How much of a difference is there between Reverse Osmosis systems and this one? Looking to brew with it. Thanks.
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This is just a 2 filter sediment filtration. It will take out down to 1 micro depending on what filter you put in it. A reverse osmosis will filter most everything out of the water, but it is more expensive.
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Great for brewing. Have used on 6 batches so far and works great. You can hook up to the kitchen sink with an adapter and some food grade hoses. I like the taste better than RO and it is much faster. If you are doing full grain, RO is very difficult to use because usually limited to 2-5 gallons an hour. When I had an RO unit, I would have to set aside gallons of water the night before because it would take forever to replenish.
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I am on city water and from that I hook up to a reverse osmosis system and to the hot/cold water dispenser. Maybe a bit of overkill but I prefer water from reverse osmosis rather than carbon or paper filters.
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I don't have this system yet but am looking at it. I saw this question posted on the 28401E model and it was stated that the difference between the two was that the 28401E is an older model and the 28403E is the newer model. The newer 28403E has a water softening system on it.
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As I know it a RO filtration system will remove 96% of all contaminates. You probably have no better choice. We have 2 one at work and one at home and these are used exclusively for drinking water and ice maker water. They have both worked great and once you see what just the prefilter removes you will be amazed. I would highly recommend and RO system even if you think you have good water. Our employees haul water home.
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They use reverse osmosis purified water not USPHonestly I don't know anything about it but here is what I found hope it helps. I switched from Vitamin shop brand because of price. http://www.nutrigold.co.uk/water-filters/reverse-osmosis-water-filter.html
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Hi Kenny: For fluoride reduction we recommend a reverse osmosis system. Thank You, WaterFiltersOnline
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ONLY filter system that gets rid of viruses and bacteria are reverse osmosis systems and one other but i forget the name. This filters just sediment. Amazon has some really affordable reverse osmosis systems. ispring is a popular one. I have yet to get around to buy one for myself but it is on my list of ones. MAKE sure you boil the water to be safe. You maybe find with not doing it but is it really worth it?This filter is only 5nm, which is nothing when you look at the size of viruses. there are some cool interactive websites that shows the sizes of planets people Bactria viruses and plank (smaller than atoms) ONLY filter system that gets rid of viruses and bacteria are reverse osmosis systems and one other but i forget the name. This filters just sediment. Amazon has some really affordable reverse osmosis systems. ispring is a popular one. I have yet to get around to buy one for myself but it is on my list of ones. MAKE sure you boil the water to be safe. You maybe find with not doing it but is it really worth it?This filter is only 5nm, which is nothing when you look at the size of viruses. there are some cool interactive websites that shows the sizes of planets people Bactria... » Read More ONLY filter system that gets rid of viruses and bacteria are reverse osmosis systems and one other but i forget the name. This filters just sediment. Amazon has some really affordable reverse osmosis systems. ispring is a popular one. I have yet to get around to buy one for myself but it is on my list of ones. MAKE sure you boil the water to be safe. You maybe find with not doing it but is it really worth it?This filter is only 5nm, which is nothing when you look at the size of viruses. there are some cool interactive websites that shows the sizes of planets people Bactria viruses and plank (smaller than atoms) « Show Less
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Do not know but I thought I noticed a difference when I used tap water rather than filtered ice water from the fridge. The tap water was better. I must compare with bottled water.
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I did not use the filters as we have a whole house system on our home as well and a reverse osmosis drinking water system. I only used the RO water in the fountian. My bulldog puppy has they unit chewed up with in a week :(
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Only differences I can see, as stated by J. and Donkey Kong, is the size; 12 cup VS. 14 cup, & the 'Extreme Brew Technology' which saves 25% in brewing time. It does brew quickly, that is true!
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I have the he version for my kombucha. The spigot is plastic and it's terrible, I just tried cleaning it out and it still barely drips. I plan to buy a stainless less steel spigot also offered on Amazon. I have always read that stainless steel is actually preferable for kombucha brewing, even compared to glass and especially plastic.
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The pre and post filter remove particles and they need to be replaced every six months. The RO Membrane (Reverse Osmosis) is a permeable membrane that lets pure water go through but not the bad stuff like arsenic, chlorine, etc. This cartridge is what makes the entire system work.We have well water and for my water I get about three years out of the RO Filter. My wife is the one with sensitive taste. When the water has no taste I know the RO is OK. When she tells me she can taste the water I know it's past time to change it.
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I don't know, but any reverse osmosis system that I know of, filters more impurities than any other system. In my review I suggested calling the manufacturer. They are real people who answer the phone, there is nothing automated, and they can answer that question.
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I think it doesn't. My filtration system has the reverse osmosis system embedded in the system so it doesn't need it. I've had this faucet for a long time now and it is excellent. Just in case. Hope this helps!!!!
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No reverse osmosis, just a dual cartridge filter. Check here: http://www.aquasana.com/product_detail.php?product_id=5 My original filters lasted about 6 months, that's 120.00 a year for filters.
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Hello Michele, I would be glad to answer your question. The X01-CTC does support the reverse osmosis upgrade (RO). Thank You, BottleLess Direct Customer Care
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Water comes out in second purified, but water taste quality is not equivalent to bottled water. Also, its overpriced, because you can buy reverse osmosis system and it taste grate. You can fill Keurig reservoir, and its very easy to install. I purchased but returned it because it did not have the taste of water. Also, the filter are $30 a piece, change in 6 months. I thought, reverse osmosis would be perfect with few bucks extra. If you dont care about taste of water, this is perfect. Easy to install and replace with different faucets.