Brita 35034 2-Gallon UltraMax Water Filtration Dispenser
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Kitchen and Housewares Reviews of Brita 35034 2-Gallon UltraMax Water Filtration Dispenser
Customer Review: It's the best!
Summary: 5 Stars
I can't believe how much more water I drink now that I have the UltraMax. It makes water taste so much better... and it's easy to dispense.Customer Review: Item doesn't exist
Summary: 1 Stars
I ordered this item, and it wasn't in stock, so the company sent a replacement that was less than 2 gallons. The 2 gallon capacity dispenser is no longer manufactured. So don't order this item if your heart is set on a full 2 gallons.Customer Review: Mold
Summary: 1 Stars
Throughout the years I have used and owned many different versions of the Brita Pitcher Water Dispenser. All of these filtered water containers have been great. The only complaint I have ever had with these filters is size. The Brita Ultramax Water Filter Dispenser was supposed to answer this problem. Unfortunately due to bad design, it introduced a multitude of problems that never existed with past Brita products.
Pro:
Size: This water dispenser can definitely hold a lot of water. (Ironically, this is really a disadvantage; as you will find below.)
Con(s):
Mold: If you do not let this filter dry within a maximum of two days, you will get mold. This mold will probably make you ill (sore throat) (Conversely if you look at it from another point of view - it will strengthen your immune system). To avoid this problem, the water dispenser should be washed every week at very least (to safe you should wash it more often). I have never had this problem with Brita's other products (I have friends who never washed their Brita pitchers for months, and there is not even the slightest sign of mold when they do wash it).
Left Over Water: Due to the faulty design of the product, there will be left over water both above the filter and below it. Besides turning the product upside down, you cannot dispense all of the water. This is just stupid and hints at the lack of quality assurance testing of this product. Not surprisingly, this helps further contribute to mold growth.
Conclusion:
Save your money and buy Brita's other well designed pitchers or even Pure's pitchers. (The key word is pitcher.) You will only waste time and possibly your health with this poorly designed product.
Customer Review: More than two in your house? Choose this size!
Summary: 4 Stars
I absolutely love being able to have great chilled water anytime I like, no plastic-tasting icecubes required. I live with two other people, so this size is ideal for our need. Fits very nicely on any refgrigerator shelf. I only have one major warning about this product. Do NOT put it in the freezer. Seems like common sense, right? We had a party a few weeks ago and to make room for drinks in the frige, my well-intending boyfriend temporarily put this in the freezer, and forgot about it. The change in pressure ruined the seal on the spout, so it leaks now. But I'm going to buy another one, I love it so much!
Customer Review: No more lugging bottles of water home from the store!
Summary: 5 Stars
I was a bit skeptical about this water filter. I was concerned that the water would not taste good. I really cannot tell the difference between this water and bottled water. I love the fact that I can refill the container. It eliminates plastic, bottled water waste and I don't have to haul water bottles home from the store. Also, I was concerned that this size container would be heavy once filled with water. It is not. It is very easy to fill and carry into the refrigerator. I highly recommend this product.