6 MUST HAVE Reverse Osmosis Water System Features -- don't buy before watching!

Reverse Osmosis water filter systems are a dime a dozen these days, and not all RO setups are created equal. But how do you choose a system that checks all the boxes? Join John Woodard in this video as we walk you through six features you should look for when choosing a reverse osmosis system for your home.

0:00 Introduction
0:27 Functionality
1:57 Efficiency
2:34 Maintenance
3:49 Proprietary vs. Standard Filters
5:38 Remineralization
6:37 Is the system easily upgradeable?

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[angelsong]

The permeate pump? I had no idea this was happening. We are on metered water so, thinking about the environment and the wasting of water is very important!
Thank you for this information.

[GEMSGuy]

Fantastic content thanks for educating us

[silberfarb]

Please elaborate on why you think tankless doesn't work. thank you.

[LarryB-inFL]

A good video. Some comments:
You point out that waste water is an environmental concern, but miss the extreme wastefulness of quick replace cartridges having a big plastic housing that is one time use.
Glad you pointed out the (ridiculous!) extra costs of the proprietary filters...I am dealing with that with my Whirlpool, and they have gotten so expensive that I am throwing the system out and starting over!!!!

[Sylvan_dB]

The standard filters and housings may be more effort to maintain, but as you earlier mentioned being environmentally conscious... The standard filter unit creates much less waste during routine maintenance, and if repairs are needed being able to replace just the broken component is much less wasteful.

An R.O. system can be really cheap or a lot more efficient. My R.O. system produces less than 1 gallon of "waste" for each gallon of product at less than 10 TDS when I run long cycles. I think that's pretty good.

I'm on a well, with good water at 40-60 PSI pressure. My RO system uses standard 2.5x10 prefilters and an inline post filter (that I've wondered about switching out for a standard housing but the inline lasts a long time). I have a booster pump and a second RO membrane ("staged concentrate") to increase efficiency for a very small increase in TDS. As I'm still well under 10 TDS output, that seems fine. The concentrate goes into my condensate sump where it gets pumped out onto the lawn. I think my next improvement is a non-pressurized storage tank with a distribution pump. Maybe at least 10 up to 20 gallon tank that starts the R.O. when it is about 3/4 empty to automate running long cycles. A first flush addon might also be nice so the initial high TDS output ("TDS creep") would go with the concentrate instead of into the product tank.

[angelsong]

Our water comes from a municipal well which filters through lava rock (we live in Idaho, so, we live on a large lava bed.) Very interesting to know that minerals are removed and can be added back in.

[mikechapin]

Yeah the standard cartridges are much cheaper and easy to acquire but have you ever seen one filter housing blowout cracked from being aged I'm having to replace o-rings or lubricate o-rings with the proprietary cartridge you get all new filter media and the housing and new o-rings on the cartridge so every year you're replacing the parts that stress. You're sacrificing quality with the permeate pump. You're getting TDS creep in the storage tank. So that's a trade-off. I'm not going to say the name of the white one on the left but I have used that unit for 30 years it is the most dependable reverse osmosis system I have ever seen in 30 years and still today is an icon of quality. Now the price we can definitely argue about

[AirborneSapper]

Excellent Video Sir Thank you very much !!!!

[SteveC-pkio]

Good video, lots of info. What would make RO system spit air before the water a few times a month?

[Jay-Still]

Why do you say stay away from tankless RO syatems

[FrnkSanchez]

Do I need a sediment and carbon filter (aka 3stage filter) for my RO system if I already have a wholehouse filter? I was thiking that question so technically I can only run stage 4-6 and reduce cost?

[Faith]

what is the cartridge for adding back in the minerals on the traditional RO?

[ee]

I’m getting a countertop RO. It’s just about 30$ difference adding the UV to it. I live in a city and I don’t think bacteria is an issue, but for the $30 price would it be worth it getting with UV protection? Any negative that could out of the UV? Like radiation etc?

[BilliamBikes]

Is this a whole home unit? If not is there one you recommend?

[ZrkiKenpachi]

Hi, how many carbon filter do we need in prefilter. Many product uses two carbon filter. Is single carbon filter enough?

[angelsong]

Which system would you recommend for a home with 3 people. Daily, we would only be using purified water for 12 cups of coffee and another gallon per day for drinking.
Our water is metered and comes from a small municipal well.
I would like to invest in a high quality system that will be easily serviceable by the company who manufacturers it. There is an ample amount of space under the sink.
Thank you.

[van]

what about nano and micro plastics coming off this big jungle of plastic parts.

[lowridingtrucks]

Confused as heck, just want one that family can use for clean water daily with filter cost to a minimum. Anyone?

[LouiseLLee]

Don’t understand why so many think you need to add minerals to your water. When in reality, water is meant too hydrate, food is where we get our minerals!

[lyleburns]

Can't we get all the minerals we need from our food if we're eating whole real food?