Connecting Kinetico RO to a pot filler - Can do or a bad idea?
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12 years ago
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Comments (17)We have similar setup with whole house softener and single RO tap at sink for drinking. Comments above pretty much summarize our experience. I must admit though that I laugh a bit at the notion of not using softened water for a pot filler. When I learned how to cook pasta, I was told that the water should be "salted as if for soup." Another friend's benchmark was "salty as sea water!" No question that for quality pasta, or veggies, or about anything else you'd cook in a pot full of water, you'd be adding tons more salt than your softener would ever add! And on't get me started on the sodium police!!! One of the most ridiculous things in the public health/nutrition community is the universal condemnation of salt, in the absence of any rational reason to do so. Salt is bad for a small percentage of people who are hypertensive. That is the only known link between sodium and heart disease. If your blood pressure is normal, there is no reason to worry excessively about sodium--certainly not obsessing over 12.5 mg! Watch any chef in a restaurant season food and you'll see how critical salt is to good cooking. Fortunately most of us can consume it without worry....See Morenew r.o. system
Comments (5)Connecting the RO to the fridge and having no faucet is not typically the set up, but it will cause no concern if done properly. I would still consider putting in a faucet for convenience. It will provide a faster flow. There are many ROs out there. My preference is the Kinetico RO due to its unique features and excellent benefits. In fact a new one coming out this month that is customizable to handle a wide range of water issues including arsenic, VOCs, bacteria/virus, or even adding calcium back into the water. Andy Christensen, CWS-II...See MoreKinetico K5 drinking water system questions
Comments (13)Hi Grey Parrot, great idea, we will definitely pull this out and take it with us when we move, as in NYC, the cost for the K5 with all pre and post filters, installed, was $2260! There is apparently only 1 distributor for NYC - Westfair Water. I dealt with Frank (the son, not Frank the father) and he was very nice. Actually, the price would have been $2460, but they took off $200 when I waffled on it due to price. I called a distributor in another part of the country and it was about $500 less, but we are used to paying a LOT more for everything here, as taxes and real estate are super high. One of the other tradespeople who did work on our renovation said that they automatically add $200 to jobs in Manhattan (he was located in the Bronx) just to cover a parking ticket (?? about $125 I think he said), tolls, extra time, and aggravation. I appreciated his honesty. I will say, I am happy with with the K5 - there is a big difference in the taste of the water. Also, we are no longer buying bottled water, so I guess there is a slight offset in price there (although we did not spend very much on bottled water - just to go to the gym and stuff, but now we can fill a stainless steel water bottle at home.) If we did not live in an apartment building, I would want a whole house filter - as it is, we just have it at the kitchen sink. Hope this info will be useful to others - I have appreciated the wealth of information on this website!...See MorePot Filler Questions
Comments (18)I agree that if all you are going to do with your pot filler is use the water for hot water applications, it makes sense to hook it up to hot water...BUT hot water is harder on the seals and valves, so be ready to fix leaks if you hook it up to hot water. Cold water is mechanically easier on the fixture...on all fixtures. Cold water is more versatile than hot water. Cold water can be heated easily, but we are not usually set up to cool hot water easily...dumping ice into it will cool it. Cold water can be used for making pastries, dough, pasta and other items that usually are not compliant with hot water. Arguably, Hot water has fewer chances for disease since it is already somewhat "Cooked." I use tankless water heaters since they last longer in the few houses I build. Sometimes you need to drill out the shower heads to get the flow the heaters need to work, o else they cycle on and off when showering....not good. Cold water is what to use on your pot filler....See MoreUser
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