I purchased one of these and the water tastes great! I looked at the water under my microscope and it is very clean! Love it! Great video. Thanks! I did receive a mineral filter that attaches to the caraf that remineralizes the water.
do you get rid of water in the water tank every single time? Just got the water filter and not sure if I can just add more water to the water tank without removing every single time carafe is filled.
@@dm_podcast_takeways if you don't remove the water every time, the filter will have to work harder because what's left behind is the contaminants the filters removed when you first ran the system
I must tell you this, this video was one of the most professional and informative product video I have seen on CZcams. I like your solid confident voice while you talk about the unit. And yes, I don’t like the fake shiny silver look of the ring either. Very good video. Thanks.
@@sixpackbinky Update: I have made about 100 cycles through my machine already. I swear it is the softest cleanest water I have had the pleasure to drink. My body craves this water. my wife jokes around when we are out that no water can compare to the water we have at home. I also follow your instructions I create one full liter and dump the discard water in my plants. Blessed to come across you video. no joke.
Just received the Bluevua RO100ROPOT-UV Reverse Osmosis System Countertop Water Filter - 6 Stage Purification. I was just verifying the removing of the tank remains. Will use for plants etc. Thanks for the exceptional vid.
Thank you. I just learned that this exists. I’m sold! I miss having R O water and I’m tired of going to the water store to fill up my 5 gallon jugs (even though it’s super cheap). I’m hoping this Aquavue will be at a discount on the next Amazon Prime Day.
Quoting the blurb on Amazon, since I was about to ask this question and then decided to just see if the Amazon page said anything: "The countertop water filters last for a long time between 12-24 months to provide 1-2 years of clean drinking water before needing replacement. Filters are also designed to help save water with an impressive 2:1 Pure to Drain ratio. Monitor display shows the service life of filters and water quality so you can easily keep track of filter replacement and periodically switch out filter tubes."
Thks for the insight! I hesitated on spending a couple hundred bucks upfront, not knowing how long they would really last and cost (vs what the company claimed). They were under a different brand name with the identical product, kinda worried that the cost and reliability of the replacement filters in the long term. Also, it would be a perfect water system if they could have added a built in option for hot/cold water in the system, the true all in one system is fully available in the Chinese market. Hope there would be more choices in the US market soon.
Super video. I have had undercounter for years, but now that is not a good option. This looks great. I just do not want to buy bottled, plastic water. Thanks.
@@APEX.86 that is funny. IT'S NOT the "carafe" I'm concerned about. It's between the last filter and the spout that concerns me. That area seems to be plastic.
@@artlego1007 I'm sure there are other aspects of your environment and lifestyle that are FAR more damaging than the output water being in contact with food safe plastic for one second.
I have a Bluevua under sink unit. After a year the replace filter alarm started going off and measuring with a meter showed output TDS rising to over 100ppm. While waiting to get the replacement filters in I got tired of hearing the unit beeping like a smoke detector with weak batteries so I hit the rest button and NOW THE UNIT IS FILTERING TO 3PPM AGAIN! The unit is rated to 500 gallons a day. I probably use 3-5 gallons a week so I don't think I've exhausted the elements yet but wondering why something in the software made it seem like the filters were shot.
The "500 gal per day" is the maximum flow rate if you ran it constantly. It doesn't say anything about how long the filters last. That seems odd though. Have you backed up either TDS measurement with a second measuring device?
@@APEX.86 I have 2 of them, they read the same thing. And I know the 500 g/d is a flow capacity, but I think they use that to estimate the lifespan of the filters if they were used at that run rate. Then the software shuts the system down and throws a flag.
You must dump the remaining water because the system disposes the captured contents into that water. He said that you an use it to water plants and wash dishes, but should not drink it, although it wouldn't be harmful if you did, but didn't recommend it.
Great review, however, never mentioned price. This seems to be an issue with many reviewers on CZcams. Also, others ways to purchase than Amazon as I along with alot of others don't do business with Amazon. Thanks.
Feel free to search for other retailers that carry this model. The focus of my review is on the product itself, not the price (which can vary), or the retailers I have no knowledge of.
just bought one! arrives tomorrow. thanks for the review. i need advice on how to tell my roommates that i don’t want them using my very expensive new water filter?!
I have the same problem I tell them I need it for my allergic medical condition that causes my skin to breakout if I dont drink the reverse osmosis water
Show me one RO filter that doesn't have plastic. It's really not a concern to me because after the water exits the final RO filter, the amount of time it contacts plastic is extremely short. Any potential leeching is a time dependent function. A couple seconds of contact compared to hours or days sitting in a plastic pitcher is far better.
