Waterdrop RO Reverse Osmosis Water Filtration System, 600 GPD, 2:1 Pure to Drain, Tankless, Smart Panel, Composite Multi-Stage, FCC Listed, USA…
$359.00
Last updated on April 6, 2024 12:32 am Details
$359.00
Nikolay Klyushkin –
Great tasting water. Easy to Install. Compact size. That’s exactly what we need . Hope it lasts long !!!!
Guildenstern42 –
I got this RO system primarily to provide water for cooking, plants, and humidifiers. Very happy with the product so far, although I cannot speak to its longevity yet. It’s reasonably quiet when running (produces a hum that’s not a whole lot louder than the running water itself), has a decent output flow rate, and gets my TDS levels down to below 10 if I’m patient (my starting levels are around 340). As some reviewers mention, you must be aware that it takes the product running for awhile (30-60 sec) if it’s been sitting unused, to get the full filtering effect. If I measure the TDS output right away, it’s over 150ppm. It gradually decreases over 30-60 seconds to a stable 4-8 ppm. Depending on what I’m doing with the water, I’ll just let the faucet run before I use it. If the TDS levels are important to you, I strongly recommend getting an inexpensive digital TDS meter and verifying for yourself.
Installation was not too difficult – you may need to pull out your dishwasher to find an outlet to plug the system in (it won’t work without power), and you’ll need to make 2 connections to your existing plumbing. You’ll need some teflon tape to connect the input “Tee” adapter to your cold water line, and you’ll need to connect the waste output line to your drain. I used a drain line adapter with quick-connect fitting so I didn’t have to do any drilling. I just removed my dishwasher hose from the disposal nipple, added on the drain line adapter, and then put the hose back on, as well as the outline from the RO system (see second pic). The one I used is this one: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B078Z2CQ4G/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
You’ll have to run the faucet for a full 30 minutes after you install it to clear the filters and have the water be ready to use. Have towels ready and check for leaks (I had to tighten the Tee adapter on the cold water inlet because it had a little leak).
Bronte –
My husband installed this system flawlessly and we are so impressed with the improvement in our drinking water quality straight from the tap!
Only error in the instructions is the drill hole suggested should have been way bigger then necessary. Luckily my hubby is super handy and realized he only needed to drill the hole the size of the spout, not the 1” circle sticker the instructions provided.
Overal totally worth the investment
Joey D –
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My review would be a lot better if I didn’t feel like I was a victim of false advertising. Sure…they will find a way to tell you that it produces a 2:1 waste ratio, but it’s kinda like how my car can go from 0-60 mph in 2.73 seconds if I drop it out of an airplane. For all practical purposes, this system wastes a lot more water than advertised.
Before I get into it, let us start with the good:
Super easy to install (after you cut a hole in your countertop). Water tastes good. Not too noisy. Compact compared to some of the other systems, which is great if you have limited space. Oh…and customer service was pleasant and helpful.
Now the rest:
I decided to collect the wastewater in a 3-gallon jug for watering plants. After a couple of weeks, it seemed like I was having to empty the jug far too often, so I decided to check how much waste one cup of RO water produced. I attached a video showing what I found.
One cup of RO produced 1.5 cups of waste, for a 2:3 ratio! Nowhere near the advertised 2:1! So, I made the video and contacted customer support thinking there was something wrong with my system. Nope….
The advertised 2:1 ratio is calculated (as far as I can tell) when the system is running at its optimal rate and the initial waste and end waste are not considered a factor (they told me not to measure the water that continued to pour out of the waste tube after the faucet was off when calculating my ratios). Seems odd to not count water spilling out of the waste tube as waste, but that’s what they wanted. I guess the initial and end waste would be inconsequential if you were running the system continuously for extended periods of time, but not for someone simply looking for a glass of water. So…if you are planning on using the RO system to fill a drinking glass, count on wasting more water than you get to drink.
The efficiency does improve the longer you have the faucet on.
1 cup RO: 2:3 ratio
2 cups RO: 1:1 ratio
4 cups RO: 4:3 ratio
I don’t know how many cups until you get to the advertised 2:1 ratio, but it is well out of the average use range.
In all fairness, it is completely possible that all undersink RO companies calculate their ratios the same way. I haven’t researched yet and will update the review when/if I get around to it.
Gary Bauer –
Wonderful replacement for our old tank and filter unit. Far more efficient and fast. Definitely recommend.