Brita 35530 Ultramax Dispenser Reviews
Brita 35530 Ultramax Dispenser Reviews
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Think of it as water filtration for dummies. You don't even need to keep an eye on the calendar, the electronic sensor lets you know with a flashing arrow when it's time to change filters. Not to mention this system sure beats the heck out of paying for and lugging home gallon after gallon of water.Brita’s advanced water filtering systems help remove chlorine, sediment, zinc, and other harmful substances such as cadmium, copper, benzene, lead, and mercury, for clean, great-tasting water. With a tank that holds up to 1.13 gallons of water and fits neatly on countertops and refrigerator shelves, the Ultramax Smart Dispenser is the perfect size for a small office or family. It comes with an innovative electronic gauge that helps monitor use and alert busy users when its time to replace the filter. An included, non-replaceable battery with an expected life of 5 years powers the gauge. Brita filters should be replaced every 40 gallons. The Ultramax should be hand washed in lukewarm water with a mild detergent. Brita offers a limited 90 day warranty on pitchers for defects outside of normal wear and tear. --Jessica Reuling
Technical Details
- Removes chlorine, sediment, zinc, and other harmful substances for clean, great-tasting water- Compact 1.13-gallon capacity tank; fits on countertops and shelves
- Perfect size for small office or family
- Digital indicator signals time to replace filter
- Includes non-replaceable, 5-year battery; limited 90-day warranty
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By Charles Bogutzki
I have been using this product for over a year now. It works perfectly, no leaking, no mold. It is heavy when full, but not as heavy as cases of bottled water! I like the taste, I like the electronic reminder, I like the volume it holds and I do not get any tastes absorbed from my refrigerator. I would recommend this product to anyone that drinks a lot of water and wants to reduce recycle waste.
By Davi Yavi (Pasadena, CA United States)
We purchased this so our children can serve themselves water without constantly opening the refrigerator. We have owned the Brita for 1 month. The large capacity comes in handy. Ours gets plenty of use with the kids. We have it on our kitchen counter. I especially like the no drip spout. Hasn't leaked yet!
By Shaun J. Stuart (Chandler, AZ)
Got this because I liked the big capacity and the fact that I could leave it in the fridge. Unfortunately, it leaks. The leak comes from where the spigot connects to the reservoir. I tightened the nut as tight as I dared (didn't want to break the plastic), but no matter what I do it still leaks. I contacted Brita and they sent a replacement, but they only sent the reservoir, a new spigot, and a new washer. No new nut. So it was worthless. Stick with a pitcher and avoid this problem.
By Michele Derosa
I have always owned the brita pitchers, which I loved. Then I saw this ultramax dispenser at a friends house and loved it. It is so easy and convinient. I drink water all day long and it is such a pain to fill up water bottles with the pitchers all day. This is perfect for filling up water bottles. The only problem I had was that it was shipped broke. There was a piece broken off at the corner. The broken spot did not affect the dispenser from working so I did not return it. It works perfectly but it just has a crack in it. Just thought I should share this information with you to avoid future problems.
By M. Boone
We have been using the Brita 35530 Ultramax Dispenser for almost two years now, and we love it! We drink a normal amount of water, but we also prefer to use filtered water for making tea, cooking rice and other foods that absorb much of the cooking water. Our pitcher sits on the counter next to our fridge. My wife prefers room-temperature water, and I regularly fill up large glass bottles to refrigerate water for myself.
The good:
* Large size, holds a lot of water compared to pitchers
* Spout is easy to use, compared to lifting a heavy pitcher
* Easy to clean, no mildew or mold problems after nearly 12 months
* Water tastes great! We like it better than most bottled water.
* Brita filters are reasonably priced (we buy 3 at a time)
The not-so-good:
* Filter can be slow at times, you'll want to keep it full as much as possible
* Inner plastic part that separates the filtered and unfiltered water can be hard to remove from the main unit when it is time to clean. Patience is necessary.
That's it, I can't think of any other downside to this water dispenser. The filters are rated for 2 months of average use, and the electronic timer on the top shows one notch for every 2 weeks, so you can tell how much time your filter has remaining. But, even with our large water use, we often leave the filter in beyond the 2-month period. The water in our area is bad enough that we can taste the difference as soon as the filter is no longer working, plus we're just lazy sometimes, and I like to get the most use per filter as possible.
When it is time to replace the filter, I follow this process:
1. Put new filter in a glass with water to soak for 10-15 minutes
2. Empty dispenser, take it apart and wash everything (inside and out) with hot water and soap
3. Dry the dispenser with a clean towel and reassemble.
4. By this time, the 10 minutes are up and I can insert the new filter
5. Fill the dispenser completely with water (waiting for it to filter so that both the main compartment and the unfiltered compartment are full)
6. Drain the first batch of filtered water (we often keep it in plastic jugs for watering plants)
7. Fill the dispenser and place in desired location
This process can take up to 30 minutes depending on how quickly the filter works, so I usually do other household chores at the same time. If you try to replace the filter while doing nothing else, you may become impatient and frustrated, as a watched filter always works slower.
Bottom line: We love this dispenser and hope to enjoy many more years of use. Our average filter use is 2.5 months, and the dispenser is cleaned thoroughly each time, so we have had no mold or mildew problems.
I would recommend this to anyone who wants to save money on bottled water and/or avoid using plastic bottles.
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