Philips Water in-Line Shower Filter and 1 Replacement Cartridge, 50,000 L Filtration Capacity, Chrome, Reduces Chlorine by up to 99%, fits All Standard Hoses and taps

I live in an area of very hard water which causes skin irritation. I looked at several devices to deal with this and settled for Phillips' version.It seems to be working with noticeable reduction in skin irritation.It is solidly made and is straightforward to use install and use (just turn on the shower as usual). It is very presentable and looks efficient.But ... To install it has to be opened and this not easy. It was hard work to separate the top from the bottom to access the filter inside. I avoided using tools to avoid scratching the filter. Anyone with poor grip will struggle and may need help. Once opened the renewable filter itself must be removed. I had to resort to the careful use of a pair of pliers.Once done it was comparatively easy to reassemble and install. I am not looking forward to replacing the internal filter.

Excellent product

I recently installed the Philips Water In-Line Shower Filter and am thrilled with the results! This filter effectively reduces chlorine by up to 99%, making my shower experience significantly more pleasant. The difference in water quality is noticeable; my skin feels softer and less dry after showers, and my hair is noticeably smoother and shinier.Installation was a breeze — it fits all standard hoses and taps, and I was able to set it up in just a few minutes without any special tools. The sleek design of the filter blends well with my bathroom decor, and I appreciate that it doesn’t take up much space.I also love the long-lasting performance of the filter. It provides great value for money, considering how much it improves the overall quality of my shower water. If you’re looking for an easy way to enhance your shower experience and protect your skin and hair from harsh chemicals, I highly recommend the Philips Water In-Line Shower Filter!

It’s easy to install. I can feel the difference when the water hits my body. It feels lighter and weightless now. My hair fall also improved alongside with my skin.

I PURCHASED THE FILTER WITH MY OWN MONEY AND HAVE NO AFFILIATION TO THIS OR ANY OTHER AMAZON SELLERS.Do not buy if you actually have skin condition or dry hair and live in London or anywhere where water is treated with chloramine - it will not filter any chlorine from your water.I USED THIS FILTER FOR WEEKS BEFORE WRITING THIS REVIEW. When using this filter, I still continued to have the burning sting I receive from chlorinated water on the area of my skin with my eczema flareup. I then purchased two separate water quality tests to check chlorine level, PH and water hardness. I also tested normal water straight from the tap in my house and distilled water (as a control). Now although I used 2 separate tests, I conducted each test 3 times. The straight from tap water and ‘filtered’ water produced the same result for chlorine and hardness, the only difference was PH. The distilled water had different results, showing me that the test actually worked (but the filter didn’t).The filter uses ‘KDF’ but it does not mention which KDF media it uses. I suspect it is KDF 55 as KDF 55 can only filter water where only chlorine is used but not where ammonia is added to the chlorine to treat water (to make the treatment last longer), as is the case in London and many cities in UK (and around the world). That is why many other filters you can purchase that use KDF 55 also include vitamin C, carbon or other similar layers (to provide greater filtration). Some even use KDF 85, which also filters chlorine compounds like chloramine. I emailed the support email to ask what other filters they had - they refused to answer.I then asked on Amazon for anyone who had used the product for at least a month to confirm whether it worked - the seller removed my question!It does look okay and I where it’s placed on a mixer.Negative points:1. Does not filter much of the water we use in homes in cities.2. Difficult to remove (I had to replace it with one from another company that actually works).3. Difficult to change filters - I tried to open it once it took it out and found it too difficult.4. Getting information about it was difficult as my question was fraudulently removed and no one answered my emails.Good things:1. Easy installed2. Easy to purchase filter replacementsThere are filters out there that I have found to work for my water supply - improve the softness and quality of the water. My skin and hair can attest to that.

Purchased this as my son is struggling badly with eczema at the moment and a few people have mentioned the high chlorine levels in local water and how filters have really helped them so I figured we would lose nothing by trying this and Philips tends to be a well known / reputable brand.Its a neat bit of kit and super easy to install.We’ve been using it for a few weeks now and my son says he feels like the water stings his skin less but overall it doesn’t seem to have made any physical difference. Obviously I have no way of knowing whether thats just because water isn’t a contributing factor or whether the filter just isn’t very effective.Compared to some of the filters out there this is reasonably priced.

I’ve been living in London for a year and a half now and this has been a lifesaver for dealing with limescale and skin/hair issues.The installation was super easy, I’ve read previous reviews saying that it was hard to open and reveal the cartridge, but luckily I had no issues with that.I’ve had mine for a while now and my hair and skin definitely feel the difference. Also a lot less limescale!

The media could not be loaded. Easy to install. It suits very well with a chrome finish. Doesn’t affect the pressure at least in my case. Moving top mount is great addition I can imagine it will be useful in many cases.great value for money since you have to replace it every 6 to 12 months depending from usage. The only question remains how it will prove with time.