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

visit my blog at http://cabgbypasssurgery.com watch for the book

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

depends upon what you're trying to remove. if it's dissolved things, then
you need an ro or ro/di. if it's just floaties or smells, a filter may be
enough. also an ro wastes 4 gallons or more per 1 gallon of output, and may
require a booster pump if you have low pressure.

if you can do minor plumbing, you can install an undersink ro/di pretty
easily. the hard part may be making the countertop hole if you don't already
have one and depending upon what the counter is made from.

ordering them off ebay is probably cheapest, next is a big box hardware
store.

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

visit my blog at http://cabgbypasssurgery.com watch for the book

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.

"Steve B" wrote in message
...
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

visit my blog at http://cabgbypasssurgery.com watch for the book


Our water system is "the water from hell" local district. We use a filter
that snaps onto the faucet and fill a 3 gallon container that is kept in
the frig to cool. Only use this for drinking or cooking. Is a RO filter and
tester reads zero PPM. Only 2 in family and filter lasts way over 1 year.
Brand name is AQUA Wizard. Look it up on the internet. If I recall filters
are about $50. WW

"JimT" wrote in message
news
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

visit my blog at http://cabgbypasssurgery.com watch for the book

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

visit my blog at http://cabgbypasssurgery.com watch for the book

On Jul 8, 12:46*pm, "JimT" wrote:
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

visit my blog athttp://cabgbypasssurgery.comwatch for the book

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.- Hide quoted text -

- Show quoted text -

Do you really waste 4 gallons for every one used as noted by
chaniarts?

On Thu, 8 Jul 2010 09:00:55 -0700, "Steve B"
wrote:

What is
typical and necessary to get good tasting water, not particularly to trap
particulates.

*
Use these tips to help improve the flavor of your tap water:

* Put a pitcher of tap water in the refrigerator. This allows the
chlorine to dissipate. After just a few hours, you'll notice an
improvement in flavor.

* Add a lemon or orange slice. You'll add zest and overcome the
chlorine taste simply by overpowering it.

* Filter your water. There are hundreds of filter options at
varying costs, but an inexpensive activated carbon filter, like those
found in carafe systems, can improve taste and odor perceptions
associated with chlorine. These filters do not remove hardness,
minerals, sodium or fluoride.

http://www.snwa.com/html/wq_taste.html

"Oren" wrote in message
...
On Thu, 8 Jul 2010 09:00:55 -0700, "Steve B"
wrote:

What is
typical and necessary to get good tasting water, not particularly to trap
particulates.

*
Use these tips to help improve the flavor of your tap water:

* Put a pitcher of tap water in the refrigerator. This allows the
chlorine to dissipate. After just a few hours, you'll notice an
improvement in flavor.

* Add a lemon or orange slice. You'll add zest and overcome the
chlorine taste simply by overpowering it.

* Filter your water. There are hundreds of filter options at
varying costs, but an inexpensive activated carbon filter, like those
found in carafe systems, can improve taste and odor perceptions
associated with chlorine. These filters do not remove hardness,
minerals, sodium or fluoride.

http://www.snwa.com/html/wq_taste.html

Did you hook up with that pool plasterer?

(Not "hook up" in the current text message sense, but you know what I
mean.........) And even if you did, I'm not interested in your private
things. Oooo bad choice of words. ;-)

Steve

visit my blog at http://cabgbypasssurgery.com watch for the book

Oren wrote:
On Thu, 8 Jul 2010 09:00:55 -0700, "Steve B"
wrote:

What is
typical and necessary to get good tasting water, not particularly to
trap particulates.

*
Use these tips to help improve the flavor of your tap water:

* Put a pitcher of tap water in the refrigerator. This allows the
chlorine to dissipate. After just a few hours, you'll notice an
improvement in flavor.

most modern water supplies don't use chlorine. they use chloramine, which
does not dissipate.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chloramine

* Add a lemon or orange slice. You'll add zest and overcome the
chlorine taste simply by overpowering it.

