Instapure F2 Essentials (F2C, TAP-ESS-SYS-CT-A1, F2BCT3P-1ES) System, Chrome with Clear Cap.

Pleasantly surprised that filter perfectly fits my existing faucet mounted filter (Water Pic). The excessive cost of the recommended replacement filter for the Water Pic, had me buying a new filter with more reasonably priced filters. So still using my Water Pic now that I know replacement filters are available. Instapure still in original box, and will be used when Water Pic wears out.

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I don't remember what water used to taste like. When I was a kid, the town starting putting so much chemicals in the water that I would start having allergic reactions to it: hives and rashes! I couldn't drink it and my clothes couldn't be washed in it. After enough complaints the town dialed back in chemicals but I know water never tasted the same. When the water on the fridge broke I had to buy water in the bottle which just got too expensive so I got this filter for everyone. My mom said, "Wow! This tastes just like it used to when I was growing up." My grandma cried, gave me a big hug and said, "You just don't know what this means to me to have this. I was so sick of this nasty water and having to boil it all the time just to drink it." So, while I don't remember what good water used to taste like, I have to believe that what is coming out of this filter is good water. I personally hate water. I could only drink Deer Park water. I've stopped buying Deer Park and I drink from the filter now. It's the only water I don't hate now. It's not too hard to assemble and all you need to do so is in the box. It's relatively cheap to buy filters. I go to Lowes and get a 4 pack for $17 and it can last up to a whole year. Cheap! Cheap! It did start to leak once but I just jiggled it around and retightened. The leaking stopped.

We have tried quite a few faucet-mount water filters (the popular brands) and they have all leaked within a short time of purchasing them. This one, we have never had an issue with. The filters are also a lot more cost friendly. Would happily purchase again if needed.

I wasn't sure what to expect from this unit because I'd never heard of the brand before. However, I've been very pleased with it's performance. Assembly was a breeze, and I had it mounted and purifying water within 10 minutes. Although every part of the unit is plastic, at first glance you would think it was a much more expensive brand. I haven't had any problems with leaking or bad tasting water. If I have one complaint it would be that there isn't an indicator on it to let you know when the filter needs to be changed. I tend to wing this even when I have an indicator so that wasn't a big deal for me. Overall, I would definitely recommend this to someone that wanted the clean, fresh taste of water instead of whatever chemicals they drop in our drinking water these days.