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APEC Top Tier Alkaline Mineral pH 75 GPD 6 Stage Ultra Safe Reverse Osmosis Drinking Water Filter System ESSENCE ROES PH75
Last Updated: March 22, 2019 (Refresh Now)
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Setup
245install, easy to install, instructions, installed, easy to follow
+100%
" ... Purchased this as a replacement for the existing Dupure system originally installed by the builder. ... "
" ... Easy to set up. ... Very clear instructions. ... "
" ... We did have to ask a plumber to install the system for us as we needed to make a change to the pipes under the kitchen sink to make room for the storage tank. ... "
" ... Installation instructions were straight forward. ... "
" ... It was fairly simple to install and the water has a great taste. ... "
" ... The installation is easy, but I do feel the instructions need to be improved. ... "
" ... I installed the system myself per instruction very easy however it was a little bit time consuming. ... "
" ... Both installations were very easy. ... The color coding of the lines and the instructions make it very easy to follow to get it installed. ... "
Water Usage
245tastes, taste, drinking, bottled, water tastes great
+96%
-4%
" ... The change in water quality is saving money that was being spent on bottled water and it is now of, what I think, higher quality. ... "
" ... so far it doesn't seem to be wasting a lot of water but I haven't had it long enough to really test it. ... "
" ... Loved the taste of the water better than bottled water. ... So convenient to not have to go to store to buy water. ... Was able to cook with good water. ... "
" ... Water tastes great, man was this a back saver. ... No more pure water runs! ... "
" ... Great water filter! ... Other than that the water tastes great. ... "
" ... So happy to be drinking CLEAN water and having our own ALKALINE water supply. ... "
" ... Makes very tasty water from NYC tap water. ... "
" ... This product has made a huge difference in the quality of our drinking water . ... "
Water Resistance
151taste, water tastes great, tastes, drinking, bottled
+94%
-6%
" ... Been using this about 6 weeks now, and the water is so much better. ... "
" ... My water drop from 175 to 17, very happy about it! ... "
" ... I bought this because I live in an older city and was worried about lead in the water. ... "
" ... My wife and I really enjoy the water and taste. ... "
" ... Water tastes great! ... "
" ... WATER TASTE: We love it. ... "
" ... Honestly better than bottled water. ... "
" ... Overall, the water tastes good and its so nice not having to worry about what is in my drinking water. ... "
Ease of Use
129install, instructions, water, water tastes great, installation
+99%
" ... It was easy to install and the water tastes better. ... "
" ... Only a simple bypass needed and can be installed pretty readily. ... "
" ... Not too hard to install. ... "
" ... Pretty easy to install if you can read directions. ... "
" ... I would absolutely recommend this system to others based on the quality of the water and the ease of setup. ... "
" ... It was vary easy to install. ... "
" ... This filter is very easy to install with basic tools and knowhow. ... "
" ... It's easy for installation with clear, simple instruction. ... "
Product Reliability
50system, years, unit, ro, 3 months
+98%
-2%
" ... Best purchase I have made in months! ... "
" ... It's great to have filtered water on-demand and no more changing cartridges every few months! ... "
" ... We've been using it for about a month and a half now and so far there have been no issues. ... "
" ... We've had this filtration systems running for about 2 months now and love it! ... "
" ... I wish we had purchased this long ago. ... "
" ... We are using this for almost 3 months now and we couldn't have been happier with the purchase. ... "
" ... I replaced a Whirlpool Wher25 system that i had in place for many years. ... "
" ... We've been using this system for several months now and it worked flawlessly. ... "
Cleaning
44clean, taste, tastes, tasting, drinking
+95%
-5%
" ... It has been 2 months since we had this system, everybody loves the taste of clean water now. ... "
" ... After running water for a few minutes to clear the initial debris from filters, I must admit the water tastes and smells 100 times better. ... "
" ... People tested for Chlorine and other Chemicals but this system cleans good. ... "
" ... No more trips to the water store, where who knows how clean or how often they change their filters? ... "
" ... It quickly fills up glasses, bottles, and other containers. ... "
" ... The water tastes clean and pure. ... "
" ... I find the water to taste good and it's visually cleaner looking, but will soon be buying a tester to make sure the system continues to operate properly. ... "