* Filter your water. There are hundreds of filter options at
varying costs, but an inexpensive activated carbon filter, like those
found in carafe systems, can improve taste and odor perceptions
associated with chlorine. These filters do not remove hardness,
minerals, sodium or fluoride.

http://www.snwa.com/html/wq_taste.html

On Thu, 8 Jul 2010 12:32:18 -0700, "Steve B"
wrote:

Did you hook up with that pool plasterer?

I found B N D Plastering in Herdersen and called them. They don't
like to give estimates over the phone. Sally did say between 3,000
and 7,000 dollars. I'm sure it would be at the low end for 10,000
gallon pool. If this is the same company you used, $3200 for 30,000
gallon pool is a _good_ deal.

I can live with the small damage I have awhile longer. I want to
replace the HVAC first and get the tax credits. My unit is over 12
years old.

"DerbyDad03" wrote in message
...
On Jul 8, 12:46 pm, "JimT" wrote:
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

visit my blog athttp://cabgbypasssurgery.comwatch for the book

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.- Hide quoted text -

- Show quoted text -

Do you really waste 4 gallons for every one used as noted by
chaniarts?

====

A big draw back to RO. I'm not sure but, I think it's part of the bargain
regardless of what RO system you use. The amount of water used for drinking
is small compaired to the amount used for a household in total.

We would have to go to the pet store weekly for our salt water aquarium and
buy 10 gal of RO/DI water and that would run about $10 not counting the trip
and taxes. That's why we have it.

wrote in message
...
On Thu, 8 Jul 2010 11:51:18 -0700, "Steve B"
wrote:


"JimT" wrote in message
news
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

visit my blog at http://cabgbypasssurgery.com watch for the book

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


The most important consideration is price and future availability of
filter cartridges.


Filters are expensive. I got my RO at Costco and I can buy the replacements
through Costco online except the RO filter we have to buy directly from
Watts Premier.

https://www.wattspremier.com/product...0-GPD-Membrane

http://tinyurl.com/32mvee6

So it's $150 for us for one year. Which is probably pretty reasonable.

"Steve B" wrote in message
...

"JimT" wrote in message
news
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

visit my blog at http://cabgbypasssurgery.com watch for the book

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

visit my blog at http://cabgbypasssurgery.com watch for the book




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.

JimT wrote:
"DerbyDad03" wrote in message
...
On Jul 8, 12:46 pm, "JimT" wrote:
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

visit my blog athttp://cabgbypasssurgery.comwatch for the book

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.- Hide quoted text -

- Show quoted text -

Do you really waste 4 gallons for every one used as noted by
chaniarts?

====

A big draw back to RO. I'm not sure but, I think it's part of the
bargain regardless of what RO system you use. The amount of water
used for drinking is small compaired to the amount used for a
household in total.
We would have to go to the pet store weekly for our salt water
aquarium and buy 10 gal of RO/DI water and that would run about $10
not counting the trip and taxes. That's why we have it.

do you have water stores/kiosks? i use ro/di water in my reef tank. it cost
me $.25/gallon. i use about $50/year in water, so it's cheaper for me to do
that rather than get my own ro/di.

JimT wrote:
"Steve B" wrote in message
...

"JimT" wrote in message
news
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

visit my blog at http://cabgbypasssurgery.com watch for the book

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

visit my blog at http://cabgbypasssurgery.com watch for the book




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.

"chaniarts" wrote in message
...
JimT wrote:
"DerbyDad03" wrote in message
...
On Jul 8, 12:46 pm, "JimT" wrote:
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

visit my blog athttp://cabgbypasssurgery.comwatch for the book

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.- Hide quoted text -

- Show quoted text -

Do you really waste 4 gallons for every one used as noted by
chaniarts?

