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(More customer reviews)I purchased the V2.5 model this past month, and now that it has been installed a couple of weeks I can report on the product.
First of all one should realize that this is not a water purifier - the unit expects to receive water that is already treated by a city water treatment plant, so it is not suitable for well water or other situations of this type. It purports to make the water healthier by use of ozone and a carbon filter.
Our sink has a removable nozzle, on a hose, so there was no way to use the included spout gadget that screws in and makes the water purifier easy to install. In my situation there was also no hole in the sink, so I had to call in a plumber to install the optional butler kit, which usually installs the Purator under the sink. HOWEVER, since my house is pretty old, there was no 120V outlet under the sink either - so it was either call in an electrician or be creative. I chose the latter. The Zuvo unit is on top of the counter, and the water goes from the pipes to the unit, then back underneath to the butler unit, which is a small spout used only for this water. The butler unit does come with a mount for the unit for those who can actually install it under the sink.
I actually wanted the unit on top of the counter, because the main way you see that the unit needs a new charcoal filter or UV unit is -- wait for it -- to SEE. So it worked out well that it did not end up under the sink. And what it the point of having a super cool water filter that uses UV light if you cannot see it? The unit looks silver until the water starts flowing, which trips some kind of electrical switch and causes the UV light to come on. It is neat to watch, and you know immediately that the filter is still good because the bubbles swirl around.
Now as to the taste. Personally I cannot tell much difference (to me it tastes sort of clean), but my wife and children rave about the taste. I have already noticed that my kids are drinking more water. I suppose part of the attraction is the light show that you get when the unit is functioning!
There are a couple of drawbacks:
- The butler unit does not shut off the water immediately - it sort of dribbles to a stop. It is a bit painful to see the waste - either of water if I pull the glass out early, or of time while I wait for a complete stop to the flow. I did not use the normal "screw in" connector, so I don't know if this occurs when it is connected to the faucet directly rather than to the butler unit.
- The other issue I have is that the instructions say NOT to use hot water. The unit is connected to my cold water pipes, but in the summer the attic gets VERY hot here in Los Angeles, so I have to run the normal faucet for a half minute to get to the cool water. But then generally I would have done that anyway if I was drinking tap water.
- The company offers a free water filter if you register, either on line or with the (LARGE) included registration card. The only problem is that the company website offers no place I can find to register on line. This would have made me suspicious had I checked before buying, but since the product works, I am not complaining. But I still have to remember to send in that card...
I haven't owned the unit long, but so far it has exceeded my expectations.
***UPDATE 16 April 2010***
The unit continues to provide good service. I have not yet had to replace the water filter.
***Update 22 December 2010***
Still no problems, I found the registration page on their updated website.
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Using Zuvo's breakthrough "puration" process, the Zuvo ZPS125 Water Purator gives you fresh, clean, better-tasting water right from your tap. More affordable than water filtration pitchers and more environmentally friendly than bottled water, this easy-to-use filter follows a patented, five-step puration process that transforms what flows from a standard tap into healthy, safe-to-drink water.
Quick, Easy InstallationIn a matter of minutes, the Zuvo Water Purator can be installed on a traditional kitchen faucet, or if you have a non-standard or pull-out faucet, the Purator can be connected to under-the-counter plumbing with a Butler Faucet Kit (sold separately). Installing the Purator is straight forward and can be completed without the need for plumbing tools.
Better for Your HealthThe Zuvo 'puration' process reduces contaminants from tap water sources. The process filters impurities gained on the journey from your water treatment plant or well through the pipes in your house to the tap in your kitchen--while preserving the water's natural and healthy mineral content.
The Zuvo Water Purator mimics nature's water cleansing process by exposing tap water to ultraviolet light and ozone, effectively reducing water-borne bacteria and microbes, trapping particles and dissolved solids in a carbon filter, and exposing the filtered water to a final ultraviolet pass before it leaves the unit.
When the unit is on, you can see the process working. The patented puration process oxygenates the water while reducing bad taste and potentially unhealthy contaminants. The Zuvo Water Purator reduces 99 percent of lead, and 99.9 percent of cysts. It also offers a 99 percent reduction of chlorine taste and odor.
Better for Your Wallet and Better for the PlanetOver time, Zuvo costs a fraction of what you'd spend on bottled water or pitcher filters, and with Zuvo you can make a difference by not adding to the more than 60 million plastic bottles that end up in landfills every year.
Once the Zuvo Purator is installed, you'll get healthy water for as little as $.06/gallon versus as much as $.20/gallon for pitcher water and over $1.00/gallon for bottled water. (These savings assume two years of ownership based on 1,000 gallons/year water consumption).
The Zuvo Water Purator offers a filter life of 500 gallons (1,900 liters) or six months depending on use. The Purator also offers an ultraviolet lamp life of 10,000 on/off cycles or three years depending on use. The Zuvo Water Purator measures 4.75 x 4.5 x 16.0 inches and weighs just 1.9 pounds. The unit is designed to work with water temperatures ranging from 4 to 100 degrees Fahrenheit (4 to 38 degrees Celsius).
This Zuvo Water Purator is backed by a comprehensive one-year warranty, and it comes with a free filter--providing 1,000 gallons of fresh Zuvo water.
What's in the BoxActivated carbon filter (installed), adapter/diverter for standard faucets, and owner's manual.
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