I got a regular size Marella (not XL as I wanted it to be more compact; gotta refill more often though). Was also considering Brita Style which had a bit more modern design imho, but went for the Marella as it had a small cap for the filtered water whereas the Style model didn't.
I agree whole heartedly. I only drink filtered water. Here in the UK chlorine and fluoride is added routinely to our water supply. Only by filtering the drinking water can you remove these and all the other heavy metals present. The taste and smell of filtered water is much better as well! Win win :)
On the new plastic one you've bought it has two separate plastics for the water so it doesn't matter how much you fill it up because it's already been filtered
I'm thinking of buying one of these. I've been told by my doc to drink lots of water (I keep having sudden low blood pressure) and I hate the taste of the tap water where I live now, it's very chlorine-ish. A water filter is called for. I'll need one that is easy to use and can hold at least 1.5 litres below the filter. Which would you recommend? The Elemaris or the Marella? Should I get the XL? I would prefer if it would go in the (small) fridge door. Thanks.
muskndusk if the filter is just for one. Yes, the smaller one that fits in a fridge door is perfect. These are great at removing the chlorine and its taste from the water. We only drink and cook with filtered water and feel much better for it.
You can filter as much as you want each month, the filters are not susceptible to use only time and the fact that once in use there is a time limit when the filters work and clean effectively.
No - it should not leak. You have to make sure you get the two small lugs in place correctly and push very firmly (until it clicks) down the inside top water holding reservoir area. Hope that helps!
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?
Yes, the filtered water actually goes through the filter and then up inside an internal funnel within the filter and then down into the reservoir below.
Question for you: do they also have this deal where you live that you get 1 jug + 12 capsules for the same price as the 12 capsules? I just got myself one of these jugs and I got this deal... which means I can get a new jug for free every year if they keep this up.
That is the only issue if you overfill the jugs. That water moves freely both ways between the 'drinking chamber' and the 'filter' chamber. They are both designed to limit this, but if the user overfills them; then it becomes possible.
What you are telling me is slightly different to Brita in Europe. Here the cartridges last only 1 month. There is a 30 day countdown timer and after that you have to replace the cartridge. The reason you need to change them after 30 days and give your unit a good wash is that over time there is also a risk that microorganisms could start to grow or flourish in the water cartridge. To completely avoid that risk, changing it and washing the unit is necessary periodically.
Certainly you need to make sure that the water is not 'sitting' in the filter. But my main gripe if I had one was the difference between the handles. One superb. One 'awkward' for such a heavy weight.
I have a question we recently purchased a Marella I am a little concerned as the inner jug where the filter sits has a very small build of water in it? is this normal and should I be concerned?
Just ordered other way around - had Marella and now want to try the Elemaris. But I don’t get how the water can be filled? Marella had the entry you can open but the Elemaris this thing is not opening and staying open when I want to fill it with water. How do I fill it? Open all container all the time?
The lid has a ‘stays shut trap door’ so you just pour water into the middle and that gets pushed down by the water you are adding and when you stop the water, the trap door shuts itself. you only take the lid off when washing and replacing the filter.
I am not exactly sure where you mean. If you are referring to the space under the filter. Then this 'pool' is part of the design. The important thing to remember is to strip down and give the whole unit a thorough wash every month.
The XL is not designed to fit in fridge doors. So unless you have a very large 'American Styled' Fridge - I would say no. When we wanted cold water and used these we just placed it on a shelf. (We had one tall one for stand up bottle etc. Brita do make a full range that are designed to fit in a fridge door. (Same width as a Milk Carton)
That doesn't sound right. It should be a slow and steady trickle.. I would try removing the filter - check that the edges are not damaged at all and then re-insert until it clicks down firmly and won't go down anymore.. If the edge is damaged at all - I would change the filter. Hope that helps.
I'm trying to decide whether to buy the elemaris XL or the regular one. Does the XL fit well into the fridge door? Would you suggest the XL over the regular?
The XL wont fit in a regular door. If you have one of the larger American Style fridges, it might... But when I did want to keep our Brita XL in the fridge, I poped it on a shelf.
Brita do not make any claim as to the acidity or alkalinity of the water after filtration. It all depends on the original water and what was in it that the Brita filter can then filter out. E.g - It filters out many heavy metals such as Magnesium. This could then reduce the Alkalinity of water. You need to look at the water you have in your area / taps and look at what Brita can filter out. And buy some pH paper testers. Far easier to measure pH than to try to estimate or calculate any change!
Drat! Just went to double check on the Brita site.. You are right sir! Do not remove Fluoride. I will need to look into that some more. and to confirm, the MAXTRA ones you can buy in the UK only last 30 days...
