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Philips X-Guard on Tap Water Filter $36.09 and Spare Cartridges $12.68 + Delivery ($0 with Prime/ $69 Spend) @ Amazon UK via AU

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Philips X-Guard on Tap Water Filter $36.09 and Spare Cartridges $12.68 + Delivery ($0 with Prime/ $69 Spend) @ Amazon UK via AUAffiliate
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I have the Brita on tap filter but the first cartridge only lasted maybe 2 months or 150ltrs and my second one is now reduced to a trickle after only about 2 weeks. Looked at buying another cartridge but found the Philips one is on sale at Amazon UK for less than the cost of the Brita filter only. The spare Philips cartridges are also on sale at 38% off or just over $12 each and are claimed to last up to 1000 litres or 6 months vs Britas 600 litres or 3 months. I decided to buy the filter and 3 additional cartridges. Do check your tap design to see if it will fit before buying. I had to use multigrips to unscrew the water aerator on my kitchen tap.

Note there are higher models also on sale but the filters are different and more expensive. Presumably smaller micron filtration which is good for filtering but bad for longevity.

Limited-time deal: Philips - AWP3703 - X-Guard On Tap Water Filter - Removes up to 99 Percent of Bacteria - Plastic - 1000 litres https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/B08FC41YSH/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_i_d…

Deal of the day: Philips Water AWP305 - X-Guard On Tap Water Filter Cartridge - Reduces Chlorine and Other contaminants - Plastic - 1000 Litre Capacity https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/B08FC1B3V6/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_i_d…

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  • Brodo Faggins on 02/04/2022 - 12:51

    hey mate good find! what are your thoughts on this? reckon it gets rid of (probably) rusted water from plumbing?

    • 10101010101 on 02/04/2022 - 13:08
      +1

      It should do. My only experience is with the Brita one. Brita customer service shared this with me

      Our On-tap filter system is one of our finest and filters particles down to 0.5 microns. In comparison, our jug range which uses the Maxtra + filters can filter out particles down to 200 microns which is much larger. Please note however, that regardless of the meter reading, the filter can become exhausted before its intended 3 months/up to 600 litres due to there being a higher number of dissolved particles and minerals such as magnesium salts, calcium, limescale etc in your water source.

      • Brodo Faggins on 02/04/2022 - 13:13

        cheers mate that's good info!

        would it be worthwhile to then buy a jug for cooking? and just use the tap filter for drinking only (for the longevity of the filter)?

        • 10101010101 on 02/04/2022 - 13:29
          +2

          I found my jug was a hassle. Takes too long to filter and need to refill constantly. On tap means you put your pot or kettle underneath and let it run.

          • Brodo Faggins on 02/04/2022 - 13:42

            @10101010101: thanks for sharing your experience - went down a rabbit hole from this post and the research I've done the past hour is a real eye opener!!

  • Fat Horny Ghost on 02/04/2022 - 13:00
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    AWP3703 what cartridge on sale for this?

    • 10101010101 on 02/04/2022 - 13:07

      Awp305 link is above

  • Brodo Faggins on 02/04/2022 - 13:19
    +1

    for those looking at the Ultra model (vert/horiz) AWP3753/AWP3754 for $53/$50 the filter is AWP315 for $25.

    the only difference I managed to skim is larger 1200L and 4x filtration system instead of 1000L / 3x filter.

  • bargaino on 02/04/2022 - 13:21

    Proprietary cartridges are not a bargain.
    Aimed at renters, I guess, but why not ask your landlord to pay the $99 for a proper under-sink system, and you (or your handman) install it?

  • john_conner on 02/04/2022 - 13:29
    +2

    The on tap systems are slow to start with and just keep getting slower.

    I ended up with:
    Frizzlife Under Sink Water Filter System-NSF/ANSI 53&42 Certified High Capacity Direct Connect Under Counter Drinking Water Filtration System-0.5 Micron Removes 99.99% Lead, Chlorine, Bad Taste & Odor https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/B07MFYQBTX/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i…

    Currently the filters are cheap also:
    Frizzlife Advanced Undersink Drinking Water Filter Replacement, 0.5 Micron High Precise Removes 99.99% Lead, Chlorine, Bad Taste & Odor. https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/B07JBCWTGL/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i…

    The flow rate is excellent and can be installed without any permanent modifications (intercepts cold water to tap)

    • 10101010101 on 02/04/2022 - 13:31
      +3

      Thanks for sharing. What's the typical real world life span? Good DIY option without needing to drill a hole in the sink or benchtop for a water tap. But with your filter it means all water is filtered which is presumably wasteful for dishwashing and hand washing

      • Brodo Faggins on 02/04/2022 - 14:17
        +1

        good input OP - I guess it's pick your devil with this one - could be cost effective if the users in the premise wash hands elsewhere and use dishwashing machine? lol

        description for above model says 1600 gallons (6000L) and max 2 yrs filter (but can be as quick as 6-8 months).

