Q. WHAT DOES REVERSE OSMOSIS DRINKING WATER TASTE LIKE?

The taste of R.O. water depends on the amount of contaminants in the tap water originally. If 95% of dissolved minerals and chemicals are removed, the R.O. water will taste better than distilled water as distilled water has a dead taste as the oxygen has been removed.

Q. HOW WILL R.O. WATER AFFECT MIXED BEVERAGES?

Because reverse osmosis removes invisible contaminants that mask flavour, it allows the natural taste of your beverages to come through. You will be able to use less coffee and still get the full flavour. Concentrated beverages like orange juice will taste tangier. You will probably be drinking a lot more water as well, since many people drink soda, Kool-Aid, concentrated juices, and beer as an alternative to bad-tasting tap water.

Also, R.O. water eliminates most of the lime buildup on drip coffee makers, preventing the need for frequent cleaning. No longer will you find the white scum on the inside of pans after boiling water.

Q. WHAT QUALITY OF ICE CUBES WILL AN R.O. SYSTEM PRODUCE?

Our RO SYSTEMS will make good tasting ice cubes since it removes most of the contaminants in the water. No more grit! (Note: you won't be able to tell the purity of the ice cubes by their appearance. If your freezer is very cold, your ice cubes will freeze rapidly. Freezing starts on all surfaces and air bubbles are trapped in the middle, so the cubes do not look clear. However, if your freezer is not quite so cold, your ice cubes will freeze slowly and allow the air to escape.)

Q. WHAT FACTORS AFFECT THE OUANTITY AND THE QUALITY OF THE WATER PRODUCED?

There are four major variables to consider:

1. PRESSURE. The greater the water pressure, the better the quantity and quality of the water produced. If the quality of your incoming water is average (between 300 and 700 parts per million of Total Dissolved Solids), you will need water pressure of 40 psi. (If your pressure is less than that, we carry a FilmTec membrane which may work for you or you can buy a booster pump from us.) Water pressure of 60 psi is ideal.