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If you have an ice maker water fridge, how often do you change the filter in
the fridge? I still have the original one after about 3 years. The light
goes on about once a year, but I just reset it. (I think the light to
replace the filter is triggered by time, and not usage or quality of the
filter?)

Anyway, the filters are kinda expensive-- around $40 at Lowe's. And the
manual said if water flow slows, then it should be replaced. My water flow
is still pretty good, same as when it was new. So I don't think I need to
replace the filter just yet.


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On Mon, 5 Nov 2012 06:26:32 -0500, "Richard K." >
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>If you have an ice maker water fridge, how often do you change the filter in
>the fridge? I still have the original one after about 3 years. The light
>goes on about once a year, but I just reset it. (I think the light to
>replace the filter is triggered by time, and not usage or quality of the
>filter?)
>
>Anyway, the filters are kinda expensive-- around $40 at Lowe's. And the
>manual said if water flow slows, then it should be replaced. My water flow
>is still pretty good, same as when it was new. So I don't think I need to
>replace the filter just yet.


Those replaceable filters work like glasswool-charcoal aquarium
filters, they collect schmutz and breed bacteria/viruses... those
Brita type pitchers are just a lot of hype, they are useless... they
contain charcoal that removes odor so they fool you into thinking the
water is clean when in fact it's loaded with germs. If you are too
cheap to replace the filter as indicated you'd be better off to simply
remove the cartridge and live with straight unfiltered tap water. All
those cartridge type water filters are crap, they are breeding grounds
for diseases. The only filter that actually works, and safely, is a
Reverse Osmosis filter and if your water is unchlorinated in
conjunction with a UV lamp. There are many models, here's an all in
one, but I recommend a separate RO for drinking water in conjunction
with a whole house UV... why bathe, brush your teeth, etc. with
contaminated/germy water.
http://www.amazon.com/iSpring-6-Stag...ater+treatment
There are many UV systems, this is jsut one... ask a water treatment
specialist to recommend a unit sized for your situation:
http://www.amazon.com/S8Q-PA-Sterili...ater+treatment



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"Richard K." > wrote in message
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> If you have an ice maker water fridge, how often do you change the filter
> in the fridge? I still have the original one after about 3 years. The
> light goes on about once a year, but I just reset it. (I think the light
> to replace the filter is triggered by time, and not usage or quality of
> the filter?)
>
> Anyway, the filters are kinda expensive-- around $40 at Lowe's. And the
> manual said if water flow slows, then it should be replaced. My water
> flow is still pretty good, same as when it was new. So I don't think I
> need to replace the filter just yet.


That's kind of creeping me out. I have seen shows on TV where they talk
about bacteria in such filters. Ew.


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The intelligent helpful Sheldon "Brooklyn1" <Gravesend1> wrote in message:

> Those replaceable filters work like glasswool-charcoal aquarium
> filters, they collect schmutz and breed bacteria/viruses... those
> Brita type pitchers are just a lot of hype, they are useless... they
> contain charcoal that removes odor so they fool you into thinking the
> water is clean when in fact it's loaded with germs. If you are too
> cheap to replace the filter as indicated you'd be better off to simply
> remove the cartridge and live with straight unfiltered tap water. All
> those cartridge type water filters are crap, they are breeding grounds
> for diseases. The only filter that actually works, and safely, is a
> Reverse Osmosis filter and if your water is unchlorinated in
> conjunction with a UV lamp...



I did look around a bit on the internet after posting, and what you say is
what I heard others say... The charcoal filter mostly just removes chlorine
so people think it taste better and is healthier. But the chlorinated water
from the tap is inhospitable to just about all germs and bacteria, and tap
water is actually much cleaner... The best article I read said to do what
you said and just pull out the filter.

http://www.h2oc.com/pdfs/Refrigerator.pdf
Fact check: True!


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> That's kind of creeping me out. I have seen shows on TV where they talk
> about bacteria in such filters. Ew.


