Brita 42201 On Tap Filtration System, White

by Brita

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

The convenient Brita on-tap faucet filtration system not only saves space, but also uses a long-lasting filter—providing great-tasting, cleaner water straight from your tap. Available in chrome or white finishes, the system attaches easily to your faucet in minutes without any tools necessary. Brita’s faucet filter reduces chlorine, lead and other impurities from your kitchen spout.

On-Tap Faucet Filtration System At a Glance: Brita's most advanced water filtration system Equipped with LED filter replacement indicator Wash by hand (not dishwasher safe) Easy and quick tool-free installation

Brita's faucet filtration system reduces contaminants that can often be found in tap water.

This Brita faucet filtration system is available in chrome and white finishes.

Good for You
Enjoy great-tasting, cleaner water for pennies per gallon. In addition to being certified to reduce copper in tap water, this Brita filtration system also reduces the taste and odor of chlorine. (Although the substances reduced may not be in all users’ water.) That translates into healthier and higher-quality water for hot and cold beverages. It’s even baby friendly—Brita-filtered water provides improved drinking water for women during pregnancy and can also contribute to better formula for infants.

Additional benefits also include waste reduction, since there are no plastic bottles to throw away or recycle.

About Brita Water Filtration
A tall glass of water can help you feel better and stay healthier. Brita believes it should taste good, too. That’s why their filters are designed to reduce the common impurity chlorine, often found in tap water. Use Brita-filtered water for cooking, coffee, tea, plants—and even for your thirsty pets.

It all started in 1966, when West German entrepreneur Heinz Hankammer set out to fulfill his vision of optimizing normal tap water. He began production under a pear tree in the family’s garden, affectionately naming the company after his daughter, Brita. More than 45 years later, Brita is now considered a world market leader of home water filtration products.

What's in the Box
One Brita on-tap faucet filtration system, including one dispenser and one filter.

Product Description

BRITA ON-TAP FILTER SYSTEM *Faucet mount *No tools required *Electronic filter replacement indicator *Features spray and stream *Replacement filter Ace No. 4126678 *White *Boxed *Provides about 400 gallons of filtered water per year; saving approximately 3200 16oz. plastic bottles from ending up in landfills *Filtered water is about 1/10 the cost of bottled water; saving consumers approximately $600 per year

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 6.7 x 2.5 x 9.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B00006IV0P
• Item model number: 42201
• Average Customer Review: 2.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (149 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #8,176 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)
  • #24 in Home Improvement > Kitchen & Bath Fixtures > Water Filtration & Softeners > Faucet Mounts

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

53 of 54 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars On my 3rd complete replacement set after 18 months, April 18, 2004

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D. Couse "darkman1969" (United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Brita 42201 On Tap Filtration System, White (Tools & Hardware)

I don't know what it is about this product, but it just does not hold up at all. Actually, I do know what it is: cheaply made.

When it works, it works great. There is nothing like having fresh water at the tap without having to refill a pitcher every day. But it won't take long for you to realize that this device isn't made for the long term.

Within months of owning small leaks start to occur around the device. Shortly after those appear, the leaks worsen and will actually run into the water you are wanting to filter.

After spending over $100 on 3 replacements and how ever many replacement filters, I have learned my lesson the hard way on this product.

You really do get what you pay for in this product.

41 of 41 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Poor construction, January 19, 2004

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Frank Wang "frank" (Stanford, CA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Brita 42201 On Tap Filtration System, White (Tools & Hardware)

The plastic connector to the faucet is weak. It lost tightness within 3 months and started leaking. When I tried to tighten it, the internal plastic connector broke completely. Turns out there are only 2 small pieces of plastic connecting the two. Very bad engineering. Try something else.

72 of 80 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Like sands through the hourglass, February 23, 2003

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Shawn Kresal (San Francisco, CA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Brita 42201 On Tap Filtration System, White (Tools & Hardware)

I'm convenience-oriented. Having upgraded from the Brita pitcher, to the multi-gallon unit, and then getting the Faucet Filter I was excited for an improved Brita medium. Finally! No more soaking the filters, washing the container, refilling the container. Xanadu had arrived. The Faucet Filter worked superbly for 3 weeks, and then without warning its flow rate dropped to 1/10th the speed of a meandering trickle in January going uphill with a wind in its face. And yet the little green blinker indicated everything was a-ok. What I call the "Automated Water Filter Useless Light", or AWFUL, showed thumbs-up. So I timed it, because I am a [curious person] who does things like quantify product dissatisfaction. From the 2-gallon Brita UltraMax dispenser it took 32 seconds of joy to fill a 1 quart container to the brim. Yet, the same size jug from the faucet Brita took 2 minutes, 3 seconds. When you watch a tablespoon or cup of water drip to completeness it is as if your life is wasting before your eyes.

Using this product is not unlike being stuck in gridlock, only less pleasurable.