I have a question. I've got the Marella but when I pour water through it seems to be pouring straight through from the cartridge. I remember watching a friend's water filter and it seemed to trickle through the cartridge. Is this normal?
how does this compare to say a store bought one eg tesco or wilkinsons own? im guessing the filters just do the same thing. i also know they are compatible with brita filters and vice versa
***** hello, Brita, like many 'home' filter systems are for just that. Turning your tap drinking water into better drinking water by filtering out heavy metals and particulates. But it will not filter out bacteria. for that you would need an entirely different type of system. Either Chemical (iodine etc) or UV lights etc. If you believe you have Bacteria in your water. You must treat the water before putting it through your Brita. As an example. Boil it. Treat it with iodine tablets (or similar) and then when cool, filter it. But this is not an 'emergency' or 'camping' water purification system. For that you need to look elsewhere. (Note - most water companies will add chlorine or something similar to keep bacteria levels under control. All depends on your country and water supplier.)
Tom Strong Reviews Thank you so much for your info. I'm a student and becoming health conscious lately. What do you think of the Cleansui water filter jugs?? do you think they are better than Brita water filter jugs?
***** Pity we don't get that here in the UK! It reads pretty good: www.cleansui.com/en/whatis/technology.html It has a third stage that does claim to remove bacteria. Certainly more advanced than Brita (Which has only the first two stages and ostensibly a Carbon filter)
Tom Strong Reviews OMG I just found an even better one with a reasonable price. Its called Gentoo Plus Life Water Jug. It says it removes fluorides as well. What do you think Tom? :)
Thank you for sharing, really helpful review !!! Just got mine today ( Marella XL fill and joy) , and was looking for some visual guidance regarding 1st use etc. .. got a Q tho ... in the instructions book under " important notes' says is for Human consumption ONLY.... i don;t get it ..does it mean is not safe to use the filtered water for pets ???
Great to read you are enjoying filtered water! Thos instructions do sound rather odd!? I threw my instructions away and don't recall what they said on my ones...
The instruction manual says to replace the filter every 2 months, but also says the filter will do 150 litres of water. If you don;t use the 150 litres in two months, why should you replace it? And if it's ok to keep it longer than 2 months, then the timer unit is a useless gimmick.
Something is wrong with my newly purchased Marbella. First of all, the water is flowing straight thorugh the Maxtra cartridge. Second, it says I'm supposed to hold the start button for 6 secons until the displays shows "OK", which it never does. Please help.
Try two things: 1). Remove the cartridge and make sure that the top white upper lip rim is not folded over or damaged. If it is; alas you will need a new one. If not, when you re-insert it, push it much more firmly down into the socket resess until it 'clunks' into place and really will not go down any more. 2). When you press the Start Button. Watch the display and press it, not for 6 seconds, but until the display is fully shaded in and when at 100% then release the button. (You may need to play with that once or twice more with SLIGHTLY longer or shorter pauses once you see the 100% fill in, but you will get it soon enough. I hope that helps.
Tom Strong Reviews Thank you Tom for your answer! I'm still a bit confused though over the fact that the water flows so relativly quick through the cartridge, I was expecting it to take longer (or maybe it's just my water not beeing that hard) and that the hole process of filtering perhaps would make some sounds e tc. I've tried what you said with the pressing of the start button, it still doesn't show "OK", but I guess that's really not that important. Anyways, I have ran water from the marella through my steam water destiller and I notice less gunk on the bottom of the destiller, and slightly better taste, so I guess it's working after all, but I find it hard to tell the difference, taste wise, from normal tap water and tap water run through the Marella.
Regarding the count down - yup, thats it! As long as the 4 boxes are filled in and you get unto 100% you are good. Regarding the filtering - The water should not 'fall through' but yes - it flows through at a steady trickle. Taste is not the main reason I filter. I filter to remove all the heavy metals and chemicals. Have you as an example notice a reduced 'chlorine' smell ? Just get a big glass of freshly filtered water and a big glass of fresh tap water and smell them both. Where I live there is a noticeable reduction in smell.
When did you last change your filter for a new one? Does the water drip through slowly or rush through? Maybe you are not pushing the filter into the holder so it is snugly in place. Mine click into place.
Does it really work in filtering the water? Can you do a test on the water? I'm really concerned drinking tap water if its not that safe to drink.. Plus the procedure seems to be that simple that it makes me doubt the purity of the filtered water. lol
Unan1mouz It works. Have used Brita for several years. Removes heavy metals, chlorine, particulates etc. You should check their web site. Shows a great more detail. In the end it depends what you are trying to remove...
