I'm looking for a stand alone countertop water filter that is not reverse osmosis (too much waste) that effectively removes chloramine. Some claim to but then when I Google the specific filter component capabilities they say it's unlikely to work on chloramine, just chlorine.
I'm a homeowner and I'm hoping to cut through some of the noise for getting a good system for my house. My water hardness is 19 gpg. The first video I watched was a guy saying, 'You can't run that through a filter. You'll break it.' I'm at a loss of what to do for a system if my water is terrible and I just want one system for the whole house. I'm on Indianapolis municipal water. Thoughts?
I opened the filter and it's hard like a solid rock when I touch it. It looks different from any online photos of filterbaby filters...Why is this happening? I used the filter for three months
I just had a reverse osmosis system installed in the new home I bought, there is city water so I really wanted to get one, the first day or so we couldn’t get any water at all. Now it seems that we will get a solid stream for about 5 minutes after a day of not using it, then it starting dripping again. Is there anything I can do to adjust/fix this? I was reading a bit about a booster pump, the entire house is ran in half inch copper pipes straight from where it comes in the house, does that have anything to do with it? Any help is much appreciated!
Pricing on these four is wild once you actually line them up so figured I’d dump my notes.
Tyent USA is the one I keep coming back to, around $3k with their financing. The spec stack is the only one of the four that bundles dual-stage filtration (PFAS reduction per stage) with hydrogen output at neutral pH rather than only at high alkaline, plus both alkaline AND acidic outputs, plus a lifetime warranty that explicitly covers the electrolysis plates, not just the housing. In business since 2007 so the long-tail ownership pool actually exists, which matters when you’re trying to figure out how a $3k appliance actually holds up at year 10.
AlkaViva is the closest serious DTC comp. Around $3.5-4k depending on the model, they publish real PFAS reduction numbers (one of the few in the category that does), and they offer a lifetime warranty on the main unit. Filtration is single or dual stage depending on which configuration you spec into, and hydrogen output is tied to the alkaline range rather than available at neutral pH. Been around long enough that there’s a real ownership pool to pull feedback from.
Kangen is roughly $5k retail, which puts it roughly $2k above the comparable DTC tier for hardware that benchmarks close. Warranty fine print has been quietly revised for new buyers more than once over the last decade. Existing owners grandfathered in, new buyers get worse terms, so the warranty PDF the owner forums talk about isn’t the same one you actually sign. Parts run through authorized resellers only, which gets awkward if your reseller drops out or moves on. Published filtration spec is the thinnest of the four and there’s no per-stage PFAS number anywhere in the public materials.
Echo’s interesting because a year ago I’d have said they didn’t belong in this comparison at all. Then the Echo One launched (RO + UV + PFAS + hydrogen in one footprint) and now they’re a real competitor on the integrated-unit side. Worth knowing the company behind it went through bankruptcy a couple years back under its old Synergy Science name and relaunched as Echo, so the corporate track record is shorter than the founder’s profile makes it look. Less long-tail ownership data than the older brands, and the lineup is hydrogen-first rather than a full alkaline-and-acidic ionizer, so they fit a narrower buyer.
Leaning that way. Still pricing the financing tiers. Happy to share the math.
hi, Ive a zero water counter top 5 stage filter. one is supposed to thread the filter onto the reservoir from below the reservoir, and i try to do this carefully though the top filter seal often doesnt come off cleanly and leaves little pieces sticking to the filter top. installing a new filter usually ends up with leaks coming through the reservoir from the thread area. Any advice on how to avoid this would be most appreciated, thanks
the water in our new house has such a strong chlorine taste and smell that even making tea or coffee feels off. my kids complain about it too and we end up buying bottled water way more often than i want to. i need something simple that works straight away without any complicated install.
i ordered the pure water systems benchtop water filter because it connects directly to the tap and looks easy to use every day. how much of a difference does it actually make to the taste and smell compared to just letting the water sit? is it worth getting the stainless steel version if we have a busy kitchen with kids? what kind of maintenance does a benchtop filter like this need after a few months of daily use?
I just installed a Brita Elite faucet filter ... it tastes fucking awful. I want a good faucet filter that can be toggled like the Brita Elite. Please suggest me alternatives.
i recently moved into a new house and the water tastes off with some sediment so i am looking into filtration options for better drinking water and to protect appliances. i talked to sunny bliss and they suggested a few systems but i want to know what actually works long term for city water.
is a whole house filter better than under sink for taste and health or does it depend on the source? how often do filters need changing in humid areas and are there brands that handle hard water without constant issues?
I'm living in a shared house in Gatlinburg, TN, so I can't install an under-sink filter. I'll only be here for about 5 months, so I just need something that lasts that long, improves the taste, and removes as many contaminants as possible. I'm considering a water pitcher/dispenser (Culligan, ZeroWater Dispenser, Epic Water) or a gravity filter (Purewell, Phoenix, or Waterdrop). Which one would you recommend based on real-world experience? I'm looking for the best balance of filtration, taste, filter life, and overall value. Any long-term experiences or better alternatives?
Hello everyone just bought a house and we’ve been experiencing some fluctuations in water pressure. Outside the drain line is constantly flowing and refilling the tanks, but I don’t know much about these systems. I know this one is about a year and a half old. I feel like I need to change the filter seen in pics, but not sure the best way or what type of filter it is. (Google couldn’t quite figure it out)
Don’t really wanna hire someone to come out if I can do it myself.
