Watts 500032 5-Stage Reverse Osmosis System, Ultra 5 Review

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(More customer reviews)Anxiously purchasing this time and could not wait for great tasting water. The water lines leaked terribly. Went to local hardware store hoping for a fix. Still had problems. No enough connectors in bag. Water line not long enough. Drain hose trickles water into drain and is quite noisy. Would not purchase if I had a second chance.

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Sold as one unit. (1 unit = each.) Revolutionary manifold design. Eliminates 17 connections to install. Larger filter capacity-Now 50 gallons per day instead of 24. Certified to remove nitrates. NSF certified standard 58. Includes air gap faucet to meet plumbing codes. Replacement filters-SKU #4207106-3pk. Easy to install. Boxed. Manufacturer number: WP-5-50. SKU #: 4207098. Country of origin: (TBA). Distributed by Watts.

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GE Merlin Reverse Osmosis Water System Review

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(More customer reviews)At the time when GE was about to announce this, I was a GE water products dealer. I agree this has some great features, delivers more water per minute, saves spaces and eliminates the tank associated with other models but... A water softener is highly recommended before the Merlin because if your total hardness is over 12 grains, you may face replacing membranes annually. That is 2 at a minimum cost of $80 each. after having installed over 50 of these, We have had calls for most reporting lack of performance within the first year which I attribute to lack of use. these need to be run frequently not just for the occasional glass of water. It is good for light commercial use like a restaurant but not the average home. It produces a higher total dissolved finished product than all other R/O membranes which is why it has high flow at residential line pressure than others which product lower TDS at reduced flows. These require high pressure to operated at optimum performance and are quite weak at pressures below 50 psi.
The air gap mounting that comes with the unit only works with stainless steel or cast iron sinks not granite counters. When I inquired with GE about this, they said there were no plans to change this.
GE has since sold 80% of it's water products division to Pentair and it remains to be seen how this will bode for the Merlin.
The Merlin can only be operated on treated water from a municipal supply and will foul quickly on many well waters.
I recommend this only where you can service this yourself, have a working knowledge of reverse osmosis and can backwash this about once a month without paying for this service.

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GE Infrastructure Water and Process Technologies has achieved a revolutionary breakthrough in the water treatment industry. Out-of-the-box thinking and years of research have produced a totally new point-of-use drinking water system. The New Merlin RO System features continuous-flow water production of 0.5+ gallons per minute, so a storage tank is no longer required. RO water on demand!The unit operates on line pressure (40 to 50 psi required), which eliminates the need for an electrical pump. The patented high-production, low-energy membrane purifies up to 720 gallons of water per day. This high capacity performance creates new opportunities for light duty commercial applications and great for the residential homeowner too! The system is NSF standard 58 approved, and has a compact design that can easily fit beneath the kitchen sink. Supplied with a designer air gap faucet and all interconnecting tubing, the Merlin installs quickly and easily. Covered by a 3-year limited warranty for residential applications, and a 1-year limited warranty in commercial application.Note: Reverse osmosis typically wastes 3 to 4 gallons of water for every gallon it produces.

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Standard Airgap Reverse Osmosis Filter Faucet Review

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(More customer reviews)For the convenience of shopping/ordering this product and for the price, I think it's a pretty good deal. The product was delivered in a reasonable time. The product was packaged well and the parts and instructions for installation were all enclosed in the box.
I gave this product three stars instead of five because the black tap valve (the valve that releases the water for drinking located on the topside of the faucet)has an unexpected and bothersome loose fitting to it. The valve wiggles and shifts a bit in its groove as I press it to get water. I did not notice this until the faucet was installed, the tank filled and I pressed the valve for the first time. My household needs drinking water and I was reluctant to make any substantial fusses about the product. If the valve lasts, than it's not a problem. If the valve wears out and breaks at an early age, than it is a problem. We live out in the country and we have a well for our water supply. I take care of things and understand the necessities for preventative maintenance. My family does the same. We should be o.k. with the faucet.

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STANDARD AIRGAP long reach faucet for Reverse Osmosis water filter systems, faucet is chrome with black plastic handle and black tip. It is 8.75" tall and has a swivel spout with a reach of 5.5". Note: for Reverse Osmosis systems with Airgap connections only, this faucet has three connections.

