Fridge freezer inline water filters
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I thought those "sensors" were just counting down the time? Either way, they're just a tool for keeping the cash flowing into Brita's pockets. We've had the same filter on for over a year and it's still working fine as far as I can tell. Might not be cleaning quite as well as a brand new one, but balls to replacing them every 2 months.
In other words, just get one that's listed as a compatible for your model, forget whether it's got a "sensor" or not. If you're bothered you can set up reminders on your phone.
In other words, just get one that's listed as a compatible for your model, forget whether it's got a "sensor" or not. If you're bothered you can set up reminders on your phone.
I believe the filters have a number of litres they are good for. After that I think they are still safe to use but won't be doing much filtering.
The "sensors" are usually just a countdown timer.
So how often you need to replace them depends on how much you use them.
I have also come across 3rd party alternatives before which could save you some money.
The "sensors" are usually just a countdown timer.
So how often you need to replace them depends on how much you use them.
I have also come across 3rd party alternatives before which could save you some money.
Keeping them multiples longer than their intended life isn't wise.
If something is filtering chemicals and metals it will saturate at a certain point, so all you are doing is keeping a chemical saturated object dangling in your water feed. Eventually (concentrated) bits of it are going to start shedding back into the water, somewhat defeating the purpose of ever having it.
Might as well buy bottled water that has already been filtered to a certain consistent standard.
If something is filtering chemicals and metals it will saturate at a certain point, so all you are doing is keeping a chemical saturated object dangling in your water feed. Eventually (concentrated) bits of it are going to start shedding back into the water, somewhat defeating the purpose of ever having it.
Might as well buy bottled water that has already been filtered to a certain consistent standard.
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How will concentrated bits of it start "shedding" back into the water you are drinking when there's still a filter in the way?
All that happens is that the flow rate from top to bottom reduces. There are no sudden deposits of metals and chemicals that miraculously jump into your drinking water.
As others have said purely a countdown timer and actual build up in filter will vary depending on tds of supply, good place for inline filters try WWW.Ro-man.com or www.vyair.co.uk
This is not how a water filter works. They typically use carbon granules or blocks to "trap" molecules. Once they get saturated they do absolutely nothing. And then you've got saturated carbon granules full of junk just sat there. They can build up further and then flake off. The filter doesn't stop bits with an impenetrable wall, it simply houses carbon granules that attract the molecules and metals.
They do, but once it's saturated you'll get build up on the outside of the granules too. Its not something i would personally worry about but if you're in the frame of mind that you need the filter then it doesn't make sense to over use your existing one, especially when its difficult to measure how noneffective it is at any given time.
I've been using generic ones for my fridge/freezer for 5 years, changed each year, no difference to using the manufacturer ones except price (some even lasted longer).
My F/F sensor goes off every 4 months, I reset it twice, then replace on the 3rd go, hence the yearly change.
My F/F sensor goes off every 4 months, I reset it twice, then replace on the 3rd go, hence the yearly change.