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APEC Top Tier 5 Stage Ultra Safe Reverse Osmosis Drinking Water Filter System ESSENCE ROES 50
Last Updated: May 28, 2019 (Refresh Now)
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Water Usage
492bottled, tastes, taste, drinking, apec
+97%
-3%
" ... Water tastes great. ... "
" ... I highly recommend this system if you're tired of buying bottled water at the store. ... "
" ... This water system is great I could not give it enough stars ... "
" ... We highly recommend the system for anyone looking to have on-demand, great-tasting water. ... "
" ... This system actually encourages me to drink water. ... I have been reading about the benefits of drinking alkalized water which was another reason I picked this system. ... I have water bowls throughout the house as well as a pet fountain that I fill up many times a week with the quality water that my APEC R/O produces quickly. ... "
" ... Now , its our everyday drinking water!Thanks to APEC! ... "
" ... About one month in and great tasting water. ... "
" ... The water quality was noticeably better after the install. ... "
Setup
489easy to install, instructions, install, installed, plumber
+98%
-2%
" ... We bought this system and had a plumber install it under the sink. ... "
" ... Easy installation and easy operation. ... "
" ... The instructions are clear and detailed. ... Another note on parts of the installation/setup process that I appreciated: The Whirlpool system I had before required you to run the faucet for 24 hours the first time you used it, and every time you changed the filters. ... "
" ... I had a handyman install it ... "
" ... The installation was easy. ... "
" ... The system, tubing and connections were excellent, packaged well, and instructions well written. ... "
" ... It was incredibly easy to install, they sent all the parts needed to make it work. ... The instructions were very easy and the plumbing on the system itself made it very easy to install. ... "
" ... It has really easy instructions you can follow to install it . ... "
Water Resistance
298taste, bottled, water tastes great, filtered, tastes
+98%
-2%
" ... The water now tastes way better then before. ... "
" ... APEC ROES-50 water = 7ppm ... "
" ... Most importantly, the water tastes great. ... "
" ... It is much better than the "pool water" I had before. ... "
" ... Like this product so far, we have more confident of our drinking water now. ... "
" ... So far I love this water filter. ... "
" ... The water tastes good as water should. ... "
" ... As for water pressure, the Whirlpool has APEC beat in that regard, but not by much. ... "
Ease of Use
258install, water, instructions, easy to follow, installation
+100%
" ... easy to install, doesn't take up to much space, and the water taste is great. ... "
" ... Relatively easy installation (however I've asked my Plummer to do the job to avoid any possible errors since the issue is quite sensitive). ... "
" ... Instructions and pictures were so easy to understand. ... "
" ... The instructions were simple to follow and I had no isssues with them. ... "
" ... Installation is pretty easy. ... "
" ... Instructions are also easy to follow. ... "
" ... The instructions we easy to follow and I had no issues at all. ... "
" ... Easy to install for someone that is somewhat handy. ... "
Product Reliability
104system, ago, apec, ro system, leaking
+91%
-9%
" ... I sent an email a couple days ago and still haven't heard back from them. ... "
" ... No leaks, works great, wish we would've invested in this years ago! ... "
" ... No leaks or problems so far (been about 2 months since it's installed). ... "
" ... Having just had it a couple of weeks - can't comment on longevity, but so far so good. ... "
" ... We've had our system for several weeks now and we LOVE it! ... "
" ... I'm using this filter for two months now. ... "
" ... I have used it for more than one month now. ... "
" ... after about 2 months of use, its still working great. ... "
Cleaning
97tasting, clean, taste, tank, drinking
+98%
-2%
" ... TOTAL installation from box to modification to making clean water was about 30 minutes. ... Go with an APEC and enjoy clean water from a solid system, from a company that's still going to be around when you need to change your filters. ... "
" ... The water comes out with a clean, pure taste and installation is fairly simple, however the teflan tape they supply you with is cheap and low quality, and frays easily. ... "
