Multipure Aquaversa Model MP750 Drinking Water System With Below Sink Kit and Chrome Faucet

When researching under-counter water filters, I read that Multipure had a cult following. Not a small following. Rather, a following of incredibly devoted (and occasionally rabid) customers. (I raised my eyebrow in skepticism.)The Aquaversa specifications indicated that the this model is adequate for the water where I live. Although users observed that the flow of filtered water is a bit slow and that the water meter is not standard with the Aquaversa, the rave reviews from cult members . . . I mean customers in areas with comparable city water were much stronger for this product than for similar filters. I decided to take the plunge.After hearing a few tales of improperly installed filters causing flooding, I sprang for a plumber to put the product in place. He suggested getting a faucet with a pull-down sprayer. This way the fountain could be be installed in the existing hole that had previously been used for the old-style sprayer. It also meant that he did not have to drill a hole through the sink and risk damaging it. The plan has the added bonus of looking better, too.The Aquaversa (along with the nifty, new faucet) was installed quickly and without a hitch. The filter takes up little room under the sink and removes easily from the bracket so that the filter can be replaced.We had been using a Drop filter, and it did a decent job of getting the chemical taste out of the city water. I plan on using it when I travel. There is no comparison between to the old and new water filters. The Drop water was a huge improvement over tap water, but it tastes like something from the Bog of Eternal Stench in comparison to the the water from the new filter. (Terms I would now use to describe the tap water cannot be used in polite company.)The Aquaversa is exponentially better. (As one would hope for the price.) The water is amazingly refreshing. I caught one child drinking directly from the fountain because it was so good. (Please bear in mind that this is a child who had previously refused to drink the water here because of the taste.) We use this water for everything we consume: drinking water, coffee, boiling pasta, etc. Everything tastes more like what it is supposed to taste like with the Aquaversa water. (My eyebrow has returned to it properly stowed position.)This is what water tastes like in my dreams.I drank the Kool-Aid . . . I mean the water. Come to the MultiPure side, we have water that will make your toes curl. (OK, that is a little strong. But it is REALLY GOOD WATER!)Hopefully newer models will have better water flow, and include a water meter as standard equipment. Even with those qualifications, I still have to give the Aquaversa 5 stars.

Order placed on Dec.13/13 and delivered on Dec.20/13This is an excellent water filter because aside from easy installation the water has become a great tasting water. In the first few days it tasted not bad but not as good and smooth as the reverse osmosis water we fetch at the grocery store. Maybe we were not yet used to the change, but now I would say my family has no complaint at all and we are happy with this purchase. We do not have to take the hassle running out of drinking water and hurrying to the stores to fetch those heavy 18.9 liters water bottles ($3 each refill). In just two years of not buying water from stores you will recover the filter system cost of $442. The Aquaversa chrome faucet adds a beauty to our granite countertop and you can turn it any direction you want. The flow is good; we live in Canada so we always get cold water from it, the stainless filter housing helps absorb cold temperature. Before we got this filter we used tap water in making coffee/tea, juices, soup, cooking rice, washing fruits and vegetables and thereby absorb lots of chlorine, but now, not only we have excellent drinking water but also extra clean water for preparing those beverages and foods. Before you buy other filters such as those with reverse osmosis features maybe it's a good idea to Google first the benefits and bad effects of reverse osmosis and then go for what you think is best for your needs.

Unit is a bit difficult to install, had to create space under sink for the filter mounting. Once in it works well but does not clamp solidly to stainless sink.

We have good tap water where we live, but this filter makes it even better. It is pretty easy to install if you are modestly handy with plumbing.

From research and personal reviews, including a friend whose extended family all uses them, it seems like a fine product. The only complaint is the price which seems high for a 1 year / 750 gallon product. For example, their basic whole-house 6 year / 600,000 gallon Rhino product is often only $100 more than this point-of-use filter though you'd likely need to hire a plumber to install the whole-house filter system. And the filters themselves would likely outlast this single point-of-use filter significantly.After using this for a couple of years my biggest complaint is the hardware. The included faucet started to leak as many others have reported, and there's apparently no user serviceable parts in this faucet and it's definitely out of warranty after a couple of years. The various plastic connectors that are included seem overly thin and cheap, though none have broken or leaked on me.I haven't gone back and re-evaluated other product options but I wouldn't reinstall this particular product in the future. It's way too expensive for a single-use item. The replacement filters are expensive and only available directly via the manufacturer. The fact that the faucet already required replacement is super annoying and an additional expense.