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Kinetico K5 Drinking Water Station Reverse Osmosis System
Model K5
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Stages
5 + MACguard inline output filter
Warranty
5 years (dealer service agreement)
Installation
Kinetico authorized dealer required
Power Source
Non-electric (water pressure powered)
Tds Reduction
Up to 96%
Certifications
NSF/ANSI 58 (40+ contaminants)
Kinetico K5 Drinking Water Station Reverse Osmosis System Review
The Kinetico K5 Drinking Water Station is a premium non-electric 5-stage reverse osmosis system that uses water pressure rather than electricity to power its filtration and automatic flushing cycle. The K5 modular design allows selection of specialty cartridges to target specific contaminants: the standard configuration (pre-sediment, pre-carbon, RO membrane, post-carbon, MACguard) covers NSF/ANSI 58 certified reduction of TDS, lead, nitrates, arsenic, barium, and fluoride. Optional specialty cartridges include an NSF 401 cartridge for pharmaceuticals and PFAS compounds, a VOC cartridge for organic solvents, and an arsenic cartridge for arsenic-bearing well water. The MACguard filter is a patented Kinetico inline inline filter on the output line that removes any post-tank taste before dispensing. Kinetico certifies the K5 system for 40+ contaminants under NSF/ANSI 58. Dealer installation through the Kinetico authorized dealer network includes a dedicated dispensing faucet and pressurized storage tank sized to household demand.
Pros
- Non-electric -- no power required, no control head failure risk
- Modular specialty cartridges for customized contaminant targeting
- NSF 58 certified for 40+ contaminants including lead, arsenic, fluoride
- MACguard output filter ensures pristine dispensed water taste
Cons
- Dealer installation required -- no DIY option
- Higher upfront cost than direct-to-consumer RO systems
- Specialty cartridges add cost per contaminant target
Full Specifications
Brand
Kinetico
Model Number
K5
Stages
5 + MACguard inline output filter
Warranty
5 years (dealer service agreement)
Installation
Kinetico authorized dealer required
Power Source
Non-electric (water pressure powered)
Tds Reduction
Up to 96%
Certifications
NSF/ANSI 58 (40+ contaminants)
Production Rate
Varies by membrane and pressure (50-100 GPD typical)
Specialty Options
NSF 401, VOC, arsenic, nitrate specialty cartridges
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