Everpure EV9282-00 H-1200 Water Filter System, Metal, Silver

Very good taste

I purchased this system from Amazon, box said it was shipped from Pentair Filtration Solutions. I researched water filtration systems and decided to purchase this system because it is said to remove "oxidized iron, manganese and sulfides", that are plentiful in my well water (I live in central Florida). Received this system a week after it was ordered and it was the original box this system is sold in, not an assortment of parts that can be assembled to form this system, an option that seems to be available from a few other vendors who sell this system for the same cost or even more. Installation was super easy and no leaks at all. On first day, water is tasting like the RO water I used to buy in Walmart up to today. The test of time is the real test for a drinking water system. This filter set is supposed to last a year or 1000 gallons. In my case the year will come first. My well water is wretched and has the potential to stress any filtration system. I will come back to add to this review when it is time to replace the filter set, as soon or late this may be. Update - 8 months later: Water still tastes the same. I'm impressed. I pull at least two gallons or more daily but the year life time of the filters is 3/4 through. This is very good performance considering the type of water I run through this system. Update - 11 months later: Water still tastes the same but I replaced the 2-cartridge set because it is almost a year which is the recommended life time of this filter set. I purchased the replacement set here at Amazon and paid $199 with free shipping. Replacement was as easy as installation. Takes longer to prepare for it than to do it.

The faucet part is not included, otherwise the complete hardware package is included to splice this into the existing cold water line. This package came with two extra fittings to attach a faucet, which ended up not helping with the faucet I ended up getting, not really a big deal. Just make sure that whatever faucet you select has the 1/4-inch plastic hose push to connect female adapter. Water is fast flowing. The filter does not appear to resist waterflow at all, two months later this is still true. Perfect for our >600PPM city water and house built in 1890s. Taste is the standard bland that comes with most filters, much better than rust and chlorine. Two months in and the system is still as the day I put it in. This gets used alot more than I thought I would. Ice, coffee, cooking.

About installation: Before this I use I2000^2. This product doesn't have a faucet or a preposing filter as I2000^2 does. So I reused them from I2000^2. It is not hard to put these pieces together. Because we just replace I2000^2 with this, it is easier. Father and I did it in about an hour. About the filter: Then remove the "hat" of the filter, there is a sharp noise. Seems like inside the filter is vacual. for filter#1, there is some black powder sticked on the up. About water filtered: Not used yet... water flow is slower than I2000^2 which is reasonable since one more filter is added. About How long can use: There is a timer with this product says it can use for 11 month mostly.Considering the price, this is kind of no cheap. Hope it worth it...

Threw away my old off the shelf GE system. Removes smell and taste, water is very clean and pleasant to drink.