Hope your somewhat sure of what your saying as your getting people to buy and use these machines. I hope they aren’t harmful. As someone who is a consumer and considering one what someone says about a product matters (especially something that could effect our bodies, this product is different than say clothing).
Folks getting butthurt about him reviewing this saying “ you better be right people are buying this and may be drinking plastic And leeching etc “ guys you’ve been drinking water for years out of everything. Buying this isn’t gonna kill you . Just add a little salt or whatever don’t get bent out of shape we are becoming nit picky Karen’s nobody cares when they ask for water in a restaurant or buy a plastic bottle of Voss water in 7/11 cmon.
Great review. Looking for something simple we can add to our camper and have great drinking water. Are you still happy with this unit? Can you say it also improves the taste as well?
Do you still have it? I've only had it for a month now. I noticed the two holes where the water tank meets the device, water puddles up there. How do you keep that from getting moldy? Do you keep the tank off the device to air out or clean it regularly?
@@mike_zander yes, still used daily. I have never had an issue with mold on the water ports. It sounds like you might have a mold issue in your house. White vinegar and water is a good way to deal with mold.
This may be a silly question…..why do you have to dump the waste water on the fist run? Couldn’t you just add more tap water to dilute the concentrated minerals previously filtered out and run another cycle before discarding? Or just keep doing that continuously?
@Niko Franchilli do you not have access to tap? You don't have to throw away the discard water, you can water plants or use it for cleaning, but you should not leave it in the tank. All RO systems reject water like this. Under the counter RO systems waste about double the amount of water and it goes straight down the drain. So, for an RO system, the bluevua is very efficient.
Fluoride is the priority for me that I want removed from my water, with this filter it doesn’t seem to be clearly advertising that it removes fluoride. Do you know that it definitely does? Thanks I believe the filters don’t mention fluoride too?
@@lucidmonkey3591 let me know if you find a filter that does clearly specify. I believe the filters need changing each year as well and I can’t find anywhere that sells only the filters
This thing looks great. I’m kind of a water snob so I must ask how the water taste? Is it as good as bottled water from the store? Also, how often do you think I would have to change the filters. I use it about 1 gallon a day. I’m currently getting water delivered to my house and it’s so expensive I’m looking for other options.
The water tastes great! I compared the tastes with a store-bought bottle of reverse osmosis water and they taste exactly the same - like water should taste.
How the heck do you clean this system of mineral buildup? Especially a mineral build-up in the first part of the system intake before it reaches the filters?
My tds for the in gets to around 14 on the first try idk y, is that normal? After the first 4-6 rounds everyone after that just gets 14ish tds on the first round and j don’t know if that’s smth bad with the system
I can’t find any reason to use different output volume like 0.5 or 1 liter. Have you ever used different option than 1.7 max liter? Do I still need to put max input water if I want just 0.5 liter of filtered water?
Same here. I can't think of a reason why I would want to make less than a full pitcher. You wouldn't need to fill to max for smaller batches. But, you would be guessing how much less to use.
They say the filters last 1-2 years. If you scroll down here you can see the individual filter types and prices: smile.amazon.com/stores/page/AA71D3F8-3F07-4175-9EA6-B8D85F98EE0A
@@jsang82 still a fan and using it daily! If you purchase, please consider using my link. It helps me be able to create reviews like this! amzn.to/4dkCZBm
@@jsang82 I personally don't think UV is worth the extra cost and complexity. UV isn't a broad spectrum microbial killer. It is good at controlling algae in aquariums. No microbes or algae should be making it through the 4 stages of filtration anyway.
@@APEX.86 so i have received it day before yesterday and started using it from yesterday. I have observed that after every water filter process there are plenty of water left in the main tank (almost half) which we need to drain out?
Dear Apex, thank you for your video! But I don't get it... every time you load the Bluevua, there's literally a HALF of water waste?? That I need to reuse somehow? That's a lot, I think. Why would someone make a water filter, where 50% of it I would need to recycle (and pay for 2x water bills)...
You don't have to recycle it, you just have the option. All reverse osmosis systems waste water. That's how they work. The cost of that waste water is almost nothing compared to the thousands of gallons of water you send down the drain while showering, washing dishes, etc.
How is the availability of filters? I bought this item and I wonder if I will be able to buy filters in the future without any problems. I live in the United Kingdom.
Thanks for the video. Do I have to remove/replace water from the water tank every single time carafe is filled? My friend just adds more water on top of what is left in the water tank and then replace once every week or so. Her water tastes great :) Not sure which way is correct
It has more to do with the amount of water than the time. I have had it for about 8 months now and my filter status bars are on the last square. It is still outputting good water though, so not done yet. I average probably ~1.5 full carafes per day, and it seems like the filter might last about a year.