" ... After the fix, I haven't experienced any issues so far and it has been providing clean and tasty water for the whole family to drink and cook. ... "
Storage
42sink, cabinet, refrigerator, gallon, kitchen sink
+90%
-10%
" ... Worked really slick as we can still use below the sink for various dishwashing supplies, water bottles, and super soakers. ... "
" ... I installed the unit in a cabinet over the fridge rather than use the more valuable real estate under the sink so most of the tubing was already there from the previous system. ... "
" ... I used to lug 3 and 5 gallon water bottles to refill at a local water store. ... "
" ... 2) Takes up about 1/3 of my cabinet space which is not a problem now, but if I decide to get a pull-out garbage can under my kitchen sink later-on, it might be a problem. ... "
" ... Not to mention that we don't have to haul gallon jugs back home. ... "
" ... The product came in a neatly packed box. ... "
" ... It takes up a decent amount of space but all fits under the sink. ... "
" ... I have not had any issues of the tank "wanting to fall" and I have just as much cupboard space as I had before the install! ... "
Capacity
41kitchen, house, system, kitchen sink, cabinet
+95%
-5%
" ... We bought one in our previous home. ... "
" ... A kitchen remodel prompted this purchase. ... "
" ... I plan on putting one in my parents house. ... "
" ... house guest commented that we were "fancy" to have this option for water. ... "
" ... Looking to buy more systems for family. ... "
" ... I now have one in the kitchen and one in my bathroom. ... "
" ... you'll need a space of about 2 cubic feet to fit it all. ... "
" ... Do make sure you have adequate room under your sink for the system before you proceed. ... "
User Manual
26manual, instruction, install, easy to install, installation
+96%
-4%
" ... If you are mechanically inclined install should be no problem, it does come with good installation instructions. ... "
" ... The instructions were clear. ... "
" ... I will say though, despite that missing information, the instructions were awesome and very thorough. ... "
" ... the instructions supplied are very clear and most people with some do it you're self skills will be able to install. ... "
" ... The instructions are clear and precise. ... "
" ... It was fairly straightforward but relied on videos we found from Apec online to help us interpret the written instructions. ... "
" ... Easy install - just read and follow explicit, illustrated by photo schematic, instructions. ... "
" ... I would recommend this product to anyone as this is a great company great instruction manual just awesome ... "
Build Quality
26tighten, nut, teflon tape, tank, apec
+88%
-12%
" ... The hardest parts are: drilling the hole for the faucet, connecting to you cold water and drilling the hole into your drain pipe for the brine drain hose. ... "
" ... High quality materials used and much easier assembly then you would think. ... "
" ... That's a significant reduction and gives me a peace of mind that I am not ingesting too many salts and heavy metals. ... "
" ... Also some reviews mentioned that the 1st stage transparent filter case of the iSpring looks beautiful but somehow could be easier to break which pushed me also towards to APEC. ... I hope APEC could have several minor enhancements to make the product better 1) use better connector parts (metal over plastic) 2) better labeling for the 5th/6th to avoid confusions 3) provide an alternative faucet with brushed nickel finish (on this I like iSpring's one better) 4) add a water leak detector ... "
" ... The shiny stainless steel hasn’t tarnished at all and is the same shape of our other faucet, so it looks real nice. ... "
" ... Just be sure you do not get 1/4" ID (inner diameter), you want 1/4" OD (outer diameter). ... "
" ... **I decided to generously tape ALL the threaded fittings with the provided Teflon tape just to be safe. ... "
" ... Finishing touches for me were a slide-out mechanism and mineral 'filter' as a final stage. ... "
Marketplace
25thanks, apec, usa, ro, prime
+96%
-4%
" ... Bought the system off Amazon while it was on sale. ... "
" ... Thank you, APEC! ... "
" ... Great service from the company! ... "
" ... Best of all Made in USA. ... "
" ... Thank you for an excellent product. ... "
" ... I wrote back and again got quick response that they would send the correct one again. ... "
" ... I ordered this during amazon prime day. ... "
" ... It is a great buy, same exact product as ameritek, and they sell theirs for over 2k dlls! ... "
Delivery
24arrived, system, packed, delivered, well packaged
+100%
" ... The system arrived well packaged and installed easily. ... "
" ... This was very tightly packed and came in GREAT Shape. ... "
" ... Delivered in 2 days. ... "
" ... Everything you need is in the box. ... "
