APEC RO-PH90
Score: 88/100
Express Water Alkaline UV
Score: 88/100Rankings
The APEC RO-PH90 is a 6-stage alkaline reverse osmosis system designed to remove up to 99% of contaminants while remineralizing water to improve taste. It features a pH+ remineralization stage that adds minerals back into the filtered water, addressing the flat taste common in standard RO systems. Best suited for households seeking to eliminate bottled water consumption while improving tap water quality with better-tasting water for beverages.
The Express Water 100 GPD system is a multi-stage under-sink water filtration unit that integrates reverse osmosis, UV sterilization, and alkaline mineralization to remove up to 99.99% of contaminants. It offers comprehensive purification for large households, though the slow flow rate and space requirements are notable trade-offs. It is best suited for large households (8+ people) seeking comprehensive water purification.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
0.9 GPMbest | 0.035 GPM | |
12 monthsbest | — | |
6 stages | 10 stagesbest | |
99 % | 99.99 %best | |
| ↓ lower better | 0 PSIbest | 40 PSI |
| ↓ lower better | 3 ratiobest | — |
2 yearsbest | 1 years | |
| ↓ lower better | 18 inchesbest | 19 inches |
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Health & Safety(1) | ||
Certifications | WQA Certified | NSF |
Installation & Compatibility(2) | ||
Installation Type | Under Sink | Under-sink |
Operating Pressure (PSI) | 0 PSI | 40 PSI |
Filtration & Performance(5) | ||
Flow Rate (GPM) | 0.9 GPM | 0.035 GPM |
Filtration Stages (stages) | 6 stages | 10 stages |
TDS Reduction (%) | 99 % | 99.99 % |
Micron Rating (microns) | microns | null microns |
Pure to Drain Ratio (ratio) | 3 ratio | null ratio |
Maintenance & Warranty(2) | ||
Filter Lifespan (months) | 12 months | null months |
Warranty (years) | 2 years | 1 years |
Dimensions & Build(3) | ||
Height (inches) | 18.0 inches | 19.0 inches |
Width (inches) | 7.0 inches | 14.0 inches |
Depth (inches) | 15.0 inches | 5.0 inches |
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Professional reviewers highlight the APEC RO-PH90 as a robust, professional-grade solution for households seeking high-quality water purification. The six-stage system is praised for its ability to remove over 1,000 impurities while the pH+ remineralization stage successfully addresses the common complaint of flat-tasting RO water.
Everyday users generally express high satisfaction with the taste and clarity of the water produced by the APEC system. Common praise includes the improvement in flavor for beverages like coffee and tea, as well as the cost savings from eliminating bottled water purchases.
“strips out over 1,000 impurities”
“keeps up with family needs effortlessly”
“installation as straightforward with minimal maintenance”
Professional reviews are limited, but the product carries NSF certification for its reverse osmosis components, validating its contaminant reduction claims. The system is distinguished by its triple-technology approach, integrating UV sterilization and alkaline mineralization with standard RO filtration, placing it in the premium category for comprehensive purification.
Users generally rate the system highly, praising its ability to produce clean, great-tasting water and its comprehensive filtration capabilities. The automatic leak detection and easy installation are frequently highlighted positives.
