ZeroWater 5-Stage Water Filter Replacement, NSF Certified to Reduce Lead, Other Heavy Metals and PFOA/PFOS, 2 Count (Pack of 1), White
[{'review_meta': 'Reviewed in the United States on January 23, 2018', 'review_star': 'a-icon a-icon-star a-star-5 review-rating', 'review_body': 'If you are reading about this Zero Water Replacement Filters, you probably have the Zero Water Pitcher or the Dispenser. If you filter drains slowly, it can be fixed. The problem is that the filter probably has a big air bubble inside and prevents the water to drain through.\n\nJust tap the filter and sometimes the bubble would break into smaller bubbles and release through the two holes. If that does not do it, try using a small blunt object and wiggle the membrane underneath. Be careful not to puncture the membrane. This should release most of the air trapped at the top of the filter. Once the air is released, the filter would drain properly.\n\nTo prolong the use of the filters, I use two dispensers. I filter the water twice. I use the filter that is at or above 6 as the first filter. Since my tap water is more than 200, my first filter would drop this down by a large number even though it would be above 6. My second filter thus is filtering water that is way below the tap water reading. When the second filter read above 6, I used it as my first filter and replace the first filter with a new one. The new filter always filters the water on the 2nd time. It is a little work but I prolong the life of the filter.\n\nYes, I love the Zero Water, the water tastes good enough for someone like me that does not like to drink plain water.\n\nUpdate.\nNew stock for Zerowater filter has blue seal and is fused to the filter. The old stock is just a black 0-ring. Both seems to filter the same. The Blue seal one comes with a cap. I found out why, read on.\n\nThe first two Filters from my recent 12 pack order seems to be fine but when I opened the third one, there was water dripping out of a new filter. There was even condensation on the cap. I sent an email to Zerowater and inquired about this condition.\n\nFollowing is what came back from Customer Service: -\nThank you for contacting ZeroWater. Before the carbon is added to the filters it is washed. The cap has been added to retain that moisture to prolong filter life. The filter is safe for use.\nThank you,\nJosh\nCustomer Service Supervisor\nZeroWater\n\nSo, this is the reason that the newer stock filters are coming with caps. The caps are keeping the moisture in the filters.'}, {'review_meta': 'Reviewed in the United States on June 17, 2017', 'review_star': 'a-icon a-icon-star a-star-5 review-rating', 'review_body': "This is the best filter out there. Period. BUT there's one small disadvantage.\n\nSome people report a smell after some use. This ONLY happens when it is time to change it. If only these people would measure their water with the device included in the ZeroWater kit they would know.\n\nThe REASON for the smell is that this filter unlike other brands filters out EVERYTHING 100% of everything. No other brand can do that, BUT a downside to this is that it needs to be changed frequently. For me I need to replace it once a month. And IT NEVER SMELLS because I measure the quality of the water, as soon as it goes above 007 parts per billion I change it.\n\nFYI: PUR Water filters measure out at over 30 parts per billion. Which is the same as average water bottle. That is why it last so much longer.\n\nZeroWater gives you PERFECT 000 parts per billion when it is new, but the filter is larger and wastes much faster.\n\nFor me, having the BEST Filter out there is WELL WORTH THE MONEY OF NEEDING TO CHANGE FREQUENTLY.\n\nBut do NOT take my word for it. Use the measuring device and test for yourself.\n\nUnfiltered TAP water in New Jersey ranges between 190 and 260 parts per billion. In NY it is much higher, so obviously in certain places the filter would waste much faster.\n\nOne trick to save money and avoid this is to first filter tap water with a cheap filter like Pur or Brita and get the 200+ number down to less than 50. THEN put that water into the ZeroWater filter. If you do this it will last you 6 TIMES LONGER, and you will always get FAR cleaner water than you can get in anything, including water bottles.\n\nTEST YOURSELF. The ZeroWater measuring pen comes included with the main unit, or just buy it separately. It is cheap and well worth it."}, {'review_meta': 'Reviewed in the United States on July 28, 2020', 'review_star': 'a-icon a-icon-star a-star-1 review-rating', 'review_body': 'First time purchasing a 3 pack, I didn’t notice anything different from store bought. Recently purchased several, of these. Definitely not the same firmness in the outer plastic shell. Raised my eyebrows. So I cut one open. What was inside is not what is advertised by Zero Water. Looks like I’ve been scammed!'}, {'review_meta': 'Reviewed in the United States on December 16, 2019', 'review_star': 'a-icon a-icon-star a-star-1 review-rating', 'review_body': 'Every time we bought refills I was not happy! Tried several sellers. The devices (ALL) had poor quality control. Taste and Longevity suffered so badly I through it all in the trash. To me I think some of the sellers were duped with knock off filters?'}, {'review_meta': 'Reviewed in the United States on June 27, 2017', 'review_star': 'a-icon a-icon-star a-star-1 review-rating', 'review_body': 'Something is terribly wrong with the filters I have been purchasing on Amazon. Initially for the first year I purchased Zero Water filter directly from their website and they last about 20 to 30 days in my household. After they stop shipping to Hawaii , I started buying my filters on Amazon and notice that the life of ALL the filters (I have purchased a 12-6 and 8!Pack) was only 10 days!!!). I do not know what is going on , but after reading some reviews on the website it is obvious something is not OK with the filters. Also they are leaking what ever content is inside the filter in the water (see pic attached) and I just recently did an acidity test before and after the water was filter. I was horrify to find out that before filtering , water PH was 8.7 and after it dropped to PH 5.6. I am sorry to say that after 7 years I will have to stop using this company. And find a more quality consistent company.'