| In the recently documented analysis on | | | | years. (Note also that Multi-Pure filter units come with |
| appropedia.org, Multi-Pure MPAD Aqua Dome | | | | lifetime warranties.) |
| countertop water filter was rated as more | | | | As for the Aquaview, the initial cost of the filter |
| economical and eco-friendly than Brita Aquaview | | | | system is about $49.99; a replacement filter can last |
| faucet filter. This "conclusive result" also showed that | | | | up to 3 months which means you have to replace |
| the MPAD filter model saves you more money than | | | | your filters 4 times in a year. For a replacement filter |
| the Aquaview faucet filter brand. | | | | that cost $29.99 each, you will pay $479.84 over five |
| Multi-Pure MPAD and Aquaview both use the same | | | | years because the first year has all the filters you |
| filter media technology and they are both designed | | | | need. Therefore, your total cost will be approximately |
| to filter water for a family of four or less. | | | | $529.83 in five years. |
| The initial cost of an MPAD is $225.95; each | | | | If you opt for the Aquamania option your savings will |
| replacement filter is designed to last up to 12 months | | | | be approximately $170.13, and without the option, |
| and costs of $56.95 each (in fact, the Aquamania | | | | your savings will be $76.08 over Brita Aquaview |
| option will cost you less). So, additional 4 filters over | | | | faucet filter system. If you include the additional |
| the next four years will cost you about $227.8 | | | | discount that is available, savings could be a little |
| making the total cost over five years to be | | | | higher making Multi-Pure the better option. |
| approximately $453.75. You will need only four | | | | The conclusion here is that it's better to pay more |
| additional filters since the system comes with one | | | | for a filter system that does not require frequent |
| filter the first time you buy. | | | | water filter replacement. Multi-Pure water filters are |
| Now, with the Aquamania option, if you buy six | | | | NSF-certified for large varieties of contaminants and |
| replacement filters, you will pay just $359.70 for the | | | | most other filters do not enjoy this third-party |
| replacement filters and the system together. This | | | | certification. |
| gives you uninterrupted filtered water for next five | | | | |