Does this machine remineralize the water through the filtration process? My understanding is reverse osmosis effectively makes “dead water” removing all minerals because of how stringent the filtration processes is and you are supposed to remineralize post reverse osmosis. Thank for the clarification.
It does not. In my own research I haven't found anything compelling saying that there are health issues associated with drinking distilled / RO water. Obviously we need minerals and salts in our diet, but food contains orders of magnitude more than water can hold. You can always add electrolyte drops to the water if you are worried. You can even make your own drops with sea salt.
@APEX.86 true distilled water will leech volatiles. Thats why there is a market for ionized distilled water. If you ionize the distilled water, it doesn't leech as much. I remember watching a video about distilled water and how destructive it is. Like, distilled water will cause stainless steel to rust over relatively short amounts of time because it will absorb and strip the stainless finish. That is not to say drinking distilled water is necessarily dangerous. But it is a great way to cause a heart attack and brittle bones if you're not ingesting extra electrolytrs, it can strip you of potassium and calcium.
@@Gajh2014 l just priced them at about $150 for the entire replacement filter kit though certain stages will go before others so in a year expect maybe about $200 or more
i am not concerned that glass is tin or in my opinion havinge glass carafe is pointes when water tank is plastic, C'mon... what is speed of dispensing the water ? we didnt see it most likely is slow.. or?
It takes about 5 minutes to fill the carafe. Saying that the input water tank being plastic is an issue is totally missing the point. The water coming out of your tap has been through all sorts of nasty pipes, has traces of various chemicals and pharmaceuticals, and other contamination. What are you worried will happen when that water sits for 5 minutes in food grade plastic? The whole point of the filter is that it removes almost all the impurities.
@Viva, I am having the same problem. I just received the email back from their support team. I am pasting the email here hoping it helps you. I haven’t tried the solution yet, will be doing that tomorrow. Their response - I am so sorry to hear the system stop working. Please be noted that the electric program of the newer versions of the ROPOT units has got updated: a manual flushing function has been added to help maintain the ROPOT unit. Every 15-30 days, the banana-shaped water volume button and the round water-making button will flash together, reminding the user to conduct the routine back-flushing. If you see the two buttons flashing, please follow the reminder and press these two buttons simultaneously to trigger the 6 minutes self-cleaning to flush out the remaining contaminants. The unit will be functional again once the back-flushing process is completed.
Hi Viva, I am from the Bluevua Team. The electric program of the newer versions of the ROPOT units has been updated - a manual flushing function has been added to help maintain the ROPOT unit. When the banana-shaped water volume button and the round water-making button blink together, please follow the reminder and short-press these two buttons simultaneously to trigger the 6 minutes self-cleaning to flush out the remaining contaminants. The unit will be back on track once the back-flushing process is completed. I apologize that we should make the information more clear to avoid this confusion. If the problem remains or you need any help, please feel free to reach out via 888-637-0009 or support@bluevua.com. Our support team will be more than happy to provide you with the assistance you need.
Mine just did this. Amazon's write up for the product within the first bullet point says "When the banana-shaped water volume button and the round water-making button flashing together, please follow the reminder and press them simultaneously to trigger the 6 minutes self-cleaning to flush out the remained contaminants." I didn't see this anywhere in the material that came with the unit. And I looked a couple times. I pushed both buttons, and it was actually not as easy as I thought it would be to trigger the cleaning. Apparently the first couple or three times I tried, I didn't push them together well enough? I don't know, but it did finally go. No water went into the drinking pot. So I assume it just cycled some water through the system (it did make noise for a few mins) and I assume it dumped some contaminants into the water compartment.
It fluctuates during filtration. It usually rises up to around 20, then falls back down to 8 or 9. I'll check a finished pitcher with an external meter and see what it says.
@@vinaychv You can't really put a number on it, since not all dissolved solids are created equal. Calcium and magnesium show up just like fluoride and chlorine.
Yes, you discard about the same amount as you get filtered. That is much better than most RO systems which can discard 3 times as much. Look it up. This is a fundamental part of RO filtration.
@@APEX.86 seems like a lot of work each time ! I usually add water once the pitcher is full,and dump the remaining water once in a while ,seem to be ok the numbers are low on the indicator
I can't say for sure, because I haven't had the chance to taste this Bluevua water against an under-sink RO system, with the same input water. I really like the taste of this water though. We have good tap water in Austin and comparing to a good carbon filter, I definitely prefer the Bluevua taste.
I used an undersink unit at my old house on the same property with same input water which was awesome, I have had this water purifier for several days and I can attest that this unit makes water just as good as the undersink one did, better, if the TDS readout is accurate. My undersink unit never read below 25ppm, this thing is giving me 12ppm!
