Water Filtration Systems

Merlin . Replacement Filters . 12 Reasons . FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

• Does the unit come with a faucet?
  Yes, it comes with a specially designed Air Gap faucet to accept the high flow rates through the Air Gap. It looks like a standard Chrome Touch-Flo faucet with a higher base.
  
• What will the pressure of my product water be? The product water will be approximately 15 psi less than the incoming water supply.
  
• How much total water will the Merlin consume compared to a typical RO system with a storage tank? The Merlin RO System is designed to operate at 33% efficiency. This means that for every 2 gallons of product water used, a total of 6 gallons will be needed. A standard RO system with a storage tank runs at about 5% efficiency. This means that for every 2 gallons of product water used, a total of 13-25 gallons will be needed. To learn more about reverse osmosis systems, Click Here.
  
• Can the Merlin RO System run continuously? The Merlin was designed to provide 0.5 gallons per minute continuous flow of product water over the course of a 24-hour period or longer. If more than 10 gallons of product water will be used on a daily basis, you must add additional Sediment Filtration/Chlorine Removal capacity.
  
• What filters & membranes are used?
  The unit utilizes (i) a 5 Micron Sediment Carbon Block Pre-filter, (ii) a TFC High Production Membrane and (iii) a Granular Activated Carbon Post-filter. These are non-standard sized.