I recently purchased the 5.25L Bio Water filter. I was pleased that the main water container is glass (having read/seen so much about microplastics in water in the news recently). I'm unsure if the filter removes any microplastics, so it would be good to see information or a study on that...
It feels like a bit of IQ test putting it together, as the diagrams & names of the filter sections are quite generic, but keeping calm and thinking it through, I managed this without issue. It helped having previously put two different models of Bio filter jugs together, so I knew what to expect!
The tap function on this model is easy to use and it seems useful that it swivels.
I find that because the unit sits on the bench, I'm more likely to remember to drink water. Or have a glass as well, when I make myself a coffee!
It's an elegant looking unit, and I'm happy to have an additional source of water stored for if the water ever shuts off (e.g. during road works or pipe upgrades, etc). And, of course, the filtered water tastes very nice.
I had initially wanted to buy a bigger size unit, but there weren't any options available in stock. (Is there still new stock coming?) But I think that this 5L size works well for a home situation, without taking up too much space in a small kitchen.
It's nice to have room temparature water for winter, and we have the filter jug in the fridge, more for summer use.
I'm very happy with this purchase and the quick delivery and supporting comms, etc.