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5 Stage Reverse Osmosis Water Filter System With Storage Tank Removes Fluoride Review

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(More customer reviews)This seems to be a great RO system once you figure out how to install it... The instructions that come with it are pretty poor. If you aren't familiar with a modest amount of plumbing, have someone else install it for you.
A few clues to make this go easier for you:
Not all the fittings that come with the system will necessarily work with YOUR current plumbing.
The color coded tubes didn't match the instructions. This doesn't matter EXCEPT FOR ONE: there is one tube with a little restricted fitting inserted. This is for your waste line. IT IS ABSOLUTELY NECESSARY TO GET THE SYSTEM TO OPERATE! This is what creates the back pressure for the system.
Looking from the front,
Your water input to the filter (from your cold water line) goes to the bottom right fitting (into the first big filter, it is labeled "IN" above the fitting.
Just above that is a "T" fitting, the open port goes to your tank.
They send a shutoff valve that goes on top of the tank that the nylon tube goes into.
On the left side of the membrane (lower horizontal cylinder) are 2 fittings, one used already, the other one goes to your drain (use the saddle valve provided).
The last tube goes on the left side of the top cylinder (your final filter) goes to your faucet.
Tips for your waste line:
IF you use an air gap faucet (required in some places, prevents drain backups from going into the RO system), the drain restrictor won't fit on the faucet end so turn the tube around and have the restrictor in the fitting towards the RO membrane. To use an air gap faucet, you will need to do some creative plumbing to get the different size tube from the faucet to your drain. There are 3 ports on the faucet (1 on a normal faucet), 1 for clean water from your final filter, 1 normal sized coming from your membrane, and one larger tube to go to your drain. I got my faucet at my local plumbing supply house. (Home Depot didn't have one). The air gap faucet does "burble" for a while after using the water but I consider it a small price to pay to make sure my system stays clean.
Tips for starting up your system:
When I first connected my system, I connected the water line to the input. I disconnected the tube from the leftmost carbon filter and attached a different tube and ran it into my sink. I turned the water on and flushed the excess carbon out of the filters for 5 minutes. This way all that carbon didn't get into my tank and RO membrane. I have no evidence, but I believe this will extend the life of my membrane a little. After connecting everything, I turned the system on and nothing came out. It took about 10-20 minutes for the system to build enough pressure to come out of the faucet. I followed the instructions and ran about 10 gallons through the final filter before using the water.
I also added a quick connect "T" in the line going to my faucet AFTER flushing the system of carbon and ran one side to my faucet and the other to my refrigerator so I have clean ice and cold water. I did the flush first so I wouldn't have to flush the carbon through my ice maker for who knows how long. When I replace the final carbon filter, I will disconnect my fridge until after I flush it again.
Also, since you are stripping your water of most or all of the minerals, please get some good quality liquid trace minerals to add back in with every glass you drink. Our bodies are meant to get a significant amount of minerals from our water.
Enjoy!

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Five Stage Residential Reverse Osmosis System Fifty Gallons Per Day produces pure water fast Most RO's sold in stores locally have only 25 GPD membranes or less! This system will refill your tank more than twice as fast., system features 5-stages of treatment, STAGE 1 - 5 micron sediment pre-filtration for mechanical reduction of rust and particulate, and provides membrane protection STAGE 2 - granular activated carbon pre-treatment filter STAGE 3 - activated carbon block for reduction of tastes, odors, chlorine, & organic impurities STAGE 4 - thin film composite Reverse Osmosis Membrane for reduction of dissolved solids, including the range of toxic heavy metals, plus Giardia & Cryptosporidium cysts STAGE 5 - activated in line carbon post-filtration for final polishing of off-tastes & odors Maintenance:Pre and post filters recommended change every six months for regular usage, or once a year in light usage. RO membrane: Change recommended based on periodic TDS rejection tests. Typical is every two years. Warranty: Components are warranted for one year from date of purchase, excluding membrane, pre & post filters. System comes with complete installation instructions and installation diagram. System dimensions: Main unit 18"H X 16"W X 6"D, Storage tank 11" dia. X 15" high, includes auto-shut off, 1/4" tank ball valve, install pack with feed water adapter, drain saddle, storage tank and faucet spout.Reverse osmosis typically wastes 3 to 4 gallons of water for every gallon it produces.

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Water Filter Reverse Osmosis Faucet Chrome Tip Review

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(More customer reviews)The faucet is well priced, easy to install, and works well. My only complaint is that the lever action is rather stiff for turn on/off. Otherwise, a great value.


