ZeroWater 4.7 litres Water Dispenser Combo with 3x Advanced 5 Stage Filter, 0 TDS, NSF certified, Reduces Fluoride, Chlorine, Lead and Chromium, Water Quality Meter included
Why use ZeroWater for coffee?
Coffee is mostly made from water. That’s why it is really important to use pure water to get the best coffee.
We at ZeroWater have been informed by several coffee lovers about the effects of ZeroWater on their coffee and that we should share this knowledge with the rest of Europe. That’s why we tell you that coffee from the best beans is even better when using absolutely pure water.
How does our filter work?
ZeroWater filters are able to remove 99.9% of all dissolved solids from your tap water. This is only possible by using the uniquely structured filter, which consists of 5 separate filtration layers including ion exchange resin. Each filter consists of the following 5 layers:
1. Coarse filter sieves: Filters out small particles and sediments.
2. Foam distributor: Distributes water evenly for more efficient use of the filter medium.
3. Multi-layer active carbon and oxidation reduction alloy: Filters out a variety of impurities. Also reduces and removes traces of chlorine and heavy metals and prevents possible mould formation.
4. Ion exchange resin: This negative and positive ion exchange resin removes foreign dions from the water molecules and puts them in a pure state.
5. Visibility from ultra-fine fleece membranes: Removes all ultra-fine particles to create the best water experience.
Why use ZeroWater for tea?
Have you ever had a greasy film or air bubbles in your cup of tea? These things happen through too many solids dissolved in your water.
If you filter out these substances, some of which are quite unhealthy, you will get a perfect and pure tasting cup of tea. The earthy taste disappears and the true taste of your tea leaves comes to the fore Brewing your cup of tea with ZeroWater will make your healthy drink even healthier.
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| Capacity: | 1.7 litres | 2.4 litres | 2.8 litres | 5.4 litres | 9 litres |
| Filter included | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Water distributor | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight: | 3.9 kg |
| Size: | Combo 4.7 L – 3 filters |
| Dimensions: | 47 x 35 x 27 cm; 3.9 Kilograms |
| Part: | ZD-020-C |
| Batteries Required: | No |
| Batteries Included: | No |
| Manufacture: | ZeroWater |
| Dimensions: | 47 x 35 x 27 cm; 3.9 Kilograms |
| Reference: | ZD-020-C |
| Size: | Combo 4.7 L – 3 filters |
Eventually, from handling/ cleaning – a micro crack will form and unfiltered water will be able to make its way to the tank. Inflation has really brought the price up. So I’ll have to find a more permanent solution to my water in the future.
El filtro es tan genial que es como si los ingenieros hubieran dicho “vale, podemos parar aqu y no necesitamos ningn diseo de usabilidad”. Podra haber sido el producto ms perfecto del mundo.
El grifo est oculto a la vista y no es fcil verlo, por lo que el agua se va por todo el suelo. Tuve que dibujar flechas a ambos lados para poder verlo.
El cao tiene un muelle muy duro que hay que empujar y mantener abierto, y duele si tienes artritis. No hay forma de bloquearlo para abrirlo, por ejemplo, si ests llenando una jarra. Est bien para llenar un vaso, pero no para ms.
Los pies resbalan por todas partes cuando abres el cao, y tuve que poner una alfombrilla antideslizante debajo.
Realmente odio quejarme, ya que el filtro es fantstico. No encuentro una alternativa mejor. Me gustara que la empresa presentara este producto a una escuela de diseo, porque como he dicho podra ser el mejor del mundo, pero no lo es.
I like these so much that I bought one and a pack of filters for each of my employees. Our local water is really bad (107 ppm dissolved solids) and taste terrible so we were all going through a ton of bottled waters and even these register at 20ppm or higher. Zero Water products perform exactly as advertised, producing 0ppm and excellent taste. Also, the filters last a surprisingly long time each. Very happy with this product.
I have been using Zero Water products for a year now. Definitely love the taste of water. Filters last only 3 weeks. After that you can feel the difference in the taste of water. Our dispencer buttons broke a few months later, but we were sent a replacement immediately. Great product overall.
What I disliked is that the top hinges were all bent and messed up and broke since it’s made of plastic. Other than that it works perfectly fine.
