BUSTING 11 Reverse Osmosis Drinking Water MYTHS in 10 Minutes!

[@water_estore]

Check out this video to get straight talk about Reverse Osmosis Drinking Water Systems for Your Family

[@jasonorban1446]

YES! Another banger from Gary the Water Guy! Great video and information. I love your NO BS approach and delivery. Always love to hear you talk shop.

[@water_estore]

I appreciate that! Please share video with friends and family

[@FreemindFamilyGhana]

Hello i have reverse osmosis installed in my house and there is a warning on top, " protect your eyes and skin from radiation". This scare the hell out of me. Can you please explain?

[@water_estore]

Maybe yours has a UV light on it to kill bacteria which might explain that warning if you looked at the light

[@confirmhandle]

Oh my goodness that buzzer!!!!!

[@water_estore]

Sorry about that, wanted to make sure you were staying awake.

[@shuvo8146]

i ordered my first RO countertop after watching that video. Thanks man!

[@water_estore]

Glad I could help! Please share video with friends and family

[@WillN2Go1]

I've used RO Systems for almost 40 years. I've bought two systems, because I moved from the first house. I just did some maintenance on it. While it was down I purchased 6 gallons of purified water. In three days I went through three bottles. (I think it was US$1.40 per). As soon as my ROS was back up and running I refilled one of the bottles and checked the PPM 95. I have a Ph filter in my system. In 2020 I was speaking with another sailor who'd worked on super yachts. He said one concern was not getting enough minerals. I looked it up, added the Ph/mineral filter. (Usually when I replace filters my PPM is below 50, with the Ph filter it's 95. On a sailboat using a Water Maker (a more high powered PR System) 400 ppm is considered good. (Tap water is usually about 250 at my house.) My blood tests over the 40 years of drinking ROS water are all about the same,. My bones were super strong before the Ph filter, still are. I'm very healthy. (Probably smarter too, not consuming any lead.) The way I have my system set up. Before the Final Filter there's a T, this goes to two storage tanks and to the final filter. (This is standard.) After the final filter I have another T connection. One goes to my refrigerator to make ice cubes, the other goes to the mineralization PH filter and then to the tap. I've probably spent, over the 40 years, about $1200 on both systems, replacement filters and parts. Over all that time I can't have spent more than 40 hours installing, maintaining (changing filters) and repairs. If there's a problem troubleshooting is easy. Lots of videos. I just replaced the Auto Shut Off Valve. Might've been a problem... ?? $25. Why not? Added some air to the tanks (6-9 PSI the 12v compressor I keep in my car can go this low. I have a battery pack that has the 12v conector. A bicycle pump would be even easier to use.) I drink out of stainless steel. I wonder how much I've saved over the years? I'm sure my health is better... but tap water is really not dangerous, unless it's leaching lead, or locally contaminated. Mostly it doesn't taste as good. I prefer the taste of my water to anything in a plastic bottle.

[@water_estore]

Thank you for your comments, I couldn't agree more!

[@WilliamDaGreatYT]

Do you have clean tap water in your area? When I check on EWG, my college in Iowa and also my home in Illinois the tap water is pretty bad. Like some things are way above the safe limit.

[@tan_k]

5:35 Did I hear that right? The system flushes 1.5 gallons of water for every gallon of filtered water. So its efficiency is 40%?

[@water_estore]

Yes, that is correct.

[@tan_k]

@@water_estore Thanks Gary

[@johnr5545]

Thanks god bless

[@water_estore]

Thanks for watching. Please share video with friends and family.

[@mehranalam4548]

does reverse osmosis remove remove estrogen from the tap water

[@water_estore]

Yes it does and very well.