}, {'review_meta': 'Reviewed in the United States on October 19, 2016', 'review_star': 'a-icon a-icon-star a-star-1 review-rating', 'review_body': 'These filters only last about a week, week and a half! If you are lucky you can get two weeks out of them. You will be constantly spending money and reordering these, repeatedly throwing out giant plastic filters as well as the packaging they come in multiple times a month if you purchase the Zero Water Dispenser System. I have to admit that during the first week to week and a half that you have installed them, they will be great! They will work fine and the water will taste great and you will get a 000 reading on your meter. Then, seemingly overnight, your water will taste awful (worse than from the tap, as if there is mildew or something off) and when you measure it with the meter you will get a very high reading.\n\nWhat\'s upsetting is that the company is aware of this but you won\'t find out until after you purchase and use it. When I replaced the first filter, I saw that the packaging addressed the issue. I didn\'t see it on the filter that came with the dispenser unit. It said that if you are replacing your filters often then there is an issue with your water and to call a number to ask about a discounted filters "program". A friend who bought the same unit and filters as I did, based on my premature and naive recommendation, called the company and was told that, yes, the filters wear our very quickly for people who live in areas with certain water conditions. They didn\'t offer help past that. Great. My friend has already set up a delivery water service and I will be doing the same. It is much cheaper per month than replacing these filters and will save on wasted materials in the long run.\n\nI recommend NOT purchasing these and looking into other options. We are in a rental home and cannot install a permanent filtration system but there are home water delivery options!'}, {'review_meta': 'Reviewed in the United States on January 24, 2020', 'review_star': 'a-icon a-icon-star a-star-5 review-rating', 'review_body': "Buyer be aware when buying Zero filters. There are knock offs out there that do not work at all. The ones I bought from this site work. Notice the difference in the pictures. The TRUE Zeto filter has a raised circle in the middle. The knock off does not and also has 2 smaller circles near the center. Make sure when you check who makes it, it says Zero Technologies LLC. True Zeto filters are excellent. I have recurring kidney stones and any minerals in the water can add to them. Zero is the only filter that takes out all minerals. I haven't had any stones\nsince starting to use Zero"}, {'review_meta': 'Reviewed in the United States on June 29, 2017', 'review_star': 'a-icon a-icon-star a-star-1 review-rating', 'review_body': "My advice is don't waste your money on this water pitcher and/or filters. The filter that came with the pitcher when we purchased it worked for almost 4 weeks. We ordered this 8-pack and received in mid-April and today (June 29, 2017) I just put in the 5th filter from this replacement pack. It appears Zero Technologies suckers you in by putting a good filter in with the pitcher so you think you've got a good deal, then the replacement filters are substandard and barely last 2 weeks. According to the information listed on the instructions, the TDS reading of our water prior to filtering isn't in the range that should make the filters need changing this often. Our water definitely tastes better, but spending $90 for filters every couple months is unacceptable to us and we most likely will toss this pitcher once the remaining 3 filters are gone."}, {'review_meta': 'Reviewed in the United States on April 27, 2019', 'review_star': 'a-icon a-icon-star a-star-1 review-rating', 'review_body': "I wish I had read about this company before I purchased the pitcher.\n\nIt was fine when I bought it. No problems, good tasting water. The filter lasted a long time, but eventually it was time to replace it.\n\nSo, come to find out, the filter cost as much as a new pitcher. I liked the taste I had been getting, so I buy the bullet and bought replacement filters.\n\nNow my water tastes fishy.\n\nI googled it and found out this is a common problem. Their website is no help. The FAQ days that fishy water means the filter has been exhausted and needs replacing. Really, Zero Water? The filter I literally just bought and am just drinking from for the first time is exhausted? Really? Get out of here.\n\nAnd then, their return policy is ridiculous. You buy a defective product from them and you have to pay the shipping to send it back. But before they refund your purchase price minus shipping costs, they test the filter in their lab. If they decide there's nothing wrong with the filter, despite the fishy taste in your first glass of water, they send the filter back to you at your cost.\n\nAvoid this company at all costs."}, {'review_meta': 'Reviewed in the United States on May 15, 2017', 'review_star': 'a-icon a-icon-star a-star-1 review-rating', 'review_body': 'Filters last for 2 weeks. Many people have complained about this and even contacted the company, but they have done nothing. These replacement filters are not as good as the ones I bought from Costco. I have been using Zero water for almost 2 years and the quality has gone DOWN, way down. They are supposed to last 4-6 weeks. These last 2 weeks (and where I live the water is not that bad. usually tap water has 200-250 ppm . Horrible customer support. I saved 4 filters to send back to the company, but when I read online that other people have complained with no results, I gave up. DO NOT BUY!!!'}]