Whirlpool WHER25 Reverse Osmosis Water Filtration System
With so many on offer these days, it is great to have a name you can trust. This item is certainly that and will be a perfect buy. The distributor have added some great touches and this equals great value.
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RO Unit for an aquarium hobbyist!
Ok...so I'm not the person that's concerned about taste. In fact...most of you reading this don't care about why Reverse osmosis filtering is important for an aquarium....but let me begin on the basics.
1. Yes it wastes somewhere between 4-5 gallons for every 1 gallon it filters.
2. It does take up under the sink space...if your not at all good with plumbing and don't hire a professional.
3. The filters run about 100$ for a full set - 1 pre-filter, 1 post-filter, and 1 Reverse Osmosis filter.
Note: they say you will need to replace every 6 months...If you have hard water and can smell it from the tap, you will likely have to change the filter more often. If you have relatively good clean water the filter could last a year.
4. WHY I USE IT: The option of getting a Reverse Osmosis unit not only softens the water, but removes 99.5% of the bad chemicals in your tap. Chlorine, Chloramine, Flouride...etc. I have special fish that need clean soft water - this...
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Don't change RO filter every 6 mths only pre and post
In the literature the RO membrane does not need to be changed every 6 months, just the pre and post filter. The RO membrane will let you know when it is time by decreased production or pressure. They indicate "The membrane should be replaced after a decrease in water pressure or quality."
Have had mine for 5 years and only changed membrane once. I'm connected to city water and move the post filter to the pre spot and put on a new post filter about every 6 months or so. The pre filter needs to remove big items, the RO membrane removes the disolved solids and the post filter removes the odor. If you have lots of smell to your water, like with some wells, might make sense to change both every time.
Works great, easy to mod
I have had this filter for 6 years and love it. As one reviewer stated "I love water now". I have found a few ways to take this from a really good filter system to an awesome filter system...
First, don't use a water softener if you can help it. If not, then at least put this before the softener. Water softeners work by removing calcium ions (scale) from your water and replacing them with sodium ions. They usually add Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) to your water and this makes your filter have to work harder, requiring more frequent filter replacements.
Second and probably the most important tip, buy a TDS meter. Don't go by the blinking 6 month indicator light. Chances are your filters will last much longer than 6 months. A TDS meter will tell you for sure. Check your water quality once a month. When your TDS starts to rise, it's time to replace your carbon pre-filter. If it goes back down (will be high at first with a new filter), then great. If not, then replace...
Rating : 2.8 out of 5.0
List Price : $199.99
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