Filter Jugs
If you are starting out with your first filter jug OR looking for value for money, it makes sense to choose a jug plus cartridges pack. Included here are 3 examples of types which are suitable for the average kitchen. The Strix products look to be better value for money.
Aqua Optima by STRIX (UK manufacture) is very similar to Maxtra in it's performance, but is physically different. The STRIX Ltd range of products is comparable to Brita, however, Optima has two types of cartridges: duration 30 day and 60 days. For Optima Evolve cartridges follow the link here and go to the bottom of that page:
Brita's latest filtering technology has resulted in a move away from the "classic" style of water filtering jug. A new range of products were released and these cater for more choice. For information, the data table at the bottom of this page lists the relevant features. In general, the XL versions are less likely to fit the average fridge door shelf.
| Jug Type (name) | Water Capacity (litres) | Fills through lid flap? | Colours | Has Renew Meter ? | Fits fridge door shelf ? |
| Style | 1.4 | Yes | Grey, Lime, Blue, Soft Grey, Soft Lime, Soft Blue | Yes, Smart LED | Yes |
| Style XL | 2.3 | Yes | White, Black, Cool Blue | Yes, Smart LED | Maybe not |
| Marella | 1.4 | Yes | Cool White, Cool Blue, Cool Graphite | Yes, Electronic memo | Yes |
| Marella XL | 2.4 | Yes | Blue, White, Berry, Teal, Purple, Cool White, Cool Blue, Cool Graphite | Yes, Electronic memo | Maybe not |
| Aluna | 1.4 | No | White, Cool White, Blue | Yes, Electronic memo | Yes |
| Aluna XL | 2.4 | No | White, Cool White, Blue | Yes, Electronic memo | Maybe not |
| Navelia | 1.3 | No | White | Yes, Electronic memo | Yes |
| Elmaris | 1.4 | Yes | White, Black, Cool White, Cool Blue, Cool Black | Multifunction | Yes |
| Elmaris XL | 2.4 | Yes | White, Black, Cool White, Cool Blue, Cool Black | Multifunction | Maybe not |
| Fun | 1.1 | No | Fun Pink, Fun Blue, Fun Lime, Fun Purple | Yes, Electronic memo | Yes |
In the event that a refridgerator has no space available for a filter jug a stand alone water chiller could be worth consideration. This one is a STRIX LTD product and as such is only designed for the Aqua Optima cartridges (NOT EVOLVE TYPE) (see Maxtra filter cartridges).