Bench Top RO Water Filter

LEugenekrabs on 03/09/2024 - 17:49

Hey everyone,

I'm in the market for a bench top water filter as i'm currently renting and need an option that doesn't involve the need for a plumber. I have a budget of around $1000. I am a novice in this area so i was hoping to lean on the knowledge and experience of the fellow ozbargainers.
From my research online people seem to recommend the AquaTru clasic which isn't very easy to source in Australia. I have also stumbled upon Phillips RO systems which seems to be what i'm after, with a few extra bells and whistles like the instant hot/cold water which i don't necessarily need, hence pushing it up there for price.
Are there any other options out there that perform the job as a good filter, reliable, is reasonably priced and have replacement filters that can easily be sourced? Also if you have personal experience with using the Phillips RO what are your thoughts?

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Comments

  • Protractor on 03/09/2024 - 18:00

    Don't forget to factor in running costs.
    ( Maybe you can recoup some costs doing a side hustle selling [mining] the PFAS encrusted filters back to the govt to fire fighting chemicals )

  • jv on 03/09/2024 - 18:41
    +1

    Philips Aquaporin Mineral RO Water Station is $845 at Good Guys Commercial.

    • 7ekn00 on 04/09/2024 - 09:14
      +1

      But it's all plastic, kind of defeats the purpose of filtering micro-plastics :P

      • jv on 04/09/2024 - 09:26

        They don't make them from micro-plastics.

        • 7ekn00 on 04/09/2024 - 09:29
          +1

          Newsflash: All plastics leak micro-plastics ;)

          • jv on 04/09/2024 - 09:34

            @7ekn00: Not true.

            • Eugenekrabs on 04/09/2024 - 10:58

              @jv: Do you have source for this jv? Any info on this from a simple google search seems to be scarce or doesn't directly answer the question.

              • jv on 04/09/2024 - 11:11

                @Eugenekrabs:

                Do you have source for this jv?

                Physical Chemistry 101

                • 7ekn00 on 04/09/2024 - 12:17
                  +1

                  @jv: Well clearly Physical Chemistry 101 makes you naive:

                  https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S00456…

                  This study demonstrates that new plastic containers can be an important source of direct human and environmental exposure to microplastics.

                  https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S03043…

                  we estimated that people may unconsciously ingest 37,613–89,294 microplastics a year due to the use of one plastic cup every 4–5 days.

                  https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S22151…

                  the heavy use of plastic food containers, plastic packaging, plastic bottles, disposable cups, infant feeders, plastic-coated metal, and paper cartons has provoked the issue with direct contact and release of plastic flaking into food items.

                  https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S03043…

                  people who order take-out food 4–7 times weekly may ingest 12–203 pieces of microplastics through containers.

                  https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S03014…

                  According to the microplastic contamination factor (MPCF) classification, 80% of the soft drink samples indicated a high level of contamination with microplastics.

                  https://ift.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1111/1750-38…
                  MPs have been found in beverages, package food, sugar, honey, vegetables, and fruits. Therefore, human intake of MPs via ingestion is a nonnegligible exposure route.

                  https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S00489…
                  The quantities of released MPs are in the range of 675–5984, 781–4951, and 838–5215 particles/L for PE-coated paper cups, PP cups and PS cups, respectively, when containing pure water at 95 °C for 20 min.

                  • jv on 04/09/2024 - 12:18

                    @7ekn00:

                    Well clearly Physical Chemistry 101 makes you naive

                    Not really, it got me into Physical Chemistry 201

                    • 7ekn00 on 04/09/2024 - 12:18

                      @jv: But failed that too?

                      • jv on 04/09/2024 - 12:19

                        @7ekn00:

                        But failed that too?