I purchased one of these and the water tastes great! I looked at the water under my microscope and it is very clean! Love it! Great video. Thanks! I did receive a mineral filter that attaches to the caraf that remineralizes the water.
I just bought mine 3 weeks ago and they now come with a remineralization filter that is good for 6 months.
How do I install the remineralization filter? I don’t see no videos on it or instructions
@@kimmoreira8432 it's quite simple. Just snap it into the lid
do you get rid of water in the water tank every single time? Just got the water filter and not sure if I can just add more water to the water tank without removing every single time carafe is filled.
@@dm_podcast_takeways if you don't remove the water every time, the filter will have to work harder because what's left behind is the contaminants the filters removed when you first ran the system
I must tell you this, this video was one of the most professional and informative product video I have seen on CZcams. I like your solid confident voice while you talk about the unit. And yes, I don’t like the fake shiny silver look of the ring either. Very good video. Thanks.
Awesome video man! I love my Blueva too, I just changed the filters, it's been exactly a year and still going strong!
3 month update? Your video has my most attention so far out of all the systems. Looking to ditch the water guy and get my first RO system.
Going strong! No issues. Just a couple clean pitchers of water per day. Still love it.
Do you change the discharge water from the tank after 1 complete glass is filled? How many ML's until you change the discharge tank?
@@pitchbuckets2860good question! Deserves a reply
Sold. Mine comes tomorrow G-d bless you and your family brother.
Please give an update
@@sixpackbinky Update: I have made about 100 cycles through my machine already. I swear it is the softest cleanest water I have had the pleasure to drink. My body craves this water. my wife jokes around when we are out that no water can compare to the water we have at home. I also follow your instructions I create one full liter and dump the discard water in my plants. Blessed to come across you video. no joke.
Just received the Bluevua RO100ROPOT-UV Reverse Osmosis System Countertop Water Filter - 6 Stage Purification. I was just verifying the removing of the tank remains. Will use for plants etc. Thanks for the exceptional vid.
Thank you. I just learned that this exists. I’m sold! I miss having R O water and I’m tired of going to the water store to fill up my 5 gallon jugs (even though it’s super cheap). I’m hoping this Aquavue will be at a discount on the next Amazon Prime Day.
I bought this because of your review and I love it.
What’s the PH level for this system
Quoting the blurb on Amazon, since I was about to ask this question and then decided to just see if the Amazon page said anything:
"The countertop water filters last for a long time between 12-24 months to provide 1-2 years of clean drinking water before needing replacement. Filters are also designed to help save water with an impressive 2:1 Pure to Drain ratio. Monitor display shows the service life of filters and water quality so you can easily keep track of filter replacement and periodically switch out filter tubes."
Thks for the insight! I hesitated on spending a couple hundred bucks upfront, not knowing how long they would really last and cost (vs what the company claimed). They were under a different brand name with the identical product, kinda worried that the cost and reliability of the replacement filters in the long term.
Also, it would be a perfect water system if they could have added a built in option for hot/cold water in the system, the true all in one system is fully available in the Chinese market. Hope there would be more choices in the US market soon.
Super video. I have had undercounter for years, but now that is not a good option. This looks great. I just do not want to buy bottled, plastic water. Thanks.
What changed?
@@brandonfertig I live somewhere now where I can't install an under-counter unit
Really informative and insightful. Mine is on order now. Love the glass carafe
How is it?
@@comcast831 give me break, talk too much!!!!
I just got it as a gift. I hope there is no problem with the plastic dissolving into the water.
Plastic doesn't dissolve in water.
I hope I have right word: I hope the plastic does not "leak" into the water.
Let me know if I have that right.
@@artlego1007 the carafe is glass
@@APEX.86 that is funny. IT'S NOT the "carafe" I'm concerned about. It's between the last filter and the spout that concerns me. That area seems to be plastic.
@@artlego1007 I'm sure there are other aspects of your environment and lifestyle that are FAR more damaging than the output water being in contact with food safe plastic for one second.
Excellent review! Thanks for making this video, would love an update!
Still going strong and loving the filter. I use two carafes and keep them in the fridge to make sure I always have cold water ready to go.
I have a Bluevua under sink unit. After a year the replace filter alarm started going off and measuring with a meter showed output TDS rising to over 100ppm. While waiting to get the replacement filters in I got tired of hearing the unit beeping like a smoke detector with weak batteries so I hit the rest button and NOW THE UNIT IS FILTERING TO 3PPM AGAIN! The unit is rated to 500 gallons a day. I probably use 3-5 gallons a week so I don't think I've exhausted the elements yet but wondering why something in the software made it seem like the filters were shot.
The "500 gal per day" is the maximum flow rate if you ran it constantly. It doesn't say anything about how long the filters last.
That seems odd though. Have you backed up either TDS measurement with a second measuring device?
