List of Components
Reactor
This is the column on the left-hand side of the unit (the feed water goes into the bottom straight fitting).
For chlorinated/municipal water sources the column houses three stages of treatment. The first stage is a 50-micron pre-filter. The second stage is KDFTM, which has been tested to drastically reduce contaminants (chlorine, bacteria etc.). The third stage consists of silver impregnated granular activated carbon which removes chlorine improves taste and odor as well as removing other small organic contaminants.
For non-chlorinated systems the reactor also has three stages of treatment. The first stage is a 50-micron pre-filter. The second stage is KDFTM, which has been tested to drastically reduce contaminants. The third stage is a polyphosphate made to reduce rust and calcium that may be present in ground water sources.
The reactor should be replaced every 12 months depending on how heavily contaminated your water is (contact your local distributor for more information). This unit is sealed and opening it voids the pro-rated warranty.
Reverse Osmosis Water Purifier
This is the heart of the system. The purifier has been engineered to simplify the process and make it virtually fail-safe. The water is internally stripped of contaminants and is controlled by an internal anti-clog pressure control device. The membrane itself is a state of the art Thin Film Composite or CTA type membrane (depending on water source) designed to last for several years without having to be changed or flushed.
A bracket is provided to attach the unit under the counter or to another convenient location. The RO membrane in this stage should be replaced every 2-4 years depending on the level of contamination in your water (contact your local distributor for more information).
The unit is sealed and opening it voids the pro-rated warranty.
Supply Saddle Valve
This is brass saddle valve that consists of a two-part bracket with a self-piercing valve assembly and a compression fitting. This small valve attaches to your cold water supply with ease.
Mini Ball Valve
This small valve is placed approximately one foot after the supply saddle valve. This valve is provided to make turning the system off for testing or replacement an easy task.
Reject Drain Connector
Black plastic connector consists of a two-part bracket that fits onto a drilled drainpipe. The assembly has copper tubing in the flow path to prevent bacteria growth as a secondary safety feature and a white check valve. The concentrate flow will keep the line clean and a check valve prevents back flow.
Check Valve and Bent Copper Tube
The small white check valve goes on the end of the copper tube and the black reject tube goes on the top of this check valve. This valve is part of the system to prevent back flow (example: when using a plunger). The bent copper tube goes into the reject saddle valve to prevent bacteria from growing up the walls of the reject tube (bacteria can not grow on copper).
No other RO system offers protection from bacterial growth like the OMEGA system.
Pure Water Reservoir
A four-gallon clear reservoir with a float valve is provided to store your clean water. This reservoir can be placed in a convenient location and the pure water connected under the counter. This is the visible part of the system where you can see the pure water. This is the first RO system that allows the user to sanitize the tank if contamination is suspected.
Most other RO systems use steel bladder tanks that are guaranteed to grow bacteria, that is why all other RO systems need a carbon filter after the holding tank. Why use a filter after you have just purified your water?
Tubing
There are two tubes provided: (a) a 12' white 1/4 inch PE semi-rigid tube that goes from the feed/supply saddle valve to the bottom of the pre-filer and the rest of the tubing is used to attach the clean water discharge to the reservoir. (b) a 5' black 1/4 inch tube that connects from the white reject barb fitting on the bottom of the unit to the reject check valve.
Clear 3cc Syringe
This syringe is used for testing the performance of your membrane. Deep red food dye is sucked into the syringe and inserted into the top opening of the unit after depressurizing the system. This is the first RO system that can be performance tested visually by the consumer.
Razor Blade
This is provided so that you can make clean cuts in your tubing where needed. Do not use scissors to cut the tubing as they will pinch the tubing into an irregular shape.
Replacement Pricing
- Reactor list price is $39.99
- Membrane list price is $89.99
- Reservoir with float is $55.00
NOTE: When you purchase a replacement membrane or reactor, it comes pre-housed with all new fittings and components. They are sent to you ready to be snapped into place. No leaks, no mess, no plumbers required.