====

A big draw back to RO. I'm not sure but, I think it's part of the
bargain regardless of what RO system you use. The amount of water
used for drinking is small compaired to the amount used for a
household in total.
We would have to go to the pet store weekly for our salt water
aquarium and buy 10 gal of RO/DI water and that would run about $10
not counting the trip and taxes. That's why we have it.

do you have water stores/kiosks? i use ro/di water in my reef tank. it
cost me $.25/gallon. i use about $50/year in water, so it's cheaper for me
to do that rather than get my own ro/di.



I've considered that and it sounds like a good idea. I change my water a lot
so I'm not sure the math would work out for me. I have a 75gal tank and
change out about 45gal a month. Plus it we use it for filtered drinking. But
if your water quality is good .25 a gal is a good price.

"chaniarts" wrote in message
...
JimT wrote:
"Steve B" wrote in message
...

"JimT" wrote in message
news 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

visit my blog at http://cabgbypasssurgery.com watch for the
book

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

visit my blog at http://cabgbypasssurgery.com watch for the
book




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.

When we built a home in NC, it was on a private water system
servicing several hundred homes in the area. The water was the
worst I've ever encountered, turning the inside of a dishwasher
black in under a month. It apparently had lots of Manganese in it
and its only redeeming characteristic seemed to be it was low in
iron.

I solved the black problem cheaply: when the water exited the
pressure regulator for the house, it had to pass through 3 Home
Depot, generic-type, filter housings. They cost under $20 in
total, as I recall. The first housed a 5-micron string wound
filter and then the second and third a 1 micron filter. The
filters were also quite inexpensive, costing under $3-4 each, as I
recall. I also built a bypass line with ball valves to keep the
house in service while changing and bleeding air out of the
filters. The first one would have everything from gravel to
sawdust in it, but would not be black. The second would look like
it had been washed in black paint in under a month, while the
third would remain relatively decent for several months.

To judge whether a filter change was needed, I relied on a single
downstream pressure gauge. In the AM, when nobody was using water
in the house, I'd look at the gauge and note the pressure. I'd
then go flush two toilets and open the cold water valve on a
nearby sink, noting the resulting pressure. If the difference was
more than 10 psi, it was time for new filters. The third filter
would become the middle one, with a new 1 micron going to the
third position and a new 5 micron one to the first position. This
worked like a charm for over 10 years with no problems. The
dishwasher, the clothes washer and toilets stayed nice and clean
looking.

I also installed an RO system while I was at it. I bought
additional valves and placed one at the vanity of each bathroom,
one at the wet bar and at the kitchen sink and connected up the
ice makers of both refrigerators. The 1-gallon tank was
supplemented with a second one, which seemed to prove adequate. I
connected all together with a 3/8" PEX line so we had whole-house
RO water at the points of use.

Nonny

--
On most days,
it’s just not worth
the effort of chewing
through the restraints..

"Wayne Boatwright" wrote in message
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On Thu 08 Jul 2010 02:38:39p, JimT told us...


"DerbyDad03" wrote in message
.
com... On Jul 8, 12:46 pm, "JimT" wrote:
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

visit my blog athttp://cabgbypasssurgery.comwatch for the book

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.- Hide quoted text -

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Do you really waste 4 gallons for every one used as noted by
chaniarts?

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A big draw back to RO. I'm not sure but, I think it's part of the
bargain regardless of what RO system you use. The amount of water
used for drinking is small compaired to the amount used for a
household in total.

We would have to go to the pet store weekly for our salt water
aquarium and buy 10 gal of RO/DI water and that would run about
$10 not counting the trip and taxes. That's why we have it.




Since I have a septic system, I really would want that extra 4
gallons running off into that for every gallon of RO water.

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You have to remember, if you only using it for cooking and drinking you're
not using much. It's not like you're showering, washing clothes...etc. It
comes with it's own faucet. The effect on a septic system would be
miniscule.

"Steve B" wrote in message
...
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?

