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Countertop reverse osmosis filters - good/bad?

submitted by AugustineOfHippo2 to AskUpgoat 12 hoursMay 13, 2025 12:32:49 ago (+2/-0)     (www.amazon.com)

https://www.amazon.com/s?k=countertop+osmosis+water+filter

Any thoughts on these?


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[ - ] Spaceman84 2 points 12 hoursMay 13, 2025 12:55:22 ago (+2/-0)

They work but are not a good value. Undersink RO filters with a higher flow rate are half the price. These are gadgets for consooomers.

[ - ] AugustineOfHippo2 [op] 0 points 11 hoursMay 13, 2025 13:56:35 ago (+0/-0)

Yeah, good point.

[ - ] allAheadFull 1 point 7 hoursMay 13, 2025 17:25:51 ago (+1/-0)

Probably not great, here is the consumerreports page on them. https://files.catbox.moe/rrhn5l.jpg

I have an undersink, APEC ROE-50. Works great. Filters last a long time. Pretty easy install.

[ - ] Sector2 0 points 5 hoursMay 13, 2025 19:28:07 ago (+0/-0)

Reviews are good. Do you remineralize? Is that an option with that unit?

[ - ] allAheadFull 0 points 5 hoursMay 13, 2025 19:52:18 ago (+0/-0)

You can buy inline re-mineralizers with 1/4" quick connects. They're all chinese so you might just be putting poison back in there. I use "Superieur" brand electrolyte mix. If you're drinking RO water with a meal it's not a big deal. If you drink a gallon of it every day without food it would probably fuck you up.

[ - ] Sector2 0 points 4 hoursMay 13, 2025 20:41:53 ago (+0/-0)

https://www.amazon.com/APEC-Alkaline-Drinking-Water-ROES-PH75/dp/B00NWZ1RCK/

Thanks. Just got the next model up that comes with a remineralizer. I've been putting it off so it's time to just get one and start using it. 75 gallons per day is a pretty crazy number for drinking water at the kitchen sink, but maybe the filters will last based on use.

[ - ] observation1 0 points 11 hoursMay 13, 2025 13:34:05 ago (+0/-0)

Better to install under sink. Get one with a high flow like 100.

If you need a countertop one, you probably already have one.

Stainless teapot and boil on stove for 2 minutes. Allow to cool then refrigerate.

[ - ] Ducktalesooo000ooo 0 points 12 hoursMay 13, 2025 12:38:45 ago (+0/-0)

You can start collecting carnivorous plants if you get one of those.