Water Changing Filter

[Paul Suangate]

I use Brita filtered water for my guinea pigs. I was wondering how often do I need to change the filter. It is recommended to change the filter about every 2 months for the average family. But, obviously guinea pigs don't drink as much as humans.

 

[miniver]

Here is the math. Brita suggests changing the filter every 40 gallons, or more often if your water is very hard. I have a medium size water bottle that is 16 oz.

1 gallon = 128 oz
40 gallons = 5,120 oz.

Assuming you change one bottle once a day...5,120 oz / 16 oz = 320 days = 10 months.

I know that sounds insane after they tell you every 2 months for a family. I change mine very six months, at the same time that I check/change the batteries in my smoke detectors.

 

[lisa325]

My pigs have their own Brita water jug, but I just automatically change the filter every 2 months. You're right though, I could actually be getting more time out of each filter.
Food for thought. Thank you

 

[Paul Suangate]

Thank you! I'll change my filter about every 6 months then.