When I lived in Michigan we had amazing tap water but now I love using our Brita Marella water filter. Do you use water filters, or is your tap water naturally delicious?! 😀
We’ve had one but we didn’t use it for a long time, so I decided to use it again (with obviously new filter) ! I’m writing this comment from Paris Have a nice day !!
@@johantata1057 yes the new filter is key 😅 I’ve been using the jug since I uploaded this video and I am so impressed by how well it works!! Thank you for taking the time to comment, and hello from London ☺️
Ooh good idea, I will try to film a quick one on it. In the meantime I would advice that you take the filter cartridge out, then use hot and soapy water with a non-abrasive sponge to wash it. Then be sure to rinse away all the soap and then you're ready to go again once you insert the new filter cartridge ☺️
Does it filter calcium and magnesium which is peresnt in tap water...... whenever i boil water for drinking I saw white sediments settle down I am afraid it will cause kidney stone
I really like design of brita filters. In whole year of use I never spilled water from unfiltered part of it into the cattle Top cover never detached accidentally when I poured water. Small plastic triangle cover never detached at all. (both of this started to happen in less than month of using some shitty local russian brand - they are absolutely trash).
@@veronicataylorsfp Germans are amazing engineers. But my knowledge is limited cause I can compare Brita jugs that I use now to total garbage i previously used that was made in "ru" (russia is horrible country... one of the worst).
Hi Veronica. And THANK YOU. Unlike some of the other videos here you've got it all 100% RIGHT and ACCURATE. And you are very clear too - Brita should get YOU to re-write their miserable Instruction sheet! So Thanks Again.
Omg bestie thank you so much for this. Mine got delivered over the weekend (it’s now Wednesday) and I read the instructions 10 times like “wut🥴”. They made that manual confusing af for no reason😭 thank you, definitely saving this video to come back to when I need to change filters❤️
Why I see in my water lots of black particles look like charcoal ? Is it safe to drink it , I see on coments from Amazon that so many have seen the same little black dots ... And you cannot find a video to tell you if is safe or not ...
Thank you so much Daniel ❤️ I hope to be back with new content soon - I'm just going through some health issues at the moment but will be back soon I hope!
You dont have to keep the jug in a refrigerator. It can be left on a counter as so long the room temperature is between 12-17 degrees Fahrenheit. Also remember to not only replace the filter monthly but also (warm soap or use lemon) to wash the inside of the jug.
Thank you for adding this info! I personally refrigerate mine because this is what the user manual says: “We recommend that you store your Brita system in the refrigerator to get cold, great-tasting water” but I googled it before I made this video and found people complaining that they left theirs on the counter and it grew mold. So I preferred to recommend to just follow the manual 😅 Also totally agree about washing between each filter like I show on the video - this *entire* process needs to be followed every single time the filter is changed. It’s easy to be a bit lazy but it’s not worth neglecting it and getting sick...!!
Great video. I just picked mine up a while ago, spent time going through the manual, got more confused, came to RUclips and found your easy to set up video. I was thinking that they should probably just put a link to you video on the instruction manual 😂
Haha thank you so much for your comment - honestly when I opened the instructions and unfolded them to see they were taller than me, I knew I had to break it down and do a video on this 🙈
Has anyone having black particles in the water after filtering? this is just started happening to our jug....I am not sure if it is safe to drink? I will appreciate with your comments...Thank you
Yes mine did this too. Like Toby mentioned in his reply to your comment, the manual says these are fine to drink. Personally, I ran the filter again one extra time and the second time there was nothing in there. But according to Brita's manual this is normal and you can drink it...
I just bought one coz i needed a water jug but the filter was a bonus. I watched some yt videos about if these filters really work and they don't so my question is are they working for you? I dont wanna keep buying filters when they dont work and just use the jug instead.
Yes in my opinion they do work. I don’t know the percentage of things removed from the tap water, but going by taste alone I’d say there’s definitely an improvement when using these jugs. Next I’m going to get the filter that goes on the actual faucet soon to compare… because that would be a lot easier than using the jugs if it works as well.
Why should the filtered water go into the refrigerator? It's cold out and I'd rather like to have room temperature water. Can't I leave the purifier out on the table?
I bought this when I realized that my tap water was making my stomach burn. I don't want to buy water in plastic bottles. I hope this will be a good solution.😅
Oh wow luckily my tap water is decent (just has a slight metallic taste), I couldn't imagine if it gave me stomach issues! Has the brita filter helped? I hope so!!
Hi, no in theory you should only need to replace the filter every month or so. If you use it *a lot* though then you might want to replace it sooner, but they say for most people, every month is fine ☺️
Watched a documentary on plastics clogging up the Nile, so thought I'd stop buying plastic bottles, hence the Brita Water Filter Jug. Great video! Clear, concise, well presented and well edited. I couldn't understand the Brita written instructions anyway. Thanks Veronica.
