Appreciate the details you shared. Thank you! As far as the build up on your shower head, a neat idea I found from another Chanel is to fill a plastic bag with vinegar, place it around the shower head, secure it with a rubber band and leave it for a day. That does often work.
Great video! It’s amazing how little information you get through todays advertisements. Make it loud and blow something up……that will sell the product. Your video included all the questions I had and then some, thank you so much for the time you spent on this
Honestly, I am just so annoyed at the municipal water supplies ruining our pipes. why can't they soften the water at the water treatment plant? it just makes no sense for people to have to clean their water at home.
This is a great review. I currently have a Lifesource whole house filter system with a water conditioner. It doesn't work that great to remove the scales from hard water. I saw Puragain's ad on instagram and was tempted. Your review is not biased and full of information. The only suggestion I have is that if you have included information on the alternative DIY system in the video or in the info section above, it will be even more helpful. Thank you again.
I will never buy anything that requires someone other than me to service it. I have installed multiple whole house filters and softeners without issues. I came here looking for alternatives. Just not going to pay someone to install it nor have another yearly fee that appears to go up. Thanks for the video.
I just had them come today I was also told all the same It’s good to know it’s not really true I will keep on searching What a great video I appreciate it a lot. Thank you
Thank you for a frank and unbiased review. We have just started the process of doing our research into a "water system". Gosh, lots to choose from with cost variables to consider. Nice job!
Great video and thank you for this honest well thought-out review. I just came across this system and I have to say it's a far cry off from what the advertised video said. They claim that servicing would be free if charge for as long as you have the system. After hearing this it makes me wonder what the catch is and the price of $300 or so a year for servicing is a LOT of money. I mean the system itself is extremely over priced why add insult to injury. The system for production and storage probably costs them about $50 to produce and store $25 a Year until it sells, which almost never happens, so this is wild.
Very interesting. I had considered getting a water treatment system years ago but never did. Fortunately, we moved to a new city where they don't seem to use chloramines, but we do get pink mold (Serratia Marcescens) build up which needs to be dealt with just as often as scale did before we moved but is much less of a pain to clean.
What amount of friction loss is experienced going thru the 3 filters? If I have 60 psi at my outdoor spicket how much psi could possibly be lost to inside faucets?
if it loses any pressure before it gets to the faucets its in breach of plumbing code, just saying ;) (spoiler alert you will either lose pressure with this system or flow water at a rate to fast for the carbon in this system to achieve full reduction)
Interestingly, I have a Nuvo h2o; however, it's ineffective at treating scale. I am looking for a replacement. I can't install a traditional salt-based solution as the city has banned those, so im considering a NAC or TAC based solution like lifesource or pureflo. Do you think the smaller size of the PURAGAIN system is impacting its effectiveness?
Additional questions regarding coffee and water, do you use an electric kettle? Or a coffee maker? Espresso machine, and if so, what scale have you noticed with those appliances using this filter?
Do you say on the video “ typical maintenance like glass shower doors will still show of scale build up but it does take about twice as long between cleaning with Puragain system “ . Take longer time to clean the scale after the Puragain system?
No. It takes twice as long for the build up to need cleaning. In our case it went from needing cleaning every other week to once a month after water treatment. 🙂
Thank you for such an informative truthful video. Very very helpful. Blessings to you and may each day coming be a comfortable one for your wife, sincerely. ❤🙏
Thank you. I guess that's why they don't even let you see prices on their website, they just want you to provide your phone number so they can constantly bug you to buy.
My experience with Grohe sense has been mixed. It often will report it lost connection with my Wi-Fi and have to be reset. But it once saved me...it sensed a toilet flapper valve that was caught (jiggle the handle thing) when we went away for a long weekend and shut down the water. It would have been several days of wasted water.
I live in AZ, I just had them install the whole house and alkaline reverse osmosis under the sink literally this very morning. The updated price is now $5,899. My hot water heater died and I purchased a new one, and decided before I install my new water heater, I better do water filtration system. Yes DIY would of been cheaper.. and get a local plumber to sweat the copper lines. But went with their company. It's $68 a month when you finance the system, I do like lifetime service calls. Other companies want 160-180 an hour for service calls. I will be installing my new water heater today, and I'll update my thoughts on the system a few months into it. The water here has hard water, chlorine etc. Hopefully, it will do a great job at providing clean and better water. I enjoyed your review, my co worker got the same system last year, and he's said it's been a great improvement over non filtered city water. The price jump sucks, but inflation doesn't help... I definitely didn't want salt. So we shall see how it goes.
I just had my first year service done, they changed 4 of the 6 filters at a cost of $450,,, so much for the $100 filter change they advertise !,,, the water is cleaner for sure but they lied about the cost of the filter change !
