What Happens When You Put Soda Through A Water Filter (like Brita)?

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Feb

26

What if we put Pepsi through the water filter instead of tap water? Would it filter out everything but the pure water? Or what?

Why Are The Carbon Particles In My Brita Filter Getting Into The Filtered Water?

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Feb

26

I know the particles aren’t harmless, but they’re not supposed to get into the jug where I pour my water from.
What’s causing this? Sign that I need a new filter maybe? It’s been happening since I put it in 2 months ago though.
Anything I can do?

How Long Is It Supposed To Take For A Brita Pitcher To Filter Water?

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Feb

25

Instead of staying in the reservoir when I pour water in, the water goes straight through to the pitcher. Is it still getting filtered even though it runs through the filter so fast?

How Long Is It Supposed To Take For A Brita Pitcher To Filter Water?

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Feb

25

Instead of staying in the reservoir when I pour water in, the water goes straight through to the pitcher. Is it still getting filtered even though it runs through the filter so fast?

Should I Still Use A Brita Water Filter With An Opened Wrapper?

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Feb

23

Okay, I tried Googling, and I would appreciate not getting silly answers! So I bought a water filter today, as it was time to change filters, but the wrapper had been opened. Umm… should I still use it or go through the hassle of returning it?

Can A Brita Water Filter Make Urine Safe To Drink?

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Feb

23

I’m not a psycho, I was just wondering if store-bought water filters can make urine potable? It would come in handy if there’s a natural disaster.

Does The Brita Filter Always Need To Be In Water?

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Feb

16

I have a brita water filter and I followed the directions when I opened the filter and soaked it for 15 minutes and I have been filtering water for a couple months now. Do I still need to keep it soaked in water all the time now? I don’t always remember to fill it up so I was just wondering if it was unhealthy or not good or something…

What Are The Black Things In The Top Of My Brita Water Filter?

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Feb

10

There are little black specs in the top of my water filter where you pour the water into. What are they?

What Happens If You Drink The Water From A Brita Water Filter Before It’s Ready?

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Feb

6

The instructions say you should throw away the first two lots of water to go through a new filter. Why is this? What are the dangers of drinking the water from the first two flushes?

What Is The Optimum Time To Replace A Standard Brita Water Filter?

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Feb

2

I used to replace my filter every 2 months as suggested on the box. Currently, I’m using the same filter since middle of March ‘07, so I’m running about 5 months now. Now that I’ve noticed it, the box actually says “2 months OR 40 gallons” for best results. 2 months is definately long due, but i’ve been keeping a tally, and I’ve consumed about 85% of the 40 gallons (I get ALOT of water where I work since there’s a water cooler/filter there, and unlike the box which assumes a family of 4 as typical use, I’m single).
Assuming the stated capacity of the filter hasn’t been reached yet, should the 2 months be aboslute, or would you say there’s some leeway there? If the latter, how often do you think it’s best to replace the filter to keep possible bacteria and gunk that may build up due to long times of filter use out, while not wasting any extra $$ throwing away filters that could’ve had “a few more miles”?

How Much Water Do Brita Maxtra Cartridges Filter Before They Need Replacing?

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Feb

1

I can get a gallon of spring water from the supermarket for 90pence. Is it worth getting a water filter?