Phox V2 Water Filter | 2.2L Glass Water Filter Jug and Cartridge | 3 Month Supply (Clean pack)

The amount of time I spent researching which was the best water filter for me is embarrassing really... but moving on, I'm SO pleased I went with this one. My main two concerns were great taste, and less microplastics consumed - so I definitely knew I wanted the jug to be glass. I have had a Brita jug for many (many) years, and it's been fine, so I initially was going to go with the glass Brita jug because I thought it looked "prettier" than this one. (Shallow of me I know - don't judge). I figured I could just swap out the Brita filter for the Phox "compatible" filter, resulting in being able to have a prettier jug and eliminating the "throw away Brita filters". Win win! However, a couple of reviews (on both the Phox and the Phox compatible cartridges) made me think that the Phox was far and away the better choice over the Brita, and I should just get over my ridiculous notion that looks mean anything. Surely what matters is the taste and the environment? I felt the price was excellent value for money, especially for what you get - and the price of the filter replacement sachets were very much the same £ compared to other brands, so there was really no reason to not go for it. I loved the Scottish owned company with their values and genuine love for the environment, and the amount of importance they placed on good water for your health. When it arrived I actually quite liked the look of it, it was sturdy, easy to pull apart/put together (someone said they had problems with this, not sure how?) and had a lovely little rubbery base to protect the glass. It's a bit taller than the other jugs, but SO easy to fill - just push the little "tear drop" tab at the top and turn on the tap! Don't even have to remove the lid to do this. Super convenient and very easy to use. Someone else said that the size of the container was small, but you fill it up, let it filter, fill it up half again and there's plenty there. Ok it's not as big as the Brita, but keeping the filter full, and a jug in the fridge jug full - there's plenty of water around! Speaking of my fridge jug - I felt there's no point eliminating micro-plastics in my filter if I'm only going to put the filtered water into a plastic jug, so found a lovely big 1.8L glass jug that fits in the door of my fridge (search "Glass water judge for fridge door" and you'll see it, very pretty mottled glass jug with a gold handle). I had no problems with water pouring out the top (the "fill" compartment) as others mentioned, I think that might happen if you try to pour too quickly after filling? Let it filter first! The style of the jug means that you do have to sometimes lift it almost horizontal to get the water to come out but I'm not sure why that would be a problem for anyone. The water tastes amazing, very clear and clean tasting. In the video I had had the jug for only 2 weeks. At the time of writing this I've had it for nearly 2 months and it's been literally one of my favourite purchases so far. I get enjoyment from it each and every day. If I could give it 10 stars I would.

We had a V1 Phox glass water filter which came to a disastrous end - the top and bottom parted company while I was pouring water and the bottom fell and shattered. We were finding shards of glass for days. But we liked the concept and V2 makes a crucial improvement. You push a narrow rubber seal with an inverted U cross-section onto the top rim (not the side, as with V1) of the glass vessel, then press the plastic top down on it and give it about an eighth turn. Helped by a cleverly disguised screw thread between the top and bottom, this is foolproof, unlike with V1; the seal cannot be incomplete. With that done we have a great filter jug. The advantages over "Brita" cartridge-based systems are: - The water tastes better. As with a recently bought coffee machine, we did blind tasting and there is no doubt here. (But see the comment later about the "alkaline" option!) - Good-quality components. Filter jugs tend to look and feel cheap and there is none of that here. It is well known that Irn Bru tastes better from a glass bottle than from a can, and that effect may well be repeated. The plastic parts have a pleasant slightly rubbery feel and are not going to crack or split. The only minor issue is that limescale building up is obvious because of the black finish; however, Viakal or equivalent quickly fixes that. - Very clever design for filling. The jug sits in the sink and is filled from the tap with a gap of only a few inches between the head of the tap and the lid; the flip-up tab where the water enters is particularly good. (I am arthritic and not having to hold a heavy jug under a running tap is great). - Washable. There are no awkward seams or hinges and every part can be detached from the others and fully cleaned. - Recyclable. Even in supermarkets which don't formally collect "Brita" filters there are piles of them in the battery collection bins ... that suggests a big problem and a desire to recycle which, oddly, not many manufacturers appear to be trying to meet. - The same cost as "Brita" filters, despite being a unique technology. There are only two minor issues: - Putting the jug together for the first time is a bit confusing, as there are nine parts in total. However, we quickly learned. - The refills are sometimes unavailable. They have always reappeared after a few days or a week but, given that there is one supplier, any lack of availability is worrying. A mistake we made was to use the "alkaline" rather than "clean" filter pellets for water used to make green tea and coffee. Never again; "alkaline" gave the tea, in particular, an odd taste and is clearly only meant to filter water to be used as water, as it were. Phox has developed an excellent system and should be encouraged. Every six weeks there is only a carbon filter about the size of a £2 coin and a few cubic inches of what look like tiny black and white polystyrene pellets to go into the black bin; water filtering is, by definition, removing undesirable chemicals from water so there is always going to be an non-recyclable component which takes them up and Phox has clearly minimised it.

