The instructions are clear and easy to understand overview of how the cartridges, improper use, handling, usage, care instructions and correct disposal.
With their help, I found out quickly that I had to clean all parts thoroughly and insert the filter cartridge about 15 minutes in tap water first. After that I should throw away the water and "in the funnel of the water filtering system using light pressure", the filter cartridge to start a first filter through. The filtered water this passage should I throw away. I held on the instructions of the manual, but I would have to find their way with the Declaration on the cartridge packaging that clearly explains the process in the form of a picture puzzle.
"Easy-Fill" function
I quickly sat jug, funnel, cartridge and cover together. The lid bitchy little, tilted and I could put him only with a steady hand and patience. Once on top, the lid is very resistant and can be removed again only with difficulty. How fortunate that he has a "Easy-Fill" function.
Through this practical, small round door I can fill it without the lid to decrease. At the same time mounted in the lid electrical counter counts the fillings automatically when the user fills the filter through this door. This only works if the water with enough pressure to flow through this hole. In addition, this marvel include the use daily and will start blinking as soon as the user should change the cartridge. Three and a half years to counter this function according to instruction.
This is purely
Approximately one liter summarizes the funnel. However, since the filter takes place also, effectively fits purely less water. If you want to exploit the filter water filling the pot of 1.5 liters completely, you have to either fill the funnel twice in succession or pour the water at the same slow pace as it passes through the filter. Here it occurs to me that the capacities of BWT not vote anyway. This is not tragic, but as a consumer I want but clear, accurate information.
Harmonious design, but very large
Visually, the pot is really pretty. The design is of high quality and consistent. This filter does not need coyly hiding in the kitchen. He must present themselves quietly on the dining table. However, the 2.7-liter also need space. The container is very high, so that it barely fits under commercial faucets. I can fill it only right if I take off the shower head of the faucet. Although the narrow jug fits comfortably in the beverage sector of the refrigerator door, but takes as much space as two to three milk or juice tetra packs.
Increased enjoyment of tea
The taste of the filtered water tastes very good. However, I can find no big difference to my Berger cranes, although the water is to be enriched with the filtering process with magnesium. The magnesium to act flavor enhancing and his 'natural' health. That I taste no difference to my tap water is perhaps just because the Cologne water is in itself very magnesium and contain Calcium. For pure water pleasure I therefore do not need to filter more. For as a Cologne Volksweise so beautiful describes: "Dat water from Kölle is jot!".
The situation is different with my lifeblood of tea. The tea, which I prepare with filtered water tastes much velvety, soft, aromatic. He smells intense and also looks much better. No streaks and deposits, as otherwise float on the surface and remain nasty hang on the edge of the cup. Wonderful. This pleasure I do not want to miss. That's a completely different drink, as with unfiltered water. Alone that's why I'm not going to shy away from the high cost of new filter cartridges.
Price of cartridges
The price of the filter cartridges really frightened me somewhat. Especially since the manufacturer recommends to change them after 100 filter operations and / or 28 days. BWT also offers refill filter cartridge, where you do not have to replace the entire cartridge, but only the filter granulate. I think that's not only because of the possibility to save money particularly interesting but also because of waste reduction factor.
Necessary cartridge change
The manufacturer strongly recommends that you change the cartridge at the latest after 28 days. This recommendation should be heeded. After four weeks, the filter bacteria become were farms. Pretty unappetizing. The bacteria would not matter to me, because I always abkoche and only for my tea using the filtered water. However, the granules also starts after a service life of about four weeks, again clenched deliver previously filtered out heavy metals in the water and straining it. Not very healthy. The recommendation emerges as norweniges evil.
No more descaling
Another plus point of the BWT water filter is that saves me the filtered water work. Normally I have to descale my kettle after I used him three times. Since I was the Wassserfilter use no longer necessary to descale the boiler. I'm excited!
The water filter itself is very easy to clean. Apart from the cover with its electronics may all in the dishwasher. But wipe the surface damp enough actually.
Conclusion
I do not want to go without my BWT water filter. The tea made from filtered water tastes so much better and I do not have to descale the kettle. Since I take into account that the count function is prone to error, the cover is difficult to handle and the cartridges are quite expensive.