        • wormarts on 02/04/2022 - 15:20

          Interesting point. Like you say, pick your poison/devil…

          I looked at prices for filters, and they seem to be around $30. So perhaps a practical outcome is that while you may have to change filters more often, hopefully the cost is still reasonably low overall, especially for the advanced filtration compared to the jug filters?

          • Brodo Faggins on 02/04/2022 - 16:44

            @wormarts: yeah $30 for 1 filter but it does everything.

            the question is are you ok with washing dishes with filtered water and using up the life of the filter (possibly to the low end of 6-8mnths), but upside of 6000L if you wash your dishes being somehow water efficient?

            I'm leaning towards OP's tap filter - just based on cheaper upfront costs / cheaper filter replacement / somewhat similar life use / ease of fitting & manoeuvrability.

            @OP - I think I read there was a toggle button too (or switch), to turn off the filter, so you can use that during dishwashing & handwashing. meaning it doesn't decreasing your filter's life? correct me if I'm wrong

            • 10101010101 on 02/04/2022 - 17:03

              @Brodo Faggins: Yep you wouldn't normally want to run all water through the filter as you'd waste the filter. All lifespan claims from the various companies are in ideal conditions. E.g. my Brita was rated at 600L but only did 150L before cracking. My replacement Brita filter has been in use for 2 weeks and already clogged to the point where the actual water usage gauge doesn't register any water flow. On track for another 150L is my guess.

              I'm in suburban Victoria about 25km from the CBD and definitely metropolitan Vic. House is over 40yrs old so could be old piping causing the faster clogs

              • Brodo Faggins on 03/04/2022 - 00:17

                @10101010101: yeah nice they set the bar at ideal standards, but not an actual median use… typical marketing lol

      • john_conner on 02/04/2022 - 17:31

        Yes it will filter all water through tap faucet, so wasteful for hand washing. Honestly the main issue with tip mounted units is the flow. In addition if you have a pull out style kitchen tap, you can’t really mount such a unit.

        The dishwasher has a separate outlet (and is actually a different sized water connection) so you don’t need to worry about wastes filter water going to the dishwasher!!

        Edit: I realise now you might do dishes by hand which would waste filtration I guess. Unless you use hot water for that mostly ;)

    • wormarts on 02/04/2022 - 15:19

      Hi mate, thanks for sharing! I rent, and no way would the landlord let me do anything. So this DIY solution looks perfect!

      Do you know what the difference is between what you linked, and this?
      https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/B08NDYVZV5/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i…

      More filters = better. Downsides = more expensive? Or maybe cheaper, as spreading the filtration load among 3 diff cylinders?

      • 10101010101 on 02/04/2022 - 15:54

        Looks like a combination of filters with different micron filtration. So the first filter stops the coarse particles and progressively gets finer. Would mean you have flexibility in replacing only some filters. But would presumably be trial and error on knowing if one filter was blocking the whole system or not.

        • john_conner on 02/04/2022 - 17:53

          Agree here. Maybe if are using tank water or get particularly large particles then this unit might be more economical?

          In terms of filtration they both seem to be 0.5 Micron and same NSF rating from what I can tell?

    • frogduck on 02/04/2022 - 17:00

      Didn't know systems like this existed! I'd be interested in how long the filter actually lasts.

      • john_conner on 02/04/2022 - 17:45
        +1

        Mine is still going strong after 9 months. Haven’t had to change the filter yet.

        The filter is about 6x - 8x the physical size of the Brita on tap I had previously which only lasted about 8 months before it got really clogged. So hopefully it gives the full 2 years as advertised

        • frogduck on 02/04/2022 - 17:46

          Oh wow 9 months so far is good! I'll give it a go cheers!

          • john_conner on 02/04/2022 - 18:04
            +1

            @frogduck: Cool, hopefully it works out for you.
            For what it’s worth the unit appears very well built and able to easily handle constant pressurisation.
            All the fittings work with Australian connections as well!

            Also I would recommend getting a spare filter now as the price is at an ATL, I’ve been watching it for a while. Was going to post as deal but didn’t know if anyone used this unit.

            In addition this one is actually NSF certified so you know it has been independently verified.

            I did a fair bit of research before deciding on this unit.

            • frogduck on 02/04/2022 - 18:14
              +1

              @john_conner: Great, thanks for the insights. Placing my order now!

              Will gladly be rid of my filter jug!

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