Thank you so much for this comment and I could not agree more with regards to plastics. I know lots of people buy bottled water because it tastes better but I think you can get great tasting water from the tap + using a water filter if it really does have a strong taste.
My water has an extremely strong metallic taste but after I put it through the Brita filter, it tastes "neutral" or like just regular plain water. If you are still having a very strong taste in your water even after using the filter, then I think you should look up the water quality in your area. In the U.K. you can google this and get a detailed report for the area you live in, but not sure if this is available everywhere. Here, they make all the info public as to the % of all minerals, how hard your water is etc
Hello! Great video, I just got one of these. So, if I understand it correctly you have to rinse it two times and throw out that water every single time before you can use it and drink the water. Or is it just for the first time? Thanks!
Hi and thanks for your comment ☺️ So you only need to do this rinse & discard water process when you change the cartridge and put in a new one. So, once a month give or take! Hope that helps!
I was wondering the same thing and literally spent an hour googling it. The Brita website says "fill to the max line" but I don't see a max fill line on it anywhere... So, I fill the top filter once, let the water filter through, then fill the top part again. I believe this is ok because the product description says this: "1.4 Litre filtered water capacity, 2.4 Litre total capacity" so I think the idea is you filter it once, and then you fill the top part so that it automatically re-fills the bottom filtered part as you drink it. Hope this helps!
No it doesn't! The little bars on the lid go down one by one over the period of a month. Once you have no bars left, you should change the filter. So, "standard" usage you should change every month but if you use it a lot then change more often.
Is that normal that some water is around the filter all the time and should I remove it every time? Lol just got mine yesterday and tap in London comparing to tap from this jug taste much better
Yes it’s normal apparently! We checked (and there’s another commenter who even contacted Brita to ask lol). Every time you refill the jug, that little bit of water is automatically filtered through so it’s only there for as long as you take between adding more water! You’re so right though the water with this jug is so much better - it doesn’t have any flavor, which is just how water should be ...!!
The filter doesn’t go all the way down, a few millimeters remain between bottom of filter and plastic bottom of the jug insert. Water collects there, is this normal? Even in your video I can see the same problem. Look at 2:16, there’s a gap between filter and bottom of jug insert, it doesn’t go all the way down.
Yes it’s totally normal!! Another commenter asked the same thing and we both googled it and it’s supposed to be like that. If I remember correctly it’s to prevent water from stagnating there or something like that!
@@veronicataylorsfp I have the Marella xl jug. It has the gap which I mentioned above, between filter and jug. That gap fills with water which stagnates there. I’ve been reading comments and someone said they contacted Brita and they said that each day you should remove the filter and clean that stagnating water in the gap. I’m puzzled. You’re saying it’s normal?
@@justme7920 ok I just re-read the comment I was thinking of and they said brita replied to them saying it is so that the filter stays moist. Check out the comment from Mali Yojez if you want to read exactly what Brita replied to her! I am pretty sure it’s expected to work like this and doesn’t need to be taken out and cleaned every day but let me know if you think this is wrong and I will investigate further 🤓
@@justme7920 yes it’s exactly the same I remember thinking the cartridge wasn’t in all the way/properly the first time I used it, but every new cartridge is exactly the same so I think it’s ok. I am a big fan of this water filter jug I hope you like yours too
Hi Veronica, how much water can the top funnel hold? Can it really filter 1.4l of water (in one go) as it indicates so? Thanks! I have the other model - Style - and was disappointed that it could not filter 1.4L like it says so. After 1L filtered, it cannot filter the remaining 400ml. Unfiltered water gets stuck in the top funnel, it then gets poured out as well when pouring - ends up with pouring both unfiltered & filtered water mixing it all up! Urgh!
I am pretty sure it does indeed do 1.4L capacity for filtered water! I have heard of previous models mixing filtered w/unfiltered (which totally defeats the purpose...) water and it was due to the design of the filter being kind of flawed. As long as you buy a recent version (which has been redesigned) you should be ok. My filter definitely doesn't mix them!
Great video and lovely presentation! Yeah, we don't drink enough pure water after all our bodies are made up of it. Cut down on the other beverages and drink more pure water 😊 God bless you.
Hi I'am french I just bought a new cofee machine and I never used before a water filter jug so your video was super useful thank you so much for this tutorial keep it up the good work 🥰 !
Merci Clement! I haven’t used filtered water to make coffee or tea but I’ve heard it makes a big difference in the flavor. Definitely going to have to try it out ☺️
I think I didn't shake it well because when I put the filter in the jar and put water o it, there's bubbles coming out the filter. I put & throw the water 3 -4 times instead of 2 times but there's still bubbles coming out. Is it safe to drink the water?
