Couldn’t agree more about the brass fittings—plastic just doesn’t hold up, especially if you’ve got any vibration or critter issues. I’ve seen raccoons chew through PVC like it’s nothing. UF’s been a lot less hassle for me, but I do miss the “crisp” taste from RO sometimes. Still, not having to crawl under the sink every few months is worth it.
I hear you on the raccoons—had a client last year with a crawlspace full of chewed-up PEX and PVC. Brass might cost more up front, but it’s saved a lot of headaches in the long run. Curious, have you noticed any difference in flow rate or pressure since switching to UF? Some folks mention a slight drop compared to RO, but maybe that depends on the setup.
Yeah, I’ve noticed a bit of a difference with the UF setup—flow’s definitely better than RO, at least in my case. Pressure seems about the same, maybe even a touch higher? I was worried about losing some filtering power, but honestly, for what I need (mostly just taste and sediment), it’s been fine. Still, I do wonder if I’m missing out on something by not sticking with RO... but man, the maintenance is way less of a pain now.
I get the appeal—less hassle and better flow is hard to beat. Still, I’m a bit wary about skipping RO, especially if you’ve got any concerns about stuff like heavy metals or weird contaminants. UF’s great for sediment and taste, but I’d double-check your water report just in case. I stuck with RO after finding out my city water had some nasties that UF wouldn’t catch. Maintenance is a pain, though... no arguments there.
- I get where you’re coming from on the RO hassle, but I’ve seen UF work out fine in a lot of buildings—depends on what you’re dealing with.
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That’s key. If your local water isn’t loaded with heavy metals or weird stuff, UF can be a solid choice. Not every area needs the full RO treatment.“UF’s great for sediment and taste, but I’d double-check your water report just in case.”
- In a couple of my older properties, we switched to UF after realizing the city’s water was already pretty well-treated. Maintenance dropped way down and tenants stopped complaining about slow flow or filter changes.
- That said, if you’ve got lead pipes or suspect anything sketchy in the supply, yeah, stick with RO. But for most newer buildings, UF does the job and saves a ton of headaches.
- One thing I noticed—RO waste water adds up fast. If you’re paying for metered water, that’s another cost to think about.
- End of the day, it really comes down to knowing your building and your local water. Blanket solutions don’t always fit every property.