No Filter: So Is It Safe? So are these, without filters, safe?
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Yes, they are safe without filters, filters are not needed for that reason in ultrasonic humidifiers. Why you should be using filtered or distilled water anyway is because of the DEPOSITS that collect on the ultrasonic disk at the bottom (heart?) of the unit. When too much mineral deposit forms on the disk, it will stop working. That's also why you sometimes get a little brush with this type of humidifiers, but those are not very effective I've found: I have lost two units to this before I figured out the problem with the deposits. Now I use either boiled and cooled water, or filtered water. Knock on wood, that has kept it running for many winters!
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Yes they are. We use them to keep some of the fine particles out of the coffee. It seems to make a smoother stronger cup. 300 filters seem to last forever. Buy them with the coffee maker because they are hard to get by themselves unless you buy a bunch. Good luck! We love our one cup maker.
64512
Yes. Use ours without as we're not beer making, or such, that would require filtering.
605823
In my opinion and what I have done thus far is use the filter. Notice I said filter and not filters. I have used one filter since I have owned the machine. I never change the filter and I doubt I would ever have to since it filters the freshly distilled water. Taste has not been affected and the only reason I can see for the filters is to ensure no particulates from the machinery would ever enter the water. That said, it should be impossible during the life of the machine for any particulates to break loose. These are copper pipes used for the distillation so the filters are either a money maker or just a fail safe is all.
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No instructions with the filters, but they function exactly the same as the Cokin series filters. You can research them or look at this brochure: http://www.cokin.co.uk/pdf/V400A-HD.pdf.
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It does not say it requires them, but unless you like cleaning grounds out of the gunk at the bottom afterward, it would be wise to use them. I've seen paper filters shaped like discs for sale, but you don't need to spend extra money--just lay out a normal 12-cup paper filter flat and poke a hole in the middle, then lay it inside the filter basket. It'll save you having to clean out the nozzle later.
1471525
I use the regular paper filters, never had a problem (I've never used the permanent kind). The paper filters work great. (the round "Mr Coffee" kind, by the way, not the cone shaped ones)
962726
The new filters are the first ones I have purchased. I've had no issues with them.
268101
If you have a filter that removes water born pathogens, these are not necessary. I backpack in the boundary waters, and use these instead of a filter to save weight.
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Mine did not come with filters. Not that I needed them. I turned them into a Steampunk costume piece. But no, no filters included, unless it says it comes with them.
1187981
I don't know. Our home has a complete filter system so we don't use the filter.
1924452
We've never tried without filter, but it should work just fine without it. Hope this helps.
809786
No you don't have to use the frabreeze filters, I don't have mine in and works fine....
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I apologize to you that I am unable to answer this question for you. I ordered the filters but I had someone else install it for me, so I have no idea of what you are asking me. I am so sorry! The person I had install it, had no problem at all and it works super great for me! I just cannot answer your question. I would try contacting the company and asking them.
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The correct way is to replace them, although I'm sure you could rinse them without any damage to the filter.A new filter comes with the unit. Hope this helps ~
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i stopped buying them a while back...i just used without filter and cleaned it out weekly. About a year ago, i bought them on amazon.
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Yes. You do need to clean the filters. However, I did not read that until the third filter. When I tried to clean it saw what was going into my body and stuck on my fingers with a horrible smell, I decided right then to finish up with this cycle and move onto a smoke free life. Today has been three months and ten days.