does the taster of the water change?
562518
I used it in the winter for some long runs and didn't notice a change in taste.
562519
Good question. If you were to think, the interior of the plastic might affect the taste of water, it probably isn't the case. I just find water tasting how it is supposed to be.
2078991
not to my knowledge. I note when the container shows any orange around the lid - then I know that the filter needs changing.
667293
Yes, and contrary to what the company argues it doesn't last as long as the old design. When the top of pitcher is filled with tap water, some of the filter material floats out into the water on top of filter. Was an outstanding product until company became greedy and started recycling filters in El Paso (or maybe they are taken across the border)? Those that don't know that there was a design change must be fairly recent customers.
1590394
Did you rinse the filter thouroghly before using, if you did , filtered water water does taste different than city water. Try bottled water and compare taste. Hope this helps.
1458460
No. Also the filtered water has light black or blue color and taste bad. Do not buy it.
1547816
I'm not sure but the last one I bought showed red and the water didn't taste good
249780
No I have not notice a sweet taste after filtering my water. Look at from this angle, it is far better having sweet water than having to drink water that has the rotten egg smell/taste. If you are really that concerned about the sweet taste of the water call up or email Sawyer and get their official say on the matter or send a water sample to a public water testing facility and see what they determine is in the water that you are filtering. That's about all I can say on the matter. Good Luck.
1036109
Yes. It seems durable and I have tested water that has set for a few days and there is no taste imparted.
96535
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
890324
No, the only thing I have noticed is if you make the water hotter or colder it does take a few seconds for it to change temperature :-)
744611
Each filter change is different. You will have to look at the spects online, track by product part #. I believe it's by how many gallons of water go through the system.
1044942
To the best my knowledge, I taste no charcoal or other filter flavors. You never taste water so good! You do have to maintain the dome ( scrub it with a light brush once a month) and you do have to replace the mineral filter cartridge as well as the dome at some point.
541342
I am not sure, but I do think the filter is different. I am sure it will state which fountain uses which filter.
833343
I think the directions said you had to run quite a bit of water when you first replace the filter. We did that and had no problems with the taste. Hope it gets better.
284108
They have a recommended change schedule based on time and/or gallons, but you will be able to tell with the water taste. It also depends on the water quality within your area. I'm in Virginia Beach and the water quality is better than Florida, so my filter does last longer here. Flow rate can be deceiving since water pressure is not always the same. Amazon sells a water hardness tester, it could be helpful to better monitor your water quality!
1337430
it doesn't it change the PH. Zerowater filters your tap water and removes the undissolved solids. Gives your water a really good taste
2146423
Hello, I found out when I called the company, that their filter when "old" builds up a bacteria (that is no harmful but tastes awful) They told me to change the filter more often. However I found that after only a week it would smell bad. To bad, because I love the idea of this filter, but they haven't perfected it... So I went back to Britta filter and no bad tasting water anymore ;)