The Profile Reverse Osmosis Filtration system is a premium filtration process. It has an extra-large 8.46 Gal. capacity per day. The system includes a chrome faucet, pre-and-post filters (FQROPF), membrane (FQROMF), storage tank, filter reminder light and full installation kit included.
- Reverse osmosis filtration system filters 3-times
- Chrome faucet with filter replacement indicator included
- Premium filtration certified to reduce lead, arsenic, select chemicals and 10-other contaminants
- Twist and lock design provides for easy, tool-free, no-mess filter replacement
- Filter should be replaced at most every 6-months for best filtration results
- Uses replacement filter FQROP
- Membrane should be replaced at most every 12-months for best filtration results
- Uses replacement membrane FQROMF
- System mounting orientation horizontal or vertical
- Faucet monitor power requirement 1 – CR2032 lithium 3-Volt (included)
- Copper reduction 97.5% cysts reduction 99.99% lead reduction 97.6% sodium reduction 91.6% TDS reduction 91.6% turbidity reduction 99.9%
Elva Walker (verified owner) –
This is a very good reverse osmosis system. Water purification is necessary if you live in our area and the water from the system makes excellent tasting water. I have had this system for 3 years and it continues to produce a quality product, but the cost of changing the filters is almost double of their competitors. Another note, the local retail store on 2 occasions did not have the expensive filters in stock and I had to make a second trip to purchase them.
Ignacio Lemke (verified owner) –
Very nice water filtration system. Easy to install under the kitchen sink. Drinkable water that is safe is a great thing.
Jabari Abbott (verified owner) –
This is a standard RO system with a single pre and post filter. It is what I would call “small” capacity. It would be good for a 2 – 3 person family. The tank’s usable capacity is a little over 2.5 gallons – that means if you open the faucet, you’ll get 2.5 gallons of water, and then it stops; again, this is normal. It takes about 3 hours to make one gallon, and the tank takes about 8 hours to fill completely. On average, I was able to get about 6 gallons of water per day.As with most RO systems, it takes approximatesly 4 gallons of water to make 1 gallon. My city water TDS varies from 350 to 500; right now it’s about 500. Measured TDS with the system is around 55 ppm, which is acceptable, although a bit on the high side. I would expect to see around 25 ppm with a good system. The water has no noticeable taste, which is good, and even at 55 ppm solids, there is almost no residue after boiling a pot of water down to nothing.The faucet looks nice and I like the filter reminder, but it seems somewhat fragile. It is secured with a single setscrew, and is not very solid. The base of the faucet is attached with a single toggle screw, which does not help. It does not come with air gap – you really need one, even if code does not require it. If your sink backs up, and you do not have an air gap, your RO system will get contaminated.Filter cost is on the high side, considering how much water you get per filter. The replacement filters come in a 2-pack, and instructions say to replace both filters at the same time. The thing is, the prefilter will get dirty far faster than the post filter; it should be changed more often, as it can affect the life of the membrane. The post filter, on the other hand, can be changed far less frequently, as it sees no chlorine and very little solids. The RO membrane should last several years if you change the prefilter frequently.The benefit of this system is that cartridge changes are simple. You don’t even have to turn off the water. Even sanitizing is easy, since it is done with separate housings (included). The downside is that you are replacing the housing every time you change the filter, and you have no choice of media. Many cities like mine use chloramines instead of chlorine, and you really need a special prefilter for chloramines.The kit contains everything to install and operate, including the sanitizing cartridges. I would recommend using a Tee for the water supply though instead of a saddle.Overall this is a decent system, and if you don’t mind the price, you will end up with an RO system that is hassle-free and easy to maintain.
