Is the RKIN U1 the Ultimate Countertop Reverse Osmosis System? My Honest Review
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- Brian reviews the RKIN U1 Countertop Reverse Osmosis System****** Check out the U1 here 👉 bit.ly/3SQ9Zbe (rkin.com)
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0:00 Is the RKIN U1 the Ultimate Countertop Reverse Osmosis System? My Honest Review
0:32 Price
1:19 Unique Features
2:25 What I Love About It
4:18 What I Don’t Like So Much
5:15 Who I’d Recommend It To
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In this TH-cam video, Brian Campbell reviews the RKIN U1, one of the most advanced countertop reverse osmosis systems available on the market. He discusses its key features, pros, and cons, and provides a detailed breakdown of the system's pricing and filter replacement costs. Additionally, he shows how to operate the system, its self-cleaning features, and shares some exclusive third-party test reports for the system's contaminant reduction capabilities. Finally, Brian explains who we would recommend this system to, and who might want to consider something else.
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COULD YOU PLEASE RECOMMEND A " FREE STANDING ", NON ELECTRIC SYSTEM, SIMILAR TO THE BURKEY. DON'T WANT ONE THAT RELIES ON ELECTRICITY OR MOUNTED UNDER THE SINK. THANKS SO MUCH. ASAP PLEASE
@@wheepingwillow24u17 The Clearly Filtered pitcher bit.ly/3XEksYj
Most people who are buying countertop water filters are preparing for emergent situations that most likely won't have electricity to run this filter. I'd be interested if it weren't run on electricity.
@@simply_lisa_lisa For emergency prep that doesn't require electricity, I'd recommend checking out the Portawell (tinyurl.com/msbsws4m) or the ProOne Big+ (tinyurl.com/mr3zap7c)
This is by far one of the best reviews for water products I've seen,, you are very thorough and to the point which is hard to do.. thanks, much appreciated!
Thanks for the feedback, I really appreciate it! That is the goal - comprehensive but digestible. Glad to hear its resonating with folks :)
I just want you to know how much I appreciate you guiding me through this entire world. My anxiety is through the roof trying to choose a brand.
Glad our content has been helpful. The best first place to start is with a lab test of your water. That way you can use the test results to guide your purchase decision
This is literally one of the best reviews I’ve seen for anything ever
Thank you for the feedback! I'm glad to hear it was so helpful
Just found your channel! Thank u so much for doing this! Your awesome
You are so welcome! Thanks for your comment, and happy you like our videos
If you had a residential solar system with battery storage, this could be a great option for maintaining filtered water in the time of a power outage or natural disaster.
Great call out! You're right on point
Finally, there's a review for the U1! I've been waiting since launch, but I know it's going to take a while till we see more.
Could you please do a follow up video on the U1 and others like the Aquatru? Thanks
Thanks for the comment, glad you liked it! We will be doing a follow-up with our test results of the system. We'll also be doing a few updated videos covering the other countertop RO's as well!
🌊💧💧💦💦💦$700 up front and $150 a year is still much much better cost efficiency than buying even the best fluoride free bottled water ....which can cost a 2 person household an average of $1400 a year.🤦🏻
Also, thanks for your work. I just discovered your channel yesterday👌🏻🤓 - and love it!💪🙌🏻
100% on point! Thanks for your comment, much appreciated and glad you enjoy our videos!
Melissani M1 Is 100$ less
Just watched a handful of your videos, clean and concise, right to the point! Looks like I'll be getting an under the counter Waterdrop unit 😎
Happy to help! Thanks for the feedback, love to hear this!
Excellent video sir
Thank you! Glad you liked it
Thanks for the video
You're welcome! Thanks for watching
good video I really like this one
Thanks - glad you liked it!
Hi! Thanks so much for this great review. Is there another RO plus mineral countertop system you like that is smaller? I don't have a lot of counter space. Thanks in advance.
