Are these the microbeads that are clogging up the water supply or do they dissolve completely? I have been using them for a while and love the product
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They dissolve completely. I am stickler about going "Green". Clogging up water supply is the least of my concern, it's the kind of plastic microbeads out there ruins Mother Nature and kills fish in ocean that mistakes them for food. Really wish these companies stop making them. Least I can do is NOT buy them and hopefully put them out of business. �
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I have not experienced any problems with my plumbing since using this product.
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First, I have not had a clog since I bought my RV. Also, I have a clear elbow connection on my sewer connection and can see that the TP has dissolved. Please keep in mind that using the right chemicals (I use Pure Power) and lots of water also make a difference.Amazon's price on this is the best I have found.
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I can't say for sure. Are the particles black? If so, they could be particles of carbon from the filter. If that's the case, and if you have run water through the filter before using it, the filter may well be defective. I haven't personally encountered this problem.
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As long as you can get the product to dissolve completely you should not have a problem. If it is granular and not dissolved completely then it may clog the nozzle but is easy to clean out.
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i stopped buying them a while back...i just used without filter and cleaned it out weekly. About a year ago, i bought them on amazon.
799908
Sometimes they just do not work long and I just replace them. I will tell you in my experience that keeping the water filled so that the pump stays submerged makes them go longer. Keeps them from overheating and makes it run more efficiently. I take q tips with CLR and clean all exposed areas on the pump and rinse it with water. I also keep the filters changed and it helps. Some areas have hard water and mineral deposits are worse. Sorry, it took so long to answer. We list a dear friend this week. I hope this helps.
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They have only been in a couple of months. We have hard water here in Elk Grove, CA also but I have been wiping the off after I use them and am drying my hands. They clean up good and once a month I have been cleaning them with a rag sprayed with stainless cleaner with wax. So far they sill look good.
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they do not dissolve properly. My clothes are not ruined, but i do have to rewash some items. I now have to dissolve them in the water before i put in my clotes. This sloves the issue. This send smells SO GOOD though! worth it in my opinion!
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I'm not sure? Wish I could be of more assistance. They do work well tho, once they've been pre-soaked. Seem to filter out nearly ALL of contaminants.
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We followed the instructions and practically we forgot about them. I believe they dissolve with watering and with the rain. We did it last 2013 fall, so we have not seen anything different yet. I just bought another box.
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I have actually started noticing mold a few weeks ago. I use both daily and it took a few months to show up & it's only in the water bowl. They've since stained so I stopped using them
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I have used these before, but prefer the Katadyn Micropur Water Purification tabs. I know Katadyn are push through packs and do last. I treat water for 20+ people in Africa with the Katadyn tabs every year and double the process with a Katadyn filter for safe measure.
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No, they are very pliable & would dissolve. Even when water touches them they begin to do that. I hope you are not trying to do something harmful to something unable to protect itself. If so, try it on yourself first.
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Mine are dried out, but I took one and put it into some cold water and it sank right to the bottom.
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I dont think you can wash the micro beads inside. I got a lol water on it and noticed a small clump of micro beads onside. I has to break the clump up. Im actually thinking of re-stuffing it. After so much use the (ive used everyday since I recieved it) micro beads seem to lose its fluff. I feel like I need more. But plain and simple, do not wash. Try a dry cleaning service.
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YES...this is normal for them...It is disgusting and it never goes away. I ended up throwing them out because they are so messy. Even if you clean them, they lose half their volume, so you soak them again, freeze them, then they end up sliming again in your cooler. I've posted before to others buyer beware. Sorry you had the same problem.
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I have never had any problems with microbeads leaking. We use ours nightly and have for years. Never been a problem. As long as you do not cut the tag to close to the seam, you will not have a leaking issue.