I tried these Mavea water filters a an alternative to the much more expensive replacement filters that I usually buy for my PUR 18 cup water dispenser. Overall, I could not tell any difference in water quality between the two, other than the lack of initial carbon deposits left by the Mavea filters. Here is a summary of my findings.
PROS
* Mavea cost much less than PUR replacement filters, especially when bought on amazon.
* No soaking! You do not need to soak these filters, unlike the ones from PUR. They work right out of the box.
* No messy carbon deposits. Most of the time I install a new PUR filter, I have to throw-out the first pitcher of filtered water because there are so many little pieces of carbon floating around in it. No such problem with the Mavea filters.
* Taste. Water tastes the same, if not better, than when using the original PUR replacement filters. If I did a blind taste test, I would most likely not be able to pick which was which. PUR filters did a great job. They work just as well.
* Lifespan. The Mavea filters seem to last slightly longer than the PUR filters before becoming less effective. It is difficult to measure, but I would guess that they last about 10% longer than the original PUR filters do.
CONS
* This is not even so much of a "con" as an observation. The Mavea filters fit differently that the original PUR filters. It is more of a friction fit than an interlocking fit. However, NO water leaks through the seal to avoid being filtered, so the design 100% works. It just works differently.
As you can tell, there seem to be an awful lot of PROS in favor of the Mavea water filters and no real CONS to speak of. This is going to be a product that I will repeatedly purchase in the future based upon not only its price but its quality. I honestly can't think of any reason to switch back to using PUR replacement filters in the future. PUR filters are not bad by comparison. Unless they are actually better, there is no reason to spend more money on them though.
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MAVEA 1007930 Classic Fit Replacement Filter
Guaranteed to fit and perform in the leading brands and MAVEA Classic Fit Systems
Upgrade Your Filter To a Replacement Filter with Superior Benefits
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CleanFilter micro-screen reduces release of black bits into system. |
Fast and ConvenientNo pre-soaking required to activate carbon. |
Great TasteReduces chlorine taste and odor for healthy, great-tasting water. |
Advanced Filtration Technology
MAVEA water filtration systems are certified to significantly reduce chlorine taste and odor and other unwanted elements, to provide you with cleaner, clearer, great tasting water.
What It Removes
Component is tested and certified against NSF/ANSI 42 for the reduction of Chlorine taste and odor.
Filter Take-Back and Recycle Program
MAVEA supports its filters with a comprehensive filter take-back and recycle program. Every part of the filter is reused. Nothing goes into a landfill. Customers can participate in this program at no cost by bringing used filters to MAVEA recycle bins in select retail locations, or by visiting the brand’s website to receive a prepaid UPS label for sending the filters back to MAVEA.
WQA Gold Seal
WQA is an independent testing facility and leading authority on water treatment products.
The WQA Gold Seal is your assurance that this product has been tested and certified to meet industry standards for quality and safety.
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These are almost as good as Britta. Within 5%. I tested one
I have been wanting to know if the Britta original is a better filter than the generic versions such as Mavea and Wamery. I also wanted to see if the Britta is as good as low cost bottled water. So I purchased a Health Metric TDS (Total dissolved solids) tester from Amazon and set up an experiment.- Each filter is brand new.- Mavea and Britta do not require soaking. I just rinsed each one.- Wamery required soaking and rinsing. I did that according to instructions.- Each filter was used for 2 full pitchers so that they are rinsed.Results:- Ralph's bottled water reads: 3 PPM (Incredibly good)- Britta original filter reads: 262 (this is acceptable drinking water rated as good)- Mavea filter reads: 277 (It is as good as Britta)- Wamery filter reads: 306 (it's still acceptable drinking water, about 20% more than Britta in TDS) so yes, still drinkable.I'm still stunned at how good the cheap bottled water is.
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MAVEA really stands by it's word!!!
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