PUR 3-Stage Vertical Faucet Mount Gray FM-4100B

by PUR

Product Description

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From PUR, this Three-Stage Vertical Mount Faucet Water Filter features gray design and clicks straight onto any standard faucet--no tools required. Each filter is capable of cleansing up to 100 gallons of water (lasting two to three months, on average). The filter's purification system keeps sediment, chlorine, lead, trace pharmaceuticals, microbial cysts, and other pollutants from reaching your drinking glass. In the final stage, water is filtered over natural minerals for a crisp taste. The filter swivels 360 degrees and has a convenient built-in replacement indicator.

Three-Stage Vertical Mount Faucet Water Filter Removes 99 percent of pollutants, trace pharmaceuticals, and microbial cysts Provides up to 100 gallons (two to three months' worth) of clean water Filter life indicator lets you know when it's replacement time 360-degree swivel feature gives you room to work Fast, tool-free installation on standard faucets

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Three-Stage Filtration Improves Taste and Odor
The filter's first stage traps sediment, like dirt, rust, and sand, while the second stage greatly reduces contaminants, pollutants, trace pharmaceuticals, and illness-inducing microbes. In the final stage, water is filtered over natural minerals to give it a more refreshing taste. The result is water that looks, tastes, and smells cleaner.

Each PUR filter provides up to 100 gallons of clean water, and will typically last for two to three months.

Activated Carbon Microfilter Removes Contaminants
The second stage of filtration employs an activated carbon microfilter that removes most of the harmful contaminants commonly found in both municipal water sources and well water.

This filter removes 98 percent of chlorination by-products while also reducing the taste and odor caused by chlorine. The filter also removes 99 percent of heavy metals, like lead; industrial pollutants, like asbestos; trace pharmaceuticals, like antibiotics and antidepressants; and microbial cysts, like giardia and cryptosporidium.

User-Friendly Features and One-Click Installation
The filter's one-click installation requires no tools; it snaps onto your existing faucet (filter is not compatible with pull-out faucets). Removing a filter is just as easy--simply push a button. The filter swivels 360 degrees to give you better access to your entire sink.

A simple switch activates the filter and turns it off. For added convenience, this filter features a built-in electronic filter life indicator. The indicator flashes green, yellow, or red with use, so you'll know when it's time to update your filter.

What's in the Box
Facuet water filter and one filter replacement.

Which PUR Water Filtration System Is Right for You?
SYSTEM TYPE	FAUCET MOUNT		PITCHER/DISPENSER

PRODUCT TYPE	3 STAGE	2 STAGE	2 STAGE PITCHER OR DISPENSER
Product Options	PUR Horizontal Mount PUR Vertical Mount PUR Flavor Options	PUR Faucet Mount	PUR Dispenser PUR Pitcher PUR Flavor Options Pitcher
Corresponding Filter	3 Stage Faucet Mount Filter RF-9999	2 Stage Faucet Mount Filter RF-3375	2 Stage Pitcher Filter CRF-950Z
No Refilling Required
Estimated Filter Life	2-3 months	2-3 months	1-2 months
Water Filtered per Filter	100 gallons	100 gallons	40 gallons
Filters Over Natural Minerals*
Leaves Fluoride in Water
Contaminants Reduced per NSF/WQA certificaiton	60	15	20
*Natural Minerals: Water is filtered over natural minerals for a crisp and refreshing taste.

Product Description

PUR 3-Stage Vertical Stainless Steel Faucet Mount FM-4100B Includes 1 faucet mount and 1 filter; Our ULTIMATE in FILTRATION and a CRISP, REFRESHING TASTE; Easy One-Click Installation; Built-in Electronic Filter Life Indicator keeps track of your filter life; Conveniently provides up to 100 gallons (two to three months) of healthy clean water; Enjoy filtered or unfiltered water at the flip of a switch; Removes 99.9% Microbial Cysts (Cryptosporidium and Giardia); Reduces 98% Lead. Also reduces Mercury, Chlorine (taste and odor) and more; Leaves beneficial fluoride in the water

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Product Details

• Item Weight: 1 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B000SE20UQ
• Item model number: FM-4100
• Average Customer Review: 2.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (495 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #8,022 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)
  • #21 in Home Improvement > Kitchen & Bath Fixtures > Water Filtration & Softeners > Faucet Mounts

Customer Reviews

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147 of 154 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.

 

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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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165 of 174 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.

 

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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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80 of 84 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!