Question about LG Puri Care WD516, I am considering to buy outright RM2800 for this model.

But I have few queries as below,

Currently using external water pipe that connects to the kitchen. During hot weather, it can get really hot. Does the hot water affect the internal parts and shorten the life span of the filter?

Very informative bro. Thank you. The usual salesperson would said its not a problem no damage will be done but they did not consider the hot water will go through the filter during drinking. Will measure the temperature when it's naturally hot from the Sun.

Meantime, I do not intend to buy the 516 model as I dont drink cold water plus RM50/month for 7 years is just ridiculously high for my expense.

Thanks for the info. That is the very reason I am holding back my purchase for water purifier. Yes, housing pipes are exposed to direct sunlight and the water flow through the kitchen and bathrooms can get really hot.

Other reason why I was considering LG is because it gives me the flexibility to self service the filter but having the abnormal hot water coming in is just a drawback now. Do you have any alternative towards this other than the mini tank?

40 degrees is not a good operating temperature for carbon. Yes, cartridges are normally rated to 40-45 degrees, meaning they will not disintegrate at these temperatures, but they can't be used much time. This is why you never see carbon based shower filter, the water in the shower is rarely even 40 degrees, but carbon would last for a couple of days maybe a week. For the hot water the only solution is KDF based filter. Custom filter would work best, for example, sediment followed by KDF followed by UF or disruptor type (electoadhesion). All these cartridges will withstand 40-45 degrees and will not deactivate.

No no, I wasn't clear probably. So "up to 45 degree" means that for example that the glue that holds the parts in the cartridge together will not melt, this is what I meant by disintegrate, structurally.

The carbon doesn't disintegrate, it gets disactivated and yes, it will also release what it trapped at lower temperatures. So in practical terms it means it will not be effective for nearly as long as it is designed for and it may go through trap-release cycles. This is why in hot water applications, such as quality shower filters, KDF is used, you rarely, if ever, see carbon shower filter (unless it is installed before the heater).

I can't find a study with an actual water temp vs life of a cartridge. However, we have done a test and if interested you can repeat it if interested. We tested out large carbon block for shower filter (10 by 4.5). In about a week or 10 days the chlorine that would go through was pretty much the same as the inlet, however, in the beginning it was catching most of the chlorine (not all, because shower flow is a bit too high). We then took KDF and its performance remained pretty much the same for weeks. You can repeat the experiment with simple test kit that shows free chlorine. Note that temperature in the shower is about 40 degrees.

As for some who sell carbon based shower filter, yes, they do, but they are the same as "vitamin c" shower filters. They will last a few days / weeks at the very best unless installed prior to the heater.
Also eSpring and many other manufacturers found out the same through their tests:
"Tests have shown that optimal removal and adsorption efficiency occur when
the water is at an average 25° C temperature. Higher temperatures will reduce filter efficiency.
Contaminants remain bonded to carbon in cool water. When exposed to hot water, some difficult-to-remove
contaminants may detach from the carbon and enter the treated water stream. Finally, the use of hot
water may cause the structural integrity of the unit to be compromised."

Also discussed here https://www.chemicalforums.com/index.php?topic=69498.0

However, when we are talking about sediment filters, they are usually rated to 45 degrees, because the temperatures above that would damage it structurally (bonds, glue etc). So this is why LG is mentioning 45 degrees. The cartridge will still be ok, but the carbon part will have difficult times getting through these temps. Not saying this to say LG is bad, they are all like that pretty much. For our products, if someone mentioned to me that he will be using at 40-45 degrees, I would just not recommend to install or install at his own risk.

My unit is a 845 soft unit, just came across the idea of doing filtration system for the whole house instead of driving water only.

Can anyone provide a objective comparison among each other? Thanks sifuu

Any recommended counter top 3 or 4 stages water filter (without hot/cold water) with reasonable price filter cartridges for future replacement?

Had a look at Aquasana but counter top only have 2 stages.