" ... Easy install, good price, clean water without having to buy bottled water. ... "
" ... I use it for cooking, drinking, and ihave began to brush my teeth and wash my face In my kitchen sink as to avoid the fluoride and chlorine in the bathroom sink tapwater. ... pure and clean! ... "
" ... Provides me with comfort that my children are drinking clean water. ... "
" ... I like the taste of the water, the convenience of being able to go to the RO faucet at my sink to get good clean water without opening bottles of Reverse Osmosis water, and the somewhat small space it occupies under my kitchen sink. ... "
" ... With the APEC system, the water tastes great and there is no smell whatsoever (unlike our old filter). ... "
" ... now have clean, pure water. ... "
Price
74system, cost, well worth, ro system, worth the money
+97%
-3%
" ... Save me a lot of money. ... "
" ... The water is the most delicious and definitely for the price! ... We think we received MORE for than what we paid- definitely worth every penny. ... "
" ... Overall, I am impressed with the unit for the $200 price tage ... "
" ... This is a great little RO system and money well spent. ... "
" ... This filter system is well worth the investment. ... "
" ... The cost savings will be immediate ... "
" ... This ro system is well worth the price. ... "
" ... The money is so worth spending. ... "
Capacity
70kitchen sink, house, sink, kitchen, apartment
+99%
-1%
" ... So far so good and I will be installing one of these in my mother in-laws house soon. ... "
" ... - Scalability of filtering system (big family home to studio apartment) ... "
" ... I installed it in my utility room which is right behind my kitchen sink. ... "
" ... Just right for our young family of 5. ... "
" ... So grateful I found this system to install in our new house! ... "
" ... I would recommend this product to anyone who is considering a filtration system for their home. ... "
" ... I am confidant this system is doing that and in the long run I and my family are much safer for using it. ... "
" ... One for our home, another for my Mom and Dad and another for my daughter and family who just moved into their new home. ... "
User Manual
63installation, manual, easy to follow, instruction, follow
+94%
-6%
" ... Instructions were simple and easy to understand and follow. ... "
" ... Easy to install, with clear instructions. ... "
" ... It came on time and excellent installation instructions. ... "
" ... Total installation took me about 2 hours following the well written instructions and diagrams. ... "
" ... Written and visual instructions make this process simple. ... "
" ... Good installation instructions. ... "
" ... Installation was straight forward if you follow the instructions. ... "
" ... I installed it in about 4 hours with the help of the video and the installation manual. ... "
Build Quality
59tank, leak, valve, drill, well made
+88%
-12%
" ... it keeps the pipes in your house from rusting like the ladders." ... "
" ... Once you're finished, it looks really nice and well put together! ... "
" ... My old system had threaded tubing connections, which make me feel more comfortable. ... "
" ... I was a bit overwhelmed when I began to unpack all the pieces. ... "
" ... The build quality of all of the components is fantastic. ... "
" ... I mounted the filter assembly under the sink with wood screws onto a wood board with a possibility of taking it down easily. ... "
" ... Product is of great quality and strong durable materials are used. ... "
" ... The overall quality feels solid of the system. ... "
Storage
58tank, bottles, cabinet, refrigerator, gallon
+97%
-3%
" ... The box arrived and my girlfriend grumbled over the premise of losing storage space under the sink. ... I filled two glass containers with filtered water and put it in the fridge. ... "
" ... The system is pretty decent size and will take up some space under a typical 2 sink unit but there is still place for all the other junk that seems to be stored there too. ... I think it is 3+ gallons available on a full tank which is plenty for a house of 6. ... "
" ... Save your under sink space. ... "
" ... Our family of 4 drinks a ton of water and we used to have to wait in line in front of the refrigerator to fill up our water because the filtered water from the refrigerator had such a low flow. ... "
" ... Just make sure you have enough space under the sink for the RO water tank. ... "
" ... There still plenty space under the sink (I was bit scare about that being a full system). ... "
