GE Merlin Reverse Osmosis Water System

Manufacturer : GE In Stock : 4 List Price: $800.00 Price: $419.99 You Save: $380.01 (48%) Quantity : 1 2 3 4

Features

• Reverse Osmosis Drinking Water System
• Up to 720 gallons per day
• Tankless! Holding tank not required.
• Compact design - fits easily under sink: 17.05" height X 20.34" length X 9.68" depth
• Engineered for the fewest number of connection points - less chance of leaks

Product Description

GE Infrastructure Water and Process Technologies has achieved a revolutionary breakthrough in the water treatment industry. Out-of-the-box thinking and years of research have produced a totally new point-of-use drinking water system. The New Merlin RO System features continuous-flow water production of 0.5+ gallons per minute, so a storage tank is no longer required. RO water on demand! The unit operates on line pressure (40 to 50 psi required), which eliminates the need for an electrical pump. The patented high-production, low-energy membrane purifies up to 720 gallons of water per day. This high capacity performance creates new opportunities for light duty commercial applications and great for the residential homeowner too! The system is NSF standard 58 approved, and has a compact design that can easily fit beneath the kitchen sink. Supplied with a designer air gap faucet and all interconnecting tubing, the Merlin installs quickly and easily. Covered by a 3-year limited warranty for residential applications, and a 1-year limited warranty in commercial application. Note: Reverse osmosis typically wastes 3 to 4 gallons of water for every gallon it produces.

Customer Reviews

Average Rating of 3.50 out of 2 reviews

Rating :
Merlin ! A Great RO System - Patilo, May 21, 2008

I purchased the GE Merlin 18 months ago. I am totally impressed with this product. I'm confused about the loud noise the other reviewer spoke of. My unit makes a very soft noise, water running through the three chambers. All water filters for reverse osmosis seem to be costly. The nice thing about Merlin is that filters have a longer life that your standard RO. If you happen to use the maximum (750 gallons/per day), I would guess it could be a bit on the expensive side. In my household we use water for the icemaker, cooking, drinking and watering 4 dogs. I've had a variety of systems since 1980 and none could keep up with the demand. Merlin does it hands down. Another important thing to note. My Merlin works off of my well water that is run through a water softner (recommended for most RO's). I recommend the GE Merlin, it's met every expectation I had and the water tastes great. People have wondered why my coffee is superior to theirs and they use the same brand. I tell them it's all in the magic of Merlin.


Rating :
Not for everyone. Didn't pass the wife test. - J. Margarit, Apr 05, 2008

Pros: I used to have the more typical sears RO system but was frustrated by low capacity. I bought one of these last summer. It was great to be able to fill a 5 gal water jug in minutes instead of hours. Cool design.

Cons: LOUD! The air-break in the spigot sounds like a jet engine. Because it is filtering so much more water per unit time than the low capacity systems, it sounds like you are pouring a bucket of water down the drain the entire time it is running. It has startled people in the next room when the ice maker goes off. Replacing filters is a $250 exercise. Mine lasted 9 months before the flow rate dropped to the point where it was no longer acceptable. Now it keeps turning on spontaneously with a trickle of water. It may be because of a bad valve or because the filers need replacing.

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