Looking for a water filter to use with my new (2nd hand) Rancilio coffee machine & spotted this on the Australian Brita website.
It's cheaper than current deals on eBay.
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bohn that makes a lot more sense for the price. What's the recommended change term on those filters?
On the benchtop filter that I bought it has a recommended change term of one year. I also bought it for use with an espresso machine, but now use it for everything pretty much :)
Great. Did you also have to shell out to call out a plumber?
@bohn Seems like a good idea, I installed a reverse osmosis under sink system, while living abroad, because the water was very hard (high in calcium). That could be another option here, though not sure what they run for a 5 or seven stage filter
Has anyone tested these with a water tester that measures total dissolved solids?
I tested Melbourne water in Northern suburbs and get about 45-55 parts per million, while eastern suburbs I get 20-30 parts per million.
A fridge filter reduces the number by up to 5, so I'm guessing these would work similarly.
It would probably be better to test where a filter is actually needed, since I think Melbourne water is very clean.
I would like to try that out. What water tester did you purchase?
I got it from Amazon in the US, had decent reviews. I'm sure eBay has them
It is a 2.4L jug rather than 3.5L which is better for family use
3.5L is on sale at Aldi next week for $24.99.
Also, the kmart filters fit the brita jugs and are 3 for $15. I presume they basically do the same thing…
Good news, I'll take some filters then
TDS meter results:
Melbourne Tap Water: 59
Post Brita Filtration: 60
In other words the Brita Maxtra doesn't seem to do anything regarding total dissolved solids, actually increases them by an insignificant amount.
I followed instructions, dunking the filter in water and shaking it to let the air bubbles out, then discarding the first two fills.
Buying a benchtop water filter that connects to your tap would cost a lot less in the long run.
Brita recommends changing filters every 2 months.
You can get cheaper deals than this, but this is what I am talking about: https://www.filtersystemsaustralia.com.au/single-bench-top-w…