Hello. I bought the Marcella XL about 7 weeks ago and couldn’t be happier with it. However the new cartridges I bought, Maxtra, are completely different to the first one that came with the jug, which didn’t have the ring pull thing on the top. It had two press in things that needed to be pressed in to remove it. With the original one the water filtered through very slowly, but it seems much quicker with this new Maxtra. I thought I had bought the wrong cartridge, but when I looked on the Brita website there isn’t one like the one I got with the jug. Do I have the wrong cartridge?
No. Britt have changed the filter tech recently and with that the shape of the cartridge top. As you say, away from ring pull, now two side finger grip spaces. As per Brita web site: www.brita.co.uk/filters-cartridges/maxtra-plus-value-pack-12-cartridges
Tom Strong Reviews ok. So the one that came with the jug is the newer style and the ring pull type is older stock. I don’t mind, as long as it does the job. Happy to know I didn’t buy the wrong one. Thankyou very much for replying. Cheers
I've just bought a new Brita jug and I'm amazed at how slow the Maxtra+ cartridges are. I hope this is because they do a better job of filtration, because it is really taking a very long time compared to both my pre-Maxtra Brita jug and an Aqua Optima one.
I just bought a Marella XL. I'm new to filters and haven't used them before. A question i have is am I supposed to push the filter all the way down into the funnel so there is no gap at all on the bottom? It seems to be quite tough so i dont want to try and force it at risk of damaging the funnel.
Brita is so large it manufactures in several countries around the world. including Germany, China, United Kingdom etc.. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brita_(company)
Afeef Mirza I personally do not like the idea of having the water level so high that there is water 'sitting' in the filter all the time. I find you can have about one full and a half of water and it comes just under where the top of the filter entry and exit pipe sits. You get plenty of water. Honestly it gets very heavy once you have more than just one full fill inside.
No. It really is a timer. Overtime the risk is that the filter is no longer effective. (It is also a matter of freshness in that if left unchanged and unwashed that there is a risk of microbial build up)
I just bought the Brita jug today and I was very surprised at the difference between the filtered water and straight from the tap. Not so sure about it in coffee, maybe a slight difference, but definitely no chlorine taste when testing just plain water. I bought a 3 pack of filters and it works out that the water will cost 7 cents per litre. not too bad.
We have only just got a (latest model) Brita Water Filter Jug. I know that the instructions are a little vague but but I think that your explanation (concerns) about the water level are unfounded. It wouldn't matter if the water level is above the filter because all of the water that is pored out of the spout must have first passed through the filter (when used properly), as you stated.. As for the notion that it may be "crazy on the cartridge", as far as I can see the cartridge simply absorbs the trace elements from the water. It doesn't matter how many times the water goes through the cartridge, it can only absorb the elements that exist.
In your video, if at the end you filled the unfiltered water reservoir again, would it have remained full until you poured out some of the filtered water, or would it have risen the level of filtered water? What is the maximum amount of filtered water this can hold?
I do try to explain. this in my video, As the filter sits on a spike that all water filters through, when you overfill the jug you have backwash with water going both ways through the filter. personally I don’t like the water sitting in the filter so I don’t overfill. BRITA jugs come in different sizes. these are the XL which are the biggest currently available. 3.5 litres total capacity but only 2.2 litres filtered water.
@SyedElCid Certainly there had been times when we had left a cartridge in for more than 1 month. Maybe 5 to 6 weeks maximum. After this it will not taste as good and you have to be mindful that the exchange is also so that you deep clean the whole unit. To keep the costs down, buy the 6 / 10 / 12 packs of cartridges when they are on offer.
***** (updated) the rate of pour once the water is filtered can be as fast as the opening allows. However, the filter takes time to filter the water. Make sure it is clicked down firmly. Make sure when you change a filter you do the shake and rinse through before drinking to make sure the insides are ready to perform a full filter.
I have never had that happen with a Brita filter... I suggest you remove the current cartridge, give the unit a deep clean & pop a brand new brita cartridge in.
The BRITA water filter cartridge only partially removes the hardness from drinking water. This part is temporary hardness, which causes scale deposits during cooking. It does not remove all of the minerals from the water.
Hi Tom, I almost bought the Elamaris but after seeing your view I ordered the Marella instead. Your video was incredibly useful for our family :o) I have recently been suffering sickness when drinking tap water (possible sensitivity to bacteria or metal contaminants) and I finallly considered ordering a water filter jug. Buying bottled water is both expensive and inconvenient at the best of times. I can't wait to get it. What were your reasons for using a water filter jug?
+Fiezy Tomas interesting point, however, both these jugs use the same Brita Maxtra filter technology. With the same flow rate and in principle same weight of water falling the same height. I would not expect There to be any difference in the outcome nor quality of the water/s.
