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

I've been using these filters for my tap water in the kitchen for decades. I'm glad they still sell them.

Don't allow water over 100 deg f to go through filter it will ruin it.I have had mine for many years but it's time for a new one as water comes out of filter outlet when off.Quality product. They should list what the filter can do on Amazon,what it filters and the replacement filter.Here is a copy and paste from Instapures web site.The Instapure F2 Essentials faucet filtration system uses the R2 replacement filter, which is included and reduces contaminants like lead, microbial cysts, VOCs, and chlorine taste and odor for up to 3 months or 200 gallons.

We have used thus product for 25 years. This may be the 4th or 5th replacement. The product will wear out depending usage.Quick easy low cost way to improve the taste of tap water. If you have toxic levels of bacteria or heavy metals, you may a more sophisticated filtering system or reverse osmosis.

We filter water for things like beverages and water bottles so this gets a lot of use in our house. Easy to replace the filters. It can be a little tricky to install. Take your time and be sure to get the connecting adapter threaded properly without any cross-threading and it will work well.

this is EXACLY why i NEVER review ANYTHING until i've used it for "reasonable" timeframe. i take INCREDIBLY delicate care of items such as ythis one. this weekend, upon shifting the faucet from one sink to another, the unit fell off into my sink. i WAS getting ready to order some replacement filters but... for what? i don't know which units will NOT perform in this way (it was great until this). as well, i don't know if there is some built-in obsolescence built in to the product. - i expect there is. but WHY should it NOT last until a customer has had the opportunity to purchase 4-6 months of filters? completely miffs me. at this point, due to expectations set by THIS item... i have no idea what a similar. affordable option would be.

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.

I have had many water filters and this is the only one I will purchase. Water is suppose to be clear, odorless and tasteless. This is what you get with Instapure water filters. The water is crystal clear and refreshing, no after taste of any kind. Will only use this brand from now on. Great product!

Kept breaking