Brita 42629 Slim Pitcher
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Tools and Hardware Reviews of Brita 42629 Slim Pitcher
Customer Review: This product is garbage
Summary: 1 Stars
I bought this pitcher to replace a PUR one that I had trouble finding replacement filters for--it seems that P&G decided to change its filter designs without pausing to see if it would fit older models.
Now onto Brita. As others have said, the top will come out when pouring at extreme angles because it doesn't hook into the base of the unit, making the product cumbersome to use. For that and the reasons concerning limited capacity, you should look elsewhere.
Customer Review: PUR is so much better
Summary: 1 Stars
The charcoal bits that float around my pitcher is not acceptable, even if the manufacturer claims it is normal and safe. My pitcher has also started to leak between the top and bottom portion, so that the little bits float down to the "purified" section. How pure can my water be if tap water is passing around the filter and not through it? I replace my filter very frequently (like every 2-3 wks) since I have noticed that the bottom of my pitcher became green. How gross is that? Please save yourself this headache and buy a PUR. I've used that brand for many years and have never had any complaints. I swear water tastes better with a PUR. Their filter actually screws in the container to prevent leakage. Someone was thinking! Customer Review: A fine water jug.
Summary: 5 Stars
Well, here you an exceptionally well designed water jug. This is probably all you should expect, with the added luxury of SOME water purification.
I can't really comment on the scientific claims of the filter. I don't think anyone intelligent buys this item really thinking it will "fix" dirty water. This is not supposed to be an emergency system for toxic or disease ridden water. There are such products available from specialty outdoor/camping stores. The filter certainly gives the water a distinctive taste, which anecdotally I find superior to old apartment tap water which can tastes metallic.
That aside, the actual jug is everything it claims to be. It's slim, solidly built and some careful thought went into putting it together. It pours well and holds enough to be ideal for a single user or couple!
With regard to the black granules - there are a few grains that emerge every week, but only in the filtration compartment - never actually going into the water.
Buy this if you are looking for a compact and high quality pitcher. Think of filtration ability as a bonus.
Customer Review: A little too small but does the job
Summary: 4 Stars
We find ourselves refilling this one way more than our last square one but the next size up was too big for our needs.Customer Review: Perfect for Small Spaces
Summary: 5 Stars
I got this smaller-size Brita to use for my office- I already had a larger one at home, so I knew what I was getting into with a Brita product. I've always found my Brita pitchers to work well, create pleasant-tasting drinking water and hold up to abuse (I tend to stuff things into my fridge). For the office this works well. It holds more water than what it looks like it will, and allows me to drink reasonable tasting water at work. Plus, the price on Amazon is great.