Introduction AlcaPure ZIP Countertop Reverse Osmosis Water Filter
When it comes to getting quality, uncontaminated water, using PuricomUSA’s AlcaPure ZIP Countertop Reverse Osmosis Water Filter, is one of your best bets.
This RO system has patented high capacity four-stage filtration technology, with the ability to get rid of 99% of all the contaminants present in water. Its AlcaPure™ Edition Post Filter returns small amounts of beneficial minerals such as calcium and magnesium that might have been lost during the reverse osmosis process. On the other hand, its OnliPure™ Edition Post Filter is designed to eliminate remaining contaminants from the RO process. With this, you will get pure and healthy water with great taste that is suitable for drinking, cooking, teeth cleaning, and a host of other purposes.
Apart from its use as a water filter, this reverse osmosis system for homes is capable of: balancing the pH level of purified water and producing up to 75 gallons of water per day, while minimizing water wastage. Compared to other RO systems, it is quite easy to maintain, and there is no installation whatsoever required!
These varied functions, coupled with its minimalistic and stylish design, are what makes this AlcaPure ZIP Countertop Reverse Osmosis system one of the best choices for both domestic and office use.
Features You’ll Value
The AlcaPure ZIP Countertop Reverse Osmosis Filter boasts a plethora of features that make it a reliable choice for a regular supply of healthy water. Listed below are some of the features that make it highly-regarded among RO enthusiasts:
Choice of filter
One of the unique features of the AlcaPure ZIP Countertop Reverse Osmosis system is the opportunity for you to choose between two types of water filters, based on your needs.
The first, AlcaPure™ Edition Post Filter, is designed to return minute amounts of beneficial minerals (such as calcium and magnesium), that were lost during the process of purifying water by reverse osmosis. Therefore, you’ll not only get pure water but one with the required nutritional value. This filter also increases and balances the pH of purified water to an acceptable alkaline level of 7-8pH, hence eliminating unsavory acidic taste in water.
The second filter choice is the OnliPure™ Edition Post Filter, perfect for people who are after extreme purity. It cleans up the tiniest amounts of remaining contaminants from the reverse osmosis process. This process continues until the Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) level is considerably low, and you can verify this using a simple TDS meter. If you want clean water that is free of impurities, this might be the filter for you.
Traditional RO systems usually have just one of these filters, with no option to choose another. Switching from AlcaPure to OnliPure or vice-versa in the Zero Installation Purifier, is as simple as ordering a new one.
Filter change alert
Another great feature of the AlcaPure ZIP Countertop Reverse Osmosis Zero Installation Purifier is the notification system when a filter change is due. AlcaPure filters generally have a lifespan of 12 months, a good duration compared to other RO systems. However, due to local water quality and usage, the OnliPure™ might need to be changed earlier to maintain zero TDS.
When it is time to change the reverse osmosis membrane – which is the heart of the reverse osmosis system – you will receive a constant red light notification. This alert will continue until the filters are changed, and it comes up every two years.
What makes this notification feature particularly useful is that it assists with the maintenance of your equipment.
Low waste ratio
Industry standards demand that for every 6.7 gallons of wastewater purified by reverse osmosis, 1 gallon is retained as clean water, but the AlcaPure RO System bests this benchmark! It has a 50% conversion ratio, which means it can keep 0.5 gallons from a full container of wastewater.
This ratio is one of the highest retention ratios yet, among a variety of reverse osmosis systems out there, and it means you will be able to get lots of clean, healthy water from limited amounts of wastewater.
Easy setup
The AlcaPure Water Filter comes ready to go. Therefore, you don’t need to carry out any form of assembly; neither do you require any plumbing knowledge to operate this countertop unit.
Compact size
At 9.5 inches wide, 16.25 inches high and a depth of 14.5 inches, the AlcaPure ZIP Countertop Reverse Osmosis purifier is moderately sized. You load and dispense water from the front of the system; therefore, you can fit it in the tightest spaces possible without worrying about edge room. The medium size is particularly useful if you’re short of space.
With a weight of just 23 pounds, you can quickly move the countertop system from place to place.
Single-button operation
One-click is all it takes to use this water filter. Just plug it in, fill with water, click the start button and leave the system to do its thing. There are no unnecessary tweaks needed to operate it. Once the operation ends, the RO system automatically switches off.
What Consumers Say
As a testament to how good the AlcaPure Zero Installation Purifier is, take a look at the following pros and cons gotten from real customer reviews:
Pros
- Gets rid of up to 99% of contaminants such as chlorine, lead, arsenic and pesticides
- Easy to setup – requires no installation or assembly
- Takes up little space and can be fitted in the tightest of places
- It is easy to clean and maintain
- Great water taste
- One-click operation – You can efficiently operate it without having prior knowledge about plumbing
- Converts a large proportion of wastewater to pure water
- Minimal energy requirements – uses as low as 30W of power, lesser than a lightbulb
Cons
Just like any other piece of equipment, the ZIP has its shortcomings. Below are some of the complaints customers had after using it:
- Occasional water leakage from tubing
- Lack of faucet or hose connections
Conclusion
All in all, the AlcaPure ZIP Countertop Reverse Osmosis Countertop Water Filter, is an excellent RO system that provides good value for the money invested in it. It does its job of reducing contaminants present in your tap pretty well and improves the health, quality and taste of your drinking water.
However, although some consumers have suggested this system is priced is on the high side. Keep in mind the running costs are very low. It uses less power than a 30 watt lightbulb! But, given that it is also capable of replenishing purified water with little amounts of beneficial minerals, it is an investment I would be willing to make. The fact that everything comes preinstalled and I wouldn’t have to waste time assembling parts is another reason I would go for this product.
Its impressive 1:1 conversion ratio makes it highly efficient, and you are guaranteed to get a substantial amount of pure, great-tasting drinking water from wastewater. The manufacturer has also provided a one-year warranty should the system develop faults.
For households that have been struggling with water that is contaminated by vast amounts of debris and toxins, this reverse osmosis system, with its highly efficient filtration processes, is the answer to clean and healthy water.