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

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Summary:	Disposable, Greatest Convenience & 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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