How to choose the best Reverse Osmosis System?

Water filtration provides a safer, cleaner drinking water method by removing chlorine, chemicals, fluoride and other harmful contaminants that can make their way into your body.

Currently, there are two main different reverse osmosis (RO) water filters on the market; the traditional RO filter and the tankless RO filter. Both filters are very effective in removing various types of toxins. Today, we will review both the pros and cons of these two majority RO water filtration systems

Have you heard about Reverse Osmosis?

Well, have you? To clarify, we felt it best to help you understand the term 'reverse osmosis'. Reverse osmosis is a water purification process that removes contaminants from unfiltered water; this is done when pressure pushes it through a semipermeable membrane. Water flows from the more contaminated side to the less contaminated side to provide clean, superb taste drinking water.

A reverse osmosis water filter can remove contaminants down to 0.0001 microns – so small that only water molecules can squeeze through but virtually nothing else. For example, the RO filtration system can not only reduce dirt, salt, herbicides, and pesticides, just like other activated carbon filters do, it can also filter total dissolved solids (TDS), sodium, fluoride, arsenic and iron.

It is also important to note that it is more environmentally friendly than your go-to bottled water. By installing a RO system at home, you can save much more water and petroleum to produce bottles and deliver the bottled water to the store.
Additionally, these systems are easy to install and maintain and can fit conveniently under our sink.

The Traditional Under-Sink RO Filter

The Traditional Under-Sink RO filter contains a water tank's bladder that stores the filtered water until the user demands it. When there is a water demand, it is pushed out of the bladder by pressure. The process takes just about twenty seconds to fill a cup.

There are several advantages to using the traditional under sink RO filter, including the fact that these filters are usually more affordable than tankless RO systems. The cost of a traditional RO system will range from $150 to $300. The tank serves as a storage container for water which can come in handy, and your glass fills in a short time without waiting for the water to flow through the filter. The RO tank also stores reverse osmosis water in advance, so you can use it even when the water is turned off temporarily.

Another advantage of the traditional RO system is that you have more choice to customize the machine. For example, you can choose clear housings for different stages of filters so that it is more apparent to help you monitor the water quality and remind you to replace the inner filters. Also, it is much more convenient to install an add-on filter to your current machine, like alkaline filter, UV filter, and many more, helping you customize the water filtration system based on your water issue.

Additionally, except for the machines with add-on filters like pump and UV filter, the traditional RO systems usually do not need power supply, which saves energy and is easy to install, since many under sinks do not have a power outlet.

When it comes to the con. The tank itself can take up a considerable amount of space under your sink; having a space cleared to store it is ideal.

If you are interested in getting a traditional RO system, below are some great options.

iSpring RCC7:

• 5 stage Reverse Osmosis water filter
• Does not need power supply
• Certified to NSF/ANSI 58.
• Removes up to 99% of over 1,000 contaminants, including lead (removes up to 98% of lead), chlorine, fluoride, arsenic, asbestos, calcium, sodium, and more.
• Clear see-through 1st stage housing makes filter inspection a snap.
• Easy, do-it-yourself installation and low maintenance

iSpring RCC7AK
• 6 stage Reverse Osmosis water filter
• Does not need power supply
• Certified to NSF/ANSI 58.
• Removes up to 99% of over 1, 000 harmful contaminants like chlorine, fluoride, lead (removes up to 98%), arsenic, asbestos, calcium, sodium and more.
• Adds a final stage - AK filter - to finally restore just the right proportion of healthy minerals and a natural alkaline balance.

iSpring RCC7AK-UV
• 7 stage Reverse Osmosis water filter
• Need power supply
• Certified to NSF/ANSI 58.
• Removes up to 99% of over 1, 000 harmful contaminants like chlorine, fluoride, lead (removes up to 98%), arsenic, asbestos, calcium, sodium and more.
• Add an AK filter to restore the healthy minerals and a natural alkaline balance.
• With an advanced UV stage, it is a great solution for well water and other unreliable water sources like lakes and streams.

The Tankless Reverse Osmosis Water Filter

On the other hand, the Tankless Reverse Osmosis Filter, as the name suggests, does not contain a tank, which is their most noticeable difference.

Another difference is that a power source is required for tankless RO systems since they need a higher water pressure to increase the water steam from the faucet.

The advantages of owning the Tankless RO Filter range from instantaneously delivering water considering there is no water tank attached to it. Also, there will be less space required to store it.

When it comes to the cons, tankless RO systems tend to be much more expensive than those RO water filters with a tank. The lack of a storage tank can also become an inconvenience when the water is cut off temporarily. Additionally, many houses do not usually have a power outlet under the sink, so you may have to consider installing one if you have a tankless RO system.

RO500

• Experiences less waiting time when you fill up your cup with the fast flow rate of up to 0.4 gallons per minute
• Removes TDS, lime scale, lead (removes up to 98%), chlorine, fluoride, arsenic, asbestos, calcium, sodium, and more.
• Pure water to waste water ratio(up to 2: 1), saving water waste by up to 400% compared to a traditional RO system
• Frees more space in your under-sink storage area
• Smart faucet with a real-time TDS and indicator to monitor your water quality

With all that we have discussed in this article with regards to owning both of these filters, we hope we made your decision-making process a little easier.

Have you decided if you will use a tank or a tankless RO filter? Consider your options, sleep on it, maybe even flip a coin, but regardless of your choice, you’ve made a step in the right direction choosing cleaner, fresher and safer drinking water for you and your loved ones!

Looking for the best filtration system for your family and loved ones can be confusing, but by doing a bit of research, and relying on iSpring Water Systems, you will be able to find the best products and services that fit your family’s needs. Contact iSpring experts at 678-261-7611 (M-F, 8:30 - 5:30 EST) or email us at [email protected], if you have any questions about choosing the right water filtration systems. We are happy to help!