Background: I have well water with high iron and manganese, so the main house line is softened. Now I have an active flower farm 100 feet away that has very successful festivals. But that means new roads, cars, and pesticide use. It all drains around me and the nearby properties.
Install: Just received it today! The unit was easily installed (my current plumbing was a bear to sort though); you will find everything you need to install if you have a standard sink faucet and a hole cut for the filter's faucet. Nice quality swivel faucet, plastic push to connect lines and fittings, and the valve you need to divert from your main cold water line. I usually flush my filters in succession from the intake, which is also suggested in the paperwork with the kit (good job!). This is a bit messy, but all was ready to test the water in about 30 minutes. And I am no plumber!
Use: so far so good! The faucet is great; it swivels. The handle is easy to use, smooth, and works well. The taste is much better than that of the source kitchen faucet. It definitely has less "iron taste" and is drinkable.
I will definitely be back to update this as it settles in and we test it more.
I never expect a water filter system to give us perfect drinking water, but anything is better than nothing right now. I have been hesitant about our well water since the activity in the flower farm behind us has skyrocketed. Lots of vehicles and pesticides.