Myth: “RO water is acidic and bad for bones.” False. The remineralization brings pH back to neutral. Unless you’re drinking pure RO for a month, your skeleton is fine.
Myth: “It’s a waste of money.” Actually, a good system pays for itself in six months if you usually buy bottled mineral water. Plus, you save the planet from plastic.
Myth: “Any carbon filter works.” Hard no. Carbon misses heavy metals and pharmaceuticals. RO is the gold standard for purity, and remineralization fixes its only flaw.
A Quick Maintenance Reality Check
You must flush the system every few weeks. Stagnant water breeds bacteria. The manual isn’t lying—do it. It takes three minutes while you brush your teeth.
Also, don’t panic if your first batch tastes “flat.” The minerals need a few cycles to saturate the water. It’s like seasoning a cast-iron skillet.
And for the love of good coffee, test your hardness before adjusting the remineralizer. Too much calcium and your espresso tastes chalky. Too little, and it’s acidic.
