The Little Luxury 6-Stage Reverse Osmosis Water Filter System with a 12L tank is the multi-stage reverse osmosis system built for easy home installation. Every part ships in one box, from the six cartridges and pre-pressurised tank to the gooseneck tap and two housing wrenches. It runs on standard ¼ inch PE tubing and fits a normal kitchen sink cabinet.
Easy installation depends on three things: a complete kit, standard fittings and clear pressure limits. A water filter that forces a second hardware store trip stops being easy. The Little Luxury multi-stage reverse osmosis system includes the tank valve, tubing and wall plugs.
Pressure is the detail most buyers skip. The system needs at least 3 bar, and Little Luxury Water Filters regularly hears from customers whose tank fills slowly because their supply sits below that line. A pressure gauge on an outside tap settles it before installation day. Homes below 3 bar need a booster pump; homes above 5.5 bar need a pressure reducing valve. The guide to under-sink reverse osmosis water filter systems for South African homes covers cabinet space and placement in more depth.
The Little Luxury range covers the full multi-stage reverse osmosis system and every part needed to keep it running: the 6-Stage Reverse Osmosis Water Filter System with 12L tank, the 6-Stage Replacement Filter Cartridge Set, the 12L Replacement Storage Tank, the Stage 1 RO Replacement Filter 2-Pack and the Membrane Replacement Housing Wrench. Browse the wider selection of water filtration systems for jugs, tap filters and whole-house units.
Each cartridge in the multi-stage reverse osmosis system handles one job, in a fixed order. The mineral stage explains much of why reverse osmosis water tastes different from tap water.
| Stage | Cartridge | Job |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sediment pre-filter | Traps rust, mud, sand and sediment |
| 2 | Granular activated carbon | Reduces chlorine, odours and organic matter |
| 3 | Carbon block | Further reduces chlorine, organic chemicals and cloudiness |
| 4 | RO membrane, 0.0001 micron | Removes over 99% of impurities, including fluoride and bacteria |
| 5 | Inline coconut carbon | Polishes water and removes lingering odours |
| 6 | Post-mineral cartridge | Restores calcium, magnesium and potassium |
Stage 1 carries the heaviest load. It shields the membrane from grit, so it clogs first, usually within 2 to 3 months. A spare Stage 1 2-pack costs far less than a membrane choked by sediment. The breakdown of water filter prices in South Africa puts these running costs in context.
Clear the cabinet and keep a drill and towel nearby. These steps follow the parts Little Luxury Water Filters supplies with the multi-stage reverse osmosis system.
Most day-one leaks trace back to tubing cut at an angle or not pushed fully home. Recut, reseat and the drip stops. Compare the top-rated reverse osmosis water filtration systems before buying.
Current Little Luxury prices for the multi-stage reverse osmosis system and its parts:
The system is also available in store. Find the Little Luxury 6-Stage RO system at Builders and the 6-Stage reverse osmosis water filter at Makro.
A multi-stage reverse osmosis system treats drinking and cooking water at one tap. Filtered water in showers and laundry needs the best whole house water filter.
The article on how to filter all the water in your house shows how both combine, while offices without plumbing may prefer the best water cooler for home and offices.
Yes. The Little Luxury 6-Stage Reverse Osmosis Water Filter System ships with the mounting plate, tank valve, gooseneck tap, tubing, wall plugs and two housing wrenches. A confident DIYer can fit it under the kitchen sink, and a plumber can help if drilling the countertop for the tap feels risky.
The Little Luxury 6-Stage system needs incoming water pressure of at least 3 bar. Homes below that need a booster pump, and homes above 5.5 bar need a pressure reducing valve.
The Stage 1 sediment cartridge needs replacing every 2 to 3 months, depending on water quality and consumption. The Little Luxury Stage 1 RO Replacement Filter 2-Pack covers two changes, and the 6-Stage Replacement Filter Cartridge Set renews all six stages in one order.
The Stage 4 membrane removes calcium and magnesium along with contaminants. The Stage 6 post-mineral cartridge in the Little Luxury system then restores calcium, magnesium and potassium for a balanced taste.
The Little Luxury system includes two housing wrenches. A spare Reverse Osmosis Membrane Replacement Housing Wrench gives the leverage to loosen and tighten membrane housings without damaging them.
Buy it directly from Little Luxury Water Filters online, or through retail partners Builders and Makro. Shoppers can also find the Little Luxury range at Dis-Chem and the replacement filter cartridge set on Takealot.
