Recommended water purifier?

Arindam_Nayek · 21st May 2019, 13:52

Bumping up the thread on the interesting discussion on the RO water purifier. Here goes my story:
We had to shift to Whitefield where the TDS of the Water in around 1300, so I needed a RO based water purifier. Did some study both from the web and from our own experiences here. I did zero down to Dr. Aquauard Enrich Link. Bought it and used for 10 days.

Post that it starts showing up stars, all lights blinking and no water output. To make things worse the technician who visited after 2 days had no clues what so ever.

I am really worried with the product now and contemplating to again re do my ground work to move to a different vendor.

Models I have in mind :
1. Kent Grand Plus
2. LG Puricare WW140NP RO + Mineral Booster
3. Get the replacement of Dr. Aquaguard Enrich

Need your views.
Thanks in Advance.

diyguy · 21st May 2019, 14:10

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Originally Posted by Arindam_Nayek

3. Get the replacement of Dr. Aquaguard Enrich

in my opinion RO systems can be configured or enriched to handle situations that may be extreme with additional components quite easily. This situation of yours should be fixable and allow the support team to come have a look and see what is wrong. My home TDS is 2000+ and I have a system that I purchased from the US and it didn't work. I was not well aware on these systems. Did some reading and sorted out the problem and all is well now. I had to attach a pressure pump to the system to push in the water through the membrane. I also added a few valves to stop water rejection once my storage tank was full. Do not rush into replacing your system and add on the necessary stuff to your existing system.

sgiitk · 21st May 2019, 16:04

@Arindem_Nayek; You were probably unlucky. I personally will like a Zero B (Ion Exchange India) or Kent. Contact a local service guy and then decide. I probably prefer the former, but given all the hoopla I think Kent has also jacked up its QC. Remember they mostly use the same consumables. There are hardly two or three makers for the RO membranes. This is why I suggest you talk to the local guy.

Sebring · 21st May 2019, 17:58

I'm in Whitefield and as per my experience only Kent can handle this level. Rest have failed on me. Candle replacements is once in 3 months, though!

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Originally Posted by Arindam_Nayek

I needed a RO based water purifier

Miyata · 21st May 2019, 20:57

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Originally Posted by Arindam_Nayek

I am really worried with the product now and contemplating to again re do my ground work to move to a different vendor.

Before plunking your money down into another product, might be a good idea to try and get some idea on what might have caused the problem with the first product.

Meaning, for instance, if there's some wild power fluctuations that the product could not handle, might help to work out a work-around for that.

Thad E Ginathom · 21st May 2019, 21:24

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Originally Posted by sgiitk

... I personally will like a Zero B (Ion Exchange India) ...

Ion exchange are, I suspect, more heavy duty. I think they make commercial-capacity units.

There has never been a problem with maintenance for ours, although we went with our maintenance guy when he went independent. He rebuilt our machine after submersion in the Chennai flood, so perhaps a lot of it is not actually Zero-B any longer. Still, it is good that could even happen.

rohan_iitr · 22nd May 2019, 11:55

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Originally Posted by Sebring

I'm in Whitefield and as per my experience only Kent can handle this level. Rest have failed on me. Candle replacements is once in 3 months, though!

Try using an external pre-filter. It will help to elongate the life of the internal filters.

Rohan

Sebring · 22nd May 2019, 11:59

I got external filters which feed to this unit. But the quality of water in this stretch is the pits. But Kent is doing a commendable job, turning this mess into sweet water

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Originally Posted by rohan_iitr

Try using an external pre-filter

Arindam_Nayek · 22nd May 2019, 14:25

Thanks everyone for sharing your views.

On the Power Fluctuation Issue: No there was no power fluctuations I believe, happened live infront of me so I didn't see anything

On adding a External filter before the machine: I have done it in the past and it really helps to take off the load from the actual device. Have done that already.

Faith on Aquaguard : Got shattered as the technician who installed it was unsure of the product its like they were searching for things. Second instance when the person came for troubleshooting he was also clueless. I felt uncomfortable.

At present I had asked for a refund and might look at the 3 other options. Kent is on the list high.

Thank you.

RajaTaurus · 12th June 2019, 12:40

Quote:

Originally Posted by diyguy

in my opinion RO systems can be configured or enriched to handle situations that may be extreme with additional components quite easily. This situation of yours should be fixable and allow the support team to come have a look and see what is wrong. My home TDS is 2000+ and I have a system that I purchased from the US and it didn't work. I was not well aware on these systems. Did some reading and sorted out the problem and all is well now. I had to attach a pressure pump to the system to push in the water through the membrane. I also added a few valves to stop water rejection once my storage tank was full. Do not rush into replacing your system and add on the necessary stuff to your existing system.

2000+ ppm TDS is Brackish water and needs proper design and build of a mini BWRO Plant. Domestic RO purifiers are meant for up to 1500 ppm, max. Complete water analysis is required and components must be designed according to the parameters.

deep_bang · 23rd June 2019, 20:03

We are using a Kent RO system and recently we started to get kaveri water (meaning river water and so low TDS). I have not measured the TDS, but I am thinking of stopping to use RO. Rather I need a simple UV system that works well.
Any suggestions?

sgiitk · 24th June 2019, 12:24

@deep_bang; ifTDS is low ten why use an RO system. Every RO system wastes some water (from 10%-90%) so avoid it as far as possible. We in IIT and now our colony have a high Hardness (all groundwater) but so far have avoided an RO system so far.

