Culligan SY-1000S Easy Change Undersink Drinking Water Filtration System Review

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(More customer reviews)I just installed this system this week. I did some extensive research on several filters and decided that this was the one that would best suite my needs. The price was also very good. Other systems that I considered were the Kenmore 38461, the Culligan US-EZ-4, Pentek US-1000, and the Culligan Preferred 250. This one had the cheapest initial system cost, filter replacement cost, and additional parts cost.

After reading reviews of the US-EZ-4, I decided that with that system, I'd have to buy a different faucet than the one supplied, which would add to the already higher cost of that system. Plus, the replacement filter runs about $25 more for that model than the SY-1000 (look on E-Bay for some great deals).

After all those calculations, the SY-1000 had the lowest effective cost/gallon over a 5 year span (Under 4 cents/gallon) with the US-EZ-4 having the highest cost. Way to bring value to your newer product line, Culligan.

I was a bit worried about them possibly discontinuing the replacement filters for this, but it seems that Pentek is the actual manufacturer of the cartridges and they are continuing to make replacements (Pentek QC10-CBRR) as well as sell the filter system under their own brand name. I plan on stocking up on a few just in case.

Pros:
-Filters: Chlorine, Lindane, Atrazine, Lead, Cysts, particles > 0.5 micron
-Very Inexpensive relative to other systems
-Includes most necessary hardware
-Faucet is a good height, seems durable, don't have to hold down a button to keep water flowing.
-Water tastes way better now, compared to untreated Austin city water. Better than bottled water.
-Cartridge easy to change - single cartridge.
-Much more convenient than Pur/Brita water pitchers

Cons:
-Included T-fitting was wrong size (1/2"), where I needed 3/8" that goes to my sink. The included water fitting was also plastic and felt cheaply made. The correct fittings for my setup cost around $12 or so at Home Depot. Be sure to talk to somebody who knows plumbing and how to properly fit the plastic tubing.
-Faucet threading is not long enough for my granite countertop, which is slightly thicker than 1". My solution was to use a flat washer instead of the weird bracket one they provided.
-DOESN'T (claim to) filter chloroform, MTBE, VOC, Asbestos, Mercury. Austin claims these things are not in the water supply, so it seemed ok for my purposes. I was mostly concerned about taste, lead, and cysts.It has only been a few days, but so far I'd recommend this product. I only give it 4 stars for the poor thread length on the faucet and lack of proper fittings. The filter is what really matters, though.

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Culligan SY-1000 Easy Change Drinking Water System With Faucet and Filter

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Culligan Sales #SY-750S Under Sink Water Filter Review

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(More customer reviews)After years of expense and frustration with various faucet mounted filters I decided it was time for a change.This filter kit was way easy to install and the thing was working in less than an hour.Consider how much you spend on those other filters and what a pain those leaky faucet end filters are. Do this, you'll be glad you did.

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Easy Change, Under Sink Drinking Water Filter System, Clean, Fresh Drinking & Cooking Water Through The Reduction Of Chlorine, Reduces Bad Taste & Odor, Sediment, Features Lead Free Faucet & Installation Hardware, Twist On/Twist Off No Mess, Use Replacement Cartridge Model #750R True Value #414-987, Filter Life Approximately 6 Months Or 500 Gallons.

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Everpure EV9282-01 H-1200 Replacement Cartridge, 2 Pack Review

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(More customer reviews)Anmazon lists the price for this item at $156.62 for the pair.But when you get onto the ApplianceZone website the price is $184.69.Someone needs to get their act together.

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Quick-change water filter cartidge set for the Everpure H-1200 Drinking Water System. Now Everpure's commercial quality, the overwhelming choice for water filtration in restaraunts, is also available for your home drinking water. Features bacteriostatic and limescale control with KDF media and dual stage filtration to ensure maximum reduction of contaminants.

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Crystal Quest 8 stage Triple Undersink Water Filter (provides 10,000 gal) Review

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(More customer reviews)The Crystal Quest under-sink triple filter
The pros are:
(1)Seems durable
(2)Fairly simple to install.
(3)Inexpensive, industry standard filters can be used.
(4)Three filter housings gives you the ability to use a variety of filters such as for removing minerals, removing fluoride, removing nitrates, etc.

The cons are:
(1) It comes with a saddle tap which punctures a copper line. This doesn't work on stainless steel or flexible lines. Other brands come with a screw-in Tee fitting. I needed to separately buy the tee (with shutoff) from another company for $8.
(2) Not possible to know if filter is in place inside the housing.
(3)I have run 10 gallons through the system and the filtered water tastes worse than the untreated water. If it doesn't get better I will swap out filters to see which one is the problem.

