I have been using this filtration system for a while and already had my first cartridge replacement when the alarm triggered. I understand we can continue using it while ignoring the alarm but for how long before it is necessary to have it replace?

The cartridge itself cost around RM500, is there any cheaper source? A search on Amazon yield the same price if not more expensive when factor in shipping charges.

This post has been edited by Xccess: Jun 1 2014, 10:17 AM

How long have u been using this filter.

Normally it might take 1 to 1.5 year to replace the catridge.

Had the system for about 2 years, had cartridge replacement once and it's going to expire soon, the water at my apartment can be slightly dirty at times thus will dirty the filter faster. Do you replace yours once the alarm trigger or you let it run for another month?

This post has been edited by Xccess: Jun 1 2014, 10:35 AM

I have been using this water filter for 1 year and 2 months, currently just left 1 bar on its change the filter indicator but have yet sound any alarm.

May be this filter life span up to 1.5 year, summore i do not have any external water filter.

I don't have external filter too. Mine also left 1 bar but already standby a new cartridge, now thinking if I should replace it once alarm trigger or use it for another month.

By putting an alarm, it can make sure you change the element on time even with the fact the element are still good.
Using the most basic sand filter for outdoor follow by a more advance type of carbon filter will be still the best option on all time.
Getting MLM filters won't do any good all the time.

No intention of putting an external filter. Just want to know how E-Spring owners usual practice when comes to changing cartridge.

Lots of people never try to understand on effectiveness of an external sand filter.
No doubt a sand filter can't filter out dissolved chemicals, but it still can filter out undissolved solids which in other sense prolong the more expensive internal units.
If you install the external filter and the internal filter still gives alarm after that same as never install 1, then it means the alarm are preset to give alarm no matter the element are still good or not.

I fully understand your point. I'm moving to a new unit next year, no point installing a external unit now in my current place.

Then you better add 1 first, just to see how good will it be

been using for the past 3 years .. and yah, i replace the cartridge once a year as recommended coz that's the main source of my daily drinking water ..

I'll change once it beeps. U don't wanna see how dirty it is and the thought of drinking direct from it if unchanged. Mine usually abt 1 yr b4 change. Was told Outdoor filter will help prolonge amway's cartridge life.

Noted, in this case I will have it replace once alarm triggers. External filter definitely prolong E-spring's filter, I will have one build in my new unit nx year.

You drink direct or still put through boiling process? I'm just drink straight from filter.

me too.. just drink direct.

Ya, don't have to get all paranoid in purifying everything we consume. We're expose to all kinds of elements from low level radiation and environmental contaminants daily.

There is reason to change the cartridge in 1 year or 5k liter of water. Do understand how the mechanism works. THE UV light power which use to kill the virus and bacteria is gurantee last for 1 year. While the carbon can filter the contaminate up to 5K of water.

If anything goes wrong with the cartridge the indicator will alert you even the adaptor output power not enough also it will beep.

U must or have to change the filter once the blue bars are out and red light appears.

Actually if you all become a member of Amway but signed as consumer you can collect the points and you can get e-coupon for next purchase

The espring filter is set to "expire" in a year or 5000 litters. Having another filter will not delay the beeping. If water in your area is clean it ok to delay it for a month or two but the beeping does get annoying.