Alas not the case. Many Water Authorities ADD Flouride into drinking water. I am not willing to consume added Flouride and hence filter it out using my BIBO water filtration system. (I also avoid Flouride in toothpaste) Circa 10% of the population! www.telegraph.co.uk/news/science/science-news/11430233/The-extent-of-water-fluoridation-in-the-UK.html
@@TomStrong Never mind me, turns out the issue was I had the plastic insert (the bowl where the filter goes in) back to front, so the lid didn't go on properly as a result
I use the Brita Jug not for better tasting water, but because it reduces heavy metals. I was born with a genetic illness, in which I retain copper. It depends on what you want the filter for
Agreed. We all need to ingest less heavy metals, mercury etc. Oddly I need to re-add both Magnesium (citrate) and (chelated) Copper to my diet / vitamins to maintain good heart rhythm.
AAD MBP It is really well stuck in there. There is no 'user changeable' battery option either. If you do manage to pry it out (Very small thin screwdrivers etc) then you will need to get a new timer from eBay or elsewhere. Also worth going to Brita web site. They sell / replace salty lids... I find the batteries last circa 5 years.
I was a consumer of brita products for almost 10 years guys and I have to say PASS on Brita for better filtration. MAVEA is a MUCH better product, tastes cleaner, IS cleaner with a 4 stage filter vs this 2 stage Brita. Its your body and your health. Make your decisions wisely!
Brita water filter jugs are some of the best readily available. The Brita Max filtration system is also of a good standard if you want to drink better tasting and healthier (removes heavy metals and chlorine etc) tap water.
Awesome comparison with useful insights pointed out by an actual long time user! So glad I found this video before getting one of these filters :)
which one did you get?
I got a regular size Marella (not XL as I wanted it to be more compact; gotta refill more often though). Was also considering Brita Style which had a bit more modern design imho, but went for the Marella as it had a small cap for the filtered water whereas the Style model didn't.
I agree whole heartedly. I only drink filtered water. Here in the UK chlorine and fluoride is added routinely to our water supply. Only by filtering the drinking water can you remove these and all the other heavy metals present.
The taste and smell of filtered water is much better as well! Win win :)
I am glad that this helped... and thank you for your feedback :)
On the new plastic one you've bought it has two separate plastics for the water so it doesn't matter how much you fill it up because it's already been filtered
This is a good review, thank you. I have an Aqua Pure one. I just wish I had tall kitchen taps! I have to fill mine by using my normal kettle.
Gra Piken glad you liked it. They are all rather tall.
I'm thinking of buying one of these. I've been told by my doc to drink lots of water (I keep having sudden low blood pressure) and I hate the taste of the tap water where I live now, it's very chlorine-ish. A water filter is called for. I'll need one that is easy to use and can hold at least 1.5 litres below the filter. Which would you recommend? The Elemaris or the Marella? Should I get the XL? I would prefer if it would go in the (small) fridge door. Thanks.
muskndusk if the filter is just for one. Yes, the smaller one that fits in a fridge door is perfect. These are great at removing the chlorine and its taste from the water. We only drink and cook with filtered water and feel much better for it.
Was just deciding between these jugs today. Of course this video was just what I was looking for. Very very helpful thanks!
Just brought the marella xl home and the instructions are worse than ikea. Your video is good. I need to know how much water I can fill. Thanks.
You can filter as much as you want each month, the filters are not susceptible to use only time and the fact that once in use there is a time limit when the filters work and clean effectively.
@@TomStrong Thank you. I meant how much water can I fill at a time. Fill it up to the top?
Thank you for the very flattering feedback :D
I hope the video was of some use.
No - it should not leak. You have to make sure you get the two small lugs in place correctly and push very firmly (until it clicks) down the inside top water holding reservoir area.
Hope that helps!
This is actually great review. Thanks for that! :)
Megisgron Thanks and Glad you found it useful :)
do you just rinse the jug out 3 times before use or do you have to leave the water sitting a while each time?
+CeeDiamondUK It is just to rinse water through the catridge.
So once its run through, you can pour it away.
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?
Yes, the filtered water actually goes through the filter and then up inside an internal funnel within the filter and then down into the reservoir below.
Question for you: do they also have this deal where you live that you get 1 jug + 12 capsules for the same price as the 12 capsules? I just got myself one of these jugs and I got this deal... which means I can get a new jug for free every year if they keep this up.
That is the only issue if you overfill the jugs. That water moves freely both ways between the 'drinking chamber' and the 'filter' chamber. They are both designed to limit this, but if the user overfills them; then it becomes possible.
What you are telling me is slightly different to Brita in Europe. Here the cartridges last only 1 month. There is a 30 day countdown timer and after that you have to replace the cartridge.
The reason you need to change them after 30 days and give your unit a good wash is that over time there is also a risk that microorganisms could start to grow or flourish in the water cartridge. To completely avoid that risk, changing it and washing the unit is necessary periodically.
