I've been wanting to replace my very old R.O. under sink system and I picked up this Purewell U01 800GPD RO system because the specs are so impressive��especially the non-electric design, high flow rate, and compact tankless build. It seems like a huge upgrade to my current system which includes a bulky three-gallon water tank.
That said, I haven��t installed it yet, and that��s an important part of this review.
The reason I��m holding off is the current lack of available replacement filters. Obviously, filter availability isn��t just a minor detail��it��s essential to the long-term usability of the product. Even the best system becomes useless if you can��t maintain it. At the time of writing, replacements are not available, and although I did reach out to the company and was reassured that replacements will become available, until I can confirm that replacement filters are consistently available, I��m hesitant to install and commit to using it. An RO system is a long-term investment, and ongoing maintenance support is just as important as the initial performance. Also, the system itself is also listed as currently unavailable, which raises some concern, although as with the filters, I was reassured that it is not being discontinued and will be available again sometime.
From an initial inspection, the unit itself looks solid. It��s compact, lightweight, and the included components seem complete for installation. I love the minimalist design ��it looks clean and modern. The idea of a water-pressure-powered RO system is especially appealing��no electricity, no pump noise, and theoretically fewer failure points.
I also like the inclusion of the TDS display and pressure gauge, which should make monitoring performance much easier compared to more basic systems. The claimed 2:1 efficiency ratio is another big plus if it holds up in real-world use.
Bottom line: This looks like a promising, well-designed system with some standout features, and I'm hoping to be able to install it soon. I��ll update this review once I��m able to put it into actual use.