Not the lowest price per filter, use eBay plus code to bring down the price.
Maxtra 10 pack $66.88 ebay plus
new style jug + 6 filter $60.72 ebay plus
There another Jug + 4 filter on the same price point, don’t click wrongly.
The "top" part. Lol.
The bubbling part?
The steam.
Not sure if you are trolling, but boiling and filtering have different purposes. Brita filters only remove the particles and improve the taste of the water and are supposed to be used with clean water. The filter won't kill the pathogens in your water. So if you are in doubt you should boil before filtering anyway.
Kmart generic brand works pretty good imo
is kmart just as good? I am contemplating getting a filter and brita is pretty costly
It removed the same amount of total dissolved solids from my water. Down from TDs of 55 to 42.
It does appear it that the Kmart version filters more quickly, so not sure if that's a bad thing necessarily.
Not sure about the longevity, because after a month TDs filtered out reduced to about 48
This isn't a scientific test and has limitations. Namely we don't know what is being removed (likely calcium).
Anyway, I'm happy with them
Are you using one of those cheap water purity meters (i.e. https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/363100411373) or something more advanced? Are they accurate?
Second that. Kmart one is just as good.
Water tastes the same to me for Kmart vs Brita, but the Kmart ones take noticeably longer to filter through the same volume.
How much are kmart ones?
Thanks, got 10 pack
These are all made in China these days? Can anyone find German ones?
They have some in Germany.
how can you tell they are made in UK?
A post from 5 mo ago says Germany! Feels like a lucky dip =/
I purchased one and the box says made in UK
Yep. Can confirm I've purchased using that link and they are UK made.
Why?
I recently bought the Kirkland water filter from Costco and they are made in Germany. Not sure how good they are though.
Why does it matter? Half the stuff we buy is China made.
China has had various food contamination issues before, but I generally just avoid made in China where possible. Stuff like phones no option, but where there is an alternative, I'll generally go with that.
I know some supermarkets won't sell chinese made food……yet they do have loads of products out of Thailand and Vietnam with no issues.
I think non food is ok
Awesome! Thank you so much OP, just used my last cartridge.
All the Brita range is ripe for Chinese fakers…..official_brita_australia means fa.
You are right, but this looks to be a genuine site from what I can tell:
How long you guys wait to replace one?
1-2 months depending how often I use it/any off taste
I'd think you'd slowly get used to the slight change in taste over time
3
Until my wife tells me to replace it.
Lol same. But for me usually per season
Per season here too (for a two person household)
Haha okay
If you want clean water drink straight from the tap, not from one of these filters.
These filters do remove chlorine, which then means there is nothing in the filtered water to stop bacterial growth. Unlike trap water which contains chlorine.
That's even more important when you fill the jug and leave it on your sunny kitchen bench which provides warmth and light for the bacterial to grow.
Save you money and but a decent filter for less money.
https://www.bunnings.com.au/stefani-undercounter-single-stag…
The microbiological quality of filtered water in a commercial water filter system (Brita) was tested in households and in two laboratories. In 24 of 34 filters used in households, bacterial counts increased in the filtered water up to 6,000 cfu/ml. In 4 of 6 filters tested in the laboratory, bacterial counts in the fresh filtrate were higher than in tap water after approximately one week of use both at room temperature and at 4 degrees C, suggesting growth or biofilm formation in the filter material.
In some cases colony counts in the filtered water were 10,000 times those in tap water. The filter material of 5 of 13 new commercial filters was contaminated with bacteria or moulds.
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/8740859/
Interesting. But the under sink filter you suggested has very bad reviews.
Weird that both those review were posted in the same month and basically word for word of eachother..
review 1 - I purchased this unit four years ago. It worked great until the kitchen flooded overnight. It was due to a crack in the upper part of the unit. It was not due to over tightening as the last filter was installed a year ago. The plastic just cracked and the water spewed out, leaving a mess in the cabinets and on the floors. I thought this might have been a one off incident until I read a similar complaint in a Bunnings review of the Stefani under counter filter for $51.45. I also do not recommend this product as it has caused a huge problem for us when it failed due to a cracked housing..
and
review 2 - I purchased this unit few years ago. It worked great until the kitchen flooded tonight. After examining the casing and found a crack in the inner side of the cap. The last filter was replaced a few months ago. The water spilled out from the screw hole on the top of the cap, leaving a mess inside the cabinet. I believe that it was not a one off-incident as there are similar happenings in the review. I will not recommend this product as it failed in the basic-water tight.
Same same but different… feels fishy.
These filters do remove chlorine, which then means there is nothing in the filtered water to stop bacterial growth. Unlike trap water which contains chlorine.
Except the chlorine.. which these filters apparently do not remove?
That's even more important when you fill the jug and leave it on your sunny kitchen bench which provides warmth and light for the bacterial to grow.
These go in the fridge man, no crazy person is leaving filtered water in the bench top.
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Being a Brita owner for a long time these are fantastic. Sometimes I like the flavour of tap water, sometime I like my icy cold water filtered. It’s personal preference but I don’t think having filtered water is bad for you, it just removes the hardness from tap water.
no crazy person is leaving filtered water in the bench top
I can't be certain I'm not crazy but we've used Brita jugs for almost 40 years and have always kept ours on the bench top.
Whoops! Okay.. I retract my statement about being crazy ahah, maybe I just think it’s crazy people don’t prefer enjoy a nice cold refreshing filtered glass of water haha.
