Express Water Systems RO Filter: 8-Month Performance Analysis & Filter Replacement

[@dianevo187]

Best filter replacement video I've watched. Thanks for sharing!!

[@DJSlots23]

Great video. I did not even think about the fridge. 😮 off to Lowe’s.

[@BlueCollarBiceps]

Great video man! Just installed mine with the alk but no uv light because I have no outlet so I skipped that. Also woke up to a leak on the rom end cap! Haha easy fix luckily!

[@RealProjectTube]

Yep, had that same leak. I have the ALK but haven't installed it. How's the taste?

[@mhcvel]

Hello, saw ur previous video now this and did installed model that comes with UV+ALK and was wondering if ION filter is it really required even if you have UV or ALK? Thanks.

[@dsanmiguel40]

Is it made in US

[@kevinm3273]

So the filter only works for the faucet given and not on the main house faucet?

[@RealProjectTube]

Correct, its just for drinking water. Although I hooked mine up to my refrigerator ice maker as well.

[@traceypaulsmith5164]

I saw your previous video.. Great work! I am glad I watched this one.... When you say you have to have 20 psi... do you mean my faucet water line needs to have 20 PSI... basically ... water line into my faucet?

[@RealProjectTube]

Did I say 20 PSI? Its supposed to be 40PSI minimum. The RO filter needs at least 40 PSI to me able to push the water through the membrane. Anything less than 40 it will not work. Most well systems work on 40-60 PSI if I remember correctly and most city water at least in the states is around 60 PSI. If you don't have this pressure Express Water does sell a booster pump that will correct your pressure for I believe around $120. There are other booster pump option on amazon as well for a bit less money. Hope that helps! Thanks for watching!

[@DQ-su6qf]

How do you determine the psi…

[@ndion35]

Do you have a video on how to change the rom alk pac n uv light

[@RealProjectTube]

I don't, I actually just changed most of those last weekend. It was pretty straight forward, just the reverse of the install.

[@Darthdoodoo]

Spin down filters before the disposable ones will save u alot of money on filters

[@Chris-ji4iu]

I did see that Express Water offered a spin down filter on their website. Not sure how competitive the price is, however.

[@marksmith4512]

I have the same system but I added the alkaline filter to mine. I have a problem where my water make my mouth feel dry or astringent after drinking the water. I tried eliminating the alkaline cartridge with no luck and I put it back on. My coffee tastes off like extra bitter and again astringent. I don't have this problem with plain tap water or bottled water. Any suggestions?

[@RealProjectTube]

How old are your filters? If they are new did you flush them before use? Drinking the water straight from the tap without it being filtered does not taste like that? I have the Alkaline filters but have not installed them. A lot of people have said that especially at first the alkaline filters taste bad so I opted to just add in electrolytes back in my water manually.

[@marksmith4512]

@@RealProjectTube I bought the system back in may 2022 and haven’t changed any filters yet. Express was nice enough to send me new filters. The water tastes fine from the ro. It’s just after a while after drinking it my mouth feels astringent and dry and when I drink coffee it tastes I don’t know like I can maybe taste the coconut husks. I went through several tanks worth and I did empty I think two tanks full when I first installed it.

[@RealProjectTube]

@@marksmith4512 I would change the filters as the 3 pre-filters are I believe supposed to be changed every 6 months, obviously this is based on average use. I think the instructions say to fill and drain the tank 3-4 times which take if I remember right nearly all day. RO water does not taste as good as quality bottles water mainly because the lack of minerals. Most water companies add the minerals back in for taste. I haven't noticed any astringent taste to my water though nor a coconut husk taste but I also smoked for 20 years and maybe my taste buds aren't as sensitive anymore lol. The only advice I can give you is make sure your filters are changed on time and its flushed properly.

[@marksmith4512]

@@RealProjectTube Thank you for the great advice!

[@AshModz369]

Water sucks. Gatorades better.

[@AshModz369]

Gatorade has electrolytes. It's what plants crave. 🤤

[@DrDennis]

Full of cancer causing sugar!