Yes-- ew. The article I read (link below) makes me want to throw out all
the ice currently in the tray. I remember my neice said a few years ago she
threw away her Brita filter that went on the faucet, after reading about how
it quickly accumulates germs and bacteria and makes the water unhealthy. I
didn't really make a connection with the refrigerator filter till today...
I wonder how many people diligently spend $40 every six months and replace
them? I also wonder what have I been drinking with my water the last three
years? Is this a case of whatever doesn't kill you, makes you stronger? Or
a case of whatever doesn't kill you right away, weakens your immune system
and kills you eventually?

http://www.h2oc.com/pdfs/Refrigerator.pdf




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On Mon, 5 Nov 2012 13:15:03 -0500, "Richard K." >
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>"Julie Bove" > wrote in message
...
>
>> That's kind of creeping me out. I have seen shows on TV where they talk
>> about bacteria in such filters. Ew.

>
>Yes-- ew. The article I read (link below) makes me want to throw out all
>the ice currently in the tray. I remember my neice said a few years ago she
>threw away her Brita filter that went on the faucet, after reading about how
>it quickly accumulates germs and bacteria and makes the water unhealthy. I
>didn't really make a connection with the refrigerator filter till today...
>I wonder how many people diligently spend $40 every six months and replace
>them? I also wonder what have I been drinking with my water the last three
>years? Is this a case of whatever doesn't kill you, makes you stronger? Or
>a case of whatever doesn't kill you right away, weakens your immune system
>and kills you eventually?
>
>http://www.h2oc.com/pdfs/Refrigerator.pdf


I have an RO filter. You can buy one at any big hardware store
(Lowe's, etc.) and easily install it yourself... you'll separate have
a filtered water spigot at your sink and you can run a plastic tube to
your fridge icemaker. I also have a UV lamp that treats all my
domestic water except for hose bib water. I have a water softener
too, but the RO water doesn't need to be softened. It's silly to buy
bottled water when RO water costs about 5¢/gallon... and bottled water
is exactly the same as what comes from your garden hose tap only it's
from someone elses garden hose tap.
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"Richard K." > wrote in message
...
> "Julie Bove" > wrote in message
> ...
>
>> That's kind of creeping me out. I have seen shows on TV where they talk
>> about bacteria in such filters. Ew.

>
> Yes-- ew. The article I read (link below) makes me want to throw out all
> the ice currently in the tray. I remember my neice said a few years ago
> she threw away her Brita filter that went on the faucet, after reading
> about how it quickly accumulates germs and bacteria and makes the water
> unhealthy. I didn't really make a connection with the refrigerator filter
> till today... I wonder how many people diligently spend $40 every six
> months and replace them? I also wonder what have I been drinking with my
> water the last three years? Is this a case of whatever doesn't kill you,
> makes you stronger? Or a case of whatever doesn't kill you right away,
> weakens your immune system and kills you eventually?
>
> http://www.h2oc.com/pdfs/Refrigerator.pdf


I will not use a water filter and thankfully my parents quit using theirs.
They did not change the filter when they should and my mom insisted that my
daughter drink the water despite the fact that she said that it smelled
fully. She kept saying it didn't. My daughter secretly threw the water out
and went thirsty. Then my mom called later to say that she had been right!
I think most people do not change the filter like they should.


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"Richard K the Somebody Troll." > wrote

> If you have an ice maker water fridge, how do you change the filter?


1. Remove filter
2. Jam in your ear as far as it will go
3. Have someone drive it in with a 5 lb. maul

All fixed.


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On 11/5/2012 8:03 AM, Brooklyn1 wrote:
> On Mon, 5 Nov 2012 06:26:32 -0500, "Richard K." >
> wrote:
>
>> If you have an ice maker water fridge, how often do you change the filter in
>> the fridge? I still have the original one after about 3 years. The light
>> goes on about once a year, but I just reset it. (I think the light to
>> replace the filter is triggered by time, and not usage or quality of the
>> filter?)
>>
>> Anyway, the filters are kinda expensive-- around $40 at Lowe's. And the
>> manual said if water flow slows, then it should be replaced. My water flow
>> is still pretty good, same as when it was new. So I don't think I need to
>> replace the filter just yet.

