Brita 42632 Riviera 64-Ounce Water Pitcher and 1 Filter
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Kitchen and Housewares Reviews of Brita 42632 Riviera 64-Ounce Water Pitcher and 1 Filter
Customer Review: difficult to use
Summary: 2 Stars
Our old Brita pitcher warped when left too close to a hot burner, so we chose this newer model for its space-saving qualities and capacity. We have been so disappointed! Unlike other reviewers we find the thumb-tab reservoir opener easy to use. But ergonomically the pitcher is a disaster. When full, it takes two hands to pour water, one to life it and one to steady it. it is just so heavy, and the narrow design means it is unbalanced when pouring. The little lip on the spout does often stick, so when the pressure of the pouring water finally opens it, it is with a gush.
Despite this model's hefty pricetag, we will have to buy a different Brita. if narrow, we'll get one with a smaller capacity, but I'm leaning towards the old-fashioned round design. (Wish they'd make a handsome opaque pitcher to leave on the kitchen counter for cooking and making tea and coffee.)
Customer Review: There must be better options
Summary: 2 Stars
I bought this as a substitute to bottled water, however I wasn't that thrilled with it. Since it is just me and my husband the filter timer is useless to us. It counts down weeks, not gallons used. Since it is just two of us we don't use nearly as much water as a family of four would, so our filters should last longer. Also, the taste wasn't all that great. I'll be the first to admit that our tap water is pretty bad, but the filters didn't seem to improve it as much as I had hoped. We also had a hard time pouring water without the whole top lid falling off. The design isn't all that great. Overall I wasn't that impressed with this pitcher. I got rid of it and have decided to try the Pur water dispenser instead. So far I like that much better.
Customer Review: Flippin' lid flips off
Summary: 2 Stars
Extremely disappointed in the flip-top design, it constantly falls off during the pouring process. They really need to address this design flaw. If you are considering buying a Brita pitcher, you should consider choosing a different model, with a different lid design. I also agree with others in this forum about the electronic filter change indicator -- it counts off the days despite usage. And it was difficult to accurately set it. And don't be mislead by the color moniker of "chrome" - it's a pale gray plastic. I really would like a do-over on my selection! Flippin' flip top is irritating!Customer Review: Disappointment
Summary: 2 Stars
I will keep it short:
- I thought the digital indicator worked with the amount of water the pitcher filtered but no! The indicator has four bars and every two weeks (no matter how much water you filter) one bar drops. Why do i need a digital indicator for that Brita!? Brilliant idea! At least explain how it works in the item description so we go with a cheaper non-digital one.
- The water still tastes like tap water. It's just slightly different. Slightly...
There are better pitcher filter in the market ladies & gentlemen.
Customer Review: poor design
Summary: 2 Stars
I purchased this pitcher because I wanted to save money by not buying bottled water. I liked the look of the pitcher as well. After using the pitcher I found that the filter doesn't fit securely in place. The water bypasses the filter and basically becomes a fancy looking unfiltered water pitcher. Not sure if I just got a defective pitcher, but noticed that other reviews stated the same thing. I wish I would have spent more time reading the reviews prior to making this purchase. I'm just gonna go with the basic Brita pitcher...