tank in fact never even comes close to filling up.  The suction automatically shuts off and forces you to go empty it before you can continue cleaning.  Even when I am using this machine for its intended use of simple spot cleaning, I have to empty it more than once to finish the job.

 I accidentally stepped on the brush part and cracked the plastic apart in such a way that this carpet cleaner is unusable now. I still have yet to look into replacement parts for it, hopefully I can find one. I wish it hadn't snapped so easily.

I don't like the deep reach tool very much, because the water shoots out every which way, so any moment that you don't have it pressed down hard into your carpet, some water is going to shoot out and get you and your surroundings wet.

All in all, if this is the best you can afford, then I guess like me you'll have to take what you can get. After all, carpet shampooers are just too pricey, in my opinion.  But if you can afford a full sized carpet shampooer that has an upholstery attachment or a hand tool any kind, then get that instead.
4100634
I had to add a on/off valve to the inlet to regulate the flow because the stream that comes out of the nozzle  is too powerful and it sprays mud all over the place (including me) when I try to plunge it or pull it out.  The jet at the end clogs easily and it is a constant pain to keep it clear.
It is heavy duty though...much more durable than the Ross that this unit replaced.
Keep in mind that this is good for watering but you cannot fertilize with it like you can the Ross feeder/water tool.

Also, it does leak at the inlet...even with the rubber gasket
1269681
Pros:
Build quality
Simplicity, ease of operation
Clear instructions on how to use

Cons:
Handle is very large and unwieldy.
Base moves around too much. (even on thick carpet)
When using the hanger the garment moves around too much.
When emptying the water there is lots of water left over in the actual machine which is tedious to empty.
(Have to physically lift the entire base and tip it over to empty the water in the base)
Does not give an ironed look even with a metal steam head pressing onto a vertical ironing board.
(This method left a few burn marks on my shirts as well.)

Conclusion:
I watched a few videos and looked at a few sites on "How to properly steam" prior to use.
For $200 I thought this would be a magic machine that would eliminate wrinkles from my dress shirts.
I bought this in hopes that it would be a quicker alternative to ironing.
Does not come close to what I was expecting.
Will go back to ironing.
3964654
Daughter liked it; I bought it too and used it for 2+ month. Works OK, but refilling process is very inconvenient. You have to remove the tank (easy), bring it to sink, refill, and carry it back. water dripping, etc. Basically, it does a job well, but very bad design
2837688
The tank itself is okay. But the hood and the filter ... not so great. It's such a pain to take off the entire Hood for everything you need to do. The other hoods have a hinge halfway across that you can lift up to Simply do something. This one you risk dropping in the water have to unplug it every time you want to do something. And the filter is really not that good either. It does not filter as well as it should. It also spits water out of the top quite a bit. Your hood will be soaking wet every morning.
4816778
not very big, water needs changing often as it gets stagnant, the charcoal filter gets slimy, it is very loud.  not very easy to clean
1698721
I'm a compulsive drinker. Er... compulsive water drinker. Having nearly a half gallon of water with me at all times has been fantastic. This bottle has served me well over the last year.

However, it's absurdly difficult to clean. The worst part is the threading where the smaller cap screws onto the part you drink from. And I can't reach it with cleaning implements because the gunk is on the underside of the threading. No room to angle brushes or toothpicks or -anything-. I do like this bottle enough that I will be purchasing a replacement cap. Just be warned - these things get gross after a year even if you clean them regularly.