" ... The product came in a neatly packed box. ... "
" ... It was delivered quickly. ... "
" ... This came in 2 days! ... "
" ... Thanks APEC and Amazon for the fast shipping. ... "
Fit
22fitting, tighten, nut, faucet, wrench
+95%
-5%
" ... It fits well and does a pretty good job but it is a little wobbly and spins. ... "
" ... Everything fit together without a problem. ... "
" ... Bought it for you at home(Israel), had to buy an adapter that will fit local standards. ... "
" ... I replaced it with a compression fitting and it worked great. ... "
" ... When I needed extra parts for the installation, I ordered them off of APEC's website and they fit well. ... "
" ... The fittings for the tubing are just push and pull with no clips. ... "
" ... That said, I was *just* able to make every thing fit by piecemeal placing things where I wanted prior to connecting any pipes. ... "
" ... Fits perfectly under the sink, didn't need to drill any holes to install on the wall as it sits perfectly on the floor and can be moved around. ... "
Design
17faucet, sink, kitchen, apec, tank
+100%
" ... The faucet looks very modern too. ... "
" ... Looking forward to using APEC for years to come! ... "
" ... Looks really good under the sink too. ... "
" ... Actually, i cant taste anything, just pure neutral freshness. ... "
" ... The faucet included in the system is sleek and matches my faucet set, which overall makes my sink more appealing to the eye. ... "
" ... In the end, simplicity won. ... "
" ... FAUCET: Really nice looking ... "
" ... Absolutely flush the tank once after you fill it. ... "
Price
16worth, system, reasonably, price, stage
+100%
" ... The filters are easily accessible for changing, and reasonably priced. ... "
" ... We got this during a lightning deal for a fantastic price. ... "
" ... BUY BUY BUY !! ... "
" ... I paid a little more for the 6-stage system with the re-mineralizing stage, and I think it's worth it. ... "
" ... We are really happy with the quality and price point of this system. ... "
" ... Its 5 stages for a great price. ... "
" ... It was money well spent. ... "
" ... BTW I think the extra $ is worth it for the optional remineralizer. ... "
Coffee
13water, tea, taste, drinking, tasting
+100%
" ... Flow's well enough to prevent my family of 5 from complaining, and we very actively use it to cook, brew tea/coffee, etc. ... "
" ... My husband says his coffee tastes way better now. ... "
" ... Coffee flavor is at it's best. ... "
" ... It's used daily for drinking water, coffee, tea and anything else that we consume. ... "
" ... installed easy, and works great water in much better and easy on bladder Also makes great coffee! ... "
" ... I bought 6 stage system and water taste so good that I can see the difference in taste in even my morning coffee. ... "
" ... Of course I heard this on the morning news after I had already drank two cups of water and a cup of coffee. ... "
" ... Your coffee/tea will taste amazing! ... After buying it , we started using it for drinking water, lemonade, coffee, tea, and for cooking. ... "
Overall performance
8good, system, apec
+88%
-13%
" ... Shipped out fast. ... "
" ... Only been running a week, but seems like a good setup in quality and performance. ... "
" ... This system does a great job improving drinkability. ... "
" ... So far I have had no issues and this product is doing it's job. ... "
" ... Also very happy with the pumping pressure - powerful and fast. ... "
" ... The trick with this is that it is so easy, you get ahead of yourself so slow down, make sure all the gaskets are in the right place and all the teflon tape is where it should be. ... "
" ... Good job APEC. ... "
Comfort
8vice, tight, grips, best, tank
+75%
-25%
" ... It works just fine as it is not a high pressure line. ... "
" ... 4 hands is better than 2 hands. ... "
" ... Hands down the best !!!! ... "
" ... I didn't want to clamp down the vice grips very tightly for fear of damaging the faucet. ... "
" ... I am a 60+ year old female, with an arthritic right hand in a 1931 bungalow home. ... "
For Kids
7system, including, daughter, without, parents
+86%
-14%
" ... Now he wants to buy this product for his home. ... "
" ... We have a couple young children including infants / toddlers, so removal of neurotoxins (metals and fluoride) were important criteria. ... "
" ... Bought 2 of these, one for me and one for my daughter. ... "
" ... Our son installed the system without any problems and without ... "
" ... It is quieter than the last system(which gurgled and confused our grandchildren😳) ... "
" ... I purchase two for myself and one for my parents. ... "
Packing
7box, product, packed, neatly, excellent
+100%
" ... The packaging on the product is excellent. ... "
" ... The product came in a neatly packed box. ... "
" ... The packaging was great! ... "
