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ZeroWater ZD-013 Filtration Pitcher with Electronic Tester, Filter Included | 
| Brand: ZeroWater
Category: Kitchen
List Price: $34.99
Buy New: $32.75
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Seller: ulu-lani
Rating:  120 reviews
Sales Rank: 920
Color: White/Blue
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Batteries Included: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 4.3
Dimensions (in): 11 x 11 x 15
MPN: ZD-013
Model: ZD-013
UPC: 188781000133
EAN: 0188781000133
ASIN: B001CUMLOK
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | 5-Stage filtration | | • | Exclusive push button dispenser for in-fridge use | | • | Provides the only filtered water to measure an absolute "000" on the TDS scale | | • | Contemporary design | | • | Offers the ability to know exactly when to change filter cartridges |
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Amazon.com Product Description
With the ZeroWater Pitcher you can get cleaner, fresher water without tapping into your plumbing line, using bulky water coolers, and wasting your money on expensive bottled water. Thanks to an innovative five-stage filtration process, the ZeroWater Pitcher offers more complete water filtration than ordinary carbon filters. And for convenience, this pitcher neatly stores right in your refrigerator door. | 
This innovative, eco-friendly pitcher improves the taste and healthfulness of your tap water. |
A five-stage filtration process works to thoroughly remove dissolved solids from water. | 
The included TDS meter ensures that you're getting the best-tasting water possible.
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More Effective, Affordable, and Environmentally Friendly Than Other Filters
Even if you live in a municipality that cleans or treats water, water can pick up chemicals on its way from the treatment plant to your faucet, giving your tap water a metallic or chlorinated taste. Water that's purified with a ZeroWater Pitcher, however, tastes the way water should: crisp, clean, and fresh.Tested and certified by the Water Quality Association and NSF International for removal of several minerals, ZeroWater is the only filtration system that fits the FDA definition of purified bottled water. And at a fraction of the cost of ordinary carbon filters. The ZeroWater pitcher not only improves the taste of your tap water, it also helps to improve the environment. When you use the ZeroWater Pitcher, you'll reduce your use of plastic water bottles that clog up landfills and harm ecosystems. You'll also contribute to water conservation, because unlike reverse-osmosis systems, ZeroWater is gravity operated and doesn't waste electricity or water. Five-Stage Filtration System for Water That Scores a Perfect "000"
At the heart of every drop of water that's purified by a ZeroWater Pitcher is an independent, laboratory-calibrated water tester called a TDS meter. TDS stands for "Total Dissolved Solids" and represents the amount of dissolved substances that can negatively affect the way water tastes. Unlike conventional gravity-fed or carbon water filters that remove only certain substances from your water, ZeroWater's patented Ion Exchange System with Five-Stage Technology provides the only filtered water to measure an absolute "000" on the TDS scale, which means that 100% of dissolved solids have been completely removed. To help put this in perspective, meter readings for tap water average between 075 and 300. Conventionally filtered water measures between 030 and 500, and bottled water measures between 000 and 350. Unlike the alternatives, with ZeroWater you can be sure you'll get 100% great-tasting water. Battery-Powered Meter Makes it Easy to Test Your Water
The beauty of the ZeroWater Pitcher is that you don't have to accept purity claims at face value. Test your water yourself with the included meter and watch as the zeros come together to ensure that you're getting the best-tasting water possible.Powered by two easy-to-replace 1.5-volt button cell batteries (included), this meter also lets you know the status of your filter. For instance, if your meter reads "006," it's time to replace the filter. Sleek, Contemporary Design for Ease of Use
This single-chamber pitcher features a sleek, patent-pending design that allows for easy storage in your refrigerator door. For added convenience, a handy dispenser at the bottom of the pitcher's handle allows you to access water without removing the pitcher from the fridge. What's in the Box
Pitcher, one filter, and one TDS meter.