While you’re here - you can put to rest the claim above - have you ever had bacteria growth in your filtered water while on the bench top in your 40 years of ownership?
you can put to rest the claim above - have you ever had bacteria growth in your filtered water while on the bench top in your 40 years of ownership?
That would only be anecdotal.
Plus you can't see bacteria with your eyes (unless you've had them changed for a microscope)
You definitely are crazy!
enjoy a nice cold refreshing filtered glass of water
I certainly do, in summer. But I have a separate jug in the fridge for that, which means I need to fill the jug in the fridge from the Brita jug and then refill the Brita jug from the tap. It's a pain, but that's what we've been doing for yonks. Also we boil water for tea and coffee a lot and it would be wasteful to chill water that we're going to boil.
have you ever had bacteria growth in your filtered water while on the bench top in your 40 years of ownership?
If that comment above is correct, then I guess there probably is? I assume we've developed immunity to it since I don't think we've ever got sick from filtered water? 🤷♂️
@ak47wong: Hahah all good, that’s interesting. Also keeping a jug seperate for filling up tea is a great idea as it would dramatically reduce boil times..
Fair enough, was mostly just curious to the claim that it was possible - but I guess in the right conditions bacterial growth is always possible.
Thanks!
I've never met anyone with enough fridge space for a Brita jug.
I am seriously considering ditching it though. Crazy expensive - if there are doubts as to whether it's actually beneficial or unhealthy, I reckon I'm out.
@SlickMick: Fits perfectly in my Fridge door. It is bulky though, I had to move the other trays up. The reason I bought the Brita was for the nice jug design. It's fantastic for that. Cold water or Soda Stream whenever.
Except the chlorine.. which these filters apparently do not remove?
Says who?
Brita says they do.
Reduces chlorine, metals, minerals causing limescale build-up and other impurities*
https://store.brita.com.au/products/maxtra-limescale-filter
I think Brita would know what their filter removes.
These go in the fridge man, no crazy person is leaving filtered water in the bench top.
Just because you put it in the fridge doesn't mean others do.
Being a Brita owner for a long time these are fantastic
You've owned one for years and don't know what it filters?
Think of all the money you could have saved of you just purchased a decent water filter years ago!
I don’t think having filtered water is bad for you,
Having filtered water is not bad for you.
Drinking water with a high bacterial count could be.
it just removes the hardness from tap water.
They do a lot more than that.
Mate I’m not arguing over filtered water at 11pm at night.
I was just confused when you mentioned in your second paragraph that these filters do not remove chlorine, but say that tap water also contains chlorine ergo chlorine that exists in the brita jug post filtering should prohibit bacterial growth.
I was just confused when you mentioned in your second paragraph that these filters do not remove chlorine,
It must be time for you to go to bed.
I never said these do not remove chlorine, you even quoted me saying it!
These filters do remove chlorine, which then means there is nothing in the filtered water to stop bacterial growth.
Thanks for voting negative. Good to see you are being petty.
These go in the fridge man, no crazy person is leaving filtered water in the bench top.
The study did mention 4C temperature as well, the issue is microfilm build up, that's the main reason you change the filter every month, although the study says after a week it's screwed
Not a very detailed study, doesn't say much about the 10 filters out of 34 that were unaffected, far too many variables anyway.
My bad, I was referring to cold vs room temperature water temperature differences, nothing scientifically related to bacteria growth etc.
But TIL I should probably change the filter more frequently haha thanks!
Block-quote suggesting growth or biofilm formation in the filter material
This could very well happen with the bunnings filter that you have suggested as well.
Except that those filters are not exposed to light or oxygen and always submerged in water that contains chlorine (at some level as there will be less further into the filter)
The Brita filters are not always submerged in chlorinated water (after a day or so all chlorine trapped in the filter will be gone) and are exposed to light and oxygen.
Interesting. I wonder if you keep the jug full if it will prevent building since the top part will contain unfiltered water
Or maybe it's the other way round
Brita is expensive. What are the options? I am contemplating to buy one just for the peace of mind in this covid time as tap water is good enough.
Brita is expensive. What are the options?
Read this https://www.ozbargain.com.au/comment/10902688/redir
I am contemplating to buy one just for the peace of mind in this covid time
Piece of mind against what?
You can't catch COVID from tap water.
You have better peace of mind knowing your tap water is clean, which isn't a likely with a Brita.
For peace of mind during covid, don't breathe in the air other people are breathing out.
Don't forget to recycle your Brita filters, its free https://www.terracycle.com/en-AU/brigades/brita-recycling
Huh, never knew that existed. Thanks for sharing!
Not eligible with the 'knock off' generic cartridges I suppose?
Wow epic commentary, I must say I was confused between 4C temperature and 4G interference but I'm not worried now as I have the new 5G filters that isolate flouride from the chloride and shield me from the scientific fog
Lol!
Maxtra 10 pack sold out
back in stock with limited quantity
thanks, ordered
How important is the Limescale version, against their regular filters?
Limescale means hard water which means there is a high dissolved mineral count in the water (mostly calcium and magnesium).
Drinking these minerals can be beneficial because you need them in your diet.
If you have a high mineral count you will have a mineral taste to your water.
If you don't have the taste or the taste doesn't bother you then you don't need the limescale version.
Taste doesn't bother I guess
Water with zero dissolved solids tastes awful.
Minerals are always added to purified bottled water (for drinking purposes)
Order still has not been shipped?
same here. ordered on 17 aug, and not yet shipped.
Got my jug + 6x filters today. One filter inside the jug, made in Germany, and five loose filters outside the box, made in China.
Cheaper to boil the water and drink the top part