ProOne Big+ Stainless-Steel Gravity Water Filter System, 3-Gallon Water Capacity, Countertop Water Dispenser for Home, Camping, and Travel

I really love my Pro One Gravity water filter. It a huge difference in the taste of the water. It is so conventional on the kitchen counter.

So far this filter has been so easy to use. I never have to worry about filter water for about three days or more. The water taste great and I am saving money on buying plastic water bottles. I use other filters in the past from sink filters to plastic refrigerator filter containers but nothing as fresh tasting as this. It’s a bit pricey but worth it in the end. You can place this anywhere in your house and have the family have a glass of water when ever they want. What I do is put a glass gallon container that fit in my refrigerator and refill it every three days and the rest of the water I use for cooking or ice. Two filters I find enough for me but you can you three in the tank. I’m only a household of two but I can see this working well for a larger family as well.

This is a wonderful, simple mechanical water filter that lasts and doesn't come with high maintenance costs. Coming from an Aquatru (that somehow stopped working after a few months, even after I had replaced every single part), I appreciate the better value and simpler setup. The water comes out tasting pretty good, too. Overall, we prefer the Proone Big+ to the Aquatru. Here's what you should know, though: 1. The system comes with up to three filters (configurable during purchase). The tank is always the same, the point of the filters is that you'll get filtered water at greater speed. How many filters should you start with, you ask? It depends on your family size and consumption. But it's absolutely possible to just start with one, then buy more later if needed. 2. Know that this filtration system is slow. We're using a one-filter setup, and you're getting roughly one drop of water per second and filter. We're a family of seven and get all of our drinking water and most cooking water from this. I'm considering getting a second filter, but for now, we're taken care of. In order to make it work with one filter, we're ignoring the manufacturer recommendation to let the top tank empty into the bottom tank completely before refilling. The only purpose of this recommendation is to avoid overflows of the clean water tank. We haven't had any spills so far, but getting enough filtered water requires regular monitoring of the water levels in both tanks. Without the optional transparent spigot, this requires picking up the tap water tank a few times a day to check both levels. Plus, you have to remember fill up the tank at night to give the system time to filter enough water for the next morning over night. Nevertheless, considering how slowly this filter works, it is really working surprisingly well for us. 3. Before you buy the Big+, consider your tap water supply and the system's height. This filtration system just may not work in some kitchens or settings. It's about 2 feet tall, so it may not fit on some countertops, and it ideally needs its own permanent place in the kitchen (near the sink). And consider how you're going to refill it. You can't just take the tap water tank to the sink like a bucket, because it would drip and you might get the bottom dirty (which is the top of the clean water tank). Rather, you have to fill the system from the top. This works best when your system is located by the sink and you have the kind of faucet that can be extended by 2 feet. In our kitchen, the Big+ is sitting 10 ft from the sink, and we're using large thermos bottles or cook pots to refill it. Which is working fine for our purposes, but it's something you should be aware of.

ProOne Big+ Gravity Water Filter System High Capacity Countertop Stainless Steel Water Filter Dispenser IAPMO Certified to Reduce Lead, Total PFAS, Microplastics, Chlorine Taste & Odor, 3 Pack Filter I bought the ProOne Big+ gravity system because I wanted a countertop option that didn’t require installation and had certified filtration. The stainless-steel build feels solid and well-made. Setup was straightforward, and I like that it doesn’t require electricity. The water tastes noticeably cleaner and smoother compared to straight tap water, especially with chlorine taste reduced. One thing to note: it does take some time for the water to filter through, so it’s not instant. But the large capacity makes up for that since you can fill it and let it run. I also appreciate that the filters are IAPMO certified and tested to reduce lead, PFAS, microplastics, and chlorine taste & odor. That gave me more confidence compared to generic filters. PROS: Large capacity Stainless Steel how much it filters CONS: filters little pricey does take up space Overall, it’s been a practical addition to my kitchen and something I use daily.

Kit looked like it was refurbished instead of brand new. Screw appeared stripped on the head like it had been damaged after disassembly. Packaged with newspaper indicating it wasn’t a brand new item as indicated. Missing the anti-slip mat.