After having a few reverse osmosis filters installed under the sink, and every time we moved we had a problem uninstalling and installing at the new place, this water filter was a life safer. It's great. It's free of PBA & other replacement chemicals, like bisphenol-S (or BPS)- which may be just as bad. I only wish it refilled itself.
I was concerned about the regular cleaning process, but it's not that big a deal. Just do it faithfully. When minerals begin to build up on the sides of the tap water tank, I fill it a little above the backwash water line (where most of the minerals are) and let it sit overnight. In the morning I pour the used vinegar into some jugs and keep reusing it for subsequent cleaning (so long as it still gets rid of the minerals). For the usual weekly cleaning I use hot soapy water.
I want to say that we are so very, very pleased with this product. Easy to see for fill up. Compact and wonderful to know that the water we now drink is clean. Have told others about this.
To get a reverse osmosis unit that is so small for counter-top use that doesn't waste a ton of water is awesome. It's quiet and easy to use. The only thing I don't like is that the lid on the back container (the unfiltered container) doesn't come off. It makes it awkward to maneuver into the and out of the sink not sure why it was designed the way it was with the handle inside the lid. Washing out that container is very awkward and it's hard not to bang the lid into the faucet and sink, which worries me that it will break soon. The water tastes like water that has nothing in it. So you do need to add electrolytes/minerals back in.
Great Way to Have Reverse Osmosis Water on the Go!
on July 29, 2019
Posted by: Anonymous
This is a hard-working machine that gives me RO water when I travel. In between trips, I keep it in my bathroom on a table so I can have RO water when I brush my teeth. I will say that it's a little bit challenging to figure out how to pack it because of the specifications airlines have for baggage, but I think I've figured out how best to pack it. I first packed it in my checked baggage, but I would advise against that, because it looked like TSA had roughed it up a bit. I'm going to try putting at least the motor portion in my carryon during an upcoming trip. You do have to be very careful to place the tap water tank exactly right or it will not work.