It works good but the top doesn’t like to stay latched ;(
This water filter is amazing. Your water tastes so good and I love that it comes with a tool to test your water. When your filter is bad, you can definitely tell. My water started smelling like a sewer. It definitely filters!
First of all the water that went thru these filters definitely has a big taste difference than if you drank it straight from our tap. It tastes much cleaner and no after taste. We have Aqua as our water company in case that matters. I know they put a lot of chemicals in the water and I can smell the chlorine when I turn the faucet on.
(Interesting fact: Chlorine is about the easiest chemical to get out of your water. I found this out when I used to keep aquariums, since chlorine is very bad for the fish. You can actually just have a bucket of water left without a lid for about 24 hours because the chlorine will evaporate right out of the water if given enough time.)
I started out just using the Zero system but after doing some research, I discovered it doesn’t tackle everything in our water that I want removed, so now I use this in combination with Brita. I put the tap water thru the Brita first, then I pour that into the big Zero Water container I keep on our counter. I definitely notice a difference when using this combination instead of just one or the other. It seems that each one removes things the other doesn’t, so I feel like I’m getting good water by doing this. They seem to complement each other. It’s extra work but who cares, my water definitely tastes better, and even with buying both filters it’s still less expensive than bottled water or using a water service.
So after using this method for almost a year now, I am happy with the results we get and will continue to do this until/if I find a better way.
The entire family agrees also. My one son who has very sensitive taste buds can definitely taste when our water hadn’t been put thru one or the other filter as well. He’s a big fan of the double filter process.
Just thought I’d mention too, that when I changed out the Zero filter you could literally feel a difference in weight from the old one compared to a new unused filter. It’s definitely removing something! And the little meter that comes with this is legit. I compared the results to another meter I have for water and the results were the same. It’s actually pretty amazing how much PPM the Zero removes!
Love the way the water taste fresh, save me so much money as I got a big family and bottled water worked out more expensive. It was also an inconvenience at time when I forget to buy them.
I keep mine in my fridge to have a constant supply of fresh water available at all times. I don’t like bottled water due to the plastics involved and having no control over the contents, so this makes sense for me. The only issue with such a competent filtration system is that it’ll remove a lot of beneficial minerals too, so I remineralise my water once it’s filtered. I’m still on my first filter many months and hundreds of refills later, but I’m starting with a good water source that’s under 40ppm anyway, your filter millage may vary depending on your current water quality. Definitely recommend. It’s paid for itself over and over again with what I’m saving on bottled water.
Absolute 100% pure water. Even the dog won’t drink the tap water anymore.
Went from 50ppm contamination to zero.
Well recommended.
This is working very well. I have very hard water so pre filter it with Brita filter to make the filters last longer as they are so expensive. I also add my own electrolyte mix comprising 4 parts Himalayan salt, 2 parts Zechstein salt, 2 parts Epsom salt, 2 parts potassium citrate and 1 part calcium carbonate and just add the tiniest amount (1/32 teaspoon) of that mix to each litre bottle
Tested this water filter with the reader 0.00 contaminants tested a bottle of Evian water 276 toxins honestly this water filter system is excellent !
I bought this for my house plants. I have a large collection of tropicals that don’t like chlorine and fluoride and contaminants. It came two hours ago and I’ve already filled up six two liter bottles for watering day. Probably need about 15. Tastes great! Paid for the extra filters and tester….my tap tested 168, my filtered refrigerator water tested 140, and the water from the Filter Pitcher tested 0!!! Going to make coffee with it too…I have to descale my keurig every couple weeks!
My only gripe is the filters which need replacing every 3-4 weeks as the water develops a horribly fishy taste after that time.
Filters cost about 12.50 each if you buy in packs of four so there is an ongoing running cost to be aware of.
I know this sounds ridiculous but with my magnesium allergy, food allergies and intolerance for zinc and other issues, water has a taste for me. Most of the time, i cannot stand the taste of tap water, and it can bring out cold sweats. This has given me back the ability to drink London tap water.
Immediately changed the flavour and turns the water light and fresh. Even my children love the water.
I bought this for my boyfriend who only likes to drink filtered water. Our last filter was small and constantly needed refilling and we could never remember when the filter needed replacing. This one comes with a little gadget to check the purity of the water and that is when you know to change the filter, rather than trying to remember if it’s been 6
months. It’s large so we can both fill our water bottles with ease but it’s also perfectly sized to fit in the fridge so we can always have cold water. We use it every day.
