What is Reverse Osmosis?
The best drinking water filtration today is achieved with the use of an RO Drinking Water System. RO stands for reverse osmosis. It utilizes a membrane element that features microscopic concentric permeable membrane filaments that only allow water molecules to pass through. The level of filtration capable with an RO is simply not possible with any other type of water filtration system. But there is a lot more that comes into play.
Sediment Filter on RO Systems
Our RO systems use a dual-purpose sediment/carbon element that filters out the larger contaminants and preconditions the water by helping to remove chemicals like chlorine. To prepare the water to be filtered by the membrane, our system features a sentiment filter whose purpose is to rid the water entering the system from larger particles and debris. It is a two-stage design filter, sediment, and carbon.
Carbon Element
This stage further removes any residual taste and odor, additionally conditioning your drinking water to be sent to the RO storage tank.
Post Conditioning Filter
This last stage filters the water from your storage tank to the faucet. This final conditioning system is only available on our top-of-the-line Westinghouse P550 RO drinking water system, effectively providing you with a 5 stage filtration system.
Service and Filter Replacements
Typically the first stage is the one that would require more frequent replacements. Since it is the first element to contact your water, it takes the majority of the particles out. They can last up to a year, depending on the water quality in your area. The membrane element can last from 3 to 5 years. Once again, the lifespan of the membrane is dependent on your local water quality. The third stage carbon filter can last longer than the first stage, but we recommend exchanging it when replacing the latter. The last inline postconditioning filter can last two up to two years.
If your reverse osmosis system needs filter replacements, don’t hesitate to contact us. We work on all types of reverse osmosis systems.