I've been using this for about two weeks now. It's very good, but not quite perfect. I really wanted something that doesn't use much plastic, that is BPA free, and on those two things it's great. Other people have complained about the weight, which I haven't found to be an issue - it's certainly sturdy but really not that heavy to me. However I've taken off one star because sometimes it won't filter, and the water I've poured in just sits in the upper compartment. When this happens I have to pour that water out, take out the filter, remove the lid on the filter, stir around the stuff that's in there, and then reassemble the whole thing. This doesn't happen very often, maybe once every six days so far, but it's a bit annoying. However, the taste of the water from this filter is incredible. An enormous and noticeable change, I can even tell the difference in our coffee and tea. It's a great product that isn't quite perfect but I'd still recommend it.

Excellent product Water tastes so different in a refreshing clear feeling and taste. The instructions to setup were easy to follow, clear and to the point. The design also makes it easier for filling and pouring, clever. The unit feels lighter than the old plastic water filter comparing like for like. Minimal packaging aswell. Feature of base foot is great, opening of water filling is smart, pours well no dribbles.

Within a week of using we noticed that the filter was not working as expected. Water was not completely emptying from the reservoir and it was also leaking down the outside of the filter making it all a bit pointless. I emailed Phox customer service explaining the issue and within the day they had dispatched a new seal. Unfortunately that did not resolve the issue but again a simple email to the Phox team and they had sent me a returns label to return the item so that they could send me a new one. I happy to report that the new one work perfectly and we have not had anymore problems at all. Very happy indeed with the product, water is clean and tastes great. Filter is very easy to fit and change. If I had one wish for improvement it would be to make the spout slightly longer as it can be slightly tricky to fill up anything with a narrow top without spilling water everywhere.

Absolutely fantastic product. I have used filters for many years, ethically I wanted to find a product that was better for the environment. Not only is it an ethical purchase but the water actually tastes so much better than other long standing brands like Brita. Glass jar to replace previous plastic jug. Thank you very much ✨

Great idea but the filter is constantly clogging, the water literally drips out and it takes ages for the water to actually filter (if at all). I have tried giving the filter a shake, I have tried manually moving the granules but nothing seems to make it filter properly. Also the handle on this model is not very ergonomic, it can be quite uncomfortable to hold when full, perhaps if there was some cushioning it would make it more comfortable.

Firstly, it’s hard to make a glass carafe that feels as stable to use as the plastic versions, and I feel that this is a great alternative, it isn’t too tall, and the handle and base are still plastic which is fine, because these parts are not in contact with the water. Ideally a stainless steel filter would be the next level, but keep in mind that the water does not stay long in contact with the plastic filter - it drains into the glass reservoir, which is great - the filter part doesn’t have to sit in contact with the filtered water. I had no problem fitting and filling the filter, it takes a moment to contrast with the usual disposable type - but this is so much better. Lastly, it pours nicely and feels robust - I am not bothered that it doesn’t fit in the fridge door, it feels that it will last and I particularly like that it was made in Scotland - there is no odour to any of the plastic parts and I trust that they have been well made. The silicone seal on the upper chamber (note this doesn’t sit in the filtered water,) also seems to be food grade silicone.

Lo usavano i miei figli in Inghilterra e me lo hanno consigliato. Felicissima dell'acquisto.

After a lot of research I found the Phox. I have never been able to drink tap water but once I had this, I can even drink room temperature water.

Cleans Berlins water so can't ask for more

Cannot buy filters for it!