Brita 42378 Deluxe Water Pitcher
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Tools and Hardware Reviews of Brita 42378 Deluxe Water Pitcher
Customer Review: It's o.k. but........
Summary: 2 Stars
I really like the size of this pitcher but there is one thing that I'm not too happy about. The filter doesn't "lock" down into the top and when you tip the pitcher over to pour the water out, the filter plops out of the top, causing the whole top to fall out of the pitcher. It's very aggravating and just about makes it more trouble than it's worth. The other Brita pitcher I have, the filter locks into place and doesn't do this.
Customer Review: It worked for me!
Summary: 5 Stars
This pitcher made my nasty water taste great. I love it. I practically gave up pop all together because of it.
I had to fill the pitcher quite often because I drink so much water (more since I bought it). Everytime I poured a glass, I'd add a little more to filter. Even when I took it almost empty from the fridge it only took a minute, if that, to get a nice glass of water.
You can even leave it on the counter, it's great for filling the pets' water bowls, and the temperate water taste just as fine. :)
The spout lid did break off because of who knows what my roomate did to it, but still functions just the same.
The filters do have to soak and such before use, but it wasn't much of a bother. If time is that precious to you, then, I don't know what would work better -- but the more power to you.
I had the Brita Ultramax Water Filter Dispenser, which has a tap and holds a lot more water. It worked just as well, but it was such a pain to fill again, and to get to the last inch of water I had to tip the container forward, leading to a watery mess.
I highly recomend this. <3
Customer Review: Great tasteless water
Summary: 4 Stars
This one works. The only problem is the ability to measure 40 gallons (the amount that can be filtered efficiently by a filter for the pitcher). I use it for a couple of months for 2 people at home.
The black specks people complain about is surely there even after the first few uses but they are restricted to the top container and doesnt get into the drinking water below.
Overall a decent buy.
Customer Review: Mediocre Engineering
Summary: 3 Stars
The Price is decent. Capacity is ideal. Appearance is dandy. The problem is that the top will fall off unless held in place with one's thumb. For men, it's easy. For women and children with smaller, less strong hands, it's tough. Anyone with a grasp of human factors would have designed the lid with tight fit or some type of stay or clip. The fix is a bit of wax rubbed on the edge of the lid. It seems to hold it decently for the wife, but remember to get it again.
Also, oddly enough, the filter that came with the pitcher did not fit snugly. This means that it would pop up if the pitcher was overfilled or poured too aggressively. That will obviate the whole point of the filtering water (by letting unfiltered water into the pitcher). This was fixed by buying a new filter.
All in all, for that type of money, I'd have expected a bit of attention to detail, but it was sorely lacking. As yet, I don't know if there's a better alternative in this size, so this one is still a good buy, but go in with your eyes open, and cross your fingers that this review and other complaints brings about some fine tuning at the factory.
Customer Review: Water Tastes Much Better
Summary: 4 Stars
This pitcher works as it is supposed too. It is quite large so I am not constantly refilling it. The only difficulty I have is that it leaks from the spout just a bit when I am pouring, so I am just very careful when I pour.