Customer Reviews

PUR CR-6000 Water Pitcher with Bonus Trial-Size Samples

5 star:		(66)
4 star:		(37)
3 star:		(8)
2 star:		(10)
1 star:		(14)

 

 

I cannot understand some of the complaints that I've seen in reviews of this pitcher. I've owned one for 2 years, and just bought a 2nd, and I've got nothing but good things to say about them. The filter works well and makes my normally chlorine smelling water as tasty as the best bottled water. I drink a LOT of water (120+ ounces a day) and my PUR pitcher has paid for itself many, many times over in its lifetime. I don't think the lid is troublesome at all as some reviewers have said, nor do I think that the shape is strange; to me it is perfect because it fits nicely along side a gallon of milk on the side rack of my refrigerator. The plastic is heavy duty enough to absorb some abuse, and the filters are very easy to exchange. All that is required is a quarter twist and they pop right out. I'd recommend washing the pitcher semi-frequently to keep it nice and clean, but other than that, it is about as low maintenance as you could ask for.

Great tasting water, solid design, relatively inexpensive filters, and 2 years of flawless use mean I can only give this product 5 stars. Don't hesitate, this is a fantastic water filter/pitcher.

I bought this January 12, 2008 at a local Publix. I was about to buy another Deerpark Filtered Water Gallon and decided to go with this (I can't use the faucet attachment) I am impressed. It makes Atlanta water taste like Dasani, oh wait, Dasani is Atlanta water...but it tastes great! Much better than from the tap.

I've read the slow filter comments and PUR must have changed because I don't notice the slow filling. We're a family of three and the 7cup is perfect. I have the habit of filling the pitcher top with each glass of water. I mean I would be getting it from the tap otherwise right? No big deal. The pitcher has filtered the water by the time I need a fresh glass.

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BUY THIS PRODUCT.

I couldn't decide between the Brita Slim Pitcher and the Pur Oval, so bought one of each. And that's not as frivolous as it sounds, because I wanted two anyway so there would always be a cold one ready in the fridge. Both of them seem to filter the water just fine. The Brita top stays on better, but the handle has sharper edges and is less comfortable to hold, especially when it's full. Although I've noticed the little black specks that others have objected to, in our case they stay in the top section and never end up in the glass, so they don't bother us. The Pur has a nicer, rounded handle, but if you're not careful the top has a tendency to fall off, dumping water all over the shelf. No worries, though, because if you just make sure to use two hands and hold the top securely, which is very easy to do, it stays where it belongs and all is well. So, bottom line, I would give maybe a slight edge to the Pur, but either one delivers good-tasting water with a minimum of fuss.

I've been using this pitcher for about a month, after about 10 years of Brita use. I was surprised there weren't more direct comparisons here, so I'll make them.

First off, there are simply no black carbon flakes released anywhere in this pitcher. While this used to be a minor annoyance with Brita, it became much worse recently, with a huge number of flakes in the top and a significant amount of smaller black particles in the bottom. This could be seen as a black residue left behind after water evaporated from a cup. I was spilling about 1/4 of my water down the drain just to get rid of the carbon.

Second, the pitcher is just as easy to use. Yes, you have to take the lid off to fill it, whereas some Brita pitchers have a flip-open top, but it's a minor issue, and the lid seems sufficiently secure and should stay on in normal use. The pitcher also seems well built. I'm not sure what is leading to other users cracking their pitchers, but I don't see that happening with mine.

Third, the water does filter much more slowly than Brita. Sure, that's a minor annoyance, but the water is coming out much cleaner. I'll take it. Non-issue.

Fourth, the water actually tastes better. I can't quite put it in words, but it's almost as if the water is sweeter. It's probably because additional chemical taste has been removed. Whatever the process, I can attest to the fact that the water tastes very, very good. On some days, Washington, DC water can smell very strongly of chlorine. This filter takes that smell out. Brita did not.

Fifth, it's priced competitively with Brita. The pitcher is slightly smaller than the more expensive Brita and slightly bigger than the cheapest Brita, so it's priced fairly, right in between the two Brita options in terms of volume. The filters are also around the same price. Even if they were $1-2 more, it would most definitely be worth it.

