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Question by Jason: Whole house water filtration systems or just under sink?
I have very hard water where I live & I was wondering if it would be worth it to invest in a whole house water filtration system or if I should just get an under sink reverse osmosis system w/ the storage tank for drinking water?
I would be more inclined to get the whole house water filtration system if I could determine how beneficial it is for other things…
Is this water a lot better for your skin?
What about when washing your clothes? Does hard water make this more harsh or turn whites dingy?
What is the difference between a Water Softener and this type of system?
Best answer:
Answer by wicket351
a water filter generally does nothing more than filter out sediment or remove some basics taste and odor problems, you need a water treatment of sorts to correct the hardness of the water, You need to have your water tested by an independent lab to see what you hardness , ph etc is . The grains of hardness would determine the size and price of equipment that you would need to correct the water .
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@frosty4700
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@oc5nsli341nforce4 drink tap water and get sick…
just got one today
What would you recommend for those wither either a low budget (less than $100USD) that does not require power nor be on the main city water supply?
@chompychomps lol
were can I get one
Fred Flintstone?
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Too expensive !
Please show me GE spec sheets that show 50% recovery at 60%psi funny as GE membranes (Desal) are rated at 50PSI. I take it you are CWSVI. How many Merlin systems do you sell a year? I don’t intend to attack you or your business I am just not a fan of the Merlin if used in a house. However it has several worth while applications. Are you a home spring fan as well.
You failed to offer the make and model # of any other tankless systems??
Concerning the pump issue, the Merlin is no different than any other RO system. It needs pressure of 60psi minimum to function efficiently. I sell as many Merlins without a pump as I do with the pump. A boster pump is a good idea for any RO system, as it will increase efficiency and improve TDS removal.
The Merlin isn’t right for everyone and every situation, but it is a good system worth considering for many reasons already discussed.
Sir I am a very large distributor for the Pentair / GE joint venture. I am very well educated in the water biz and sell over 20 million worth of components etc annually. I sell products wholesale globally and simply don’t like the Merlin. Ask your supplier where the GE membranes will be made and if the supply channel is full. Lots of love! You never addressed the pump issue?
I’m anxious for you to tell me the make and model # of another tankless unit. I would be very happy to know about it. 50% recovery isn’t merely good, it’s amazing, considering no other system even comes close. Regular RO systems have a 4 to 1 waste ratio, which can only be improved by adding a complex zero waste reclamation system.
I am unaware of any fulfillment issues. We have plenty of Merlins and all the replacement filters and membranes in stock for immediate delivery.
Some of what you say is true but it is hardly the only tankless on the market, 50% recovery is good but you are usually adding the Aquatech pump to achieve its true performance as stated in its spec sheets. GE just move all of the membrane production to China so you will have delivery issues for a while as they have to re-certify and are way behind. Good Luck
All RO systems have strengths and weaknesses. The Merlin works much better when the inlet pressure is 60psi or better. TDS creep will only be a minor issue if the system is left unused for days at a time, but not when used regularly. Regardless of these minor issues, the Merlin is still the only tankless system on the market, and has the best waste water to good water ratio of any RO system, making it the greenest RO unit available today. My wife loves it!
The Merlin is a lot of trouble. TDS Creep, expensive and not for a typical house. Trust me your wife will hate it!
Does it get rid of flouride or not?…
Thanks for the extra info – thats the stuff that needs to be in the vid ^.^
That depends on the contaminants in the water. It’s fair to suggest that some situations do not require RO to remove certain contaminants. However, there are a vast array of contaminants that cannot be removed through any other means, at least not economically. In those circumstances RO is not a luxury at all, but a necessity, and a significantly greener solution than bottled water or an electric distiller.
I’m just saying its more of a luxury than a necessity.
There is no doubt that RO systems will use more water than regular filter systems, but regular systems deliver regular quality water. RO systems offer the highest possible level of water quality. The extra water is a small price to pay for extremely pure water.
I mean if you are paying for the water thats wasted too then its better to use a different water cleaning system.
Can this be used as a whole house set up or strictly point of use? Its been mentioned that it should not be in contact with copper, how about the copper piping just before the faucet in either a kitchen or shower set up?
Also I have a pressure tank as I’m on a well if I installed this after the pressure tank would this be a problem?