Sprite SL2-BN Universal Slim-Line2 Shower Filter, Brushed Nickel

Easy to install, price is well worth it. My hair feels better and I don’t itch when I get out of the shower.

Sprite Industries SL2-BN Slim-Line 2 Universal Shower Filter, Brushed NickelThe "brushed nickel" finish is more like brushed chrome. It doesn't match the Moen brushed nickel finish.I had to add a rubber grommet between this and my showerhead to make the showerhead swivel snug. Without it the fitting leaked big.NOW THE GOOD PART. The chlorine test (DPD1) went to negligible results Meaning the test found no chlorine left. The pH measured at just under 7.0. (I don't know what they mean in the sales stuff about "pH balanced". Does it change the pH? How if it doesn't know what your water pH is?)

My skin feels soothed/calmed, smoother, and more comfortable when I used these filters. They are super easy to install and swap out. I use them in every shower I have to reduce chlorine, etc. Since I now have a handheld shower head and can put it down into the tub, I often use this shower filter to run a bath, rather than the bath-ball filters which I find to be messy and inefficient.

I noticed an immediate difference in my hair. I live in Phoenix, and rent, so I do not have a water softener or conditioner. I had low hopes for this, but was recommended by someone. Totally worth it. I did lose a good bit of water pressure, which almost cost it a star, but for the difference I get with my hair, its worth it in my opinion. I'll buy again or refill in 6 months.

This is an amazing addition for the shower. I noticed right away how it keeps the shower stall clean. My hair styles better and is softer. It is handy until we can have a whole house softener installed.

The media could not be loaded. Install was easy but it did require 2 gaskets on the shower head side since the male threaded end was too short. Everything looked good until it started leaking from inside. I took the thing apart a couple times trying to get the 2 internal o-rings to seal. I even put some plumbers grease on them to help seal but it would eventually leak. Returning this one & going to try one more to see if I just got a bad one. PITA to return since it now has to be dropped at a Staples store or I have to pay to drop it at a UPS. I’ll update this review after the replacement is here.Update-New one showed thanks to Amazon's speedy service. This one leaked worse than the first. My wife wanted to try this filter to see if it would help clean out what little iron that is in our well water. I ended up disassembling the unit. I had a tube of white silicone that I used for plumbing/exterior stuff so I put a little bit on each end of the filter where it seats against the o-ring & put it back together. After I let it dry a while I installed it & no more leaks. If you do this or use the plumber's putty as mentioned else where keep in mind you have to get the unit apart again to change the filter. Basically use just enough to seal the filter to the o-ring but not so much you get it all over the threads have a hard time getting it unscrewed. Don't get me wrong the unit looks nice with the brushed nickel finish & feels well built. Still after both units leaked at the same location that should have been properly sealed at the factory I stand by my rating. The jury is still out on how it functions as a filter but for now at least it's not leaking.

Installed fine but when I measured my water with a TDS meter, the reading went from 270 to 260. So a slight improvement but not as much as I hoped.

I’ve been using these for about a year. They are great;Easy to assemble. The places on my skin have went away. It’s a shame that we have to filter our water but these serve the purpose.