Customer Reviews

Petmate Fresh Flow Filter Replacement 3 Pack Fits Jumbo and Medium Fresh Flow

5 star:		(30)
4 star:		(8)
3 star:		(4)
2 star:		(5)
1 star:		(8)

 

 

We got these to use with the petmate drinking fountain we previously bought. We have a relatively high level of chlorination in our water and my fiancee is convinced that the cats don't like it (even though they happily drink from any toilet in the house).
The issue we ran into is that after around a week the carbon starts to clump together. This massively reduces the flow through the filter and causes the water to back up behind it. This then causes the fountain to become very noisy.
I don't know if this is a recurring problem with all users but the lifespan on these things is supposed to be a month so we're not doing so well. I have another 5 to use so we'll get through them then probably switch to using filtered water. (or toilet water if my fiancee isn't looking)

These filters really only will work to help filter out lint and other light debris that might fall into the water bowl. The enormous size of the charcoal bits is ridiculous for true water filtration because each piece is so huge. There are only so many 'sites' on the bits to adsorb water impurities. Not only that, but there are hardly any pieces in it to begin with. Charcoal filters work best when the pieces are tiny and packed together and the overall surface area is significantly increased. If you look at any Brita or PUR pitcher filter and see the tiny activated charcoal pieces, you can clearly tell the difference. DON'T BUY THEM--Wast of your hard earned money for a gimic.

These filters don't last as long as the manufacturer states, but when they are obviously in the need to throw out stage, they do still filter out lint, hair and larger particles. My cats don't seem to notice though whether the fountain has them in use or not.
We did find out after running out of filters for the aquarium that these can be used in a pinch!

Ok so I have not been using the unit that these go with for too long, just got it today. But just based on my feeling of the product, I highly doubt that they are very effective in actually filtering anything other than lint or other large debris. Its a loose felt material on the outside. The inside of it feels to be some stiff plastic or thin metal of some sort to hold the shape, with some pieces of carbon or charcoal in there. There are not a lot of actual carbon or charcoal chunks like you would see in a brita filter, and they do not do anything but sit at the bottom of the "filter" so I honestly dont see how they could do anything. We have a brita filter on our sink, so when I fill the unit, I use that and will use the rest of the 4 filters I got for the unit, but do not believe I will be purchasing more.

I bought these filters and found live black worms about 1/4 inch long! The worms appeared in about a week and were clinging to the filter. I bought multiple packs, as I have more than 1 fountain and all the filters got the worms. The worms appeared in about a week. The filters are replaced regularly and even more frequently in warm weather. My cats are indoor cats and fed the best of the best food, so I know for sure the worms were in the charcoal. If you use these filters place them in boiled water for a few minutes, rinse them with hydrogen peroxide and rinse with fresh water again, also complain directly to the company! 1-877-PETMATE (1-877-738-6283) customer service.

The replacement filters are an exact replacement for the item currently in use. The merchant delivered the item on time and it is exactly what I expected.

After ordering and using the new form of Petmate Fresh Flow Filters I can say that I'm not happy with them at all. I find that after a few hours the back side of the filter becomes slimmy and I must rinse it out. I am afraid to use the filter more than once because of the slime factor that occurs in just a short while. I have no idea how much bacteria is being held within the filter. I feel that my only option is to change out my Petmate Fresh flow fountains for some other brand if I can only purchase the new filters. In all honesty I didn't want to give this new type of filter any stars for its rating.

I guess it works - the water stays clear, at least. I've seen some reviews saying the water is cloudy, but maybe they're not rinsing properly. The filter turns green after about two weeks, and after that it becomes "thready" - pieces of the filter sort of detach. I guess the filter being green means it is trapping something, so that's good, right? There is limescale left in the bowl, but not as much as I find around my humidifier filters, so I guess it is filtering lime to an extent. Would a simple piece of polyester batting work as well? Possibly. If I can figure out how to construct a frame for it, I'll try it. My cats do like the whole fountain idea though. It's almost as good as drinking right out of the faucet, apparently. They much prefer it over standing water. Of course, it's obviously not as good as a mud puddle, but we humans can only do so much.

I usually get these at the pet store so I knew what I was getting. The problem was that I didn't get the three pack I only got one single filter. I would recommend the product but not this company.

The price is much lower than purchased at a national petstore, and the value and quality is exactly the same. Will buy again.