Worked very well for two years. Then overnight the tap button popped off along with the spring. Very thing gauge shaft of plastic so it is poorly designed. With the return spring gone I was greeted by 23 cups of water on my kitchen floor. Not happy and now more plastic off to the landfill and another 44 quid to pay. When will manufacturers learn. Customers want quality please for the sake of the environment and their purse!!!!
Update – a quick email to the maker in UK and next day received a replacement tap. Easy to fit. Excellent service. So I will reverse my rating in this review. It is great that the product is repairable so top marks. I see also people complaining about the fishy smell. I got that and it turned out that the filter needs replacing well before the fishy stage. So I am a happy customer now.
he jug will definitely break if you knock it off a counter when its full of whatever which I did.
I managed to stick it back together with Polyurethane varnish.
It says change the filter when the water quality meter reads 6ppm but by the time I notice the filters are slowing down and the taste is changing I check it and it’s already 10ppm. I don’t really care about that though whats 4ppm between friends.
Liked large volume and ease of fitting in fridge. Don’t like the constant fishy taste just after a few days this gradually increased while still showing on the meter that in spec for purity .. regretting buying replacement filter cartridge after a few days only to find this has the same taste of fish !! Not happy as wasn’t the cheapest item or replacement cartridges seriously considering of lobbing in the bin as won’t get refund for this item.
Great product! Can not believe how good this filter is 5*
Absolutely no doubt a worthwhile investment, completely changed my water taste, clarity and purity! Only annoyance is if you dont have a big fridge or a deep fridge, you really have to play jenga to get it to fit. Other than that, its amazing.
What a filter! The difference between this and my not so old filter was mind blowing. After i saw a few videos I thought I would give the zero a try and was in shock with the result. It’s zerowater every time from now on. Filters are not cheap but what would you pay for that kind of clean water!!! You need to get one and see for yourself people.
After 1 week of use it started to only filter half a tank. Turns out it needs to be lifted above to actually be able to pull the water through. Bit annoying
First, it works really well. Filter can last as advertised. But
You need to know a few things about the source water.
If you live in a very hard water area, you’ll need to boil, cool abs decant into the filter, sorry. With this as a middle step, you’ll enjoy the longevity of each cartridge.
Second, If you get a chemical taste first off, that is NOT your Zero water filter working, it is one which got busted in transit, return it. They’re super at Customer service.
Finally, sping for the larger ones, I find the 23, and 40 Cup ones more costefficient,
Enjoy your Zero wate
Brilliant tank. One refill last whole day. Mine comes with dodgy filter (never happened before) but seller send replacement for free. Highly recommended
I’ve found relying upon businesses to provide a good service a complete waste of time, after years of paying rental for an installed pure drinking water tap system with yearly services that are totally inadequate together with poor customer service I am pleased to have found ZeroWater that is so easy to produce pure water, convenient and well managed independently with replacement filters and a water meter reader, I am so happy. I hope they continue to do well and I wouldnt hesitate to recommend ZeroWater. Thank you, I shall be able to maintain my good health.
Recommended by my son and it certainly didn’t disappoint. In fact I’d go as far as to say that it’s transformed everything, from coffee and tea, to boil veg and even the dogs drinking water – they WILL NOT drink tap water anymore!
I can’t believe that I’ve drunk tap water all these years with all the rubbish in it! Worth every penny and probably the best investment I’ve ever made.
Absolutely delighted!!!
Easy to install, just filled and poured away the water 1st time ( not sure if that was even necessary)
The TDS level dropped to 0 from 307 in my area!!!
This is the best filter I have used. It come with a water tester. My tap water is 325 living in london and with this it is 0.00. Only down side is the filter only lasts around 6 weeks. It has to be changed when it reads at 0.06 and are quite expensive at 29.99 for 2.
Works great. Water tastes fantastic. Why did I wait soong to buy one.
Filters are pricey but the water is really pure and clean.
I bought this filter as a last stage in my drinking water.
My tap water is at 283 ppm so I opted for a whole-house filter system that brought it down to 106 ppm.
My wholehouse system uses a carbon block .5 micron and a ceramic .5 micron filter.
