Stokk T1 UV Countertop Reverse Osmosis Water Filter, Carafe Alkaline Boost, 6-Stage RO Filtration System, Reduce TDS PFAS, Large Size (Gray)

The media could not be loaded. What a sexy little machine! Finally I can drink water without worrying about poisoning myself! I did a ton of research before purchasing The Stokk T1 RO system and I can confidently say I think I have one of the best units on the market not only in this price point but in the higher price points available for purchase online. Things I love about this machine:1- this thing looks so pretty sitting on the counter!2- water is absolutely delicious, pure and flavorful! Full of minerals and is alkaline as well!3- tank capacity is huge compared to competitors so you're not always having to refill your tank.4- machine operation is whisper quiet!5- there is less waste with this machine then it's competitors.6- the company left all of the other little gadgets out that you typically see on other machines and dispenses in a single glass picture for Simplicity and streamlining.7- display is simple and easy to use. It even shows you how clear the water is that's being dispensed!8- the filters are affordable too! So no getting sucked in with a low upfront price only to have it cost you on the back end.9- USA based customer support!If you're not already putting this filtration system in your cart for purchase you're totally missing out on an amazing product. I don't get any perks or commissions for this review I just really appreciate a well engineered product and this is definitely that and the price was incredible too! So so happy!! I'm no longer perpetually dehydrated and actually enjoy drinking water probably for the first time in my life.

I'm impressed by Stokk's countertop machine. It works great. To me, it is much easier to set up and maintain compared to traditional reverse osmosis systems, because this countertop unit does not need any plumbing. It is also much easier to change the filters. There is no after-taste. There is no plastic taste. Another person wrote a review saying that the internal tank of this machine gives the water a plastic taste after it sits overnight, but this is NOT true. I tested this myself multiple times. There IS a temporary taste right after you change the filter, but if you flush the machine a full 6 times, then that takes care of it. That reviewer probably tasted the water without flushing it enough.I personally find that it needs to be flushed 8 full times after the filter is changed, and that's when there is finally no after-taste. Also, I have to point out that reverse osmosis water is quite "empty". In that sense, reverse osmosis water in general has a different taste if you are not used to it. So, it can take a day or two in order to get used to the pure taste of the water.It comes with a 1-liter pitcher. When you press the "pitcher" button, it will automatically fill the pitcher to 1-liter, and then stops by itself. This takes about one minutes. While it does that, you can do other things that you would normally be doing in your kitchen. I do that multiple times in order to fill a 1-gallon jug that I have.The machine can ouput 4 liters of water (just over a gallon) before it needs to be re-filled. To do that, you first remove the plastic lid, which just rests on the back. Then you grab the internal handle within the water container. You first pull horizontally, backwards about two or three inches, which pops it off. Then you pull straight up, and it lifts out of the machine. Then, place it into the sink, tilt it slightly, and fill it with the faucet until it reaches the line marked on the side.The machine is a little taller than I expected, and doesn't fit under my kitchen cabinets, but I ended up finding a spot for it. It is 16.25 inches tall, but you also want a bit extra clearance since you need to move the machine every time you have to change the water container at the back of it, which will usually be once per day.Afterwards, you put the container back into the machine, in the exact reverse order that you took it out. First, tilt it a little bit, in the same way it was before. Lower it down. After it makes contact with the base, now just push it forward horizontally, while making sure that the two "connectors" on the side are properly aligned. After it is fully pushed forward, put the plastic cap back on, which just keeps dust out. Right away, the machine starts automatically pumping the internal tank with filtered water.Personally, I don't use the mineral filter that it comes with. I just get gallon jugs of spring water from the store, and I add about 1/8 of a gallon into each gallon of reverse-osmosis water that I put into my gallon jug. That adds enough natural minerals into it.I've been using this machine for three weeks now, and everything is working perfectly. If that ever changes, I'll make an update here. So if I never update this, then it is still working great. So, give this unit a try. You can always return it for free if you don't like it, which is why I decided to try it. I'm glad I did.

6 Month ReviewI revisited this listing to find the remineralization filter replacement and noticed amazon says this is a frequently returned item and I was surprised by that because I love the Stokk Water Filtration system. So I wanted to give my feedback after using it heavily for 6 months.Pros:- Noticeable difference in quality and taste of water after filtration- Filters still good, not needing replacement yet- Easy to use and love that I press 1 button and I can leave it to fill the full canister- Easy to set up, clear instructions- Support has been quick to answer questions and helpCons:- Having to refill the water reservoir often (but we are a household of 3 so it gets heavy and frequent use (to be expected for a detached filtration system).- (resolved, user error) the product was making a loud noise, turned out we needed to push the water reservoir down to create a better seal- I paid $60 more than what it's selling for currently :/Notes: I am filtering residential water in a suburban area with fairly decent water quality. So not super hard water... its possible that could effect the system differently.