@@APEX.86 I have 2 of them, they read the same thing. And I know the 500 g/d is a flow capacity, but I think they use that to estimate the lifespan of the filters if they were used at that run rate. Then the software shuts the system down and throws a flag.
just got this today, was wondering why it stopped half way, now i know you suppose to dump the remaining.
You must dump the remaining water because the system disposes the captured contents into that water. He said that you an use it to water plants and wash dishes, but should not drink it, although it wouldn't be harmful if you did, but didn't recommend it.
Thank you. This was a tremendous help.
I love mine. I'm looking at how to change my filters now.
Great review, however, never mentioned price. This seems to be an issue with many reviewers on CZcams. Also, others ways to purchase than Amazon as I along with alot of others don't do business with Amazon. Thanks.
Feel free to search for other retailers that carry this model. The focus of my review is on the product itself, not the price (which can vary), or the retailers I have no knowledge of.
Thank you for the in depth review!! This helps a lot.
It's been a year, are you still satisfied with this product? I'm still deciding between this and Aquatru
Love it
@APEX.86 how often do you change the filters? Time or gallons?
just bought one! arrives tomorrow. thanks for the review. i need advice on how to tell my roommates that i don’t want them using my very expensive new water filter?!
I have the same problem I tell them I need it for my allergic medical condition that causes my skin to breakout if I dont drink the reverse osmosis water
Aren’t the filters made of plastic? So wouldn’t that still mean plastic leaches into the water? Thinking about buying this thing to avoid plastic
Show me one RO filter that doesn't have plastic.
It's really not a concern to me because after the water exits the final RO filter, the amount of time it contacts plastic is extremely short. Any potential leeching is a time dependent function. A couple seconds of contact compared to hours or days sitting in a plastic pitcher is far better.
Hope your somewhat sure of what your saying as your getting people to buy and use these machines. I hope they aren’t harmful. As someone who is a consumer and considering one what someone says about a product matters (especially something that could effect our bodies, this product is different than say clothing).
Folks getting butthurt about him reviewing this saying “ you better be right people are buying this and may be drinking plastic And leeching etc “ guys you’ve been drinking water for years out of everything. Buying this isn’t gonna kill you . Just add a little salt or whatever don’t get bent out of shape we are becoming nit picky Karen’s nobody cares when they ask for water in a restaurant or buy a plastic bottle of Voss water in 7/11 cmon.
Is the UV add on worth it? Is it safe?
Great review. Looking for something simple we can add to our camper and have great drinking water. Are you still happy with this unit? Can you say it also improves the taste as well?
Yes and yes.
Do you still have it? I've only had it for a month now. I noticed the two holes where the water tank meets the device, water puddles up there. How do you keep that from getting moldy? Do you keep the tank off the device to air out or clean it regularly?
@@mike_zander yes, still used daily. I have never had an issue with mold on the water ports. It sounds like you might have a mold issue in your house. White vinegar and water is a good way to deal with mold.
This may be a silly question…..why do you have to dump the waste water on the fist run? Couldn’t you just add more tap water to dilute the concentrated minerals previously filtered out and run another cycle before discarding? Or just keep doing that continuously?
You could. But this would shorten the life of the filters and increase the TDS in your filtered water.
@Niko Franchilli do you not have access to tap?
You don't have to throw away the discard water, you can water plants or use it for cleaning, but you should not leave it in the tank.
All RO systems reject water like this. Under the counter RO systems waste about double the amount of water and it goes straight down the drain. So, for an RO system, the bluevua is very efficient.
@Niko Franchilli Im dumping it inside of my washing machine
Fluoride is the priority for me that I want removed from my water, with this filter it doesn’t seem to be clearly advertising that it removes fluoride. Do you know that it definitely does? Thanks
I believe the filters don’t mention fluoride too?
I’d like to know too
@@lucidmonkey3591 let me know if you find a filter that does clearly specify. I believe the filters need changing each year as well and I can’t find anywhere that sells only the filters
I called the number for assistance and they said both of their products Of the big ROPOT AND ROPOT LITE remove 98 percent OF FLUORIDE
How do I clean this unit-zero instructions and the plastic harbors mold
This thing looks great. I’m kind of a water snob so I must ask how the water taste? Is it as good as bottled water from the store? Also, how often do you think I would have to change the filters. I use it about 1 gallon a day.
I’m currently getting water delivered to my house and it’s so expensive I’m looking for other options.
Tastes great. The filters seem to last about a year.
@@APEX.86 Thanks!
The water tastes great! I compared the tastes with a store-bought bottle of reverse osmosis water and they taste exactly the same - like water should taste.
How the heck do you clean this system of mineral buildup? Especially a mineral build-up in the first part of the system intake before it reaches the filters?
