Drinkwell Platinum High Capacity Replacement Filter Cartridges, 3 Filters

by Drinkwell

Product Features

• Keep the water in your pet’s Drinkwell fountain tasting fresh
• 6 compartments evenly distribute charcoal for long-lasting filtration
• Compatible with Original, Platinum, and Big Dog fountains
• Replace filter every 2 to 4 weeks
• 3 filters to a package

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 1.6 x 7.6 inches ; 1.6 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B000W73M10
• Item model number: PAC00-13070
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (119 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #29 in Pet Supplies (See Top 100 in Pet Supplies)
  • #2 in Pet Supplies > Cats > Feeding & Watering Supplies > Fountains
  • #2 in Pet Supplies > Dogs > Feeding & Watering Supplies > Fountains

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

Make sure the water in your pet’s Drinkwell fountain always tastes clean and fresh. Stock up on Drinkwell Premium Replacement Filters that feature 6 compartments that evenly distribute the charcoal for long-lasting, deep water filtration. More charcoal is added to each compartment to maximize the filtration. Works with Drinkwell’s Original, Platinum, and Big Dog fountains (sold separately), but not the Drinkwell 360. Replace your filter every 2 to 4 weeks for optimum freshness. 3 filters to a package.

Product Description

The Drinkwell® Platinum Filters feature six compartments of charcoal! This evenly distributes the charcoal for a longer lasting, deeper water filtration. More charcoal is added to each compartment to maximize water filtration. This filter will work with ANY Drinkwell® Fountain (except the Drinkwell® 360) and should be changed every 2-4 weeks to maintain water freshness. There are three filters per package.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

47 of 49 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Premium Filters - No problems, January 17, 2008

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Sarah Grover (Chicago, IL) - See all my reviews
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I disagree with M&M's review about the filters lasting no more than 1 day. That hasn't been my experience at all. Make sure they get loaded with the black side facing the front of the fountain, and the narrower edge goes in first. Also, it's important to rinse the filter with cold water before inserting. This will get rid of any loose carbon dust. The manual explains all this.

According to the manual, 1 filter should last 6-8 weeks, depending on your pump speed and how quickly your animal(s) go through the water. I change mine every 2 months, sometimes longer. Now, I *clean* the whole fountain every 5-6 days, taking apart the whole thing, dumping out the old water, giving it a good scrubbing with soap and hot water. I take the lid off first, clean it, and rest the filter on the lid while I clean the rest of the fountain. Then I put the same filter back in, unless it's due for a change.

$10 for a 3-pack that lasts 6 months is a good deal to me. Don't know how the other user had such problems with grime and slime. It's important to clean the fountain regularly is all I can think of.

Great product!!

15 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars These Filters Are A Step-Up From The Older Version!, August 19, 2008

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Shawn Kovacich "Author of the Achieving Kicki... (The Greatest Little City in the World) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Drinkwell Platinum High Capacity Replacement Filter Cartridges, 3 Filters (Misc.)

Since I already posted a review for the Drinkwell Platinum Pet Fountain, I am going to keep this review focused on the product itself, which is the new and improved filter.

I can't say that I was all that thrilled with the previous filter for use with the older version of the Drinkwell Pet Fountain. It was always producing a lot of charcoal in my cats water and although it didn't hurt him, I still didn't like the site of all that "garbage" in the bottom of his water dish. Also, the old filters didn't seem to do that good of job of filtering out the water. I don't know if it was just me, but I didn't like them all that much.

Now we jump forward to the other day when I got the Drinkwell Platinum Pet Fountain for my cat's eighth birthday, which he was simply overjoyed with and stuck his entire face in the stream to get the first drink.

These new filters seem to do a much better job at filtering out the water as it circulates throughout the system. I have yet to see any charcoal in the bottom of his dish, nor anywhere else for that matter. I would definitely recommend that you buy several of these three-packs of replacement filters and be sure and change them frequently depending upon the condition of your local water. Some places have a harder water than others and therefore should replace the filters more often.

Shawn Kovacich
100% Cat Lover

13 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Improved Filter, October 2, 2007

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Cooking&Pet Lady (Murrieta, CA United States) - See all my reviews

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The premium version of the Drinkwell filter keeps the charcoal spread out, allowing it to be more effective than the standard model.