Yes! The AquaTru just recently released a remineralization VOC filter option, check it out aquatru.pxf.io/b3WYGP
I use a separate jug to refill our coffee machine which also has a tap water reservoir container that is a little bit cumbersome in shape and size and doesn’t fit all that easily under the tap (although it’s not as heavy) especially if there are pans etc. in the sink. The plastic jug I use has a particularly curved lip (it doesn’t handle on it for some reason. I can’t remember where it came from, but I think it was a part of some other gadget, the rest of which broke a long while ago) and and it happens to hang quite nicely off the side of the machine, so it’s off the counter. A stick on hook would probably serve the same purpose for a jug with a handle. Might have to fill it a bit more frequently though.
Interesting, thanks for sharing. The thing with the reservoir on this system though is it has to be removed for the reject water to be emptied
Hello really enjoy the channel what would you say is the best reverse osmosis countertop for value and what is the best overall
It depends on what your priorities are. If you don't care about bells and whistles, I'd say the AquaTru (aquatru.pxf.io/b3WYGP) with remineralizing VOC filter is the best overall in terms of contaminant reduction performance, recovery rate, and cost. The Waterdrop N1 (waterdropus.pxf.io/vnGOPW) would be the cheapest, most simple option but won't remineralize. The RKIN U1 (bit.ly/3QJDNFo) would be the best if you want a lot of features.
Hoping to see some before and after water sample comparisons. I have the simpure but question how well it’s actually filtering out chemicals
It's in the works!
Yes - samples tested would be nice! Thank you
@@aherweck22 In progress!
I can’t wait
Any update ?
Thanks for the video! Is the post filter reservoir made of plastic or glass?
Plastic
Would be great to see the "Skuma" review as well:)
Thanks for the request! I've added it to the list
Would love to see how the RKIN U1 compares to the melissani m1 since they look to have the same filters and features.
I haven't heard of the Melissani brand, I'll look into it
I was wondering the same thing. I've only seen reviews of the Melassani on youtube from one cannel, aside from the company itself. I'm leaning towards this brand because of that, even though the Melassani is cheaper.
I would like to see the APEC RO under sink tank system tested.
Thanks for your suggestion and request, I've added it to our project list
I watched some of the videos about water filters and I found them very informative. I do believe you are doing a great job. And I am just curious if you know anything about APEC Water Systems Essence ROES-100 5-Stage Reverse Osmosis Drinking Water Filter System? Or you may be interested to test this water system.
Thank you for all you do!
Thanks for the suggestion, we'll check it out!
Do you know if you are generally advised to keep the hydrogen setting always on? My U1 arrived a couple of days ago and it's my first water filter. I'm trying to figure out if I should try to pace my hydorgen consumption, e.g. turn it on for ~one cup a day versus all 10 cups of water being infused with hydrogen. Any thoughts around that? Trying to weigh up cost plus benefits and what most people would tend to do.
I'd say this comes down to a personal choice. As for the amount of daily hydrogen intake, I'd recommend speaking with your health care professional
You mentioned uv light as part of this system, if I heard correctly, how long is the uv light feature good for and can it be removed and replaced or do I need to purchase a complete new system after it burns or wears out, (as apparently the case with the new Water Drop N1countertop RO).
This is a great question. I had to reach out to RKIN for the answer and they've informed me the UV light will last between 4-8 years and that they will soon have replacements in stock on their website along with instructions of how to replace it.
So no, you would not need a completely new system if the UV light component goes out.
I sent mine back. I couldn’t validate the claims about the hydrogen and support couldn’t help me with those questions before the 30 day return window. I also found that the water was not quite as hot as advertised. I don’t like cold water, but that feature worked well. I ended up buying their older countertop model and am pleased with it.
Thanks for sharing your experience!
I should have added that I had tested the U1 water with h2blue to test the hydrogen level. I didn’t get the same level as on the panel. I had contacted support to see if I was missing something.
Did you end up getting another hydrogen water thing? i see this market is competitive & i am just getting started looking for 1 its daunting
@@rudysdream For about the same price I got the other Rkin RO system and the qlife q-cup max. I found the TH-cam channel h2hubb helpful for researching hydrogen water.
Nice review! I cant seem to find a shop in europe, they are only sold in US but with a huuge shipping cost til EU?