That's probably a better question for the mfg. I don't know why you would get any significant mineral buildup there, though.
Great review! Can a different carafe be used, or does it have to be the proprietary carafe that comes with the unit? Thanks!
@@mikes.3988 I'm sure you could find a way. But the carafe needs to be a specific height to press the release valve which lets water flow.
Good video and TY. But, its filter changing time.
Very expensive and they don't advertise for a bulk discount.
My tds for the in gets to around 14 on the first try idk y, is that normal? After the first 4-6 rounds everyone after that just gets 14ish tds on the first round and j don’t know if that’s smth bad with the system
Sounds like a good result to me.
I can’t find any reason to use different output volume like 0.5 or 1 liter. Have you ever used different option than 1.7 max liter? Do I still need to put max input water if I want just 0.5 liter of filtered water?
Same here. I can't think of a reason why I would want to make less than a full pitcher. You wouldn't need to fill to max for smaller batches. But, you would be guessing how much less to use.
how much do the filters last and what are the replacement cost of filters? also what materials are in the filters?
They say the filters last 1-2 years.
If you scroll down here you can see the individual filter types and prices: smile.amazon.com/stores/page/AA71D3F8-3F07-4175-9EA6-B8D85F98EE0A
@@APEX.86 Do you have to buy all 4? Is that what is meant by "four stage filtration process"?
@@williamschlass6371 it comes with all 4, and yes they must all be in place
This machine strips the water from all minerals. Besides that is there anything else this machine does that’s negative?
I m considering buying this one. Whats your current feedback for this after using it for 2 years?
@@jsang82 still a fan and using it daily!
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Thanks for the reply. I m thinking of buying UV model. Is it worth ? Or without UV works fine too?
@@jsang82 I personally don't think UV is worth the extra cost and complexity. UV isn't a broad spectrum microbial killer. It is good at controlling algae in aquariums. No microbes or algae should be making it through the 4 stages of filtration anyway.
Awesome thanks a lot
@@APEX.86 so i have received it day before yesterday and started using it from yesterday. I have observed that after every water filter process there are plenty of water left in the main tank (almost half) which we need to drain out?
Awesome review!
Are you concerned that the removal of contaminants are from China's standards not the U.S.?
I'm not aware that this unit is built to a specific filtration standard, China or USA. It's just a multi stage RO filtration system.
Thank you. Ordering one now
It seems that the replacement filters are impossible to get now.
What makes you say that? I just looked and all 4 are available for next day delivery on Amazon.
*liked and subscribed* Excellent review. Care to provide a 10month update???
Just replaced the filters recently and it is still running strong. Love it!
can you take the carafe and put it in the fridge or they want you to keep it on the machine?
Absolutely!
I bought a replacement carafe from them so I can rotate them between the filter and the fridge. Super convenient.
Dear Apex, thank you for your video! But I don't get it... every time you load the Bluevua, there's literally a HALF of water waste?? That I need to reuse somehow? That's a lot, I think. Why would someone make a water filter, where 50% of it I would need to recycle (and pay for 2x water bills)...
You don't have to recycle it, you just have the option. All reverse osmosis systems waste water. That's how they work. The cost of that waste water is almost nothing compared to the thousands of gallons of water you send down the drain while showering, washing dishes, etc.
How is the availability of filters? I bought this item and I wonder if I will be able to buy filters in the future without any problems. I live in the United Kingdom.
Hard to say about future availability. They are available on Amazon. If you are worried, you could always stock up now.
Where did you buy Bluevua RO100 ROPOT in UK?
@@blahblah4129 Amazon
How much is each filter and when do they need to be replaced?
Thanks for the video. Do I have to remove/replace water from the water tank every single time carafe is filled?
My friend just adds more water on top of what is left in the water tank and then replace once every week or so. Her water tastes great :) Not sure which way is correct
You need to replace it every time.
Is the reservoir tank and carafe dishwasher safe?
They say it is. But honestly, for how little I wash them, I just do it by hand.
How often does the filter need to be changed?
It has more to do with the amount of water than the time. I have had it for about 8 months now and my filter status bars are on the last square. It is still outputting good water though, so not done yet. I average probably ~1.5 full carafes per day, and it seems like the filter might last about a year.
This was very helpful thank you.
how do you prevent bacteria from building up after detaching the water reservoir and not using the unit for a day or two?
I'm not sure that's a significant issue. The filtered outflow should be devoid of bacteria and bacteria food.
What buttons do u press on the RO system to flush the filters?
Thanks for sharing.
Does this machine remineralize the water through the filtration process? My understanding is reverse osmosis effectively makes “dead water” removing all minerals because of how stringent the filtration processes is and you are supposed to remineralize post reverse osmosis.