Use the TDS meter to determine how many gallons of ZeroWater--water that measures an absolute "000" on the TDS scale--you will get per filter. View larger. |
Product Description
Features: Zero Water Pitcher/5-stage filtration process/Push Button Dispenser. With the ZeroWater Pitcher you can get cleaner fresher water without tapping into your plumbing line using bulky water coolers and wasting your money on expensive bottled water. Thanks to an innovative five-stage filtration process the ZeroWater Pitcher offers more complete water filtration than ordinary carbon filters. And for convenience this pitcher neatly stores right in your refrigerator door. One Pitcher/One Filter. 5-Stage filtration. Contemporary design. Offers the ability to know exactly when to change filter cartridges. ZeroWater is the only filtered water from a pitcher that meets the FDA definition for purified bottled water. The Pitcher comes with the following products: One ZeroWater filter cartridge that removes contaminants that cause water to have an unpleasant taste. An independently made TDS Meter to give you peace of mind that your ZeroWater filter cartridges are working properly. It also lets you know when to replace the filters. When your water starts reading 006 it's time for a change. The one-chamber Pitcher with lid has a pour spout and exclusive in-fridge push button dispenser. More complete filtration than ordinary carbon filters clean, crisp taste includes one Pitcher, one filter, and one TDS meter. Filtered potable tap water tested by an independent lab (not the FDA) to meet specifically the water quality requirements for using the label purified. Compared to water produced by leading gravity fed filters: With the ZeroWater Pitcher you can get cleaner, fresher water without tapping into your plumbing line, using bulky water coolers, and wasting your money on expensive bottled water. Thanks to an innovative five-stage filtration process, the ZeroWater Pitcher offers more complete water filtration than ordinary carbon
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 ZeroWater or Brita?: A ZeroWater ZD-013 Filtration Pitcher with Electronic Tester and Filter Review September 6, 2010
L. T. Beasimer (Dallas, TX)
Water from our tap tastes terrible. We buy bottled water by the gallon to avoid drinking or cooking with it. We've thought of installing filtration devices, but being in our house for about a year, we've given priority to major expenses. We know we could save money, but purchasing bottled spring water at $1.05 a gallon isn't budget breaking.
The ZeroWater filtration pitcher, constructed similarly to a Brita filtering pitcher, filters out all dissolved solids to provide purified and better tasting water. Additionally, ZeroWater claims to be the first major company to have a recycling program for gravity filter cartridges for US consumers.
The pitcher itself could be greatly improved. It only holds 2 quarts filtered water, which results in constant refills. The spigot button is somewhat difficult to press, and once activated results in a slow thin water stream. We avoid the spigot not only because its awkwardness to use, but also due to filling one of our pint glasses necessitates adding water to the reservoir anyway. Be careful not to overfill the reservoir though, as pouring from the pitcher with water in the reservoir results in a glass of mostly unfiltered water. This is the reason ZeroWater added the spigot. As four pouring, it too is somewhat slow. A design providing a faster pour would be a welcome improvement.
The ZeroWater filters, costing about three times as much as a Brita filter, are priced at about $15.00 each. Since I can expect 25-40 gallons from each filter, this is a cost savings compared to our purchasing spring water by the gallon. Plus, ZeroWater offers coupons up to $5.00 off for signing up to receive replacements by mail, and provides a recycling program. While ZeroWater may be the first to offer a recycling program, Brita has one as well.
Including the water tester is a smart idea. Brita tells me to change my filters approximately every two months or so. My pitcher doesn't gauge the effectiveness of the filter and when it really needs replacing. The tester educates the consumer and allows the filter to be changed when needed. One of the first things I did was test several water sources. Our tap water tested at 160 ppm, the Brita filtered water (my filter is ready for replacement and used at work) at 114 ppm, the office filtered water at 88 ppm, and the ZeroWater filter at 0 ppm. Most importantly, our ZeroWater filtered tap water is tastes great. We've already cut back on using the bottled spring water.
The ZeroWater pitcher can be greatly improved however is highly effective at eliminating dissolved solids. ZeroWater claims removing TDS results in better tasting water, while abstaining to claim any health benefit from doing so. A Brita pitcher is a more cost effective solution, only if its filtered water tastes good. If not, ZeroWater is the way to go.
PROS:
Filters out all dissolved solids
Water tastes great
Filters can be recycled
Water tester included
CONS:
Only holds 2 quarts filtered water
Spigot is difficult to use and slow pouring
Pouring with water in the filtering reservoir results in contaminated water
Costly filters
 It tastes great, but what were they thinking with this pitcher? September 5, 2010
B. Walker (Wisconsin, United States)
I despise tap water. I know there's all sorts of talk about how tap water isn't all that bad for you, that a lot of bottled water is actually just recycled tap water anyway and that the minerals in it are good things that you really need, but let's get real: the stuff tastes like swill most of the time. I'm not that fond of most of the bottled water either, because it's what companies like to call "remineralized for taste" with magnesium sulfate, potassium chloride and salt, none of which I'm interested in tasting. The only bottled water I'll drink is Aquafina, which I suspected was as close to pure as I could find (and thanks to ZeroWater's handy little tester, confirms my suspicion as it tested at .003).
