HYDROVOS タンクレス逆浸透システム 400 GPD、NSF 372 認定済み鉛なし、TDS、フッ化物、PFASを低減、効率的な2:1 ピュア排水、キッチンシンク下RO浄水器、USA Tech Support

I originally had the old stage 3 stage reverse osmosis tank system; it did the job but took a lot of space under sink. When my sink rusted through which sparked a mini renovation, I decide to swap it out for a WATERDROP (TSU) tankless water filter. Sadly, the WATERDROP does not remove TDS, therefore the water did not taste as “pure”. Having spent a decent amount of money on the sink, WATERDROP and labor. I stuck with it for the better couple of years to now going back to a RO (tankless) system for better filtration and tasting water. I had originally wanted to go back to WATERDROP, however I found HYDROVOS with an almost 2:1 waste water ratio vs 1:1 of a comparable WATERDROP (and cheaper) I decide to give HYDROVOS a try. For the most part the unit seem fairly easy to install and pretty much “plug and use” if you have an ‘similar’ existing water filter system. However, since my existing WATERDROP is not a RO system I did not have a drain line that need to be tap into the sinks drain. Luckily the process is pretty straight forward and all the hardware are included. Also you will need an existing hole in your counter or sink to mount the included faucet/spigot. Though its not apple to apple comparing my existing WATERDROP TSU to the HYDROVOS RO1400. The HYDROVOS feels a lot better built, it has more weight and the unit feels solid whereas the WATERDROP is slightly ‘flimsy’. The HYDROVOS is also a tad bigger than the WATERDROP but it's still space saving especially when compared to my original tank RO system. The one thing I really like from HYDROVOS is the much higher quality water faucet/spigot. It feels solidly made and larger than the WATERDROP. It also has an ‘aerator’ on the end which neither the WATERDROP or my old RO’s included spigot had. The filter cartridges are a lot larger than the WATERDROP and only require 2 vs 3. I did some calculation and there’s no real dollar saved with having one less filter in my case. But it sure means one less filter replacement throughout the year. A thoughtful after thought is that HYDROVOS included a scannable QR code on the filter which will come in handy when a replacement is needed! The only one minor 'negative' is the packaging seem a little lacking coming in a brown box. However that aside the product is package very securely and even thought it arrived a little banged up the ample packing material protected the unit very well. All in all, the HYDROVOS is a great RO system, it removes TDS and contaminant (as it should) its space saving, tankless and water saving with the 1.9:1 ratio. It’s a solid built unit + spigot while being easy to install with all the hardware included (minus power tools and elbow grease) if you have a fairly similar water filter like in my case. For what you get I recommend it!

Per the documentation, it recommends having a certified plumber do the install...and since I had other plumbing work to be completed, I decided to do this with a plumber as well. The documentation is not clear on a number of issues which wouldn't be a problem if they actually had support. I called repeatedly and left voicemails as well as emailed while the plumbers were on site. When I did NOT receive a return phone call for 5 hours while the plumbers were here, I decided it was best to return the unit since it was not working properly. I cannot recommend this unit based on the non-existent support.

The idea of an on-demand RO system was intriguing to me. The ability to gain half of my storage back under the sink was just too good to pass up. This is a good price for the 400 GPD model, so I committed to replacing the older, tank-style version. You can see from my pictures the old system configuration and the new system configuration installed and working. The last picture is just to show how much crap the old system had and how much space it took. The old system had three filters that are a true pain in the backside to install also, which is another reason why this got my attention. PROS: Very good price. Very easy to get at filers (at least for now). Very easy to replace filters. Takes much less space than a conventional RO system. Once it is pouring, you won't run out of filtered water due to the on-demand style with the pump in the unit pushing a constant flow. There is no indication in the instructions on how to remove the caps in the quick connect slots in the main unit. CONS: It took me 4.25 hours to install (not including retrieving and putting away my tools). It does install as indicated in the directions. The water does NOT start pumping out at full speed; it takes the pump to kick on to improve the flow of water. Overall, there is the give and take of trading more space under the sink for a unit that takes a second or two to get up to full pressure. The other upside of the constant flow and not having to worry about the tank emptying while you want more filtered water is worth the change from the old system to the new. Finally, anyone who says this is easy to install HAS to be experienced in plumbing, didn't install it yet or had someone else install it.

The water is clean and taste good.

I’ve always wanted a water filtration system and decided to give this new product a try. At first glance, the design was good, the unit itself isn’t too heavy. It did came a bit larger than I expected (maybe for my kitchen sink cabinet), but it does fit. Installation took sometime to figure out, I wish there is a video instruction, which I did not find online. Water quality improved significantly with this RO system, I would recommend to my friends and family, in fact, I’m considering getting one for my parents, but will try it out for a few weeks first. Overall, great product!