This works fine for me. My Zerowater reads 0 ppm and lasted 15 months!
Without the whole-house filter it last only 14 days.
I hope this helps!
/Cheers!
For the people who are reading about the smell and considering buying this- there is a reason that happens.
The filters get rid of pretty much everything, so there is no longer any chemicals in the water to keep it fresh for storage after filtering. The smell comes from bateria that develops when it is standing. This is why you are reading about people having some effects from drinking this.
I personally wash the whole thing out with soap every other day and change the filter every three weeks. From this there has been no smell (even when boiling the water), no health problems for me, my housemate and our cat. The water is very pure and tastes great. Overall after using this for some time the condition of my skin has improved and have become better hydrated.
Well worth it I would say.
This is brilliant. Rests on counter top nicely. Could taste the difference. Even tea/ coffee tastes better. Will recommend to friends & family.
This is the best thing since sliced bread just i
Works well, worth putting a cup or two of water through new filter before using it. Our water reads 360 ish on the solids reader and is quite hard. A filter only lasts a couple of weeks but I saw that some people use an old one to pre-filter before passing water through the new one. Have not tried this yet. Water tastes good from it but tastes carbonated towards the end of the filters life. Should add, our water is from a bore hole.
Affordable water filter system with good results. Seems it does what it says about.
Brilliant, no longer will I buy bottled water, save so much money.
Perfect size for daily use, filling the kettle up and all the kids filling their bottles up.
Lids a little flimsy but not really an issue .
This product enables me to drink my tea without leaving limescale in the kettle and a skin on my tea.
The filter has reduced my water from 336 to 0.6 and I am really happy with the taste of the water.
great service on delivery and great product you won’t believe it but you can see the difference instantly.
I ended up getting larger version which again arrived in days as is a beautiful looking water dispenser.
I use it instead of bottled water. Tea tastes a lot better. The only thing I don’t like is the lid. It’s too loose
I love this water filter. The water tastes amazing. It has saved me so much money as I don’t buy bottled water anymore. Brilliant value for money, the container holds more than enough water for a family.
Very impressed how clear the water is after using filter and the taste compared to water through a normal filter and even water from the shop.
I like the fact that it was easy to assemble and use.
The only dislike was the positioning of the water tester gauge which seems to be in the way whenever you turn the tap to get some water.
The filter is amazing. It has helped me cope with my fluoride allergy bringing fluoride’s level to nearly 0.
Works really well got about 3 months worth out of a filter, tastes grea
This is the best filter for water 000 is what i get i thought it was not all real till i got one myself i would so recermend this i did have a air lock problem but its only a small problem if you have this problem empty it and then massage the filter but not to hard and make sure that all water is gone then reuse it and see if it works if not make a call to them but yes i like this the only think i would change is the tap on the front to a briter type of tap but thats just me if your filter reads over 001 i would ask for a new one as its not working to its bes
It works ! . its the best water filter I have had .. thankyou
The water tastes very different but in a good way. I’m used to drinking tap water and I was so shocked to see the levels of nasty stuff in tap water, spring water and even mineral water compared to water filtered with the zero water filter. The reading is 0! Tap water was 297!! I now give my dogs zero water and it’s also beneficial to them.
Great capacity but unable to fit in my fridge! So sits next to it… the replacement filters are expensive . But overall pleased with design and performance.
Much better, easier to use and it holds more water. The tap feature is also easy to use and the water is so much better in comparison to that hard London water.
I could not recommend this filter highly enough! Absolutely fantastic quality water and worth the money
I do love my zero water filter and I hate tap water – this removes any negative flavour and tastes super clean. Just wish the replacement filters were cheaper and I am not sure how recyclable they are.
The overall product was good.Taste was brilliant. But the filter ran out very(i mean very) quick. Uk water SW london meant after 2 weeks of normal use. the taste turned bitter which meant the filter needed a change.
It takes a long time to filter and if you are trying to fill up water bottles there is no proper ‘spout’ attached so Ihave had a lot if spillages whch is frustrating. If they make the spout ‘longer’ that would be great!
Very happy with this filter. Good to have one that holds a decent quantity of water, which is great for us as a family. W
We’ve all noticed a significant difference in the water since we began using the ZeroWater filter. I couldn’t actually stand to drink our tap water and now it’s perfect. The measuring gauge is good too, really demonstrates how well the filter works. Very happy to recommend.
