Hey everyone! I'm diving into the idea of getting a reverse osmosis (RO) setup that can provide both hot and cold water. From what I've researched, it seems like there isn't a single unit that does both, which is a bit of a bummer. I'm considering whether I can filter the water with an RO system, then run it through separate units for heating and chilling, and finally connect them to a small faucet for on-demand delivery. Our town issued a warning about our drinking water being unsafe for pregnant women and babies, so I want to make sure I have a safe drinking option. Any thoughts or guidance on this?
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Just a heads up, the "cold" water from your tap isn't actually chilled, just at room temperature. If you want truly cold water, you're going to need a dedicated chiller. There are systems out there that can provide whole-house reverse osmosis, but they can be pretty pricey—like $10,000 or more! Just weigh your options and see what's feasible for your budget.
You might be wondering why you'd need to filter hot water, but honestly, if your town's water quality is questionable, it's smart to filter everything. Definitely stick to drinking only filtered water, especially with the contaminants you've mentioned. Just make sure you get a good RO system that can handle your needs!
Exactly! The memo our town sent out made me a bit paranoid, so I'm keen on getting both hot and cold filtered.
It sounds like you're on the right track! While there's no one-stop solution for both hot and cold RO water, you can certainly set up a water tank to store your filtered water under the sink and use separate heaters and chillers. Just make sure everything is properly connected so you have easy access from your faucet!
Yeah, I've heard those whole-house systems can be a big investment. I'm more focused on a dedicated drinking water setup to avoid buying bottled water.