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.

I have had a Brita jug for years and I was feeling more and more disappointed of the amount of wasted plastic it generated through the disposable cartridges as well as the slightly underwhelming quality of the filtered water that it produced.as a result, and after a fair amount of market research I decided to give Phox a go as it seemed to be reasonably priced and had fairly positive reviews. Things I like about it: the fact that the reservoir is glass and hopefully will provide a less microplastc contaminated drink, the filtering granules that come in a paper like sachet and go in a reusable holder so less plastic generated, the taste of the water after filtering is through the Clean type filter is very pleasant and the kettle does not seem to accumulate timescale quite as fast. Things that could be better: the capacity of the jug is smallish especially for a bigger family and the filtering takes slightly longer than with the Brita. However, this is a slight inconvenience rather than a negative for me personally. Initially, there was water trickling over the sides of the filter which was a real negative for me but after a bit of adjusting it seems to have resolved. The only true negative for me is that there still is an element of plastic to the jug and the pouring ergonomics are a little bit akward especially if used to poor water in a kettle. Overall, very pleased with the product, great value for money and water taste is very pleasant. I am looking forward to testing the other two types of filter.

Buying this was quite a big deal for me, with very limited funds and with a basic filter jug for under a tenner. But... I really wanted to change my old system, there are filters and there are filters, they are definitely not all equal in taste and ability. So I am so glad I did... The water tastes really lovely, and this jug is made in Scotland, all of it...that was enough to make me want to buy it!. I love the chunky design, there's nothing cheap and flimsy about it. The glass part is a bit like a wide Kilner jar, substantial. I wanted glass as I never felt I was getting the old plastic jug really clean. Also, imho plastic does taint the water. I used to fill glass fridge door jugs to overcome this. But also I hated contributing to plastic waste and felt guilty every month disposing of a plastic filter. This one doesn't take very long to filter through, but anyway, before it runs out I pour some in a glass jug so that I'm not left waiting with kettle in hand. However, there are a couple of annoying things about it, which, considering this is a young innovative company, I think they could have designed better...... I spent simply ages trying to fit the filter so that unfiltered water didn't trickle down round the edge, ( it still does, but only a drop or two) this was so annoying considering I've had the basic Wilko filters for many, many years and not one has ever leaked. And I have to go through this process twice a week now whenever I clean the jug, so I'm not looking forward to that.. Also the top of the filter doesn't screw in, and particles of the filter contents, now they've been full of water are seeping out of the top into the reservoir. ( And yes, I did make sure the top was properly in) So, I think the filter itself could be better, and should be better!. Also I query how the capacity of 2.2 litres is in the description. I filled the reservoir twice and the water in the glass jug measured 1.1 litre. One of the reasons I chose this jug was because of the larger capacity. I had noticed in other makes of jug the total capacity. i.e container plus reservoir was shown, and I presume this is the case with the Phox, but, as you cannot pour out water whilst there is still some in the upper reservoir, this description is very misleading. Everything else I absolutely love, the eco aspect, the looks, the glass, the pure and delicious taste of the water....which really is a huge aspect of this jug. The cost of new filters is just OK, providing they don't increase in price, of course. Despite the niggles I'm happy that I bought it.....ha! See my edit below! For anyone in doubt about whether to buy this jug, there was an interesting article in the Daily Telegraph about the best water filter jugs, which anyone can Google and read, which talked about the quality and taste of filtered water, it was quite technical, rather than just taking about value for money. Hope that helps! Edit... 3 times now the glass jar has fallen from the top, flooding my kitchen work surface, the last straw was soaking my toaster this morning, (I'd already filled and used it several times and it hadn't come apart) I don't have trouble screwing anything else, my hands are quite strong, so it's going back, I've been lucky so far in that the glass hasn't smashed, but it can only be a matter of time, so, along with the problems I mentioned above, I reluctantly decided to return it. I notice another reviewer had the same problem. What a shame!

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.

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.

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 ✨

Flawed water filter, too many issues. This design is not very usable, the whole unit is too tall, too top heavy when initially filled so is awkward to use. The lid isn’t tight enough to pour while it’s still filtering, i.e. it leaks if theres any water in the top when you pour. The glass bottom is high quality the filter top is not the same solid quality.

This water filter is a nightmare to set up. Poor design. It takes two of us to open it and reseal it. The glass bottle feels unsafe and drops off from the reservoir, when pouring. The filter system leaks from the top, and the water filters through very slowly. It is a right faff to change the filter and set it up. The glass bottle keeps dropping off. The silly plastic seal on the glass jar twists and is flimsy and insufficient in my opinion. Not suitable for for small handed person like myself or anyone with arthritis etc. The handle I feel should be on the glass jar not on the plastic reservoir that you put the water in It does not fit in the fridge and leaks all over the worktops. The water itself tastes good. I would not buy again or recommend it.