Gallery View: Space-saving, easy-to-use types highlighted in South Korea's water purifiers

This slim direct-flow water purifier from Cuckoo Homesys Co. Ltd, CP-P011G model, adopts an in-and-out sterilization system, which can be preset with a timer or activated with a push of a button. Its three-stage process involves a sediment carbon composite filter, charcoal and ceramic balls, and a nanopositive filter. Per-minute water flow is 1.2L for cold at 5 to 10 C, 0.5L for hot at 80 C and 1.2L for room temperature. The tankless unit also has flow adjustment, cup mode, five-level temperature control, power monitoring and voice guide. All filters are designed for tool-free DIY replacement.

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Designed for commercially available bottled water, Magiccos Co. Ltd's model MBH-001 countertop water purifier requires no filter and uses a special diaphragm electrolyzer system instead to auto-remove bacteria, viruses, parasites and turbidity. Its generator churns out hydrogen-rich water pumped from a bottle stowed away ina cabinet under the sink. The output is 3L for cold and 1L for hot water. The dissolved amount of hydrogen is 1,100ppb. The unit has power-saving functions and can continue operating during a power outage. Dimensions are 260x485x506mm.

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To produce nonmagnetized water from a commercially bottled source, this model MBH-002 hot and cold water purifier from Magiccos Co. Ltd reduces water particle size to soften it and improve the taste. It has a special diaphragm electrolyzer system that removes bacteria, viruses, parasites and turbidity automatically, and a hydrogen generator. A built-in pump allows the bottle to be placed under the sink to save countertop space. The maximum output is 3L for cold and 1L for hot. The 260x485x506mm unit has a power-saving feature and can operate continuously during a power failure.

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Mao Technology Co. Ltd offers NMW-200 model, a tankless water purifier measuring 30.3x21.2x9.4mm and weighing 1.9kg. The unit can process 3,200L of water using sediment, preblock carbon, ultrafiltration membrane and postblock carbon filters. It does not require power to operate. Installation takes 15 minutes only. Filters are replaced once a year.

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Waco Corp.'s inline water filtration system, HQ9 Series model, features a pull-and-turn mechanism to allow quick and easy replacement of the filters. It is designed for installationunder the sink to save on kitchen counter space.

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This water dispenser with taps for cold and hot water, Infinite Series model from Waco Corp., uses patented ion sterilizers, and has an optional filter system based mainly on ultrafiltration and reverse osmosis. It features a leak detector that prevents secondary contamination. The cold water tank consumes 80W. That for hot water uses 500W in the floor-standing type and 450W in the countertop version. Both styles come in various colors.

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