Question 1

Has anybody tested this system with a TDS meter?  That is the only way to really know how good of a job it is doing.  If the reading is 20 or less, then it is comparable to an RO filter.  If it's much higher than 20, don't waste your money.

Accepted Answer

Yes I did test this system with the TDS meter and was very disappointed. The readings were exactly the same as what came out of the tap.  I called Brondell and they informed me that was how it's supposed to be.  Their system is apparently designed to only remove the bad taste...not the dissolved solids...well in my case it did neither.  The water still tasted bad and the TDS reading was just as high as the tap.   Our water is so bad here, typical readings from 450-800+ so it may just be that filters don't work here.  I gave up on filters after trying many and ordered delivered water from Culligan.

Question 2

Anyone utilize this system on a municipal water supply that is very *very* hard? Is it effective? How is filter performance/lifespan affected?

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I live in an area where water is very hard. The filter doesn't remove the calcium. I can see that while boiling the filtered water; have to clean the boiler every day if I don't want to have any sediment in my tea. I find the Berkey filter more effective.

Question 3

There is no mention of the micron level of filtration.  Does it remove giardia bacteria, or any bacteria for that matter?

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Stage 2: NANOTRAP FILTER (HF-32): This specialized, patented, innovative Nanotechnology filter is made with 100% USA sourced materials including Nano alumina & cellulose fibers with a pore size of 2 micron (2 µm) that reduce turbidity, harmful waterborne microorganisms (including many bacteria and virus) as well as numerous particulates. Do not use with water that is microbiologically unsafe or unknown quality without adequate disinfection before or after the system.

Question 4

Does it change the PH of the water to make it more Alkaline?

Accepted Answer

No scientific evidence about that. But it definitely changes the taste of nappy-Texas water.

ASIN	B00EEDJSES
Best Sellers Rank	#226,812 in Tools & Home Improvement ( See Top 100 in Tools & Home Improvement ) #384 in Under-Sink & Countertop Filtration
Brand Name	Brondell
Capacity	50000 gallons
Container Type	Cartridge
Customer Reviews	4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars (454)
Filter Life Cycle	6 months
Global Trade Identification Number	00819911010523
Included Components	faucet diverter
Installation Type	Countertop
Item Dimensions L x W x H	11.5"L x 4.25"W x 11"H
Item Type Name	Countertop Water Filter System
Item Weight	6.2 pounds
LowerTemperature Range	40 °F
Manufacturer	Brondell
Material Type	Cypress
Maximum Flow Rate	0.5 gpm
Model Name	Cypress
Model Number	H630
Number of Items	1
Number of Packs	1
Other Special Features of the Product	NSF certified
Part Number	H630
Power Source	Adapter
Purification Method	Carbon Block
Supported Water TDS Level Maximum (PPM)	300
UPC	819911010523
Unit Count	1 Count
Upper Temperature Rating	100 °F
Warranty Description	1 Year Brondell

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