Style: Replacement Cartridge
Pattern Name: Replacement
Easy to install.
Reviewed in the United States on August 15, 2023 by Lee
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The replacement filters are easy to install
Style: Water Filtration System
Pattern Name: Filter System
We’re using it for our household
Reviewed in the United States on August 10, 2023 by Vaughan Miller
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Cut Open Filter - Photos of Inside!
Style: Replacement Cartridge
Pattern Name: Replacement
Filter is high quality. After a year of use, I cut the filter open to inspect the inside contents. We have excellent municipal water (they actually use reverse osmosis). We also have a 50 micron iSpring Pre-filter with Siliphos (which is always clean). The filter medium caught mostly rust and the car
bon removed the chlorine. The filter is 1/4" outer plastic shell, 2 layers of pleated filter medium and about a 1" inner solid core of activated carbon. I've attached photos / pictures of the inside of the filter.
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Reviewed in the United States on June 18, 2023 by INTREPID INTREPID
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Expensive, and not Recycle-able container
Style: Replacement Cartridge
Pattern Name: Replacement
Supplier did an excellent job with shipping !!! Expensive, and not recycle-able container, no way to 'test' this item's defectiveness - unless you have PROFESSIONAL EQUIPMENT. I also have a "water softener" that takes SALT so ended up adding a "pressure meter" BEFORE - entry side, and one @ EXIT side
. so if the EXT pressure drops to say- more than 10% and that's my 'indication' of change to new unit
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Reviewed in the United States on April 10, 2023 by J.A.Z.Z.Y......
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Eliminates odor. Simple n efficient
Style: Water Filtration System
Pattern Name: Filter System
Is 4 months old since installed. This a 2 person family home with a lot of laundry do to both of us work and we do a lot of cleaning. It’s supposed to last 1 year but if it last 9 months at least I will be happy eith this product specially if you dont want the salt water filter. This 3m filter doesn’
t require flushing or refill. I believe you can add a 3m softener if preferred. So far great product.
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Reviewed in the United States on January 22, 2023 by jesus alberto jesus alberto
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Working good so far with **update**.
Style: Water Filtration System
Pattern Name: Filter System
The media could not be loaded. So far so good. I purchased this to cut down on the chlorine in the shower. We would constantly get burning eyes and then go into an endless bought of sneezing. Now it's night and day, we are able to have comfortable no chlorine smell showers. I will update if filter li
fe does not live up to it's promise. Two months post install. Going strong. Had to change out the clear housing with a blue one for the pre-filter as algae was growing on the filter media. I did a test on the water quality and posted it to amazon for anyone wondering how the water quality is doing. I will continue to do the quality tests and see how long the filter is truly good for and post updates. ******* Update********* Okay so its been 5 months. I test my water regularly with professional equipment. My normal average water chloramine level is 3.95 and this has been doing a pretty good job at taking almost all of it out. However this is now climbing and is now only filtering about 75% of the chloramine out of the water so I am going to replace the filter with a new AP910R. I know this has a stated length of 1 year but again my chloramine level is a bit high and we have a family of 4 with 2 little ones that can take some time in the shower. It does not help that we have an instant hot water heater that prolongs that use as well as a RO system in the house that burns thru a lot of water. Will all that said I added up all the water we had used and we have used approx 25,000 gallons. I imagine without excessive use of the water we could get 8 months out of the system but as it stands with the pre-filter we are looking at $454 dollars a year to change out with new pre-filter and this filter together once the system looses 25% efficiency every 5 months. Update 11/10/21 We stopped using the 3m brand filters and now use American Filter Company and they have lasted an entire year. I am not sure if they are just using more carbon or what but they have been fantastic and in a 3 pack cost 90 dollars a filter. This has been by far a better filter and has been no issues attaching it.
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Reviewed in the United States on July 30, 2019 by Matthew Albright Matthew Albright
Style: Replacement Cartridge
Pattern Name: Replacement
Installing have to release valve pressure for filter to slide out (disconnect). Floor gets wet.
