Comparing WalkingPad A1 and C1

Treadmill for Home 
WalkingPad C1 treadmill is perfect for home use. When the weather condition or air quality is poor outside, or you just don’t feel like going to the gym, a compact treadmill can save you from the guilty of sitting around at home. Wherever you live or however large your house is, a compact treadmill can be folded and put under the sofa or bed. You can walk, jog, or run while watching TV. It is also suitable for children and senior citizens. WalkingPad makes sports easier and achievable.

The WalkingPad is a compact treadmills product launched by Xiaomi Ecological Chain Enterprise. Because of its small size and good performance, the “walking board” can be fully folded and is very compact, and can be store easily under sofa, bed or cabinets.

The DifferencesWhat are the differences between the 2 models? The following comparison chart gives an overview, follow by our comparison on some of the major features.

App use
A1 is using Xiaomi's Mijia App to manage the walking machine, being part of the Xiaomi Ecological Chain Enterprise, the Mijia app can control over a hundred different type of devices specially selected for the Xiaomi Ecological Chain Enterprise family

C1 is using WalkingPad's own developed App, WalkingPad, and can manage only their own devices. The WalkingPad App is only in English and Chinese interface, while MiJia App is multi-language.


Body build and shell design.
A1 is build with integrated aluminium alloy, with an IML injection molding, which gives it a more premium product look. As for C1, it is assembled body built and shell cover is build from plastic.

Running Board
A1's running board is built with high-density fibreboard while C1's board is build from aluminium alloy.

Different appearance
Although the walking boards of the A1 and C1 can be folded, the appearance of the two is quite different.

The WalkingPad A1 is silver-gray in color, and the "walking" shape is more streamline and looks more stable.

The appearance of Walkingpad C1 s white. The front, middle and rear sides of the "walking platform" have protruding areas, which seem not that streamline.

Different body parameters
Walkingpad A1's unfolding size is 1432 (L) *547 (W) * 129 (H), walking belt area (walking area) is 1200 (L) * 415 (W); rated power is 746W, the speed range is 0.5km/h - 6km/h; the net weight of the product is 28kg, and the maximum load is 90kg.

The size of the Walkingpad C1 walking machine is 1449 (L) 528 (W) * 114 (H), the walking belt area (walking area) is 1200 (L) * 400 (W); C1 rated power is 588W, the speed range is 0.5km/h - 6km/h; the net weight of the product is 22kg, and the maximum load is 110kg.

Compared with the two, the walking area of the Walkingpad C1 walking machine is slightly narrower, the motor power is also reduced a lot, the net weight of the body is also lighter, but it does not affect the maximum speed of the walking machine, and the bearing capacity is stronger. Some more, the performance is almost the same as the Walkingpad A1 walking machine.

Different data display methods
The Walkingpad A1 can display the current status (manual, automatic or standby mode), exercise time and other information in front of the machine head, making it more convenient and intuitive to use.

There is only one indicator light on the head of the Walkingpad C1 walking machine. The current state and movement time display function of the walking machine is designed on the remote control. To understand the movement time, the remote control should be held in the hand at all times. Inconvenience.

Which is better?
From the above comparison, the main difference between the two is the appearance, running belt width and load-bearing capacity, and other properties are basically the same (or have little effect on walking). Therefore, the Walkingpad C1 is more cost-effective and can be used by more heavy-duty athletes without paying attention to the appearance.

If you prefer a calm, atmospheric appearance, the WalkingPad A1 is also good, although the price is a little more more expensive, but the running belt is wider and more comfortable to use; in addition, the driving power of the Walkingpad A1 is larger, and the load of the motor during operation is smaller. More durable.

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Xiaomi Mijia's walkingPad - an intelligent foldable compact treadmills controlled by Mijia App

The WalkingPad supports synchronization with the Mijia application. It integrates into a “smart home” system, and can simultaneously be seen on Xiaomi TV during the workout. After training, the WalkingPad can be folded in half and slid under the sofa. The thickness of the track in the folded condition is only 12.9 cm, there is a wheel for easy and convenient transportation so you really don’t have to worry much about how to convey the walking Pad to its storage point.



