The charcoal filter should be changed every 2 to 4 weeks, depending on the number of pets using the fountain. If you have more pets or notice more debris, a slimy feel, or decreased water flow in your fountain, you should clean it more often. Pre-filters can usually be changed less frequently.
How often should you change pet fountain filter?
The pet fountain filter should be change every 2-4 weeks, depending on the number of pets using the fountain. Having more pets that use the fountain will increase the saliva contect and debris in the water, so the filter will need to be changed more frequently.
Which side of carbon water filter faces out?
Standard filters distribute carbon in two pockets. Premium filters distribute carbon in six pockets. Cell filters are placed in holding slots in the fountain and have a black and white side. Position the filter so that the black side is facing the back.
Which way does cat water filter go?
The flat side goes down. The impressed side with filters go up.
Where is drinkwell made?
Hello Joseph, the Drinkwell® fountains and filters are sourced in China. We maintain the recommended standards for our manufacturers and regularly test our fountain products to ensure that we are producing safe products that we feel confident in giving to our own pets.
Are carbon filters safe for dogs?
The air purifiers that are absolutely safe for pets are those that have filters. Such include HEPA filter-based systems, Activated Carbon Filters, Ultra Violet Light systems. They are good at removing pet dander, odors, and other contaminants such as bacteria in the pet’s saliva.
Are charcoal filters safe for cats?
Some charcoal can escape over the life of the filter, so we always recommend rinsing the filters before use. It is safe for your pets.
Can you leave a water fountain on all the time?
Water fountain pumps are meant to run 24/7. It is harder on the pump if it is turned on and off continuously. You should not need to turn your fountain off as long as there is enough water in the fountain for the allotted time.
Can you use a cat water fountain without a filter?
All cat fountains will run without the filters. They do not assist in the mechanics of running the fountains. However, if the fountain has a lot of nooks and crevices in which debris can collect it will definitely want some sort of mechanical filtration to prevent this material from entering the pump.
How do you stop a fountain from producing slime?
Here are the best ways to prevent the formation of slime in the water fountain.
1-Change the Fountain Water Regularly.2-Place the Fountain Far Off From Light and Heat Sources.3-Clean the Pet Fountain Regularly.4-Use Stainless-Steel, Ceramic, or a Porcelain Fountain.
Why does my drinkwell Platinum pet fountain overflow?
The Platinum fountain is overflowing due to the reservoir not equalizing and emptying all of the water into the bowl. The Platinum would overflow only if air has access to enter freely. If air is entering the reservoir, the water will not equalize and the reservoir will begin to overflow the fountaimore.
Which way does the charcoal filter go drinkwell?
which way does the filter go into the foutain ? The flow of water should enter through the polyester side and out of the charcoal side which is dark in color.
How long do cat fountain filters last?
Our foam pre-filters last about two years, unlike almost all other cat fountain pre-filters which last weeks.
