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Part Number 10060258426332
Item Dimensions
Length10.10 inches
Width6.40 inches
Height3 inches
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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.
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.
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 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. |
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 Filtration System-1ct
Brita On Tap filtration system attaches easily to your faucet without tools, and features an electronic LED filter replacement indicator that flashes red when the filter should be replaced. Simply turn on the tap and enjoy fully filtered, fresh-tasting.water. Keep cleaner, great-tasting water on tap for families, kitchens and cooking.
- Attaches easily to faucets
- Features spray and stream
- Electronic filter replacement indicator
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88 of 91 people found the following review helpful
I may be reiterating what many of the reviewers before me have said, but I may have a few helpful points to add.
First, they should have never used plastic adapters. Kitchen faucets with internal threads are quite common and the likelihood is high that you will have to use one of the included adapters to attach the filter to that kind of faucet. The plastic threading simply can't withstand the water pressure that will inevitably push on it when you turn the water on all the way.
It would have been very easy for them to use quality steel parts, and I'm sure most people would have been happy to even pay $5-10 more for something that will actually last. It is especially surprising that they would cut corners on a product where the real profit comes from the replacement filters rather than the original purchase. Who knows what they were thinking (or if they were thinking at all), but this product simply doesn't work when setup correctly.
The use of plastic is not where the problems end, however, because there is literally less than a half an inch of exposed threading within the top portion of the adapter. The adapters themselves also have around a quarter inch of threading. This is really a shame, because even using a weak material like plastic might be sufficient if they had enough threads engaging to strengthen the connection.
That said, if you are set on using this product (or forced to), here are a couple of things you can do to help alleviate the problem. I've gotten mine to work long enough for me to order something from one of their competitors.
- Turn the water pressure down on your faucet. In case you don't know how, there are usually two levers (one hot, one cold) underneath your sink that control the water supply. Try tightening them until the water flow is slow enough that it won't blow the filter off.
- Try epoxy or a similar plastic bonding agent. I used epoxy to bond the adapter to the filter mount. You can then screw it on by holding the rotating ring in place. This is an irreversible and permanent solution, but it will make it so that there is only one point that will leak.
- Another poster suggested you can contact Brita to get a metal replacement adapter. That may be a good solution. However, keep in mind that you will still have to screw the metal adapter into a short length of plastic threading. That may simply shift the weakest point to a different part of the mount.
First, they should have never used plastic adapters. Kitchen faucets with internal threads are quite common and the likelihood is high that you will have to use one of the included adapters to attach the filter to that kind of faucet. The plastic threading simply can't withstand the water pressure that will inevitably push on it when you turn the water on all the way.
It would have been very easy for them to use quality steel parts, and I'm sure most people would have been happy to even pay $5-10 more for something that will actually last. It is especially surprising that they would cut corners on a product where the real profit comes from the replacement filters rather than the original purchase. Who knows what they were thinking (or if they were thinking at all), but this product simply doesn't work when setup correctly.
The use of plastic is not where the problems end, however, because there is literally less than a half an inch of exposed threading within the top portion of the adapter. The adapters themselves also have around a quarter inch of threading. This is really a shame, because even using a weak material like plastic might be sufficient if they had enough threads engaging to strengthen the connection.
That said, if you are set on using this product (or forced to), here are a couple of things you can do to help alleviate the problem. I've gotten mine to work long enough for me to order something from one of their competitors.
- Turn the water pressure down on your faucet. In case you don't know how, there are usually two levers (one hot, one cold) underneath your sink that control the water supply. Try tightening them until the water flow is slow enough that it won't blow the filter off.
- Try epoxy or a similar plastic bonding agent. I used epoxy to bond the adapter to the filter mount. You can then screw it on by holding the rotating ring in place. This is an irreversible and permanent solution, but it will make it so that there is only one point that will leak.
- Another poster suggested you can contact Brita to get a metal replacement adapter. That may be a good solution. However, keep in mind that you will still have to screw the metal adapter into a short length of plastic threading. That may simply shift the weakest point to a different part of the mount.