Clean water makes your drinks taste Michelin star grade no dirty rings around your cups and no more scaling in your kettles ?
For years I have purchased bottled water daily as our tap water is absolutly vile! Like it’s piped straight from the swimming baths.
However when you use this filter it makes the water test almost bitter, but this is normal.. if you can’t get used to the taste,
Don’t be put off by the taste, in order to combat the strange taste to 000 water it gives you need to re mineralise the water using a product called consentrace trace mineral drops, you can thank me later! I’m adding 12 drops to 2 litres if water that’s my desired taste. After just over a week of use I’m noticing a great improvement in my skin condition and overall health! Very very happy
Arrived on time, easy to assemble. Wow, tastes like the best bottled water. Tea tastes how tea should taste no scum however long you leave the bag in! Much better than other water filters I have had. I bought the 5.3ltr and just leave it on top of the counter. Brilliant, you’ll never drink tap again.
This also comes with a water tester. Testing my water was 289, testing my bottled water was 130. Testing water from the water filter 0!!! Amazing
This product has met all of our expectations. The flavour of the filtered water is lovely. Doesn’t take long at all for the water to filter through. Very easy to assemble, takes 5 minutes. It’s exciting to own a filter that’s FDA approved and does what it says on the tin! So glad to not be buying plastic bottles anymore. The kids are drinking more water now, because they’re excited about having this new filter. The TDS metre is like bringing a little bit of science into the kitchen. My son loves testing his water before he drinks it!
The product comes with a water quality tester which is proof of how brilliantly it works, I highly recommend it to anyone who desires the cleanest water possible.
Tastes great and preforms exactly as it says it should.
It’s the best water filter I’ve ever used. I shipped mine from the USA to the UK when I moved and it broke in transit, so I had to repurchase in . This price is bonkers.
Excellent product. Filters well and water tastes fresher. Easy to assemble as well.
I found the Brita didn’t do better than 25 PPM. This did get Zero with a new filter.
I didn’t like the taste of filtered water – but then I prefer tap water anyway. As my water company draws water from chalk streams contaminants are not really a problem – just the water’s very hard.
Really recommend this filter for fresher tasting clean water. Water tastes so much more better and well FRESH and i just love this filter. Also the filters themselves last a really good amount of time I have one filter in for over 3 month and still showed water was clear.
We both live in a hard water area that tastes and smells like a swimming pool because of the chlorine and fluoride.
I had been looking for a filter I could put in the fridge that largely removed these chemicals and this one does the lot and saves a fortune in the long run in bottled water.
The taste is very clean tasting due to being very pure.
In reply to some reviews saying the water tastes fishy… I find that if the water has not been used for a while and the filter has been sat in the water, then it can begin to have a taste and register a reading on the meter. Completely drain and fill with fresh water from the tap and the filtered water will be good again with a zero 000 reading.
anyway, i ordered one and it came it today. i should have just poured measure water into it without the filter to see the capacity, but i didn’t think of it in time. so i poured in a gallon (64 oz) in which was all it would hold at one time until the filter started moving it through. i then poured in another 64oz and that seems to be a little over the limit because there’s still about 1/4-1/2″ of water in the intake tray meaning the pressure at the bottom is keeping the filter from distributing any more into the container.
so, how many ounces in a zerowater cup? how about 5.565217? but if we lower this somewhat given there was ‘leftover’ water from the 128oz pour, we might conclude that they are using 1c = 5oz. so, it’s a 115oz system–not quite 2 gallons.
the question is why did i have to go through all that frickin’ math when someone, somewhere along the way could have provided it where i could find it.
btw, of much more import to some i’d think, my water here is about 850ppm +/- 50ppm. and i got one of the new aquatru machines which is very well designed and engineered and works beautifully except it can’t get my water below about 30-40ppm. which is fine because that’s basically ‘pure’ water and anyone has to admit is an order-of-magnitude better than 900ppm, right? the only bad part is how much i’ve come to depend on it and so i decided to try this device as a backup and a supplement for it in case it breaks or i can’t get new filters in time. when i bought the aquatru i also bought two certified dissolved solids meters which was very good because i wouldn’t trust the zerowater folks further than i could throw them when using their meter they supplied even though i had a much older version of the meter which isn’t that far off from my certified ones.