PS: already have POE sand based water filter outside the house

Wow, LG resellers are fairly active/aggressive in promoting in this thread but thanks anyway. Not looking for such high end purifier

I’m interested to get a LG at promo RM50/month, but my dillema is I still have a unit of cuckoo king top, finished payment, but I want to sell it instead of discarding it.

anyone here using LG water purifier?

just curious if the filter replacement can be bought outside aside from going back to LG.. and if yes how much?

was thinking to go for outright payment given there's only 2 ppl in my household

I agree ceramic is fragile and requires careful handling. ;-) However, I haven't broken any in 21 years - touch wood!
To prevent the ceramic from clogging too fast, it is pre-filtered by a 5 um PP filter.
I find scrubbing the ceramic surface sufficient to restore water flow. When scrubbing becomes less effective over time, then it is time to replace the ceramic - that typically happens after ~3y. So, it is good for both environment & wallet :-). However, if UF can offer the same cost effectiveness, I am willing to switch.

The ceramic does NOT rid chlorine. A carbon filter is required for Cl removal, but a new carbon filter will initially leak carbon powder. So, in an RO system, a ceramic filter in the no. 3 position can prevent the carbon powder from fouling the expensive RO membrane.

interested in LG WD518AN..
Pls PM the best package 🙏

Anyone has contact where I can purchase the filter cartridge for SK Magic Ria. I asked some but they only offer yearly membership which costs around RM 550.

Hi all, please PM - I am interested in LG 216, i heard it is at RM2800 for outright?

Go for rental difference only few hundred but got warannaty the whole 7 years. Outright I believe warranty is 5 yrs only.

-----

Today second day using LG Puricare WD516AN. Due to RM50 a mth promo I went for it. So far so good. Hope can last 10 years before needing to change again.

Hi all, I'm looking for a replacement drinking water filtration system for an old RO water system.

1. landed.
2. 4 pax in my household. Most of the time only 2 pax.
3. got senior ~60 y/o with no major health issue.
4. either DIY or on-site service also okay. Preferably won't need to mess with those fittings and hose often if DIY.
5. Instalment below 80/month.
6. 1-time off purchase below 3.5k. (Still depends on service package in total and future support)
7. No external filter, probably once a month will get water disruption and get very brown tap water momentarily.
8. hot/cold water not required at all. If it comes with it and doesn't use much electricity then it's fine.

The existing RO water system with water tank has been with us for more than 10 years, starting to give us issue like pump getting weak and slow filling. It also has a ceramic pre-filter that needs to get clean periodically.

I was researching for a new RO system that sits on countertop and doesn't take up lots of space. My friend recommended me to get a Xiaomi one as he had good experience with his 400G for a few years. I'm quite interested with the Xiaomi 1200G with dual RO filtration, but still undecided due to lack of local support and some users reporting that their other Xiaomi unit either leaks or pump failure.

I am not super fixated on RO only, but our family does prefer the taste of RO water (like a bit sweet?  ). I've tried cuckoo at work (the floor standing one) and they taste a bit different too, iinm they are RO but quite noisy.

I've also considered LG Puricare WD518, looks quite pretty and modern, plus many forumer here seems to use LG. My only concern is that motorised dispenser spout, it says minimum glass/cup height of 16cm for the sensor to work properly. And it also has the same issue like other similarly designed system whereby the spout is fixed and they seem to optimise for a certain type of container (same like most water dispenser nowadays). For my household, we do have cups of various sizes depending on its purpose, water bottles, kettles and jugs. So having a somewhat fixed access is a bit of an inconvenience. I've not used one or seen one in person, so maybe my concern is totally not an issue.

Perhaps sifus here can chime in a bit to advise. Thank you.

Hi all, need some help with LG Puricare Water Filter.
The LG Puricare water filter has a water inlet and outlet meant for flushing water out right?

I realize my water filter outlet keeps on having water flow out (hear it from the sink outlet drain). Like literally non-stop for the whole day.

Even when powered OFF also it will keep like that. The only way to stop it is to close the water inlet so no water goes in.

When I dispense water, the flowing out stops for a while then continues back again. I called LG and they say it's supposed to do that, but want to ask whether any of you experience the same?

Takkan the water really keep flowing 24/7 right? and takkan when powered off also keep on draining water right?

ironcrowz since you're LG agent, what is LG's product equivalent to SK Magic Hyper and Ria? (these are around rm69-79 a month with the servicing package. Tankless with hot/cold function.

Which is better between LG and SK Magic?