Have any of you Filtron users tried the Toddy cold-brewing system, and if so, how do the two systems compare?
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I started with the Toddy. My dad has the Filtron. I always preferred his coffee even though we used the same beans. I now use the Filtron. My opinion is that both are capable of making great coffee. I think I was using too much water in the Toddy. For me, the Filtron is easier to use for a couple of reasons: 1) it's easy to fill the reservoir and let the right amount of water drip in. I had to measure cups of water when using the Toddy. I got lazy and started just adding water by sight. 2) The carafe's design is better. The neck is slimmer and easier to hold and it has a lid to seal I closed when in the fridge. The Filtron carafe is plastic, while the Toddy's is glass. Whichever you choose, I recommend using large coffee filters to make clean up easier. Those are great time savers! Hope this helps.
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The Filtron system is sturdier. Our Toddy cracked after about six months of regular use. Both made delicious cold brew.
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I never have. the reviews i read filtron was the better choice. I went with Filtron because they have had this process for years 45 for sure, my mother used one. so they have it tried & tested
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Personally I like the taste. I previously had a H300 Everpure filter and the taste for this filter and other brands were the same. My locality has pretty clean water to begin with. The UF3 does a great job with little loss in pressure which the H300 Everpure could not match.
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I use the solo fill pod which is similar. I like using the filters for several reasons and would highly recommend them! 1. It seems to eliminate the occasional overflow. Without them, I sometimes get grounds or just plain water in my cup. 2. It is easier to clean your pod, especially if you are going to reuse it immediately (as for a second cup). Without a filter, you have to handle the hot wet grounds directly, which is messy. After using one, I let it cool or dry. I empty the grounds into a container to save using ony plants later. I put the empty paper filter in my compost. Much less waste than a kcup!
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I believe the filter you need (if you wish to use one) is called the "Basket Filter." I know the unit comes with it's own metal filter but I find them messy to empty and clean, and I also believe that the paper filters contribute to a better tasting brew.
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No, I have both pitchers. The Zerowater filter is huge compared to the others. (That's probably necessary because it has more stages of filtration.)
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I felt the same way about my filter queen, but even my wife has agreed it is much easier to use as an integrated system with its own canister. Keep in mind, we used the seperate model for more than 20 years. It is small, lightweight, and best of all, operates off a single switch. I like the all in one unit better for convenience and no loss of performance. It is purpose built to cut hair and I have the suction valve all the way down for least suction- works great!
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Have not bothered to replace original filter that came with the HB. I do not have a water filtration system. I use one tablespoon Folgers per cup, i.e., 12 tablespoons per pot. I like the results. But I grew up, sort of, in the Marine Corps. if it was hot, tasted like coffee, we drank it and were happy "campers." so my taste preferences for good beer, brandy & coffee may be unique to me. but the HB machine works well, has a choice for strong or normal. I like strong, wife prefers normal. IMO, the filters are unnecessary expense.
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I used a Toddy before the Mizudashi. Toddy makes a somewhat "thicker" product, but it uses a TON of coffee beans (like 1lb per batch). The Mizudashi uses about as much fresh ground coffee beans as a pot of drip. The end product is not quite as concentrated as Toddy, but still more so than a pot of drip. The flavor is comparable.
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I beg to differ. I have owned the Toddy system for about 10 yrs now and yes a espresso concentrate can be made with the Toddy System. I have done so myself. The instructions for espresso were included with the system at time of purchase.
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Interesting topic of discussion. I wonder how does the siphon technology in this filter differ from Wix or ACDelco or Motorcraft filters, for example? Thanks men!
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This is true for this product, in my experience. I'd been using paper filters for months with my 4-cup coffee maker and decided to get a permanent filter to reduce paper waste. Coffee looked watered down and tasted as such. I'm back to using paper filters.
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I have not tried, I actually like the permanent filters better. It looks as if you can though, the basket that holds the filter looks very similar to an older Mr. Coffee that I used to have that used paper filters, just deeper. Don't know if that would cause a problem though.
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I easily just converted mine to a dual tap this weekend, and it was pretty easy. The tower I used was the "Double Tap Draft Beer Tower- Stainless Steel- 3" Diameter with Perlick Perl 525PC Faucets" (you can copy/paste from within the quotes to find here on amazon). I Drilled through the top, and ran the hosing down through the original hole. As this is a plate chiller fridge, there "shouldn't" be any refrigerant lines running through the rest of the fridge. Just be VERY VERY careful when drilling to not hit the plate inside the fridge (I nearly had a disaster with mine). Since the adding the new tower, I haven't noticed any issues or changes with the machine. It still runs as often (and loudly) as it did before. PLEASE NOTE: Drill with caution if you pursue this route. I am not a professional, I just made educated guesses when setting this up, so proceed at your own risk.