" ... It fits nicely under our 36" cabinet, along with the garbage disposal. ... "
" ... The whole system does take up quite a bit of space, but you should still have space left for other misc. ... "
Delivery
47system, delivery, well packaged, package, well packed
+100%
" ... Item arrived ahead of time, was well-packaged and the install went smoothly. ... "
" ... Received package from Amazon in three days. ... I was intimidated somewhat when I opened the box. ... "
" ... Good product with fast delivery. ... "
" ... It arrived promptly on my doorstep, well packed and ready to install. ... "
" ... The RO system arrived nicely packed. ... "
" ... arriving on time perfectly intact as promised. ... "
" ... The system arrived quickly and the installation was straight forward. ... "
" ... The system arrived on time and well packed. ... "
Fit
37cabinet, tank, fitting, fits nicely, fit perfectly
+97%
-3%
" ... This fit the bill. ... "
" ... It fits nicely under our 36" cabinet, along with the garbage disposal. ... "
" ... It fits nicely under the sink even with a garbage disposal under the sink. ... "
" ... My husband installed it with ease. ... "
" ... - Not a con, but lock clips for push-to-connect fittings would be lovely. ... "
" ... No leaking, all components fit perfectly and the system was packaged well. ... "
" ... He just needed my help to hold a few things in place. ... "
" ... Luckily we had a spare hole in the sink top to mount it. ... "
Marketplace
35apec, reviews, thanks apec, thank, great product
+97%
-3%
" ... The company stands behind its product and warrants it accordingly. ... "
" ... Thank you very much! ... "
" ... Its much better than what I expected ... "
" ... The product came. ... "
" ... We would like to thank ROS! ... "
" ... I also appreciate the philosophy of the company. ... "
" ... I watched a video on how to do this and it was easier than I expected. ... "
" ... Kudos to APEC. ... "
Design
31system, looks, looking, kitchen, finish
+97%
-3%
" ... Leak-proof design. ... "
" ... The system runs smoothly and the spigot is very classy looking. ... "
" ... Much work went into the design. ... "
" ... The faucet is also of great quality and looks good. ... "
" ... The included faucet is also attractive-looking. ... "
" ... System looks and feels like quality. ... Looks like the filters are affordable too. ... "
" ... All materials feel and look high quality. ... "
" ... (You should buy one that matches your kitchen faucet). ... "
Coffee
27water, tea, taste, drinking, much better
+96%
-4%
" ... I use filtered water for EVERYTHING: drinking water, cooking water, coffee and tea. ... "
" ... This system gives us high flow even after filling our 8 cup coffee maker. ... "
" ... All of our water based drinks (coffee, lemonade, gatorade) taste way better also. ... "
" ... Wow, with this system water taste great and so much better tasting making things like iced tea, infused water, etc! ... "
" ... This makes all the drinking and coffee water we need. ... "
" ... The water tastes great and it makes a great difference for tea and coffee. ... "
" ... We drink a lot of tea. ... "
" ... My drinking water tastes clean and makes my coffee in the morning so much better. ... "
Freezer
22maker, cubes, water, fridge, filtered water
+95%
-5%
" ... the ice is delicious. ... "
" ... Ice tastes good and does not smell like it used to anymore! ... "
" ... The drinking water and the ice cubes are the best! ... "
" ... I routed a line to our refrigerator, and now we have *CLEAR* ice cubes and cold filtered water (if you like it cold). ... "
" ... We now have filtered water at the kitchen sink and also going to the ice maker in the fridge. ... "
" ... water taste good ice almost clear. ... "
" ... My home is on a well and this filter removes all the mineral flavor from our drinking water and ice maker. ... "
" ... Also so nice to have clean ice cubes and being able to finally use the ice crusher in my refrigerator door. ... "
Lens
15filter, tank, replacement, replace, refrigerator
+93%
-7%
" ... 4- their filters last longer than average filters. ... "
" ... The filters are cheaper than the previous brands I've owned also. ... "
" ... I purchased this because my family was tired of having to refill the brita filter and didn't want to keep buying refrigerator filters. ... "
" ... You should keep all the tubing long so you can so you can bring the unit out to change the filters. ... "
" ... But as far as TDS, both filters appear to be equally effective! ... "
