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Just saw this deal, though it should be a good deal and got myself a set. Join eBay Plus for a future discount.
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BRITA MAXTRA+ 10 Pack Pure Performance Filter Cartridges $82.40 ($65.92 eBay Plus) Delivered @ Brita eBay
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Thanks, ordered since I was running low
Code is = PLUSJANR
Thanks mate. Appreciate it.
Great deal. Thank you!
Got one, thanks.
Any deals on the jug
If you trust eBay sellers, there are a lot offers like this:
https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/295465369440?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mk…
It’s in VIC..12 bucks shipping kills it
Thanks OP!
Thqnk you, got one!
Just buy Kmart filters. Fit perfectly. Probably made in the same factory as obviously kmart do not make them. 3 for. $15 which is only $5 each. So that means 10 for $50.
I use them, no issues.
Yeah no, they're not the same. Kmart filters are obviously worse, i only bought them one time and never again.
Why do so many people do this 'DonT bUY tHiS, buY thE ChEaPEr ProDUcT, iTs jUSt aS goOd'
There's no comparison, this is a much better filter.@nikoris: Because if you were given a blind test of the two you would not be able to tell the difference. But you are free to waste your money on the brand item.
@nikoris: You see what I mean about imagination.
Anyway this is obviously a pointless conversation. You waste your money on the brand name because you believe you can tell the difference and I will save my money and buy Kmart because there is no difference…
@Foxxster: Google for a video where someone takes apart various compatible filters. There is a quite a difference. I'm not saying the Kmart ones are no good. Just that they are not necessarily the same.
@Daabido: So you're not saying the Kmart ones are no good, the Maxtra ones are just better. Got it 👍
Probably made in the same factory as obviously…
I suspect if you broke them apart they would be identical…
Hmm.
Imagination is a powerful thing.
Yes. Yes it is.
Bought the Anko ones once, had fitment issues and found them to be slightly warped causing the water to go around the filter.
How do these compare with the Kmart filters at 3 for $15?
Are they actually better at filtering?
See my comment above. I suspect if you broke them apart they would be identical. Kmart obviously don’t make their filters, they buy them from someone…. I wonder who….
They fit perfectly.. and work perfectly… and are a LOT cheaper.
I’ll buy one and test the TDS.
Thanks for taking one for OzB community- keen to see results!
@Craze: uhhh, wasn’t gonna do this until Brita runs out…but anyway, I’ll do it as soon as I can, probably in coming weeks.
What about these Stefani ones from Bunnings. They look the same too. https://www.bunnings.com.au/stefani-water-jug-replacement-fi…
Someone did that last year and they didn't find any difference: https://www.ozbargain.com.au/comment/11385905/redir
@bio: I remember someone also found faeces in those the cheap bunnings or target filters a while ago.. can't find the link but doesn't seem like it's worth the saving now that they are more than $5 each anyway
Save it. TDS wise they are similar. I've done that test multiple times already. Both readings reduced by about 20. (WA)
I'm still using the Britas tho.
@gosund: Reducing by 20 doesn't seem like much.
The World Health Organisation's (WHO) ratings for TDS levels are:- 50 – 300: Excellent
- 300 – 600: Good/Acceptable
- 600 – 900: Fair
- 900 – 1,200: Poor
- Above 1,200: Unacceptable
So if it only reduces it by 20 it's not really going to make much difference is it?
By the way, why still use Britas if they aren't any better than the much cheaper ones?
@Dacs: TDS isn't the only metric, though, and it's not the most relevant one. Filters also reduce chlorine, which improves taste.
@bio: yes mostly about taste.
ps. i used to think using brita filtered water in the coffee machine would help the build up of scale, however the guy from a UK coffee online shop said it doesn't help with hard water etc. Moreso still need to do descaling so think i'll just put tap water in the machine now anyway.
@Dacs: A. I still got plenty of stock purchased while they were on sale, in a professional ozbargain manner.
B. I can't remember clearly but I think the britas one fits better in the jar?One more thing adds to my experiment. Weirdly and disappointingly, their limescale product does similar work as per my test, too! I thought it would reduce the TDS reading by half or so but no, it does not.
Damn missed it. Can’t check out.
Edit: checked out finally after 5 tries….
