APEC RO-PH90
Score: 88/100
Home Master TMHP-L
Score: 92/100Rankings
The Home Master TMHP HydroPerfection is a premium under-sink reverse osmosis system featuring 9-stage filtration, UV sterilization, and a non-electric permeate pump for high efficiency. Its main trade-off is the requirement for an electrical outlet and adequate under-sink space for its modular design. It is best suited for eco-conscious households prioritizing water conservation and comprehensive pathogen elimination.
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.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
0.9 GPM | 0.96 GPMbest | |
12 monthsbest | 12 monthsbest | |
6 stages | 9 stagesbest | |
99 %best | 99 %best | |
| ↓ lower better | 0 PSIbest | 35 PSI |
| ↓ lower better | — | 0 micronsbest |
| ↓ lower better | 3 ratio | 1 ratiobest |
2 years | 5 yearsbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Health & Safety(1) | ||
Certifications | WQA Certified | NSF, EPA |
Installation & Compatibility(2) | ||
Installation Type | Under Sink | Under-sink |
Operating Pressure (PSI) | 0 PSI | 35 PSI |
Filtration & Performance(4) | ||
Flow Rate (GPM) | 0.9 GPM | 0.96 GPM |
Filtration Stages (stages) | 6 stages | 9 stages |
Micron Rating (microns) | microns | 0.0001 microns |
Pure to Drain Ratio (ratio) | 3 ratio | 1 ratio |
Maintenance & Warranty(1) | ||
Warranty (years) | 2 years | 5 years |
Dimensions & Build(2) | ||
Height (inches) | 18.0 inches | 16.0 inches |
Width (inches) | 7.0 inches | 5.0 inches |
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.
Professional reviewers highlight the system's innovative modular design and exceptional efficiency as primary strengths. The combination of a non-electric permeate pump, UV sterilization, and remineralization is noted as a comprehensive solution that solves common problems found in traditional canister and tankless RO systems, such as leaks, slow flow, and high water waste.
User feedback indicates strong satisfaction centered on water quality, efficiency, and ease of maintenance. Customers frequently highlight the 1:1 wastewater ratio as a key selling point and value the remineralization feature for improving water taste. There is a lack of detailed negative feedback or recurring complaints in the available data.
“strips out over 1,000 impurities”
“keeps up with family needs effortlessly”
“installation as straightforward with minimal maintenance”
