Miracle Filter

Purchased 2 for our main shower - Overhead Waterfall and the handheld shower - Easy install, once in place if they match your pipeworks finish they blend in surprisingly well - look a bit retro even. Easy to replace the filters when the time comes. Been in for nearly six months - and swapped out the replaceable Filter cartridges a few times and definately say they make a huge difference to our area's very hard water. The proof is when you compare the used filter cart to a new one - the used is dull brown/ beige with all the impurities compared to the new cart ! Excellent product - well done Sparkpod !

Installation was quick and straightforward, with no tools required. the polished chrome finish looks great in the shower. The biggest difference I noticed was in water quality. The chlorine smell is almost completely gone, and my hair feels noticeably softer and less dry after showers. My skin also feels less irritated, especially during longer, hot showers. If you live in an area with hard or heavily treated water, this filter definitely makes a difference. Water pressure stayed strong, which I really appreciate, as some filters tend to reduce flow. The cartridge seems well-made, and so far performance has been consistent. Overall, this is a solid, effective shower filter that delivers on softer hair and skin with minimal downsides. I’d definitely recommend it if you’re looking to improve your shower water quality without sacrificing pressure.

Took quite a while to arrive over a month so not sure where it came from but it got here eventually. Comes in a nice padded box and has a set of rubber washers with filter mesh and a small reel of PTFE tape, if needed. It feels well made with good quality chrome finish and a transparent bowl for the filter. I will be interested to see what this traps as other filters around the house have trapped bits of sand which I guess is from the water filter beds, we do sometimes get a chlorine smell from the water so it will be interesting to see how it impacts on that. The Q&A gives a link for replacement filter element but that seems to be an import from America and is at a ridiculous price so we will see if that changes anytime soon, at the price shown it would be cheaper to by a complete replacement filter! I mounted the unit at the end of the shower pipe next to the wall as when full of water it will be a fair weight, it could also have gone on the other end of the flexible pipe under the shower bar but is more out of the way up high. There does not seem to be any impact on flow on my mains pressure shower. Not sure what effect it will have on the shower experience I will need a bit of time to evaluate that. Dead easy to fit but I did need a spanner to tighten the top nut as it dripped a bit, half a turn did the trick. It seems that they come in a range of finishes black, grey, nickel etc. I like the clear bowl though as you can see the state off the filter. Interesting to see people also fitting them to sink taps.

Feel free to get one and you’ll know why I leave this comment. Structurally, there is no way water will pass through the filter, that means water just go straight out unfiltered. Another piece of plastic added to the land fill.

Water content varies across the country, but in my case I was not able to measure any difference between the water from my shower before and after fitting the Sparkpod (measured approx 100ppm both times). My water is not particularly hard, so you may see better results if you're starting from a higher baseline, though based on my results, I cannot confirm that. So given it failed me on it's main purpose, I would not recommend this to anyone with comparable water, however, there are still some good points. Installation was simple, with detailed instructions. The filter comes pre-installed in the pod, which means you can get going quickly. I found there was almost no restriction in flow for me, which was surprising. The unit, when installed, looks pretty attractive to me. Some improvements could be made here though. The housing is plastic for the most part, with some metal parts to connect to the shower outlet piping. This is a good, solid connection, however the other end is threaded plastic, which is a bit of a liability. Once installed it's probably not going to be an issue, however a lot of care is required during installation, as it's certainly a weak point. The filter holder is also a bit problematic, as the o-ring is very easy to trap during re-assembly. Generally this is a well made product which is offered at a reasonable price. It's an easy way to add filtration to your shower, but did not provide any measurable benefit to water with reasonably low contamination. If you live in a very hard water area you may fare better, for anyone else, I cannot personally recommend.

The water doesn't have that chlorine smell and it doesn't leave a that calcium residue on the door. I was pleased with this one.

One of the best investments i have ever made. Who knew that filtered water was even better on your body then on your taste buds 🌞 Simply amazing and refreshing and so very simple to install and start using immediately. Great product🚿

This shower filter is a game-changer! It truly delivers on its promise, providing an unparalleled shower experience. The filtration system is highly effective, leaving my hair and skin feeling soft and refreshed. Highly recommended for a luxurious spa-like shower.

The water is *very* hard where we live in AZ and we don’t currently have a whole home softening system, so we absolutely must use manual filters like this in our showers. I ordered this filter in conjunction with the shower head made by the same company – both in gold (plastic). Installation was a breeze, took just a few minutes to setup (they include some plumbers tape and 2 extra washers in the box, if needed) – we angled the filter to the side as the best position for our shower’s configuration. As with all filters of this sort, after installation when turning on the water for the first time, expect to see some black charcoal purged at first until the water runs clear. We always let new filters like this run with cool to tepid water for 3-5 minutes, to be sure it’s good to go. My first shower using it and the water is definitely filtered and soft…no detectable chlorine odors and no residue/sediment on the shower head afterwards, and no major hard water spots on the shower glass (I let it dry vs. using my squeegee to see how the water dried down). By no fault of this or other filters we’ve used, we naturally expect to change it out every 3 months (max). At its current price point we will be purchasing replacement filters; until we tire of this style along with its coordinating shower head, or it breaks down on us in some way – whichever comes first. At this point in time, we’re pleased with the setup and how it’s functioning for us!

At first I was angry because I couldn't get it to stop leaking at the rotating nut attached to the main pipe, no matter how tight. I managed to get it down to a very light trickle. The water pressure out of the shower head was strong, and there was a very noticeable difference in the feel and smell of the water. So, after initially being angry about the leak, I'm very pleased at this point and took one of the nicest showers ever.