Water Filters & Purifiers (Page 5)
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my apec ro water tastes weird or salty after a few months. is the membrane bad?
A salty, metallic, or "off" taste in an APEC ROES-50 system after a few months usually indicates "membrane breakthrough" or "TDS creep." In a healthy…
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apec roes-50 won't shut off, keeps running and dumping water down the drain. help?
The APEC ROES-50 utilizes an Automatic Shut-Off (ASO) valve that relies on a pressure differential to stop the flow of water. When the storage tank r…
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do i really have to throw away the first three pitchers of water from a new brita filter?
Yes, discarding the first three full reservoirs of water is a critical step in the commissioning process for the Brita Longlast Everyday filter. The …
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water is leaking from my brita pitcher, maybe from the lid?
The leaking in the Brita Longlast Everyday Water Filter Pitcher typically stems from a failure in the hydraulic seal between the filter cartridge and…
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how do i know if i have a brita longlast filter or a standard one?
The confusion between the Brita LongLast filter and the Standard (Elite or Original) filters stems from the fact that they share a similar cylindrica…
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how do i reset the filter change indicator on my brita pitcher?
The filter change indicator on the Brita Longlast Everyday Water Pitcher is a digital timer-based system rather than a sensor that detects actual wat…
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just got my ROES-50, one of the plastic filter housings has a small crack from shipping. can i still install it?
The APEC ROES-50 utilizes high-pressure reinforced polypropylene housings designed to withstand significant hydraulic stress. Even a hairline fractur…
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my APEC reverse osmosis system is making a constant dripping or dribbling sound from the drain line. is that normal?
The APEC ROES-50 utilizes a process where a significant amount of "brine" or wastewater is pushed through the membrane to flush out contaminants. If …
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what's the actual filter change schedule for the ROES-50? i don't want to guess.
The APEC Water Systems ROES-50 is a multi-stage filtration system where each stage serves as a sacrificial barrier for the next. The root cause of sy…
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installing my APEC ROES-50, do i need any special tools? the manual list is confusing.
The installation of the APEC ROES-50 involves intersecting three different systems: your cold water supply line, your sink countertop, and your waste…
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APEC ROES-50 just stopped making water completely, tank is empty. system shut off abnormal?
When an APEC ROES-50 completely stops producing water and the storage tank is empty, the system has likely entered a "stalled" state where the osmoti…
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my APEC ROES-50 is barely trickling water, takes forever to fill a glass. what's wrong?
The slow trickle in an APEC ROES-50 is typically caused by a drop in pressure across the membrane or a failure in the storage tank's air bladder. In …
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black stuff coming out of my new brita filter into the water, is it safe?
The black stuff is activated carbon — tiny particles (often called "fines") that break loose from the filter cartridge during manufacturing, shipping…
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the filter status light on my brita isn't blinking at all, is it broken?
The Brita Longlast Everyday Water Filter Pitcher uses a capacitive timing circuit integrated into the lid to track filter life. If the status light i…
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can i use hot water in my brita pitcher to make tea faster?
Using hot water in a Brita Longlast Everyday Water Filter Pitcher is a critical error that compromises both the filtration chemistry and the physical…
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my brita longlast filter light is green but my water is tasting off, should i change it?
The green light on your Brita Longlast filter is not a chemical sensor; it is a simple timer-based indicator. It tracks the passage of time or the nu…
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brita pitcher lid won't close all the way, it's stuck open
The Brita Longlast Everyday Water Filter Pitcher uses a tension-based hinge system that relies on precise alignment between the lid's pivot points an…
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how do i reset the filter light on my brita everyday pitcher?
The Brita Longlast Everyday Water Filter Pitcher utilizes a digital countdown timer rather than a sensor that detects water purity. The "filter light…