                        Nope, graduated with honours…

                        • 7ekn00 on 04/09/2024 - 12:20

                          @jv: So link all these papers that support all this physical chemistry evidence that microplastics can not break away from plastic containers ;)

                          • jv on 04/09/2024 - 12:21

                            @7ekn00: Sounds like the tin from the hat you are wearing is leaching…

                            • 7ekn00 on 04/09/2024 - 12:23

                              @jv: But no links to prove that either, physical chemistry 201 says that's not possible either … clearly just can keep your science theories straight … unusual for a self proclaimed honors student …

                              • jv on 04/09/2024 - 12:36

                                @7ekn00:

                                keep your science theories straight

                                They're not my theories, they are science.

                                • 7ekn00 on 04/09/2024 - 12:44

                                  @jv:

                                  they are science.

                                  As were all the links that show otherwise ;)

                                  • jv on 04/09/2024 - 12:52

                                    @7ekn00: hardly

                                    • 7ekn00 on 04/09/2024 - 13:18

                                      @jv: Ah, so we going with "pandemic science" because you say so, got it !

                                      • jv on 04/09/2024 - 13:19

                                        @7ekn00:

                                        so we going with "pandemic science"

                                        You seem to be…

                                        • 7ekn00 on 04/09/2024 - 13:20

                                          @jv: Yes, because I was the one that provided links and you didn't, so it must be me saying so !

                                          ROFL

                                          • jv on 04/09/2024 - 13:21

                                            @7ekn00:

                                            Yes, because I was the one that provided links

                                            that don't address the question

  • barbarella on 03/09/2024 - 19:36
    +1

    I have used one of these for years….replacement ceramic filters available at Bunnings
    https://southerncrosspottery.com.au/water-purifiers.html
    https://www.bing.com/alink/link?url=https%3a%2f%2fwww.southe…

  • Shitforbrains on 03/09/2024 - 20:04

    I bought a Philips Aquaporin Reverse Osmosis Water Station a few days ago and I am quite happy with it so far. I got the one that dispenses room temperature or hot/boiling water. I don't think it uses any electricity for heating until you actually dispense hot water. Normally the machine is silent, then you select hot water, press the dispense button, then you'll hear the machine making boiling sounds and a few seconds later the hot water starts to flow out of the tap. The RO filter lasts one year and currently costs $229.

    • 7ekn00 on 04/09/2024 - 09:22

      Are the jugs that store the filtered water plastic or glass?

      • Shitforbrains on 04/09/2024 - 12:50

        Plastic

      • 852 Neon Nights on 09/09/2024 - 16:03

        Did you find a product that has glass jugs?

        I am also unsure whether the Philips RO benchtop device has a metal boiling chamber or if it's made of cheap plastic.

        I am considering American products because replacement filters for the Philips system are hard to find, but I'm unsure if they will be compatible with our power supply.

        I found a few channels review channels like BOS water online whereby they send the water in for testing at labs, but I have not seen an equivalent channel in Australia.

        I might set up a channel to dismantle the Philips system to see how it is constructed, but I am worried I might be sued for telling the truth.

    • Eugenekrabs on 04/09/2024 - 12:26

      Phillips state on their website the wasted water equates to about 1 glass of wastage per 3 glass of clean water. Have you found this to be pretty accurate? Is their a second life for this wastage water or do you put it down the sink?

      • Shitforbrains on 04/09/2024 - 12:54
        +1

        Yes the wastage amount is accurate. I have been pouring it down the sink but I suppose it could be used for watering ornamental plants.

  • barbarella on 04/09/2024 - 18:47

    :(

  • jugsy on 05/09/2024 - 11:33

    These prices are INSANE, there's clearly a huge mark up for home units… DIY with canisters from ebay/caravan supply shops.

  • 852 Neon Nights on 09/09/2024 - 13:34

    Has anyone managed to buy the replacement filters for the Philips Aquaporin Reverse Osmosis Water Station product?

    I heard from reviews that people have waited over 6 months trying to find the replacement parts.

  • highon2str on 21/09/2024 - 19:59

    Got the Philips hot/cold benchtop RO system from the last deal and it's been great so far. No longer have to replace and clean out our Brita filter dispenser every 2 mths. Just wish the Philips RO water tank was larger though. Even at 6L, we have to fill it up multiple times a day with a large family. Waste water gets tipped into the toilet or used to water plants.

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