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 | CULLIGAN FM-15RDIY Replacement Water Filter | |
 | "FM-15RA inconsistent with FM-15R - please advise!" | 2009-10-15 |
| Hi, perhaps someone can resolve my confusion.
I also decided to add these photos for clarification to the guy who responded to me stating that he didn't have what to compare the FM-15RA with: eitch tee tee pee colin TWO slashes powerpics.tripod DOT COM SLASH culligan SLASH culliganfilters DOT hypertextmarkuplanguage I just purchased some FM-15RA replacement filters. In the past, I used to get the FM-15R models which were made in USA (not China like these newfangled 15RA ones). Anyway, in the past, I'd found that some of the FM-15R ones would gush (rather than flow), so I phoned Culligan in mid 2008, and after LOTS of hassle, reached a guy who actually knew something. He asked me to check whether any of the holes are black rather than white. He said that all the holes need to be white NOT black to filter well. Sure enough, the ones which gushed had some black holes, so he sent replacements which all had pure white at the holes. Anyway, now I received the ones made in China, which seem like junk, since they're lighter weight than the USA ones. Note i still have the USA ones, so i could compare. Also, in the past, the USA ones did not emit what looks like vapor/smoke (probably the charcoal), upon screwing in & trying out for the first time. But the Chinese-made one DOES cause vapor/smoke (charcoal) to emit - which gives me the creeps, because it reminds me of when I erroneously poured Drano down the drain & it emitted similar vapor & hissed toxicly for a long time afterward to the extent that the clog-fixer-guy said it might have caused corrosion of pipes. But above all: I'm really baffled now, because these newfangled Chinese made FM-15-RA's all have greyish-black at the holes, rather than white. Yet the one I just now tried is not gushing (despite the blackish holes). Rather, it's flowing. This is inconsistent with what the Culligan guy had told me regarding the FM-15R. Because going according to him, these newfangled ones ought to be gushing since the holes are not pure white, but rather greyish black??!! So what am I to believe? | ||
 | The Bridegroom | |
| "Emotionally enjoyable BUT loose ends insult intellect" | 2006-09-05 |
| The reason I gave this 3 stars instead of either 1 or 5 is because I'm balancing the fact that this book is VERY appealing to those who are emotional, but VERY insulting to those who prefer emotional stimulation that's based on a modicum of logic. There are too many loose ends which leave the logical reader unsatisfied. For example: (1) If Reggie was indeed so dedicated to the London orphanage then why, upon her abduction, didn't she immediately lash out at Carlisle that she can't just suddenly neglect that responsibility?? It's ridiculous, because for the most part, she's portrayed as someone sensible... so it just doesn't jive! (2) Upon Reggie, Carlisle & Pegg's arrival in Scotland, no mention is made about Freddy (the orphan hired by Carlisle in London) - yet Johnston DOES mention that food trays etc. were served. Where DID their meals come from - if the house was abandoned? From thin air? And had Freddy disappeared into thin air? (3) Any logical reader is left wanting to know more about Becky's daughter Lily, and the twins' pre-teen brother Gareth - especially Gareth. These 2 characters should have been offered more of a role. Especially since Reggie astutely observes that Gareth's peace-keeping diversions were artfully shrewd, rather than childish whims, so why - when push came to shove - did Gareth turn wimpy? (4) I was disappointed with the portrayal of both Becky and Carlisle - they were MUCH less likable than Reggie and Mick. Kitt was also a very judgmental, non-intuitive, shallow character (not only in Bridegroom, but in Bodyguard as well). I enjoy characters who have depth & understanding, rather than constant cross-purposes due to childish non-communication. Don't get me wrong - I enjoy arguments and machismo - based on mutual humor and respect, rather than constant mistrust! (5) I was disappointed that the issue of Mick's baby sister Blinn was never resolved in this book. She remained lost - yet Mick goes blissfully about his courtship of Becky with no discussion whatsoever about Blinn - not even in the epilogue! (6) Also ridiculous, was the way Mick was so furious at his grandfather for spilling the beans to Becky about his true status. Had he even warned his grandfather? There were many more loose ends, beyond the scope of what I care to tackle. But with all that, I STILL say that this book is enjoyable, since the mingling of Carlisle's tragic past, combined with Reggie's spunky determination to heal him and patch the family together against all odds, sorta makes up for the loose ends. | ||
 | Bible Code II: The Countdown | |
 | "Why? Why? Why?" | 2005-01-17 |
| Is there a way to comment on others' reviews? Here's why - above all, the following glaring omission should stand out like a sore thumb, similar to story "The Emperor's New Clothes": If, as Drosnin speculates, the Codes were first revealed to us at this particular dangerous era as sort of an early warning system, to enable us to change the course of events in a positive way, then WHY THE HECK DIDN'T DROSNIN (or any other "insiders" for that matter) OFFER AN EARLY WARNING RE: THE TSUNAMI and future such disasters which may happen? Also, why don't the "insiders" allow the Codes to be used in a benevolent way to reveal cures for chronic illnesses which cause so much suffering? Well, Drosnin? Ripps? Over to you! I wouldn't be the least surprised that you may formulate some smooth response to this, but I assure you, that any response you may give will not cut it with me. | ||
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