Garth · 30th June 2019, 22:32

Got myself an LG Water purifier, model no WW172EP. This is a RO+UV model. Its a newer model with a bigger RO membrane and lesser water wastage.

I availed LG's home demo facility before plonking my money in it. In this home demo, they install the appliance at your place for a period of one week.

Even though LG's is very costly as compared to other brands like Kent, Pureit etc., our decision was influenced by the stainless steel water storage tank in the LG, whereas others had a plastic tank.

Getting LG guys to come for installation is a different battle altogether.

sgiitk · 1st July 2019, 10:00

@Grath; Glad you had a good experience. After the warranty period you are (most likely) with the local maintenance guy. Then most things become generic. Of course hopefully the newer membrane will be similar.

bluevolt · 1st July 2019, 13:10

If someone is looking for a gravity-based water purifier, I recommend - Eureka Forbes Aquasure Xtra Tuff EOL 15 L Gravity Based Water Purifier

https://www.flipkart.com/eureka-forb...mdzh2fzkmzasdw

Been using it for a couple of months now. Easy installation and easy to maintain.

21st May 2019, 13:52	#811
Arindam_Nayek BHPian Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Bangalore Posts: 137 Thanked: 97 Times	Re: Recommended water purifier? Bumping up the thread on the interesting discussion on the RO water purifier. Here goes my story: We had to shift to Whitefield where the TDS of the Water in around 1300, so I needed a RO based water purifier. Did some study both from the web and from our own experiences here. I did zero down to Dr. Aquauard Enrich Link. Bought it and used for 10 days. Post that it starts showing up stars, all lights blinking and no water output. To make things worse the technician who visited after 2 days had no clues what so ever. I am really worried with the product now and contemplating to again re do my ground work to move to a different vendor. Models I have in mind : 1. Kent Grand Plus 2. LG Puricare WW140NP RO + Mineral Booster 3. Get the replacement of Dr. Aquaguard Enrich Need your views. Thanks in Advance.
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21st May 2019, 16:04	#813
sgiitk BANNED Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Gurugram Posts: 7,969 Thanked: 4,788 Times	Re: Recommended water purifier? @Arindem_Nayek; You were probably unlucky. I personally will like a Zero B (Ion Exchange India) or Kent. Contact a local service guy and then decide. I probably prefer the former, but given all the hoopla I think Kent has also jacked up its QC. Remember they mostly use the same consumables. There are hardly two or three makers for the RO membranes. This is why I suggest you talk to the local guy.
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22nd May 2019, 14:25	#819
Arindam_Nayek BHPian Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Bangalore Posts: 137 Thanked: 97 Times	Re: Recommended water purifier? Thanks everyone for sharing your views. On the Power Fluctuation Issue: No there was no power fluctuations I believe, happened live infront of me so I didn't see anything On adding a External filter before the machine: I have done it in the past and it really helps to take off the load from the actual device. Have done that already. Faith on Aquaguard : Got shattered as the technician who installed it was unsure of the product its like they were searching for things. Second instance when the person came for troubleshooting he was also clueless. I felt uncomfortable. At present I had asked for a refund and might look at the 3 other options. Kent is on the list high. Thank you.
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23rd June 2019, 20:03	#821
deep_bang BHPian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Bangalore / Boise Posts: 888 Thanked: 1,272 Times	Re: Recommended water purifier? We are using a Kent RO system and recently we started to get kaveri water (meaning river water and so low TDS). I have not measured the TDS, but I am thinking of stopping to use RO. Rather I need a simple UV system that works well. Any suggestions?
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24th June 2019, 12:24	#822
sgiitk BANNED Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Gurugram Posts: 7,969 Thanked: 4,788 Times	Re: Recommended water purifier? @deep_bang; ifTDS is low ten why use an RO system. Every RO system wastes some water (from 10%-90%) so avoid it as far as possible. We in IIT and now our colony have a high Hardness (all groundwater) but so far have avoided an RO system so far.
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30th June 2019, 22:32	#823
Garth BHPian Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: Bangalore Posts: 266 Thanked: 670 Times	Re: Recommended water purifier? Got myself an LG Water purifier, model no WW172EP. This is a RO+UV model. Its a newer model with a bigger RO membrane and lesser water wastage. I availed LG's home demo facility before plonking my money in it. In this home demo, they install the appliance at your place for a period of one week. Even though LG's is very costly as compared to other brands like Kent, Pureit etc., our decision was influenced by the stainless steel water storage tank in the LG, whereas others had a plastic tank. Getting LG guys to come for installation is a different battle altogether. Last edited by khan_sultan : 1st July 2019 at 13:52. Reason: line spacing
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1st July 2019, 10:00	#824
sgiitk BANNED Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Gurugram Posts: 7,969 Thanked: 4,788 Times	Re: Recommended water purifier? @Grath; Glad you had a good experience. After the warranty period you are (most likely) with the local maintenance guy. Then most things become generic. Of course hopefully the newer membrane will be similar.
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1st July 2019, 13:10	#825
bluevolt Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: New Delhi Posts: 3,274 Thanked: 3,474 Times View My Garage	Re: Recommended water purifier? If someone is looking for a gravity-based water purifier, I recommend - Eureka Forbes Aquasure Xtra Tuff EOL 15 L Gravity Based Water Purifier https://www.flipkart.com/eureka-forb...mdzh2fzkmzasdw Been using it for a couple of months now. Easy installation and easy to maintain.
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