Certainly you need to make sure that the water is not 'sitting' in the filter.
But my main gripe if I had one was the difference between the handles. One superb. One 'awkward' for such a heavy weight.
I have a question we recently purchased a Marella I am a little concerned as the inner jug where the filter sits has a very small build of water in it? is this normal and should I be concerned?
Just ordered other way around - had Marella and now want to try the Elemaris. But I don’t get how the water can be filled? Marella had the entry you can open but the Elemaris this thing is not opening and staying open when I want to fill it with water. How do I fill it? Open all container all the time?
The lid has a ‘stays shut trap door’ so you just pour water into the middle and that gets pushed down by the water you are adding and when you stop the water, the trap door shuts itself.
you only take the lid off when washing and replacing the filter.
I am not exactly sure where you mean. If you are referring to the space under the filter. Then this 'pool' is part of the design. The important thing to remember is to strip down and give the whole unit a thorough wash every month.
The XL is not designed to fit in fridge doors. So unless you have a very large 'American Styled' Fridge - I would say no. When we wanted cold water and used these we just placed it on a shelf. (We had one tall one for stand up bottle etc.
Brita do make a full range that are designed to fit in a fridge door. (Same width as a Milk Carton)
That doesn't sound right. It should be a slow and steady trickle..
I would try removing the filter - check that the edges are not damaged at all and then re-insert until it clicks down firmly and won't go down anymore.. If the edge is damaged at all - I would change the filter.
Hope that helps.
I'm trying to decide whether to buy the elemaris XL or the regular one. Does the XL fit well into the fridge door? Would you suggest the XL over the regular?
The XL wont fit in a regular door. If you have one of the larger American Style fridges, it might... But when I did want to keep our Brita XL in the fridge, I poped it on a shelf.
thank you very much
Brita do not make any claim as to the acidity or alkalinity of the water after filtration.
It all depends on the original water and what was in it that the Brita filter can then filter out.
E.g - It filters out many heavy metals such as Magnesium. This could then reduce the Alkalinity of water.
You need to look at the water you have in your area / taps and look at what Brita can filter out. And buy some pH paper testers. Far easier to measure pH than to try to estimate or calculate any change!
Drat! Just went to double check on the Brita site.. You are right sir! Do not remove Fluoride. I will need to look into that some more. and to confirm, the MAXTRA ones you can buy in the UK only last 30 days...
Nice Comparison!
Are you still using the Marella XL? Any new insights you'd like to share with us? ;)
Have you tried the Brita Optimax?
Thanks! I no longer use Brita and have bought a BIBO water filtration system that heats and cools water.
Best purchase for the kitchen ever!! :)
See my Bibo here:
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Tom Strong Reviews is this jug worth it? Thanks
I have a question. I've got the Marella but when I pour water through it seems to be pouring straight through from the cartridge. I remember watching a friend's water filter and it seemed to trickle through the cartridge. Is this normal?
Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you for your feedback. :D
When you say filter - do you mean the cartridge? If so, may have to get some new cartridges then...
how does this compare to say a store bought one eg tesco or wilkinsons own? im guessing the filters just do the same thing. i also know they are compatible with brita filters and vice versa
Agreed. It's about the filter.
Just make sure the handle is comfy and the size fits in your fridge etc.
I really want to buy water jugs. Just a question, does it filter bacteria and stuff? does it remove maybe metals or rust from the pipe?
***** hello, Brita, like many 'home' filter systems are for just that. Turning your tap drinking water into better drinking water by filtering out heavy metals and particulates. But it will not filter out bacteria. for that you would need an entirely different type of system. Either Chemical (iodine etc) or UV lights etc.
If you believe you have Bacteria in your water. You must treat the water before putting it through your Brita.
As an example. Boil it. Treat it with iodine tablets (or similar) and then when cool, filter it.
But this is not an 'emergency' or 'camping' water purification system. For that you need to look elsewhere.
(Note - most water companies will add chlorine or something similar to keep bacteria levels under control. All depends on your country and water supplier.)
Tom Strong Reviews Thank you so much for your info. I'm a student and becoming health conscious lately. What do you think of the Cleansui water filter jugs?? do you think they are better than Brita water filter jugs?
***** Pity we don't get that here in the UK!
It reads pretty good: www.cleansui.com/en/whatis/technology.html
It has a third stage that does claim to remove bacteria. Certainly more advanced than Brita (Which has only the first two stages and ostensibly a Carbon filter)
Tom Strong Reviews OMG I just found an even better one with a reasonable price. Its called Gentoo Plus Life Water Jug. It says it removes fluorides as well. What do you think Tom? :)
***** If it can get rid of fluoride then that is a real bonus! Looks good.
Thank you for sharing, really helpful review !!! Just got mine today ( Marella XL fill and joy) , and was looking for some visual guidance regarding 1st use etc. .. got a Q tho ... in the instructions book under " important notes' says is for Human consumption ONLY.... i don;t get it ..does it mean is not safe to use the filtered water for pets ???
