Filter water jug

[filthiestfis]

I have a water filter jug at home but rather than changing the filter once a month I change it once every 2 months to save money. I cant tell the difference in taste to be honest.
Is there a reason for having to change the filter once a month? Is it because after this time it doesnt filter water as thoroughly?

[mark01]

I do exactly the same!

Still tastes the same to me

[sara3]

me too :o)

[boxtops]

i can't remember the last time I changed our filter, we need to filter because of the chalk-hard water, but the kettle's not furring up yet!

[filthiestfis]

thought I was the only one that changes the filter every 2 months!

[boxtops]

I just hope nothing lurgful is growing in mine......

[sara3]

I also have a filter in my kettle. it needs changing (saw a bit of limescale) but I really can't be @rsed!

[boxtops]

That's the spirit!!

[Panic Button]

It really depends on how much water you put through it, rather than a time period.

We have really hard water, and the kettle stops furring up when the Brita filter is changed. It is back to full chalkiness after about three and a half weeks.

[boxtops]

Where do you live, panic? We are on the Downs so all chalk, but SO FAR (and the filer jug is yonks years old) the kettle is pretty fur-free. I can't get away with not using Calgon in the washing machine either.

[Panic Button]

I suspect your water in your pipes doesn't come from your chalky ground then.

I live in Essex, and our water is some of the chalkiest in the country.

[boxtops]

I thought about getting a filter on my incoming water system - it comes from elsewhere in Kent but everything furrs up given half the chance. My old boiler was a sight to behold!