Setting up using Mijia App - Adding device
In the video below, you can look at how to install new devices in the Mi Home (Mijia) APP. The Mi home app supports a large number of Bluetooth- and Wifi- enabled devices from Xiaomi's rapidly growing Mijia ecosystem

     

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First Time Users or Oral-B Electric Toothbrush

First Time Charging of your Oral-B

• If this is your first time using the product, you should fully charge the battery before using, which can take up to 16 to 22 hours.

• Different Oral-B models have different time taken for a full charge, depending on the type of rechargeable battery use for the that model. You can take a look at the official Oral-B info here -  How long does it take to charge my Oral-B electric toothbrush battery? 

• Once your handle is fully charged, continue using your electric toothbrush until no charge is left, or when the battery level indicator starts flashing. Then, fully charge it again instead of charging between each use. This will help your battery perform at its best longer.     

• It will depends on the model of your Oral-B and the type of rechargeable battery it use for the brush handle. Once the red charge light appears the battery capacity may last 1 or 2 cycles, but this depends on user behavior, age of battery and various other factors related to the product

• Note - While the toothbrush handle can be washed all over and rinse with water, but the bottom of the toothbrush handle should be dried before charging.

• For Vitality series of toothbrush handle, since there is no charging or battery indicator light, the best way to check whether the Oral-B Vitality brush is charging is to pick the toothbrush up off the charger after 30 minutes and switch it on. If it comes to life, you know it's charging. Switch it back off and leave it on the charging stand for the full 16 hours it needs to complete a full charge.
  Please read the original post on official Oral-B site here

How to Clean Your Electric Toothbrush
It’s important to take care of your electric toothbrush to make sure you get your best clean with every brush. Here are some tips on how to clean and take care of your electric toothbrush to keep your smile at its healthiest.

Because one of the main purposes of a toothbrush is to remove bacteria from your mouth, it’s important to keep your toothbrush sanitary and free of bacteria.  

Keep these tips in mind to keep your electric toothbrush clean and safe:

• Keep it covered on the road, but not at home. When you travel, put your toothbrush in a toothbrush travel case, don’t let it roll around uncovered in your suitcase or toiletry bag where it can pick up dust, dirt, and bacteria. But don’t store a toothbrush in a toothbrush travel case at home-the chronically moist environment can promote bacteria growth. If you must use a covered toothbrush holder frequently, look for one with small holes to let air in. 
• When at home, store your toothbrush upright in a cup or a toothbrush holder that allows it to air dry and has several openings to keep multiple toothbrushes separate.     
• Consider a sanitizer. There are commercially available "toothbrush sanitizers," but there’s no solid evidence to suggest that they actually keep toothbrushes cleaner than simply rinsing them with water after use and allowing them to dry. If you want to try a sanitizer, look for one that has been approved by the Food and Drug Administration for "reducing bacterial contamination that occurs naturally on toothbrushes." Be suspicious of sanitizing products that make unrealistic claims. And never try to clean your toothbrush by putting it in the dishwasher or microwave; the high temperatures can damage the brush.  

Electric Toothbrush Storage and Maintenance
In addition to the tips above, you should rinse your electric toothbrush every day with tap water after use to remove toothpaste and debris.      

• Don’t over-brush. Putting too much pressure on your toothbrush can cause the bristles to wear out more quickly and be less effective when cleaning.     
• Store your toothbrush in an upright position to let it air-dry.  

Replacing the brush heads

Replace your Oral-B® Electric Toothbrush brush head every three months, or when the blue Indicator® bristles fade halfway to white, or earlier if you notice fraying. Simply pull the old brush head off your handle at a straight angle, and snap on a new brush head in the same manner. 

• If you’d like to buy replacement chargers, handles, travel cases or other accessories for your Oral-B Electric Toothbrush, visit our online store

Here's the range of brush heads compatible ....