If you want clean water drink straight from the tap, not from one of these filters.
These filters do remove chlorine, which then means there is nothing in the filtered water to stop bacterial growth. Unlike tap water which contains chlorine.
That's even more important when you fill the jug and leave it on your sunny kitchen bench which provides warmth and light for the bacteria to grow.Save you money and but a decent filter for the same sort of price .
https://www.bunnings.com.au/stefani-undercounter-single-stag…The microbiological quality of filtered water in a commercial water filter system (Brita) was tested in households and in two laboratories. In 24 of 34 filters used in households, bacterial counts increased in the filtered water up to 6,000 cfu/ml. In 4 of 6 filters tested in the laboratory, bacterial counts in the fresh filtrate were higher than in tap water after approximately one week of use both at room temperature and at 4 degrees C, suggesting growth or biofilm formation in the filter material.
In some cases colony counts in the filtered water were 10,000 times those in tap water. The filter material of 5 of 13 new commercial filters was contaminated with bacteria or moulds.
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/8740859/Bro, what are you talking about? Chlorine introduces toxins as well
Chlorine doesn't introduce toxins, it prevents them. Bacteria living in your water because there is no chlorine will introduce toxins to your water.
Chlorine is added to water at about 0.5 to 1.5 milligrams per litre, at such a small level it isnt harmful to people.
trihalomethanes. They're in the water because of Chlorine. Government will tell you that they are monitoring the quantity but then why do we need filters anyway?
I put my brita jug in the fridge right away anyway and consume the water within 1-2 days. Tap water tastes like sheet.trihalomethanes
They're still not a toxin.
Perhaps you don't know but a toxin is a poisonous substance that is a specific product of the metabolic activities of a living organism.
Government will tell you that they are monitoring the quantity
Because they are, to ensure levels stay under the national limit of 250 micrograms per litre.
but then why do we need filters anyway?
You don't if you are connected to municipal water.
But people seem to like using them and there's money selling themTap water tastes like sheet.
If you think the filtered water tastes better then buy a proper filter like the one I linked to.
It will work better and be better for you (and save you money)@kiriakoz: From a massive 12 reviews.
A perfect representation of the satisfaction of the tens of thousands of other people who have purchased them and are likely happy with them!
Bunnings has many options, have a look and find one you like.
@spaceflight: It's pretty poorly rated on google reviews too (admittedly from 14 reviews). Stefani products are also very poorly rated on Product Review.
Seems like garbage.
I would rather some bacteria than the chlorine to be honest. Also my jug is filled daily. So not an issue.
How many more times are you gonna keep posting the same comment. Your assumption, still, is that everyone leaves their water on a "sunny bench". 🤦
How many more times are you gonna keep posting the same comment.
As often as I want, you can ignore it if you like.
But these filters are a bad deal anyway.
Proper ones like the one I linked to are cheaper to own and use.Your assumption, still, is that everyone leaves their water on a "sunny bench". 🤦
Is that my assumption?
bacterial counts in the fresh filtrate were higher than in tap water after approximately one week of use both at room temperature and at 4 degrees C, suggesting growth or biofilm
If your sunny bench is 4 degrees C then maybe you need a heater.
Next time maybe read things properly 🤦 🤦
Your ignorance is amazing.
Linking to an article about previous products from 1996 (products have changed at least 3 times now). I sincerely hope you don't do any kind of research as I, for one, would throw you out any research lab if you brought me that article.Linking to an article about previous products from 1996 (products have changed at least 3 times now)
So you work for Brita and know that the product has changed?
Wait, you said "at least" so you have no idea and just made it up.Carbon filters work in the same basic way today as they did 30+ years ago.
Not to mention that you'd have to be pretty stupid to think the actual filter was the only issue the abstract was talking about.
I'll dumb it down to make it easier for you to understand
The bacteria in "filtered water in a commercial water filter system (Brita) was tested … In 24 of 34 filters used in households, bacterial counts increased in the filtered water"
They also found that "In 4 of 6 filters tested … bacterial counts in the fresh filtrate were higher than in tap water"
So, when the water was filtered the bacterial count increased and also some filters likley had bacteria in them from the factory.