Did you end up figuring this out? Just like Said's comment says, the meter on the top has bars on it and it represents one month. When the filter is ready to be changed, the meter will show blank (no bars). That's how you know it's time to change the filter.
You mentioned keeping the filtered water in the refrigerator but I read to not leave the jug full of water and to pour it into another container. How long can the jug fit empty between refills? And do you have to resoak the filter each time?
does anyone have same issue? when water is filtered there are remains between filter and the box in the space where filter is not fully attached to the box. I got advise from Brita reseller that every evening I should remove filter and spill out remaining water as it could spoil being there for few days. stupid advise right as I expected that once I install filter I will remove it after month when replacing for new one.
Hi - I'm surprised Brita said to do this every evening. In my experience (and a few other people have commented the same), this is normal and is just part of the Brita design. My filter has a little gap just like you describe and everything I've read about it suggests that that is totally normal!
I looked for the video you mentioned in this video, but couldn't find it: Where can I find a video about how to put Brita into the fridge without looking clattered?
Hi! I store the filter in the door to my fridge - I have a really compact fridge so it goes in sideways. Then, I put other bottles next to it like my sodastream sparkling water and wine 🙈 I don't think I have a video where I show the actual filter in there, but I'll make a note to film that next time I do a fridge cleaning video!
What a waste of money! I got it 2 months back and following their instructions on cleaning new cartridges and also replacing mine after every month like they advice... In spite of following all their instructions, the damn maxtra cartridge still leaks blacks particles in the pitcher. What a utter disappointment! It was working fine for the first 2 months ( yes, I changed the cartridge every 4 weeks) but after 2 months, it would start leaking every day despite having followed their instructions on washing the cartridge and despite using brand new maxtra cartridge
This sounds like you got a defective filter because I’ve had a few of them over the years and have never had any black particle issues!! I would definitely contact Brita for a refund / replacement.
Haha I took one for the team with this one - the instructions unfolded and it was bigger than me!!! Honestly they make it complicated than it needs to be lol
I followed the instructions, but the water is not coming down to pitcher. It's as though its stuck. It came down to the pitcher for two times and then got stuck! I need some help with this.
Hey there, that's definitely not normal. If you are still having issues with it I would first check to make sure your filter is installed correctly. Take the filter out, shake it, and push it firmly back into place. If that doesn't work then you might have a defective filter!
Thank u so much ,u helped me a lot , but do i have to leave it in the fridge though?? Coz i don't drink cold water my teeth are very sensitive.. please reply .thx 😘
I’ve just bought one of these. The trapped water in the few millimetres between the filter and base worries me. Won’t it get stagnant after 2 months in there?
That's a really good point, and I was wondering about that too actually. But after looking at the jug when it filters the water, I'm pretty that actually each time you filter the water through it, that water between the bottom of the filter area goes into the bottom reservoir. So, it doesn't stay there too long - just until you run more water through to filter it. If you're worried about it though it couldn't hurt to take the filter out every now and then and give the jug a good rinse.
@@veronicataylorsfp Good news, it's behaving as intended. I emailed Brita and they responded with a pdf explanation and diagram (so I guess we're not the first to wonder about this). The text reads "The design of the MAXTRA+ funnel allows the cartridge to be kept moist at all times, without the necessity of keeping the jug totally full. This ensures that the cartridge remains fully hydrated at all times, enabling a more effective filtration performance. The water is constantly replenished as the water filters through the cartridge."
Thank you so much for looking this up and for commenting back with an update!! This is reassuring that it is supposed to be this way. Thanks for sharing this info ☺️
@@MaliYojez this is what I was looking for. That little gap is full with water in my jug, too. I watched this review and someone in the comments said they contacted a “Brita seller” and they said that the filter should be removed every evening to clean the stagnant water!
@@justme7920 I also contacted Brita and they sent me a document all about how it's safe and working as intended. If you're still concerned, I suggest you contact them yourself.
Now that I’ve been using it for a few weeks I definitely am glad to have it. My water tasted “neutral” now if that makes sense plus even my coffee is coming out better if I use the filtered water!
Brita says you can put the jug and reservoir in the dishwasher, BUT NOT THE LID. However, they also mentioned something about not putting in the d/w with dirty items, so probably best to wash the whole lot separately!
