Culligan MaxClear Venture 1 Filter
A 3 gal MaxClear that can grow into three filters. A good base if you plan to add filters later.
Amazon $199$199
The Culligan MaxClear Venture 1 Filter rates 3.5 among 2.5 to 3.5 gal gravity water filters; the Culligan MaxClear Scout 2 Filters rates 3.2 among up to 2.25 gal ones.
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Culligan MaxClear Scout 2 Filters
The Scout with its full set of two filters. Buy this one if you will fill the tank daily.
Amazon $199$199
Scores side by side
These two sit in different capacity classes (2.5 to 3.5 gal and up to 2.25 gal), and each is scored against the reference points for its own class, so a rating says how well each does among its own capacity peers. How we rank explains each factor.
| Factor weight | Culligan MaxClear Venture 1 Filter | Culligan MaxClear Scout 2 Filters |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.5/5 | 3.2/5 |
| Value 25% | 82 $66.33 per gallon of capacity ($199, 3 gal) | 65 $88.44 per gallon of capacity ($199, 2.2 gal) |
| Running cost 15% | 50 replacement cost or element life not published (neutral score used) | 50 replacement cost or element life not published (neutral score used) |
| Capacity 15% | 33 3 gal tank | 17 2.2 gal tank |
| Certification 20% | 30 states certification to NSF/ANSI 42 | 30 states certification to NSF/ANSI 42 |
| Element life 15% | 50 element life in gallons not published (neutral score used) | 50 element life in gallons not published (neutral score used) |
| Warranty 10% | 100 5-year warranty | 100 5-year warranty |
Specifications
| Culligan MaxClear Venture 1 Filter | Culligan MaxClear Scout 2 Filters | |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity and flow | ||
| Tank capacity | 3 gal | 2.2 gal |
| Price per gallon of capacity | $66.33 | $88.44 |
| Elements included | 1 | 2 |
| Maximum elements | 3 | 2 |
| Filtration | ||
| Element type | MaxClear ceramic shell with carbon media | MaxClear ceramic shell with carbon media |
| Certified | NSF/ANSI 42 | NSF/ANSI 42 |
| Certification detail | Listing: IAPMO certified to NSF/ANSI 42 to reduce microplastics, lead and Total PFAS. The listing does not name the standards behind the lead and PFAS claims. | Listing: IAPMO certified to NSF/ANSI 42 to reduce microplastics, lead and Total PFAS. The listing does not name the standards behind the lead and PFAS claims. |
| Running cost | ||
| Replacement element | 79 $ | 79 $ |
| Build | ||
| Material | brushed or polished stainless steel | brushed or polished stainless steel |
| Height | 27.6 in | 26 in |
| Diameter | 9.4 in | 8.6 in |
| Warranty | 5 years | 5 years |