Is there a shelf life on the Black Filters? I got this unit 4 yr ago, just using for the first time, and it filters extremely slowly. yes, I primed it
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What do you mean "extremely slow"? It will take overnight to filter a full top tank. This is normal. If it takes more than 10 hours to filter the entire tank something is wrong. Charcoal filters should not have a "shelf life" of anything less than a decade.
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I cleaned first filter out with small scrub type brush and used it at least four months. Neato's replacement filters were too expensive so I went online and got a replica off of eBay at fraction of cost. Got a set of four and figure it will last at minimum a year. Fit perfectly too.
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I just put a piece of blue tape with the install date on the filter and replace in a year or if the flow slows appreciably (which in my usage/experience takes > 1 year). The filters have gotten more expensive - I used to get them for $70-80 so now I wait longer to replace :)
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I haven't experienced this problem yet...be sure to rinse the filter as instructed prior to placing it in place; and be sure you haven't installed it backwards...not much help--I know, but all I can think of.
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have you had better luck with your filter? Just received mine, have hooked it up but can't get suction. Have primed it, filled the tank first, as mentioned in another post. Have not shortened the length of the tubing as yet. Any advice?
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I recentlt got this model from Amazon (01/2014). Out of the box, with the seals properly placed, it would not hold prime. All of the seals - the o-rings on the in/out and the d-ring on the canister needed silicone before the filter would hold prime. Your problem is just a different kind of seal deficiency. If the filter works otherwise, you can just add some silicone grease to the seal(s) where you see the leak.
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I ordered this replacement and it works http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000B8URLI/ref=oh_details_o06_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 I have read that you are supposed to replace the filter 1xper year, but who knows what kind of usage they are basing that off of. I replaced mine after only 4 or 5 months (when I started noticing a considerable difference), but I hadn't realized until afterward that you are supposed to reverse the filter every 30 days. I am hoping if I do that it will last at least a few more months this time.
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Usually when water sits for long periods of time, it becomes stagnant, and in the case of your filter, it's been just sitting in that filter for a month. There is a possible build up of algae. Id buy a new filter cartridge and try that.
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I've never had this problem with mine. Did you rinse out the filter well before placing it? That's the only thing I can think of that might be the cause...
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If the filter product the "dark water" the first time you used it, then this means that it correctly passes through the components of the filter. If not, then you might have some issues with your filter.After a few weeks/months, is it still very fast? If yes, then you might have some issues, if not, you either have a really clean tap water, or you filter is indeed defective.
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I have not had any problems with my filter. I check it periodically, the usage seems correct. I'm still very pleased with I would guess the filter would be at fault. The electronics are in the filter. Gary
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Yes. That happens when you filter water for the first time using a brand new filter. Just pour out the black water and filter the water again and it should be fine.
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We've used Pur filters for quite awhile and they always lasted me months. But this last batch of filters have had the same problem as everyone else here. The filters are lasting about two weeks. They never used to do that! I'm angry, too. These things are expensive and to replace them is going to be expensive.
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Point of use is best and install a small inexpensive moisture and dirt trap with an automatic drain in front of the unit. This will help extend the life of the filter.
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I use this system at home, and a larger version (from a chemical supplier) in the laboratory that I manage. We routinely use the industrial version for a couple of years, because the water it is purifying has already been distilled, so the demand is low. There is no reason that the filters should not last for that time, assuming the useage is low enough. KLL
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Mines Black and takes 2 filters stacked. Better measure the inside diameter of the filter housing where the seal sits.
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Replace the white filter when it blackens. I have to replace it about every 3 months