THINGS TO CONSIDER WHEN BUYING AN RO SYSTEM

1What Do I Need to Know Before Purchasing a Reverse Osmosis System?

So, you've decided to get serious about researching Reverse Osmosis Systems before making a purchase. Perfect. Here are seven more things to consider:

1. Do I need to buy a faucet? RO systems require a separate faucet for the treated water to dispense. Did you know you can upgrade your RO faucet to match the color, finish and style of your existing kitchen sink fixtures? See options here.
2. Do you want an air gap or non-air gap faucet? Non-air gap faucets do not have an “air gap” in the drain line to prevent drain water from being siphoned back into the system. However, non-air gap faucets are simpler to install, less noisy, and a check valve installed in the drain line can safely prevent backflow from the drain, which is why non-air gap is the most common type of faucet.
3. Wondering how many stages of filtration an RO system should have? RO systems typically come in 3, 4, or 5 stages of filtration. At least 4 stages is typically recommended for most applications. If you're on well water or an area with high levels of sediment, you may want to consider a system that has extra pre-filtration (5 stages). Four to five-stage RO systems will provide adequate filtration for most applications.
4. What about water hardness? Does incoming water have a hardness level above 7 grains per gallon (gpg)? Keep in mind that an RO system is not a water softener and if your water is above 7 gpg hardness, water softener pretreatment will help preserve the life of an RO system and membrane, although not required.
5. Does an RO System Waste Water? Similar to how we use water to wash our dishes, clothes or vehicles, RO technology uses water to clean the RO membranes as they process water. During the filtration process, RO systems typically use more water than the filtered water it produces. But because the system shuts down once the storage tank is full, water does not continue to run down the drain. Some systems are more water efficient than others. Learn more on this topic here.
6. How much water can a system produce? Expect a GPD (gallons per day) production rate of 50% to 75% of system GPD rating. While it's true that no one really uses 50+ gallons of drinking water per day, the “50 GPD rating” is the speed that an RO system makes drinking water and actually produces a gallon of water per hour (with normal water pressure of about 60 psi). Thus, a 50 GPD-rated system will provide adequate production for the common household and will not cost much more than a lower GPD-rated system. To determine water flow rate of your Reverse Osmosis System, learn more here.
7. Would you like RO water for your ice maker? Add a refrigerator icemaker adapter kit to easily get RO water from your icemaker. You'll no longer need to buy a separate refrigerator filter. Learn more about how to connect your fridge/ice maker to your reverse osmosis drinking water system here.

What's our most popular RO system? The most common system purchased by customers is the Hydro Guard 4-stage 50 GPD Non-Air Gap RO System due to great value, made in the USA, simple installation, and quick release filters for easy filter changes.

3Where can I buy a quality Reverse Osmosis system or replacement filters and membranes?

We carry replacement filters and membranes for most major brands of Reverse Osmosis systems. We also have new Reverse Osmosis Systems available to purchase.

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Why Buy from ESP?

ESP Water is committed to staying at the forefront of innovation in the water filtration industry. We offer a wide variety of premium water filtration products from many of the leading brands in the industry. We're also proud to carry one of the largest online inventories of membranes, filters and replacement parts to keep your system in top shape.