So far the filtration tech are pretty mature, so from biz point of view I believe LG will try to use the same filters even for future water purifier models to minimize cost, but that's just my opinion, no one knows wat will happen in the future

As for the water outlet sterilisation, yes, suggest do it once a month, cuz UV sterilisation only kills bacteria, but dust might still stick to the outlet over time

Just put a glass under so it catches the hot water while the water outlet is being flushed


With 5 year rental plan, customer gets to choose one of these at the end of 3rd year at no penalty/cost :
1) Continue using the current unit
2) Upgrade/Change to another model
3) Cancel and return the unit

So naturally with that flexibility, the 5-yrs plan will be more expensive than the 7-yrs plan where customer is tied for the whole 7 yrs

518 and 516 only 3 differences, prices are exactly the same:
1) 518 has 10ml volume control
2) 518 has favourite setting
3) 518 water outlet is fixed horizontally once installed (due to the square shaped design), 516 water outlet can be swing horizontally freely, both still have automatic up-down water outlet though

Even though 518 offers 2 new functions, some of my customers still chose 516 cuz it's more convenient to fill up cooking pot etc.

This post has been edited by ironcrowz: Feb 26 2024, 12:45 PM

Correct, if upgrade/change, will follow new model's price and reset the contract

U looking for indoor or outdoor filter?

This post has been edited by ironcrowz: Feb 27 2024, 10:35 AM

If u need only room temperature water, u may consider undersink filters, just make sure they filters out heavy metals and bacteria/viruses so it's directly drinkable

If u prefer the convenience of directly drinkable straight from the filter, LG cheapest model WD216 is only RM50/mth, for 7 yrs, replacement filters and warranty are all free, and it has hot water function too

Yes it does, continuous dispense for 3 minutes or till u press stop, just press again if after 3 min it still haven hit 3L

If hot/cold water, can dispense bout 1.5~2L at one go, if room temp water, its unlimited

Yes, it is a contract binding on LG too, so the price RM60/mth is fixed for the whole rental contract 7 yrs

Are u looking for indoor or outdoor filter? Or both?

Since u do not need any functions except directly drinkable, find one that filters heavy metals and viruses, the cheapest LG model that suits ur need is RM2,800 or RM50/mth

Better refer the shop where u bought it ya, but usually maintenance once a year

WD216 is the cheapest model we have, its exactly like 516 except no cold water function (still has hot water)

Other than the usual dirt/odor/chlorine being filtered, it also filters out 9 types of heavy metals and norovirus

Since it's also tankless, it cost less electricity and doesn't require a technician visit for service (we still provide such service to those who cant DIY at additional cost)

This post has been edited by ironcrowz: Feb 29 2024, 05:07 PM

1. Ur air suam is room temp or luke warm? Ambient = Room temp (usually 26°C), 40°C = luke warm

2. Ya same, the button is there in case u want to do it manually (i.e. outside the scheduled timing)

3. Roughly 15~20 min, but usually our technician set it at midnight 3am when no one is using and it just run auto so u probably wont notice

4. Outlet sterilisation = Flushing the outlet with hot water (in addition to the hourly UV sterilisation), since hot water will flow out, need to put a container before starting the process, that's why can only do it manually. Suggest do it once a month

This post has been edited by ironcrowz: Feb 29 2024, 09:26 PM

No worry, not stupid question

Only 1 type of sterilisation is manual, the other 2 types are auto, so u dun have to worry bout them:

1. Internal pipe sterilisation auto weekly, to flush with hot water the machine's internal pipings

2. Water outlet UV sterilisation is auto hourly, to kill bacteria growing on its surface

3. Water outlet sterilisation (hot water flushing) is manual, cuz it uses hot water to flush the outlet, so must put a container

1 and 3 are both flushing with hot water, mainly to clean up any residue in the pipes or any dust on the faucet (since the faucet is exposed, flying dust may attach on it, even though UV alrd kill any bacteria, still need to clear the dust)

Both 516 and 518 has both hot and cold water, 216 only have hot water, other aspects all same as 516

216 vs 518 only 4 diff:

1. 10ml volume control - Can set any volume u like every 10ml between 120~1000ml (i.e. 120, 130, 140 etc. all the way to 1000ml)

2. Favourite preset - Can set 3 favourite presets of volume + temperature combo (Preset A = 120ml 40°C for baby formula, Preset B = 270ml 85°C for coffee etc.), 1 button to change both volume and temperature you use most frequently

3. Both has auto up-down water tap (to avoid water spill out, safer hot water use), but LG Objet is square shape, so once installed water tap cannot swing horizontally 180° (But LG can help reposition/relocate for Free 1 time every year)

4. 518 is RM60/mth, 216 is RM50/mth

I suggest don't wait, cuz both models stock constantly running low, unlikely HQ will do promo price again, current promo is combo bundle with air purifier RM88/mth

Can just direct connect to water source, inside alrd equipped with carbon filter, extra filter not necessary since LG ships filter to u every 6 mths, so no worry the filter run out fast

This post has been edited by ironcrowz: Mar 7 2024, 05:05 PM

That one was 516, 518 never have promo price except bundles cuz its the newest model

This post has been edited by ironcrowz: Mar 7 2024, 11:06 PM

Not discontinue, just no more promo price

Yes, but the addon filter package doesn't cover warranty

If rental then free 7 yrs warranty

Hyper's rental is bout RM100 for 5 yrs as i see, unless there's a ongoing promo that I'm not aware of.

LG's rental is RM110 for 5 yrs with regular service by technician, but if u can DIY service it (which is simply changing the filters urself and let the machine handle the rest), the rental goes down to RM90 for 5 yrs

If 7 yrs will be cheaper but just gonna use 5 yrs so that it's comparable to SK Magic

Keeping the price diff in mind, LG has everything Hyper has (tankless, s/steel pipe, multiple volume/temperature, hot/cold water, UV faucet sterilisation), plus:
1) Hyper's moving tap is manual, LG's automatic
2) Hyper's moving tap is vertical only, LG 516 can move both vertical and horizontal
3) LG has auto weekly internal sterilisation (not shown on SK Magic's website)
4) LG has an app to let u monitor its water and power usage, set the sterilisation schedule etc.

This post has been edited by ironcrowz: Mar 11 2024, 05:18 PM

Thank u for the suggestion, maybe I was just too eager to help ppl make the right choice considering that at same price u get more with LG

If I've been hot-headed, I apologise

Personally thinks that NSF is more important for smaller/newer brands, for big brands it might not be necessary

Cuz I never trust their integrity 100% since they are being paid by the brands

But of coz if no NSF, the brand themselves can cut short on their products/filters too

Either way, it's all about trust i guess

Yea, never 100% trust the one being paid to check the one paying xD