Thank for the clarification.
It does not.
In my own research I haven't found anything compelling saying that there are health issues associated with drinking distilled / RO water. Obviously we need minerals and salts in our diet, but food contains orders of magnitude more than water can hold.
You can always add electrolyte drops to the water if you are worried. You can even make your own drops with sea salt.
They now make a remineralization filter that attaches to the Carafe
@@templarturbo where can you buy it ?
@APEX.86 true distilled water will leech volatiles. Thats why there is a market for ionized distilled water. If you ionize the distilled water, it doesn't leech as much.
I remember watching a video about distilled water and how destructive it is. Like, distilled water will cause stainless steel to rust over relatively short amounts of time because it will absorb and strip the stainless finish.
That is not to say drinking distilled water is necessarily dangerous. But it is a great way to cause a heart attack and brittle bones if you're not ingesting extra electrolytrs, it can strip you of potassium and calcium.
add some seasalt after. problem solved
Might have to wait until the re-mineralization attachment is available. When do you think that will be?
I'm pretty sure that's been out for a while.
@@APEX.86 thank you.
What is the durability/life cycle for this? As in how frequently do you have to change the filter?
They claim 12-24 moths filter life.
@@APEX.86Yikes, the filters are 30 bucks each.
So all 4 filters must be changed at same time?
@@APEX.86 how much to replace all 4 filters at the same time?
@@Gajh2014 l just priced them at about $150 for the entire replacement filter kit though certain stages will go before others so in a year expect maybe about $200 or more
Do you leave this plugged in on the counter top or take the plug out after every use?
I leave it plugged in.
How much water do you have to put in and toss out to fill the 1.7L pitcher all the way?
The discard is probably 0.75-1.0x the clean output.
@@APEX.86 calling math teacher ...
Thanks for the review. How safe is the ultraviolet feature?
It does not use ultraviolet.
i am not concerned that glass is tin or in my opinion havinge glass carafe is pointes when water tank is plastic, C'mon... what is speed of dispensing the water ? we didnt see it most likely is slow.. or?
It takes about 5 minutes to fill the carafe.
Saying that the input water tank being plastic is an issue is totally missing the point. The water coming out of your tap has been through all sorts of nasty pipes, has traces of various chemicals and pharmaceuticals, and other contamination. What are you worried will happen when that water sits for 5 minutes in food grade plastic? The whole point of the filter is that it removes almost all the impurities.
Can you please tell me how often the filters need to be replaced and how much they cost?
once a year for all of them except the 4th one (from the left) and that one is 2 years. Great deal! The water tastes great!
Does anyone know how to replace and reset the filter? Couldn’t find the toggle button….
Update please?
Do you have to flush the filters out five times each time after the first time you get it?
No. That's a one time thing for a set of filters. New filters should be flushed though.
how long does it take to make a pot of water?
I haven't actually timed it. Maybe 5 min, roughly
Where are your captions on this video?
About how long until you have to change the filter tubes on the side?
For me, it is looking like about 1 year. It's going to vary based on how many pitchers you filter per day and the TDS of you incoming water.
I follow all steps from blueva video, no water comes to the carafe 😞
Email their support. I'm sure they will make it right.
Have you had the lights start blinking and not dispense water?
No, it has worked flawlessly for me. Have you reached out to Bluevua support?
@Viva, I am having the same problem. I just received the email back from their support team. I am pasting the email here hoping it helps you. I haven’t tried the solution yet, will be doing that tomorrow.
Their response - I am so sorry to hear the system stop working. Please be noted that the electric program of the newer versions of the ROPOT units has got updated: a manual flushing function has been added to help maintain the ROPOT unit. Every 15-30 days, the banana-shaped water volume button and the round water-making button will flash together, reminding the user to conduct the routine back-flushing. If you see the two buttons flashing, please follow the reminder and press these two buttons simultaneously to trigger the 6 minutes self-cleaning to flush out the remaining contaminants. The unit will be functional again once the back-flushing process is completed.
Hi Viva, I am from the Bluevua Team. The electric program of the newer versions of the ROPOT units has been updated - a manual flushing function has been added to help maintain the ROPOT unit. When the banana-shaped water volume button and the round water-making button blink together, please follow the reminder and short-press these two buttons simultaneously to trigger the 6 minutes self-cleaning to flush out the remaining contaminants. The unit will be back on track once the back-flushing process is completed.
I apologize that we should make the information more clear to avoid this confusion. If the problem remains or you need any help, please feel free to reach out via 888-637-0009 or support@bluevua.com. Our support team will be more than happy to provide you with the assistance you need.
