martib Posted October 29, 2013 Report Share Posted October 29, 2013 Are under sink water filters suitable(with the appropriate filters )for using as an RO unit??? Cheers Marty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billfish Posted October 29, 2013 Report Share Posted October 29, 2013 I use an under sink filter not an r o unit just two cartridges one carbon , one 10 micron filter takes out most nasties not perfect but don't get the water wastage that's associated with r o units so its a compromise $300 ( if i remember right) and half hour to install if you are careful with a holesaw on the sink . It's a dura twin from Reece plumbing .1 micron is 1000 of an inch so 10 micron is reaaalllly small . Added bonus water tastes a s!'t load better chlorine chloramines metals and solids all gone would be interesting to stick a total dissolved solids meter in it to see maybe someone out there has a filter and a meter . Interested to know results Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
410sierra Posted October 29, 2013 Report Share Posted October 29, 2013 It's a dura twin from Reece plumbing .1 micron is 1000 of an inch so 10 micron is reaaalllly small . Micron is a metric measurement, 1000 microns = 1 mm so 1 micron = 0.001 mm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
litigator666 Posted October 29, 2013 Report Share Posted October 29, 2013 Just buy a cheap one of ebay for $99 (3 stage capsule type normally) then when cartridge ran out, buy a new set. was doing that previously before getting the unit that I'm selling now. If you want long term, better spend a few extra for a good unit that will save you in the long run. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martib Posted October 29, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 29, 2013 Yeah I'm hearing you litigator. I'm might just wait and spend a bit more and be better off in the long run. There is just one in my local paper going cheap Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aquaholic99 Posted October 29, 2013 Report Share Posted October 29, 2013 Catch some rain water if you are after soft water. 200L barrel is $20 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billfish Posted October 30, 2013 Report Share Posted October 30, 2013 Wad told a micron wss a 1000 of an inch - learn something new every day Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
