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Tools & Hardware : PUR 2 Stage Water Pitcher Replacement Filter #CRF-950Z
Rating: 
- There are better choices
I was shocked when I saw that the new filter we bought from store didn't had red indicator. We thought we bought inferior 2-stage instead of 3-stage. After hours of searching, we realized that our previous filter was CR 950 which is now discontinued by P&G and the new filter is CR 950Z which doesn't have red indicator any longer. Both were 2-stage filters. The phone# for PUR is 1-800-PUR-LINE. According to 70+ reviews from frustrated customers on Amazon, P&G decided to remove red indicator because it was "inaccurate". However my guess is that they might want to simply reduce the cost. Other reviews suggest that 950Z isn't certified for lead any longer (although package do says it does) however from NSF website it looks like PUR they never made broader claims. From same NSF website, however, it looks like 950z is certified for zinc reduction while 950 is not. Those who are opting for 950 instead of 950z should keep this in mind. There was another type called 950L which supposedly was the best of the best in line of the PUR filters (although 950 was labeled as "Ultimate" probably purely for marketing reason). I'm not able to find absolutely anyone selling 950L right now.
In any case, 950Z looks downgrade. My guess is that PUR is more and more leaning towards reducing prices to beat Brita and in the process compromise the quality. They will definitely snatch more consumers from Brita who usually asks for reasonable quality at lowest prices than the best quality at twice the price. So I tried to see if there is anything better on the market than these two brands that serves needs of more demanding consumers. One of the filters I found was 10-stage filter from New Wave Enviro. But this looks like fad because it is not certified by NSF (which is lot difficult than EPA) and it works off of faucet at same speed - which can never be as good. Market is full of other bogus filter many of claiming to make "live water" and "hexagonal crystals". What a BS!
After hours of search and reading reviews, one excellent filter I found was from Crystal Quest. They have this 6-stage Filter Cartridge - ULTRA RC-10 and its not only certified by NSF but they have even put their test results online (http://www.crystalquest.com/test1.htm)! Brita and PUR haven't had courage for this yet. Also from the diversity of Crystal Quests's offerings it looked to me that these guys are "water filtering" experts and knows their stuff. Some reviews on Yahoo Answer suggested that Brita/PUR have commodity filters design to satisfy average middle-class market but if you are willing to shell out more money and want best in the class then Crystal Quest is probably a way to go. One other thing that attracts me to them is they have "mini-coolers". I hate pitchers and I hate filling them up every now and then. I hate even more waiting for it to fill water. It's just a mess when guests are in the town. The mini-coolers that can hold enough water for 2-3 days and nicely sits on the kitchen top is the best solution.
Rating:
- Great Price But No Monitor For Filter Life
This was a great price for the PUR Filters compared to local store prices. I was dissappointed that they do not have the stated monitor for the filter as described. My last ones had this and it allows you to actually know when the filter needs to be replaced instead of just guessing. I recommend using a water filtering system to everyone who drinks bottled water. Imagine how much land fill we are avoiding filling as well as the personal savings when we use this venue.
Rating:
- $29.99 at other stores
The title says it all. Bought through Amazon and got free shipping! Yes!
Rating:
- New style doesn't fit cooler
I own a Pur water cooler and purchased the replacement filters. The filters are redesigned. With the new design, the water tank doesn't fit exactly as with the old filters. The cooler still works but the tank doesn't sit correctly on the cooler.
Rating: - Love PUR Water!
I have always been a person that has hated water. I never liked to drink it because it always tasted like minerals. When I met my fiance a few years back, she asked me if I wanted some water to drink as that was all she had at the time. She brought me a glass of water from her PUR water pitcher and I have been hooked ever since. The best part is unlike bottled water where they add minerals for "taste", etc., with a PUR pitcher all you get is water, nothing more, nothing less. With these filters I have been able to continue enjoying what I believe to be the best tasting water on earth! Now I mainly only drink water and it ALWAYS comes from my PUR water pitcher. I even bought one for my office so I could have good water away from the house. Our locally supplied water cooler has nothing on PUR! Too bad they don't bottle this and sell it!
