I bought this to replace my previous Brita filter jug which I was unable to find filters for anymore. The Maxtra filters work really well, but I have a serious issue with the timeron the jug. I live in my own and the timer is just a predetermined countdown which decreases with no relation to how often you actually filter water through the jug. It's just pointless for someone like myself and is a pointless piece of tech. 

Having had water filters for years I'm well aware when they need changing and this just irritates me as it's so obviously just about getting you to buy more product. 

It's annoying to the point I'm looking at other providers now. Especially as new filters are hitting the market where you don't throw away dozens (if you followed the timer function) of filters a year, and your lucky of you can find local recycling for the filters, I can't. You refill the filter!! Come on Brita, you're in danger of becoming a dinosaur in an industry you once led.