Do you really need to use filters? We have town water which is supposed to be pure. Thanks, Mary
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I find it easier to keep basket clean, can just remove paper filter leaving basket in position to prevent movement of filter unit which can make it drip from water dripper. I also use BROWN filters to remove "cholesterol" from the coffee. Yes, it is strange but true !! you can find them for about $2.
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It has a small filter that comes with it. I replace it every so often. I use it just because it has it. I guess you wouldn't have to.
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Hi, if you were talking about "water" filter, YES you should change it as often as you want. If you look at it, it will show you just how "clean" your water is. A common reason is RUST ! Hot water in pipes has a sediment of rust particles. Even when cold only is turned on, particles move in pipes and may be sent thru water system. Check top of filter for "rust", easily seen if problem exists. Maybe you are lucky and have "clean pipes" !! LOL
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Mary,I don't have that particular model but I would use filter anyway. It could only be better.
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If you are referring to the small charcoal filters at the end of the wand - this is users choice - if your water is clean then I doubt you need it. Try it without for a while and see if it makes a difference.
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Hi Mary - no you don't have to use the filter but I do because even pure water has minerals that can build up and clog the water inlet.This is my second one - the first lasted over 15 years. makes the best coffee - enjoy
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Hi Mary - no you don't have to use the filter but I do because even pure water has minerals that can build up and clog the water inlet. This is my second one - the first lasted over 15 years. makes the best coffee - enjoy
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The more filtering the better. The water may be 'pure' but what does that mean??? When we clean the maker, we run 3-4 pots of plain water through WITH FILTER and the filter picks things up: bits of calcium, alkaline and such. PLUS when using the filters you just pick up the filter and toss it, no need to rinse or wash the basket. We used our old Cuisinart for 10+ years in our motorhome (we lived it in) and now we have a house too and have the new maker there.
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Please tell me more about this. We stopped using these filters when we noticed that when we boil the filtered water it becomes cloudy and stays cloudy. Our unfiltered city water does not turn cloudy when we boil it. Something is in the filters and is not noticeable until after the water is boiled. ThanksDavid
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Good questions. Please allow me to refer you to the real authority on water purification. Bill Yost of Flat Fish USA can answer your questions regarding the ceramic water filter. I recently purchased a number of these filters through my city. I have confidence in his advice.
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I don't know. I use distilled water and that eliminates the need for a filter.
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If you only use distilled water, a filter is not required. It is recomended if you use tap water.
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You don't have to use it. I use spring water any way to brew my coffee, and I do have a filter, but it never gets dirty. If you have lousy water, you do want to use the filter, in my other house I used tap water and the filter worked and needed to be changed about every 3-4 months.
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None of the cartridge filters remove TDS. If you want that, you need reverse osmosis. It's a choice. Some people don't want to remove minerals, just organics and lead, some do.
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Nope. No filter required. Nothing required but water. We love ours! Works well.
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You need to have your water checked, sometimes, depending on the quality of the water (well water for example), you might need a softener or purifier. Most municipal water won't need these extras. You will also need a venting system if the unit is inside.
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No you do not filters. You do need to use distilled water. This product works very well. You will love this product. You do need the oil that they recommend for this product. It can run not stop for 3 hours then shut off when the water is low or it can run for 7 hours.
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I use tap water, I was using filtered but the units (I have 2) use a lot and my filters run about $50. So I started using tap water. Just keep them clean.
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No, filtered water is not required. I've been using plain tap water - and the filter that came with this great coffee maker and fits on top of the coffee basket.. Think I will buy more of those filters when time runs its course on this one (I believe its use is for one month). Hope you enjoy your Mr. Coffee Maker as much as I'm enjoying mine.
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YES! We used our first one for almost a year before switching to a new one! We only used filtered water and clean it every couple months. Of course you clean the filters every time you use it.
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As far as I've seen, you shouldn't need a filter after the unit. We have one anyway, to catch anything that goes through during the backwash process (while the unit is not filtering the water).
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I have been using regular tap water in mine. I live in Tucson where the water is pretty clear and good tasting. Hope that helps. I also cleaned the wicks (not filters) with very hot water from the tap. It works fine. I also put an Antimicrobial Cleaning Cartridge in the resevor to kill any bacteria once a month. I buy it at Target. It's called... Protec Model PC-1
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I use filtered water for this almost exclusively. It helps, but it's not perfect. The picture must be doctored a little, because I've never gotten them that clear.
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Depends which filters are in use...also whether you are adding tap water, or pond water...