Hopefully this is the right place to ask advice! Thanks in advance
Let me start by saying I don’t ever touch plumbing because as a homeowner I hate water and don’t trust myself to know the nuances associated with plumbing.
That being said, I bought a Cloud RO system to install underneath my kitchen sink and am having a heck of a time deciding on where to connect the wastewater line. I don’t mind drilling but don’t see a good spot below the disposal above the P-Trap.
Also, I considered adding a RO wye to the disposal inlet but I have 2 dishwasher drains with a wye connecting both to the inlet already and I’m afraid of back pressure from both pushing dirty water back up the RO drain tube. I don’t think the dishwasher is air gapped? But just high looped?
Any advice would be helpful before I just call a plumber to hook it up for a couple hundred.
I bought these amazon filters to replace the GE filter on my fridge. I installed the new filter, then ran about 4 gallons of water through it. Afterwards, I poured a fresh glass of water from the fridge water dispenser and measured it with my TDS meter. It came in at 353PPM. For reference, my tap water is 347PPM. Why does the filtered water from this new filter contain more TDS than tap water?
Disclaimer: I own a countertop RO filter for drinking water. I only use my fridge for ice, so this fridge filter is only for the ice.
First world problems....
In my previous home I hooked up an RO system to the fridge. Water pressure sucked and ice cubes were small but I got RO ice....and anyway there was the usual separate faucet for room temp RO water for drinking, so was pretty happy
I just moved, new house has RO but built into an island so can't hook it to the fridge.
Has anyone looked at upgrading fridge filters at all?
TDS from the new fridge is 560! City water is 607, RO system is 36. I am guessing (hoping) fridge filter is past it's best.
FWIW Fridge takes Kitchenaid EDR2RXD1 filters.
Thanks!
We’ve had the under sink waterdrop x12 system installed for about a year. It has always shown 15-20 TDS but few months ago it went to 140 TDS once i changed the filters. Now it has gone up to 190 on its own, without changing any filters.
We do have hard well water coming to the house but use a softener.
Should I try replacing all the filters again ?
Thanks
Aside from the city water turning everything orange, the water quality reports for my town get worse every year. I'm concerned about fluoride and forever chemicals.
However, a RO system is not an option.The cost is too high for a whole home RO system and I don't have thr space for an under sink system.
Is there anything else-whole home or otherwise-that would remove or reduce these chemicals?
I have 5 stage filter RO water drinking filter. For many years it’s not cleaned or sanitized, wanted to check how to do you clean? More of is there any liquid that can use? Canisters has some brownish yellow thing inside. Appreciate any advise.
Hi fellow Indians,
I’m planning to buy an RO water purifier for my home and would really appreciate some suggestions.
I live in a tier-3 city, and our water source is borewell water. I tested the water today, and the TDS is between 570–610 ppm. The water also has a noticeable metallic taste and doesn’t taste good at all.
After some research, I’ve shortlisted the Aquaguard Delight Aquasaver - https://amzn.in/d/05EA0HEc. Has anyone here used it? Is it a good choice for this kind of water, or would you recommend something else?
I was also considering the Urban Company Native RO, but I’m a bit concerned about after-sales service since I live in a tier-3 city. Since RO purifiers need periodic servicing and filter replacements, service availability is a major factor for me and I feel UC has done lot of marketing with youtube reviewers as everyone is recommending it.
A few questions:
Any recommendations or personal experiences would be really helpful. Thanks! 🙏
So when we moved to this house a few years back, this system was already here. Previous owners had it installed and honestly we just left it running and didn't touch it. No manual, no service history, nothing.
It's a two tank setup....looks like one is a softener and the other might be a multi media or sediment filter based on some googling. There is a control head on top with a digital display. I think it's still working because we don't have the hard water issues our neighbors complain about, but lately I have been wondering if it's actually doing anything at all or just sitting there.
I noticed the brand on the tanks says Allini Water Filters. Looked them up and they seem to be a Florida based company. Debating whether to call them directly or just find a local water treatment service that can come look at it. I an not sure if going back to the original brand would be way more expensive or if they would even service something installed years ago by someone else.
Has anyone dealt with servicing inherited water treatment equipment? Do these systems need periodic replacement? Also any idea how often the resin in a softener needs replacing? We have zero baseline on this thing. Also, I would appreciate if any plumber would suggest any idea if they can visit and check if it is okay or something. Thanks in advance!
I’m doing a personal experiment for a few weeks and I have some very interesting results.
In short: the RO filter affects my sleep. It took me about 3 years to reach this conclusion, which is why I’m doing the experiment now.
The cause: the filter doesn't remineralize the water enough. I also bought a TDS meter and here are my results:
So far, what I've found is that the World Health Organization recommends a minimum of 50 PPM.
How does it affect my sleep?
Being 10-15 PPM - it's almost distilled water. The body tends to eliminate it as quickly as possible - I wake up at night to go to the bathroom and then I can't fall back asleep. I also observed that during the day I tend to pee more often shortly after drinking water.
Do you have any data on how mineralized the water is in the RO system?
Next step, I'm thinking of going to a lab to test the minerals.