Nice and compact

以前は小さいサイズを使用していたのが、壊れた為こちらを購入しました。サイズも大きく、水を入れる回数も減って良かったです。ただ海外からなので手元に来るまでには時間がかかります。

The filter works as intended, it's easy to assemble and clean. The top opening cap makes refilling the water very practical and the water really tastes a lot better. The meter that comes with it is also very interesting and you can really see the difference it makes from your tap water to the filtered water.However, the filter lasts for maximum 30 days and when it's time to change it, the water starts tasting disgusting and you can smell a fishy smell sometimes. It's so bad that it's not something you can just "ignore" and keep using the old filter for a little bit more, the taste is really really bad, so you HAVE TO buy a new filter, the problem is that the replacements are quite expensive (around 31€ each) and you have to replace it quite often (maximum every 30 days), so in the end it wasn't really worth it for me. Unfortunately by then the period to return it had already expired so i couldn't send it back and get the money back.... So i ended to giving it to my sister so she could try it out.

2025/02/21 Update:Today marks the to-date anniversary since this pitcher has been operational. So far I am onto my 7th filter (currently showing 3 ppm). So each have lasted an average of approx. 50 days. The longest I got was the 5th one for about 74 days, when I changed my refrigerator filter, which dropped the water quality to 75 ppm from 120 ppm. The shortest one has been the 6th one for 26 days, since for the last 2 months we have had extended family staying with us so the usage has almost tripled.The spigot is still working, despite of being flimsy, there are no issues with the pitcher, which I wash once every 4 to 5 months especially the lid with diluted vinegar. I am yet to notice a bad filter as some other reviewers have stated.Original Review:Background:I am a big fan of Project Farm channel on YouTube. The gentleman not only tests competitive products with innovative tests and procedures, but also refuses to be sponsored and buys all the products himself based on comments from public. He also divides qualitative and quantitative scores to recommend an overall winner. So when his test results showed the ZeroWater filter comparable to $300 products, we decided to purchase it.The size of container may vary based on your needs. We decided to get the 32-cup one based on the price and usage. We use about 1 to 1.5 gallons of water a day. Since we bought this in February, we are currently onto our 4th filter, with each lasting on an average 50 days till the TDS goes above recommended 6 ppm.Pros:1. Price - both for the container and the replacement filters. We bought the initial setup for about $25. The replacement 6 unit filter cost us $55 on sale at Target. Subscribe and Save here costs about $70, which is $12/unit. For our usage of 50 - 75 gallons, it ends up being roughly 16 to 24 cents per gallon.2. Filtration - it indeed has a TDS of 0 ppm when new. I verified it with a calibrated meter, which matched with the supplied meter. In fact, the filter maintains its level of 0 ppm up to 5 weeks, and then starts dropping in efficiency rapidly.3. Installation and removal of the filter is easy. No need to saturate the filter for a few minutes before using it as some other filters do.4. Taste of water is good, it is slightly sweet. The water does not have any odor.5. The container came very well packaged with clear instructions, not that they are needed. However, it is important to know how to initiate the filter, given as mentioned, some may need to be saturated.6. The container seems to be of decent quality.Cons:1. The spigot seems flimsy, not that it has broken, but don't force it to open.2. The lid has sliding mechanism to put water in top, which can collect dust and sludge beneath it.3. It can be addictive, as you can drink more water - not a bad thing.Things to Watch:The filter has very small opening at the bottom. As a result, the flow is very slow. So if you want filtered water pronto, then you have to plan.Also, I recommend to not empty the container beyond the bottom of the filter. It seems like the air gets trapped into it making the filter difficult to work. I threw my second filter even though it was showing 0 ppm. If you do notice the slowdown and if the water quality is still below 6 ppm, I recommend to directly pour water on top of the filter from 12 to 15 inches. This seems to have worked for me. Since, then, every week for one refill I do that just to flush air and try not to empty the container too much.Another thing to increase life is to double filter with water from the refrigerator. Since those filters are mostly joke (our refrigerator filter drops the TDS to 125 from the background of 140), it will at least enhance some of the life. Other method would be to use used ZeroWater filter and a smaller container and pour from that, till the TDS goes close to 50 ppm or so.Bottomline:Given the issues with microplastics, lack of recyclability, lax regulations for water quality, we have pretty much reduced our usage of bottled water after this unit. We use it for all our potable needs. Add to that the cost of $0.20 per gallon with a good tasting water, you cannot beat that. This is a good quality filtration system.

très bien,c'est très bon l'eau qui sort de la....

The filter is good but the replacement filters are costly and each filter expires in 12-15days, the filter replacement is a costly affair compared to its validity! The filter change the water taste so bad that it becomes not drinkable! Decide smartly before buy

Very good quality. 2nd one I am using. 1st one later more than 5yrs.