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PlumbingOct 22, 202615 min

How to Install Reverse Osmosis - and Is It Worth It?

Learn how to install an under-sink reverse osmosis system, from drilling the faucet hole through a quartz countertop to fitting the drain saddle, tubing and cold water feed. Then I test the water with a TDS meter and compare it with a brand new fridge filter to see whether reverse osmosis is worth it.

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In this video

  1. 00:00Intro
  2. 00:18Testing the Water Before Installing
  3. 01:26Disconnecting the Cold Water
  4. 02:16Drilling Through a Quartz Countertop
  5. 04:43Mounting the Faucet
  6. 05:40Connecting the Cold Water Supply
  7. 06:42Installing the Drain Saddle
  8. 08:29Hooking Up the Tubing
  9. 09:55Turning On the Water and Flushing
  10. 10:39Checking Pressure and Flow
  11. 11:27New Fridge Filter vs Reverse Osmosis
  12. 12:12How Reverse Osmosis Is Different
  13. 13:21Is It Worth It?