How does the Cypress and Pearl filter water?
The Cypress system is small enough to sit comfortably on your countertop, very easy to install at the faucet or under the sink, and uses a carbon block pre-filter, Nanotrap membrane-based filter, and a secondary final carbon block filter.
The Pearl countertop filtration system utilizes carbon block filtration technology and easily installs onto your existing faucet.
How do the Coral systems filter water?
The Coral water filtration systems utilize carbon-based filtration technology, dramatically reducing industrial chemicals, pesticides, herbicides, turbidity, volatile organic compounds (VOCs), microorganisms, bad tastes, and odors from your tap water for a healthier home and family.
How do your Reverse Osmosis (RO) Systems work?
RO systems strip the water of most everything, including many beneficial minerals, using its specialized RO membrane that has a filter pore size of .0001 microns in diameter. RO systems can be necessary to remove certain contaminants in various parts of the country. They are also necessary for removing fluoride in your water, should that be a priority for you. Issues with typical RO systems include: they can waste up to 24 gallons of water for every 1 gallon of drinkable water; and they can be expensive and complex to install.
The Brondell Circle RO system reduces these problems, is up to 10 times more efficient than other systems, and wastes less than 2 gallons of water per 1 gallon of drinking water produced. The Circle also has an integrated tank and sophisticated non-electrical design.
The Brondell Capella RO system also reduces the same problems and more, is up to 20 times more efficient than other systems, and wastes approximately 1 gallon of water per 1 gallon of drinking water produced. The Capella has an external, steel storage tank with an internal water bladder for storing your drinking water.
Both the Circle and Capella RO systems reduce chlorine, bad tastes, and odors from your tap water for a healthier home and family.
Do the Brondell water filtration systems come with the filter(s)?
Yes, all of the Brondell water filtration products come with a full set of filter(s). When you are ready for replacement filters, they are available here for purchase.
Is there an automatic water filter replacement reminder system for your product?
It depends on the system:
| Pearl H625 | Yes, there is a color-changing indicator located on the top of the system |
| Cypress H630 | No, but there are date stickers on each filter to be manually dated and tracked. |
| Coral UC300 | Yes, the included faucet has an LED filter life indicator. |
| Circle RC100 | Yes, the included faucet has an LED filter life indicator. |
| Capella RC250 | Yes, the included faucet has an LED filter life indicator. |
Please note: Depending on your system, you may have more than 1 filter installed. Please consult your Owner's Manual to determine which individual filters need to be changed and how long they will last.
What are the flow rates for your units?
The following flow rates are to be expected when installed with the minimum pressure requirement.
| Pearl H625 | 8 cups per minute |
| Cypress H630 | 8 cups per minute |
| Coral UC300 | 8 cups per minute |
| Circle RC100 | 4 cups per minute |
| Capella RC250 | 8 cups per minute |
Why does the Circle have a lower flow rate?
Due to its unique dual water tank design, the water pressure will be lower than air tank systems.
What does each filtration system reduce?
For a full list of contaminants the countertop systems address, click here to view our WQA-certified performance data sheets.
Can the Cypress or Pearl systems remove fluoride?
No, only the Brondell Circle Reverse Osmosis system removes fluoride from water and is certified by the WQA (Water Quality Association) for Fluoride reduction.
Fluoride is a naturally-occurring mineral found in many foods and water. Fluoride helps to promote dental health and has other beneficial qualities when present in small quantities, as found in most municipal water systems, usually in the form of sodium fluoride. However, we realize that some people still want to completely remove fluoride from their drinking water. The Brondell Circle Reverse Osmosis system significantly reduces fluoride from water and is certified by the WQA (Water Quality Association) for Fluoride reduction, while the Cypress, Pearl, and Coral leave the mineral in. It’s very rare to find quality filtration systems (other than reverse osmosis systems) that are capable of reducing any substantial amount of fluoride from drinking water. Beware of uncertified claims from manufacturers claiming to remove fluoride with non-RO systems.
Can the Coral system remove chloramine, lead, mercury, and asbestos?
Yes, the Coral UC300 system can reduce chloramine, lead, mercury, and asbestos. A full list of reduced contaminants can be found here.
Why don't the levels of dissolved particles go down or decrease when I use a Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) reader to test my water after it goes through the Pearl/Cypress/Coral system?