I sincerely hope you don't do any kind of research as I, for one, would throw you out any research lab if you brought me that article.
You don’t belong in a research lab if you can't even read an abstract properly.
The article I linked to is still cited in recent studies, it isn’t a single article that was written and never looked at by anyone else
i want water that doesn't taste bad, this solves that issue
decent filter
2.6/5, many people commenting on leakage issues
Do the filters also remove fluoride? I like the keeping my teeth healthy effect it provides
Carbon filters don't remove fluoride so you'll still get the healthy teeth effect.
Bro, you really need to do some solid learning on chemistry and biology before post something like this. Chlorine can kill bacteria/virus because Chlorine act as an oxidizing agent which break the chemistry bond of molecules in bacteria/virus. BUT it's also harmful to human. The addition of chlorine in water is a trade of between keep water 'germ-free' and potential harmful to human. When people ready to drink water,they don't need it anymore, there's no issue using filter to get rid of it.
You do have a good point about the issue in keeping water for a extend period of time, that's not recomended. HOWEVER you have used another very inapproprite exmaple of a 'sunny kitchen'. As UV light is an electromagnetic radiation, which will fastly reduce the Chlorine level in your 'Preferred water', by breaking the chemistry bonds in Chlorine itself. In your example, filter it or not doesn't make any different.
Great answer. Thank you for sharing something that's actually backed by science and not assumptions and regurgitated Googling.
I totally agree re the Brita type filters, which only remove chlorine and not much else. Essentially pointless at best, and as you suggest, a potential breeding ground for bacteria if water isn't consumed quickly, filters aren't changed regularly and the jugs not adequately cleaned often enough.
Just change filters as recommended, wash the jug/container .. or don't bother and drink tap water.
I bought two of these jugs about two years ago for the convenience as they fit the fridge door perfectly.
Never replaced the filters. Am i going to die before my time? I thought tap water was already clean enough to drink!No, keep going. Never change the filters.
If they are in the fridge the risk is probably reduced, but still, over time something will start growing in the filter. You'd be better off using the jug without filter.
We used to keep one outside in colder months.
Makes sense though. I’ll get rid of the filters. Thank youGrowth is still high in the fridge
bacterial counts in the fresh filtrate were higher than in tap water after approximately one week of use both at room temperature and at 4 degrees C
https://www.ozbargain.com.au/comment/13260503/redir
Is that saying after 1 week of using the filter? Or after 1 week of leaving the filtered water at that temperature?
@DontNeedThis: Please, for the sake of your sanity, don't listen to a person who references a article from 1996 who clearly doesn't know enough to know the product have changed multiple times since then.
@DontNeedThis: It is after 1 week of using it.
And please, for the sake of your sanity and to stop the spread of stupidity, dont listen to people like K1LL3R12 who clearly doesn't know how to read an abstract let alone a scientific paper.
Tap water is clean, but your filter is not anymore. If you want to use it as a normal jug just remove the filter.
Change the filter as per the indicator, or do what other's say and don't use at all. Water tastes better with these.
PS was running low too, thanks OP
Good deal! Combined it with the $5 cashback on $50 giftcard spend with westpac card, plus the 2.5% cashback on the ebay giftcards. Plus if i'm lucky, the extra 2% from westpac ebay purchases? Can't be bothered with the math after all that!
Bought great deal, thanks op
Bought, thanks OP
If you are on budget, filter from Kmart will fit into Brita jugs. $15 for 3 filters.
Far out, didn’t realise my Ebay Plus expired last Nov. Any deals?
These ones are now made in China. My previous ones were made in Germany. So wont buy these any more.
Thats interesting. I have a bunch from 5 years ago that were made in Germany. Will consider twice before buying Brita cartridges in future
All sold by Brita official are from China.
You can buy German made ones from Amazon UK https://www.amazon.com.au/gp/product/B072FQV72L?ref_=pe_2381…
Or buy costco ones that fit this jug, they are also German made.
@CheapBrah: Yeah have been using Costco German made ones in my Brita jug ever since Brita filters switched to being made in China. Decent price too.
@CheapBrah: You really going to spend 105$ instead of 65$, admittedly you get 12 not 10 but it's a lot more.
