Uses Culligan® FM-15RA Simple design allows for easy, no-tools-needed installation; to activate filter, simply pull the diverter tab Reduces: Bad taste & odor, aesthetic chlorine taste & odor, sediment, lead, cysts such as giardia and cryptosporidium, turbidity, atrazine, lindane, and nominal particulate class I. Package includes: Filter body with diverter valve/aerator, FM-15RA filter cartridge, adapter kit, and cartridge change reminder sticker Level 3 Advanced Filtration NSF Tested and Certified with 2-year limited warranty Filter life: 200 gallons or 2 months Culligan® FM-15A faucet mount drinking water filter improves the taste and quality of drinking water right from your tap.
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Brand | Culligan Water |
Item model number | FM-15A |
Color | Multicolor |
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Product Id | 326643 |
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User Reviews and Ratings | 4.3 (120 ratings) 4.3 out of 5 stars |
UPC | 033663004047 |
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Could taste a little better !!!
This filter is much lighter and far less bulky than bigger name alternatives, but the quality of filtering is just as good in my opinion. I had a Culligan filter a few years ago and used it until the housing finally cracked. I replaced it with a PUR because the Culligan wasn't available in local stores. The PUR didn't last nearly as long before the attachments started to leak and I couldn't find replacement parts. The Culligan connection to the faucet is superior, it doesn't rely on a rubber connecter. The metal fixture has a longer life span. This filter is less expensive, less obtrusive, and just as easy to use. The only draw back is that local stores don't carry Culligan replacement filters, so those have to be purchased online. But the filters, like the faucet mount device are cheaper than Brita or PUR, so it's worth it.
I was looking for this particular model because it got good reviews. I also liked the idea that you could turn it off for general water use, no sense wasting filter hours on doing dishes! It was so affordable that I didn't even have to think about the purchase and just ordered it. Installation was quick...and the first glass was a big difference than what I had been used to. I had no idea that something so simple could improve my water that noticably.
I'm glad I did all the research on water filters before I purchased this product. It works great, water tastes fantastic and I really like Its compact size. As far as people say it leaks and sprays all over, I'm sure they are not it installing it proper. READ the directions first, completely.
Bought this unit solely on the Consumer Reports review giving it it's top choice for a faucet mount setup. I like to have used the product for some time before giving it 5 stars but there are no moving parts so I can't see how anything is going to go wrong anytime soon. I've used a Brita faucet mount for as long as I can remember and wanted to try something better. Too many returns and exchanges over the years with Brita's that start to leak, threads that no longer tighten, etc. I believe the filter has the same NSF 42 rating as Brita so the output should be the same. Taste the same to me. Would be nice to see a filter that could do better the NSF 42 which is rated for 'taste' which is a very low standard from what I've been able to research. What's better then my Brita. - Form is a smaller foot print. Brita was taller and easier to bang into. - Simple and solid design. The Brita's snap in design is quick but it is also flimsy compared to the thread in type by Culligan. Banging into the Culligan by accident (as you will do) is not going to break the housing. - Tap output when not being filtered is much better. All metal, higher flow rate and better aeration. On the Brita if you put a spoon or plate under the flow when washing dishes the water scatters and sprays. Is does not 'splash' on this one and you can tell it's better quality like a Moen faucet. - I'm Canadian so in litters: * Culligan = 758 litters. * Brita = 378 litters. That's double the filtered water output! Replacement filter on Culligan is $10 and change vs $16 and change. Brita cost 60% more and filters 50% less! It's a no brainier. The only negative if you can call it one, on the Culligan is the lack of a filter change notifier. For me it's a positive because I've had Brita's where the light would never change. Also the light requires a battery that is rated for 5 years and then you will have to remember to change it. Last thing is on the Brita the form of it caused water and bacteria to build up where the filter snaps into the housing. Every time I change the Brita filter I can 'smell' it when I unsnap it. And you can't remove the filter to sanitize the housing with bleach because when you put it back on it resets the counter thinking it's a new filter. The Culligan design will not do this. I've tried to make a very thorough review as to help anyone else searching for a Brita replacement.
Due to job layoff, I quit using my expensive countertop water filter and tried this more economical one. Water filtration flow rate is slower but the water tastes nearly as good as my expensive one. I only use it for cooking, drinking and rinsing off fruits & veggies. It seems to filter better when you turn faucet on low to medium speed (not full blast). It was easy to install and did not leak. I am very satisfied with this filter & may get another one for my bathroom. It was also highly rated by a leading consumer magazine (2013 issue).
My husband was able to put it together very easily and after running it for about ten minutes we tried the water. It had a funny taste so we let it run longer (about 20 min) to see if that was the problem. When we tried it again it tasted much better. All in all, we were very happy with this product.
I just installed this water filter and it took all of 30 seconds. Very easy. Now so far so good with the taste of the water. I noticed an instant difference. I bought this because I'm tired of dragging bottles of water from the supermarket. Good buy!
I purchased this because I'm allergic to chlorine, and it is the only water filter I've found that advertises that it actually removes nearly all chlorine. Most just say they remove chlorine taste and smell. I'm going to trust that this one does what it's advertised to do. So far no problems. I didn't give it a rating for durability because I just installed it. Super simple to install - 5 minutes max. Don't forget to remove the tape from the bottom (where the water comes out) before installing like I did - it will spray all over the place! Didn't need an adapter for the kitchen faucet. It fits the bathroom faucet with the included adapter and I ordered another for the bath. I'm happy with it's features - wish it had a warning light for changing the cartridge, but I just set up a reminder on my Yahoo! Calendar that will remind me every 2 months. I only gave it an average for value because the Cartridges are a little more than $10 so that is about $60.00 a year - a little pricey. Still a savings over bottled water though. Hoping to find them in a more economical multi pkg.
I've been wanting a water filter for awhile because my water has so much chlorine. I recently got a humidifier and had a lot of white dust. They recommended using distilled water but that would get expensive. I was hoping this filter would help cut down on the white dust. It didn't. Now my water has a funny taste almost like dirty gym socks. I don't smell chlorine but I'm wondering if it removes anything else? It was pretty easy to install. The water comes out very very slowly in a very small stream. I don't know if that's normal but it takes a long time to fill a pitcher with water.