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Oral-B Replacement Brush Heads

The following replacement brush heads are compatible for all the DB4010, D100, Vitality, PRO, iBrush and Genius series of Oral-B electric toothbrushes

You can go through the following Youtube playlist to view the functions of all the different types of replacement brush heads, you can select the individual 15 videos to show each brush heads' characteristics.

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Comparing the various Brita MAXTRA filter cartridges

Brita Maxtra filter cartridges 

There are 3 different types MAXTRA crtridges released by Brita

1) Brita MAXTRA Water filter cartridge

2) Brita MAXTRA+ Water filter cartridge

BRITA MAXTRA+ water filters provide an easy but highly effective way to provide you and your family with great tasting filtered water by reducing a number of impurities that exist in our tap water.

Here’s how the MAXTRA+ Filter works 

The unique MicroFlow technology features a mixture of Ion Exchange Pearls and Micro Carbon Pearls, formulated especially to provide expert levels of filtration for different water conditions around the world, including Australia. 

As soon as the water comes into contact with the Ion Exchange Pearls, they bind and reduce any metals such as lead and copper that may possibly be present in household pipes. In addition, they also ensure reliable protection from limescale build-up by reducing any carbonate hardness of the water (calcium and magnesium ions) in the mains water. This is particularly important for certain areas of Australia and New Zealand where hard water is present as it acts as a “water softener”. 

Meanwhile, the Micro Carbon Pearls, made from the carbon in natural coconut shells, absorb and lock away substances such as chlorine and chlorine compounds that impair the taste of drinking water. 

Furthermore, the MAXTRA+ filter also contains a fine Micro Mesh for reduction of rough particles and a fine cartridge grid which effectively controls the exit of fine particles.

3) Brita MAXTRA+ Limescale Water filter cartridge 

Introducing the latest advancement in-home water filtration, the MAXTRA+ Limescale filter, which removes 50% more limescale than the standard MAXTRA+ filter, whilst effectively reduces heavy metals such as Lead and Copper, chemicals such as Chlorine and other sediment. 

The new MAXTRA+ Limescale filter is the premium filter in the range. It is especially formulated to suit those living in areas with moderate to hard water where the quality of drinking water and appliances such as kettle or coffee maker can be affected due to limescale build-up.

What’s Limescale?
While Australian household mains water is strictly controlled, limescale build-up could be a constant issue for those living in moderate to hard water areas such as Perth, Adelaide and parts of Queensland.
Hard water refers to water which contains a high mineral count and occurs when water passes through soft rocks like chalk or limestone and picking up the minerals from them. In these areas, you might find soap doesn’t lather as much and there are visible spots on glasses or shower screens due to the high mineral content left behind after the water is evaporated. Whilst this isn’t harmful, hard water often results in the unpleasant smell, taste and mouthfeel when drinking.


How does Limescale build-up affect coffee machines and kettles?
Limescale is the stubborn residue that builds up on surfaces which are repeatedly exposed to heated hard water such as the boilers inside coffee machines or heating elements inside kettles. As hard water runs through the heating element, it leaves behind sediments which over a period, can damage your machine or kettle.

Consequently, the Limescale build up can have a large effect on how your coffee machine functions: the temperature consistency of your machine, the efficiency of the pump and your final coffee volume. You might also notice excess steam, as well as increased noise.

This is why it’s important to regularly descale your coffee machine (as recommended by most manufacturers), however, this process can be both time consuming and costly over time. Depending on your coffee machine brand and the descaling agent used, each cycle can take up to one hour to complete while the cost ranges from $2 – 20 per treatment. What’s more? To avoid lingering chemical taste in the boiler, it is recommended to repeat the rinse cycle a few more times to ensure the residual descaling agent is flushed out.
How does BRITA MAXTRA+ Limescale filter work? 
Prevention is the key! The new MAXTRA+ Limescale filter is our most powerful filter to date in tackling limescale build up. It features the powerful ion exchange pearls to effectively reduce 50% more limescale build up*, and heavy metals such as Lead and Copper while the fine mesh and grid effectively trap other sediment and impurities. As such, prolonging the life of household appliances such as kettles and coffee machines and providing cleaner drinking water for your family.

