1. landed or condo? Condo
2. how many pax in your household? 1
3. got senior / babies / people with disease like kidney failure for example in the house? No
4. can you able to do some small DIY installing yourself or not? (like replacement filter yourself?) Yes
5. how much u afford to installment per month for at least 5 years? 50/mth or 100/mth or 150/mth? Prefer one-off
6. or do u prefer 1-time off purchase? below 1k or 2k or 3k? <5k
7. do you own external water filter yet? Looking for a whole condo / unit water filter. Already have an undercounter 3M direct drink
8. hot/water function is it a must for you? will you willing to fork out another RM50/mth electricity bill for the feature? or you just stick with thermal pot + fridge cold water? No need hot water

No exposed pipes and I don't prefer hacking. The ceiling on top of the shower has a height of 45cm only - hence 3M AP902 is a no-go. I was adviced to extend the pipes down from the ceiling but even that I find it too much of a work (may consider this in future)

I read one of your earlier post on POE where we can install it as close as possible to the exit instead of the entry and decided to adopt this method. Bought 3 POEs to be installed under the kitchen sink (next to the existing DWS2500) and two bathroom basins. And a Philips KDF for the shower.

This is the existing cheap shower filter that I bought after my sister-in-law introduced me to the concept which I didnt knew existed. It turned this color within days - which prompted me to look into filters for the shower as well. The water runs clear and I had no idea it was so dirty.


I had also chatted with a management committee member after reading one of your post on epoxy pipeling - on whether it is possible (or is it too late) to use the method to "revive" the condo's pipes instead of hacking and changing.

Thanks! I was thinking about this actually - on how to connect the DWS2500 to the main water pipe, I'll check this out

Thanks! I was thinking about this actually - on how to connect the DWS2500 to the main water pipe, I'll check this out