A guide to PUR water filter replacement

Pur is one of the reputable brands of water filter, which consistently earns good ratings and reviews among consumers. The filters are easy to use and are effective in purifying water from the tap or other sources. You will have to know when is the right time to change your water filters in order to ensure that you consistently have a supply of clean, safe and great tasting water.

Types of Pur products

System Pur water purification system offers a whole range of products that can be installed easily at homes or offices. Water pitchers, Pur water coolers, Pur water filters, and Pur refrigerator water filters are available for purchase to accommodate water filtration needs. Faucet mounted types are also options as well as Katadyn (Pur) Vario Hiker and Guide Portable Water Filters. The latter is ideal for hiking, camping and other outdoor activities. Pur water filters These are sold with varying intensities of purification. The types of water filters available for sale are: -2-Stage Pitcher/Dispenser Replacement Packs (1, 2, 3 or 6) -Pur 2-Stage Faucet Mount Replacement Filter (1, 2) -3-Stage Replacement Filter for all faucet mounts (1, 2, 3, 4, and 6) -Katadyn Vario Glass Fiber Replacement Filter Cartridge -Katadyn Hiker Replacement Filter As an option, flavour cartridges can also be purchased for pitchers and faucet mounts. Pur water filtrations feature a dual-filtration system and use activated carbon filter to remove impurities, chemicals, and odour for safety and taste improvement.

When to replace filter cartridges

Purpose of filtration In general, using your own filtration systems reduces dependence on commercially sold water. They are economical and cost-effective. You can have water which is safe for drinking when you want it and saves you the hassle of carrying heavy bottles from the supermarket to your home. Pitchers and dispensers However, filters which play an essential role in removing unwanted and unsafe particles from the water, need to be replaced at certain periods. As a guide, there is a red indicator on top of the filter that moves clockwise. If it completes its life cycle or when the dot reaches the end, then it is time to replace the pitcher and dispenser filters. This happens between one to two months. During this period, approximately 40 gallons of water are purified. Mounted faucets For Pur mounted faucets, filter replacement is done every two to three months. Its life period will purify about 100 gallons of water. Filters for counter-top and under-sink models are to be changed every four to six months (up to 200 gallons of water).