Hi, thanks for that. Apologies I didn't mention earlier, but I don't want a separate faucet.

I'll do some shopping today to see what 3-way faucets are available in the local shops.

304 stainless steel has excellent resistance to a wide range of atmospheric environments and many corrosive media. It is subject to pitting and crevice corrosion in warm chloride environments and to stress corrosion cracking above about 60 °C. It is considered resistant to potable water with up to about 200 mg/L chlorides at ambient temperatures, reducing to about 150 mg/L at 60 °C.

Thanks all. I don't need any convincing about eSpring. I know its good - in fact, I'm currently using the Amway WTS (the model before eSpring) and overall I'm very satisfied with Amway. Even the price is very reasonable.

Actually I should rephrase my question as - how to connect eSpring to a 3 way faucet (which accepts only under sink filters)? Failure of which, what would be a good under sink filter alternative?

Why do I insist on a 3-way faucet? For space constraints. It eliminates the need to mount a second faucet for the filtered water. And you also don't need to run ugly tubes on the main pipe.

Checked out a lot of kitchen specialist shops today - and there none who have a 3-way faucet. Looks like the trend never caught up here in Malaysia.

Oh well, the search goes on for a 3-way faucet - possibly buying from the internet. There are many 3 way kitchen faucets on ebay. I might get one first and worry about the plumbing after I receive the faucet.

Thanks all for your assistance.

Btw, I also tested Grohe Blue today - I'm disappointed with it because it did not even have an aerator. Without an aerator, it causes the water to splash like crazy. It seems it cannot fit an aerator on the nozzle because the filter pipe is within the unfiltered pipe (if you understand a pipe, within a pipe).

for this thread to be more meaningful, owners of filters should do this:

1. Use TDS Meter to test the purity of water before filtration and after filtration, share readings and your setuphere.

2. Use pH meter/strips to test and share the alkalinity both before and after filtration.

3. infact, do the same for any other water incl water u bought from supermarket, as well as coin operated water dispenser outside.

Results should be compared like this mentioning the location of water and setup used for before and after.

Remember to clean your TDS meter with distilled water first, it should read 0 ppm, then only u test the unfiltered water tds, wash again with TDS meter, and test the filtered water. That should be the right procedure.

You know if u carry a tds meter arond, even at kopitiam or thousand ringgit filtration system, you would be surprised of the readings. Trust me on this.

I hope a database can slowly be collected through this thread and perhaps, that way we can identify base on cost whether it's worth the results. No point any products claims they can do this and that, you just gotta test it for yourself.

Enough said, let's do the test and share please.

i am talking about effectiveness of filtration purpose, that's why inviting owner to test before and after results.

i am not talking about a contaminated water scenario like how you deviated the purpose of my post.

There are hundreds of way to test water, the general method accessible to public is using TDS meter to test PPM results with distill water calibration. There are 2 groups on this thread, one who sell and one who consume only. Any bias respond can easily identify which group are the from.

also, any owner who spend rm1k above on filters (like i seen many here) and do not have a TDS meter don't do themselves any justice. Go get one.

Dissolved ionized solids, such as salts and minerals, increase the electrical conductivity (EC) of a solution. Because it is a volume measure of ionized solids, EC can be used to estimate TDS.

lol, i m not an expert but i know a little more compared to end user only I believe if a customer is willing to spend time to read all the discussion thread and all the shared links in the past such as wikipedia, WHO report, NSF report, they will know as much as me also

I am also an AMWAY member, i can sell it here as well even below member price but i choose not to because i cant provide the good service like others who are really dedicated to sell it, hence i only focus and sell Aquaphor. I have by main business and i spent most of my time providing good service for all of my products and therefore i do not have time to cover Amway. Yes, i can sell and make profit but if i cant provide the service, customers will complain and it will be bad for my online reputation which has been good for about 8 years

So, my advise if you are planning to get Amway, get it from a serious seller who is able to provide good after sales service. How to know is reliable or not? we wont be able to tell until we purchase. For me, how i gauge a person's service, c how quick he response to your queries, how much does he knows about the product and look back as his history replies in forum.

For those who are looking premium quality filter yet affordable, can get Aquaphor from me. Guarantee the after sales from me is definitely good as i m always focus with my products

AMWAY tested for 140 types of things, there are many brands that have nsf also didnt test for so many types. Question is, does our water have all these 140 types of contaminants?

