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Costco Members: Pure Blue 1:1 Reverse Osmosis Water Filtration System

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$160 or Less

$190

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Costco Wholesale has Pure Blue 1:1 Reverse Osmosis Water Filtration System on sale for $159.99 (or less of $139.99 for In-Costco Warehouse Stores purchase). Shipping is free.

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Note, must login to your Costco account w/ an active membership to purchase. Pricing/availability for in-warehouse purchase will vary.

About the Product
  • Professional grade/high recovery/efficiency (1:1 80gpd membrane)
  • Unique manifold design w/ valve in head/easy filter change
  • Brushed nickel electronic monitor faucet
  • High capacity 3-gallon storage tank
  • Certified to NSF/ANSI standard 58
  • Best in class performance w/ 57% recovery
Includes
  • Electronic Monitor Faucet
  • Manifold/Filters
  • 3-Gallon Storage Tank
  • All fittings for normal installation
Warranty
  • Includes a 1-year manufacturer warranty + Costco Concerges Services w/ purchase

Editor's Notes

Written by Discombobulated | Staff
  • Pricing/availability for in-warehouse purchase will vary, however, online purchase will be priced at $159.99
  • This is a professional grade high performance reverse osmosis system that uses less water than other RO system; easy to install/maintain and used by major bottle companies
  • Limit of 5 per member only
  • Offer valid through December 11, 2022 or while promotional price/supplies last
Additional Notes
  • If you don't have a Costco Warehouse Membership, you can sign-up here
  • Please refer to the forum thread for additional details - Discombobulated

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Costco Wholesale has Pure Blue 1:1 Reverse Osmosis Water Filtration System on sale for $159.99 (or less of $139.99 for In-Costco Warehouse Stores purchase). Shipping is free.

Thanks to community member abdthedeal for finding this deal

Note, must login to your Costco account w/ an active membership to purchase. Pricing/availability for in-warehouse purchase will vary.

About the Product
  • Professional grade/high recovery/efficiency (1:1 80gpd membrane)
  • Unique manifold design w/ valve in head/easy filter change
  • Brushed nickel electronic monitor faucet
  • High capacity 3-gallon storage tank
  • Certified to NSF/ANSI standard 58
  • Best in class performance w/ 57% recovery
Includes
  • Electronic Monitor Faucet
  • Manifold/Filters
  • 3-Gallon Storage Tank
  • All fittings for normal installation
Warranty
  • Includes a 1-year manufacturer warranty + Costco Concerges Services w/ purchase

Editor's Notes

Written by Discombobulated | Staff
  • Pricing/availability for in-warehouse purchase will vary, however, online purchase will be priced at $159.99
  • This is a professional grade high performance reverse osmosis system that uses less water than other RO system; easy to install/maintain and used by major bottle companies
  • Limit of 5 per member only
  • Offer valid through December 11, 2022 or while promotional price/supplies last
Additional Notes
  • If you don't have a Costco Warehouse Membership, you can sign-up here
  • Please refer to the forum thread for additional details - Discombobulated

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teaberry
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If you're going to go through hassle of installing an RO system, at least get 4 stages to include the sediment filter. I have a 5 stage system (no UV light) and it's great, have had it for about 7 years now and parts to eventually fail so I had to replace the tank and the housing for the filters, but still worth it to have excellent water (I use a TDS meter and the city water is about 210-220 where after the RO system, I'm getting 12-14 TDS which is cleaner than bottle water). We use RO water for cooking, coffee, etc and everything taste great.
centurcit
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Lol, illegal. That term is used so liberally. It's against the building codes in some places. As a homeowner one has the right to whatever you want to do within your own home, but at your own risk.

However, if a licensed plumber or contractor were to do something against the code, then they are in violation and may lose their license.
norjs1
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Read the reviews on Costco, people complaining about the availability and price of filters and there seems to be leaking issues down the road.