64 of 68 people found the following review helpful
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I was cautious after reading the disgruntled reviewers state the Brita On Tap's alleged weaknesses but figured it was so easy to put on and take off that worst case scenario I'd just return it. The first thing I learned is that my sink faucet has threads on the inside. This means I had to use the Brita's included adapter. The adapter fit easily but without the washer. I could never get it on with the washer attached. This would be a problem if I had leaks or erratic water flow but so far that has not been a problem. After installing the base system to the faucet three minutes later, I was done. Now it was time for the taste test. Very good. The water didn't have the normal bad aftertaste from normal tap water and I'm now poised to cancel my water delivery, which is costing me about 650 dollars a year and which for all I know has more impurities than the company is willing to divulge. Compared to my Brita system--30 dollars for the unit and then 60 dollars a year in filters (every 3 months you have to buy a 15 dollar filter), I'd say I'm ahead more than 500 dollars a year. Sounds like a good deal to me.
Update: I discovered I couldn't put in the supplied washer in with the adapter because the old washer was "hiding" in the faucet. Once I took out the old washer, I was able to put on the adapter as prescribed in Brita's instructions. I tightened firmly by hand and there are no leaks or spattering problems. For the money, a very good unit indeed.
Second Update on 1-12-10
After 3.5 years, the system finally started leaking all over the place. A $30 system that lasts that long still seems like a fair deal.
Update: I discovered I couldn't put in the supplied washer in with the adapter because the old washer was "hiding" in the faucet. Once I took out the old washer, I was able to put on the adapter as prescribed in Brita's instructions. I tightened firmly by hand and there are no leaks or spattering problems. For the money, a very good unit indeed.
Second Update on 1-12-10
After 3.5 years, the system finally started leaking all over the place. A $30 system that lasts that long still seems like a fair deal.
37 of 40 people found the following review helpful
Easy to use, excellent filtration system. I had some trouble originally installing it because I didn't know that plumbing threads are the reverse of screws. Once I got it on correctly, it has worked fine for over one year. The filters pop on and off easily, last a long time, and a red light tells you when it's time to change. Sometimes, the water pressure gets too low and I change to a new filter even though it is still showing a green light. The replacement filters are a little difficult to find.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
A great product for good water.
We have used this product for a long time plus we have the pitcher too. We are well pleased with the good water we get from using the Brita.
Published 18 days ago by ssw
Call customer service
I had a problem fitting my Brita to my faucet. I called customer service. The server knew exactly what to do: she sent me a few metal adapters. One of them fit.... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Marjorie
Easy as pie
I've been using the Brita system for a couple of years, and found it to be only satisfactory. I, too, had many problems with wedding plastic to metal washers and adapters and... Read more
Published 2 months ago by Mike in the o.c.
The Worlds WORST Water Filter
This is by far the worst product ever sold by a major manufacturer.. The Unit Sprays everywhere, Drips continuously, and is confusing
to use. Read more
to use. Read more
Published 2 months ago by EyeBallOnYou
Happy with the old platic thread - Disappointed with metal ones
My one star rating is for the new metal threads.
The old plastic threaded units get five stars. Read more
The old plastic threaded units get five stars. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Art
I've had no problems in over two years
I bought one of these extremely cheap (coupons and a big box store), when we moved in we installed it and have been using it (a lot) ever since. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Dana Conrad
pretty solid
this faucet system works great, if you do one extra thing... contact customer support and ask for the metal threads for your faucet otherwise the plastic threads provided will... Read more
Published 4 months ago by dave
Mine has been great for several years
After visiting the Brita website and discovering that this model is no longer available, I was so happy to find this product on Amazon. Read more
Published 4 months ago by C. Wray
Works great, but here are a few tips...
I see a lot of reviewers are having trouble with the base popping off. I sure know what they're talking about, but I've been using Brita tap filters for at least 10 years and never... Read more
Published 5 months ago by Noni
Save your money!
Bought unit and it worked fine for 3 months. Purchased new replacement filters since the light stopped working. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Yor Ebanat
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