[@OldLadyGamersince1990]

For years we used these aftermarket water filter systems mostly gravity filters and just recently I installed 6 stages filter housings and trust me, no matter how many filter stages you make then it doesn't do any good as reverse osmosis can. And the amount of money I wasted everytime I changed those filters in just 3-4 months because after those months the water is have fishy taste and foul smells. The tds too doesn't drops significantly. Until I decided to go to RO and luckily, I was able to buy some parts online which is more cheaper than local shops nearby So I build one and now my tds drops from 80-90 to just 4 tds 😊 And its way more cheaper and time saver because all you need to do is to replace three filters every 6 months and the membrane every 2-3 years. I will never go back to those expensive and yet not effective water filtration system other than RO 😊

[@water_estore]

Yes, a high efficiency Reverse Osmosis drinking water system like this is always the best way to go waterestore.com/products/hum-water-saver-75-gpd-reverse-osmosis-system-brushed-nickel-faucet

[@jamesconnolly2211]

Hello, I am concerned about the plastic used in the components of the RO system. Since the plastic tubing is flexible, it must contain phtalates, and phtalates are oncogenic, forever chemicals that leach into water. If I use an RO system, how can I ensure that the water is not being contaminated by the plastic components in the system?

[@mari-leefiducia8640]

@jamesconnolly2211 Great question 👍 Simple fix ... purchase an RO System using glass tubing and glass hardware . Drink water , eat well . Buy a filter or a FILTER .

[@jamesconnolly2211]

@@mari-leefiducia8640 Thank you! Do you recommend a specific product?

[@water_estore]

I have never heard of or seen an RO system that uses glass tubing or hardware. For plastic to leach into water there needs to be considerable contact time. Since water flows through the RO system the contact time is too brief to become a concern.

[@jamesconnolly2211]

@@water_estore Thank you! My concern was mostly with water storage in plastic, i.e. undersink storage tanks. I did some research into this issue and found that there is no NSF/ANSI test standard for non-BPA plastics such as BPS, BPF, CHDM, etc. So while the NSF/ANSI 401 standard tests BPA levels, there is no way of testing non-BPA plastic levels. For this reason, I bought the AcquaTru RO carafe system which stores the filtered water in glass. Best,

[@water_estore]

The water stored in the tank of a Reverse Osmosis system is stored there for such a short time plastic leaching is a non issue.

[@jarretthornsby7332]

Hello Gary - During a trip to Mexico and drinking only bottled water, i noticed that my heartburn issues totally went away versus at home where we run a RO system with a calcium re- supplement. Thoughts on how I can modify my system to help?

[@water_estore]

Was the bottled water you were drinking in Mexico Reverse Osmosis? Try using your system without the remineralizing filter to see if that is the proiblem.

[@RahulGupta-zw6mu]

Hi Jarrett. Great observation. We face the same issue at home. Outside we are fine. We are planning to get an RO system since we figured there is some issue with the tap water.

[@leborhal7450]

Your government at work - "We can allow this much poison in the water supply"

[@water_estore]

Exactly! We must do what we need to do to protect our families.

[@RichHeimlich]

Considering RO now but just want to get the water from my refrigerator and not have to bother with another faucet at my sink. LG offers a passthrough filter for their system so that there's no additional delay. Is that possible? Lastly, I see systems from others that offer 1600 GPD while I see mainly 75 GPD from you. Can you touch on that?

[@water_estore]

Yes, I also use the pass through on my fridge. There is no way you will even come close to using 7.5 gpd from your fridge let alone 75 or 1600. This is the Reverse Osmosis system that I recommend waterestore.com/products/hum-water-saver-75-gpd-reverse-osmosis-system-brushed-nickel-faucet

[@doddgarger6806]

Bought a three stage system home Depot way too much $150 but they last a really really long time and the filters are very cheap to replace totally worth installing in your home

[@water_estore]

Better than nothing for sure. This video might help when it comes time to change the filters kzbin.info/www/bejne/hmfNppylatyFirs

[@moparscot9271]

I am on a well running a whole house sediment filter into a carbon/peroxide iron and sulfur filter and finally into a water softener. The hardness level before the softener is about 27gpg. Should the 5 stage RO system be fed by soft water?

[@water_estore]

Yes it should.

[@uwilnvrkno]

If I have a whole house Softener and Conditioner (Catalytic Carbon) would I still need an under sink RO?