To install the spigot I had to drill through a porcelain-covered cast iron sink. While the internet is full of horror stories, this was not that difficult. I completed the hole in under 20 minutes using carbide-tipped masonry drill bits.

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CRYSTAL QUEST?? Triple Undersink Water Filter eliminates the impurities of tap water to offer great taste and pureness. The perfect solution for any household, it is quick and easy to install and use, attractive, convenient, and effectively removes hundreds of contaminants from water. This solid state water filter uses the latest technologies that blend the adsorption capabilities of coconut shell activated carbon with REDOX and more. 8 stages of filtration First water travels through a sediment filter cartridge that removes sediment, silt, sand and dirt. Also extend the life of water filter. Next, through a 6-stage cartridge, removes hundreds of contaminants from water* Then through a solid carbon cartridge for removing volatile organic carbon compounds (VOC's, insecticides, pesticides and industrial solvents).* Installs neatly under the sink. Comes with an attractive faucet and all necessary installation hardware. Conveniently provides 10,000 gallons of water. (1-3 years, or when the flow of water will automatically either stop or slow down greatly.)** Great for homes, apartments or office use.

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Aqua-Pure #APDW80/90 Replacement Cartridge for Drinking Water System Filters Review

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(More customer reviews)The filters last over a year by now and is still running. We are very happy with the purchase. Although the flow is slightly slower than a regular faucet filter system by PUR, it is not too bad depending on the water pressure and flow. Installation takes about a minute, not the easiest and is pretty manageable. Highly recommended!

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Aqua-Pure APDW80/90 Replacement Filter for Drinking Water SystemsAqua-Pure; brand offers a complete line of water filtration and water treatment products to provide you and your family with clean, safe, great tasting water. Aqua-Pure is the choice of quality conscious plumbing professionals; builders, and specifiers around the world.Aqua-Pure systems are considered by professionals to be the best on the market. To be sure your system is in top working order, you should check your filter cartridge every 4 - 6 months to see if they need replacing. Aqua-Pure APDW80/90 Replacement Filter for Drinking Water Systems Features:; Two Cartridge Set ; APDW80 (5 Micron Nominal) & APDW90 (1 Micron Nominal) ; High Capacity: 625 gallons or 1 year ; Two Stage Cartridge Includes Composite Media for Sediment; Chlorine Taste and Odor, Lead and Cysts. ; Second Cartrige: Carbon Block for VOC and MTBE ; Sanitary Quick Connect Design Allows for Quick and Easy Changing with Minimal Effort ; Cold Water Use Only ; Fits AP-DWS1000; Cuno APDW80/90

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Washing Machine Inline Water Filter Review

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(More customer reviews)This has saved me alot of aggravation.We are in a rural area on well water and the washing machine filter was getting clogged every other wash. After attaching this filter to the water line I have gone more than 1 month with no clogs at all.

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Washing Machine Inline Water Filter. Traps sediment before it reaches the washing machine inlet valve screen. Allows water to run freely. Eliminates the need to clean the inlet valve screen. Washing machine Filter houseing is built out of a carefully designed mold of polypropylene material, with a 5 stage gradual filtration process. Filter traps 98% of solides of 25 micron in size or larger. Filter Life: 2-3 months for new Wells, 3-6 months for existing Wells without a Whole House Filtration System, 6 months for public water of homes with a Whole House Filter.

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Aqua-Pure AP200 Under-Sink Water Filter System Review

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(More customer reviews)I wanted to give the Aqua-Pure a try before spending a fortune on a reverse osmosis system that would also take up all the space under the sink. To my relief, and a bit of a surprise, it actually works. I can compare the unfiltered to the filtered and there is a huge difference. And, it takes up little space.

Water companies have different issues to deal with in various areas of the country. Not far from here, my mother had a terrible iron problem, and I have none to deal with. I would imagine that a simple system like the AP200 might work in some areas and not others. If the water is really terrible, then perhaps only a more complex system would work and maybe not even then.

So, it works perfectly for me, but I do have issues. First, it is really expensive for what it is! This is a simple plastic device, two pieces and a gasket.$92 is a lot for that.

The filter screws into the housing. Since it is plastic, I have always been careful, but once I did find that the filter had broken off at the threads. This required taking everything out and doing something clever to remove the broken-off part from the housing.

Did I screw it in too tightly? Hmmm, I'm pretty careful about such things. I would hate to think it broke from normal water pressure or some sort of surge. I have no water hammer problem. In any case, it isn't very durable and takes too much care to install the filter cartridge.

The better news is that the filters come two in a box. Amazon's description makes it seem like you are only getting one for almost $50. Since they last me at least a year, that is only $25/year, which isn't too bad.