and indeed, my first load of water, after i’d discarded about 6 cups, read /000/. on their meter, on my old zw meter, and on both my certified meters. hard to believe. but now how do i justify paying $350 for the aquatru which puts out less than a gallon of water per batch in about 10 minutes when the zero water can produce nearly two gallons in 15 minutes (i timed it)? one comparison might be filter price. the aquatru has 3 filters which have varying lifetimes, but are supposed to produce about 600 gals before you have to replace them. i think a set of 3 costs like $75, not sure.
which brings me to another aspect which one reviewer covered very well indeed–not buying into the zerowater spiel that the filter needed to be replace at 5-6ppm. after all, i happily drink water from the aquatru which is at 50ppm and wouldn’t bat an eye at 80-100 which is still good compared to some water supplies. so the question is how long will these relatively expensive zerowater filters take before they produce water over 50ppm–that’s the question now.
[added later:] just read through the brochure supplied with the unit and discovered that, for the zerowater to reduce my 850+ water down to /000/ i will get less than 8 gallons per filter. that means i fill the reservoir 4 times and then i buy a new filter. that is not good, not good at all. and there’s my answer as to the difference between this $40 unit and the $350 aquatru i think–the filter life and cost per gallon. i’m not subtracting a star because, after all, how many people have water as crappy as ours?]
anyway, i can’t bring myself to give it a /5/ because i’ve only done one load with it. the bottom is way too slick and slides around the counter and needs some silicone or sticky foot pads. the opening of the spout is too close to the container and, with the sliding, sometimes ends up over the counter instead of over your cup. but $40 seems a very fair price for me to have a backup source of clean water.
I did not purchase the zero water for any altruistic purpose. I did it to save money. I used to by bottled spring water because I grew up in a rural area and never acquired a taste for city water. I hate the taste of chlorinated water. I was looking for an alternative to expensive, and yes wasteful, bottled water that would taste good enough to drink.
I did a lot of research before deciding to buy this, and I am glad that I did. The result is that I love the choice I made. I am going to discuss my experience with this product and also respond to some of the other reviews that I read here.
So here we go:
1. The product is solidly made. I have owned this for five months and have had no problems with leakage from the filter (I am on number two) where it connects to the water reservoir or any other mechanical problems.
2. When I first set the product up, I did neglect to watch the O-ring around the filter when I tightened it. I saw a few drops of water leak out around the seal, realized what had happened, and screwed the filter on making sure the O-ring was secure and tight. This was complete user error and had nothing at all to do with the product. I mention it so that if you are just starting out, you do not make the same mistake.
3. It does take awhile for the water to filter through. When I first got this and after replacing the filter, I would say it took about twenty to thirty minutes to filter enough water to fill the container. After filling it the first time, I have just gotten into the habit of pouring water in when I take water out. It is easy and gives me a constant supply of water.
4. The life of the filter is highly dependent on the water quality from your tap and how much water you use. I was worried that I would end up spending more on filters than bottle water costs; it did not end up being a problem in my area. The TDS for my tap runs somewhere between about 98 and 140 ppm (parts per million) with an average of around 111 ppm. I have learned this from testing the TDS over time. To test the life of my first filter, I decided never to add water to the reservoir unless it was below 120 ppm. The only time my water gets above this is when their is a big rain storm, so I just worked around the weather. Using this as my guideline, my first filter lasted 71 days. I am on number two, now. Also, I use somewhere between two-thirds to all of the water capacity daily. Way more economical than bottled water!
Note: Before purchasing this, I went to the zero water website. They have a section where you can enter your zip code, and it tells you what the average TDS is for your area. For my area, their information was accurate. I would suggest doing this when deciding if this is right for you, especially if the cost of filters is an issue.
5. The taste of the water is good. Now, I will say that for the first four or five days the water has a funk to it. I thought it tasted vaguely like when you use purification tablets in water. I was not impressed, but I thought it was better than city water. What I noticed was that after a few days the water tasted better. This happened again when I replaced the filter. I am guessing that when you first use the filter there is some aromatic residue from the filter itself, but it goes away basically after you get through the initial water that you put in. I have super sensitive taste – my boyfriend did not notice the funk at all. He really likes this water, and once the funk goes away, I really like it, too. No chlorine taste! Yay!