[@water_estore]

Yes, you do. Reverse Osmosis does so much more than just remove what those 2 pieces of equipment remove. It also removes PPCp's, PFAS, PFOA, lead, sodium and muc, much more. It also depends on the mineral content (TDS) of your water. The higher the TDS the more you need a Reverse Osmosis drinking water system.

[@Kmannnnni]

What’s your opinion on bluevua ropot lite?

[@water_estore]

I don't know what that is.

[@fabian13333]

Do RO with remineralization add all the minerals needed?

[@water_estore]

The minerals you need in your diet differs from what I need, so maybe but I don't know for sure. You get 95% of the minerals you need from the foods you eat, not your water.

[@alexwinters6356]

Do they get rid of microplastics?

[@water_estore]

They sure do, check out this video kzbin.info/www/bejne/rKmYomWladB-j7M

[@not.sure.yet.]

I just got a soft water system. Do I NEED a RO system?

[@water_estore]

If you want great tasting, super pure reverse osmosis drinking water for your family, yes you do. waterestore.com/products/hum-water-saver-75-gpd-reverse-osmosis-system-brushed-nickel-faucet

[@Gina-qo2mj]

Hello Gary. Great info, just subscribed. I am using RO systems for about ten years and have a question. I have purchase RO system for 75gpm and changed the membrane to 100gpm on my scheduled replacement and changed the tank to the bigger capacity (I have espresso machine plumbed to the system) My question is if it I upgraded from 75gpm to 100gpm the right way? Thank you in advance.

[@water_estore]

Usually the flow restrictor is sized based on the size of the membrane. But I don't know what size flow restrictor you would need for your new 100 gpd membrane. Maybe check with the membrane manufaturer?

[@Gina-qo2mj]

Thank you for your reply. If you are referring to the drain line restrictor, my system originally came without it APEC 75gpm.

[@DOLEWDREW]

😳Why is the TDS water in Vancouver so low🤔⁉

[@water_estore]

Vancouver water is from rainfall and snowmelt.

[@Mr.Thakuri_vlogs22]

I am drinking ro water since past 5 years , Now i came to know that the water is acidic and deacrease bone density is it true?

[@water_estore]

It is slightly more acidic but will not affect bone density

[@lenilopez7880]

Im curious. You said it reduces the amount of things like chorine, flouride,ect... so it doesnt take it away? Just reduces it?

[@water_estore]

Depends what it is, some get reduced by 85% while others get reduced by 100%. But they all get reduced by some major amount.

[@shaun7611]

Got an interesting issue. So I moved from a well system which was 80 tds and since moving to city it's dropped to 21 tds I cleaned my system well and Ever since putting new filters my wife says it tastes like chlorine. I have 1 sediment and 2 carbon filters before membrane. Any thoughts on why? Now I do want to mention before I hooked up membrane she tried water after carbon and no taste

[@water_estore]

Are you thinking the taste is coming from the membrane? If so, I would replace the membrane.

[@shaun7611]

I guess it was a defective membrane. It's better now thanks @@water_estore

[@mbb4302]

Ive noticed that my 6 stage RO unit produces good tasting water, but it gjves me a bit of a dry mouth feel. TDS of 15 and PH of 9.4

[@water_estore]

Your remineralization filter (likely the 6 th stage) is causing this. When you replace your filters don't replace the remineralization one and it should help, or eliminate it now.

[@littleshopintheshed]

Would the high ph be the cause of that? Generally water is neutral around 7

[@onebicycle3772]

RO membrane leaches cancer causing chemicals, Right or wrong?

[@water_estore]

Wrong.

[@doddgarger6806]

Just replaced my membrane with a name brand DuPont version It looked a little different but fit perfect and water quality returned we were starting to notice a funky taste from our cheapo membrane I will only ever buy a quality membrane stupid to cheap out on something like that

[@water_estore]

Yes, the membrane does 90% of the work and affects water quality similarly.