The Cypress and Pearl water filter systems are not designed to remove beneficial minerals from your drinking water. These minerals (calcium, magnesium and sodium, to name a few) that occur naturally are a healthy part of your drinking water and should remain included in it. Our countertop systems are designed to dramatically reduce water-soluble harmful contaminants, including industrial chemicals, pesticides, herbicides, turbidity, volatile organic compounds (VOCs), and microorganisms, most of which cannot be "read" with a TDS reader since they are water-soluble. Contrary to the name (Total Dissolved Solids or TDS Meter), these inexpensive "readers" cannot detect most harmful water-soluble contaminants. There is a major misconception that low TDS readings mean healthy water and that is simply not always true.
The best method for testing the performance of a water filtration device is to have a nationally recognized independent organization, such as WQA or NSF International (which began its tenure as the National Sanitation Foundation), test and certify the products. The certified data is then available in a Performance Data Sheet, which you should request from the manufacturer. For more clarification of what the Brondell Drink water filtration systems do remove from your water, please see our Certified Performance Data Sheets for the Cypress, Pearl, Coral, Capella, and Circle RO Systems.
Does the Pearl, Cypress, and Coral systems utilize Reverse Osmosis (RO) technology?
The Cypress, Pearl, and Coral water filtration systems all utilize carbon-based filtration technology (the Cypress adds a Nanotrap membrane-based filter as well), while the Circle is a Reverse Osmosis (RO)-based filtration system. RO systems strip the water of most everything (including many beneficial minerals), however they can be necessary to remove certain contaminants in various parts of the country. They are also necessary for removing fluoride in your water, should that be a priority for you. Issues with typical RO systems include: they can waste up to 24 gallons of water for every 1 gallon of drinkable water; they require large storage tanks, and they are expensive and complex to install.
The Brondell Circle RO System eliminates these problems (and is up to 10 times more efficient than other systems!) by wasting less than 2 gallons of water per gallon of drinking water produced. The Circle also has an integrated tank and sophisticated non-electrical design. The Pearl countertop filtration system utilizes carbon block filtration technology and easily installs onto your existing faucet. The Cypress system is small enough to sit comfortably on your countertop, very easy to install at the faucet or under the sink, and uses a carbon block pre-filter, Nanotrap filter, and a secondary final carbon block filter. The Coral water filtration systems dramatically reduce industrial chemicals, pesticides, herbicides, turbidity, volatile organic compounds (VOCs), microorganisms, bad tastes, and odors from your tap water for a healthier home and family.
Does the Pearl, Cypress, and Coral filtration systems remove Perfluorinated Chemicals (PFCs) from drinking water?
Currently, PFC's are not on the standard VOC list for NSF or WQA certification, both of which our systems have. So while we have not been certified in our testing for removing these contaminants, all of our systems will significantly reduce these chemicals.
Do any of your water filtration systems change the pH level of the water?
Water filtered by the Cypress, Pearl, and Coral systems will have the same pH as the unfiltered water. However, our Capella and Circle will change the water to be more acidic (no more than a cup of black coffee) due to the nature of Reverse Osmosis filtration.
Are your filters phthalate and BPA-free?
Yes, all parts in contact with water are phthalate and BPA-free.
Are any tools required to replace the system's water filter(s)?
For the Cypress, a quick connect tool is included to assist you with replacing your filters. For all other products, no tools are required to replace water filters.
Are the filter cartridges recyclable?
Unfortunately, water filters are made from composite materials and are not recyclable at this time. Please contact your local recycling centers to see if they can assist you with disposal.
Do the Circle and Capella RO systems remove sodium?
Yes, the Circle RO system and Capella RO system will significantly reduce or eliminate sodium and aqueous salts.
Does the Circle and Capella RO system re-mineralize the filtered water?
No, the Circle and Capella RO systems do not re-mineralize the filtered water. Needed minerals can be consumed through food by eating a healthy, balanced diet.
Does the Circle or Capella RO system remove Perfluorinated Chemicals (PFCs, PFAs, PFOA/PFOS) from drinking water?
Only the Capella is certified by WQA testing for significantly reducing these chemical contaminants.
Will the Circle or Capella RO system get my TDS reading down to zero?
The TDS (Total Dissolved Solids) reading will not go to absolute zero. The Circle and Capella systems can lower the TDS readings of tap water by up to 90%, depending on your water quality. After water moves through the pre-filter, carbon block filter, and RO Membrane, the TDS reading will be significantly reduced. After this, the water moves through a final carbon block filter before exiting the faucet. At the last filter stage, the water can pick up a small amount of TDS particles from the carbon, and is normal and proper functionality.
Where are your Drink water filter systems manufactured?
All of our water filtration systems are made in Korea.