>
> Those replaceable filters work like glasswool-charcoal aquarium
> filters, they collect schmutz and breed bacteria/viruses... those
> Brita type pitchers are just a lot of hype, they are useless... they
> contain charcoal that removes odor so they fool you into thinking the
> water is clean when in fact it's loaded with germs. If you are too
> cheap to replace the filter as indicated you'd be better off to simply
> remove the cartridge and live with straight unfiltered tap water. All
> those cartridge type water filters are crap, they are breeding grounds
> for diseases. The only filter that actually works, and safely, is a
> Reverse Osmosis filter and if your water is unchlorinated in
> conjunction with a UV lamp. There are many models, here's an all in
> one, but I recommend a separate RO for drinking water in conjunction
> with a whole house UV... why bathe, brush your teeth, etc. with
> contaminated/germy water.
> http://www.amazon.com/iSpring-6-Stag...ater+treatment
> There are many UV systems, this is jsut one... ask a water treatment
> specialist to recommend a unit sized for your situation:
> http://www.amazon.com/S8Q-PA-Sterili...ater+treatment
>
>
>

They're supposed to be changed every 5-6 months and you can tell when
they need replacing when the water pressure gets low. I just changed one.

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On Mon, 05 Nov 2012 21:05:30 -0500, Cheryl >
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>On 11/5/2012 8:03 AM, Brooklyn1 wrote:
>> On Mon, 5 Nov 2012 06:26:32 -0500, "Richard K." >
>> wrote:
>>
>>> If you have an ice maker water fridge, how often do you change the filter in
>>> the fridge? I still have the original one after about 3 years. The light
>>> goes on about once a year, but I just reset it. (I think the light to
>>> replace the filter is triggered by time, and not usage or quality of the
>>> filter?)
>>>
>>> Anyway, the filters are kinda expensive-- around $40 at Lowe's. And the
>>> manual said if water flow slows, then it should be replaced. My water flow
>>> is still pretty good, same as when it was new. So I don't think I need to
>>> replace the filter just yet.

>>
>> Those replaceable filters work like glasswool-charcoal aquarium
>> filters, they collect schmutz and breed bacteria/viruses... those
>> Brita type pitchers are just a lot of hype, they are useless... they
>> contain charcoal that removes odor so they fool you into thinking the
>> water is clean when in fact it's loaded with germs. If you are too
>> cheap to replace the filter as indicated you'd be better off to simply
>> remove the cartridge and live with straight unfiltered tap water. All
>> those cartridge type water filters are crap, they are breeding grounds
>> for diseases. The only filter that actually works, and safely, is a
>> Reverse Osmosis filter and if your water is unchlorinated in
>> conjunction with a UV lamp. There are many models, here's an all in
>> one, but I recommend a separate RO for drinking water in conjunction
>> with a whole house UV... why bathe, brush your teeth, etc. with
>> contaminated/germy water.
>> http://www.amazon.com/iSpring-6-Stag...ater+treatment
>> There are many UV systems, this is jsut one... ask a water treatment
>> specialist to recommend a unit sized for your situation:
>> http://www.amazon.com/S8Q-PA-Sterili...ater+treatment
>>
>>
>>

>They're supposed to be changed every 5-6 months and you can tell when
>they need replacing when the water pressure gets low. I just changed one.


How do you know when your water pressure is low, your OB-GYN?


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On Mon, 5 Nov 2012 06:26:32 -0500, "Richard K." >
wrote:

>If you have an ice maker water fridge, how often do you change the filter in
>the fridge? I still have the original one after about 3 years. The light
>goes on about once a year, but I just reset it. (I think the light to
>replace the filter is triggered by time, and not usage or quality of the
>filter?)
>
>Anyway, the filters are kinda expensive-- around $40 at Lowe's. And the
>manual said if water flow slows, then it should be replaced. My water flow
>is still pretty good, same as when it was new. So I don't think I need to
>replace the filter just yet.
>

After 3 years it may have some interesting bacteria cultures though.
I'd replace it at least once or twice a year.
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"Julie Bove" > wrote:
> "Richard K." > wrote in message
> ...
>> "Julie Bove" > wrote in message
>> ...
>>
>>> That's kind of creeping me out. I have seen shows on TV where they talk
>>> about bacteria in such filters. Ew.