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Non air gap long reach faucet for Reverse Osmosis systems and undercounter water filter systems, faucet is chrome with chrome tip and black handle. It is 8.75" tall and has a swivel spout with a reach of 5.5", for 1/4" tubing.Note: not to be used with Reverse Osmosis systems that require an Airgap faucet which has three connections on bottom of the faucet (this faucet has only one connection).

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Watts Premier 531130 Filter-Pure UF-3 3-Stage Water Filtration System Review

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(More customer reviews)this was the 3rd filtration system that I tried.
all of them were similar and in the same price range; this one was the cheapest.
the quality of everything that came in the box was pretty amazing, down to the brass fitting, while the other 2 I tried were PVC.
the knock on this system is the installation manual picture of how to assemble all the washers- it was pretty bad, but I was able to figure it out.
perfect water stream and great taste.
I've had it for a month or so and no leaks or any other issues.
very, very simple to install and I may be the world's worst plumber.

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The Watts Premier Filter-Pure UF-3 Water Filtration Device utilizes three-stage filtration to ensure you get cleaner, healthier drinking water straight from the tap. In addition to reducing lead, chemicals, and chlorine taste and odor, the UF-3 uses Hollow-Fiber technology to trap and remove even the tiniest particles from your water. Featuring a patented space-saving design that is perfect for houses and apartments, the UF-3 can be installed in a matter of minutes.
Three-Stage Filtration Removes ContaminantsThe Watts UF-3 filters drinking water in three stages. Once the system is connected, water from the tap passes through a five-micron sediment filter, followed by a heavy-duty one-micron carbon block filter that reduces lead and chemicals.
The third stage of filtration involves a state-of-the-art UF Hollow Fiber Technology membrane. Hollow Fiber Technology uses standard home water pressure to push water through a semi-permeable membrane. Suspended particles and materials of high molecular weight are unable to pass through the 0.2 micron UF membrane, leaving you with only fresh clean water and dissolved minerals.
This specially formulated filtration process is capable of reducing cryptosporidia, giardia, entamoeba, and toxoplasma, as well as a long list of chemicals--from herbicides and pesticides to disinfection byproducts and gas additives.
Cleaner Water Straight from the TapIt is estimated that VOCs (volatile organic chemicals) are present in one-fifth of the nation's water supplies. These contaminants can enter ground water from a variety of sources, including herbicide and pesticide runoff, gasoline or oil spills, leaking underground fuel tanks, disinfection byproducts, septic system cleaners, and chemicals used in the dry cleaning industry.
The UF-3 keeps you safe from these and other VOCs with its three-stage filtration, so you can turn on the tap with the assurance that you're getting cleaner, healthier drinking water.
Simple Operation for In-Home ConvenienceThanks to technological advances, the UF-3's sophisticated filtration process, which was commonly used only in municipal water treatment plants and hospitals, is now available for home use. The UF-3 is capable of running at low water pressures, and it won't alter the pH of your water. For added convenience, the filtration system doesn't require electricity or a separate holding tank.
Easy Assembly and Filter ReplacementThe UF-3 features unique swivel-valve, push-button assembly that allows for easy initial installation, as well as simple and sanitary one-step filter changes that don't require you to shut off your water source.
The Importance of Drinking Clean WaterWater is critical to proper food digestion, kidney health, brain function, blood health, joint functionality, and more. It's important to make sure that the water you drink is devoid of contaminants. Thankfully, using a Watts water filtration device will ensure consistent quality for all of your drinking and cooking needs. In fact, when you use Watts' high-quality certified water treatment devices and filters, your water will be free of chlorine taste and odors, particles, and many other contaminants that can be detrimental to your health.
*Please refer to the Performance Data Sheet for the complete list of claims for which this system is certified.
An Eco-Friendly ChoiceNot only is the UF-3 filter a healthy choice for you, but it's also a healthy choice for the environment. This filter helps you minimize the harmful environmental consequences of buying bottled water. Incredibly, if a mere ten percent of North America's bottled water intake were reduced by switching to home-filtered water in reusable containers, we could eliminate:
Depending upon which Watts water-filtration product you use, you can prevent up to 16,000 half-liter bottles from being deposited in landfills--all in the time it takes to use and replace a single filter.
The Watts Premier Filter-Pure UF-3 Water Filtration Device is backed by a three-year limited warranty.
What's in the BoxFilter-Pure (UF-3) module (complete with filters), parts bag, faucet bag, and manual.

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