The new system was very time consuming to install. I doubt that the trouble was worth the result and we certainly hope this will not increase our already high cost of the filters.
This product does a good job on my water. I use water for baking breads.I hate having to change filter because it is so hard, directions say not to use tools but that is only way to get it done. The battery is useless because of being under sink, just a waste of money
As an under sink filter goes, the AQ5200 is the best. The system is easy to install and cartridges are quick and easy to change. The filters last a long time. I'm on a well and this filter makes the water taste and smell perfect. These cartridges were an automatic upgrade from a previous version and really do the job.
Then new design seems to have been intended to improve replacement difficulty but, although better, is still not easy. Since the mounting is 2 screws slotted through a plastic backing, it will always be loose and pop off when you attempt to replace the cartridge cases into the base. also recently one of the O rings went bad and when water was turned on it sprayed out all along the seam - quite the mess.