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Reddit mentions of APEC Water Systems RO-CTOP Portable Countertop Reverse Osmosis Water Filter System, Installation-Free, fits Most Standard Faucet
Sentiment score: 6
Reddit mentions: 11
We found 11 Reddit mentions of APEC Water Systems RO-CTOP Portable Countertop Reverse Osmosis Water Filter System, Installation-Free, fits Most Standard Faucet. Here are the top ones.
- Hooks up to most STANDARD FAUCET in minutes. Just plug and drink! Lightweight, installation-free system. It’s NOT compatible with pull-out faucets, special size designer faucets and sprayer faucets
- Top rated brand, high performance reverse osmosis drinking water systems
- Highest grade 4-Stage ultra-pure system provides refreshing crisp taste superior to bottled water
- 90 GPD portable system built with high capacity filters for reliable, long lasting performance, works for water pressure 40-80psi
- Perfect for apartments, condos, motor homes, retirement homes, seniors, students & travelers
Features:
Specs:
Color | white |
Height | 6.5 Inches |
Length | 14 Inches |
Weight | 7 Pounds |
Width | 6 Inches |
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https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00IB14XDU/ref=ox_sc_sfl_title_11?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A2M18O26V9DT3Z
This is your best option if you live in an apartment, get an under-the-sink version if you own your property. Distilled water has no fluoride, yes. But it is dangerous because it saps all of your body's minerals from the intestinal tract which is not good. Also the way the water is distilled, chlorine and other cleaning chemicals (which are 1000x more harmful than fluoride) also evaporate with the steam and make its way back into the water when condensed. So yeah best option is a 3-stage Reverse osmosis water purifier.
I have this one: https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00IB14XDU/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1499704754&sr=8-2&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=portable+reverse+osmosis&dpPl=1&dpID=41BwdqsWNnL&ref=plSrch
> Brita
https://www.amazon.com/APEC-Countertop-Water-Installation-Free-RO-CTOP/dp/B00IB14XDU
If you can afford it and and willing to hook that up to the sink and wait 10 minutes to fill up a jug then that's worth it for the best tasting water ever.
This one you gotta install so depending on where you live if you own or rent then this might be worth it https://www.amazon.com/APEC-WFS-1000-Capacity-Under-Sink-Water/dp/B00TT9I2PS
I also rent and bought this guy: APEC Water - US Made - Countertop Reverse Osmosis Water Filter - Portable & Installati... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00IB14XDU/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_awd_Sn.OwbE0WQ5B2
Very easy to setup. I have the tube going into a glass water tank beside my kitchen sink. I can take a picture later if you're interested. I tested the water coming out and was amazed at the difference.
Too bad RO is so energy intensive, otherwise the water departments would switch in a heartbeat.
It's not a pitcher but we use an [APEC countertop filtration system] (https://www.amazon.com/APEC-Countertop-Water-Installation-Free-RO-CTOP/dp/B00IB14XDU/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1539917641&sr=8-3&keywords=apec+countertop). It's $229 and a bit more if you go for the UV filter. You can also get a re-mineralization filter that adds calcium.
It attaches to the end of a faucet with a bypass. We live in an apartment and they had no issues with us installing it. I don't think there's any all-in-one pitcher (like Brita) that will come close to most bottled waters.
APEC is pricey compared to pitchers, but the savings is worth it if your drinking something like Evian for 100% of your water.
I bought a counter top model when I was in my apartment. In fact, I believe I still have it....
This is it. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00IB14XDU/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_GLSxDbN5X2RTQ
I justified the purchase because we also used it for our drinking water. 220 bucks up front and no more buying water at all
I just had my last Baja Blast!
Back to drinking something that's free. Water + good filter.
With all that money we're saving I recommend this filter. https://www.amazon.com/APEC-Water-Countertop-Reverse-Osmosis/dp/B00IB14XDU/
I've been happy with this. Had it for about 16 months.
APEC Portable Countertop Reverse Osmosis Water Filter System, Installation-Free, fits most STANDARD FAUCET (RO-CTOP) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00IB14XDU/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_gqWHDbA54HXBD
I have over a hundred air plants I soak them all. It removes everything. My TDS is zero. https://www.amazon.com/APEC-Countertop-Water-Installation-Free-RO-CTOP/dp/B00IB14XDU/ref=mp_s_a_1_5?keywords=countertop+ro+system&qid=1562207663&s=gateway&sprefix=countertop+ro&sr=8-5
Sorry, I'm still too inexperienced to provide advice. I found a counter-top R.O. system for $250. If it lasts a year, that's $21 a month to avoid hauling water from elsewhere, or spend the time and resources experimenting with dropping the TDS. Compare the tap water in my comment above vs. Brita vs. this R.O. system:
Brita = pH7.0, ~710ppm TDS
R.O. = pH9.2, ~50ppm TDS
The Brita does almost nothing to TDS, but apparently removes some calcium carbonate. The high pH on the R.O. is likely not a concern because there's very little substance affecting the pH- adding anything will bring the water to that supplement's pH pretty quickly.
Boiling city water is really unnecessary, and although filter pitchers will improve taste, don't remove the worst things in city water. I'm really happy with the RO filter I've been using for over a year: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00IB14XDU