In general, the ZeroWater system works. The water is pure, proven by the tester. It has a wonderful, crisp, clean taste, that's practically no taste. The pitcher and filters are actually at a decent price point, comparable to rivals Brita and Pur, although it looks from the level of contaminants in my tap water, I'll be replacing that filter an awful lot. The problem lies solely in the execution; the pitcher is horrible and makes getting to the ZeroWater so frustrating, driving to the store and hefting a case of water bottles looks like a joyride in comparison.
This barely fits on the top shelf of my refrigerator, essentially having to be wedged in, making the rather nice end spout option useless because my choice was to cut off the edge of the shelf or push the pitcher in so the spout fit in between the grates. Filling the pitcher itself took nearly a half hour and didn't even yield enough water to fill a coffee pot; the only solution if you actually were someone who drank 8-10 glasses per day as recommended would be to fill this, then fill another pitcher with the water from it, then fill this again. Repeat as necessary. Over and over. It's obvious the size of the filter is responsible for all of the problems, so I don't know why ZeroWater didn't address these in production and come up with the simplest solution of all: make the pitcher wider or at the least, bell-shaped. I'm assuming there's some reason, but there has to have been some option; I'd hate to think this was the absolute best they could do.
Finding a way to completely purify everyone's tap water is great idea. I've owned both Pur and Brita systems and neither came close in taste to ZeroWater. Until they can address some of the weird problems with their pitcher system though, they remain a little hard to completely recommend, at least in this format.
 Pure Water September 4, 2010
Lilac Lily (Florida, USA)
I was very excited about getting this new water filter. We drink a lot of water and buying bottles just got too expensive over time. But drinking water straight from the tap is just impossible where we live because the water has a nasty taste to it. For that reason we have been using a Brita water filter for quite some time and I couldn't wait to compare the two.
The ZeroWater filter looks just like an ordinary filter only slightly bigger. The blue and white colors of the pitcher are crisp and instantly make you think of fresh water.:)I also like the fact that this water filter comes with a spigot that allows you to get water without lifting the whole pitcher out of the fridge. However, it pours a bit slowly for my taste. And a word of caution: when trying to get the last drops out of the pitcher always use the spigot because if you turn the whole pitcher too much on its head the white filter insert comes flying out. This happened to me twice until I realized that the insert is not locked in position and easily slides in and out.
The pitcher insert contains a powerful ion exchange filter which takes up more space than the Brita filters do. Nevertheless, the pitcher is big enough for 8 cups of water which I like because refilling the water pitcher isn't my favorite thing to do. When I first started using the filter I noticed right away that it takes much longer for the water to run through. This of course is a good thing since it indicates that the water gets filtered more thouroghly. The ZeroWater brochure promises to remove all total dissolved solids(TDS) from the water. Most standard water filters use a carbon filter and that only filters certain substances from the water and thus takes up less time. My Brita water filter is definitely much quicker. Thankfully, you don't just have to trust the word of the manufacturers. The ZeroWater Filter comes with an electronic meter that instantly measures the total dissolved solids(TDS) in your water. And with that you can easily compare the different water qualities. I was very excited about this tool and got the following readings.
Tap Water: 260 TDS
Brita Filter: 147 TDS
Bottled spring water: 118 TDS
ZeroWater: 000 TDS
Apparently, the ZeroWater filter really performs better and I think I noticed somewhat of a better water taste when compared to my Brita filter. The downside to this comprehensive filter system is that the replacement filters are more expensive. It is recommended to replace the filter after about 30 gallons or when the testing meter reads 006 TDS. The brochure also mentions discounts on multi-packs of filters and even states that the company will work with you to make sure you can continue to enjoy ZeroWater. I will definitely give them a call once it's time for a replacement.
Overall, I am very happy with this filter and can only recommend it.
EXCELLENT product! September 3, 2010
T. Hardin (seaside,oregon)
Pitcher is perfect size for our fridge, allowing for enough water content but not overpowering shelf space. The water comes out chilled and tasty, truly refreshing.Living in Oregon, already blessed with good quality water but its great to filter as much out as you can which this unit does a remarkable job. Well worth the small investment!
 Great water, lousy pitcher design September 3, 2010
E. Lauber (Nairobi, Kenya)
Like other reviewers, I love the water this filter produces. The pitcher has one of the worst designs I have ever encountered. It is all but unusable. We have to remove the filter unit to pour the water out into another pitcher from which it can be used. I would NOT buy this unit again, but I might by a different Zero Water product.
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