Customer Reviews

B&D Clear2O 72oz Premium

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I didn't buy this through Amazon but on impulse at Target. For 10 years I've used a Pur pitcher for my drinking water. Within the last 2 years I've noticed a major change in the quality of the filters. In less than half the usual usage time, they would develop what my wife calls "slow filter." This means that you fill the pitcher and it can take an hour or more to filter through. The first couple I wrote off as defective, then I complained to Pur and got some free filters, but it just keeps happening. These filters are too expensive to die prematurely.

So I tried the Clear20. At first I was put off by the complexity of the set-up, but assuming your faucet is standard and not fancy it just requires replacing the aerator with the Clear20 aerator that is compatible with their filling hose.

The aerator is something that stays on your faucet all the time. When you want to fill the pitcher, you put it in the sink, flip the hose up from the handle (it stays attached there) and click it onto the nipple. Then you fill the pitcher. It takes something like 60 seconds.

Here's the thing that may not be clear to you: the Clear20 uses the power of the tap to push the water through the filter at high speed. When you're done filling the pitcher, you have a full pitcher of water ready to drink. If you've ever waited for Pur and Brita to drip though, you will REALLY appreciate this feature. Let me repeat: the pitcher fills in about 60 seconds and the water is instantly filtered.

Basically what they've done is to put a faucet-mount filter into a pitcher. It was a genius move and I love it.

The other innovation/difference with the Clear20 pitcher is that the filter is rated for 50 gallons, not a vague time period. There is an indicator on top of the pitcher. When you've gone through 40 gallons it turns yellow; you have 10 gallons remaining in the yellow period, then you have to replace the filter. They're a little more expensive than the Pur filters but they are rated for 10 gallons more. Also, you can easily buy them online and Clear20 even has a filter subscription club so you don't have to think about it.

Assuming these filters don't develop "slow filter" like Pur, they're going to be awesome.

This unit puts "Brita-drip" to shame. The water quality is simply outstanding and very discernable plain and in coffee and tea. Having to change back and forth between a portable dishwater fitting and one for the purifier hose connector on the faucet can be a bit awkward and the filling has to be done IN the sink. The filler hose is very stiff and can easily tip over the pitcher. But the result far outweighs the inconveniences.

the faucet attachment fits on my kitchen sink without any problem. the length of the hose is sometimes awkward but otherwise it's the best water filter i've had. i overwhelmingly prefer it over the pur sink filter(bulky, slows to a drip in a few days) and brita water pitchers (speed and cleaning issues).

I agree with a prior reviewer regarding the somewhat clumsy function. The pitcher requires a special connection, which is fine to leave on, unless you need another special connection such as for a dishwasher. Even then, the connector installs and removes easily and is sturdy.
The hose style requires filling the pitcher within the sink. The filters are simple to replace.

One thing I can add is that the filter does not last for 40 gallons with especially hard water. After about 25 gallons, the hardness starts to return. My water is especially hard here and others will likely experience different results with different water.

I purchased two pitchers, one for the fridge, and another for the counter-top. Both have functioned well.

I have a Brita pitcher, too, but this one rocks. The carbon filter is very dense, so water can't get through it without the pressure from the faucet. And because of the pressure, you get a full pitcher in less than a minute. I like to decrease the faucet flow to give the water more time to linger with the carbon...2 minutes tops. The water coming out of this pitcher is so very crystal, and the water surface is so smooth when you pour it out, hinting at an extreme lack of impurities. The Brita water looks good, too, but I don't think it looks this good. Another huge plus for me: this is the only pitcher that measures the filter lifespan by water volume. Brita and Pur use time, which really isn't an indicator at all (I could put a brand-new filter in those and let it sit without use for 6 months and it'll tell me to change it out.) The indicator on this Clear2O pitcher lets you know when 40 gallons have been filtered (might be 42 gallons, I don't quite remember). I use this water not only for drinking but also for my saltwater aquarium (I still put 10 drops of Seachem Prime for every gallon). I use the Brita for my houseplants (they don't like chlorine and other metals) and for cooking. I so very highly recommend this over the other 2 brands.

I decided to buy a water filter for my overall health. I went to Walmart and chose Clear2o over the others, not sure why, but I'm very satisfied with the product. I've noticed a definite improvement in water taste compared to the tap and so I assume it's likewise removing any contaminants.

I see a few people have had problems with this pitcher.

Some have been unable to fit the adaptor to their faucet. That's unfortunate. The instructions seemed quite confident that there were only two types of faucet aerators and they supplied one adaptor for each... so this problem is probably rare. Don't let it discourage you from trying. At worst you can get your money back. Mine fit fine.

Also, the hose is quite short, so we have no choice but to stand the pitcher up in the sink while it fills. They apparently did this so that the hose fits into a crevice along the handle of the pitcher. At least it's all conveniently in one piece.

Once you've set it up, it's a breeze to use. You just hook up the hose and turn on the cold water to a moderate speed. The water will trickle through rapidly and you'll have a full pitcher in about a minute. I can't compare to other filters since I haven't tried any, but I am pleased with Clear2o.

After doing some research, I decided to give Clear2O a shot and the results are as good as I expected.

Pros - fast. "simple" to use and great tasting results. I've been a Brita user for the longest time and converted to Clear2O. I'm glad I did because after a side by side comparison, the difference is HUGE.

Cons - tricky initial installation, but easy to use after installed. pricier filters, but i'm willing to pay the premium for better water. sometimes there is a loud sound when the water flows through the tube from the faucet to the pitcher... but i can live with that too.

I have used Brita and Pur for many, many years - Still have the Pur spigot in the fridge but I use the Clear20 to fill it (without a filter in the pur).
My faucet is an expensive pull out model with standard and spray but the adapter fit with no problem. It might look a bit goofy with the inch long nozzle sticking out but who cares! Filling this pitcher in a just a couple seconds in stead of 20 minutes to fill the 1.5 gallon PUR is a LIFE CHANGER!! I also have a very sensitive sense of taste and the water is just as good as bottled. Found the filters on sale locally so I'm set for a year.
If you aren't sure about your faucet adaptability - it's worth taking a chance. But standard plumbing is a must - the reviewer who used it in his RV was not taking pressure issues into consideration :-).
I love it, I love it, I love it!

I bought this on clearance at Target, along with a several-year supply of filters also on clearance, so I paid next to nothing for this system. Yes, the downside is that if you have a fancy kitchen faucet, it might not work- mine is one of those pull-out aerators and it won't accept the Clear20 attachement at all. So - I attached it to my laundry sink and it works like a champ. Not only does my clean-but-sickening-tasting tap water now taste great, the best part is that I no longer have to lug bottles of water from the supermarket, and I'm saving money by not doing so, too. So, if you have a faucet that will work with this product, I highly recommend it.

This is the best waterfilter system I ever had!
I purchased the Clear2O after doing some research and I'm totally happy with it. The water tastes great and it is actually easy to use. The adapter fits perfectly on my kitchen faucet (with sprayer) and it fills the pitcher so fast it's a pleasure compared to other systems. I had a Brita faucet mount and also a pitcher before and with the low flow it took forever.