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Culligan FM-25 Faucet vs DuPont Faucet Mount (WFFM100XCH) Side-by-Side Comparison
Can’t decide between the Culligan FM-25 and the DuPont Faucet Mount (WFF100XCH) filter? This short comparison guide can help you pick!
Culligan FM-25 Faucet
Tested Using Methodology v1.0DuPont Faucet Mount Water Filter
Tested Using Methodology v1.0Overall Verdict
Both water filters did well in our hands-on performance tests. The Culligan FM-25 and the DuPont WFFM100XCH have perfect chlorine filtration performance.
However, the DuPont has a lower filtering flow rate than the Culligan at 0.44 GPM. It’s one of the very few models in our database that failed the flow rate test.
On the other hand, the Culligan FM-25 managed to pass the test, but only barely, with a recorded flow rate of 0.5 GPM.
Both models aren’t ideal if you have a high-pressure faucet at home and are looking for a faucet-mount filter to maintain the flow speed. But if you have to choose between either, then the Culligan FM-25 will be the better option in this case.
Design-wise, both models are great. They’re made from sturdy materials, and we didn’t find any serious issues with their design.
Pros & Cons
- Excellent chlorine filtering ability with a near-100% filtration rate.
- Good build quality, premium materials.
- The locking collar fixes the filter solidly to the tap, preventing it from wiggling around.
- The push/pull routing valve is easy to use. Automatically reset after the tap is shut off.
- Replacement filters are cheap, easy to find.
- Chrome-plated design gives it a sharp appearance
- Excellent chlorine filtering capability
- Decent flow rate
- Easy to install and use
- Very low flow rate in filtration mode (0.5 GPM).
- The filter of our unit leaked during testing.
- The filter has a very low maximum filtering capacity (100 gallons)
- Only has one nozzle, so it’s hard to know what mode the filter has been switched into until you look at the routing valve’s handle
Key Specs
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Analysis and Test Results
Performance
Chlorine Test
Flow Rate Test
Design
In the Box
Dimensions
Build Quality
Filter Piece
Routing Valve
Usability
Installation
Ease of Use
Leak
Maintenance
Behind the Comparison
Matthew Lee is a writer and editor for HealthyKitchen101. With over 8 years working for various outlets and agencies, specializing in tech review and other subjects of note, such as current affairs.
Lap is Head of the Research, Testing, and Review Team (RTR Team) at HealthyKitchen101.com, where he directs and supervises the testing of kitchen gadgets and appliances.
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