The ROES-50 is a dependable basic tank system with a 2-year warranty and a 4-gallon tank. It's slow at 50 GPD and has no remineralization, which suits ice makers fine.
Key specs
| ROES-50 | |
|---|---|
| Price | $230.99 list |
| Type | 4 gal tank |
| Gallons per day | 50 |
| Pure to drain | About 1:3 (reported) |
| Certified to | NSF/ANSI 58, 372 |
| Power | No electricity |
| Filters per year | Low (filters sold in sets) |
| Warranty | 2 years |
| Model | ROES-50 |
Filtration
Five stages, rated at 50 GPD, with NSF/ANSI 58 and 372 listings. A 4-gallon tank.
Cost
$230.99 list and often less. Filters are sold in sets and are among the cheapest to replace.
Warranty
2 years.
Countertop ice makers are filled by hand, so you can fill yours straight from the RO faucet. See the best water for an ice maker.
This review is based on APEC's published specifications, the owner's manual where available, independent test reports and owner feedback, compared against the other models we track. We'll add hands-on notes as our testing progresses.
Questions
Is the APEC ROES-50 good?
Yes, it's one of the most widely recommended basic RO systems.
