Reverse Osmosis - Sump Style or Quick Change, Which is Better?

Depending upon your specific concerns and criteria, let us show you which version of reverse osmosis will work best for you. But, in addition to making our water safer to drink, water purification and water filtration systems are also a cost-effective and environmentally friendly alternative to expensive bottled water.

	Quick Change Style Reverse Osmosis	Traditional Sump Style Reverse Osmosis
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Summary:	Disposable, Greatest Convenience and Super Easy on Folks Who Aren't Plumbers!	Somewhat Lower Price, But Harder to Maintain Because More Prone to Leaks and Higher Frequency of Filter Changes
Price Range (on average):	System Cost: $299-$389 Filter Cost Over 2 Years: $225-$350	System Cost: $199-$334 Filter Cost Over 2 Years: $156-$390
Effort Required to Change Filters:	A simple 1/4 turn "off" with the old filter A 2nd 1/4 turn "on" with new filter and you're done! (No leaks because O-rings are changed with every filter change)	1) Loosen housing with housing wrench 2) Empty water from housing 3) Clean/wash inside of filter housings 4) Inspect O-Ring for wear/replace and lubricate 5) Screw housing back on (but not too tight!) 6) Watch for leaks!
Frequency for Filter Changes:	Require some filters to be changed no more frequently than every 6 months	Some sump systems require one or two of the filters to be changed every 2 months
Filtering Ability:	Comparable to Sump Style Systems	Comparable to Quick Change Style Systems
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