Is there any way to increase the horribly slow flow rate? It takes 45 seconds to fill a 1 quart water bottle.
1417438
Yes, the water flow rate of this system is very slow. There is nothing that I am able to do about it. The reason may be due to the fact that the water travels through 3 filters, the tubing used for the system are of narrow diameter and the water pressure in the house may be low. I use the filtered water only for drinking. There are only two people in our home and the quality of the filtered drinking water makes up for the slow water rate.
1417439
I have the same problem. They sent me new filters but that didn't help. So, probably not.
1417440
I timed a 1 qt bottle with my stop watch and it took 34 seconds to fill. Frankly I don't mind the slow flow since I am drinking a much better tasting water then I was use to. I think it may be your pressure in the water line that could be the culprit. I'd like to add that I connected with a T two refrigerators, both dispense water and make ice.
1454754
Since the unit does not provide its' own pressure, the flow capacity is somewhat dependent on the flow pressure of the system you are connected too. I can tell you at an incoming water pressure of 40 psi it takes 2 minutes to fill a one gallon jug. Hope this helps. As a side note, we live in an RV and travel all the time, therefore we connect to many different water systems. We have had two different filter systems and this system has provided the most consistent and best "no taste" water.
2177419
i usely wait about 10 seconds between pumps,,makes a much better coffee,and use 10 oz water
1032452
Hi Greg, That is a difficult question because it really depends on the quality of the water coming into the filter. The more "stuff" that needs to be filtered the quicker it will get used up. The best thing to do is to monitor the flow rate. When the flow begins to slow down noticeably it is time to change.
1383512
Most likely you are overfilling the water container. Fill it up to 1/2 inch from the top.
1734244
Yes.although I used the slow flow even with the bigger bottles.its up to you.
697566
While there are no speed settings, you can put a ball valve on the output. Doing this will give you flow control. Never restrict the input.
1814050
Raise water container until you get flow (assuming the pipe and drippers are not clogged)
2186567
My "clover B7a hot and cold water dispenser", takes about a minute to fill a twelve cup coffee pot. Had mine for about one and a half years.. no problems.
1493869
If the tank is higher than the sink you can use the system like a siphon, although it's rather slow.
791591
I haven't opened the 3 pack yet; I had purchased two other singles; I'm working with them and so far so good, they are lasting longer. Thank you for checking. If anything changes, I'll let you know. I am adding additional comment after reading other answers: No problem with SLOWNESS. I do as the others stated, I fill 2 25oz bottles to take to work, and fill the pitcher container before I go. On the weekends, I have not noticed it moving slowly - I would say normal - within a 1-2 minutes I have a full container.
2001209
You should only have a flow rate of 1/2 gallon per minute at max. The slower you run it the better filtration you will have.
791596
Not too slow. Have no problem with refill time. 5 minutes or so it you are empty. Water tastes great.
982961
There is a knob for purified water and normal water(its on the right side of unit. You can see it in the picture.). Normal water flow is same as your tap flow but flow for purified water is less. It takes almost 20 secs to fill 1 lt bottle. But for me its not too slow.
1402766
I concur with most of the others here regarding the time. It takes mine almost exactly 5 minutes to fill the tank from empty to 180psi (I never go the full 200).
1167629
I don't actually think that works. 1. There's a strainer on the inlet. 2. The bottom container gets "pressurized" to help vaporize the water. That said, I fill it and it will run on low with the misters on a high volume setting for approximately 6 hours before having to refill.
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No they aren't slow flow and baby had a difficult time with it. This bottle wasn't for us. Had to switch to a different brand.