PUR 3-Stage Vertical Faucet Mount Chrome FM-3700B

by PUR

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

The improved next generation of PUR faucet mounts is at your service. With a one-year warranty, high-quality construction, 1-click installation, and easy push-button removal, there's never been an easier or more reliable way to get PUR water. Each PUR MineralClear™ filter gives you 100 gallons of clean, healthy, great-tasting water.

Product Features

• MineralClear™ filter filters water over natural minerals for a crisp, refreshing taste. Certified to reduce lead, chlorine (taste and odor), microbial cysts, and more.
• Easy push-button removal makes it easy to remove and replace when you need extra room in the sink.
• 360-degree swivel allows it to fit well in most sinks.
• Built-in electronic filter-life indicator tells you when the filter needs to be changed.
• High-quality construction: new finishes and materials stand up to tough kitchen use.

Technology

Contaminant Reduction Leading Pitcher Filters PUR® Faucet Filters Lead Asbestos Microbial Cysts Mercury Turbidity (cloudiness)

Our patented MineralClear™ technology filters water over natural minerals for a crisp, refreshing taste. The premium carbon filter is certified to reduce chlorine (taste and odor) and many contaminants including 99% of lead and microbial cysts. It also removes 99% of trace levels of pharmaceuticals 1. Replaces previous 3-Stage filter.

Compare

Product Type	Advanced MineralClear™ Faucet Mounts	Basic ClassicClear™ Faucet Mounts
Product Options	PUR Horizontal Mount PUR Vertical Mount PUR Flavor Options®	PUR Faucet Mounts
Corresponding Filter	MineralClear™ Faucet Mount Filter RF-9999	ClassicClear™ Faucet Mount Filter RF-3375
No Refilling Required
Estimated Filter Life	3 months	3 months
Water Filtered per Filter	100 gallons	100 gallons
Leaves Fluoride in Water
Filters Over Natural Minerals2
Contaminants Reduced per NSF certification	61	61

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From the Manufacturer

PUR 3-Stage Vertical Chrome Faucet Mount FM-3700B Includes 1 faucet mount and 1 filter

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 4 x 5 x 6 inches ; 1.2 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B0009CEKY6
• Item model number: FM-3700
• Average Customer Review: 2.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (516 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #211 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)
  • #2 in Home Improvement > Kitchen & Bath Fixtures > Water Filtration & Softeners > Faucet Mounts

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

The manufacturer commented on the review belowSee comments

150 of 157 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Developed a crack, August 20, 2007

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J. Hunter (Arizona) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: PUR 3-Stage Vertical Faucet Mount Gray FM-4100B (Tools & Home Improvement)

I've been a previous owner of a faucet mount PUR filter that lasted for over 4 years before it finally broke. I purchased this particular model thinking that it would also last, but I was disappointed. A couple of months later, it deveolped a hairline crack just below the filter indicator. I thought I just might have accidentally hit the housing, so I purchased the same model again. Well, this same crack appeared, and now I have contacted P&G. I am seriously thinking of purchasing a different brand.

 

The manufacturer commented on this review(What's this?)

Posted on Jan 18, 2011 1:37:36 PM PST

Bruce (Comm Mgr. PUR) says:

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We redesigned the Faucet Mount units and they now have quite a few upgrades and are much easier to install, remove and replace the filter. The newer ONE CLICK version has been on the market since July 2010 and is getting great feedback.
If any has questions try us on Facbeook/Pur drop us an e-mail at [e-mail] or call our helpline at 1-800-PUR-LINE.

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168 of 177 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Good at first but breaks after a year., September 7, 2008

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Valentinovich (Kansas City) - See all my reviews

This review is from: PUR 3-Stage Vertical Faucet Mount Chrome FM-3700B (Tools & Home Improvement)

So this is my second PUR water filter mount. Both were this same model. Right out of the package they work great. It's not entirely necessary as our water is already clean out of the faucet, but it does remove any particulates that may reside in the distribution piping and home piping, as well as removing the chlorine residual that is in most tap water. After about a year, coincidentally just as the one year warranty expires, the valve that bridges between the faucet and the filter begins to degrade. Now even when the filter is turned off, water still flows through the valve and through the filter thereby dramatically decreasing the lifespan of the filter since water is always flowing through it. This is a POOR engineering design that should have been addressed by this company. This is the reason why I'm giving it one star. I figured my first filter was just a fluke, but this problem was confirmed yet again on my second filter.

My recommendation:
1) Go for a faucet mount that you don't have to physically turn to activate. I feel that the repetitive action of turning this up and down multiple times a day leads to premature fatigue of this product.
2) Don't worry so much about ancillary features like lights, etc. The filter is what you should be concerned about since this is what is polishing your water.
3) Look for NSF Certification. NSF 42 is for aesthetic effects. Even better is the NSF 53 is for removing health related contaminants. NSF 58 is for reverse osmosis filters which removes even more chemicals than the 53, however I feel this is a bit overkill for a home filter.
4) Go for a product that has at least a 3 year warranty. That way you don't have to keep spending $30+/- every year on the same darn product. I'm surprised that this product has a 5 year warranty when the same model in my local Home Depot only had a one year warranty.

After doing some more research, I've found this product here:
Bestfilters Countertop Superior Water Filter System - White - with 1 Micron Carbon Block Water Filter
Price isn't too bad and it is certified for NSF 53. The KX Matrikx PB1 filter has an ABSOLUTE pore size of 1 micron, which removes giardia and cryptosporidium as these guys are larger in size than 1 micron. Be careful of filters that claim a NOMINAL pore size of 1 micron as these can let 20-30% of particles greater than 1 micron through.

Hope this helps.

 

The manufacturer commented on this review(What's this?)

Posted on Jan 14, 2011 12:10:55 PM PST

Bruce (Comm Mgr. PUR) says:

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Bruce from PUR - We have a new design that allows for easier installation and improvements made form consumer feedback like this. Please check our our new lineup of Faucet mount filters at www.purwater.com and if there are any questions you can call our helpline at 1-800-Pur-Line or drop an e-mail to [e-mail].

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82 of 86 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Relatively inexpensive way to filter water, May 12, 2006

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Thomas Armentrout "Wisdom's Zen" (Fredericksburg, VA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: PUR 3-Stage Vertical Faucet Mount Chrome FM-3700B (Tools & Home Improvement)

I was pleasantly surpised to see just how easily this filter installed on my kitchen faucet. Although I had great tasting water before its installation, I feel better now knowing that the water is "cleaner" than before. There are only two drawbacks that I see, namely, the filter often gets in the way when filling a pot for on the stove, and the replacement filters are not cheap---they each cost about as much as HALF the price of the original filter system. I have had my filter system for a bit more than three months, and the replacement indicator just became visible...time to spend money for a new filter cartridge!