Hey! I’m profoundly deaf and have been following your video using captions. I was wondering if 2:15 is meant to say, you know ‘you’ve put water fiktrt into place correctly is if you once you start filling with water - the water does not come through the middle. As whatever i do - mine only comes through the middle !! Appreciate your inputs
Hi! Ok so I just re-watched that part to be sure, and indeed what you are doing is correct. So, you *want* water to come through the middle hole (that's where the water trickles down into the pitcher). So if water does not go through then the cartridge is in wrong, and therefore it sounds like yours is doing exactly what it should be doing ☺️
You don't *have* to keep it in the fridge, but it is recommended. I googled this a lot actually and the general consensus is that it's best kept in the fridge because that will slow the growth of bacteria and mold in the pitcher. Also, chlorine in water evaporates when left outside of the fridge and I believe chlorine is something that helps to prevent the growth of bacteria. I like my water cold but if I wanted it warmer then I would pour a glass of water and then leave it out for a few minutes to let it come to room temp. That said, a lot of people *do* leave their pitchers on the counter, I just personally would not.
Does the filter deteriorate in quality regardless of how much or how little you use it? So for argument sake, if I put in a new filter, start the timer for 100%, and then not use it at all for 4 weeks, is it still safe?
I would change a little more often (every 3 weeks) if I were you. I use the maxtra+ filter and according to the information from the Brita website, they say that each cartridge filters 100L of water. So if you’re filtering 5L per day then personally I would filter more frequently than every 4 weeks!
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When I lived in Michigan we had amazing tap water but now I love using our Brita Marella water filter. Do you use water filters, or is your tap water naturally delicious?! 😀
We’ve had one but we didn’t use it for a long time, so I decided to use it again (with obviously new filter) !
I’m writing this comment from Paris
Have a nice day !!
@@johantata1057 yes the new filter is key 😅 I’ve been using the jug since I uploaded this video and I am so impressed by how well it works!! Thank you for taking the time to comment, and hello from London ☺️
I wouldn't recommend drinking tap water unfiltered.
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I can't find anywhere if it's OK to submerge the lid in water?
Ugh THANK YOU! That “instruction manual” is not very user friendly 🤣
I am glad this helped!! 😀
Yet you searched for this video 😂
Brita failed abysmally with its manual. It's so bad that it's offensive
True! I nust got the jug and couldn't figure the instruction. Thank goodness for RUclips! 😂
Hi honey! This was very useful! Can you also do a video on how to clean the filter as well please?
Ooh good idea, I will try to film a quick one on it. In the meantime I would advice that you take the filter cartridge out, then use hot and soapy water with a non-abrasive sponge to wash it. Then be sure to rinse away all the soap and then you're ready to go again once you insert the new filter cartridge ☺️
The first two jugs of water can be used for the plants.
Does it have to be in the fridge? I don't drink cold water.
Does it filter calcium and magnesium which is peresnt in tap water...... whenever i boil water for drinking I saw white sediments settle down I am afraid it will cause kidney stone
I really like design of brita filters.
In whole year of use I never spilled water from unfiltered part of it into the cattle
Top cover never detached accidentally when I poured water. Small plastic triangle cover never detached at all.
(both of this started to happen in less than month of using some shitty local russian brand - they are absolutely trash).
Thank you for mentioning this actually because I was wondering if it was worth getting a second, less-expensive jug. Guess I'll just stick with Brita!
@@veronicataylorsfp Germans are amazing engineers. But my knowledge is limited cause I can compare Brita jugs that I use now to total garbage i previously used that was made in "ru" (russia is horrible country... one of the worst).
Thank you.. jst had mine delivered .. spent 30mins on the instruction... and came across your video.... thanks gurlll 🤗
I was exactly the same!! I was wondering how a water filter could be so complicated to setup lol turns out it’s actually super easy 🙈😅
30 minutes woah 😅😅😅😅
Hi Veronica. And THANK YOU.
Unlike some of the other videos here you've got it all 100% RIGHT and ACCURATE. And you are very clear too - Brita should get YOU to re-write their miserable Instruction sheet!
So Thanks Again.
Thank you so much. I was so confused with the manual 😂😂 This is really helpful.
How high can you fill the water? Can you keep adding water after it's filtered the first batch or is there a max fill recommendation? Thanks 😊
How about now, have you tried adding more water after the first batch? Same question!
This is my third time back to this video I’ve watched it every 4 weeks when I need to change mine as I forget every time lol thank you!
Omg bestie thank you so much for this. Mine got delivered over the weekend (it’s now Wednesday) and I read the instructions 10 times like “wut🥴”. They made that manual confusing af for no reason😭 thank you, definitely saving this video to come back to when I need to change filters❤️
Their instructions are terrible, that's how much they care about their customers. Thank you for lovely easy video instructions though.
Why I see in my water lots of black particles look like charcoal ? Is it safe to drink it , I see on coments from Amazon that so many have seen the same little black dots ... And you cannot find a video to tell you if is safe or not ...