" ... We've had to replace the filters numerous times ( the first there filters every three months, the final two filters once). ... "
" ... This is OBVIOUSLY filtering out way more than the little refrigerator filters. ... "
" ... with this one because it was becoming difficult the find replacement filters. ... "
Comfort
11tightening, comfortable, second, installing, easy
+91%
-9%
" ... Having these spares on hand will let you get in the habit of changing them regularly. ... "
" ... The water tastes great and no more tummy aches! ... "
" ... It was a super easy process to do myself, the most difficult thing to do without a second pair of hands was installing the faucet. ... "
" ... If you are the kind of person that feels comfortable installing a faucet or a garbage disposal then you will have no problems with this. ... "
" ... My old system had threaded tubing connections, which make me feel more comfortable. ... "
" ... They even come with a special wrench to lock or loosen them. ... "
" ... It has more pressure than my last one. ... "
" ... Tightening it, and all and all a good solid thumbs up. ... "
Network
10new house, moved, installed, apartment, recently
+100%
" ... I am also going to purchase another one in the future for the in-law apartment of my house. ... "
" ... I installed it myself in my son's recently purchased house. ... "
" ... so impressed I’m going to get one for my house. ... "
" ... So far so good and I will be installing one of these in my mother in-laws house soon. ... "
" ... Recently we moved to another apartment. ... "
" ... I bought one before I moved into my new house. ... "
" ... Buy the whole house system and you won't have that issue anymore. ... "
" ... So grateful I found this system to install in our new house! ... "
Returns
9return, sent, replacement, replaced, replace
+89%
-11%
" ... I purchased this to replace our aged (10+ years) OmniFilter RO2000. ... "
" ... I did by accident but Apec sent me a replacement for FREE! ... "
" ... We were replacing another brand that with this one. ... "
" ... I selected this model and ordered it. ... "
" ... I am yet to replace them, but they seem priced on the lower end and don't seem too challenging to replace. ... "
" ... I did allot searching, and decided to give this unit a try. ... "
" ... I replaced another R.O. ... "
" ... I ordered the APEC to replace the old one i had. ... "
Food Items
9drinking, dog, cooking, use, tea
+89%
-11%
" ... It's all we use for drinking and cooking. ... "
" ... Even rice and soup seem to benefit. ... "
" ... Best of all, the water tastes delicious. ... "
" ... And the espresso tastes better. ... "
" ... Good taste too. ... "
" ... We drink a lot of tea. ... "
" ... Now, we just turn the dispenser for drinking and cooking. ... "
" ... The faucet is great for filling the dog bowl and pots. ... "
Baking
9water, drinking, use, faucet, baby
+89%
-11%
" ... It's all we use for drinking and cooking. ... "
" ... It won't cook or appease your wife after she grows tired of hearing you talk about the great tasting water this baby produces. ... "
" ... Now, we just turn the dispenser for drinking and cooking. ... "
" ... We use the water from our RO for drinking water, cooking and watering plants. ... "
" ... The water pressure coming out of the faucet is surprisingly strong, even after I empty out a half gallon or gallon of water for cooking soup, etc. ... "
" ... I am an avid espresso drinker and use the water for both cooking and drinking. ... "
" ... The faucet is great for filling the dog bowl and pots. ... "
" ... We've had the system for 2 months now and we use it to make baby bottles, drinking water, and cooking. ... "
Size
9size, tank, small, handy, easy to install
+89%
-11%
" ... You may want to figure in that cost with cost of product if you’re not “handy”. ... "
" ... 4) Very compact unit. ... "
" ... Better than bottled and reducing the carbon footprint, awesome! ... "
" ... I had my handy man put it in. ... "
" ... This fit the bill. ... "
For Kids
7two, loves, gifts, easy to install, christmas
+100%
" ... I purchased two RO units as Christmas gifts for my adult children. ... "
" ... My family really likes it. ... "
" ... The system is easy to install my 15 year old niece installed it. ... "
" ... All our friends and family love it too! ... "
" ... My girlfriend also loves it ... "
" ... Just right for our young family of 5. ... "
" ... Had my adult children take a taste test. ... "
As Gift
7two, gifts, daughter, christmas, present
+100%
