I'm having a hard time with drinking the water, it doesn't taste good. Is anyone else having this problem?
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Don't use the rocks in the white container, or if you do, boil them for about 10 minutes.
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When I first got it I thought the water tasted like dirt/minerals. It took about 2 weeks for that taste to go away but it finally did and now the water is just as good as bottled water. I think the filter probably as some small particles that need to get out before it tastes really good. I drink almost a gallon of water a day so if you really can't stand the water maybe try cooking with it or watering plants with it for the first week or 2 weeks to get rid of that mineral taste. Go through about a gallon a day.
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All I can say is that I think the water tastes great. I was actually surprised, since the unit looks (and is) cheap. It didn't need a "breaking-in" period other than the first filling, which you're not supposed to drink. I've also been watering my houseplants with it and they've never looked better.
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Yes I did test this system with the TDS meter and was very disappointed. The readings were exactly the same as what came out of the tap. I called Brondell and they informed me that was how it's supposed to be. Their system is apparently designed to only remove the bad taste...not the dissolved solids...well in my case it did neither. The water still tasted bad and the TDS reading was just as high as the tap. Our water is so bad here, typical readings from 450-800+ so it may just be that filters don't work here. I gave up on filters after trying many and ordered delivered water from Culligan. Yes I did test this system with the TDS meter and was very disappointed. The readings were exactly the same as what came out of the tap. I called Brondell and they informed me that was how it's supposed to be. Their system is apparently designed to only remove the bad taste...not the dissolved solids...well in my case it did neither. The water still tasted bad and the TDS reading was just as high as the tap. Our water is so bad here, typical readings from 450-800+ so it may just be that filters don't work here. I gave up on filters after trying many and ordered delivered water from Culligan.
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I do not have that Problem, maybe it's the Water or Filters you use. I only use brown Natural Filters. I found that some white bleached ones taste funny.
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I change the water a lot. It's just part of my kitchen routine. I wonder about your water type. We have really good water here but I have been places where the water had a strange taste. I love this dispenser.
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I've been using it for about a month and haven't noticed a change in taste. Although I'm also no water connoisseur. If. It only occurs while in your fridge, possible it's due to other food odors.
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I have not had any problems with mine but I use a filtered water! Suggest you try that first!
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It is very slow you just have to let it do its thing. I have had mine for over a year and I really like the taste of the Pure water.Gerald
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if it is strong and bitter or difficult to drink you are making it too strong. I boil water in a corning tea pot. remove from the stove. let it cool a bit and put a handful of stems into the water. cover and let it sit overnight. it is strong but not difficult to drink. try putting in a bit of unprocessed honey. sorry but I actually like the flavor
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Yes, in my experience it tastes and smells absolutely terrible. Best of luck!
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I don't think it tastes. I add it to water with crystal light and I cannot taste it.
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Hmm I just tried some out of ours and it tastes normal. I will say though we always use our Brita filter so it may just be a temporary taste when new.
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I had a bad time with this pitcher. The water didn't taste right. I didn't test it- just compared by taste test to other water and tap water tasted better so I returned it!! Good luck.
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We are having a hard time with this issue as well. I have tried cleaning it, and it still smells. Parts of it are starting to turn reddish / orange as well, so I am going to stop using it. We have well water, and I'm wondering if that could be the issue?
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Hi Carlos. I don't have that problem. I am not a chemist, but are you sure a filter can improve the taste of your water? Do you have that problem with other faucets in your house? Are you using the hot water frequently enough or does it sit in the tank for too long? Is it set too hot? Good luck.
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have very hard water here.......its works to me I can tell a big different in the taste ....but with anything I can not tell you how much of a different it make since I'm not having it tested....water out of my tap w/ the little meter that came w/ pitcher avg 425-475...filter water 1st test was 0...and then it slowy move up as u filter water...got about 3 months off the first filter......hope this helps
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I have not experienced that problem, but I do use filtered water when filling it. Try that. :)
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I haven't found it to improve the taste of the water but I've only had it for two months or so. We filter our water because our city water tastes pretty bad .