APEC Water Systems RO-90 Ultimate Series Top Tier Supreme Certified High Output 90 GPD Ultra Safe Reverse Osmosis Drinking Water Filter System, Chrome Faucet

9 reviews for APEC Water Systems RO-90 Ultimate Series Top Tier Supreme Certified High Output 90 GPD Ultra Safe Reverse Osmosis Drinking Water Filter System, Chrome Faucet

1. 

   Rated 5 out of 5

   doc – 13 August 2024

   
   We moved into a home in a little town in New Hampshire built in 2003 that has the water supply from a deep well..the second well on this property. We had the water tested and were dismayed when the results indicated we had Arsenic in our water 5 times the acceptable level for drinking set by the state. We had hoped to have a Arsenic mitigation system put in, but could not due to physical constraints of the home. After a lot of research and the purchase of another filter system that promised to remove the Arsenic….and failed to do so…we decided to buy this reverse osmosis filter system. It promised to remove Arsenic and has more filtering options than the previous system. It was delivered pretty quickly and I was a bit concerned when the system included paperwork that mentioned there are multiple types of Arsenic and this system does not remove ALL the types…so my optimism turned somewhat pessimistic. Installation was a breeze..I flushed the system multiple times during a four day period, just to make sure I had a good flush and had the water tested. Our water test passed…the system did what it promised to do and we now have water we can drink…and it tastes good too. I only have good things to say about this system..easy install..does what it says it will do. What more can you want. We are so grateful!!

2. 

   Rated 5 out of 5

   Dominic Martinelli – 31 October 2024

   
   This was an easy install and everything went smoothly. The water tastes great. I did a ton of research prior to purchasing and I’m very happy with this system.

3. 

   Rated 5 out of 5

   Carol Ann R. – 27 September 2024

   
   We had a Rainsoft RO system for years until the daily water output was so pathetic that we started hunting for a new system. And after a lot of research, we settled on the APEC RO-90. Suddenly we had RO water by the gallon anytime we wanted. We use it for drinking and cooking purposes and, nearly a year later, we’ve never run out of RO water even once!This five-stage system produces great results. And it was relatively easy to install in the location of our old Rainsoft unit. Our only regret is that we didn’t find this system sooner. Right now, we are ordering our first yearly filter replacements, a three-filter package that costs $49.99 here on Amazon. So the annual maintenance is affordable and looks to be easy as well.We could have spent hundreds more on an RO system but this does great for us and a pretty decent initial price. We’d recommend it to anybody.

4. 