It was only easy after I watched your video. The manual is so confusing. Brita should hire you instead of this useless manual. 😂
Haha thank you I'm glad this video helped!! That might be a new career idea for me 🙈😅
Hunny you need a lot more subscribers. Your videos are extremely well edited and high quality!!
Thank you so much Daniel ❤️ I hope to be back with new content soon - I'm just going through some health issues at the moment but will be back soon I hope!
I absolutely agree with Supdarg2’s comments above! I watched two others, and yours is the best! Bruce in Australia
Veronica, I hope your health issues have been resolved favourably. Bruce in Australia
Thank you for the video, I couldn't work out how to set it up based on the instructions that came with it but this video made it so clear and helpful
You dont have to keep the jug in a refrigerator. It can be left on a counter as so long the room temperature is between 12-17 degrees Fahrenheit. Also remember to not only replace the filter monthly but also (warm soap or use lemon) to wash the inside of the jug.
Thank you for adding this info! I personally refrigerate mine because this is what the user manual says: “We recommend that you store your Brita system in the refrigerator to get cold, great-tasting water” but I googled it before I made this video and found people complaining that they left theirs on the counter and it grew mold. So I preferred to recommend to just follow the manual 😅 Also totally agree about washing between each filter like I show on the video - this *entire* process needs to be followed every single time the filter is changed. It’s easy to be a bit lazy but it’s not worth neglecting it and getting sick...!!
best vid on this difficult dilemma
thank you
Thank you kindly, for taking the time, to save us all time, on the instructions, glad I stopped by here first.
Glad it helped!!
Great video. I just picked mine up a while ago, spent time going through the manual, got more confused, came to RUclips and found your easy to set up video. I was thinking that they should probably just put a link to you video on the instruction manual 😂
Haha thank you so much for your comment - honestly when I opened the instructions and unfolded them to see they were taller than me, I knew I had to break it down and do a video on this 🙈
Thankyou saved me trying to workout instructions watching from England🇬🇧
Oh my God Jessica.. You really left Pearson Hardman to advertise Brita filters???
Lol
Has anyone having black particles in the water after filtering? this is just started happening to our jug....I am not sure if it is safe to drink? I will appreciate with your comments...Thank you
There was something in the manual about those particles being safe to ingest
Yes mine did this too. Like Toby mentioned in his reply to your comment, the manual says these are fine to drink. Personally, I ran the filter again one extra time and the second time there was nothing in there. But according to Brita's manual this is normal and you can drink it...
I just bought one coz i needed a water jug but the filter was a bonus. I watched some yt videos about if these filters really work and they don't so my question is are they working for you? I dont wanna keep buying filters when they dont work and just use the jug instead.
Yes in my opinion they do work. I don’t know the percentage of things removed from the tap water, but going by taste alone I’d say there’s definitely an improvement when using these jugs. Next I’m going to get the filter that goes on the actual faucet soon to compare… because that would be a lot easier than using the jugs if it works as well.
How many litres does it hold when your at the "to drink it"phase.
Looks like a lot of effort for 1 litre of water?
you change the cartilage every 4 weeks
Thanks for the instructions, the printed ones are near useless.
Why should the filtered water go into the refrigerator? It's cold out and I'd rather like to have room temperature water. Can't I leave the purifier out on the table?
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I bought this when I realized that my tap water was making my stomach burn. I don't want to buy water in plastic bottles. I hope this will be a good solution.😅
Oh wow luckily my tap water is decent (just has a slight metallic taste), I couldn't imagine if it gave me stomach issues! Has the brita filter helped? I hope so!!
@@veronicataylorsfp Yes! So far no more burning stomach! 😁🤞
Hi, can you please tell me if I have to remove the filter every time I clean the can (3-4 days) ?
Hi, no in theory you should only need to replace the filter every month or so. If you use it *a lot* though then you might want to replace it sooner, but they say for most people, every month is fine ☺️
Watched a documentary on plastics clogging up the Nile, so thought I'd stop buying plastic bottles, hence the Brita Water Filter Jug. Great video! Clear, concise, well presented and well edited. I couldn't understand the Brita written instructions anyway. Thanks Veronica.
Thank you so much for this comment and I could not agree more with regards to plastics. I know lots of people buy bottled water because it tastes better but I think you can get great tasting water from the tap + using a water filter if it really does have a strong taste.
So do you recycle the used filters?
Makes me wonder if Brita makes a glass jug.
Plastics.
Thanks!
That was quick and simple!
How long does the timer last?
It lasts for 4 weeks
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I have the Brita Maxtra+ what if the new cartridge does not filter the tap water? I tried the steps you shown many times.