" ... The box arrived with no damage and was packed well. ... "
" ... The packaging and quality of all of the parts is excellent. ... "
" ... The packaging was good, and easy to deal with out of the box. ... "
Lens
7cabinet, well, tank, sink, filter
+100%
" ... I looked at many different filtering systems including the ones which include whole house filters. ... "
" ... The holding tank and filters pretty much take up the space under my sink, but I just moved the items that were there previously to another cabinet with no problem. ... "
" ... Maintenance filters are excellent with their prefilter and solid charcoal filters. ... "
" ... May need help when putting the filters together. ... "
" ... That way you can haul the filters out of the cabinet, sit them on a towel on the floor and replace the filters. ... "
" ... I also love the fact that the filter assembly does not have to be mounted and can easy stand on its own 3 vertical filters. ... "
" ... Works just as well as the $1,000+ filters dealers try to unload on you. ... "
Freezer
6maker, refrigerator, water, fridge, tasting
+100%
" ... I connected it to my refrigerator ice maker and it made clearer ice cubes. ... "
" ... Plan to tie in refridgerator ice maker down the road. ... "
" ... I recently added the ice maker package which gives that same great tasting water for ice cubes. ... "
" ... I also purchased the ice maker kit and that is awesome. ... The ice is nice a clear and now we don't ever have to replace the filter in the fridge. ... "
" ... It was easy to install and hook up to our new fridge/ice-maker. ... "
Cartriges
5months, filter, changing, cartridges every, mineral
+100%
" ... The cost including the stage 6 mineral cartridge is $49. ... "
" ... The water tastes great and took my tap water from 70 ppm to 25ppm from the mineral cartridge. ... "
" ... It's great to have filtered water on-demand and no more changing cartridges every few months! ... "
" ... Most top tier systems now have the Apec style cartridges which allows just changing out the filter element, so less waste. ... "
" ... It's great to have filtered water on-demand and no more changing cartridges every few months! ... "
Drying
5system, dry
+60%
-40%
" ... This system keeps you going in balance all day long - also a must for those diabetics who thirst from dry mouth - this is the system for your health. ... "
" ... I did manage to drill a nice hole through my enamel coated cast iron sink without damage. ... "
" ... I bought the APEC Essence (ph-75) for a House with a well and really bad iron. ... "
Food Items
5drinking, drink, cook, without, water
+100%
" ... We are using it everyday for drinking and cooking. ... "
" ... We drink it, cook with it, and top up the fish tanks with no problems. ... "
" ... The taste is very very refreshing without any off tastes ... "
" ... Then just stick them back under the sink. ... "
Sound Quality
4filling, apec, water, operation, noticeable
+75%
-25%
" ... OPERATION: I personally cannot hear any air or filling sounds. ... "
" ... So far, nothing to complain about, and this system is completely quiet, which is a big improvement over my last one. ... "
" ... hint hint apec if you're listening. ... "
Color
4coded
+100%
" ... Color coded hoses help a lot. ... "
" ... Things are color-coded and labeled. ... "
" ... I found the full color image of a completed system helpful during installation. ... "
" ... Color coded tube makes it more easier. ... "
Returns
4apec, response, refund, one, glad
+50%
-50%
" ... Our return window has closed after a month and a half. ... Tried calling APEC directly for refund, and they said too bad. ... "
" ... Have to return it. ... "
Baking
4cooking, water, remodel, kitchen, home
+75%
-25%
" ... We are using it everyday for drinking and cooking. ... "
" ... Added bonus is that I can use it for cooking too! ... "
" ... A kitchen remodel prompted this purchase. ... "
Battery Life
4system, 2, took, installed, install
+100%
" ... Recharge is incredibly quick. ... "
" ... I installed the system myself in a few hours. ... "
" ... Mine was easily filled within 2 hours. ... "
" ... Will see how long it lasts. ... "
Software Platform
3+100%
" ... Not everyone wants a polished chrome spigot. ... "
" ... 5) Modern/attractive chrome spout that matches my chrome faucet. ... "
" ... The one in the box is chrome. ... "
ISP
3installed
+100%
" ... Why did I do that? ... "
" ... This RO system did the trick. ... "
Clarity
3clear, clearer
+100%
" ... The instructions are clear and precise. ... "
" ... The instructions were clear. ... "
" ... Then it got clearer and clearer. ... "
Size
3tank, much, around
+100%
" ... For this system, the faucet has no airgap and the base is pretty small. ... "
" ... The whole system is a big boy, but its as compact as you can hope for ... "
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