Are there any issues with green algae growing on the bottom of this pitcher as there are with clear ones?
1352281
Yes. Can't clean this one either. I quit buying Brita after this one they know what they are doing making everything one piece so u can't clean it. Pathetic sales tactic. Pathetic
1352282
The metal shell keeps the interior dark so that algae can not grow. Algae requires light. Other types of slime could possibly grow if you do not keep the tank clean.
2074528
I've had mine for about four years and so far the spout doesn't leak. I like having the larger supply of water instead of always refilling it! The total time is 15 minutes. Sometimes I see some 'algae' (green) in an upper part of the tank. So when I clean it I use some bleach to kill any cells. It washes out leaving no taste, and the green is gone. Seems summertime is when it does that.
554528
I haven't owned this unit for very long, but according to the manual, other than changing the filter, stones and a simple cleaning the ceramic filter, that is the only maintenance required. Also, although I have had problems with algae growing in other water filtering units, this one is not in light very much due to its location and the fact that I live in AK and have only owned it during the dark months so far.
2043818
I just use paper towels to clean up the pitcher. I do make sure it's not too hot. So be careful!
234876
I've not had a problem with green stuff since I had this filter. I have seen other water coolers with green stuff (algae) usually in the reservoir. This was the result of the water in the water cooler being too warm. Algae forms when that happens.
1307082
I have had no problems with the coating or staining issues. I have only had it for a year and live in a place that has municipal water with low iron content.
2020960
No. I would recommend reading up on care of the plant. I had the pitcher plant. My recommendation is to treat it like a venus plant and place in terranium like container so it can retain the moisture/
1763208
I use water from my Brita pitcher and I haven't had any problems. I have had the unit for about 6 months.
1953737
since we use bottled water, we have never had a problem with algae or mold. But we do rinse with a vinegar solution every so often.....
2214891
I notice that the water bowl area is yellowing or I just lift the filter out and check it, usually about once a week. You'll know from the muck that builds up on the filter. I've found that if the water is left running, the water tends to warm and that helps in forming algae. I would suggest the filter to be changed around a month if the water is not running constantly. We have our fountain on a timer so that it does not run at night.
1288284
I used it all last year and did not have a problem. but my water is filtered, I think if you have too much calcification in your water it will be a problem. I am on well water. Bottom line it depends on your water quality.
300364
Green water is caused by algae. This product is pond plant soil and will not help with the algae problem. I use a product called ClearFast made by Laguna. It has helped when I had green water in the past.
1246438
I've had mine for months and haven't had a problem. But I always rinse the chlorine off after every use.
13406
I have filter pad on bottom then carbon then bio. Bet useing it like this for months. Now I have it on a 55 gal and still have crystal clear water with 4 turtles.
2247577
No bad smell on the inside, but as I think I mentioned in my large review of this unit during the summer there are a couple cups of water that never get exhausted out of the tank unless you manually drain it. Algae starts growing in there and you can smell it coming out the exhaust hose. I dribble an ounce of medical hydrogen peroxide down the evaporator (behind the filter) so it follows the condensate path down to the tank and kills the mold.
1583986
I have an all in one filter/UV/fountain, the light is in the unit, in the water. I haven't had green water or string algae since I started using a UV light system in my pond. I highly recommend it.
2261217
You could empty and scrub it periodically but since I'm only using the water on outdoor plants, I'm not concerned about the algae.