[mattmaroon]

Check out Waterdrop. The cartridges do just pop out and in, and it’s not zero install but it is very easy. If you can install a faucet you can install that.

I got over 99% reduction according to a cheap TDS meter at my condo in Phoenix with the 2 filter one. I can replace cartridges in seconds. I love that thing.

Zero install would probably suck as you’d have to fill tanks frequently (it rejects a good amount of water) and it would take up counter space but they do make em.

Honestly in most places you can buy the stuff for 25 cents a gallon from a machine, which is what I would do if I did not feel like installing

[jxramos]

I've been a fan of the APEC countertop units; https://www.freedrinkingwater.com/products/reverse-osmosis-c...

Been using them for a few years, water tastes great.

[datascienced]

That is a nice looking unit. I think as usual USA has more options! Might import something like this!

If it did cold water too would be awesome.

[mattmaroon]

We are the best at having things to buy.

[IG_Semmelweiss]

That countertop unit looks great.

Question - how do you deal with countertops that have storage tanks made out of plastic?

Are there no concerns with microplastics at all with these units? I know the plastic is not the Polypropylene stuff, but still.

[jxramos]

the unit I have has no storage tank. The water comes out a tube that needs to fill something. We have a regular daily pitcher that gets filled several times through the day. I also fill up larger storage emergency water camping tanks. I guess those are made out of some kind of plastic.

I heard some RO filters could pass microplastics. I think it would be cool to see if any of that pics up in a microscope. What size particles are people zeroing in on exactly?

[datascienced]

Zero install to me means “a renter can use it”. It could hijack your faucet outlet with a valve but allow your faucet to work anyway. This would require usually no tools or at worse a screwdriver to tighten a clip.

[mattmaroon]

Well, the only real change that’s not easily reversible one might make when installing most of these units is if you don’t already have a hole to mount the faucet in. A renter definitely shouldn’t drill a hole in a countertop and most r/o units would require one. Any house built in the last few decades would probably have a built in dish soap dispenser you could pop out, but if not, no luck.

Other than that just basic hand tools are involved. I would have no problem installing one in a rental but I’m also comfortable with plumbing. It’s definitely a job that seems a lot more intimidating than it is.

[jen20]

> Any house built in the last few decades would probably have a built in dish soap dispenser you could pop out, but if not, no luck

Is this common? I’m not sure I’ve ever come across this idea but it sounds pretty convenient.

[jen20]

Not really sure why the informative sibling reply to my question is dead (and thus can't be replied to), but I wonder if that hole is what the air switch for my garbage disposal is mounted in...

[nicolas_t]

I’ve found that landlords are usually completely fine if you tell them you’ll install it and they get to keep it when you move out.

Can be worthwhile depending on how long you plan to live in your apartment