   Rated 5 out of 5

   ronen – 11 August 2016

   
   A lot of good descriptive reviews here, I’ll add mine here but will focus on my perspective as someone living in Israel.Israel is an arid country which in recent years made a big transition to desalination. The national water company (called “Mekorot”) is using >50% desalinated water from the Mediterranean Sea mixed with about 25% water taken from the Galilee sea (which is actually a fresh water lake) and the rest comes from mountain and coastal plain aquifer. Water then travels in the “national conduit” to various regions in Israel.The water in Israel are heavily treated, mostly because the national conduit is an open system, i.e. water travel in big pipes that are open to air and elements (e.g. rain water), but also because aquifer can become polluted with industrial waster and fertilizers, so does the Galilee sea.Also chlorine is added and recently fluoride as well. not to mention whatever is picked up from pipes until it reaches the kitchen tap.Local mineral water companies (with strong brands) draw from fountains in mountainous areas and bottle onsite, but are exposed to the same contamination of aquifer. For instance, one very strong brand I examined had 3 times of what considered (in the U.S) the max safe concentration of nitrates.I hope I’m successful so far at convincing you why water filtration is important in Israel.Now comes the question, what are the options? for most people in Israel who don’t want to research too much it’s these:1. water pitcher filters, like Brita2. Tami4 – a water bar that combines carbon filter with UV lamp3. bottled water, e.g. mineral water4. there are some local vendors who install advanced water filtration systems like Everpure or some Reverse Osmosis systemsNext, why I think all of the above options are either not sufficient or cost effectivewater pitcher filter – relatively cheap but only filters chlorine and stops some sediments like dust. you’re still exposed to a lot of chemicals and heavy metals in the waterWater bar vendors – VERY high initial investment (~$1000) and high maintenance (~$150 year), not to mention if their equipment breaks you have to pay for repair. Also it’s merely a carbon filter with a UV lamp, with some cold/hot function. I really don’t think it’s worth the money, especially since the UV lamp is there to kill the germs that grow in the machine itself. important to realize the due to the chlorine and UV treatment by the national water company, small chance of bacteria to survive in Israel’s normal tap water.Bottled mineral water – relatively expensive, need to carry from supermarket, or pay a monthly fee to the vendor to deliver to your house. Also not eco friendly (plastic), exposed to aquifer contamination (almost zero regulation and testing by government) and some say under heat conditions plastic can dissolve into the water.But most importantly, from TDS meter readings I’ve made, tap water and mineral water have the same TDS levels, while unlikely that healthy mineral concentration (e.g. calcium, magnesium, potassium) is any different. In some brands mineral water TDS was even much higher than normal tap water.Local Reverse Osmosis Vendors – at best they are importers who lock you in high maintenance fees. worst case they import cheap chinese systems. You pay a premium for them to import, install and maintain the system for you.I chose APEC RO-90 after hours and hours of research. It’s very important for me to say APEC did NOT ask me to write this review and I’m doing it because I think their product and service is amazing and I’d like to give back.Even after shipping and Israeli customs fees, the RO-90 was cheaper and more cost effective than any of the alternatives I specified.What I really like1. packaging was excellent and the product is robust, The system was intact and I had no worry about that.2. installation was very easy, everything just connects beautifully. I installed it in a few hours (I like to read the manual very thoroughly)3. water tastes great, even my pregnant wife who is very sensitive to tastes said she liked it4. TDS went down from 260ppm (tap water) to 15ppm (after RO-90 treatment)5. the included tap is elegant and fits nicely on our kitchen counter6. system is VERY quiet, can’t hear it7. customer service is really good, I already talked to them twice about questions I had, they respond really quickly and their reps are knowledgeable.8. maintenance is cheap considering the other options, and I have full control over the process.What I don’t like1. the installation guides needs to be more specific about first run – you shouldn’t drink first 2-3 tanks, open the tap and let them drain.2. the feed water adapter should come with more options, I had to buy 1/2” to 3/8” adapter to make it work with my pipes – cost me another $10What still needs to be tested1. my water bill, but I checked in my house water gauge that the system stops working once the tank is full, so I’m Ok for now.2. TDS measures at 15-25ppm at the moment, customer service promised it will go down even further, although I’m fine with that level as well.All in all, I’m am very happy with this product. water quality is excellent and it gives me peace of mind I’ve made a cost effective and healthy choice.Final note:During my internet research on the long term health concerns of reverse osmosis water I’ve made some interesting discoveries. This is a long subject and I believe I researched it well enough to make an educated decision. I’m tempted to post my thoughts about it here but this review seems long as it is. perhaps some comments might convince me to update this review with some key learnings. For the time being I would like to say this:Almost all resources you’ll find on negative long term health effects of reverse osmosis water are based on the World Health Organization research from the 80’s. That research had some notable flaws in it and it tends to dramatize concerns. I believe that for people living in western countries and use home reserve osmosis system most of those concerns are not relevant. Reverse osmosis water are safe to drink, especially if you consider the alternatives.

5. 

   Rated 5 out of 5

   Jason – 11 April 2024

   Great taste
   First time installer. Instructions made for a very easy install. Water tastes very clean. Took about a week to get used to taste of alkaline/remineralized water.I bought glass bottles to refrigerate water so now I have the best tasting water around

6. 

   Rated 5 out of 5

   AndrésV – 8 October 2020

   Sistema Genial
   Es un sistema super padre, fácil de instalar aún cuando tuve que perforar granito, pero eso es otra cosa, las instrucciones son sencillas, considerar colocar muy bien el teflón en las terminaciones de metal y contar con la herramienta necesaria, el tiempo de llenado fue poco más de una hora ya que cuento con bomba de presión para todo el sistema hidráulico. Consideren tener buena presión o instalar una bomba con el sistema. No tiene sabor y no tiene acidez.

7. 

   Rated 5 out of 5

   Keremusta – 28 August 2020

   Very good quality and easy installation
   Very good quality RO filterDecent manual and instructions for installationSo far so goodOnly had leakage from the needle valve however fixed the issue with using more teflon tape inside and wrapping outside with water leakage pipe repair tape.Now working perfectly

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   Rated 5 out of 5

   PABLO R PREISSER – 18 October 2017

   Sorprendente cambio de calidad en el agua
   Fácil de instalar, pero asegúrate de tener la presión adecuada (50 – 80 psi) para que se llene el tanque que viene en el sistema de purificación, de otra forma tienes que instalar una bomba para pecera que aumente la presión que entre al sistema. Las partículas por millón que recibo en Cuajimalpa, marca 96 PPM, después de filtrarse el agua, me marca 03 PPM. ¡Increíble!. Incluso el agua embotellada marca 50 a 60 PPM y el filtro sencillo que instalé para los hielos del refrigerador, solamente reduce la mala calidad a 70 PPM. En resumen, vale la pena invertir en este sistema.

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   Rated 5 out of 5

   Samuel – 16 August 2018

   Super Service
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