Mine just did this. Amazon's write up for the product within the first bullet point says "When the banana-shaped water volume button and the round water-making button flashing together, please follow the reminder and press them simultaneously to trigger the 6 minutes self-cleaning to flush out the remained contaminants."
I didn't see this anywhere in the material that came with the unit. And I looked a couple times.
I pushed both buttons, and it was actually not as easy as I thought it would be to trigger the cleaning. Apparently the first couple or three times I tried, I didn't push them together well enough? I don't know, but it did finally go.
No water went into the drinking pot. So I assume it just cycled some water through the system (it did make noise for a few mins) and I assume it dumped some contaminants into the water compartment.
@@HutchinsonJC Do you have to have the dirty water reservoir full for the cleaning process?
did u test fluoride levels after?
I do not have a fluoride test kit
Does it remove fluoride?
Definitely
Filter Detect materials under which level in nano..For example some filter have 1-0.1 μm..Which level is this filter
From Google: "A reverse osmosis filter has a pore size of approximately 0.0001 micron"
do you need to clean it often?
I don't clean very often.
Do you have a link to the filters replacement my needs soon to swap out olease?
Just search for them on Amazon.
How does the water taste, you didn't mention anything about that?
I think it tastes great. Definitely better than my fridge's carbon filter, and we have "good" tap water to begin with.
Is the TDS consistent or fluctuates above 80 soon?
It fluctuates during filtration. It usually rises up to around 20, then falls back down to 8 or 9.
I'll check a finished pitcher with an external meter and see what it says.
The ROPOT TDS meter fluctuated as high as 30, then back down and ending on 8. My meter shows the finished water as 6.
imgur.com/70w0T2n
Thank you very much for your updates. One quick question- what TDS max is safe to drink?
@@vinaychv You can't really put a number on it, since not all dissolved solids are created equal. Calcium and magnesium show up just like fluoride and chlorine.
so the half tank are all waste water? I’m kinda confused.
Yes, you discard about the same amount as you get filtered. That is much better than most RO systems which can discard 3 times as much.
Look it up. This is a fundamental part of RO filtration.
Not NSF approved, isn't it?
Why did they take this off Amazon?
Looks like Amazon removed the listing in error. After I told them, they were able to enable it: a.co/3Olnrge
Currently unavailable on Amazon :(
How often do the 4 filters need to be replaced?
It depends on your usage. Maybe once a year
Will it dispense into a cup?
No
How often do you have to do descaling?
I have not descaled in 2 years now.
Do we dump the water below the dotted line? Is this the waste water?
You fill the tank, run the filter and discard the remaining tank water.
@@APEX.86 seems like a lot of work each time ! I usually add water once the pitcher is full,and dump the remaining water once in a while ,seem to be ok the numbers are low on the indicator
@@agam8752 they say specifically not to do that in the manual. You are consuming your filters much faster by doing that.
How long does it take to filter a full carafe?
About 5 minutes
Is it NSF certified?
How much litres of water do the filters do before replacement
They quote 12-24 months, not a water volume
Do you use tap water to fill the tank?
Yes
Does this system remove Pfas
Research has shown RO filtration to reduce PFAS by ~94%
How does the water taste? Is it similar to other high end under sink water filters?
I can't say for sure, because I haven't had the chance to taste this Bluevua water against an under-sink RO system, with the same input water. I really like the taste of this water though.
We have good tap water in Austin and comparing to a good carbon filter, I definitely prefer the Bluevua taste.
I used an undersink unit at my old house on the same property with same input water which was awesome, I have had this water purifier for several days and I can attest that this unit makes water just as good as the undersink one did, better, if the TDS readout is accurate. My undersink unit never read below 25ppm, this thing is giving me 12ppm!
Hello. Do you know what the PH level is after a cycle?
Input water: 8.6
Output water: 7.3
Distilled water: 6.7
@@APEX.86 thank you for the response. Thinking about picking one of these up for softer water for my fish tanks
Is Bluevua a Chinese company?
🤷
Designed and assembled in the USA by leading reverse osmosis manufacturer APEC Water Systems
How long it takes to fill the whole carafet
5-6 minutes
@@APEX.86 Thank you !!!
What’s the PH level
It sounds great, but truly you should NEVER use the who (small letters for a corrupt organization) as a reference.
yeah, bloggers only
What's the ph of the water?
PH means nothing. Your stomach neutralizes any alkalinity regardless
Does this filter out PFAS?
"Reverse osmosis (RO) is the most effective way to remove dangerous contaminants like PFAS, arsenic and lead"
@@APEX.86 thanks!
Isn't plastic bad?
I'm not militant, but I think it is worth limiting. That's why this filter dispenses into glass.
Water wastage is there ?
I don't understand your question.
Yes, it produces waste water. It releases waste in the source tank.