I've reviewed quite a few countertop water filtration systems over the years, and most of them tend to fall into one of two categories. They're either relatively simple filters designed to improve the taste of tap water, or they're reverse osmosis systems that concentrate more on purification than convenience. The SimPure Y11C takes a different approach by combining reverse osmosis filtration with a built-in cooling system, a removable water pitcher, automatic filter monitoring and a countertop design that requires no permanent plumbing. That combination immediately caught my attention.
A reverse osmosis system is appealing because it can reduce dissolved contaminants and total dissolved solids to a much greater degree than a conventional carbon filter. The downside is that traditional RO systems can require installation, take up space beneath a sink and send a considerable amount of water down the drain. The Y11C attempts to address those inconveniences while also providing something I don't normally expect from an RO appliance: chilled drinking water at the touch of a button...
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