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(Just to be clear: RO filtration is a highly effective but slow process. Rather than you waiting for the filter to produce enough water for you, the system purifies the water slowly and fills up the storage vessel / tank. When you turn on the RO drinking tap there's several litres of filtered water waiting for you. The system then refills the tank with whatever you took out).

In addition to your 3 Year Warranty, if for any reason you change your mind about your purchase within 90 days of receiving the goods, you can return your product for a full and complete refund *

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However please note that our Reverse Osmosis units are often used to supply filtered water to hot/boiling water taps and other systems where the temperature is changed. That is fine. But the system itself should not filter hot water.

This is usually the same pipe that goes into your kitchen sink cold water tap. (Bear in mind that the pressure might be too low at the top of your house while it's OK in the kitchen).

Well for a start some people are simply overcharging. They are using the classic sales approach that "if it's expensive it must be good".

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For example; you need to have a setup whereby the pump turns on/off at the correct times ie has the right types of switches.

Therefore the amount of water this size produces is 5 to 9 litres per average of 2 hours - on a stop/start basis. (Note that you only have to wait for more water if you fully drain the tank in one go. In our experience this happens very rarely with normal domestic usage).

But when considering how much water is produced by any Reverse Osmosis filter, the most important factor is the size of your RO tank.

Now, in addition to this, you have to consider that the tank's size is based on the actual physical dimension and not the amount of water it contains.

The simplest way to check your water pressure is to turn your cold water tap in the kitchen on full. Stand a few feet away. If you are being splashed with at least a few droplets then your pressure should be high enough.

Who wants to filter their water carefully only for it to be somehow polluted in the storage vessel while waiting to be used!

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The filter system doesn't have to be at a level below the tap and neither does the tank as long as it's not a gravity fed system.

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Order before 3 pm on any working day and we guarantee your order will be sent out the same day (not on weekends)(To be honest we often manage to send them even after 3pm. But we can't promise that).

Plus we only sell on the internet. Unlike other retailers, we don't have to pay for expensive shop rents and rates. And we don't add unnecessary "stages" to our RO systems.

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For example, the bladder inside this unit's nominal 12 litre tank will actually hold between 5 to 9 litres of water. If you draw all the water out of the tank it will take anywhere from half an hour to 4 hours to fill up again - depending on incoming water pressure.

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If the flow seems vigorous and you get small splashes while standing near the sink then you probably have good enough pressure. (If you're getting splashed standing a few feet away then that is high pressure!).

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All these materials are industry standard. We have never come across and other type of materials for Reverse Osmosis storage tanks - and, collectively, we've been in water filtration for over 50 years.

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If the flow seems vigorous and you get small splashes while standing near the sink then you probably have good enough pressure. (If you're getting splashed standing a few feet away then that is high pressure!).

However, even though our filters are of a higher quality than many on the market, we are offering them to you here at a Special Offer price of £345 - See Today's Special Offer at the top of the screen.

If for any reason you decide to return your purchase we promise you a no questions asked THREE MONTH Money Back Guarantee. Click here to read the "large print" about our Money Back Guarantee.

To have a Reverse Osmosis filter system you simply need to make sure you have a reasonably healthy flow rate (which is the same thing as reasonable pressure) in your property - or at least from the pipe you'll be taking the water supply from.

Our RO tanks / storage vessels are made from highly durable steel. The water doesn't touch this - which is a good thing or the highly purified water could cause the metal to release chromium oxide into the water!

Please note that Reverse Osmosis is a complex process requiring reliable equipment performing under high pressure. Always know where your water main stopcock is located in the unlikely event of leaks.

*This applies to individuals/ consumers using the products in domestic settings. Businesses please see our terms and conditions

Here's how it works: When you draw water from your RO you are taking water from the tank. As the tank empties the system refills it at the "production rate" (ie 50 GPD) up to the tank's capacity.

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This is why any good water filter supplier would say that, basically, if you buy a non-pumped RO system and then realise you need a pump, it is better to simply remove it - hopefully negotiate a refund from your seller - and buy an RO already fitted with a pump.

This is usually the same pipe that goes into your kitchen sink cold water tap. (Bear in mind that the pressure might be too low at the top of your house while it's OK in the kitchen).

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This is made from "butyl rubber" which is lined with polypropylene - a commonly used food grade plastic (see "Hazard data" below).

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The Unit is NOT designed to filter HOT water. It should only filter water at ambient temperature. (Feed temp = 4 to 29 degrees C).

If this is not happening, your local water supplier should be able to tell you what your water pressure is and whether it is likely to drop below 40 psi at any time.

You don't have to measure your BAR. Instead a simple way to measure your water pressure is to turn your kitchen cold water tap on full.

You don't have to measure your BAR. Instead a simple way to measure your water pressure is to turn your kitchen cold water tap on full.

For example; you need to have a setup whereby the pump turns on/off at the correct times ie has the right types of switches.

The largest filter, the RO membrane has a life of approx 3 years (This depends on your local water quality) You'll know when a change is needed because of the obvious change in taste. We send you a reminder every three years.

Plus we only sell on the internet. Unlike other retailers, we don't have to pay for expensive shop rents and rates. And we don't add unnecessary "stages" to our RO systems.

This is why any good water filter supplier would say that, basically, if you buy a non-pumped RO system and then realise you need a pump, it is better to simply remove it - hopefully negotiate a refund from your seller - and buy an RO already fitted with a pump.

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Well for a start some people are simply overcharging. They are using the classic sales approach that "if it's expensive it must be good".

If for any reason you decide to return your purchase we promise you a no questions asked THREE MONTH Money Back Guarantee. Click here to read the "large print" about our Money Back Guarantee.

However, even though our filters are of a higher quality than many on the market, we are offering them to you here at a Special Offer price of £345 - See Today's Special Offer at the top of the screen.

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To have a Reverse Osmosis filter system you simply need to make sure you have a reasonably healthy flow rate (which is the same thing as reasonable pressure) in your property - or at least from the pipe you'll be taking the water supply from.

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