I must agree most NSF reports for other brands do not have such a long list compared to Amway, most of them are very little only. From what i know, there are certain items to test for Standard 42 n 53, if u wan to test additional item not in the package u need more $$ but most brands would not pay for the extra $$ to test.

As per our local MOH requirement to test 42 items, we TESTED AQUAPHOR based on malaysia water quality and report shows that the result is very much better compared to the standards required
http://aquaphor.com.my/crystal-eco

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Dear D_Goh, we have debated on the LGA previously, why would you wan to bring up the same thing and give a wrong website to deceive people.

With Carbon Block Technology similar to Espring, 0.1 hollow fibre membrane better than 0.2 micron Espring, you trying to say my filter is not fit to say it is premium water quality? What logic is this.

Local labtest report was done by a local MOH accredited lab, report also given in my website. How could you say home test.
http://aquaphor.com.my/sites/default/files/laboratory_0.pdf

Here is the explanation for those who wanna read
https://forum.lowyat.net/topic/3615495/+20



FEEL FREE TO COME and take a water sample and test if you want.

Assumption #1 : What not filtered by aquaphor Eco Crystal won't be present in water

Assumption #2 :  Espring high profit...then said you know many people under cut prices...then you said you can get 14 and do the same

Assumption #1 : What not filtered by aquaphor Eco Crystal won't be present in water

Assumption #2 :  Espring high profit...then said you know many people under cut prices...then you said you can get 14 and do the same

So is your outdoor filter now is using those membrane type with 0.01 micron? Brands like wateq, hydro1, etc??

I'm also using a membrane 0.01 micron outdoor filter now. So far so good, I think it has been more than 10 years already, have changed the filter few times already. The only issue is that the water pressure is being reduced once it pass through the filter.

I'm looking for a better alternative now.

Insisting on other forumer to come a long is going to be difficult. It's like calling off the challenge.
I don't think forumers who has no direct interest whatsoever with the products would want to spend time and involve in this.
This challenge is between Amway and Aquaphor, just go there, do the test, take video, 10min kaodim. Then post the video to YouTube and share the link here.
Come on Amway, steady, your eSpring is discussed here extensively, don't disappoint your followers.

it will be great challenge, the result would do good for consumer, however it is a product comparison, don't take it personally no matter what is the result.

Result is cruel, reading is cruel, the losing 1 doesn't mean it is a bad product.
As long as the reading is above recommendation then it is fine.

and have to understand each individual has own believe and preferences.

AMWAY tested for 140 types of things, there are many brands that have nsf also didnt test for so many types. Question is, does our water have all these 140 types of contaminants?

I must agree most NSF reports for other brands do not have such a long list compared to Amway, most of them are very little only. From what i know, there are certain items to test for Standard 42 n 53, if u wan to test additional item not in the package u need more $$ but most brands would not pay for the extra $$ to test.

As per our local MOH requirement to test 42 items, we TESTED AQUAPHOR based on malaysia water quality and report shows that the result is very much better compared to the standards required
http://aquaphor.com.my/crystal-eco
"Active charcoal carbon filters are most effective at removing chlorine, sediment, volatile organic compounds (VOCs), taste and odor from water"
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carbon_filtering

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FYI, just VOC alone already consist about 50 contaminants. Aquaphor Crystal Eco drinking water is using carbon block + hollow fibre membrane. Any filters using carbon block can already minimum filter more than 50 types of contaminants. So, with Carbon BLock + 0.1 micron hollow fibre membrane, Aquaphor can easily filter more than 100 types of contaminants. However, how many types are in our water? Our Local MOH only suggest to test 42 items even to pass NSF standards 42 & 53, we dont have to test 100 items. Yes, Amway did a good job in testing 140 items but not tested for 100 over items doenst mean Aquaphor water filter is not good, if you know what media is used and the quality of the media, a filter expert like you can tell what the filter is capable off but it seems like you are trying to confuse readers

Regular filter use granular carbon only, compared to that we are using high quality carbon blocks (very thick with Aqualen) + Hollow fibre membrane, why cant i say Aquaphor is premium water filtration system?
I have to emphasize again, i do agree Awmays - Espring is a good filter and never suggest Aquaphor is better but it is affordable and yet providing high quality water filtration.

You sound like a water expert, you should know this and why still try to mislead forumers Aquaphor only filter 20 - 30 types of contaminants.