can i install a reverse osmosis filter on sink spicket

mschanandlerbong

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i thought there were filters that you could just screw on the sink and go however i dont see any, and i kno zero about `plumbing and dont wanna pay for someone to install it and i have no faith in myself learning from youtube videos so could i just screw it on the sink spiicket (where the water comes out) or are there ones that do just that? i found a really (to me, i kno nothin about plumbing and ro filters,remember) nice 5 stage for 140 i believe ill post the link below but if i have to install it under the sink im gonna have to find another way its just gonna be for plants ive got water harder than joe pesci in goodfellas, first indoor i did first had seroious lockout from the iron within the first month ive got a well filter but it doesnt do anything just change thecolor from orange to slightly less orange and i cant keep havin my girlfriend bring over 10 gallon of her tap every other day please help gotta buy it soon serious probs with tyhe outdoor this year needto start asap gonna order one as soon as i know what im buying thanks for the help and srry for this long ass post
 

Aeroknow

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Most RO setups have a female hose thread fitting to supply the water to RO unit. If it doesn't have that, you can buy this fitting also;-)
Go to hardware store and find an adapter to convert the faucet to hose thread. Then screw on the female hose fitting to the RO setup.
 

roorsmoker

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Look up Reverse Osmosis Revolution. They have filters that attach to your sink. Make sure you get a 5-stage with DI-filter or you won't see anything lower than 50 ppm. The finished H2O reads 0 ppm for me with my Blue Lab combo meter. This is the best value at around 100 bucks, although you won't get more than 4 gallons per hour with it. Comes with everything you need to attach it to your kitchen/bathroom sink.

There's a faster brand, I forget the name. Exact same thing, but 200 bucks. People love them also.

If you have problems, a guy in NYC with RO Revolution has great customer service. They helped me add a filter to my 4 stage to achieve 0 ppm.
 

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You only need a inlet to the RO system. Yes you can use the faucet, just know it goes into the RO system, there will be a hose attached to it that goes into a drain (waste). Another hose that distributes the RO water that you collect into a resivoir or something similar (bucket). If your seeking a "clean" install you will need to have basic plumbing skills, its really not difficult with some patience and determination. Honestly unless you use well water RO water benefits are hardly noticed. Tap water is generally just fine, test the ppms of your water source, most tap is under 100 ppm which is more than acceptable. Good luck
 

hotrodharley

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You don't catch on do you? Buy one and install it. You won't believe when people tell you it's a fool's errand so prove yourself the fool! Then the poster will be back on "My RO unit isn't working anymore. Why?"
 

GrowerGoneWild

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i thought there were filters that you could just screw on the sink and go however i dont see any, and i kno zero about `plumbing and dont wanna pay for someone to install it and i have no faith in myself learning from youtube videos so could i just screw it on the sink spiicket (where the water comes out) or are there ones that do just that? i found a really (to me, i kno nothin about plumbing and ro filters,remember) nice 5 stage for 140 i believe ill post the link below but if i have to install it under the sink im gonna have to find another way its just gonna be for plants ive got water harder than joe pesci in goodfellas
Look up countertop RO water filters that attach to the faucet.

Heres one.

http://www.amazon.com/APEC-Water-Countertop-Portable-Installation-Free/dp/B00IB14XDU
 
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