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Dec 06, 2022 01:22 PM
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Quote from maverickneo :
Experts - If I have tap water incoming at 45 TDS - should I go through the hassle of installing a RO and paying for filters?
No, unless there is something else that needs to be removed from your water. Your hardness level is perfect. Very low hardness level water does not taste good. Some RO systems include a cartridge with calcite to increase hardness to improve taste.
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BlueCalendar4084Dec 06, 2022 01:50 PM
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I've had the ispring 6 stage for years now without a problem. Even aside from the terrible hard water in my area, it's nice having the peace of mind knowing that pesticides etc. from the surrounding farms & golf courses are also being filtered out.

For people who don't want to drill a new hole for a faucet, you can also pipe these things directly to a fridge that has a water/ice dispenser. When I eventually remodel the kitchen, I'll probably mount the filter unit in the basement instead of under the sink. it's just 1/4" tubing to run up to the sink/fridge.
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Dt171Dec 06, 2022 02:52 PM
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Quote from maverickneo :
Experts - If I have tap water incoming at 45 TDS - should I go through the hassle of installing a RO and paying for filters?
I'm no expert, but I know a few things worth commenting: it mostly depends what the TDS are. Most TDS are benign, or even good for you (think minerals like magnesium, potassium, and calcium), but you can have lead, chlorine/chloramine, and probably the worst would be radioactive materials, such as uranium, as those can be in really tiny levels, and still have massive negative effects on your body. As far as that goes, most public water provides public bulletins of what is in your water. You could look into it, and then decide if there's a filter setup right for you, based on what you need/want to filter out.

With that said, safety aside, a lot of people get filters for better tasting water.
Last edited by Dt171 December 6, 2022 at 07:55 AM.
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Ride_The_SkyDec 06, 2022 03:07 PM
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Quote from norjs1 :
Read the reviews on Costco, people complaining about the availability and price of filters and there seems to be leaking issues down the road.
I was going to ask that, cost of the filters.
Also I had dishwashers all my life, never had air gap or never seen one required. Is that location specific?

I do have a small sink though, not sure if I will have space under for the expansion tank, and I would not let anyone drill countertop, I would just use existing detergent space.

Price seems very reasonable.
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Ride_The_SkyDec 06, 2022 03:08 PM
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Quote from BlueCalendar4084 :
I've had the ispring 6 stage for years now without a problem. Even aside from the terrible hard water in my area, it's nice having the peace of mind knowing that pesticides etc. from the surrounding farms & golf courses are also being filtered out.

For people who don't want to drill a new hole for a faucet, you can also pipe these things directly to a fridge that has a water/ice dispenser. When I eventually remodel the kitchen, I'll probably mount the filter unit in the basement instead of under the sink. it's just 1/4" tubing to run up to the sink/fridge.
This is a brilliant idea.
But then do you remove the fridge filter? Ours won't work without a filter.
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CrazyheavenDec 06, 2022 03:23 PM
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Quote from webdoctors :
I get 400-500 TDS before the filter Frown
Man infrastructure sucks here....

I'd pay extra for the 5-stage, you' use this everyday and the water goes into your body.....
I use the ispring 5 stage for ~ $190
I have a 7 stage. Not much different from a 5.

TDS was well over 600 on most days. Was 0 coming out the RO in a glass cup if the mineral is bypassed. But plastic cups raises it some. Makes you wonder what we are injecting.

I get about 10 after adding the minerals back in. I noticed that the mineral aren't lasting nearly as long as the filters. I get a year from the filters. 2 years from the RO and 6 months from the minerals.

