Recently purchased an RO+UF Water Purifier. Water TDS Level came out as low as 17. Did I make a mistake?

It was more of an impulse buy and lack of knowledge regarding water filters and purifiers.
When searching for water filers/purifiers online, the first thing that would pop up would be RO, so naturally I ended up buying one thinking it was the norm.
Prior to installing the purifier, I didn’t know the TDS level of my tap water. It was only after getting the RO that I noticed my thirst wouldn’t go away after drinking water and the noticeable heartburn or acid reflux right from the first day of drinking RO water. So I tested it with a TDS meter:

Tap water TDS Level - 180 ppm
RO water TDS Level - fluctuates from 17 to 28 ppm

The purifier claims to use a magnesium and calcium mineral-enrichment cartridge but I am not so sure about how good it would be for me to consume this water long term considering how low the TDS is and how my body is reacting to the water.

I even contacted the service person asking if the TDS could be adjusted manually in the machine and he said it wasn’t possible.

Lost and very confused on what to do next. Would I be better selling it off?

Product: Havells Aquas Neo (RO+UF)

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u/ProfessionalBike6483 — 13 days ago

Recently purchased an RO+UF Water Purifier. Water TDS Level came out as low as 17. Did I make a mistake?

It was more of an impulse buy and lack of knowledge regarding water filters and purifiers.
When searching for water filers/purifiers online, the first thing that would pop up would be RO, so naturally I ended up buying one thinking it was the norm.
Prior to installing the purifier, I didn’t know the TDS level of my tap water. It was only after getting the RO that I noticed my thirst wouldn’t go away after drinking water and the noticeable heartburn or acid reflux right from the first day of drinking RO water. So I tested it with a TDS meter:

Tap water TDS Level - 180 ppm
RO water TDS Level - fluctuates from 17 to 28 ppm

The purifier claims to use a magnesium and calcium mineral-enrichment cartridge but I am not so sure about how good it would be for me to consume this water long term considering how low the TDS is and how my body is reacting to the water.

I even contacted the service person asking if the TDS could be adjusted manually in the machine and he said it wasn’t possible.

Lost and very confused on what to do next. Would I be better selling it off?

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u/ProfessionalBike6483 — 13 days ago

Recently purchased an RO+UF Water Purifier. Water TDS Level came out as low as 17. Did I make a mistake?

It was more of an impulse buy and lack of knowledge regarding water filters and purifiers.
When searching for water filers/purifiers online, the first thing that would pop up would be RO, so naturally I ended up buying one thinking it was the norm.
Prior to installing the purifier, I didn’t know the TDS level of my tap water. It was only after getting the RO that I noticed my thirst wouldn’t go away after drinking water and the noticeable heartburn or acid reflux right from the first day of drinking RO water. So I tested it with a TDS meter:

Tap water TDS Level - 180 ppm
RO water TDS Level - fluctuates from 17 to 28 ppm

The purifier claims to use a magnesium and calcium mineral-enrichment cartridge but I am not so sure about how good it would be for me to consume this water long term considering how low the TDS is and how my body is reacting to the water.

I even contacted the service person asking if the TDS could be adjusted manually in the machine and he said it wasn’t possible.

Lost and very confused on what to do next. Would I be better selling it off?

Product: Havells Aquas Neo (RO+UF)

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u/ProfessionalBike6483 — 13 days ago
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Recently purchased an RO+UF Water Purifier. Water TDS Level came out as low as 17. Did I make a mistake?

It was more of an impulse buy and lack of knowledge regarding water filters and purifiers.
When searching for water filers/purifiers online, the first thing that would pop up would be RO, so naturally I ended up buying one thinking it was the norm.
Prior to installing the purifier, I didn’t know the TDS level of my tap water. It was only after getting the RO that I noticed my thirst wouldn’t go away after drinking water and the noticeable heartburn or acid reflux right from the first day of drinking RO water. So I tested it with a TDS meter:

Tap water TDS Level - 180 ppm
RO water TDS Level - fluctuates from 17 to 28 ppm

The purifier claims to use a magnesium and calcium mineral-enrichment cartridge but I am not so sure about how good it would be for me to consume this water long term considering how low the TDS is and how my body is reacting to the water.

I even contacted the service person asking if the TDS could be adjusted manually in the machine and he said it wasn’t possible.

Lost and very confused on what to do next. Would I be better selling it off?

Product: Havells Aquas Neo (RO+UF)

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u/ProfessionalBike6483 — 13 days ago

Recently purchased an RO+UF Water Purifier. Water TDS Level came out as low as 17. Did I make a mistake?

It was more of an impulse buy and lack of knowledge regarding water filters and purifiers.
When searching for water filers/purifiers online, the first thing that would pop up would be RO, so naturally I ended up buying one thinking it was the norm.
Prior to installing the purifier, I didn’t know the TDS level of my tap water. It was only after getting the RO that I noticed my thirst wouldn’t go away after drinking water and the noticeable heartburn or acid reflux right from the first day of drinking RO water. So I tested it with a TDS meter:

Tap water TDS Level - 180 ppm
RO water TDS Level - fluctuates from 17 to 28 ppm

The purifier claims to use a magnesium and calcium mineral-enrichment cartridge but I am not so sure about how good it would be for me to consume this water long term considering how low the TDS is and how my body is reacting to the water.

I even contacted the service person asking if the TDS could be adjusted manually in the machine and he said it wasn’t possible.

Lost and very confused on what to do next. Would I be better selling it off?

Product: Havells Aquas Neo (RO+UF)

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u/ProfessionalBike6483 — 13 days ago