As with any filter, you do have to tap into the plumbing under the sink. That gets you into the world of plumbing and those who have been there know that there is little standardization and lots of options.

Again, as with any filter, you really have to use a separate faucet. Running all your cold water through this filter would shorten its life considerably and at only 2 GPM, the flow would be really slow.

I put my system in when I changed the sink and I bought one that had a hole in it for a separate faucet. Some homes have the faucets coming through the counter, but drilling would still be necessary.

In my area, and my circumstances, the Aqua-Pure turns out to be a fine option. We don't buy bottled water, the coffee and ice cubes are better and we use it to cook in. The regular water goes to the dishwasher and for sink duty.

So, I think it works just fine in most situations, takes up little room and is easier to install that some other systems. It is too expensive and fragile to get the coveted five stars, so it gets three.

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Aqua-Pure AP200 Plastic Taste and Odor Removal Filter for AP217Aqua-Pure; brand offers a complete line of water filtration and water treatment products to provide you and your family with clean, safe, great tasting water. Aqua-Pure is the choice of quality conscious plumbing professionals; builders, and specifiers around the world.Aqua-Pure systems are considered by professionals to be the best on the market. To be sure your system is in top working order, you should check your filter cartridge every 4 - 6 months to see if they need replacing. Aqua-Pure AP200 Plastic Taste and Odor Removal Filter for AP217 Features:; Double Action for Dirt, Rust, Chlorine Taste and Odor Reduction ; 5 Micron Nominal ; Cartridge Contains a Pre & Post Filter with Activated Granular ; Carbon for Maximum Effectiveness ; Long Life Graded Density Depth Filtration ; Manufactured from FDA CFR-21 Compliant Materials ; Cuno AP200* Image is of AP217 model

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Everpure EV9612-11 H-104 Replacement Cartridge Review

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(More customer reviews)This was a great price for the product and it was shipped in lightening speed!I will be a repeat customer.

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Brand new.. Factory original.

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3M Filtrete 3US-PS01 Under-Sink Professional Water Filtration System Review

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(More customer reviews)In Vegas our water is super-chlorinated.Forcing us to use a brita for cooking and coffee.I investigated other inline filters, but most of them required a separate tap installed -- since we have a granite countertops, this seemed like an extreme fix.finally, here is a filter that simply sits in your cold water line -- giving you filtered water to your existing cold water tap.It works great -- the chlorine taste and smell is gone. It does slow down the cold water flow minimally.It is no big deal, and hardly noticeable.Installation was a snap.I would absolutely recommend it.

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* Filtration system * Maintains water flow * Quick and easy filter change * No tools required * No extra faucet required * Filtered water comes directly out of your existing faucet* Internal shut off valve* Reduces chlorine taste and odor, and parasitic cysts * Reduces sand, soil, silt, rust and sediment * 0.5 micron rating * 2,000 gallon or 6 month capacity * 1.5 to 2.0 GPM flow rate * 40 deg.to 100 deg.Fahrenheit operating temperature * 25 to 125 psi * Replacement filter # 3US-PF01

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3M Filtrete 3US-AS01 Under-Sink Advanced Water Filtration System Review

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(More customer reviews)I just installed one of these filters.The push-in connectors worked great.The only thing I needed was an adapter to connect the compression fitting to the flanged cut-off valve.The water flow is better than I expected. I now have filtered cold water from the kitchen faucet. Replacing the filter is simple and inexpensive.I wish I had changed to this new Filtrete filter sooner.I hated the job of replacing filters in my other water filter. In the past, I always delayed filter replacement because of the effort required. On this new unit, 1/4 turn removes the filter, and the water flow is cut off. Grab the replacement filter, 1/4 turn and water is ready for use.
Highly recommended!

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FiltreteModel 3US-AS01 Advanced Faucet Water System. Includes filter head assembly, mounting hardware, plumbing connectors and 2,000 gallon capacity water filter cartridge.The FiltreteTM Advanced Faucet Water System fits neatly under the kitchen sink. It provides great tasting water and has a convenient shut-off valve for no mess filter replacement. The FiltreteTM Advanced Faucet Water Filter reduces sediment, including sand, silt, particulates and rust. It also reduces chlorine taste and odor. The system is tested and certified by NSF International against NSF/ANSI Standard 42 for the reduction of chlorine, taste and odor.Features: * 6 month filter life* Operating temperature - 40-100F* Operating pressure - 25-125 psi* Rated flow - 2 gpm* Capacity: 2,000 gallons* 5 micron nominal removal - better sediment removal with lower micron rating* For cold water use only* Maintains water flow* Quick, no mess filter change - no tools required!* Filter directly from existing faucet* Overall system height - 12" - approximately 3" clearance needed below for filter change

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