InstaPure F7R-1ES Replacement Filter

Boxes smashed up upon arrival. Product was undamaged but they were well wrapped.

I could really tell the difference between this filter and it's cheaper cousin, the R-2C. This filter not only filters out more impurities than its less-robust cousin but it produces water that tastes like fresh spring water. (Well, the way fresh, spring water used to taste, anyway.) :) I considered knocking a star off because of its price but you still save money over buying spring water from the store. So, I kept it at 5. You definitely pay for 5-star quality but, in this case, it is worth it.

This replacement filter does not filter chlorine at all. Used an aquarium chlorine test kit to test this filter and found that it is not working. Contacted instapure support email to feedback on this thinking that it could be a faulty unit, but did not get any response.Anyway, it is a big concern to me if the unit does not work as advertised or this unit fail QA. How many people have chlorine test kits at home to verify the claim. I would have been drinking chlorine water thinking it would have been removed by the filter. Will not recommend it unless quality is improved.

water tastes good, don't know about other things in city water?

There is no doubt in my mind that this filter makes tap water taste much fresher and cleaner.But I have to observations to make.One the filter is expensive and small in size.Two the filter needs frequent replacement.The directions say the the filter is good for 200 gallons before it needs replacement. I have my doubts about that claimI still continue to use this filter because it suits my needs.

I hope they never quit selling this cartridge. It taste more pure than bottled water, almost as pure as Distilled Water, and that is hard to do where I live! Will buy Again!!

These fitters do an excellent job of removing bad smells and flavors from city water supplies. At times the water here alternately smells of chlorine or rot and this product easily makes the water far more palatable.

I've been using InstaPure for 3 months, it's great. Love the taste and the convenience it brings.Definitely recommended for those who is looking for water filter.