Aqua Optima FJ0152 Galia water filter jug 2 month pack

I have been using filter jugs a few years now and I remember when I was purchasing I could not find good comparative reviews, which is what I will try to do now.So, I am concurrently using this Aqua Optima jug with a Brita Marella jug, and in the past (while in the US) I had used a PUR filter jug. Therefore I can compare this to the Brita quite effectively, and also compare to my PUR experience.Of course, I don't have a lab to measure the actual filtration performance and will have to stick to what is perceivable to a regular user.Review Spoiler: I find it a great jug at an excellent price, better than Brita. Let's do a quick analysis.-Taste:This is the most important aspect for me and Aqua Optima does very well, it gives me water that is not far from good spring water. I had a similar experience with PUR filters, while Brita gives me water with a slight yet distinctive taste (which I can recognize in a blind test).-Filtration speed:Aqua Optima is the fastest of my jugs, with Brita second and PUR the slowest (especially when the filter is getting old).-Jug:It does not look as good as my Brita, but has better functionality (i.e. no problems) and more filtered water capacity for the same size.-Filter replacement:Brita has a fancy electronic countdown timer, while this Aqua Optima has a less fancy manual dial where you set the current month to help you remember when to change the filter. I am not crazy about either of these methods since the PUR water filters I used would come with a built in indicator that was dependent of the actual filtered water. For example, during the winter I change filters less often than during the summer (due to about half usage), which means Brita/Aqua Optima indicators are not very useful to me. The PUR filters would simply tell me when I had filtered enough water and it was time to change.-Price:It is cheaper than Brita (esp. if you buy double life filters), and as I said it seems to me that it is better too. So, I judge it to be a bargain!Summing up:Again, I cannot judge the chemical composition of the water that comes out of these filters, so I simply rely to my taste buds which tell me the Aqua Optima water tastes great, as clean water should. If you can get PUR (e.g. in the US) you will also have great tasting water, while Aqua Optima is also very fast if that is something that appeals to you.PS. This is almost the same text as my Brita jug review, for obvious reasons.

The water filters through the unit very quickly and the result is crystal clear water. Frankly I can't taste any difference between tap water and the result but that is probably me (I don't think my tap water tastes nasty). The result does seem to have something of the greater smoothness of bottled water.I can't get the lid back on and it was difficult to get off, but I can just rest it on the top, you don't need it on to pour the water. The spout is very good and you can accurately pour water through a small opening. Edit - I had the upper section round the wrong way, with it the right way round the lid is easy to get back on, but it remains difficult to take off.It's too big to fit in my small fridge (I will pour the water into a smaller bottle for drinking) but the design means it sits very nicely behind my kitchen sink.I like the number dial - it's a foolproof method and much better than some invariably unreliable automatic indicator.Overall very satisfied.Yesterday, 3rd February 2013, there was a burst water main in my area which cut out the water supply. When the supply was restored the water was totally opaque with a white substance for the rest of the day. I put the water through the unit and the result was totally clear water. Very good indeed.

What a purchase, I have been buying Britas filter and cartridges for absolute years, as we drink our tea black and live in a hard water area, there builds a terrible 'scum' like film on top of the tea and it's horrible. Filter water and it goes away. But over the years I've been satisfied with the old type jugs, but these new ones with all the new 'add ons' I find that they have gone too far. Ours broke only after a few months, but I didn't want another Britas, but unfortunately I couldn't find an alternative, until I went on line to Amazon and found this AQua Optima filter jug, it's quite simple to use, works beautifully and furthermore it's cheaper and the filters are half price and they last for 2 months. We've had it about 2 months now and just about to change the filter - we are very please with it.

Great filter jug. Slim enough to fit in an average fridge door tray if you want. I buy the 60 day filters. Works well and makes a noticable difference to all water based drinks you make and consume. The replacement filters can be bought in packs of 6, 12 and even 24 sometimes. As filters go, they are reasobaly priced. Also, support the Water One charity. The original price of the jug and filters is silly cheap. Somebody must be making them for free somewhere! Of course it's the lifetime value of the filter purchases that really counts. There's only two of us using it and the capacity is fine. A family might need a bigger unit. The filter passes the water through quickly although it does slow down as they get older and need replacing. There's a handy "click wheel" on the handle numbered 1 to 12 to set when the next filter change is due (or when you did the last one if you like). Anyway, I wouldn't put anyone off from buying this item. It does its job well.

Does exactly what it should do. Closing mechanism seems a bit cheap not sure how long it will last but it does the job. The counter button isn’t totally manual which I don’t understand but it is a decent jug.