6. I have read some concerns in the reviews about the pH of the water that you get. I have not tested the pH of the water after it has been treated with the zero water system. However, If the pH is 4 or 5, I am not very concerned about it. The natural acidity of your stomach is around 4 to 5, and drops to somewhere between 1 and 2 when you eat. I have had no problems with an acid stomach, etc. from this product. In fact, the lower acidity may reduce the amount of acid your body has to produce to counteract what you have consumed. I am not sure, but I have not noticed any changes in my physiology in response to drinking this water.
Overall, I am extremely pleased with my zero water purifier. It is economical, produces tasty water, and is very convenient. It is slender enough that we keep ours in the refrigerator, so we not only have good water, but we can keep it cool, as well. In five months, mine has more than paid for itself in savings from buying bottled water.
Hope this effort helps if you are making the decision as to whether or not this investment is right for you.
Seeing your water purity go from 150.00 to 250.00 PPM of contaminants, down to literally “0.00” is exciting.
No other affordably-priced water filters can do that. I give it “Five Stars” for quality and affordability.
However, there is a “dirty little secret” that ZeroWater desperately hopes you don’t discover:
… how to make their water filters last at least 5 times as long, without sacrificing water purity at all.
I will tell you the secret:
The company makes its money on selling you $10 replacement water filters that only last about 30 to 50 gallons,
and then the water impurity level starts to read more than “0.06” (the company-recommended filter-change interval).
For most couples or small families… that means a new $10 filter about every month.
Wait a minute! You mean that this filter purifies my tap water from over 150.00 PPM down to a negligible 0.06 PPM,
and at that point… while the filter is still operating at OVER 99.9% EFFICIENCY… I’m supposed to discard it,
and buy another of your $10 filters? Because 99.9%+ purity is somehow “unacceptable”? That’s crazy perfectionism!
Here is the SECRET to maintaining a purity rating of under 006 PPM for at least 5 times as long as the projected
30 to 50 gallons per filter… to get instead 150 to 250 hundred gallons per filter replacement:
Step One: Buy ZeroWater’s big 23-Cup Filter Device (Item # ZD-018) for less than $40 on Amazon.
Step Two: Buy ZeroWater’s 10-Cup Pitcher Filter (Item # ZP-010) for less than $30 on Amazon.
Step Three: “THE SECRET CYCLE”…
Fill the easy-to-manuever 10-Cup Pitcher at your kitchen sink, and filter your water through it…
… and THEN… pour that already-filtered-water (reading 0.00 – 100% pure) into your big 23-Cup Filter that
stays in your refrigerator and let that filtered water be filtered AGAIN.
This results in your Big 23-Cup unit’s filter receiving ALMOST NO impurities through it’s filter.
As your 10-Cup Pitcher’s filter slowly clogs with impurities and degrades down to the dreaded “006” level…
DO NOT DISCARD IT… just keep using it until it gets to 3 to 5 times that “impure”… which is “018” to “030”
Note that this is STILL VERY PURE…. even at this level that is quite a bit beyond the manufacturer-
recommended point of change… that water is still very pure and drinkable: but don’t drink it… instead:
POUR that 90%+ purified water from the 10-Cup Pitcher… into the big 23-Cup Filter, and filter it again…
down to “000” (or at least well under the “006” level… which is 99% to 100% pure).
Your filter in the big 23-Cup unit is thus always receiving water that is almost totally pure to begin with,
so IT’S FILTER DOES NOT CLOG OR WEAR-OUT… IT LASTS FOR MONTSH AND MONTHS.
When the Big 23-Cup unit’s filter finally (after a very long time) reads “006”… you can take that
filter… and PUT IT IN YOUR 10-CUP PITCHER as the new “pre-filter”… and pop a brand-new
ZeroWater Filter into your big 23-Cup unit, and you are good-to-go again… for a very long time.
Note: You can actually keep going a bit further… the water is still quite pure a bit beyond “006”.
That’s the whole cycle. That’s the big secret. That’s they way to get 150 to 250 GALLONS
out of each $10 filter… rather than just 30 to 50 gallons.
Buy 12 ten-dollar filters per year… or 2 to 3 ten-dollar filter per year… the choice is yours.
Isn’t it brilliant in its obvious simplicity?
Happy Filtering!