Great to read you are enjoying filtered water!
Thos instructions do sound rather odd!? I threw my instructions away and don't recall what they said on my ones...
The instruction manual says to replace the filter every 2 months, but also says the filter will do 150 litres of water. If you don;t use the 150 litres in two months, why should you replace it? And if it's ok to keep it longer than 2 months, then the timer unit is a useless gimmick.
Something is wrong with my newly purchased Marbella. First of all, the water is flowing straight thorugh the Maxtra cartridge. Second, it says I'm supposed to hold the start button for 6 secons until the displays shows "OK", which it never does. Please help.
Try two things:
1). Remove the cartridge and make sure that the top white upper lip rim is not folded over or damaged. If it is; alas you will need a new one. If not, when you re-insert it, push it much more firmly down into the socket resess until it 'clunks' into place and really will not go down any more.
2). When you press the Start Button. Watch the display and press it, not for 6 seconds, but until the display is fully shaded in and when at 100% then release the button. (You may need to play with that once or twice more with SLIGHTLY longer or shorter pauses once you see the 100% fill in, but you will get it soon enough.
I hope that helps.
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Thank you Tom for your answer!
I'm still a bit confused though over the fact that the water flows so relativly quick through the cartridge, I was expecting it to take longer (or maybe it's just my water not beeing that hard) and that the hole process of filtering perhaps would make some sounds e tc.
I've tried what you said with the pressing of the start button, it still doesn't show "OK", but I guess that's really not that important.
Anyways, I have ran water from the marella through my steam water destiller and I notice less gunk on the bottom of the destiller, and slightly better taste, so I guess it's working after all, but I find it hard to tell the difference, taste wise, from normal tap water and tap water run through the Marella.
Regarding the count down - yup, thats it! As long as the 4 boxes are filled in and you get unto 100% you are good.
Regarding the filtering - The water should not 'fall through' but yes - it flows through at a steady trickle.
Taste is not the main reason I filter. I filter to remove all the heavy metals and chemicals.
Have you as an example notice a reduced 'chlorine' smell ? Just get a big glass of freshly filtered water and a big glass of fresh tap water and smell them both. Where I live there is a noticeable reduction in smell.
I have the marella jug and it seems good
I realize this video is from a while ago, but after using the new jug, which was the one you preferred?
edap purely because of the handle comfort - the brita elemaris XL.
@@TomStrong and more filtered water than the Marella XL.
My water doesn't taste very nice from the jug!
Not sure what I haven't done correctly!!
When did you last change your filter for a new one?
Does the water drip through slowly or rush through? Maybe you are not pushing the filter into the holder so it is snugly in place. Mine click into place.
Does it really work in filtering the water? Can you do a test on the water? I'm really concerned drinking tap water if its not that safe to drink.. Plus the procedure seems to be that simple that it makes me doubt the purity of the filtered water. lol
Unan1mouz It works. Have used Brita for several years. Removes heavy metals, chlorine, particulates etc.
You should check their web site. Shows a great more detail.
In the end it depends what you are trying to remove...
***** Hmmm...
***** Ok thanks for the input. That definitely lowered my confidence, lol
Hello. I bought the Marcella XL about 7 weeks ago and couldn’t be happier with it. However the new cartridges I bought, Maxtra, are completely different to the first one that came with the jug, which didn’t have the ring pull thing on the top. It had two press in things that needed to be pressed in to remove it. With the original one the water filtered through very slowly, but it seems much quicker with this new Maxtra. I thought I had bought the wrong cartridge, but when I looked on the Brita website there isn’t one like the one I got with the jug.
Do I have the wrong cartridge?
No. Britt have changed the filter tech recently and with that the shape of the cartridge top.
As you say, away from ring pull, now two side finger grip spaces.
As per Brita web site:
www.brita.co.uk/filters-cartridges/maxtra-plus-value-pack-12-cartridges
Tom Strong Reviews ok. So the one that came with the jug is the newer style and the ring pull type is older stock. I don’t mind, as long as it does the job. Happy to know I didn’t buy the wrong one. Thankyou very much for replying.
Cheers
You are welcome. There are bound to be some older versions still around for several months yet.
I've just bought a new Brita jug and I'm amazed at how slow the Maxtra+ cartridges are. I hope this is because they do a better job of filtration, because it is really taking a very long time compared to both my pre-Maxtra Brita jug and an Aqua Optima one.
Brita! I tested it and i´m convinced that Brita is the best of the best!
