do you have to put this under the sink? can I put it in the basement, and just run the line to my kitchen, and have the faucet come out of the wall?
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The answer is complex. It depends on how far away your basement set up would be. I do not believe the water lines they supply are long enough for a long run. Also you may need to consider the pressurized holding tank may not push the water a great distance so you may have slow water coming out at the sink too. I am NOT a plumber but I believe that these factors would come into play. Hope that helps.
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There are only practical considerations that would limit its location. For example, you'd just need more tubing, etc. I guess you could have it just about anywhere. It's just more simple to put it under the sink.
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Yes you can install it in your basement as long as you can tap into your main water line. You also have to be able to drill into a water drain pipe near by as the system flushes and drains during filtering which is part of all reverse osmosis systems. You will require additional 1/4" tubing also sold by Amazon.com. and possibly a different type of plumbing tap into your cold water pipe as what is included is to be connected under your sink. This is no big deal as you can purchase from Amazon.com or your local hardware store a water line tap(known as a saddle valve) and very easy to install for the novice home handy person. for 1/4" tubing just like you would use for connecting the cold water line to an ice maker for under $10. The faucet has to be installed flat like a regular faucet near the sink so it can drain into your sink and cannot be installed directly on a wall but on the sink or sink countertop itself. THIS IS A GREAT SYSTEM. I love it. I hope this helps and have a great day.
809002
Depending on what you use it for; I would just remove if from the wall and take to the kitchen sink, like dishes. We use it for fish so we're always having to change the water and clean it, especially that stubborn water line at the top. It's just held to the wall by a nail so it's easy.
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I installed mine above the counter. The drawbacks are compatibility with the faucet as I have a pullout sprayer and I had to put the mixer valve to the side and water can't drain when you splash behind the sink so I have to wipe it up with a towel constantly. Despite these issues It looks really good I always get compliments and I am happy with it overall.
2008164
That's how I hooked ours up, I drilled a hole through the countertop behind the unit, underneath spliced into hot water line and the sink drain. Works perfect.
886976
NO this is made for under a sink what you need is a sub pump installed and the french drain will drain into the sub pump.and pump the water out.
2072664
If your refrigerator is already plumbed under your kitchen sink, you'll just need a T fitting, and the appropriate corresponding line. I would suggest a miniature valve downstream of the T fitting, so you'll have the ability to turn off the supply to your refrigerator, without interrupting the supply to the RO tap.You did not say if your refrigerator is plumbed to the kitchen sink, or whether it has an inline filter already. Also, without knowing if you have copper, or plastic line to the refrigerator, it is hard to make plumbing suggestions.
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The unit requires a dedicated hole...if your faucet has a sprayer hole you can use that. If you are installing the faucet onto the granite, you will need another hole drilled in the granite for the unit. Best I can do without seeing the set up. Hope that helps.
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Ours is in the body of the faucet only. The pull out head does not activate the on/off function. This is a fantastic faucet in the kitchen; our only concern now is a "drippey" head? We have soaked it a couple of times in a "cleansing solution" but head still "drips" along with flow when "touched on" Foster 3/13/14
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If your refrigerator is already plumbed under your kitchen sink, you'll just need a T fitting, and the appropriate corresponding line. I would suggest a miniature valve downstream of the T fitting, so you'll have the ability to turn off the supply to your refrigerator, without interrupting the supply to the RO tap. You did not say if your refrigerator is plumbed to the kitchen sink, or whether it has an inline filter already. Also, without knowing if you have copper, or plastic line to the refrigerator, it is hard to make plumbing suggestions.
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I would think you'd use a small goosneck faucet like other kitchen sink RO systems come with. If you're looking to use this with you're regular kitchen faucet, don't believe that will work. This is not designed as a "whole house" RO system.
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Mine is installed below a window. It has a very small footprint, especially if you're using it without the baseplate for a three hole configuration. It could be snug against the wall and still be able to work. I have it installed with the baseplate and it measures about 2.5 inches front to back. If you're worried about a window sill, if it hangs over your current faucet and is less than a foot above your sink, I wouldn't get this faucet.
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We installed it as an undermount and put the smaller section on the right and the larger section on the left. As an undermount sink, you can install it either way, because the faucet gets installed directly in the countertop, rather than in the sink itself. We are very happy with this sink so far.
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I didn't actually install it. But mine is mounted under a granite slab counter & I have a commercial style faucet.
2248111
You have to put this on top (or hold it) of your water container (bottle, carafe, etc.) and put it under the faucet. If you have shallow sink (like I do,) you will probably have to pour water into it instead of putting it under the faucet.
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Yes and no: You CAN connect to your sink, but you'll probably (almost definitely) need an adapter or two, and you might need to connect where in a cabinet or something. Also keep in mind you'll be knocking poop into your sink; it won't always wash right down and could ultimately clog your drain. Backspray might also wind up places you don't want it. That said, there *should* be some access point somewhere to your toilet for emergency shut-offs. Sometimes there is a panel behind or near the toilet that will be covering the shut-off valve. There's a shut-off somewhere, you just need to find it, although it might be inconveniently far from the toilet itself. You might also considering hooking up to the sink in your kitchen if you have a disposal; same problem with reach and cabinets and adapters, but worth consideration. For that matter, you can hook up to ANY pipe bringing water into the house; just needs to be fitted and practical.
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Yes. Mine is in the basement against the wall but not attached. So far, so good.
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I just mounted my RO-45 in the basement, replacing the previous reverse osmosis unit (RIP) mounted there, directly under the kitchen sink above. Needed about 35 feet of extra line to reach the floor drain in the basement. Went with 3/8" drain line instead of 1/4" to ensure that such a lengthy line would not result in too much back-pressure.