Thank you for your follow up on the ceramic filter. I haven't commented on this item because I've had a problem with the filter filtering the water. The original filter would take a while to complete the process but would always completely filter the entire contents. This filter will only filter the top portion down half way then stop. As long as you continue to fill the top portion of the water filter it will work. I don't know what is wrong but it will work for now. Do some of the filters have defects from time to time? Thanks you.