| Using Zuvo's breakthrough "puration" process, the Zuvo ZPS125 Water Purator gives you fresh, clean, better-tasting water right from your tap. More affordable than water filtration pitchers and more environmentally friendly than bottled water, this easy-to-use filter follows a patented, five-step puration process that transforms what flows from a standard tap into healthy, safe-to-drink water. 
Installation can be completed in minutes without any plumbing tools. View larger. | 
Zuvo utilizes a unique, patented 5-step drinking water improvement process. View larger. | Quick, Easy Installation
In a matter of minutes, the Zuvo Water Purator can be installed on a traditional kitchen faucet, or if you have a non-standard or pull-out faucet, the Purator can be connected to under-the-counter plumbing with a Butler Faucet Kit (sold separately). Installing the Purator is straight forward and can be completed without the need for plumbing tools. Better for Your Health
The Zuvo 'puration' process reduces contaminants from tap water sources. The process filters impurities gained on the journey from your water treatment plant or well through the pipes in your house to the tap in your kitchen--while preserving the water's natural and healthy mineral content. The Zuvo Water Purator mimics nature's water cleansing process by exposing tap water to ultraviolet light and ozone, effectively reducing water-borne bacteria and microbes, trapping particles and dissolved solids in a carbon filter, and exposing the filtered water to a final ultraviolet pass before it leaves the unit. When the unit is on, you can see the process working. The patented puration process oxygenates the water while reducing bad taste and potentially unhealthy contaminants. The Zuvo Water Purator reduces 99 percent of lead, and 99.9 percent of cysts. It also offers a 99 percent reduction of chlorine taste and odor. Better for Your Wallet and Better for the Planet
Over time, Zuvo costs a fraction of what you'd spend on bottled water or pitcher filters, and with Zuvo you can make a difference by not adding to the more than 60 million plastic bottles that end up in landfills every year. Once the Zuvo Purator is installed, you'll get healthy water for as little as $.06/gallon versus as much as $.20/gallon for pitcher water and over $1.00/gallon for bottled water. (These savings assume two years of ownership based on 1,000 gallons/year water consumption). The Zuvo Water Purator offers a filter life of 500 gallons (1,900 liters) or six months depending on use. The Purator also offers an ultraviolet lamp life of 10,000 on/off cycles or three years depending on use. The Zuvo Water Purator measures 4.75 x 4.5 x 16.0 inches and weighs just 1.9 pounds. The unit is designed to work with water temperatures ranging from 4 to 100 degrees Fahrenheit (4 to 38 degrees Celsius). This Zuvo Water Purator is backed by a comprehensive one-year warranty, and it comes with a free filter--providing 1,000 gallons of fresh Zuvo water. What's in the Box
Activated carbon filter (installed), adapter/diverter for standard faucets, and owner's manual.
The Zuvo Water Purator is a great alternative to the waste, expense, and environmental impact of bottled or pitcher water. |
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 Excellent water |
| Review Date: August 3, 2009 |
| Reviewer: J. S. Green, |
I purchased the V2.5 model this past month, and now that it has been installed a couple of weeks I can report on the product.
First of all one should realize that this is not a water purifier - the unit expects to receive water that is already treated by a city water treatment plant, so it is not suitable for well water or other situations of this type. It purports to make the water healthier by use of ozone and a carbon filter.
Our sink has a removable nozzle, on a hose, so there was no way to use the included spout gadget that screws in and makes the water purifier easy to install. In my situation there was also no hole in the sink, so I had to call in a plumber to install the optional butler kit, which usually installs the Purator under the sink. HOWEVER, since my house is pretty old, there was no 120V outlet under the sink either - so it was either call in an electrician or be creative. I chose the latter. The Zuvo unit is on top of the counter, and the water goes from the pipes to the unit, then back underneath to the butler unit, which is a small spout used only for this water. The butler unit does come with a mount for the unit for those who can actually install it under the sink.
I actually wanted the unit on top of the counter, because the main way you see that the unit needs a new charcoal filter or UV unit is -- wait for it -- to SEE. So it worked out well that it did not end up under the sink. And what it the point of having a super cool water filter that uses UV light if you cannot see it? The unit looks silver until the water starts flowing, which trips some kind of electrical switch and causes the UV light to come on. It is neat to watch, and you know immediately that the filter is still good because the bubbles swirl around.
Now as to the taste. Personally I cannot tell much difference (to me it tastes sort of clean), but my wife and children rave about the taste. I have already noticed that my kids are drinking more water. I suppose part of the attraction is the light show that you get when the unit is functioning!
There are a couple of drawbacks:
- The butler unit does not shut off the water immediately - it sort of dribbles to a stop. It is a bit painful to see the waste - either of water if I pull the glass out early, or of time while I wait for a complete stop to the flow. I did not use the normal "screw in" connector, so I don't know if this occurs when it is connected to the faucet directly rather than to the butler unit.
