what u guys think of alkaline water vs hydrogen water vs purified water?
Any good brand recommended?

Luckily we have u, an expert to correct us from making wrong decision. So u r going to be a seller for filteration system, pls furnish for info.

Thanks!

I will be a seller, yes, but I do not want to sound like a salesman saying "my system is the best, only buy mine". I want to always remain objective and provide valuable information first. Sales, if any, come second.

it's good to have you in this forum. Please share more information about your new filter system. I think this topic allow discussion about any water filter brand except selling. You can do the selling in trade zone and put a hyperlink in your signature ( You should make your current signature clickable).
Can't wait to watch your video.

Thanks for the info hestati, been following the thread and earn a lot of precious info from your replies. May I know how and where can I get these or someone could do it for me or perhaps you have such service as well? I mean the 5 micron sediment filter. I want to install POE in my new place but I have limited space and budget.

Also, relatives are pushing me to get Elken drinking water filter. In my mind I wanted Aquaphor since it's budget friendly, but can you give your review about Elken drinking water filter system? Thanks a lot in advanced.

any review on this blondal? boleh pakai?

its basically a usd 180-200 product.
really dunno why similar spec /other brand products in malaysia can jack up price until 3-5k wan..

This post has been edited by ar188: Mar 25 2018, 01:44 PM

Compare to if we were to buy directly from Amazon + postage fee + hassle + postage risk + no warranty, I think hestati's pricing is quite fair. More so his replacement cartridges pricing is even cheaper than Amazon.

ya, i didnt say his mid price not fair. just saying other brands similar style system does mark up super high.

Exactly. So your relatives bring back the water filter from UK already ? Never share your user review pun?

Marketing, marketing, marketing. Alkaline and hydrogen water is pure marketing, nothing else. Purified water is just clean water coming from a filter or RO system. Make sure your water is clean and don't fall for marketing traps.

Will do, just don't want to do it yet until it actually arrives here in Malaysia. Then people can come, take a look, maybe even taste the water coming out of it.


I think you're talking about BioPure k-100, right? I looked at it. As a system, it kinda does make sense. Regular, very standard RO system sediment+carbon+membrane+post carbon.

Few concerns:

1. Again, why just 1 granular carbon? Most RO systems need 2 carbon blocks (not even granular carbon) to eliminate all the chlorine. Chlorine damages the RO membrane.

2. Where are the components made? Who is the manufacturer of RO membrane? Maybe I haven't found the info...

3. WQA-S300 is one of the certifications no one uses. I think they remain the only company in the world certified to it, everyone else gave it up or never even bothered. I would look for NSF or EU certification.

But honestly, water filter from a company that sells lingerie, detox products... If they said "our membrane is Filmtec, our filters are Omnipure (or whatever) and it is all NFS certified" then it would be ok. Instead they say "The assembly of sleek lines and futuristic curves is a fusion made to quench your desire in more ways than one. Lauded as the machine of the future...", to me sounds like another Amway. No published pricing, dealers, non-transparent business.

I'm not saying it's bad, no, at least the system makes sense on paper unlike Kent system posted above. It's all about price though. Similar Chinese made, non-certified components system should cost about 1000RM. How much is Elken?

This post has been edited by hestati: Mar 25 2018, 04:00 PM

Hi all, panasonic tk as 40, beside changing water filter cartridge, anything need to change for maintenance?
Coz im thinking does it work like amway water filter, one uv light and one filter, 2 things to change...
Experienced user pls let me know. Thks.

suitcase full adi. cos brought back some other power tools for me.

Remember that most of these brands have:

1. Very aggressive marketing

2. Monthly payments

So people do not pay 3500RM, they pay 200RM/month for 4 years and think it's a good deal. And honestly, if one can easily afford 200RM/month it's not a bad deal. You get a filter, cold/hot/warm water dispenser that looks good and stylish. My only concern is that even these 5k brands do not use top quality components. Or maybe they do, but they never even say where these come from, who makes them etc. When you buy Mercedes, you know that all your electronics is Bosch. When you buy Cuckoo you don't even know who makes your filters...

any recommended water filter for POE? plan to install in my condo.

Looks like I should bring POE for condo...

Standard 4.5" case + pleated polyester at 5 micron should do it. Can add carbon to it if you want, then need 2 standard cases. This will kick arse of any "3M" type filter. Make sure you use quality cartridges.

Any idea where to buy good pleated polyester standard 10" cartridge in Klang Valley or online store?
4.5" case ? Easy to find the cartridge?

The only one I know currently is this one:

http://malaysiawaterfilter.com.my/index.ph...emart&Itemid=29

However, their whole package comes to roughly 600 RM (housing+filter) and filter is probably no-name China made AND it's not pleated polyester but melt blown... They don't carry 5 micron pleated... I tried to search Lazada, no luck.

I had no idea we don't even have them here.

I can get Pentek housing + USA made pleated 5 micron for 500 RM total, replacement is about 150RM, change every 1-1.5 years (washable, but iron clogs any filter)

So for now, can get this blue housing and melt blown only... Maybe someone else can find pleated polyester?

This small 4.5" by 10" housing is good for a medium size condo. For large house, better get 4.5" by 20".


However, this type doesn't get rid of the smell and taste. That could be a problem if when you shower, water smells really bad and has too much chlorine. Then also need carbon. Add roughly 600 RM for quality radial flow carbon in similar housing.

The beauty of standard housings is that you can start with sediment only, see the results, if not happy, add carbon easily. And it will still cost you much less than "big brand" system.

This post has been edited by hestati: Mar 25 2018, 11:05 PM

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Hi all, panasonic tk as 40, beside changing water filter cartridge, anything need to change for maintenance?
Coz im thinking does it work like amway water filter, one uv light and one filter, 2 things to change...
Experienced user pls let me know. Thks

No, this one uses proprietary cartridge with hollow fiber, AKA ultrafiltration and that removes all the bacteria. No UV in it. Just replace the cartridge and all set.