" ... My wife and I ordered this for our Christmas present to each other this year, and it was the best present we got! ... "
" ... I purchased two RO units as Christmas gifts for my adult children. ... "
" ... One for us and two as gifts. ... "
" ... I bought this product for my daughter and her family for a house warming gift . ... "
" ... We are ordering another one for a gift. ... "
" ... They'll provide you a "special gift" as offer/tease . ... "
Video Playback
7videos, watching, video, system, quite
+86%
-14%
" ... I recommend watching their youtube video series to get an idea on the installation. ... "
" ... I bought this from Amazon and my husband installed it easily by watching the video from YouTube. ... "
" ... The online videos are quite helpful. ... "
" ... I would recommend to Apec to either host the videos on their site or links to the videos on YouTube. ... "
" ... I was doubtful about being able to install the system all by myself by just reading the installation guide and watching the YouTube videos, but thankfully it went fine since I didn't have to drill a hole on my granite counter top (I already had one in which I had hooked up a soap dispenser previously). ... "
" ... The time included a bunch of YouTube video review time since I wanted to be doubly sure I was doing everything properly. ... "
Product As Described
7better, see, photo, attached, advertised
+100%
" ... Also I have attached the images. ... "
" ... Its much better than what I expected ... "
" ... The unit works great as advertised. ... "
" ... This product was as exactually as described. ... "
" ... It's better than I expected. ... "
" ... See photo with spigot. ... "
" ... I watched a video on how to do this and it was easier than I expected. ... "
Color
6colors, coded, one
+100%
" ... One detail it should have more than one faucet color ... "
" ... Items were even color coded. ... "
" ... Color coded tube makes it more easier. ... "
" ... The neons have never had such bright colors! ... "
" ... The directions were clear, even included a color picture which was helpful because the tubes are different colors. ... "
" ... Color me SATISFIED ... "
Overall performance
6job apec, job, happy
+83%
-17%
" ... It definitely does the job. ... "
" ... System regenerates reasonably fast and the faucet is of good quality. ... "
" ... Because of being able to use the hoses already in place, it was a really easy job. ... "
" ... Great job APEC!!! ... "
" ... Works very well. ... "
Ease of Cleaning
6pure, easy
+100%
" ... It's solid, and easy to clean. ... "
" ... pure and clean! ... "
" ... and it is clean!! ... "
" ... clean and pure. ... "
" ... The counter looks a lot cleaner. ... "
Clarity
6instructions, instructions were clear, concise
+100%
" ... The instructions are clear and detailed. ... "
" ... The directions were pretty clear. ... "
" ... The instructions were clear. ... "
" ... It tastes really good and crystal clear ... "
" ... The instructions are very clear. ... "
" ... The instructions are clear and concise. ... "
Cartriges
5system, r o system, cartridge, taste, replacement
+100%
" ... One of the major considerations for purchasing a new R/O system was the price of the replacement cartridges. ... I have not had to replace the cartridges for my APEC system yet but the cartridges are inexpensive compared to my old R/O system. ... "
" ... The taste is great and cartridges are rarely replaced! ... "
" ... Replacing the cartridges will also be much easier than my old system . ... "
" ... Additionally, the maintenance on the system, while apparently easy with easy swap cartridges, is the price. ... "
" ... I honestly could not taste the difference, but my wife is a believer in the health aspects of alkaline water, so we added another cartridge from APEC that re-adds - it fit inline before the faucet, and had some brackts to just mount it on this whole filter assembly. ... "
Device Stand
5mount, unit, floor, cabinet, mounting
+100%
" ... The filter set has a flat bottom that sits nicely on the floor of the cabinet without the need to wall mount it and the tank sits on a raised pedestal that comes with the unit. ... "
" ... See picture for basement wall mount installation example. ... "
" ... The company stands behind its product and warrants it accordingly. ... "
" ... The system is mounted on wall in garage so I had no problems installing the system. ... "
" ... Not hard to install, don't even need to hard mount. ... "
Inlet Outlet Pipe
5pipe, hole, drain pipe, drill a hole, drain
+100%