Reviewed in the United States on March 15, 2023 by Airborne
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Awesome water filter, awesome price.
Style: Water Filtration System
Pattern Name: Filter System
So far so excellent. I installed a HUGE system on my condo in the city about 14 years ago and love it, but it was far to big for the space I have at my home in the burbs. After tons of research, I came to this, the Aqua-Pure AP903 and hoped it would be as great as everyone said it would be. It instal
led in about 5 hours, that was with time to buy all of the parts and we had a crazy small spot to put it, so it was way more complicated than the average install. We got it going without any leaks and after flushing the first 10 gallons through or so, I was in heaven. I would actually drive into the city just to shower when we moved to the burbs. I had forgotten how Chicago water is the best filtered, but it is LOADED with chlorine. Everytime I turned on the shower, it was like jumping into the public pool. Now, mind you, I was in my condo for 13 years with a whole house water purification system and was spoiled rotten from it. Our skin was itchy and dry and I hated it. All the proof I needed was when my husband came out of his first shower and said it was the best shower he took in over a year, that was when we permanently moved to the burbs. This from the guy who thought I was over reacting to the chlorine and thought the water purifier was excessive, lol.. We are both very happy and no longer dry and the drives into the city just for showers are over! Now, to see how the filter holds up. I did see people complaining of it not lasting a full year. There are only 2 of us here and I am saving my water bills. I also installed 2 water pressure gauges, one before and one after the system so I can physically see when I am starting to lose pressure. With Chicago having the best water filtration system in the country, at least (i think it is the world) I have high expectations that it should last the 12 months without any issues. I will do an update for sure.
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Reviewed in the United States on October 3, 2014 by lilj78
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Solved my sediment problem
Style: Water Filtration System
Pattern Name: Filter System
Easy install and I now have clear water with no pressure drop. Time will tell how long the filter lasts works excellent after 4 months
Reviewed in the United States on March 29, 2023 by Mikel H.
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Best tasting water in Kane County, IL is even better.
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Pattern Name: Replacement
BATAVIA – Once again, Aurora has taken the crown when it comes to its drinking water. A panel of three judges decided that Aurora had the best drinking water based on taste, odor and clarity during the Kane County Water Association’s annual water-tasting contest Thursday at Lincoln Inn Banquets in Ba
tavia. This is the fifth time Aurora has won the contest, the most of any community in Kane County. Montgomery won last year. The award has been presented since 1997. Those in charge of the city’s water production did not take the honor lightly. Aurora’s drinking water is a blend of well water and Fox River water. “We have a well-run plan and an excellent staff,” said Bob Leible, assistant superintendent of water production for Aurora. “You certainly don’t want your customers to be disappointed with the water that comes out of the tap.” Before Thursday’s win, the last time Aurora had taken the award was in 2008. Aurora now will compete in the state competition next year. “It is a little bit of bragging rights between the communities,” Leible said. Aurora, along with Batavia, Geneva, St. Charles, North Aurora, Sugar Grove, Montgomery, Yorkville and Elgin, participated in this year’s contest. On the panel of judges was Kane County Sheriff Pat Perez. The samples from each community were submitted in unmarked beakers so judges did not know whose water they were drinking. Perez said he found the task difficult as he sniffed and carefully eyed the beakers of water. All that great tasting water is filtered through this great filter. We have had this filter system for 2 years and replace the filter annually as the water flow starts decreasing after 10 months of use. We have 3 adults and 1 child using this filter.