All I use is a standard filter housing for the 10" cartridges and use the
carbon filters. If you have basement under the kitchen, install the
filter there as it is easier to work and to access.

Our town water has a swampy taste to it. The carbon filters work very
well, easier and cheaper than RO. Every home store carries them.

On Jul 8, 8:09*pm, "Ed Pawlowski" wrote:
"Steve B" wrote in message

...

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?

All I use is a standard filter housing for the 10" cartridges and use the
carbon filters. * *If you have basement under the kitchen, install the
filter there as it is easier to work and to access.

Our town water has a swampy taste to it. * The carbon filters work very
well, easier and cheaper than RO. *Every home store carries them.

I installed a similar filter housing in my kitchen approximately 15
years ago. Many different filter cartridges are readily available and
the last time I bought several, they were $11 each; some are good to
0.5 microns. Most are rated to last 6 months or 3000 gallons. The
reduction in flow rate is noticeable, but tolerable. It works very
well at removing the chlorine/chloramine smell and taste from the city
water.

On Jul 8, 8:09*pm, "Ed Pawlowski" wrote:
"Steve B" wrote in message

...

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?

All I use is a standard filter housing for the 10" cartridges and use the
carbon filters. * *If you have basement under the kitchen, install the
filter there as it is easier to work and to access.

Our town water has a swampy taste to it. * The carbon filters work very
well, easier and cheaper than RO. *Every home store carries them.

I installed a similar filter housing in my kitchen approximately 15
years ago. Many different filter cartridges are readily available and
the last time I bought several, they were $11 each; some are good to
0.5 microns. Most are rated to last 6 months or 3000 gallons. The
reduction in flow rate is noticeable, but tolerable. It works very
well at removing the chlorine/chloramine smell and taste from the city
water.

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

visit my blog at http://cabgbypasssurgery.com watch for the book



Hi,
I installed one with RO based. Two filters before and two more after.
Last stage is UV tube. Maybe over kill but while I am at it and cost
difference is not a big deal, why not?

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

visit my blog at http://cabgbypasssurgery.com watch for the book



I prefer mine under the sink, under the floor, in the basement, hung
from the ceiling. Much easier to maintain and change filters in the
basement. RO filters work great and water tastes good when chilled.



--
LSMFT

I haven't spoken to my wife in 18 months.
I don't like to interrupt her.

JimT wrote:
wrote in message
...
On Thu, 8 Jul 2010 11:51:18 -0700, "Steve B"
wrote:


wrote in message
news 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

visit my blog at http://cabgbypasssurgery.com watch for the book

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


The most important consideration is price and future availability of
filter cartridges.


Filters are expensive. I got my RO at Costco and I can buy the replacements
through Costco online except the RO filter we have to buy directly from
Watts Premier.

https://www.wattspremier.com/product...0-GPD-Membrane

http://tinyurl.com/32mvee6

So it's $150 for us for one year. Which is probably pretty reasonable.


That's a screwing. You can get the filters and the membrane from Home
Depot for $25.00 The membrane will last for years actually.


--
LSMFT

I haven't spoken to my wife in 18 months.
I don't like to interrupt her.

"LSMFT" wrote in message
...
JimT wrote:
wrote in message
...
On Thu, 8 Jul 2010 11:51:18 -0700, "Steve B"
wrote:


wrote in message
news 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

visit my blog at http://cabgbypasssurgery.com watch for the book

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


The most important consideration is price and future availability of
filter cartridges.


Filters are expensive. I got my RO at.
https://www.wattspremier.com/product...0-GPD-Membrane

http://tinyurl.com/32mvee6

So it's $150 for us for one year. Which is probably pretty reasonable.


That's a screwing. You can get the filters and the membrane from Home
Depot for $25.00 The membrane will last for years actually.



I'm sure it all depends on your system and your needs. I've invested over
$5k in my aquarium. I'm not intersted in cheap.