Brita water filter is incredible good!
I just bought a Marella XL. I'm new to filters and haven't used them before. A question i have is am I supposed to push the filter all the way down into the funnel so there is no gap at all on the bottom? It seems to be quite tough so i dont want to try and force it at risk of damaging the funnel.
On both of mine, the cartridge ‘clicks’ into the funnel.
is this 3.5 litters. ot the small one 2.5
Yes, both the 3.5 litre XL sized jugs.
Could you please whether Brita is made in China, not
Germany?
Brita is so large it manufactures in several countries around the world. including Germany, China, United Kingdom etc..
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brita_(company)
So in terms of capacity, you'd say that the Elemaris model is better than Marella?
Yes in that you can physically run more water through the Elemaris. and generally I find the Elemaris easier to lift and pour when full.
Tom Strong Reviews So basically you're saying that any water above the filter is mixing it with the unfiltered water?
Afeef Mirza That means that I won't be able to use the full 'filtered' capacity as advertised?
Afeef Mirza I personally do not like the idea of having the water level so high that there is water 'sitting' in the filter all the time. I find you can have about one full and a half of water and it comes just under where the top of the filter entry and exit pipe sits. You get plenty of water. Honestly it gets very heavy once you have more than just one full fill inside.
I don't understand a point. Filter lifespan is measured by weeks. How can this be possible. I think the lifespan is related to liters filtered.
No. It really is a timer. Overtime the risk is that the filter is no longer effective. (It is also a matter of freshness in that if left unchanged and unwashed that there is a risk of microbial build up)
I just bought the Brita jug today and I was very surprised at the difference between the filtered water and straight from the tap. Not so sure about it in coffee, maybe a slight difference, but definitely no chlorine taste when testing just plain water. I bought a 3 pack of filters and it works out that the water will cost 7 cents per litre. not too bad.
is this jug water filter turn to alkaline water?
We have only just got a (latest model) Brita Water Filter Jug. I know that the instructions are a little vague but but I think that your explanation (concerns) about the water level are unfounded.
It wouldn't matter if the water level is above the filter because all of the water that is pored out of the spout must have first passed through the filter (when used properly), as you stated..
As for the notion that it may be "crazy on the cartridge", as far as I can see the cartridge simply absorbs the trace elements from the water. It doesn't matter how many times the water goes through the cartridge, it can only absorb the elements that exist.
Do they fit in the door of your fridge? Thanks
In your video, if at the end you filled the unfiltered water reservoir again, would it have remained full until you poured out some of the filtered water, or would it have risen the level of filtered water?
What is the maximum amount of filtered water this can hold?
I do try to explain. this in my video, As the filter sits on a spike that all water filters through, when you overfill the jug you have backwash with water going both ways through the filter.
personally I don’t like the water sitting in the filter so I don’t overfill.
BRITA jugs come in different sizes. these are the XL which are the biggest currently available.
3.5 litres total capacity but only 2.2 litres filtered water.
Tom Strong Reviews Thank you. If you only filter 2.2 liters, will the filtered water level be just below the filter level?
Yes, exactly that. 2.2 Ltrs is up the top of the water entry spike.
Tom Strong Reviews does it need to be kept in the fridge? Theres no room in my fridge and dont like cold water anyways.
No, just don’t let it stand in direct sunlight and when you change the filters give everything a through clean.
@SyedElCid Certainly there had been times when we had left a cartridge in for more than 1 month. Maybe 5 to 6 weeks maximum. After this it will not taste as good and you have to be mindful that the exchange is also so that you deep clean the whole unit. To keep the costs down, buy the 6 / 10 / 12 packs of cartridges when they are on offer.
I realize it's quite off topic but do anybody know of a good place to stream new series online ?
@Nathan Emiliano flixportal xD
I found my elemaris lid timer broke after a very short time, kept using jug and replacing filter at beginning of evry month.
missy moss That is a good tip. Thanks.
how fast should the water come out? mine is like a continuous stream
thanks for that
***** (updated) the rate of pour once the water is filtered can be as fast as the opening allows. However, the filter takes time to filter the water. Make sure it is clicked down firmly. Make sure when you change a filter you do the shake and rinse through before drinking to make sure the insides are ready to perform a full filter.
I have never had that happen with a Brita filter... I suggest you remove the current cartridge, give the unit a deep clean & pop a brand new brita cartridge in.
How do you remove the meter from the lid? To wash the lid.
Thank you, yo brought up some interesting points. Very useful.
You are most welcome. Hope it helps with your purchase.
Hey, does this work for softening the hard water I thought it will be good for my hair? 💕
The BRITA water filter cartridge only partially removes the hardness from drinking water. This part is temporary hardness, which causes scale deposits during cooking. It does not remove all of the minerals from the water.
