RO Membranes: Get the Best Deal for Clean Water

Okay, so I’ve been messing around with these RO membranes lately, and let me tell you, it’s been a real learning experience. I thought, “Why not share my little adventure with everyone?” Maybe it’ll help someone out there, or maybe you’ll just get a good laugh out of my bumbling.

So, it all started when I realized the water at my place was tasting kinda funky. I mean, it wasn’t, like, toxic or anything, but it definitely wasn’t winning any taste awards. I did some digging, and it seemed like a reverse osmosis system was the way to go. These things are supposed to be awesome at filtering out all sorts of gunk.

First thing I did was order a system. I went with a 7-stage one, the WaterDrop G3P800, I am so excited about it. Seemed fancy, and I figured more stages meant better water, right?

When the package arrived, it was like Christmas morning. I tore into that box and started laying out all the parts. It looked a bit intimidating, I’m not gonna lie. All those tubes and filters… But I’m a DIY guy, so I was determined to figure it out.

The heart of the whole thing is the RO membrane itself. It’s this little cylinder that does all the heavy lifting. Basically, you’ve got water coming in, and the membrane is like a super-fine sieve that only lets the water molecules through. All the other stuff, like minerals, contaminants, and whatever else is lurking in the water, gets left behind.

I had to pre-filter the water before it even got to the RO membrane, I learned that a 5-stage one has two carbon filters, one before the water enters the RO membrane and one after. So I did add some carbon filters. Then, there’s a pump that helps push the water through the membrane. It needs to be at a pretty high pressure to work properly, and this system comes with one of those, so no biggie.

• I hooked up the pre-filters first. These guys catch the bigger stuff, like sediment and chlorine.
• Then came the RO membrane. I made sure to follow the instructions carefully for this one.
• After the membrane, there are a few more filters, including another carbon filter, to polish things off.

It took me a few hours, and a couple of trips to the hardware store, but I finally got it all hooked up. I turned on the faucet, held my breath, and… beautiful, clear water! I took a big sip, and man, what a difference. It was like drinking pure mountain spring water. Seriously, it tasted amazing.

Now, I know some people say that RO water is “too clean” because it removes all the minerals. But you know what? I’d rather have clean, great-tasting water than worry about a few missing minerals. I can always get those from my diet anyway.

So, there you have it. My journey into the world of RO membranes. It wasn’t always smooth sailing, but in the end, I got exactly what I wanted: delicious, clean water. And hey, I learned a few things along the way. If you’re thinking about getting an RO system, I say go for it. Just be prepared for a little bit of work, and maybe a few frustrating moments. But trust me, it’s totally worth it!