Product review (3 stars): Grey water Normal?
Just had to try these given the significant price difference between the original equipment Samsung filter and these. Hmmmm-appearance is nearly identical, it fits perfectly, no leaks--okay, time to get some water!  I grabbed a 44 ounce white Styrofoam cup that I use to refill the dogs water bowl and what I saw immediately caught my attention. The water was significantly grey. After reading the instructions I discovered that 'some presence of small carbon pieces may be visible due to shipping'.  I set aside that cup and grabbed a new, clean 44 ounce cup. That one is grey as well. By the time I filled my FIFTH cup (that's 220 ounces of metered water), I now have clear water.  Not sure if there is any carbon left in the filter but hey, it's clear.  If the second filter performs in the same manner you can be sure, I will be returning to the Samsung filter.