iSpring RCC7 5-Stage Residential Under-Sink Reverse Osmosis Water Filter System Review

The iSpring RO Water Filter has distinct benefits and quite a few drawbacks. Location has a big effect on RO in general and the source-hungry RCC7 in particular. Supposing, for example, you live in a state with a cheap and plentiful water supply, a high ratio of wasted water probably isn’t going to be a dealbreaker. Conversely, if you have high water bills and/or you’re living in a state with a troubled water supply, like California, which hovers perilously on the brink of drought, this will be a serious impediment. Waste water is also determined by differences in contamination levels, especially TDS, which can vary considerably based on where you live.

Moreover, you might have other, more fundamental problems with your location. RO needs a treated, high-pressure water source to function properly, unless you’re willing to put extra money and work into attaching effective yet expensive pumps and additional pre-filtering (for excessive TDS) to your system.

The RCC7 line is well-priced and has many satisfied customers, but there are almost as many who aren’t. They’ve reported various faults from pre-filtering, to filters themselves, to water storage. iSpring has acknowledged these faults and is aware that entire batches have ill-fitting connectors. So, there’s a risk with the RCC7 filtration system that your unit could be faulty. Fortunately, the money-back guarantee and warranty mitigate this risk.

Besides these possible issues, RO systems are bulky and take up a lot of space, even under the sink. However, if under-sink space isn’t an issue, then contrariwise RO saves a lot of counter-space, versus other filtration methods.

One of the bonuses of the RCC7 is the faucet which comes along with it. It’s well-constructed and has an attractive brushed nickel finish which could complement different kitchen styles, but it’s also fairly basic and doesn’t fit all sinks. An added component which turns out to be useless for the customer is also not a real bonus to the customer. So, if the faucet makes a difference for you, it helps to double-check that it will fit properly with your sink.

We’re back on firmer ground with filter longevity. After all, a strong selling point for reverse-osmosis process as such is the filters’ lifetime – again, determined by source quality factors like TDS. Specifically in the case of the RCC7, with even longer-lasting filters, this advantage is pronounced.

Deciding whether to commit to RO and, especially, to the RCC7 Filter System depends on knowing the costs and potential problems involved, then weighing them according to one’s needs. Are this filtration system’s rewards worth its risks? The right decision ultimately comes down to personal preference.