I'm not sure, I'd recommend reaching out to RKIN themselves rkin.com/pages/contact-us
Hi, is there any under sink RO water filter with cooling system? Living in South Florida this is mandatory for me. I saw a couple of them with the hot water feature but none with cooling system. Thanks for your channel.
Not that I know of. You might want to consider a bottle less water cooler that uses RO
I like the 5 stage filtration, however I don't need the hydrogen feature nor temperature control. Do you have a recommendation on another RO countertop system that doesn't include these features but has 5 stage filtration?
Well the hydrogen infusion is one of the 'stages'. I'd check out the AquaTru bit.ly/3w7nsB5 or the Waterdrop N1 waterdropus.pxf.io/vnGOPW
How tall is the refill reservoir, I'd like to check it fits under my tap
9.5 Inches Wide, 17 Inches High, 19 Inches Deep, 26 lbs.
How do you change the clip and caps
What clip and caps are you referring to?
Checking both the RKIN and the AquaTru it seems that both were tested by IAPMO to meet NSF standards 58 but AquaTru additionally meets standards 42, 53, 401 and P473. That alone may lead me to think that the AquaTru is perhaps filtering a bit more things (while being more efficient 4:1 rather than RKIN's 1:1)?
I'm undecided since the RKIN is way slicker and has much more tricks under it's sleeve but the AquaTru is cheaper (both the machine and the 2yr replacement filters).
Having tested both, is there any you prefer over the other? Thanks in advance.
I honestly really like them both, and use them both! If the temp control settings are of interest to you, then the U1 would be the way to go. If you don't care much about the extra features, then I'd say the AquaTru as it's more efficient. Plus AquaTru now have a remineralization cartridge which is super handy aquatru.pxf.io/g1bJGv
After a year which do you think is superior the Rkin U1 or the latest Aquatru?
Thank you so much for doing this review. I watched your new video as well. In this video, at the 3rd-4th second, I see a white plastic part on the table. What is that part used for?
Which video are you referring to? Can you share the link with the timestamp?
@@waterfilterguru Sorry for the confusion. This is the link: th-cam.com/video/zAr7axoc8eI/w-d-xo.html&lc=UgzOoUKEvHGJbz_6mwZ4AaABAg.9zrYEJYy29X9zt3ZO2keqL
Is the RKIN U1 the Ultimate Countertop Reverse Osmosis System? My Honest Review
@@trinhbui4862 Thanks for clarifying! That's the tool used to remove/ install the hydrogen infusion module
@@waterfilterguru Excellent - Thanks for the info and your quick response.
Between this unit and the Aqua Tru which one would be a better choice for ease of maintenance and reliability?
This one will have less maintenance, as there are less parts to clean regularly. But either is a solid choice and really not that bad to keep up with
i have that one. sadly, due to the tank being transparent and light shining on the water, the tank gets all green due to alge growth. i reduced it by sticking tape on the outside of the tank so that no light comes in touch with the water. thats the problem with all those filters where water stays for a longer time inside a transparent container, green alge develops.
Interesting - What is the source water your are filtering?
@@waterfilterguru normal tapwater in germany. but a coffeemachine and waterfilter mainenance guy that maintnances those daily once told me that water+light will always result in alge as that is a natural phenomenon. thats why you allways have to clean an aquarium for example.
@@johnmachter40 People used to drop a (clean) silver dollar in the water tank as the silver stops the alge growth, but is totally safe to consume otherwise. That's why the better filters incorporate silver in them I suppose. Silver is non toxic to most people just like gold.
@@markohara5146 thanks. i did that with two 99.9% silver rods. it helped just a bit, didnt help fully. i guess it should be installed from the start
@@johnmachter40hey man…so you wouldn’t recommend me this water filter? i’m from italy and i’m trying to find the right one
Any observations about unit noise (eg fan)?
Yes, it makes noise. Their is a fan that that makes a whirring sound, especially when you are using the cooling function. The unit also makes noise when it is both filtering and dispensing water as there are internal pumps used for each of these.
Do you know what the ORP numbers were for this? Thanks
I do not, the system only displays hydrogen content and TDS - but this is something we can test! Thanks for the video idea 💡
how is the noise of the unit, dose it make a constant hmmmm when not in use?