I already convinced my mom to convert to Pur. She's very happy and doesn't know how she put up with Brita's carbon flakes for so long.

for under $20 it's hard to fault this filter. It filters more different things than the Brita does... if the Brita meets your needs, buy it. I like the extra assurance and have never had a problem with speed of filtering unless the cartridge is old. It's been sitting in the door of my refrigerator for over a year now, quietly doing it's job.

I have not had any problems with any of the Pur products I've used. I have had 2 pitchers and a faucet mount system. The pitchers work great and the faucet mount has only leaked when I did not have it on tight enough. If you are not strong enough to tighten the coupling or the filter cap then I could see this problem happening.
If your filter clogs up in 10 days your water is probably full of silt or other contaminates that clog it quickly. Which means it is doing it's job perfectly. If that's the case, it's not the filters fault. You can't see fluoride, you can't see lead and you can't arsenic. So the people that say there water is clean and the filter clogs, how do they know it's clean unless they have a lab test it.

Brita's don't clog because they only use charcoal filters. Charcoal filters only make the water taste better and don't really make the water much cleaner. So, if you just want the water to taste better and want the filters to be cheap then buy the Brita. If you want your water to taste like Evian and to be 99% free of pharmaceuticals and other contaminates then buy the Pur. If you fill the bottom, you can then fill the top and it will hold much more water. Many people are only filling the top and then complain about it not holding a lot of water. I get 3 or 4 large glasses out of mine when I fill it up like that.
It filters slower than the faucet mount because it uses gravity since it is not the faucet mount that is connected to pressurized tap water.

A good filter is not going to filter the water quickly like a charcoal filter does. The more filtration the more steps and stages the water goes through. TAKES LONGER...........
If you freeze your water pitcher in the fridge and then complain that it cracked, it is your fault not PUR's. If you didn't then, well I don't what to say other than mine is over a year old and no problems. The filters are more expensive than Brita because "again" they are only charcoal filters which are cheap and not very effective at taking out actual contaminates and the big one "Pharmaceuticals".

I'm sure sometimes there might be a bad filter or pitcher, but from what people have said Pur replaced or compensated them so I'm not sure why they are so bitter towards the company. For you people that are over reacting or unable to use common sense on how something works, go buy a Brita. If I get a Pur and it cracks, I will go and exchange it for another Pur. If my filter clog when they have not before then I will exchange it for another one.

You pay more for the filters but you get awesome water from them. People always ask me if it is bottled water when I get them a glass.

Ciao.

I live in a college dorm which does not have the best tasting water. It is clear and clean but has a chlorine smell. I got tired of it, so I decided to order this pitcher. I compared it to the Brita line and decided the PUR was a better choice because it filters more contaminants. I am VERY impressed! The water from this pitcher tastes amazing! I think the quality is as good as bottled water. I highly recommend it if your water tastes bad! The pitcher is well built and looks good. There is a piece of plastic inside that you pour water into, and this is what holds the filter. The lid on top is not attached, but I found that it doesn't fall off or move when pouring. Overall, I highly recommend PUR! I plan to keep my pitcher and use it everyday!

Put me down as another owner who's pitcher simply broke one day. I used it for 3 months or so, everything worked fine during that time--a bit slow to filter but not a big deal. Then last night I pour a glass of water, place it in the fridge, start to walk away and hear a LOUD "crack"--what was that? Sounded like it came from the fridge. Open the door, the pitcher has a crack running all the way from the top to the bottom. Now, I did not just refill it, it was out of the fridge for seconds so there was no sudden change in temp from air or warmer water--it just broke. This is a problem one hears repeatedly and is clearly a design or quality flaw. Shame on Pur for not addressing the problem and in effect stealing from people.

Ever since moving into a big city and bereft of a car, I can no longer purchase water by the bulk... gallon jugs and stacks of water bottles are much to heavy to carry for blocks on end. The PUR water filtration device saves me from this predicament. But that is not the only thing it saves:

1. Saves money - I can use a filter and drink as much water as my heart and blood and other bodily functions desire for two months.

2. Saves environment - No more plastic bottles in the landfill.

3. Saves time - No market trips just to buy water. No endless trips to the trash disposal to discard plastic bottles.

On top of this, the water tastes fine. You may want to pair this with a Klean Kanteen (whatever it is called) for endless water pleasures.

Note: My pitcher has not cracked yet after several months of use. I hope it never does. Your mileage may vary.

We have used the pur filtration systems for years now and they always make great tasting water. I would recommend the pitcher, the faucet contraption or the the camping pump to anyone.