JimT wrote:
"Steve B" wrote in message
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"JimT" wrote in message
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Steve B wrote:
I want to put an under the sink water filtration system in. I know
there are reverse osmosis units, and all types of filtration
systems. What is typical and necessary to get good tasting water,
not particularly to trap particulates.
Can one get an RO system themselves and install it, or is this a
captive market where you have to buy from the major companies and
pay big bucks?
Is an RO system overkill, or could one achieve the same results
with a couple of filters in series?
TIA
Steve
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I have an RO system under my sink. We have it for our salt water
aquarium and for drinking water. http://tinyurl.com/2cc5eon
Water taste great and the system is simple to install as long as
you have a hole cut your sink for the faucet.
Filters are a bit costly and have to be changed every 6 months and
the RO filter is about $100 on it's own and should be switched out
12 to 18 months. Depends on the water and the amount of use. We use
our a lot and change the RO filter every 12 months.
Overkill? Maybe. You could look at single stage filters. I've seen
those run for about $80.
I don't think either would qualify as big bucks. FWIW I'm very
pleased with the Watts Premium filter system and we have a water
softener prior to the filter. The RO filter system gets that crappy
soft water taste out completely.
Is there a difference in the filters other than the price? Should I
go bigbox, buy brand name, or shop Internet, and buy price? I have
three in my current system in the main part of the house. Not sure
what we are going to put into the casita, as that uses less water,
and does not need a large system.
Steve
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Not entirely sure. We got our system through Costco and we put a lot
of faith in Costco quality/value. If you research the mfg's websites
they usually have the statistics.
go for price. most of the membranes come from the same 2-3 manufacturers
anyway. there's a difference in the # of stages; more stages = higher price
= better filtration.