My water has an extremely strong metallic taste but after I put it through the Brita filter, it tastes "neutral" or like just regular plain water. If you are still having a very strong taste in your water even after using the filter, then I think you should look up the water quality in your area. In the U.K. you can google this and get a detailed report for the area you live in, but not sure if this is available everywhere. Here, they make all the info public as to the % of all minerals, how hard your water is etc
This is the best instruction video! Thank you!
Happy to help!
Thanks Veronica - very simple and straight forward
Thank you ☺️ hope it was helpful
Is it normal to see small black particles in the water? I tried 2 filters same issue, is that normal?
Hello! Great video, I just got one of these. So, if I understand it correctly you have to rinse it two times and throw out that water every single time before you can use it and drink the water. Or is it just for the first time? Thanks!
Hi and thanks for your comment ☺️ So you only need to do this rinse & discard water process when you change the cartridge and put in a new one. So, once a month give or take! Hope that helps!
@@veronicataylorsfp Great, thats good to hear, otherwise there would be a bit of job every time you would like some water 😁Thanks for your fast reply!
When it’s ready to use can we fill the jug capacity all the way or just one filter-reservoir worth?
I was wondering the same thing and literally spent an hour googling it. The Brita website says "fill to the max line" but I don't see a max fill line on it anywhere... So, I fill the top filter once, let the water filter through, then fill the top part again. I believe this is ok because the product description says this: "1.4 Litre filtered water capacity, 2.4 Litre total capacity" so I think the idea is you filter it once, and then you fill the top part so that it automatically re-fills the bottom filtered part as you drink it. Hope this helps!
@@veronicataylorsfp it does! Thank you :D
Where does it says we have to put it in the refrigerator?That’s not paper instructions. No? 🤷♀️
Does the water stops, when we need to change the filter?
No it doesn't! The little bars on the lid go down one by one over the period of a month. Once you have no bars left, you should change the filter. So, "standard" usage you should change every month but if you use it a lot then change more often.
Is that normal that some water is around the filter all the time and should I remove it every time? Lol just got mine yesterday and tap in London comparing to tap from this jug taste much better
Yes it’s normal apparently! We checked (and there’s another commenter who even contacted Brita to ask lol). Every time you refill the jug, that little bit of water is automatically filtered through so it’s only there for as long as you take between adding more water! You’re so right though the water with this jug is so much better - it doesn’t have any flavor, which is just how water should be ...!!
The filter doesn’t go all the way down, a few millimeters remain between bottom of filter and plastic bottom of the jug insert. Water collects there, is this normal? Even in your video I can see the same problem. Look at 2:16, there’s a gap between filter and bottom of jug insert, it doesn’t go all the way down.
Yes it’s totally normal!! Another commenter asked the same thing and we both googled it and it’s supposed to be like that. If I remember correctly it’s to prevent water from stagnating there or something like that!
@@veronicataylorsfp I have the Marella xl jug. It has the gap which I mentioned above, between filter and jug. That gap fills with water which stagnates there. I’ve been reading comments and someone said they contacted Brita and they said that each day you should remove the filter and clean that stagnating water in the gap. I’m puzzled. You’re saying it’s normal?
@@justme7920 ok I just re-read the comment I was thinking of and they said brita replied to them saying it is so that the filter stays moist. Check out the comment from Mali Yojez if you want to read exactly what Brita replied to her! I am pretty sure it’s expected to work like this and doesn’t need to be taken out and cleaned every day but let me know if you think this is wrong and I will investigate further 🤓
@@veronicataylorsfp thank you! So your jug acts the same, there is water filling that little gap?
@@justme7920 yes it’s exactly the same I remember thinking the cartridge wasn’t in all the way/properly the first time I used it, but every new cartridge is exactly the same so I think it’s ok. I am a big fan of this water filter jug I hope you like yours too
Hi Veronica, how much water can the top funnel hold? Can it really filter 1.4l of water (in one go) as it indicates so? Thanks!
I have the other model - Style - and was disappointed that it could not filter 1.4L like it says so. After 1L filtered, it cannot filter the remaining 400ml. Unfiltered water gets stuck in the top funnel, it then gets poured out as well when pouring - ends up with pouring both unfiltered & filtered water mixing it all up! Urgh!
I am pretty sure it does indeed do 1.4L capacity for filtered water! I have heard of previous models mixing filtered w/unfiltered (which totally defeats the purpose...) water and it was due to the design of the filter being kind of flawed. As long as you buy a recent version (which has been redesigned) you should be ok. My filter definitely doesn't mix them!
@@veronicataylorsfp thank you for your reply!
Hi Veronica! Thank you for this. Why is it better to keep the jug in the refrigerator?
😮😮😮😮 i didnt follow that process😫😫😫 but i washed my new jug but didnt leave that cartiage thing in water
Hi Veronica. Do you know and can share about the light indicator? Mine does not work, is it an issue? Brita type
Marella 3,5L
Great video and lovely presentation!
