Comments on: PUR FM-3333 2-Stage Vertical Mount Faucet Filter System, White

By: R. Henson

R. Henson — Sun, 29 Nov 2009 17:43:34 +0000

Bought this as soon as we moved into the apartment. Installation is pretty simple, although I had some trouble getting the threading on the faucet to sit well with the threading on the adapter. Once on, the filtering was top-notch. The water tasted great and there was no odor present. Then, after 3 1/2 months, I turn the water on to find it spraying out the back of the main compartment. Multiple cracks had formed and eventually gave way. I used some putty to seal the cracks, and the thing began cracking in more locations.

I definitely don’t recommend this product; unless, of course, you only plan to use it for 8 weeks.
Rating: 2 / 5

By: David Merritt

David Merritt — Sun, 29 Nov 2009 16:52:58 +0000

I made the switch from bottled water to filtered faucet water. I have no real complaints. Water from the filter tastes better than faucet water, but not as good as bottled water, which is acceptable to me. My wife still uses bottled, but the kids and I use the filtered. I don’t know if I am saving money overall using the filtered over the bottled, because now I use the filtered water for things like making coffee, cooking, kids drinking water, etc., whereas I previously used plain faucet water for all of those uses. Saves me from lugging in all those gallons of water, though. Overall, I’m glad I made the switch.
Rating: 4 / 5

By: S. Mason

S. Mason — Sun, 29 Nov 2009 16:09:29 +0000

This is possibly the worst product I've ever bought. Other reviewers have mentioned that their units cracked after replacing the original filter. I am SO ENVIOUS !!!

I never got to replace the filter, as mine cracked before it was time to replace the filter. The first one cracked on the display housing. I tried to repair it, but it leaked and sprayed again. I thought perhaps I had accidentaly swung the faucet over and hit the filter unit against the window frame, cracking the unit.
I bought another system and the second unit developed
the same problem, spraying water all over from the cracked window housing
Now I can get a drink and take a shower at the same time.

My advice: Stay away from this product, buy something else.

This item gets one star because that's the minimum Amazon requires to publish a review, otherwise I'd give the PUR 2 stage water filter ZILCH !!! Rating: 1 / 5

By: Lou-Dawg

Lou-Dawg — Sun, 29 Nov 2009 13:39:27 +0000

I have owned two of these units in the last two years. The first one was the more expensive 'chrome' unit, which is identical to the white one but comes with one 3 stage filter instead of one 2 stage filter. Both filters fit in both units, so its really disingenuous that they advertise the chrome unit as somehow different or better.

The first (chrome) unit I had lasted about ten months, at which point it developed a leak in the see through indicator and would spray you with water when you used it.

We moved, so I left the old unit behind and bought a new unit (the white one) in July. Now, only four months later, it has developed three seperate cracks, this time in the white casing. I find it unbelievable that Pur did not use stronger plastic. Now we are left with a box of filters we bought expecting to use, and a broken water filter. I have mixed feelings whether to buy another Pur unit or just throw the filters away and start with a new brand. Horrible product. Rating: 1 / 5

By: H. D. Jaisingh

H. D. Jaisingh — Sun, 29 Nov 2009 11:44:16 +0000

If we had something below 1 star I would give that rating to PUR on-tap filter. I bought PUR 6 months back and now I am very disappointed with it.

Why? 3 reasons...

1. It leaks at the mount point in both situations whether you want tap water or filter water.
2. It costs more than what its worth
3. The mounting knob if over tighened cannot be easily opened as it is very inconvinient to push and hold it for a good grip to open it back.

I would say this is a waste of money. Will never recommend it to anyone. I am looking at Brita now. Rating: 1 / 5