" ... SInce I live in an apartment and did not want to drill a hole in the kitchen sink, I just kept the faucet under the sink itself and use it to filter 5 gallons bottles. ... "
" ... There is a shop sink next to the workbench, so it was easy to use the sink's supply and drain lines for the required filter input and drain lines. ... "
" ... Make sure you use the pipe tape. ... Have it hanging under the sink. ... "
" ... Comes with all necessary adapters and fittings for a variety of sink plumbing. ... "
" ... The RO system went in the cabinet to the left of my sink. ... "
Features
5features, reverse
+100%
" ... The other features seem consistent with product description. ... "
" ... So, I started looking for a home filter system and found a blinding array of possibilities. ... "
" ... I did a lot of research on Reverse systems and purchased the ROES-50. ... "
" ... Our decision was based on the high review ratings and the most desired features at the best value. ... "
" ... We chose the Apec system for the features. ... "
Cooling
5sink, room, kitchen sink, installed, flow
+100%
" ... By doing this is also keeps the water a little cooler than installing under the sink. ... "
" ... I installed it in my utility room which is right behind my kitchen sink. ... "
" ... Flow is much better. ... "
" ... The fridge provides cold clean water for drinking. ... "
" ... Flow increased by my guess is 30%. ... "
Device Compatibility
5hooked, connect
+100%
" ... Hooked it up to my fridge as well. ... "
" ... Got it all hooked up and ph/tds was 7.2/8. ... "
" ... so you know at a glance if you have it connected correctly. ... "
" ... After researching how to connect the filtration system directly to the refrigerator, I knew this would be the right product for us. ... "
" ... When we moved into our home back in 2005, installing an RO system was a must. ... "
For Travel
4staff, ro system
+100%
" ... We bought this system for our mountain cabin. ... "
" ... I even let all staff conduct tests themselves to witness themselves and now I am free from my monthly trips to Sams Club buying a pallet of bottle water for my staff and crews. ... "
" ... The reason is I have moved once and purchased a vacation home as well. ... "
" ... As we travel across the country - we definitely will share our thoughts on this RO system! ... "
Pedometer
4step by step, step, one, instruction, place
+75%
-25%
" ... Just follow the instruction step by step. ... "
" ... For the unit itself was so simple,by following the instruction step by step ... "
" ... But so far its great even bought a second one for my mom and step dad. ... "
Freebies
4+100%
" ... So, I upgraded to the 3/8" tube kit. ... "
" ... All the parts were included. ... "
" ... Free filters are great too! ... "
Defective Delivery
4damage, well packaged, parts, found, came
+100%
" ... ARRIVED IN ORIGINAL BOX WITH NO DAMAGE ==NO MISSING PARTS. ... "
" ... Package received as promised. ... "
" ... Unit came well packaged with no damage. ... "
" ... Since I installed it myself, I found the package complete with everything I had ordered. ... "
ISP
4home, household, apec
+100%
" ... Not to mention I'll save the planet. ... "
" ... this time for my own home. ... "
" ... I brought this one to my home in Canada. ... "
" ... Data for the nerds: ... "
Battery Life
4took, system, installed, hour, 2
+75%
-25%
" ... Buy from APEC, the few extra dollars they charge for a comparable unit is well worth it. ... "
" ... I was able to get it installed in a few hours. ... "
" ... Will update later on how it lasts. ... "
Controls
3quality, poor
+33%
-67%
" ... The check valve is installed on wrong side. ... Bad quality control. ... "
" ... Poor quality control! ... "
Volume
3+67%
-33%
" ... Around 10 gallins per fill. ... "
" ... It is installed in the basement, but still gives a lot more volume than the old one, and takes up less space. ... "
Sound Quality
3quiet
+100%
" ... I know I sound like a commercial or paid advertiser for APEC, but I'm not. ... "
" ... Cubes are clear! ... "
" ... It runs very quiet. ... "
Apps
3videos, even, nice, chrome
+100%
" ... I would recommend to Apec to either host the videos on their site or links to the videos on YouTube. ... "
Picture Quality
3photo, attached
+100%
" ... Also I have attached the images. ... "
" ... See photo with spigot. ... "
" ... Which in big picture, is a great thing, because there could of been a lot worse, in my experience. ... "
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Specifications
Body
Size: 4 meters