The presence of ROs has been permanent in most of our homes, for as long as most of us can remember. But if you look at it, the technology behind these ROs has not changed in the last decade or so.
The problem with most traditional water purifiers is the overuse of RO. Even when the input TDS is already within acceptable limits, the filtration process continues to operate, leading to significant water wastage. For every liter of purified water, a traditional RO system wastes around 2 to 3 liters of water. Considering that many Indian cities are running out of clean drinking water resources, now is the time to take action.
At the same time, drinking over-purified water that lacks vital minerals or consuming water with high levels of dissolved solids leads to health problems. And in the long term, it can lead to long-term kidney or cardiovascular issues.
Then there’s the issue with AMC. Once the AMC for the water filter is active, we are asked to replace the filters regardless of the condition of the filters. If you look at it, the maintenance and long-term ownership of a traditional RO far exceed its cost in the long run.
So, do you actually need a traditional RO that works overtime? Well, let’s take a look. But first,
When Does TDS Actually Matter
TDS, or Total Dissolved Solids, refers to the concentration of dissolved substances such as minerals, salts, and metals present in water.
And it plays a big role. From changing the taste of water to affecting its overall quality and mineral content, TDS can have a significant impact on what you drink every day.
Cut Water Waste with an Adaptive Water Purifier
Thankfully, the water purifier landscape has seen some changes in the last couple of years. For instance, the Atomberg Intellon Water Purifier tries to solve the issues of high maintenance costs and water wastage in one go.
This adaptive water purifier treats different water sources differently. So, if you have water with a higher TDS coming in, it will switch on the RO to purify the water. On the contrary, it switches to UV mode when the input water has low TDS. In doing so, it eliminates germs while retaining essential minerals. This way, it solves the issue of water wastage.
You also get real-time TDS readings through the companion app, and you can monitor both the input and output water TDS. The best part is that if the TDS fluctuates, the purifier automatically adjusts its purification process. Moreover, it intelligently manages heavy metal filtration based on your location.
The Intellon Water Purifier lets you choose from four smart purification modes
- Adaptive Mode
- RO+UV Mode
- Taste Tune Mode
- Vacation Mode
Interestingly, you can set your own TDS through the Taste Tune mode.
Operating Modes and Finer Controls
Besides that, the app lets you check your filter’s health, daily water consumption, and the amount of water you have saved. Interestingly, the filters can clean up to 120,000 liters of water.
And since they are adaptive, the filters won’t go bad at the same time. So, you do not have to replace all the filters at once.
Since it has quite a few modes, you are not locked into a single mode. It’s worth noting that the Vacay Mode plays a big role in extending the filter life of your water purifier.
When it comes to the different modes, it is worth noting that in RO+UV Mode, you can save up to 50% more water, as only 1 liter of water is wasted for every 1 liter of purified water produced. So, if your water source is municipal water, you can save 100% of the water that would otherwise be wasted by RO purification.
At the same time, the Atomberg Intellon comes with an advanced 4-leaf RO membrane (traditional ROs typically use a 3-leaf RO membrane). This membrane has a 10%-15% larger surface area and this leads to higher efficiency and a longer membrane lifespan. Plus, the membrane automatically cleanses itself every time the tank is filled.
Lower Costs over Time
When it comes to costs, a traditional RO will easily set you back by INR 5,000-INR 6,000 per year on maintenance and filter replacements. These AMC costs alone drive the total cost to around INR 40,000 in the long run.
With the Intellon Water Purifier, the costs come down significantly since you can control how you manage the water purifier. You will spend only around INR 9,000 over a 6 year period if you have low-TDS water. And even if the TDS is high at some point, the total cost will hover around INR 12,000 over 8 years.
Here’s to Smart and Adaptive Water Purification
So, if your house or area receives mixed water, the Atomberg Intellon Water Purifier will prove to be a good buy. Since you can manually set the TDS levels, you do not have to worry about over-purification, loss of essential minerals, or unnecessary water wastage.
Beyond its smart purification approach, maintenance costs are significantly lower than those of traditional RO purifiers. The companion app also provides complete visibility into water quality, purification settings, filter health, and overall system performance.
The Atomberg Intellon Water Purifier comes with a 2-year warranty and free installation, and there is no AMC requirement. As such, it is particularly well-suited for users who want finer control over their drinking water and lower long-term ownership costs. The only caveat is that Atomberg’s service network is still expanding and may not be as extensive as some established water purifier brands in every part of India.