Not to distract from the information you give on the filter austen, but your description of how a softener works is incorrect. The water flows through the canister full of negative on charge poly beads. The mineral contaminants in water have s positive charge and are unjustly attracted to the beads and get trapped. Then the tub with the salt bath (brine) in it gets flushed through the canister on a time or usage schedule. The brine is also negatively charged, so it takes the contaminants with it and renews the filter bed. Then the brine residue gets flushed out and down the drain. The salt solution doesn't go into the home. How much salt and water it uses depends on the quality of your water and how much you use, just like those puragain filters. But salt is super cheap. I worked for RainSoft many years ago, and had one on a previous home. I think it was about $4k installed about 20 years ago.
I should have waited to comment until I watch the entire video. They really sold you some incorrect information. A water softener would remove the scale issues. They're canister filters purchased for a fraction of what they charged. There is certainly the cost of installation involved
I looked at the reviews for this company. If you do the same , it appears to be a rip off when you have to replace filters. Per the reviews, they lie about haow much the filters when be when they sell you the system. So later, you get charged far more than they initially said. This looks like a SCAM.
Appreciate the details you shared. Thank you! As far as the build up on your shower head, a neat idea I found from another Chanel is to fill a plastic bag with vinegar, place it around the shower head, secure it with a rubber band and leave it for a day. That does often work.
Great video! It’s amazing how little information you get through todays advertisements. Make it loud and blow something up……that will sell the product. Your video included all the questions I had and then some, thank you so much for the time you spent on this
Honestly, I am just so annoyed at the municipal water supplies ruining our pipes. why can't they soften the water at the water treatment plant? it just makes no sense for people to have to clean their water at home.
Too expensive probably
I like your honest, no nonsense review.
This is a great review. I currently have a Lifesource whole house filter system with a water conditioner. It doesn't work that great to remove the scales from hard water. I saw Puragain's ad on instagram and was tempted. Your review is not biased and full of information. The only suggestion I have is that if you have included information on the alternative DIY system in the video or in the info section above, it will be even more helpful. Thank you again.
I'm in between lifesource and puragain but after all these reviews. I'm more lost than before.
I will never buy anything that requires someone other than me to service it. I have installed multiple whole house filters and softeners without issues. I came here looking for alternatives. Just not going to pay someone to install it nor have another yearly fee that appears to go up. Thanks for the video.
Disagree. Had this system for a few years and it was worth every penny.
@@lugia8888disagree with what ?
@lugia8888 can you share what you liked about the system?
I just had them come today
I was also told all the same
It’s good to know it’s not really true
I will keep on searching
What a great video
I appreciate it a lot. Thank you
Thank you for a frank and unbiased review. We have just started the process of doing our research into a "water system". Gosh, lots to choose from with cost variables to consider. Nice job!
Me too, I actually had an appointment this Friday. But after watching this review I had to cancel and do a little more research.
@@carolinadelao2920 did you decide on a system?
Great video and thank you for this honest well thought-out review. I just came across this system and I have to say it's a far cry off from what the advertised video said. They claim that servicing would be free if charge for as long as you have the system. After hearing this it makes me wonder what the catch is and the price of $300 or so a year for servicing is a LOT of money. I mean the system itself is extremely over priced why add insult to injury. The system for production and storage probably costs them about $50 to produce and store $25 a Year until it sells, which almost never happens, so this is wild.
Great video. Even cost is mentioned. Very informative and helpful. Answer my questions about the product. honesty is very appreciated 👏
Thanks for the in depth review!
I live in El Mirage, AZ. I currently have a free consultation and testing today at 6pm….any opinions on whether i should get this or not? Thanks
Very interesting. I had considered getting a water treatment system years ago but never did. Fortunately, we moved to a new city where they don't seem to use chloramines, but we do get pink mold (Serratia Marcescens) build up which needs to be dealt with just as often as scale did before we moved but is much less of a pain to clean.
Where are you from? I’m a sales rep for Puragain water, I can get you connected with someone around your area if possible.
@@kongchang2961does this system filter out fluoride?
Thanks for the thorough, pros and cons review! I agree. Pureagain rates a C from me as well!
Thanks for the honest review!!!
Nice review. How did your TDS dressing change?
What amount of friction loss is experienced going thru the 3 filters? If I have 60 psi at my outdoor spicket how much psi could possibly be lost to inside faucets?
if it loses any pressure before it gets to the faucets its in breach of plumbing code, just saying ;) (spoiler alert you will either lose pressure with this system or flow water at a rate to fast for the carbon in this system to achieve full reduction)
Thanks for review. Been looking for a system. Do you know what the best diy option is?
