(5.0)
5/5
Flow Rate: 15 GPM (gallons per minute)

Capacity: 1-6 Bathrooms

Maximum Hardness: 75 GPG

Easy Filter Changes: Yes (minutes)

Softening  Type: Salt-Free TAC

Retains Beneficial Minerals: Yes

Takes up floor space: No (wall mounted)

Ease of Installation: Yes, only 2 connections

Sediment Filter Type: 4 ½”x 20” Pleated 5 micron (washable)

Electricity or Drain Required: No

Wastes Water: No

Requires RO: No

Warranty: Lifetime

$50 Coupon Code:

BEST50

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Tier1 Water Reviews

Tier1 Water

Model: ‎WH-WS-SF-844

(4.5)
4.5/5

Flow Rate: 12 GPM (gallons per minute)

Easy Filter Changes: Yes

Softening  Type: Salt-Free TAC

Retains Beneficial Minerals: Yes

Electricity or Drain Required: No

Wastes Water: No

Requires RO: No

Sediment Filter Type: 4 ½”x 20” melt blown 5 micron (not washable)

Capacity: 1-3 Bathrooms

Warranty: 10 Years

Flow rate determines how much water can be delivered through the system without affecting your home’s water pressure. 

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Ease of Installation: 4 connections

Flow rate determines how much water can be delivered through the system without affecting your home’s water pressure. 

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Maximum Hardness: Unknown

Flow rate determines how much water can be delivered through the system without affecting your home’s water pressure. 

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Takes up floor space: Yes

3

Pentair Reviews

Pentair / Pelican

Model: NS-3-P

(4.0)
4/5

Maximum Hardness: 75 GPG

Easy Filter Changes: Yes (minutes)

Softening  Type: Salt-Free TAC

Retains Beneficial Minerals: Yes

Electricity or Drain Required: No

Wastes Water: No

Requires RO: No

Flow Rate: 10 GPM (gallons per minute)

Capacity: 1-3 Bathrooms

Sediment Filter Type: 4 ½”x 10” string wound 5 micron (not washable)

Warranty: 10 Years

Flow rate determines how much water can be delivered through the system without affecting your home’s water pressure. 

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Ease of Installation: 4 connections

Flow rate determines how much water can be delivered through the system without affecting your home’s water pressure. 

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Takes up floor space: Yes

4

APEC Water Systems Reviews

APEC Water Systems

Model: Futura-10

(4.0)
4/5

Easy Filter Changes: Yes

Softening  Type: Salt-Free TAC

Retains Beneficial Minerals: Yes

Electricity or Drain Required: No

Wastes Water: No

Requires RO: No

Maximum Hardness: 25 GPG

Flow Rate: 10 GPM (gallons per minute)

Capacity: 1-3 Bathrooms

Sediment Filter Type: 4 ½”x 10” 5 micron (not washable)

Warranty: 10 Years

Flow rate determines how much water can be delivered through the system without affecting your home’s water pressure. 

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Ease of Installation: 4 connections

Flow rate determines how much water can be delivered through the system without affecting your home’s water pressure. 

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Takes up floor space: Yes

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Whirlpool Water System Reviews

Whirlpool

Model: ‎ WHES40E

(3.5)
3.5/5

Maximum Hardness: 125 GPG

Flow Rate: 8.5 GPM (gallons per minute)

Capacity: 1-3 Bathrooms

Easy Filter Changes: Add Salt Bags

Softening  Type: Salt-based, Ion Exchange
Ease of Installation: 3 connections

Flow rate determines how much water can be delivered through the system without affecting your home’s water pressure. 

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Retains Beneficial Minerals: No

Flow rate determines how much water can be delivered through the system without affecting your home’s water pressure. 

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Takes up floor space: Yes

Flow rate determines how much water can be delivered through the system without affecting your home’s water pressure. 

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Sediment Filter Type: None

Flow rate determines how much water can be delivered through the system without affecting your home’s water pressure. 

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Electricity or Drain Required: Yes

Flow rate determines how much water can be delivered through the system without affecting your home’s water pressure. 

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Wastes Water: Yes

Flow rate determines how much water can be delivered through the system without affecting your home’s water pressure. 

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Requires RO: Yes

Flow rate determines how much water can be delivered through the system without affecting your home’s water pressure. 

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Warranty: 1 Year

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