No it only makes noise when it's filtering and/ or dispensing
What do you think of RO Vs say a Berkey gravity filter?
RO units provide a more thorough filtration - but it always depends on the contaminants present that you are trying to address. In some cases, a Berkey might be sufficient to address the contaminants present, and in other cases it might not and an RO might be needed.
Neither should be used with water with microbiological contaminants - these organisms will clog and foul the RO membrane, and Berkey retracted their claims that their system removes these contaminants. They now instruct users to follow the CDC guidelines to first disinfect water with chlorine bleach to destroy microorganisms, then filter through the Berkey to remove the chlorine.
How much power does it draw? Is it a good option for full time rv’ers?
Input Power: 100-1200V 60Hz - honestly I don't know anything about RVing, what the power requirements are, etc. But if it's compatible, it would be a solid choice!
what about rkin zip over u1? I'm debating between aqua tru and rkin zip - the only thing that is most important to me is what contaminants it's clearing out and remineralization
The ZIP and U1 use the same filter elements (as long as you choose the Alcapure ZIP version - the one with the remineralization filter).
AquaTru now offer a remineralization VOC filter, if you haven't seen that aquatru.pxf.io/g1bJGv
Is it possible to run it without the 3rd filter? Or to never change it? Honestly, I hate adding minerals back into my water. I'm not a heavy water drinker, So I like my water pure, and hate the taste of water that has minerals added back into it. Also, having totally pure water ( that one can get in a home setting ) is useful if you do any home chemistry. I don't care about people's opinions on me liking the taste of pure water, And I'd like pure water to use for other than just drinking. I just want to know if the machine can be ran WITHOUT that feature.
I don't think so, I'd recommend using a water distiller in your case.
What about BPA and other forever chemicals used in their plastic for manufacturing?
I'm not aware of any water filter manufacturer that uses plastic containing BPA in their products.
Same for PFAs (aka "forever chemicals") - these chemicals have historically been used in food packaging, water-resistant textiles and outdoor gear, stain-repellent carpets and upholsteries, firefighting foam, non-stick cookware - I've never heard of a water filter itself containing PFAs. Learn all about the products that can potentially contain PFAs here waterfilterguru.com/list-of-products-with-pfas/
Hi! We’re you able to make the cold water work?
I got a new filter but the Cold or (cool) water functionality doesn’t work
Any ideas or did you have any issues?
Thanks!
Yes, the cooling function works on our unit. Sounds like a defect to me. I would recommend contacting the manufacturer and perhaps initiating a warranty claim.
Thank you!@@waterfilterguru Can I also ask how long it takes to get the water "Cold" and if is it truly cold, or just chilled?
@@Boters14 If the unit has been off it takes a little while to cool down sufficiently. The cooling element takes longer than the heating element
Which tankless under the counter ro would you recommend?
Waterdrop G3 waterdropus.pxf.io/mg6A5a or G3 P800 waterdropus.pxf.io/MX4Jm2
@@waterfilterguru wow thanks for the quick reply! Rite on thanks! I dig your content and recommended to a few people I know👌
I purchased this because of this review, but I've had a very distinct and unpleasant "plastic" taste from the water that I can't get rid of. Have you noticed a similar issue? I've contacted support and they claim that its the hydrogen function but despite turning it on and off, still receiving the same thing.
I have not noticed this with my unit - keep us posted with what you figure out with the support team!
Any updates on this?
Please review the Clearly Filtered pitcher and filter.
It's on the list and coming soon!
Clearly Filtered pitcher test video is up! th-cam.com/video/Ki33mbA2jPM/w-d-xo.html
Is this the only countertop RO system that remineralizes the water?
No, AquaTru now offer a remineralization filter for their system as well aquatru.pxf.io/b3WYGP check out the Alkaline VOC filter option
My tds was at 7 now at 22 do you know why? Is it the filters ?
The remineralization filter stage
All these water filter systems needs to be tested before and after water quality like you did for some product. Otherwise all this is meaningless. most of the consumers buying water filter for it's quality of the water but we don't know what the fact is. We can't believe in manufacturer testing. Please do the test for us.