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Hi, These 2 units use the same filter, and they are not listed on the Multipure web site. They use the most common filter. The countertop unit on the Multipure site is plastic now not stainless. They must be older models, but I would prefer the stainless over plastic. The filters will always be available, and if you get on the auto ship program from Multipure, you can save $$.Which ever one fits your fancy. They are sold by 2 different companies and neither has free shipping.Definitely buy one. You will be doing yourself and whoever else drinks the water a huge favor.Sorry about the delay. I was caught up in the flooding in Colorado. I was not directly affected, but friends were. Hi, These 2 units use the same filter, and they are not listed on the Multipure web site. They use the most common filter. The countertop unit on the Multipure site is plastic now not stainless. They must be older models, but I would prefer the stainless over plastic. The filters will always be available, and if you get on the auto ship program from Multipure, you can save $$.Which ever one fits your fancy. They are sold by 2 different companies and neither has free shipping.Definitely buy one. You will be doing yourself and whoever else drinks the water a huge... » Read More Hi, These 2 units use the same filter, and they are not listed on the Multipure web site. They use the most common filter. The countertop unit on the Multipure site is plastic now not stainless. They must be older models, but I would prefer the stainless over plastic. The filters will always be available, and if you get on the auto ship program from Multipure, you can save $$.Which ever one fits your fancy. They are sold by 2 different companies and neither has free shipping.Definitely buy one. You will be doing yourself and whoever else drinks the water a huge favor.Sorry about the delay. I was caught up in the flooding in Colorado. I was not directly affected, but friends were. « Show Less
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I would definitely get the booster. I did the same thing with a splitter and it works great. The refrigerator doesn't have a problem making ice. The water seems to dispense a little slower, but that may be because of the extra filter in the refrigerator. Either way, it's not really enough to notice and we are very happy with the system.
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Yes! I copied this from site for you! The Toddy Cold Brew System home model is a non-electrical coffee maker that produces a smooth, rich, delicious liquid concentrate used to make steaming hot coffee, and iced and iced blended coffee drinks - one cup at a time and at the strength you prefer. It also can be used to brew tea. The Toddy Cold Brew System is BPA Free.By allowing time to replace heat, Toddy's deceptively simple cold water filtration process extracts the coffee bean's true delicious flavor yet leaves behind much of the acidity - 50-67% less than coffee concentrates brewed by conventional hot-brewed extraction methods (e.g., Mr. Coffee system). Yes! I copied this from site for you! The Toddy Cold Brew System home model is a non-electrical coffee maker that produces a smooth, rich, delicious liquid concentrate used to make steaming hot coffee, and iced and iced blended coffee drinks - one cup at a time and at the strength you prefer. It also can be used to brew tea. The Toddy Cold Brew System is BPA Free.By allowing time to replace heat, Toddy's deceptively simple cold water filtration process extracts the coffee bean's true delicious flavor yet leaves behind much of the acidity - 50-67% less than coffee concentrates... » Read More Yes! I copied this from site for you! The Toddy Cold Brew System home model is a non-electrical coffee maker that produces a smooth, rich, delicious liquid concentrate used to make steaming hot coffee, and iced and iced blended coffee drinks - one cup at a time and at the strength you prefer. It also can be used to brew tea. The Toddy Cold Brew System is BPA Free.By allowing time to replace heat, Toddy's deceptively simple cold water filtration process extracts the coffee bean's true delicious flavor yet leaves behind much of the acidity - 50-67% less than coffee concentrates brewed by conventional hot-brewed extraction methods (e.g., Mr. Coffee system). « Show Less
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I had the Tfal version. The compressor died just over 1-year. I loved it while it worked and got a lot of good use (maybe too much good use). Might check for comments on the Krups to see if there was any reports of compressor failure.I haven't had one now for 6 months. When last I checked, could still only get Heineken, Heineken Lite and Newcastle. All three taste very, very good on mini-tap. Lasts up to a month fresh, though I never had a 5L around long enough to verify this (might have had one for 5-6 days).Hope this helps.