*vs the standard MAXTRA+ filter

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How often should I replace MAXTRA+ water filter?

There are different types of mechanism deployed by Brita to keep track and remind user on the time required to change the filter cartridges

Brita pitcher filters may feature two different ways of noting when to change your filter. The filter cartridges should be replaced after 150 Litres, which the average family should use in 4 weeks, according to Brita.

The first method Brita uses is a fairly basic one. You just indicate the month you started using that filter, and then change it yourself after two months.



a) BRITA MEMO

The first method is a bit more accurate. The Smart Pitcher series like Aluna, Fjord and Marella uses an electronic change indicator, called Brita memo. When you first press the start button, all four bars will flash, showing that you have full filter life.

Every week, one bar will disappear to show the remaining cartridge life.  After four weeks, all four  bars will disappear. This, and a flashing arrow, indicate that the cartridge should now be changed.  Insert a new cartridge according to the instructions, and reactivate the Memo as described above .

Unfortunately, since both methods operate on time and not on how much water has passed through, neither are entirely accurate. That being said, they do give a good idea of when to change your Brita pitcher filter.

How do I activate BRITA MEMO?

Simply press and hold the start button on the lid until four bars appear on the display and flash twice. Now BRITA MEMO will start the countdown. The flashing dot in the display's bottom right-hand corner indicates BRITA MEMO is working. The number of bars on the display indicates the remaining lifetime of the cartridge in weeks, with one bar disappearing each week.

You should replace your filter cartridge at least every four weeks. That way you'll enjoy optimum performance from your BRITA cartridge.

b) Brita Elemaris meter 2

The BRITA Elemaris Meter XL jug has an intelligent indicator for optimum BRITA water quality. It measures water hardness, volume and time.



c) Brita Style Jug's Smart LED 

As filtered water consumption is increasing, Brita recommend replacing your MAXTRA+ filter every 4 weeks or 150 litres of water usage. This is based on the average  household size of 2.6 people* and consumption of the recommended intake of 8 glasses per day** (based on an average glass size of 240ml).

As a starting point, Brita had developed the table below to help you calculate the recommended filter exchange frequency for your household. Of course, this timing can vary per household depending on your family size and water drinking rates of each person. At a maximum, we recommend to replace it no longer than 8 weeks to maintain optimum filtration results.

Don’t worry if you can’t keep track of when to replace your MAXTRA+ filter, BRITA has specifically designed a filter reminder indicator built into the BRITA STYLE water jugs to remind you when it’s time to replace your filter. 

This is developed to help families make better decisions on when to replace their filter in order to maintain optimal levels of filtration.

How do I activate or re-set the BRITA smart light?
Press and hold the LED button on top of the lid until you see the light blinking 3 times in green. The BRITA Smart Light is now set and ready to use. The LED button will start flashing yellow during usage if it is time to stock-up with a new cartridge. As soon as it is flashing red, it is time to replace your cartridge. 

How can I monitor the status of my filter performance?
You can check the status of your filtration performance any time. Simply press the LED button on top of the lid to see the current filter status. 

What do the different colours of the Smart Light system mean?
Green light: MAXTRA+ Universal cartridge filters with optimum performance.  Yellow light: It is nearly time to replace your cartridge, please stock up. Red light: Please exchange your cartridge. (This will be the case after either 4 weeks or 150L of filtered water) 

How long does the filter change indicator last?
Approximately 5 years.

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The Brita Maxtra Filter

The Brita Maxtra Filter



How to change a Brita Filter - Maxtra Filter

A step by step tutorial on how to change a Brita Maxtra Filter in a Brita Marella Filter Jug. This is the complete guide to changing the water filter in the Brita Aluna / Fjord / Elemaris / Marella Filter Jug from start to finish.

 Includes a few tips on how to use the Brita Marella Filter Jug

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