Brita 42632 Riviera Water Pitcher, Chrome
by Brita
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Kitchen and Housewares Reviews of Brita 42632 Riviera Water Pitcher, Chrome
Customer Review: Brita water filtration makes your day better
Summary: 4 Stars
There's no doubt about it -- you need water because the human body is up to 70% water by weight. Most people love water, and the Brita pitcher makes good water better.
I bought my original, round Brita pitcher because I was on a quest for the best cup of coffee, and if you want GREAT coffee, water that's clean, cold and fresh is just plain essential. The Brita filters have been great from that day to this, and the pitcher delivers good tasting water that's more economical than bottled water. If you have a coffeemaker that is designed with a built-in water filter you could leave that point of use filter out of the maker and save your money if you use the Brita pitcher. I even take my pitcher along on camping trips.
Well now...this model is my third Brita and the things I still like most about it are the space saving flat sides which take up less space in the fridge than the original rounded model and the convenience of the flip top lid where you fill the pitcher. This has a capacity of two quarts which is only enough for a ten cup coffee maker.
The so-called "Smart" timer doesn't monitor the condition of the filter; rather it's a timer with a nonreplaceable battery that approximates the time between filter changes. The user manual says the battery will last about five years.
The contoured handle helps assure a good grip, and if you are in the habit of storing your pitcher in the fridge, it works best if you adjust the shelf on which you set the pitcher a little above waist high.
Emptying the pitcher before refilling is nothing to worry about as the filter will not dry out just because you pour out all the water. Just don't let the pitcher sit for awhile with the water level below the bottom of the filter when it's installed.
There are always fine carbon particles in the bottom of the pitcher. They come out of the filter with use. Personally, I don't like that feature, but I've never been fearful of those little things because the human body is also about 23% carbon. Best of a healthy life to you!
Customer Review: Take a Pass on This One
Summary: 1 Stars
I got rid of a perfectly good water pitcher in order to "upgrade" to this snazzy model. The chrome look fit in perfectly with the kitchen of my new house, so I thought I was making a solid decorating decision. I have regretted that move every day since. This pitcher, although functional, leaks. It leaks from the front when I pour water into a glass--to the extent that I can only pour over the sink because it ends up everywhere. When I fill the reservoir and lift it to put it into my refrigerator, it often leaks out the back. I don't recall ever encountering such a poorly designed product. I mean, it's supposed to hold water. You would THINK they'd design it so it doesn't leak. Mind you, there is nothing wrong with the pitcher that would cause it to leak; it simply isn't well made. Frankly, I am disgusted with Brita and will never purchase another one of their poorly designed products again.Customer Review: No problems here.
Summary: 5 Stars
I have owned this pitcher for over a year and have never had a problem with it leaking.Customer Review: Not what I'd expected, but good
Summary: 3 Stars
I've used many brita pitchers before, and this one works great. The chrome finish on the top is nice (though water-stains easily because when you take it out of the fridge, the top immediately condenses!). The spout at the end is just a bit too broad - if you pour it into a glass fast, the water usually comes out too wide and spills around it - a minor inconvenience.
But, what drew me to the pitcher was the electronic monitor on the top, and what frustrated me the most about the pitcher is that, though I thought the electronic reader monitored the filter and said when it needed to be changed, it actually is just a fancy electronic timer and every two weeks a bar disappears because it assumes you're consuming the water at the rate of a family.
Still, like all Brita pitchers, the water tastes great. I can't really complain.
Customer Review: Leaks!
Summary: 1 Stars
I am in total agreement with the previous reviewer and would like to add that this thing LEAKS. It might have something to do with the fact that the top lid doesn't really fit correctly, but every single time I pour from this pitcher water gets everywhere. Just awful.