Interestingly, I have a Nuvo h2o; however, it's ineffective at treating scale. I am looking for a replacement. I can't install a traditional salt-based solution as the city has banned those, so im considering a NAC or TAC based solution like lifesource or pureflo. Do you think the smaller size of the PURAGAIN system is impacting its effectiveness?
Additional questions regarding coffee and water, do you use an electric kettle? Or a coffee maker? Espresso machine, and if so, what scale have you noticed with those appliances using this filter?
The short answer is yes there is scale but significantly less. Drop me an email and we can discuss in detail. askdiymark "AT" gmail.
@DIYMark would you recommend this system for a well with high calcium, or any type of other kinf of system?
Nice detailed video. Answered the questions I had. Thanks for posting.
Do you say on the video “ typical maintenance like glass shower doors will still show of scale build up but it does take about twice as long between cleaning with Puragain system “ . Take longer time to clean the scale after the Puragain system?
No. It takes twice as long for the build up to need cleaning. In our case it went from needing cleaning every other week to once a month after water treatment. 🙂
@@DIYMark Thanks for your reply. I had a guy came today and he said it will be easier to clean the scale after the Puragain system. Is this true?
yes I like your DIY advice
Thank you for such an informative truthful video. Very very helpful. Blessings to you and may each day coming be a comfortable one for your wife, sincerely. ❤🙏
Thank you. I guess that's why they don't even let you see prices on their website, they just want you to provide your phone number so they can constantly bug you to buy.
This was super helpful. Thank you for your honest experienced review
Thank you for the video! The information was very useful. Would you please share your thoughts on the GROHE Sense Guard Smart Water Controller?
My experience with Grohe sense has been mixed. It often will report it lost connection with my Wi-Fi and have to be reset. But it once saved me...it sensed a toilet flapper valve that was caught (jiggle the handle thing) when we went away for a long weekend and shut down the water. It would have been several days of wasted water.
I live in AZ, I just had them install the whole house and alkaline reverse osmosis under the sink literally this very morning. The updated price is now $5,899. My hot water heater died and I purchased a new one, and decided before I install my new water heater, I better do water filtration system. Yes DIY would of been cheaper.. and get a local plumber to sweat the copper lines. But went with their company. It's $68 a month when you finance the system, I do like lifetime service calls. Other companies want 160-180 an hour for service calls. I will be installing my new water heater today, and I'll update my thoughts on the system a few months into it. The water here has hard water, chlorine etc. Hopefully, it will do a great job at providing clean and better water. I enjoyed your review, my co worker got the same system last year, and he's said it's been a great improvement over non filtered city water. The price jump sucks, but inflation doesn't help... I definitely didn't want salt. So we shall see how it goes.
Also living in AZ, do you regret your purchase?
Should of included an estimate to install a traditional water softener system for comparison.
thank you. that's very helpful and informational.
I just had my first year service done, they changed 4 of the 6 filters at a cost of $450,,, so much for the $100 filter change they advertise !,,, the water is cleaner for sure but they lied about the cost of the filter change !
Awesome review!! Thank you!
Great and enlightening review!
Do you live in Davis? I swear I’ve been in your garage and you gave me advice about how to rehandle an axe
Sounds like I have a clone in Davis. LOL. I'm in SoCal so the mystery continues for you.
Not to distract from the information you give on the filter austen, but your description of how a softener works is incorrect.
The water flows through the canister full of negative on charge poly beads. The mineral contaminants in water have s positive charge and are unjustly attracted to the beads and get trapped.
Then the tub with the salt bath (brine) in it gets flushed through the canister on a time or usage schedule. The brine is also negatively charged, so it takes the contaminants with it and renews the filter bed. Then the brine residue gets flushed out and down the drain. The salt solution doesn't go into the home.
How much salt and water it uses depends on the quality of your water and how much you use, just like those puragain filters. But salt is super cheap.
I worked for RainSoft many years ago, and had one on a previous home. I think it was about $4k installed about 20 years ago.
Rainsoft just quoted us like $9K
Great content... thank you
Thank you
Thanks
I should have waited to comment until I watch the entire video. They really sold you some incorrect information.
A water softener would remove the scale issues. They're canister filters purchased for a fraction of what they charged. There is certainly the cost of installation involved
Thanks, very informative.
I looked at the reviews for this company. If you do the same , it appears to be a rip off when you have to replace filters. Per the reviews, they lie about haow much the filters when be when they sell you the system. So later, you get charged far more than they initially said. This looks like a SCAM.
That's not how a water softener works. You lose a lot of credibility when you don't have the information correct
Try not to look at the script next time
You are absolutely right. Not much of an actor.
no I thought I'd be watching Adam Savage, good bye!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!