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Reviewed in the United States on May 12, 2015 by Stevekraftdotcom
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Filter works great, lasted my family of four 23 months with a proper sediment pre-filter
Style: Water Filtration System
Pattern Name: Filter System
Bottom line: -This filter works great and will make your water look, smell and taste great -Place a sediment filter in front of it so you don't clog this filter with large particulates -Your sediment filter should allow for cheap replacement cartridges or use a spin-down filter that never needs repla
cement -I have well water and this lasted my family of four 23 months with a proper sediment pre-filter This is a 5-micron filter, which will clog up if you don't place a sediment filter in front of it. I recommend the Rusco Spin-Down type of filter e.g. Rusco 1-1/2-250-F Polyester Screened Spin-Down Filter System . If you have lots of sediment (high turbidity level from a water test--well water can have high turbidity depending on your water supply) a spin-down filter is the way to go as you don't have to pay for replacement filters. The spin-down filter is made of clear plastic, so it's easy to see when it's getting dirty. When I see that it's dirty I open up the drain at the bottom of the filter and it cleans the majority of the sediment off of the filter. Periodically, about every 3-6 months, I end up taking the filter screen out of the spin-down filter, washing it out, and blowing it out with my air compressor. With this setup the Aqua-Pure AP917HD Whole House Replacement Filter, Quick Change Water Filter for the AP903 Water Filter System filter has lasted my family 23 months! Your mileage may vary, but I can promise it will last much longer than 6 months, as some of the bad reviews have stated, even with high sediment well water. I have attached pictures highlighting my system layout as well as a close-up of the spin-down filter. This picture was taken not long after I cleaned it out and you can clearly see that it's already brown from my high sediment well water. The other thing to note, as others have pointed out, is that you really want a shut-off valve before and after the filter so you can close off both valves and change the filters without a problem.
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Reviewed in the United States on August 13, 2015 by Chris Andrews Chris Andrews
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Don't drink the water without one!
Style: Replacement Cartridge
Pattern Name: Replacement
It's a great filter. The body is easy to install and it is simple to replace the cartridge. I have a lot of iron in my water, so I have a sediment filter, then the water softener, and then this unit to finish things up. When I moved in there was only the water softener and the water tasted and smelle
d bad. It really made a huge difference in the odor and taste. I just read some other reviews about it only lasting a month before it clogged up. They do not have it installed correctly. It is a 5 micron filter and it needs a sediment pre-filter installed first. I change that every 3 months and it is clogged with mud every time. My AP917HD cartridges easily last 6 months because of that.
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Reviewed in the United States on January 10, 2022 by LP LP
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Got so bad we felt we had just come out of a ...
Style: Water Filtration System
Pattern Name: Filter System
Our home water always had a scent of chlorine in it but had increased significantly in the last 6 months. Got so bad we felt we had just come out of a public pool after taking a shower. Installed this unit one week ago with a Watts WH-LD sediment pre filter. There is zero smell or feel of chlorine th
roughout our water system. Pretty amazing. I spent almost a year researching and reading reviews on various filtration and softening systems. Very very satisfied with this system! Our water also has a lot of sediment in it and in only one week the Watts 5 micron pre filter has started to brown, so I can confidently say it's working. Don't know if the brown staining of the toilets and fixtures will be solved but I'm optimistic about it. The 3M aquapure AP903 comes with the AP917HP cartridge which is designed to reduces particulates and chlorine. We will probably try the AP917HD-S cartridge when the current unit is due for replacement. AP917HD-S also reduces particulates and chlorine but also scale. Those looking in to the AP903 assembly might check out the AP904 assembly which comes with the AP917HD-S cartridge for another 50 dollars or so. Install was fairly straight forward but time consuming with the addition of the pre fiter and recommend bypass line. I opted not to install pressure gauges before and after the filtration systems. My first time sweating copper joints but it's not all that difficult. Overall very happy with the system.
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Reviewed in the United States on December 4, 2016 by M S M S
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So easy to install and lasts for many months!
Style: Replacement Cartridge
Pattern Name: Replacement
Although this filter is a bit heavy for an old gal, it's so easy to install...just push a small lever and push through a quarter turn ad you're done! I write the date above it as a reminder that it needs to be changed annually and I'm all set for another year.
Reviewed in the United States on October 30, 2022 by Carol
Style: Water Filtration System
Pattern Name: Filter System
Was having skin issues on the city water ,this filter cleared that up
Reviewed in the United States on January 8, 2023 by Inspec310