I did actually get those a few years ago when they were 68$, inflation hey.Also should check it's suited for Australian water (generally quite hard), I recall could be different.
@G-rig: Different areas vary, but generally Australian tap water is quite SOFT. The water is so hard in many places in Europe (again, different areas vary) that kettles will show buildup after a few months and it's impossible to get suds washing your hair. Which is why german made filters are "better" coz they're designed for tough conditions (eg actually hard water) :)
@lainey13: Fair enough, depends where you live as you say and imagine it varies quite a lot.
Brisbane and Adelaide have some of the hardest water where it reaches nearly 100 mg/L. On a state level, Victoria and Tasmania have the softest water while Western Australia and South Australia have some of the hardest water.
https://purewatersystems.com.au/pages/soft-vs-hard-water#:~:….
Go for it if you want to pay 2x the price from Amazon UK and a long wait for delivery.
@G-rig: Here, you might find this interesting :)
https://www.scaleguard.co.uk/hard-water-areas.html
The majority of the population in the UK live in hard to very hard water areas, where the water is 2 to 3 times harder than the hardest water in Australia! It was very noticeable staying there. Those brita water filters are working double time over there! (Similar situation in Germany, France etc)
I use my german made ones 2/3 times longer than recommended, until the filtered water tastes similar to what comes out of the tap. So it may cost more, but it lasts a lot longer in our conditions.@lainey13: Yeah they seemed to last a whlie last time, was good for $67 - $105 still too much.
i may have run it twice as long but usually forget anyway or use longer than 4 weeks. Tap water still fine in AUS anyway, just doesn't taste as good.
Hmm already ordered so maybe next time if the price is right. The last 3 pack from Woolies were from Chinar anyway.
Thanks! Came here just for this. Absolutely no reason to get the Chinese ones. I don't like buying Costco, but on balance prefer the filters from Germany.
Any Brita Jug deals?
Does this do well with removing microplastics?
Please, everyone who uses these, wash your jugs out regularly. Remove the filter and get into every possible nook and cranny.
I recently visited a relative who had green shit in theirs
Ewww. I'm constantly (un)impressed by what gross stuff people don't even think about.
thanks, ordered 2
I used to buy these for years. They were good. But I stopped after I discovered a better product. Stefani White On-Tap Digital Water Filter. I think you can get them at a few places, but I got mine from bunnings. They go for around $120-30 depending. The filters inside them are proper quality and if you use it just to fill up water jugs and pots for cooking, it lasts years. The thing connects via a small hose to end of your tap and screws in. Has a little pin that you pull out to use it and push in to use the tap normally for washing etc. And the water flows out very fast unlike the trickling of the Britas. Check out some reviews, they're all briliant. I havent looked back.
That looks like a great solution - shame for me though, I've got a hose tap so it wouldn't work.
I'm genuinely interested, why don't people just use charcoal to filter their water?
something like this:
https://goforzero.com.au/products/go-for-zero-activated-char…wouldn't this be cheaper than Brita and having to constantly buy refills (even if they are at an ozbargainy price)?
wouldn't this be cheaper than Brita and having to constantly buy refills
So you can constantly buy charcoal filters instead?
I got an 8L brita water jug in the fridge, the filters last about 4-7w according to the indicator and recommended time to replace.
the charcoal lasts 6mths and you can just pop it in the garden when you are finished with it, seems cheaper and more environmentally friendly?
Probably. Link?
Purely depends on what you are trying to filter. Activated charcoal is good for most toxins, however it depends on the quality and compression use to if it will filter out heavy metals and other particulates (which can also leave a bad taste in your mouth).
I know some people who used to use compressed coconut husks and charcoal filters that supposedly worked well together, but unfortunately I haven't found much research just these 2 together.Yeah these brita ones seem good enough.. no doubt there are other more natural remedies as mentioned.
id be interested to see a comparison between the brita filters and charcoal
I found that when stayed with one Airbnb place. It looked like shit in a jug, not pleasant.
My eBay Plus ran out and i already have Prime and OnePass.
Is this still a good deal if i cough up the free just to purchase these?
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Forgot to copy and paste the Code here before placing the order, and haven't found out the expiry date of it. Because it changes to 5% further discount for me after placing my order. If someone can help, I would appreciate it.