Thinking about ditching the i spring alkaline and trying a different brand.
Last edited by Crazyheaven December 6, 2022 at 08:29 AM.
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Quote from Ride_The_Sky :
This is a brilliant idea.
But then do you remove the fridge filter? Ours won't work without a filter.
You might be able to buy a filter bypass - it's just a plastic cap that goes where the filter was.
My freezer came with one
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WandDec 06, 2022 04:17 PM
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Quote from teaberry :
If you're going to go through hassle of installing an RO system, at least get 4 stages to include the sediment filter. I have a 5 stage system (no UV light) and it's great, have had it for about 7 years now and parts to eventually fail so I had to replace the tank and the housing for the filters, but still worth it to have excellent water (I use a TDS meter and the city water is about 210-220 where after the RO system, I'm getting 12-14 TDS which is cleaner than bottle water). We use RO water for cooking, coffee, etc and everything taste great.
What brand are you using? I heard leaking problems with iSpring.
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Quote from Gergor :
noob question, I have been wanting to have a RO system but the only opening by the sink is taken up by the dishwasher air gap. Is there any way to install a RO system without having to drill a new hole on the granite countertop? I asked a plumber and he said "no" and strongly advice against forgoing the airgap for the dishwasher.
If you Internet search "why do I need a dishwasher air gap" multiple websites say the same thing essentially: to prevent the backflow of dirty water. If the dishwasher happens to get clogged somehow, an airgap won't help, as the pump won't be able to push the water past the blockage, and the dishwasher will stop functioning.

I will assume a lot of city plumbing codes require it. BUT, I have also seen many homes eliminate it. We don't have one due to a porcelin sink. Don't want to risk drilling a hole. Past two homes over 11 years have had a diswasher installed w/o an air gap. The MOST important thing is to have a HIGH upside down "U-loop" in the drain line, before it connects to the garbage disposer. This loops helps prevent back flow of water into the diswasher.

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wcz123Dec 06, 2022 04:35 PM
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Quote from centurcit :
Lol, illegal. That term is used so liberally. It's against the building codes in some places. As a homeowner one has the right to whatever you want to do within your own home, but at your own risk.

However, if a licensed plumber or contractor were to do something against the code, then they are in violation and may lose their license.

n"you have the right to do anything" UNTIL yo need to get a new Cert of occupancy to sell. many towns boosted the requirements of a CO d due to recent storms totrnados et.. old day just needed smoke detectors but nnow it's way more
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teaberryDec 06, 2022 04:45 PM
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Yes, I have iSpring as well and their support (US based) is very good. I finally had a crack in my filter housing after 6yrs+ and I asked if I could just buy that part but they sent me an updated one for free after sending some pics and details of the issue. I would have happily paid for the required part. I did also have to buy a new tank last year after 7yrs and moved from old to new house, I think the air bag inside finally ruptured and leaked. Well worth it and their filters are reasonably priced so I only buy their brand.
Quote from webdoctors :
I get 400-500 TDS before the filter Frown
Man infrastructure sucks here....

I'd pay extra for the 5-stage, you' use this everyday and the water goes into your body.....
I use the ispring 5 stage for ~ $190
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CrazyheavenDec 06, 2022 04:49 PM
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Quote from maverickneo :
Experts - If I have tap water incoming at 45 TDS - should I go through the hassle of installing a RO and paying for filters?
No expert but I think you're good to go. Unless you have other concerns about what chemicals are in your water. This is stuff you can ask your water utility company about.
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hagglerDec 06, 2022 05:39 PM
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I'd use something with more industry standard filters, like the Apec 5 stage. Sure they are more difficult to replace but can be cheaper too. Also parts are more readily available for those type.
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Quote from Gergor :
noob question, I have been wanting to have a RO system but the only opening by the sink is taken up by the dishwasher air gap. Is there any way to install a RO system without having to drill a new hole on the granite countertop? I asked a plumber and he said "no" and strongly advice against forgoing the airgap for the dishwasher.
typically RO installer will drill a hole on your countertop.
or you can get something like a faucet assembly with a built-in separate pipe for drinking water. like https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07MNJPQHF/
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Quote from omonomono :
typically RO installer will drill a hole on your countertop.
or you can get something like a faucet assembly with a built-in separate pipe for drinking water. like https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07MNJPQHF/
Never knew that was an option. I'll remember to recommend it to others in similar situations.

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