What is the optimum time to replace a standard Brita water filter?
December 28, 2009 by admin
Filed under Other - Health
ackmondual asked:
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).
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”?
I use a Brita pitcher b/c that and the filters were provided for free from a family member. Didn’t know much of the other filters then
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