Thoughts on this reverse osmosis water system?

[General of Darkness]

I wanna get the fluoride out of my drinking water and I read that this "under sink" system was fairly good.

http://www.freedrinkingwater.com/ro-45-detail.htm

[Bullion_Bob]

I've had a 4 stage for about 7 years now (looks identical except for the center charcoal filter). Read the fine print on how much fluoride it filters, it varies.

Biggest thing is to make sure you can get replacement parts years down the line long after the fact. My original RO membrane is still going, and I use RO to cook with all the time. Food definitely tastes better.

Fortunately my water source is not fluoridated but, without question, I've had bottled water taste much worse than what I get from mine.

I've only replaced two charcoal filters since buying it. Very low cost of ownership (depending on how bad the water source is to begin with).

You should have one yesterday.

[k-os]

I've had a RO system in my house for 7 or 8 years. I have a well, so I wasn't worried about fluoride, but drinking sulfur water wasn't very appetizing. Blech.

RO is the best tasting water I have ever had. There are other debates here on GSUS about distilled vs. RO concerning trace minerals. Check them out, too.

[General of Darkness]

Thanks guys, but is that system seem like a good system?

[Gaillo]

Back when I lived in the city, I owned a system VERY similar to that one... almost identical in appearance actually. It did what it advertised, very well, I did not need to change the filters often, and the water came out tasting very good when compared to tap. I moved from the house I installed it in to another, started drinking distilled, and never bought another RO system. Should have taken the unit with me when I moved, but it all worked out alright... I now have well water access and a distillation unit so I don't miss the RO.

[k-os]

Thanks guys, but is that system seem like a good system?


I couldn't tell you for sure, but it looks a lot like the one I purchased 7-8 years ago for about the same price. I think the only thing I would do differently is have a larger storage tank (if you have room for it). I think my storage tank is 4 gallons. It's not a big deal though, particularly for one person. A family would certainly need a larger storage tank.

[Bullion_Bob]

Thanks guys, but is that system seem like a good system?


Seems to have good parts support from various manufacturers. A lot of people seem to sell the RO-45. The charcoal filters are all pretty generic/interchangable and standard fare.

The filter itself is made by Dow http://www.water-filters-purifiers-softeners.com/a/ppf/id/118/pt/TW30-1812-36/shopexd.asp

Send Dow an email on what percentages the filter performs at for various compounds, particularly fluoride.

[General of Darkness]

Thanks everyone.

[cedarchopper]

Thanks guys, but is that system seem like a good system?


No, way over priced. You can get a 6 stage 100 gallon a day system for half that on ebay, with clear canisters and an alkaline final filter.

[General of Darkness]

Thanks guys, but is that system seem like a good system?


No, way over priced. You can get a 6 stage 100 gallon a day system for half that on ebay, with clear canisters and an alkaline final filter.


Cedar, can you recommend some, I'm a newb to this.

[cedarchopper]

Thanks guys, but is that system seem like a good system?


No, way over priced. You can get a 6 stage 100 gallon a day system for half that on ebay, with clear canisters and an alkaline final filter.


Cedar, can you recommend some, I'm a newb to this.


This is what I have and who I bought from. My girlfriend just bought one from him and I installed it a couple of nights ago...she is very happy with it. I think he is still offering free shipping...and he is reliable. Also sells replacement filters for a good price.

http://jimstrains.com/?mainURL=/store/item/1hqsw/Reveres_Osmosis_Systems/100_GPD_6_stage.html

[General of Darkness]

Thanks guys, but is that system seem like a good system?


No, way over priced. You can get a 6 stage 100 gallon a day system for half that on ebay, with clear canisters and an alkaline final filter.


Cedar, can you recommend some, I'm a newb to this.


This what I have and who I bought from. My girlfriend just bought one from him and I installed it a couple of nights ago...she is very happy with it. I think he is still offering free shipping...and he is reliable. Also sells replacement filters for a good price.

http://jimstrains.com/?mainURL=/store/item/1hqsw/Reveres_Osmosis_Systems/100_GPD_6_stage.html


Sweet, I just ordered one.

[Glass]

Do these things do Fluoride?

[cedarchopper]

Do these things do Fluoride?




yes.

[ArgenteumTelum]

RO and distilled water are both devoid of mineral content. It is absolutely necessary to supplement your diet with a high grade mineral supplement. In seeking homeostasis, the body will rob minerals from your largest mineral banks, bones and teeth, and minerals are required for the best functioning of organs. I use a Pi water system and can live without total fluoride removal--it's very difficult to remove. We all make choices.... just hope this contributes to the thread.
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[jaybone]

That looks like a good system, if not a little pricey.
I have this one:
http://www.amazon.com/RO-TFM-4SV-Premier-4-Stage-Reverse-Osmosis/dp/B000E77I0E/ref=sr_1_11?ie=UTF8&s=hi&qid=1284730027&sr=8-11
and like it alot.
I already bought two complete sets of filters and an extra membrane for the pantry. That is a biggie; some units use a proprietary cartridge size, you want something that can be bought off the shelf, standard 10" filters and a standard size membrane.

The membrane is what is doing the work, see if it comes with a major brand like a Dow Filmtec. I think most membranes are made by Dow and rebranded.

If you want to get fluoride completely out, then I suggest adding an activated alumina filter after the membrane and before the final carbon filter. These tend to become exhausted quickly, but it the membrane removes the majority of the F the alumina will polish off the rest.

Or just add a drop of some sort of ionic calcium to your glass, I use pickling lime. Calcium binds to fluoride rapidly and tightly; CaF is highly insoluble in water and will pass right through you.