Can I Replicate Watts WP5-50 Premier RO System? An Analysis

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The discussion centers on the feasibility of replicating the Watts WP5-50 Premier Five-Stage Manifold Reverse Osmosis Water Treatment System. The system retails for $170, with replacement filter kits available for $30. Participants agree that creating a similar device primarily involves assembling a standard reverse osmosis (RO) unit using readily available components, such as a pump and water-tight joints. Concerns about needing specialized membranes not included in the kits were addressed, confirming that standard components can suffice for replication.

PREREQUISITES
  • Understanding of reverse osmosis (RO) technology
  • Familiarity with electro-mechanical assembly techniques
  • Knowledge of water filtration systems
  • Basic skills in sourcing and integrating mechanical components
NEXT STEPS
  • Research the specifications and components of the Watts WP5-50 system
  • Explore suppliers for standard reverse osmosis membranes and filters
  • Learn about the design and assembly of water-tight joints in filtration systems
  • Investigate the electrical requirements for pumps used in RO systems
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This discussion is beneficial for aspiring entrepreneurs in the water treatment industry, DIY enthusiasts interested in water filtration, and engineers looking to understand the assembly of reverse osmosis systems.

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"Watts WP5-50 Premier Five-Stage Manifold Reverse Osmosis Water Treatment System" sells for $170 on Amazon. Replacement filter kit for it sells for $30 - pretty cheap.

Now, suppose I have got a low key electro-mechanical workshop and I want to go into business competing with Watts making these machines. Obviously I cannot make my own membrane filters, so I would just buy the replacement kits.

How hard would it be to produce a device capable of using an existing replacement filter kit to filter water like the OEM device does? Will this require some additional super-dooper complex membranes which Watts does not sell in kits, thus making it impossible for me to replicate it (without actually extracting such components out of legit OEM devices)? Or will it be just a run-off-the-mill electrical pump device with water-tight joints that can be assembled from widely available components?
 
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Sounds like my thoughts after seeing the air purifier I just bought...

I think your instincts are spot-on: a simple RO unit is basically just a filter and a pump.
 

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