- The other issue I have is that the instructions say NOT to use hot water. The unit is connected to my cold water pipes, but in the summer the attic gets VERY hot here in Los Angeles, so I have to run the normal faucet for a half minute to get to the cool water. But then generally I would have done that anyway if I was drinking tap water.
- The company offers a free water filter if you register, either on line or with the (LARGE) included registration card. The only problem is that the company website offers no place I can find to register on line. This would have made me suspicious had I checked before buying, but since the product works, I am not complaining. But I still have to remember to send in that card...
I haven't owned the unit long, but so far it has exceeded my expectations.
***UPDATE 16 April 2010***
The unit continues to provide good service. I have not yet had to replace the water filter. |
Buyer Beware
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| Review Date: July 17, 2009 |
| Reviewer: ks, |
I purchased the 3.0 model and received a defective unit - UV failed to initiate. This is a KNOWN defect, which is what Zuvo told me after a game of "the customer is stupid" trouble-shooting.
After nearly 2 weeks of Zuvo playing hard-to-get - not returning calls within a reasonable time, playing email tag, not wanting to send unit replacement free of cost, incurring the shipping charges - I realized that the problems of doing business with this company outweighed the possible benefit of owning this particular product.
Amazon came to the rescue and within 48hrs I was minus this headache and plus a refund.
Too bad Zuvo didn't apply the same effort to keeping as a customer.
Save your hair and buy from someone else. |
Does the job, but a bit pricey
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| Review Date: September 19, 2009 |
| Reviewer: NoFear_2008, Los Angeles |
To all the haters, get a grip! Of course there are shill reviews here, and everywhere else. That doesn't mean EVERY review is suspect!
I bought this as a present for my parents. They seem to like it, and it's a lot more convenient than the pitcher-type filter system they were thinking of buying.
The Good:
- Looks nice. If you have to have it sitting on the counter, it's not butt-ugly like so many "gadgets" out there.
- Filters out bad tasting chemicals.
- Claims to kill germs, but without independent test results, I'm always skeptical of those types of claims.
- Replacement filters are cheaper per gallon than the pitcher-type filters.
The Bad:
- Pricey. I got it as a Gold Box special, but even then thought twice about it.
- Hose gets in the way. They should include tie straps and protective grommet, so that you can secure the hose to the faucet neck. That's what I ended up doing for my parents.
- Slight delay in getting water after turning it on. It's just the nature of the design. It shuts off automatically when the water is shut off, so it needs a few seconds to switch back on and circulate the water. Not a huge deal.
- Limited on/off cycle life. They recommend that you use this to fill up a large jug or something, rather than turning it on/off for one glass of water at a time. |
Works In NYC
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| Review Date: August 13, 2009 |
| Reviewer: Garrett Fischbach, New York City |
I was spending $300 per month on bottled water, and I'm so picky, it was Evian for drinking, and cheaper water only for boiling pasta. I've lived in Manhattan for eleven years, and tried a number methods to get good drinking water. I've lived in other cities, including Boston, Washington, D.C., Chicago, and San Francisco. In those places I used faucet mounted filters of various brands, with reasonable aesthetic results, needing to change the filter every three months as it became clogged. In New York City, the filters clogged after a couple weeks. I soon resorted to pitcher filters, but found the flavor and longevity were not good. I also felt uneasy about the pitcher and faucet mounted filters in that they held stagnant water for a long time, leaving open the possibility of microbial growth. The Zuvo eliminates that possibility by means of ultraviolet light, which keeps shining half a minute after the filter is shut off. Further, the Zuvo carbon filter survives more than two months of NYC water before a replacement is needed. That means I spend about $12 per month on drinking water.
It's easy to install: screw it onto the faucet, plug it in, and that's it. At first, I had assumed I would want to buy the under-sink installation kit. After hooking it up, I found this unnecessary for me. It looks nice on the counter, takes up very little space, the hose does not get in the way, and frankly, I like to look at the diffused (protected) blue light and the bubbles.
But most important for me: the water tastes great. It tastes better than almost any bottled or filtered water. Friends and guests have commented on the good flavor, even if I they had not seen the filter or heard me mention it. |
Makes a huge difference!
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| Review Date: April 26, 2010 |
| Reviewer: Y. Scheffold, Palo Alto, CA USA |
I love this filter.
For years, we had a reverse osmosis filter in the garage that didn't noticeably improve the taste of the water and that I couldn't use with a good conscience considering all the "waste" water that was eliminated from the system. We turned it off and bought a Brita pitcher filter, which may have actually been a step down from the reverse osmosis considering it hardly did anything to get rid of the strong chlorine smell and taste of our tap water.
I am so happy I came across the Zuvo. I had a professional plumber install it (which I'm glad I did considering all the connections I had under the kitchen sink -- I had no idea what was what) and it works perfectly. The best part is the way the water tastes. It is incredible what a difference there is between the taste of our tap water and the Zuvo water. I used to force myself to drink more water but now it just tastes so good. Even my very sensitive husband (who is accustomed to non-chlorinated German water) and my kids notice the huge difference and improvement in taste. We are all very happy with the Zuvo and wouldn't hesitate to recommend it. |
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