U1 test coming soon!
Thanks for the Awesome review! I'm shopping for a countertop RO system with temperature control and I saw Coway CHPI-280L. It offers almost everything the current countertop RO system have to offer and can make ice. But the price is $2500 which is kinda crazy. Really curious if anyone has tried this out and if this is actually worth this price?
Hey thanks for the comment and question! We have not tested (or even heard of) that Coway CHPI-280L system till now. $2500 seems really overpriced for that functionality..
How do you clean this? Is there a cleaning solution to flush out the machine?
Good question! Of course we want to be able to sanitize the internal plumbing as well. I've already reached out to RKIN about this and they told me they are coming out with basically empty filters that you use to run a cleaning/ descaling solution through the system. I'm not sure when this will be available.
Does it remove nitrates?
Reverse osmosis is capable of reducing nitrates, yes. While we haven't tested this specifically for nitrate reduction, you can assume that it will as it's an RO system
Can someone tell me if the ''yellow and red '' change filter indicator's are just for the main filter or for all of the filters?
There's an indicator light for each filter, indicated with a 1, 2, and 3
So, if there is actual filter for the remineralization, than how does the system know when it's time for a fresh cartridge or whatever? since I assume it's not part of the standard ''cleaning'' filters .
@@flolou8496 This would be a great question for the manufacturer, it's either time based or the system is able to calculate this info based on the number of cycles that have been run.
After going through 2 Aquatrus in the past 2 years due to them breaking we have just received our U1, this is the first day I’ve had it I’ll update in the future, but first impressions it is super quiet and I love how it looks, hopefully it is durable and stands the test of time. I do not recommend aquatru
I'd love to hear more about what happened with your Aquatrus
@@waterfilterguru the first one held up for a wile, we had to replace both tanks because the seals were going bad and eventually it got to the point where it took forever for the machine to filter the water, we did the descales and it did not fix the issue, it lasted a-little over a year. It broke not long after we had purchased the 179.00 filter bundle. Customer service was great however and sent us a new machine base, we installed 3 brand new filters and within 6-8 months the machine would not pump water, we did a descale and the water came through the tank perfectly fine, we then installed 2 new filters because the blue one was good for up to 2 years, it work for a tank or two and then the machine got super hot and was pumping endlessly without filtering much water. The purified water was actually really warm. We decided not to bother with customer service again because they refunded us and gave us a new machine but at this point I was tired of the headache. We threw it out just like our first one and decided to try out RKIN. I did like that we had 2 aquatru tanks we kept one in the fridge and swapped them out, we can’t do that now but so far I’m loving the RKIN
Perhaps you can help me. I am using a big distiller for my rural home. Still, the literature about hydrogen infused water is persuasive and, as you say, the generators are thousands of dollars. Do you think the U1 actually generates enough hydrogen into the dispensed water for it to actually be therapeutic? It wouldn't hurt it to pour in distilled water, get it super filtered, and then hydrogenated, would it? Frankly, the cheesy hydrogen generators on Amazon don't look that effective.
Honestly, I cannot comment on whether or not the hydrogen infusion will be therapeutic or not. I would recommend discussing this with your doctor.
As for filtering distilled water - there would be no harm in doing this. As distilled water is already purified, there won't be any contaminants to remove. The water will simply pass through the filter stages and then become remineralized and infused with hydrogen.
What system do you recommend for sink water filter not drinking water ?
Sorry, this comment is confusing. Water filters installed at the kitchen sink are intended to filter drinking water. Can you clarify?
@@waterfilterguru I mean the one you use to clean your dishes like a faucet except for the one in your sink?
@@waterfilterguru like the one you use in the bathroom, not drinking. I want to wash my face with clean water so do you have recommendations on that?
@@Goatcookie We've not tested any bathroom sink faucet specific filters. You could consider installing an under-sink system in your bathroom
Does it remove aluminum too?