Marielle Conroy (verified owner) –
Following the Installation Instructions was going great until I got to the “Feed Water Supply” section. As the supply valve lines in my house are 3/8 inch connections, I had to refer to the Optional Installation 1 section, which is a mess!!I had to go back to Home Depot to purchase an adapter hose and plug to make the 1/2 inch Water Supply Fitting (provided with the kit) work. (HD, why not just include a 3/8 inch Water Supply Fitting in the kit?).The Installation Instructions should include using a blow dryer to heat the black 1/4″ tubing for faucet installation as the tubing does NOT fit well onto the barb.Installation Instructions should also include a section after Storage Tank Installation detailing how to disconnect each tubing (1 at a time) from the bracket, route the tubing throughout the installation area to avoid inadvertent snags and pulls, sharp corners, etc, then cut the tubing to fit and reinsert into the bracket. Once all tubing has been routed as desired, secure in place.The last item is that the Pre- and Post cartridges are recommended for a 6 month change-out cycle, but there is no mention anywhere in the manuals explaining when the RO Membrane Cartridge should be changed out.All in all, an excellent system once installed,,, very much worth the money. Installation would be much more straightforward if the kit included a 3/8″ Water Supply Fitting and the instructions were a bit better.
Dax Becker (verified owner) –
Purchased because of the easy to change filter cartridges. great tasting water. the old style r/o system canisters/cartridges were a pain to change. These are a big improvement
Hattie Yost (verified owner) –
It finally died on us after 3 yrs of usage…so disappointed. We thought it could last up to 5 yrs, but not gonna happen.
Destiny Langworth (verified owner) –
This is our second one. We enjoyed our first which lasted about 10 years, so we bought a second one!
Sabryna Berge (verified owner) –
This unit will be a replacement for GE system bought in 2012,, Julia loves the water (no flavor, no oder) Now if I could teach her to install it!!!!! Hubby
Asia Douglas (verified owner) –
Got tired of buying activated charcoal filters, so we got this one. Installation was not complicated, but required attention. Plastic water lines needed some heating with a hair dryer to soften up before putting on the brass connectors in the faucet assembly. The plastic connector for the water supply line should be made of brass or some other higher value material. It is made of plastic and while I hope it holds, the plastic threads require caution – do not over-tighten. Not sure if I trust the push-in connectors for the water line, the faucet and the tank for the long haul, but so far they are tight and do not leak. Water quality is great and the storage container holds suffient water for a family when everybody wants to get water at the same time 🙂
Chadrick Kub (verified owner) –
Twist on replacement filters are a great inprovement over the canister housing type filters. It would be helpful if a shut off valve for the holding tank was included with the unit hardware, instead of an extra purchase item. My system is installed in the garage and have the extended feed line run to the kitchen for my sink facuet and ice maker. If a problem develops with the facuet or fitting leak you would have to drain the tank completely before the water would stop flowing. With a shut off valve on the tank you would avoid having to drain the tank to stop the water. If a shut off valve was included I would rate the features excellent
Lonny Johns (verified owner) –
Filtration system works fine. Water tastes great! Installed it myself. Had to purchase an additional PVC pipe to make proper connections underneath my sink.
Scot Turner (verified owner) –
My water tastes great. Had a friend install this system. If you tee your refrigerator line into it, I recommend a new SS line.
Modesto Jacobson (verified owner) –
I have to say excellent. Thank you.
Ava Bergnaum (verified owner) –
I had one for 8 years No problem ever Today was easier to work under sink
Al Upton (verified owner) –
Easy install with only one cold water connection to house plumbing required – water quality rivals bottled water – the system replaces an almost identical 9 year old GE R/O system that only had a problem with the bladder leaking in the water storage tank – However, since the old spigot was showing signs of wear and we needed to replace the inlet/outlet filters anyway – decided to spend a few dollars more and get a whole new system.
Macey Jakubowski (verified owner) –
This is the second one. The first one lasted 15 years and the bladder in the storage tank was no longer holding air. I just changed the filters regularly. I am not a plumber so had it replaced. Great water filter for fresh clean water.
Icie Russel (verified owner) –
It’s good product and we like it.
Esperanza Mann (verified owner) –
Does a decent job of filtering, but replacement cartridges are too expensive.
Marlon Lind (verified owner) –
I have had this same unit in my house for 8 years. It has performed better than advertised. It was easy to install. I just bought this unit to use in my new house. I was surprised to find that GE is still making this SAME unit.
Price Hudson (verified owner) –
We have well water so we never used our tap water for drinking or making coffee etc., and had to use 5 gal delivered water for such. Now we are able to use the sink water! We were able to purchase an oil rubbed bronze faucet for it and it looks great. Does take up a lot of room in the under sink cabinet. Also water pressure is low, but if you have well water it is worth it!