Yeah, we don't drink enough pure water after all our bodies are made up of it.
Cut down on the other beverages and drink more pure water 😊
God bless you.
Very good keep up the good work peace
Hi I'am french I just bought a new cofee machine and I never used before a water filter jug so your video was super useful thank you so much for this tutorial keep it up the good work 🥰 !
Merci Clement! I haven’t used filtered water to make coffee or tea but I’ve heard it makes a big difference in the flavor. Definitely going to have to try it out ☺️
How about being sustainable and recommend using the first filtration water to water the plants for example...
I think I didn't shake it well because when I put the filter in the jar and put water o it, there's bubbles coming out the filter. I put & throw the water 3 -4 times instead of 2 times but there's still bubbles coming out. Is it safe to drink the water?
So confused, how do you know when the water filter is done
There is a meter on it
Did you end up figuring this out? Just like Said's comment says, the meter on the top has bars on it and it represents one month. When the filter is ready to be changed, the meter will show blank (no bars). That's how you know it's time to change the filter.
Im having bad luck. I have a smaller one. My filters light is not working..😢
Thanks for this helpful video but instead of throwing away all that water you could keep some to water plants or clean sth else 🙏🏻🌎
You mentioned keeping the filtered water in the refrigerator but I read to not leave the jug full of water and to pour it into another container. How long can the jug fit empty between refills? And do you have to resoak the filter each time?
why can't leave the filter on countertop, Because I am taking it for room temperature water only
The manufacturer’s instructions say to wash with cold or lukewarm water only, not hot water like this video says.
does anyone have same issue? when water is filtered there are remains between filter and the box in the space where filter is not fully attached to the box. I got advise from Brita reseller that every evening I should remove filter and spill out remaining water as it could spoil being there for few days. stupid advise right as I expected that once I install filter I will remove it after month when replacing for new one.
Hi - I'm surprised Brita said to do this every evening. In my experience (and a few other people have commented the same), this is normal and is just part of the Brita design. My filter has a little gap just like you describe and everything I've read about it suggests that that is totally normal!
I looked for the video you mentioned in this video, but couldn't find it: Where can I find a video about how to put Brita into the fridge without looking clattered?
Hi! I store the filter in the door to my fridge - I have a really compact fridge so it goes in sideways. Then, I put other bottles next to it like my sodastream sparkling water and wine 🙈 I don't think I have a video where I show the actual filter in there, but I'll make a note to film that next time I do a fridge cleaning video!
You explain it well :-) thanks
Thank you ☺️
Unlike Brita and their MAD instructions!
When I try to dip that filter inside water then it floats why is that?
In your case it remains exactly on the bottom
What a waste of money! I got it 2 months back and following their instructions on cleaning new cartridges and also replacing mine after every month like they advice... In spite of following all their instructions, the damn maxtra cartridge still leaks blacks particles in the pitcher. What a utter disappointment! It was working fine for the first 2 months ( yes, I changed the cartridge every 4 weeks) but after 2 months, it would start leaking every day despite having followed their instructions on washing the cartridge and despite using brand new maxtra cartridge
This sounds like you got a defective filter because I’ve had a few of them over the years and have never had any black particle issues!! I would definitely contact Brita for a refund / replacement.
Hi, is it true you have to drink the water within 24 hours? Or can you store it?
Have you also done a video with the new lid that has a lid with a light system instead of the 4 bars?
Veronica is sooo cute!!!👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽
Why can’t we leave it out because I don’t like fridge water it’s too cold
Thank you for the clear explanation.
YOU SAVED MY LIFE! 😂 just too lazy to read the manual 😩✋🏻
Haha I took one for the team with this one - the instructions unfolded and it was bigger than me!!! Honestly they make it complicated than it needs to be lol
I followed the instructions, but the water is not coming down to pitcher. It's as though its stuck. It came down to the pitcher for two times and then got stuck! I need some help with this.
Hey there, that's definitely not normal. If you are still having issues with it I would first check to make sure your filter is installed correctly. Take the filter out, shake it, and push it firmly back into place. If that doesn't work then you might have a defective filter!
Thank u so much ,u helped me a lot , but do i have to leave it in the fridge though?? Coz i don't drink cold water my teeth are very sensitive.. please reply .thx 😘
Can you fill it up to the top or past the filter? Or does the water always need to be below the filter? There is no max line on my jug
Why can't we keep it on the counter? I don't like chilled water.
What about the indicator is running out of battery.
I’ve just bought one of these. The trapped water in the few millimetres between the filter and base worries me. Won’t it get stagnant after 2 months in there?
