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expired Posted by phoinix | Staff • Jun 25, 2024
Jun 25, 2024 11:29 PM
4-Count Brita Plus Water Filter Refills
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But I had never heard of BritaPlus filters until this post. The Amazon link in the OP explains the difference:
TRAPS 2X MORE CONTAMINANTS*: The BritaPlus high density water filter traps twice as many contaminants as the Brita Standard Filter; packaging may vary
So the BritaPlus filter is far superior to the traditional Standard Filter for removing contaminants. But that invites the question of whether the BritaPlus filter is also superior to the Elite filter. Brita's web site has has a handy chart titled "What we filter out of your tap water [brita.com]" which shows that there is no clear winner between the Elite filter and the BritaPlus filter, because they remove different contaminants. But the Standard filter is clearly inferior to both.
Just to confuse matters further, Brita have also recently introduced a Refillable filter, where you buy a single refillable plastic container, and then only replace the actual filter inside - which looks like a giant tea bag - every couple of months. Apparently they are no better than the Standard filter for removing contaminants.
While it's nice that Brita Plus filters will filter out ~89% of 1,2,4-trichlorobenzene, that's probably less commonly a problem than lead. And doubtful that zinc/copper are problems for most people.
Elite filters knock out 99.5%+ of lead, among other things. https://www.brita.com/performance-data/ The WHO says there is no safe level of lead exposure: https://www.who.int/news-room/fac...and-health"
Better than either is to just get a reverse osmosis machine, especially in the long run and for convenience. You get some fridge space back, too. If you live in an apartment and can't install something like that, and you don't mind spending $$$ on electricity, you can also get a countertop water distiller.
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But I had never heard of BritaPlus filters until this post. The Amazon link in the OP explains the difference:
TRAPS 2X MORE CONTAMINANTS*: The BritaPlus high density water filter traps twice as many contaminants as the Brita Standard Filter; packaging may vary
So the BritaPlus filter is far superior to the traditional Standard Filter for removing contaminants. But that invites the question of whether the BritaPlus filter is also superior to the Elite filter. Brita's web site has has a handy chart titled "What we filter out of your tap water [brita.com]" which shows that there is no clear winner between the Elite filter and the BritaPlus filter, because they remove different contaminants. But the Standard filter is clearly inferior to both.
Just to confuse matters further, Brita have also recently introduced a Refillable filter, where you buy a single refillable plastic container, and then only replace the actual filter inside - which looks like a giant tea bag - every couple of months. Apparently they are no better than the Standard filter for removing contaminants.
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But I had never heard of BritaPlus filters until this post. The Amazon link in the OP explains the difference:
TRAPS 2X MORE CONTAMINANTS*: The BritaPlus high density water filter traps twice as many contaminants as the Brita Standard Filter; packaging may vary
So the BritaPlus filter is far superior to the traditional Standard Filter for removing contaminants. But that invites the question of whether the BritaPlus filter is also superior to the Elite filter. Brita's web site has has a handy chart titled "What we filter out of your tap water [brita.com]" which shows that there is no clear winner between the Elite filter and the BritaPlus filter, because they remove different contaminants. But the Standard filter is clearly inferior to both.
Just to confuse matters further, Brita have also recently introduced a Refillable filter, where you buy a single refillable plastic container, and then only replace the actual filter inside - which looks like a giant tea bag - every couple of months. Apparently they are no better than the Standard filter for removing contaminants.
While it's nice that Brita Plus filters will filter out ~89% of 1,2,4-trichlorobenzene, that's probably less commonly a problem than lead. And doubtful that zinc/copper are problems for most people.
Elite filters knock out 99.5%+ of lead, among other things. https://www.brita.com/performance-data/ The WHO says there is no safe level of lead exposure: https://www.who.int/news-room/fac...and-health"
Better than either is to just get a reverse osmosis machine, especially in the long run and for convenience. You get some fridge space back, too. If you live in an apartment and can't install something like that, and you don't mind spending $$$ on electricity, you can also get a countertop water distiller.
The Kirkland packaging states "Fits in most Brita pitchers", but there is no additional information on the web page to help you decide whether the Kirkland filter will fit in your specific Brita pitcher, which is pretty lame.
Brita filters are overpriced, but at least I know they will fit my Brita pitchers. I'm not interested in buying cheaper filters that will probably fit my pitcher.
The Kirkland packaging states "Fits in most Brita pitchers", but there is no additional information on the web page to help you decide whether the Kirkland filter will fit in your specific Brita pitcher, which is pretty lame.
Brita filters are overpriced, but at least I know they will fit my Brita pitchers. I'm not interested in buying cheaper filters that will probably fit my pitcher.
I dont need name brand but the Plus in this deal interests me
The filters are tested and certified by WQA against NSF/ANSI 42, 53 and 401 for the reduction of: Chloramine (taste and odor); Clorine (taste and odor); Mercury; Copper; Cadmium; Benzene; Zinc; 1, 2, 4-Trichlorobenzene; Estrone; Meprobamate; Trimethoprim.
I see very little difference between that list for the Kirkland filter, and the detailed information Brita provide for their BritaPlus filter in PERFORMANCE DATA SHEET FOR BRITA® SYSTEM WITH BRITA PLUS™ FILTER (MODEL #OB08). [brita.com]
You'd need specialist knowledge to know whether there are any differences of real concern, but they look very similar. And if they are essentially the same then the Kirkland deal looks better than the deal in the OP. And regardless of that, the Kirkland filter is clearly filtering more contaminants than the Standard Brita filter.
But I had never heard of BritaPlus filters until this post. The Amazon link in the OP explains the difference:
TRAPS 2X MORE CONTAMINANTS*: The BritaPlus high density water filter traps twice as many contaminants as the Brita Standard Filter; packaging may vary
So the BritaPlus filter is far superior to the traditional Standard Filter for removing contaminants. But that invites the question of whether the BritaPlus filter is also superior to the Elite filter. Brita's web site has has a handy chart titled "What we filter out of your tap water [brita.com]" which shows that there is no clear winner between the Elite filter and the BritaPlus filter, because they remove different contaminants. But the Standard filter is clearly inferior to both.
Just to confuse matters further, Brita have also recently introduced a Refillable filter, where you buy a single refillable plastic container, and then only replace the actual filter inside - which looks like a giant tea bag - every couple of months. Apparently they are no better than the Standard filter for removing contaminants.
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While it's nice that Brita Plus filters will filter out ~89% of 1,2,4-trichlorobenzene, that's probably less commonly a problem than lead. And doubtful that zinc/copper are problems for most people.
Elite filters knock out 99.5%+ of lead, among other things. https://www.brita.com/performance-data/ The WHO says there is no safe level of lead exposure: https://www.who.int/news-room/fac...and-health [who.int]"
Better than either is to just get a reverse osmosis machine, especially in the long run and for convenience. You get some fridge space back, too. If you live in an apartment and can't install something like that, and you don't mind spending $$$ on electricity, you can also get a countertop water distiller.
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