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Tap water safety: I thought my city’s tap water was safe to drink?

Water Quality: How is RO water compared to bottled water?

RO filtration: How effective is Reverse Osmosis filtration compared to other methods?

Compare APEC RO to others: How are APEC RO systems compared to other ROs in the market?

WQA Certification: What is the WQA and what are the benefits of purchasing a certified system?

Gallons per day: APEC's smallest system makes 50 gal/day, but we don't need that much drinking water!

Ultra Violet light: When do we need to add a UV light to our system?

Shipping Schedule: If I order your system today, when do you ship?

Location of System: Typically where can I put this system? In the kitchen? How about the basement?

Easy Installation: Can I install this myself? What if I am unable to?

Buying filters: Do I have to buy replacement filters only from APEC?

Moving system: If I move, can I remove the system to bring with me?

Water Chemistry: Does the reverse osmosis process affect water pH?

Mineral Content: Is it beneficial to have minerals in drinking water?

Membrane Maintenance: How much water is used to flush and clean the membrane?

ULTIMATE series: How is the ULTIMATE product line different from APEC's original Ultra line?

How do I troubleshoot a leaking RO system?

Why is there cloudy water coming out of my RO system?

What should I do if my RO system is constantly draining water?

What indicates a potential defect in my UV filter connection on an RO system?

ROTL- AIO Product Inquiry

RO Drinking Water Systems

Home Water Filters: What exactly is a whole house water filter?

Compare with RO: How is a whole house filter different from a home RO system?

Water Concerns: Do I need a whole house water filter?

APEC Brand vs Others: How do APEC whole house systems compare with others in the market?

Treatment Options: What types of filter systems are available?

Control Head valve: Why do some systems have a control head valve and others don't?

Choosing a system: I'm not really sure what type of system I need?

Sizing a system: I'm not sure what size system I need for my home?

Total Solution Systems: What are the benefits & advantages of a Total Solution System?

Material Safety: Are whole house systems safe to use? Will they add anything undesirable to the water?

Installation: Where should the system be installed? Can I install it myself?

Shipping Schedule: If I order the system today, when do you ship?

Warranty

Whole House System

Hard Water: What is hard water and how does it affect my home? Hard water is water that contains a substantial quantity of dissolved minerals like calcium and magnesium. It is generally not harmful to one's health but can pose several problems in you

Softener benefits: How can the Futura Water Softener benefit me?

About FUTURA: How does the FUTURA Salt-Free Anti Scale Water Softener function?

FUTURA Vs. Traditional Softeners: What are the differences between the Traditional Water Softener and the FUTURA Salt-Free Anti-Scale Water Conditioner?

Reduce Scale Buildup: How does the FUTURA media prevent scale and reduce existing scale?

Media Material: What is the composition of the FUTURA media?

Rusted Water Pipes: What is the effect of using a FUTURA Water Conditioner on rusted pipes?

Filtration Effect: Does the FUTURA system filter the water?

Micro-organisms: Do microorganisms accumulate in the catalyst and should they be regularly disinfected?

Special Precautions: Can the Futura media become fouled or damaged? What special precautions should I take?

Clean the Media: Do I need to clean the media?

Media Replacement: How often does the FUTURA media need to be replaced?

Allow the Media to Rest: What happens during the night when there is no water flow?

Maximum Operating Temperature: What is the maximum operating temperature of the FUTURA media

Required Flow Rate: What is the maximum water gpm flow rate to achieve the highest level of scale reduction?

pH Range: What is the pH range of the media?

Futura Water Conditions

About UV: What is ultraviolet light?

Functionality: How does UV work?

Who Needs UV: hen do you need a Whole House UV light?

Chlorine Concern: Why is disinfecting your water with chlorine bad for you?

Pre-Treatment: Is pre-treatment of my water recommended for a UV system to work?

Energy Consumption: Does a UV light consume a lot of energy?

Choosing a System: How do I know what size UV unit I need?

UV Transmittance: What is UV transmittance (UVT)?

UV Lamp Life: How often should I change the UV lamp?

Taste: Will UV change the taste of my water?

Performance Test: How do I know if the system is working?

Installation: Where should I install the whole house UV light?

System On/Off: Should I turn off the UV light when I am not using water?

Maintenance: What kind of maintenance is required for the whole house UV system?

UV Disinfection System

MEM-45, MEM-90, MEM-ES-75, MEM-ES-50, MEM-ES-100 Installation

For the membrane filter installation, the csutomer only needs to take it out of the packaging, but there is no need to remove the sticker/label on the actual filter before the installation. Below is the step by step instructions to install the membra

For the membrane filter installation, the csutomer only needs to take it out of the packaging, but there is no need to remove the sticker/label on the actual filter before the installation. Below is the step by step instructions to install the membrane filter. 1) Turn OFF the cold water supply to the RO system. Turn OFF the tank ball valve. Turn on the RO faucet lever briefly to relieve the built-up pressure inside the RO system. This will make opening the housings easier.&#xA0;2) Locate the Membrane housing on the system (labeled &#x201C;Membrane&#x201D;). Remove the WHITE tubing from the housing&#x2019;s cap at point D. To remove tubing, Push In and Hold Down on the collet ring square against the fitting. With the collet held in this position, the tube can be removed. Open up the cap (turn counter-clockwise). Using a plier, remove the used membrane for disposal.&#xA0;3) Once the membrane is removed, please tilt the RO system at an angle to drain out residual water from inside the membrane housing and insert the new membrane using a plier. Push the membrane into the housing. Avoid touching the Membrane with your hands to prevent contamination.&#xA0;4) Important! Make sure the &#x201C;double-ring&#x201D; end of the membrane goes into the housing first, as shown in5) Close the housing cap. Reconnect the WHITE tubing to the cap. Turn on the cold water supply and tank valve. Let the RO system run to refill the tank (takes about 2-3 hours).&#xA0;6) Check for leaks!&#xA0;7) Drain the first tank of water (through the faucet) to flush out the new membrane! The 2nd tank of water is ready for use

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MEM-45, MEM-90, MEM-ES-75, MEM-ES-50, MEM-ES-100 Installation