RO Systems - Warning

[Ray]

I recently got an ad insert in the newspaper in which Lowes had a "high capacity" RO system on sale for $147. I was recently at the local store, so took a look.

For one, it was rated at 40 gpd, which I'd hardly call "high capacity", but the thing that bothered me the most was that the sediment and charcoal filters were a proprietary design, meaning that you have to buy that particular brand to replace them (at who knows what cost - the store didn't have them available).

If you're going to buy a system, get one with standard components, as they are far cheaper and easier to find!