Brita 35034 2-Gallon UltraMax Water Filtration Dispenser

by Brita

Product Features

• Improves the flavors of brewed drinks, juices, and foods cooked in water
• Eliminates 99% of the lead and reduces chlorine, mercury, and sediment in drinking water
• Large plastic reservoir holds 2 gallons, with filtration unit and lid
• One filter included--lasts for 40 gallons of water
• Sturdy clear plastic dispenser, white plastic lid, and filtration reservoir

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 14.6 x 7.6 x 8.9 inches ; 3.7 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B00004SU17
• Item model number: 35034
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (18 customer reviews)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Product Description

Amazon.com Review

The Brita Ultra Max water filter keeps great-tasting water flowing for all drinking and cooking needs. It eliminates the hassle of refilling the pitcher-style water filters and the expense of bottled water. The aquarium-like unit fits on the countertop, or on a shelf in the fridge so you'll have drinking water that is always cold. Its see-through base has a snap-on lid and cap for refilling, and the carbon filter reduces metals, chlorine, off tastes, and unpleasant odors. The filter lasts for up to two months of steady use. --Lynne Sampson

Product Description

"CLOROX SALES CO BRITA DIV" DISPENSER 18 Cup. Brita dispenser. Largest capacity system. Fits in refrigerator & has spout for dispensing. Comes with 1 brita filter. Suggest replacing filter every 2 months for average family. Better for the environment than water bottles. More economical than bottled water. Large capacity and one-touch dispenser make this system ideal for families. Put it right on the counter or refrigerator shelf.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

41 of 43 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful. Buy this over the pitcher models, June 7, 2000

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Eric Antonow (Palo Alto, CA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Brita 35034 2-Gallon UltraMax Water Filtration Dispenser (Kitchen)

If you can spare a little more room in your fridge I HIGHLY recommend buying this 2-Gallon UltraMax over the pitchers. It lies flat on the shelf and has a easy to use tap. MUCH MUCH better for kids and anyone else who has trouble gracefully lifting 3 quarts of liquid with one hand (read: most everyone). With this design you simply open the door and fill using the tap. With the pitcher models, the tilt and weight tend to be awkward and I think spill or overpour about 30% of the time -- especially in the middle of the night. The Ultra Max hold about 2 1/2 times the water (less refilling) and costs only $3 more.

This change in taste has dramatically changed how much water I drink. Highly recommended. A great gift, especially for those people with the pitcher models.

25 of 25 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good, but not great, August 3, 2002

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Shawn Kresal (San Francisco, CA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Brita 35034 2-Gallon UltraMax Water Filtration Dispenser (Kitchen)

I upgraded from the 3-quart pitcher to this model and I find I use this one more frequently (no lifting during dispense) and I find it very convenient in terms of how it fits in the fridge (perfectly) and its sheer mass (children can frolic in it during the summer months). But it suffers from three inadequacies: 1) it takes 2-3 fill-ups of the top chamber to fill the unit so you have to come back to it several times over the course of 15 minutes. 2) the cover doesn't snap on so if the top resevoir area still has water in it the chance of you heaving a 2-gallon container into your Frigidaire without spilling any into the crisper is near nil. 3) if there are any dishes in your sink, this won't fit there to fill up so you invariably have to pitcher the water into the top.

I wouldn't hesitate to buy this again and I would highly recommend this over the pitcher, but it seems clear the design could be improved.

17 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Ultra-Max, December 12, 2000

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Jeremy Max Loeb (New York, NY) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Brita 35034 2-Gallon UltraMax Water Filtration Dispenser (Kitchen)

On top of holding more water in its main receptacle, the UltraMax holds even more than it seems. With the UltraMax, you can keep the receptacle ON TOP of the filter filled with water as well. This way as you dispense water for drinking, more water filters down into the main receptacle. When you refill, let the water filter down till full, then fill up the top part again. You will find that the unit lasts a very long time bewtween refills. You cannot do this with the pitchers because the water spills out of the top part when you lean them over to pour from them.