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A dedicated high-end under-counter ice machine. Most of my family members and I tend to drink water all day long. We have a reverse-osmosis water filter setup
by D13Fd 6y ago
A dedicated high-end under-counter ice machine.
Most of my family members and I tend to drink water all day long.
We have a reverse-osmosis water filter setup, which is great. For years we used it to fill up bottles that we stored in the refrigerator so we could have cold water through the day. But we had to constantly clean and refill the bottles, and it takes some time for them to get cold.
With a good ice machine, we just get some ice in a cup or thermos mug and we can instantly have as much cold water as we want. The high-end machine makes nice clear ice that does not taste any different than normal water when it melts. It's just like store bought ice.
The fact that it is under the counter means it's super easy to open it up, scoop some ice, and then fill the cup up with water from the reverse osmosis spout right behind it.
You end up with really great tasting cold water, instantly, and as much as you want. The thing apparently makes 35 lbs of ice per day.
It's also nice for visitors, if they want pop or something and we didn't think to put it in the refrigerator beforehand.
Unlike refrigerator ice, it never has a smell or taste to it. It's just ice.
- rkhassen9 6y agoWondering what brand of reverse osmosis system you recommend? It’s hard to tell what is genuinely good. Also, what to do about replacing mineral content? Thanks in advance.
- D13Fd 6y agoMissed this until just now. I didn't do extensive research on mine, I just looked at what the local well service company supports, because they come and swap out the consumables for a pretty reasonable fee (which keeps me from forgetting each year...). The main criteria for me was having a 3/8" line from the tank to the spout, so that water comes out quickly. I did supplement the stock 4 gallon tank with a 14 gallon tank (which barely fit under my sink). That allows the water to run for about 7 minutes, which seems to be plenty for both heavy use and to supply the ice machine. So far I've had good luck with APEC brand RO stuff from Amazon. The original RO equipment is Millenium brand from Hellenbrand. I use an inline remineralizer for the water to the ice machine. That is apparently helpful to preserve the pump. I also use a carbon filter for taste.
- rkhassen9 6y agoThank you so much! I appreciate the kind reply and will be researching APEC and Millennium. I really didn’t know where to start, so I really appreciate it!