Hi Tom, I almost bought the Elamaris but after seeing your view I ordered the Marella instead. Your video was incredibly useful for our family :o)
I have recently been suffering sickness when drinking tap water (possible sensitivity to bacteria or metal contaminants) and I finallly considered ordering a water filter jug. Buying bottled water is both expensive and inconvenient at the best of times. I can't wait to get it.
What were your reasons for using a water filter jug?
Will the Xl fit in average fridge door?
Unless you have a huge American Style fridge... no.
We stood ours on a shelf.
*blush* Thank you for your feedback. :)
does it have manufacturers guarantee?
Depends partly on your country... But yes!
In th UK as long as you register, they will replace parts that break etc.
www.brita.com/intl/
You should have done a PH test before and after on the jug just to see if its better...
+Fiezy Tomas interesting point, however, both these jugs use the same Brita Maxtra filter technology. With the same flow rate and in principle same weight of water falling the same height.
I would not expect There to be any difference in the outcome nor quality of the water/s.
whats the start button supposed to do...?
Jim Pickens It is a button that when pressed allows you to reset the 4 week count down timer device. Nothing more. (It is rather oddly labeled)
yep that's it thanks for the prompt reply
that's strange - mine definitely says 2 months... oh well. And by the way, these type of filters do NOT remove any fluoride.
does it help with floride?
+sam stewart No. Brita does not remove Flouride. I have moved onto a Bibo water filtration system that does.
Ok thanks
Alas not the case. Many Water Authorities ADD Flouride into drinking water.
I am not willing to consume added Flouride and hence filter it out using my BIBO water filtration system. (I also avoid Flouride in toothpaste)
Circa 10% of the population!
www.telegraph.co.uk/news/science/science-news/11430233/The-extent-of-water-fluoridation-in-the-UK.html
Is it just me or is the lid really hard to put on?
It is a snug fit, especially around the handle top part.
@@TomStrong Never mind me, turns out the issue was I had the plastic insert (the bowl where the filter goes in) back to front, so the lid didn't go on properly as a result
Well... that would explain matters.
I use the Brita Jug not for better tasting water, but because it reduces heavy metals. I was born with a genetic illness, in which I retain copper. It depends on what you want the filter for
Agreed. We all need to ingest less heavy metals, mercury etc.
Oddly I need to re-add both Magnesium (citrate) and (chelated) Copper to my diet / vitamins to maintain good heart rhythm.
Wilson's Disease? I nursed a baby who had it, many moons ago.
FFS How do you remove the brita meter??????????
AAD MBP It is really well stuck in there. There is no 'user changeable' battery option either.
If you do manage to pry it out (Very small thin screwdrivers etc) then you will need to get a new timer from eBay or elsewhere. Also worth going to Brita web site. They sell / replace salty lids...
I find the batteries last circa 5 years.
You can't!
You need to wash the lid by hand...
However - I put them in our dishwasher & all still works!
I was a consumer of brita products for almost 10 years guys and I have to say PASS on Brita for better filtration. MAVEA is a MUCH better product, tastes cleaner, IS cleaner with a 4 stage filter vs this 2 stage Brita. Its your body and your health. Make your decisions wisely!
NERD IT UP Mavea is Brita under a different name for the US market
1FranklynRecords1 damn it, i just can't win.
What % of the chlorine does it remove?
Angus Hildreth They claim 99% removed. Certainly the smell and taste is greatly improved.
+Angus Hildreth Their website says it removes 80% of chlorine.
Cheers Tiger Lamb
Doesn't matter if dust gets in the top because it gets filtered out easily!
Is it Made in China?
First of all GREAT VIDEO. Second of all, finally an Englishman that speaks the Queens English. Thank you for the vid :o)
Sure - there will always be a bit in the actual 'filter well' - but as long as you are not 'back flushing' then thats ok.
unlike the elemaris, the bottom of that Marbella jug will turn black with dirt and mould :/
Had to keep it standing on a folder tea towel to ensure that it never had water underneath. I can see that that would be an issue if left unattended.
thanks man that was helpful
Yeah, its a bummer, but I've got enough fluoride in my system by now that I don't really care about it!
looks like a big waste of money, but made in germany? usually good stuff who knows..
Brita water filter jugs are some of the best readily available.
The Brita Max filtration system is also of a good standard if you want to drink better tasting and healthier (removes heavy metals and chlorine etc) tap water.
My brita fliter leaks black water
lilatino323 there is charcoal pearls inside so that’s probably the blackness but it’s not normal for it to come out coloured
Yes - I mean the removable water filter cartridge that needs to be changed every 30 days.
Ellemaris handle breaks quickly. Stay away from it.