We bought this set as the electronic timer of the previous jug lost power and while the timer can be removed for the lid, it is glued and sealed to make it water tight. Replacement timers are available on Amazon for just a few gbp. However we felt that after 4 years we were due for a new jug. The former was gigantic and there fore didn’t fit well into the fridge. Also the larger it is the longer the water is in the jug before being used or replaced. Moreover it was blue while all our kitchen equipment is black and grey, so it stood out. So it was a good replacement, also because to came with six Brita filters.
Now on the top of Brita filters.. my wife keeps insisting on drinking only filtered water. Yet people are not dropping like flies so I assume tap water is fine. If anything, UK tap water is supposed to be among the safest in the world.
Moreover you only have to research for 30 seconds to see that these Brita filters only take out a limited amount of stuff found in tap water and probably also the beneficial bits.
In our case my wife wants to take out the hard water with the help of these filters. Well.. apparently Brita filters only reduces the hard water a little bit. While there is research suggesting hard water is actually better for your heart.. And if it filters out fluoride, which is unproven I believe, you'll lose the tooth benefits of that.. Still if you worry about tap water containing minuscule shreds of hormones and heavy metals; I have been drinking it for decades and can guarantee it's fine. Those worried about such things, my wife included, may need to worry more about their stress levels, anxiety and sensitivity to conspiracy theories. Or maybe they should consider the the dangers of keeping these jugs with still water on their kitchen top or the filter in the empty jug .. it could easily develop mould!!..
Well good luck, I continue to prefer cool flowing fresh water from the tap, which is far more environmentally acceptable than these plastic and chemical cartridges that have to be replaced every 4 weeks.
Obviously my arguments have not found much sympathy at home. Hence the occasional Amazon repeat order for these filters. I must love my wife really much.
| Brand | BRITA |
|---|---|
| Model Number | 076719 |
| Colour | Black |
| Product Dimensions | 25.6 x 10.4 x 25.8 cm; 871 Grams |
| Capacity | 2.4 litres |
| Volume Capacity | 2.4 litres |
| Material | Plastic |
| Item Weight | 871 g |