- There are better choicesI was shocked when I saw that the new filter we bought from store didn't had red indicator. We thought we bought inferior 2-stage instead of 3-stage. After hours of searching, we realized that our previous filter was CR 950 which is now discontinued by P&G and the new filter is CR 950Z which doesn't have red indicator any longer. Both were 2-stage filters. The phone# for PUR is 1-800-PUR-LINE. According to 70+ reviews from frustrated customers on Amazon, P&G decided to remove red indicator because it was "inaccurate". However my guess is that they might want to simply reduce the cost. Other reviews suggest that 950Z isn't certified for lead any longer (although package do says it does) however from NSF website it looks like PUR they never made broader claims. From same NSF website, however, it looks like 950z is certified for zinc reduction while 950 is not. Those who are opting for 950 instead of 950z should keep this in mind. There was another type called 950L which supposedly was the best of the best in line of the PUR filters (although 950 was labeled as "Ultimate" probably purely for marketing reason). I'm not able to find absolutely anyone selling 950L right now.
In any case, 950Z looks downgrade. My guess is that PUR is more and more leaning towards reducing prices to beat Brita and in the process compromise the quality. They will definitely snatch more consumers from Brita who usually asks for reasonable quality at lowest prices than the best quality at twice the price. So I tried to see if there is anything better on the market than these two brands that serves needs of more demanding consumers. One of the filters I found was 10-stage filter from New Wave Enviro. But this looks like fad because it is not certified by NSF (which is lot difficult than EPA) and it works off of faucet at same speed - which can never be as good. Market is full of other bogus filter many of claiming to make "live water" and "hexagonal crystals". What a BS!
After hours of search and reading reviews, one excellent filter I found was from Crystal Quest. They have this 6-stage Filter Cartridge - ULTRA RC-10 and its not only certified by NSF but they have even put their test results online (http://www.crystalquest.com/test1.htm)! Brita and PUR haven't had courage for this yet. Also from the diversity of Crystal Quests's offerings it looked to me that these guys are "water filtering" experts and knows their stuff. Some reviews on Yahoo Answer suggested that Brita/PUR have commodity filters design to satisfy average middle-class market but if you are willing to shell out more money and want best in the class then Crystal Quest is probably a way to go. One other thing that attracts me to them is they have "mini-coolers". I hate pitchers and I hate filling them up every now and then. I hate even more waiting for it to fill water. It's just a mess when guests are in the town. The mini-coolers that can hold enough water for 2-3 days and nicely sits on the kitchen top is the best solution.
Rating:
- Great Price But No Monitor For Filter LifeThis was a great price for the PUR Filters compared to local store prices. I was dissappointed that they do not have the stated monitor for the filter as described. My last ones had this and it allows you to actually know when the filter needs to be replaced instead of just guessing. I recommend using a water filtering system to everyone who drinks bottled water. Imagine how much land fill we are avoiding filling as well as the personal savings when we use this venue.
Rating:
- $29.99 at other storesThe title says it all. Bought through Amazon and got free shipping! Yes!
Rating:
- New style doesn't fit coolerI own a Pur water cooler and purchased the replacement filters. The filters are redesigned. With the new design, the water tank doesn't fit exactly as with the old filters. The cooler still works but the tank doesn't sit correctly on the cooler.
Rating:
- Love PUR Water!I have always been a person that has hated water. I never liked to drink it because it always tasted like minerals. When I met my fiance a few years back, she asked me if I wanted some water to drink as that was all she had at the time. She brought me a glass of water from her PUR water pitcher and I have been hooked ever since. The best part is unlike bottled water where they add minerals for "taste", etc., with a PUR pitcher all you get is water, nothing more, nothing less. With these filters I have been able to continue enjoying what I believe to be the best tasting water on earth! Now I mainly only drink water and it ALWAYS comes from my PUR water pitcher. I even bought one for my office so I could have good water away from the house. Our locally supplied water cooler has nothing on PUR! Too bad they don't bottle this and sell it!
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