[@MihannahRock]

Personally I got taste both one is by zero water vs mineral water alkaline I can tell you huge difference just by personal feeling Cause zero water strip out everything like RO You feel thirsty all the time no matter how much you drink After adding a dash baking soda to Alkaline it n few drop of mineral drop My crazy thirst stopped Cause now my body able to Obsorb water better

[@water_estore]

Glad to that this worked for you.

[@jordanwalter4381]

No way you got that TPB music. XD

[@water_estore]

Sorry, not sure what you mean.

[@esrobert]

Hi Gary. Love your videos. Quick question: if I’m running a whole house softener (Hague Watermax) is it true that I don’t need to change my downstream RO filters each year? Thanks and appreciate you!

[@water_estore]

Not at all. The membrane in your RO will last longer but the sediment and cabon filters will still need to be changed every year.

[@esrobert]

@@water_estore Glad I asked. Has been a few years since the filters were changed and our guy still says no need because TDS still low. Water tasted great and flow is still strong. But, I’m changing them this weekend and will do so each year going forward. Thanks much.

[@myownspiritlevel]

Carbon footprint. SMH.

[@water_estore]

Sorry, I don't understand. Can you explain?

[@koruki]

I just got a whole house filter installed with sediment carbon and softening. If I add this sort of system would it end up doubling up? Can you get just the membrane filter and tank by itself?

[@water_estore]

No, what you have is coarse filtration for the whole house. This is fine filtration for drinking water only.

[@ephektz]

I couldn’t make it past 1:24 with that ridiculously loud and obnoxious buzzer. Why was that necessary? You could have at least normalized the audio; that’s a single button click.

[@water_estore]

Sorry about that, we are constantly trying new things to keep you engaged, obviously some work better than others.

[@javierdecossio749]

@@ephektz what a whiner

[@Andrey0348]

if we drink RO water our body cells dont do osmosis? take out minerals out of our cells?

[@water_estore]

No, reverse osmosis water will not take any minerals out of your body. Keep in mind that over 95% of the minerals you need come from your food, not your water.

[@Andrey0348]

@@water_estore thank you for your answer, so if 95% of the minerals come from food and we drink RO water, Osmosis wont happed naturally in our body and "take" most of the 95% minerals we get from food? (sorry for my English 😅)

[@andreedrysdale6359]

Yes it does good observation. "Direct effects of low mineral (RO) water on the intestinal mucous membrane: It has been reported by WHO and other studies that drinking of demineralised water can cause electrolyte imbalance in body as all the minerals from such water are filtered off by semipermeable membrane in reverse osmosis or removed by distillation in distilled water. So this mineral free water in our body leaches electrolytes from our tissues, so that our body can function normally and can eliminate waste. If water redistribution process in our body is not functioning properly, one may feel fatigue, muscle cramps, weakness, headache and abnormal heart rate. In the past, acute health problems were reported in mountain climbers who used to drink water from melted snow that was not supplemented with necessary ions. More severe health problems arising from such condition are brain oedema, convulsions, metabolic acidosis etc.” (Saini, 2017) o

[@Skywalkerthebarber]

@Andrey0348 we drink water to hydrate our body we eat food to supply nutrients an minerals our body's need. "Science"

[@andreedrysdale6359]

@@Skywalkerthebarber We get minerals from both sources just more from food. But the question is will water with zero minerals (salt, calcium, and magnesium) leach those minerals from your cells and the answer is yes. If you were getting the exact amount you need from food it could reduce your mineral uptake.

[@21AirDrop]

Here’s a big bummer, it’s very hard to find a reverse osmosis system, and filters that are not made in China.

[@water_estore]

Which is why I am please to report that ours are made in USA, we have them here. waterestore.com/products/hum-water-saver-75-gpd-reverse-osmosis-system-brushed-nickel-faucet But yes, most of the filters are made in China.

[@21AirDrop]

@@water_estore that’s great to hear. However, I’m looking for a tankless unit. Do you offer one yet?

[@MihannahRock]

You promote the RO of course you say stuff that RO is good

[@water_estore]

If RO wasn't what I believe is the best I wouldn't sell or make videos about it. We are a totally independent company and I have access to thousands of products so I can pick and choose what to recommend.