BRITA Optimax Cool Water Filter Jug and Cartridge, White

The build quality is good, robust and well made. The tap is secure and doesn't leak and the unit is reasonably compact for how much water it holds. This sits on the windowsill above my sink with the tap over the sink edge. I may put a floating shelf in for it yet, but it's fine where it is for now. I was so sick of running out of water after two glasses that I thought this was worth a try, and I was right. I no longer have to wait for small jugs to filter. I have enough already filtered so I never run dry and have to stand there tapping my fingers while it runs through oh-so-slowly. I can fill a three litre water carafe and have enough to last me the whole day from this. I can fill the kettle and coffee maker, pet water bowls and pretty much anything I need water for. I just keep a plain jug next to the unit and top up as I use it. The replacement filters are very inexpensive on Amazon too, so no need to worry that a bigger unit will run more water through, just replace about every four weeks. I was probably using about the same number of filter cartridges with multiple jugs anyway. This is so much easier for me to manage than jugs as I no longer have to carry heavy jugs of water through to the living room every hour or so. Well worth the money and will be in constant use from now on.

I was a bit worried about the size after seeing the other reviews but it fits in my fridge fine, which is not that deep. It filters quite quickly and holds more than enough water for us. The dispenser tap is an added bonus as it's so easy to grab a class of cold water and go. It initially leaked from where the tap joins the tank and I thought oh no I will have to return it like another reviewer. Once emptied I checked the connexion and found it was not done up very tight. Once I had tightened it it was fine and no leaks. I am very pleased with it so far and much prefer it to a jug as it is much more convenient. Best option I have found other than plumbed in mains water dispensers which are too expensive.

We were filling our jug up 2 or 3 times a day so this seemed the ideal solution. The best thing to do is fill it up and then leave it to run through. Then fill it again to make sure you maximise the amount that it'll hold. This means that you'll fill it less often but the downside is that it makes it heavy when you're trying to carry it back to the fridge.You also need to be careful if you carry it while the top 'header' tank is full as it has a tendency for the water to slop out. If the top lid had some sort of seal then this would be better.Lastly, this eats a lot of space in your fridge. You'll probably need to move things around to get it to fit. That includes checking that it will go in with the door shut. When you measure, allow an inch extra as it might not go right up to the back of the fridge.

I received the water filter on the day given, I washed it & put it in the fridge, then filled it with the 8.5L of water. I came back later to enjoy a nice cold glass of filtered water...only to find the whole lot had leaked onto our carpet! I had to hire a carpet cleaner & the room smelled of wet dog for a few days! It seems it had been damaged during delivery, It got sent back & I got a replacement within the next few days. It was a bit of a hassle to send back as I had to take it to a pick up shop which was quite a walk away. But the replacement was really quick so I can't complain.The water filter is brilliant, easy to fill, fits perfectly on the shelf in our fridge. It is quite large & takes up half a shelf, we did have to move the shelf above up a bit so it would fit. I think If you have a large family & struggle to fit all your food in the fridge anyway, it might not be for you, but all in all I'm really pleased with the product. I love my icy cold water & this is just prefect!Overall...buy this water filter but....make sure you check it for cracks before filling it with 8.5L of water!!!

I love the size of this water filter, it lasts me and the dogs all day. Very easy to refill and easy to keep clean. Filters are easy to replace and Amazon sells them cheaper than supermarkets. The first Optimax I bought was broken, a corner piece had snapped, but Amazon replaced it within a day and returns was super easy. My only gripe is that it's not made of glass (although no less rating because of this because I knew what I was buying). I've had it for 3 months now and am very happy with it. Water is clean and fresh. It removes chlorine without a trace of smell. It does not remove flouride, so I suggest another type of filter if you have that in your local water. An excellent purchase that I highly recommend!

Previously had the Brita filter jug and plumbed in Franke Triflow, and this product is much better and more convenient than both of those alternatives. Great flow, much better than Franke Triflow (especially good flow when you keep the tank topped up). Much more convenient and efficient than a Brita filter jug - no jug to continuously refill, no heavy jug to lift all the time, and no more top heavy jugs where the lid comes off and unfiltered water spills everywhere when you try to pour water whilst it is still filtering. Good size, not too big, not too small. Can be placed in the fridge or in a cool dark place on the work top or cupboard. Only downside is that the tap is placed above the tank bottom (probably designed so the unit can fit in the fridge), however this means if you don't keep it topped up, you will need to pick up the tank and tilt it to get the last lot of water out - so just keep the water level above the top of the tap.

Bit torn on this. I go through a lot of water and was getting tired of constantly filling my jug so jumped at the chance when I saw this. It works, holds plenty more water and whilst it is slow, I quite like having a tap.The problem is it’s really badly designed. The lid doesn’t fit well which annoys the pedant in me. The flow rate is too slow. There’s an awkward moulding on the bottom that sticks out and occasionally catches when you slide it back in the fridge causing water to spill everywhere. It’s ok. It does the job but it seems like it must have been designed out of spite or incompetence. Lastly, if you have a small fridge and more than one person living in the house forget it.