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My Brita Faucet Filter has gotten some build-up in the creases (on the exterior, not part of the filtration system). The switch that you use to switch from filtered to regular water has so much build-up that I can barely change it. The build-up in the creases is kind of a brownish-orange.

I've soaked it in vinegar but the problem still exists. My wife wants to WD-40 the switch! Any better ideas?

2009-03-03 10:29:40 by BROJD

I have a similar problem. Since the net is lacking in complaints about this, we might be the only 2 unlucky ones... I got this one after a couple ...

The instructions say that when installing a new filter to run cold water through it for five minutes. If you don't do this - you won't die, but there will be some carbon dust in the water - it isn't dangerous.

Then after the filter has sat overnight or longer - run it for five seconds before using. The reason they state for this is to get the charcoal inside the filter wet so that it filters better.

2009-02-25 20:35:22 by abcdefkit

Price: $29.99 $24.99

Eliminates 98.7% of the Lead and reduces sediment
Filter life: Up to 100 gallons
Electronic LED filter replacement indicator flashes red when the filter should be replaced

I can't seem to decide which is better. There just doesn't seem to be enough information. I want some real answers.

It is a matter of preference. I like the pitchers because I have a real good idea of how much water passes through it so I know when to change it. I also like that it is a drip system and not a pressure system, it just seems to be a better design.

2008-12-28 20:32:17 by david

Price: $29.99 $27.95

Eliminates bad tastes and odors by reducing chlorine and hydrogen sulfide
Two-pack of the most effective Brita filter
Should be replaced every 100 gallons or every four months, whichever comes first

i am so frustrated with the brita, screw-on, faucet filter. it never screws in properly and the "handle" that you turn to screw on the filter is so poorly designed allowing only a weak grip, making it so difficult to screw it on. what a fukkking rip off?

according to my financial model, the screw on was the most economical way to get water compared to bottled, brita pitcher and those water dispensers.

why does my life suck so much?
hey "tradesprofessional", i googled you. you don't exist. the only website your name shows up is on yahoo. so stop fooling yourself about bob vila and what not.

I had the same problem. An adaptor from my local hardware store solved the problem. As for life sucking, if it didn't sometimes suck we wouldn't appreciate the non-sucky moments. So take a deep breath, go the hardware store and try to enjoy life's challenges.

2007-07-24 19:16:53 by tennisaurus

I know there is already a similar "resolved" question on the subject, but what I am asking is a bit different. I don't mean to use filtered water in my portable dishwasher, just wonder whether the plug would be compatible with the threads located under the filter.

In other words, can I use that faucet for the dishwasher without having to dissemble the filter every time (which would be a real pain) or do I need a separate water outlet?

Yes you can do this but remeber the plastic threads on the filter will strip very easy so be extremely careful when doing this.

2008-02-22 10:10:39 by Martin C