>>
>> Yes-- ew. The article I read (link below) makes me want to throw out all
>> the ice currently in the tray. I remember my neice said a few years ago
>> she threw away her Brita filter that went on the faucet, after reading
>> about how it quickly accumulates germs and bacteria and makes the water
>> unhealthy. I didn't really make a connection with the refrigerator filter
>> till today... I wonder how many people diligently spend $40 every six
>> months and replace them? I also wonder what have I been drinking with my
>> water the last three years? Is this a case of whatever doesn't kill you,
>> makes you stronger? Or a case of whatever doesn't kill you right away,
>> weakens your immune system and kills you eventually?
>>
>> http://www.h2oc.com/pdfs/Refrigerator.pdf

>
> I will not use a water filter and thankfully my parents quit using theirs.
> They did not change the filter when they should and my mom insisted that my
> daughter drink the water despite the fact that she said that it smelled
> fully. She kept saying it didn't. My daughter secretly threw the water out
> and went thirsty. Then my mom called later to say that she had been right!
> I think most people do not change the filter like they should.


At work, there was an ice maker, with a visible filter canister. I'm
looking, and asking, I think the filter needs changed, getting very ugly.
Weird colors.

I use a filter on trailer, use hundreds of gallons on $20 filter. All good
filters now use silver to combat bacteria.

Greg
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Cheryl > wrote:
> On 11/5/2012 8:03 AM, Brooklyn1 wrote:
>> On Mon, 5 Nov 2012 06:26:32 -0500, "Richard K." >
>> wrote:
>>
>>> If you have an ice maker water fridge, how often do you change the filter in
>>> the fridge? I still have the original one after about 3 years. The light
>>> goes on about once a year, but I just reset it. (I think the light to
>>> replace the filter is triggered by time, and not usage or quality of the
>>> filter?)
>>>
>>> Anyway, the filters are kinda expensive-- around $40 at Lowe's. And the
>>> manual said if water flow slows, then it should be replaced. My water flow
>>> is still pretty good, same as when it was new. So I don't think I need to
>>> replace the filter just yet.

>>
>> Those replaceable filters work like glasswool-charcoal aquarium
>> filters, they collect schmutz and breed bacteria/viruses... those
>> Brita type pitchers are just a lot of hype, they are useless... they
>> contain charcoal that removes odor so they fool you into thinking the
>> water is clean when in fact it's loaded with germs. If you are too
>> cheap to replace the filter as indicated you'd be better off to simply
>> remove the cartridge and live with straight unfiltered tap water. All
>> those cartridge type water filters are crap, they are breeding grounds
>> for diseases. The only filter that actually works, and safely, is a
>> Reverse Osmosis filter and if your water is unchlorinated in
>> conjunction with a UV lamp. There are many models, here's an all in
>> one, but I recommend a separate RO for drinking water in conjunction
>> with a whole house UV... why bathe, brush your teeth, etc. with
>> contaminated/germy water.
>> http://www.amazon.com/iSpring-6-Stag...ater+treatment
>> There are many UV systems, this is jsut one... ask a water treatment
>> specialist to recommend a unit sized for your situation:
>> http://www.amazon.com/S8Q-PA-Sterili...ater+treatment
>>
>>
>>

> They're supposed to be changed every 5-6 months and you can tell when
> they need replacing when the water pressure gets low. I just changed one.


Water flow, not pressure.

Greg
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"Ed Pawlowski" > wrote in message
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> After 3 years it may have some interesting bacteria cultures though.
> I'd replace it at least once or twice a year.



I pushed the button that pushes the filter out slightly so it's no longer in
use. Brooklyn is right, best to just not bother with the filter... Funny,
I thought the water from the fridge was healthier and avoided the tap water!
Human beings are such idiots sometimes.


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