You don’t realize how much tap water affects your tea until you make it with RO water. Suddenly, your tea is clearer, not murky. Your coffee tastes smoother, not bitter. Your pasta? Absorbs less weird mineral flavor, so it tastes more like, well, pasta.
Even your ice cubes change. They become crystal clear, like something from a fancy cocktail bar. I caught myself staring at my ice tray one evening, mesmerized by how pure it looked. That’s a little weird, I know, but good water does that to you.
Let’s talk about the installation itself—the nitty-gritty.
You’ll need a drill if your countertop is solid (to make a hole for the new faucet), but many sinks already have an extra hole for a soap dispenser that you can use. Check under your sink first—it might already be half ready for you.
Most systems come with a “step-by-step” video link or a QR code. Seriously, watch it once, pause it, do the step. It’s that straightforward. If you’ve ever assembled furniture from a certain Swedish store, this is easier.
The only tool you absolutely need is an adjustable wrench (costs about $10). If you own that, you’re golden. If not, your neighbor probably has one, and you can trade them a glass of amazing water for borrowing it.
