Had our Hydrate OS Mineral+ installed today, so happy to have clean health drinking water from the tap again.

RO system comparison
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| System | Hydrate Filters RO Mineral+ | Other common brands Under-Sink RO | Generic / Import Standard RO + Tank |
| Filtration performance | |||
| Filtration stages More stages = more thorough filtration | 5 stages Sediment, carbon, RO, carbon, mineral | 3 stages | Mixed Varies by import unit |
| NSF / IAPMO certified Independently verified to remove what's claimed | Certified NSF 42, 53, 58 & 61 | None listed No certifications on product page | Often unverified |
| Lab-tested on NZ water Real NZ tap water, not lab samples | Hill Labs verified | Marketing claims only | Not tested |
| Fluoride & nitrate removal | Yes | Yes (claimed) | Yes (claimed) |
| PFAS, heavy metals, bacteria 0.0001 micron RO membrane | Yes | Yes (claimed) | Yes (claimed) |
| 100% natural mineralisation Replicates spring water, raises pH | Natural minerals Alkaline output | Mineral stage Source unspecified | None Stripped, flat-tasting |
| System design | |||
| No power supply needed USB rechargeable, ~8 months per charge | USB rechargeable No electrician needed | Mains required Noise from pump | Mains required Slow flow rate |
| No holding tank Fresh water on demand, no stale risk | Tankless | Tankless | Large tank Bulky, water can go stale |
| Real-time TDS monitoring Smart display + filter life alerts | Built-in display | No display | No monitoring |
| Long-life filter replacements 12-month pre-filters, 24-month membrane | 83¢/day on plan | Reminder service | Varies |
| Support & peace of mind | |||
| NZ-based support team Real Kiwis, real help | Local specialists | Online form only | Overseas support |
| 30-day money-back guarantee | Yes | Satisfaction promise | Not offered |
| 2-year warranty | 2 years | Limited warranty | Often 1 year |
| Fixed-rate NZ installation Canterbury & Auckland | Fixed rate | DIY only | DIY only |
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The most advanced RO system on the NZ market. No power supply or stale holding tank.
FREE Install Included! NZ wide by one of our certified install partners.
Remove Fluoride, Nitrates, PFAS, Bacteria & more.
The most advanced RO system on the market. Pure, mineralized water on-demand. Real-time water quality monitoring, filter life monitoring, long-life cartridges. Certified and back by our premium warranty.
CE, RoHS, EMC certified. The carbon block is certified by IAPMO R&T according to NSF/ANSI 42 & 53.The RO membrane is NSF 58 & 61 certified.