That's a really good point, and I was wondering about that too actually. But after looking at the jug when it filters the water, I'm pretty that actually each time you filter the water through it, that water between the bottom of the filter area goes into the bottom reservoir. So, it doesn't stay there too long - just until you run more water through to filter it. If you're worried about it though it couldn't hurt to take the filter out every now and then and give the jug a good rinse.
@@veronicataylorsfp Good news, it's behaving as intended. I emailed Brita and they responded with a pdf explanation and diagram (so I guess we're not the first to wonder about this). The text reads "The design of the MAXTRA+ funnel allows the cartridge to be kept moist at all times, without the necessity of keeping the jug totally full. This ensures that the cartridge remains fully hydrated at all times, enabling a more effective filtration performance. The water is constantly replenished as the water filters through the cartridge."
Thank you so much for looking this up and for commenting back with an update!! This is reassuring that it is supposed to be this way. Thanks for sharing this info ☺️
@@MaliYojez this is what I was looking for. That little gap is full with water in my jug, too. I watched this review and someone in the comments said they contacted a “Brita seller” and they said that the filter should be removed every evening to clean the stagnant water!
@@justme7920 I also contacted Brita and they sent me a document all about how it's safe and working as intended. If you're still concerned, I suggest you contact them yourself.
I need to invest in get one of these...thanks for sharing ☺️
It's so worth it! We have extremely hard water where I live and this totally neutralizes everything ☺️
I think I need to invest in one!
Now that I’ve been using it for a few weeks I definitely am glad to have it. My water tasted “neutral” now if that makes sense plus even my coffee is coming out better if I use the filtered water!
Thank you from dublin ireland
Just got mine from LIDL. Thanks for the video!
Just received my order the instructions make me confused luckily i saw this video so helpful
TOTALLY confused you mean - the Instructions as supplied by Brita are A FARCE!
@@MrTolesi Brita gave me instructions but not clear
@@Angel-kf9wr Tell me about it!
Can you wash the lid as well?
You can wash everything!
Brita says you can put the jug and reservoir in the dishwasher, BUT NOT THE LID. However, they also mentioned something about not putting in the d/w with dirty items, so probably best to wash the whole lot separately!
Hey! I’m profoundly deaf and have been following your video using captions. I was wondering if 2:15 is meant to say, you know ‘you’ve put water fiktrt into place correctly is if you once you start filling with water - the water does not come through the middle. As whatever i do - mine only comes through the middle !! Appreciate your inputs
Hi! Ok so I just re-watched that part to be sure, and indeed what you are doing is correct. So, you *want* water to come through the middle hole (that's where the water trickles down into the pitcher). So if water does not go through then the cartridge is in wrong, and therefore it sounds like yours is doing exactly what it should be doing ☺️
@@veronicataylorsfp awesome! Now i can rest in peace 😅 thanks for your response!
thank you, the instructions are clear and you are beautiful and lovely
Thank you so much ❤️
Hi , Veronica , where I buy water filter in Hong Kong.
Hi John, you can buy the jug online, or in almost all home goods stores. Where I live, I can also buy them in the grocery store!!
Thank you for that
Thank you
thx , nicely done, saved lots of effort for me. i was really confused after i tried to read instructions.
I'm so glad it helped! I had to read the instructions several times to figure it out 🙈
Why do you have to keep in the fridge I prefer room temperature water
You don't *have* to keep it in the fridge, but it is recommended. I googled this a lot actually and the general consensus is that it's best kept in the fridge because that will slow the growth of bacteria and mold in the pitcher. Also, chlorine in water evaporates when left outside of the fridge and I believe chlorine is something that helps to prevent the growth of bacteria. I like my water cold but if I wanted it warmer then I would pour a glass of water and then leave it out for a few minutes to let it come to room temp. That said, a lot of people *do* leave their pitchers on the counter, I just personally would not.
Does the filter deteriorate in quality regardless of how much or how little you use it? So for argument sake, if I put in a new filter, start the timer for 100%, and then not use it at all for 4 weeks, is it still safe?
Cheers.
If i filter 5L a day, is changing it once a month ok?
I would change a little more often (every 3 weeks) if I were you. I use the maxtra+ filter and according to the information from the Brita website, they say that each cartridge filters 100L of water. So if you’re filtering 5L per day then personally I would filter more frequently than every 4 weeks!
Thank you. My instructions mentioned several Brita models but not the Marella so your video was very helpful. ❤
Hi Veronica
Thanks for this.
I followed your set up.
The water has a bitter taste.
Is this normal? Or have I done something wrong?
Thanks
Thanks🙏
You're very welcome
Thanks for sharing!!! Quick and informative demo++++
Thank you!!!
Thank you so much🇵🇹💗
Thank you