Yes, it should reduce aluminum. Reverse osmosis is one of the best water treatment methods for aluminum reduction
@@waterfilterguru ok i just found your channel and we have had a berkey filter for years would you think this would be enough to protect our family from most of the bad stuff. we have well water and a whole house filter as well
hello i want to buy a really good system!! but there too manys in the market!! for you whats your top recomendation in countertop filtration ?
It depends. There is no 'one size fits all' solution. It all depends on what contaminants are in the source water being filtered.
What type of water are you trying to filter?
Have you had it tested?
Do you know what contaminants you are dealing with?
@@waterfilterguru i am living in orlando, do anytest yet, what kit do you recommend me?
looking for good quality water, i spend 90-130$ month/ spring water zephyrhills
@@BJJPANDA Tap Score by Simplelab (bit.ly/3OPs0Vd) is hands down the best water testing product we've come accross, and what we use for all our testing projects.
Once you have testing data in hand, feel free to share it with us at info@waterfilterguru.com and we can have someone take a look and provide any insights we might see
Sooo...you didn't do an independent test of the RKin's water?
Currently in the works!
Did you happen to check how much electricity this unit draws? I bought an electric water distiller but had to stop using it because it nearly DOUBLED my electricity bill (which is already well over 1,000 a month).
You can see all the specs in the manual here cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0012/7349/5599/files/RKIN_U1_Manual.pdf?v=1679587310
I bought this system recently. I noticed that it emits plastic/chemical smell especially when I use the hot water function. Has anyone else noticed this?
No, thanks for letting us know! I'll pass this info along to my contact at RKIN and see what they say
I’m also concerned about potential plastic leaking/coming into contact with hot or boiling hot water, have you heard back from RKIN about what kind of plastic or material they use to hold filtered hot water as well as what type of material is the nozzle that dispenses hot water? Have you tested whether the filtered hot water contain any harmful contaminants (esp trace plastics)? Thanks! @@waterfilterguru
I’m also concerned about potential plastic leaking/coming into contact with hot or boiling hot water, have you heard back from RKIN about what kind of plastic or material they use to hold filtered hot water as well as what type of material is the nozzle that dispenses hot water? Have you tested whether the filtered hot water contain any harmful contaminants (esp trace plastics)? Thanks! @waterfilterguru
No UV?!
It does incorporate UV
I just sent my in water to simple lab and it came back with antimony , Dichloromethane,barium , lithium and strontium Iam going to be looking for a refund
These were all detected in the filtered water?? What concentrations of each contaminant? Were the filters brand new, or had they been in use for some time?
This is concerning, thanks for sharing. Please keep me posted about what RKIN does for you.
@@waterfilterguru yes in the filtered water. The unit is brand new followed all the directions on the initial flush. Once completed send samples to simple lab. Came back with a tap score of 76. Dichloromethane
VOCs
0.69
Antimony
Metals
0.00218
Barium
Metals
0.00227
Lithium
Metals
0.00229
Strontium
Metals
0.37
@@waterfilterguru they said they would offer a refund Iam sending it back today we will see 🤞
75 gallons a day!? that's off grid living amount if you have a waterless toilet!!
A countertop RO would only be used for drinking and cooking water. In general, it's assumed 1 gal./ day / person for drinking, and another ~2 gal./ day/ household for cooking.
Won’t help in power outage.
Nope, but this unit isn't specifically intended for emergency preparedness either
You can make bulk water and store it. Why bring up problems that are obvious.
So buy distilled water gallons and then fill em up smartypants
So u should buy a solar generator they got good cheap ones
Exactly. And for 700 I would love to depend on this thing in many situations.
Hydrogen and minerals added in, no thanks I want pure water.
Check out the AquaTru (bit.ly/3w7nsB5) or Waterdrop N1 (waterdropus.pxf.io/vnGOPW) if you'd prefer a system without remineralizaiton
So which would you say is the best overall? A reverse osmosis method, waterdrop/Berkey tank, pitcher filters, or countertop filters like thie video?
It depends. There is no 'one size fits all' solution. It all depends on what contaminants are in the source water being filtered and your own personal preferences. What type of water are you trying to filter? Have you had it tested? Do you know what contaminants you are dealing with?