Panasonic Water Purifier TK-CS20 – Review For Home Use

At around RM300, the Panasonic Water Purifier TK-CS20 is one of the pricier countertop water filters made of plastic. But it’s still cheaper than stainless steel alternatives.

And in case, you’re wondering, there is a difference between the Panasonic Water Purifier PSN-TKCS20 with a black lid and the Panasonic TK-CS10 Water Purifier with a green lid.

We got the Panasonic Water Purifier TK-CS20 (not sponsored) and this is what we think of its build quality and performance. Among other aspects.

Panasonic Water Purifier TK-CS20

• Build quality
• Ease of set-up
• Price
• Water pressure
• Resulting water quality

Pros:

• Appealing design
• Strong flow of water
• Easy to set up
• Replaceable filter
• There is a lifetime indicator for the filter
• Very clear instruction manual

Cons:

• Tubing between the filter and tap gets in the way and drags our flexible hose tap down
• Most of the components are made of plastic
• Profile is bulky at the top

Note: We do have another larger water filter outside our house that gets rid of larger sediments. This water filter is for our kitchen.

Features And Specifications

• Filtering capacity of 6L/min
• Filter technology: non-woven fabric and powdered activated carbon
• Built-in cartridge life indicator
• Cartridge lifespan: 12,800L (residual chlorine)
• Halal-certified
• Made in Japan

First Impressions Of The Panasonic Water Purifier TK-CS20

The build quality of the Panasonic Water Purifier PSN-TKCS20 is great. That goes for the fit but the parts are smooth to the touch as well (i.e., no jagged edges are present).

We wish more parts were of stainless steel instead of plastic. Because only the visible part of the filter (i.e., the nozzle) is of stainless steel.

Setting Up The Panasonic Water Purifier TK-CS20

You should not need to call your plumber over to install the Panasonic Water Purifier PSN-TKCS20. More so if you have a standard tap.

There are some fittings that come with the Panasonic Water Purifier PSN-TKCS20.

Overall, we find the installation of the Panasonic Water Purifier PSN-TKCS20 to be easy. For instance, we did not even need to refer to the manual.

Performance Of The Panasonic Water Purifier TK-CS20

It may be that our outdoor water filter is doing most of the work, because we find that there are no noticeable changes to our drinking water with the Panasonic Water Purifier PSN-TKCS20.

The water tastes the same (i.e., no taste) and it has no smell (i.e., odorless).

Additionally, we did not observe any significant drop in water pressure for our kitchen sink after installing the Panasonic Water Purifier PSN-TKCS20.

Filter Life Indicator On The Panasonic Water Purifier TK-CS20

The filter life indicator is on top of the Panasonic Water Purifier PSN-TKCS20. At default, this shows as red when you’re not using the filter.

But during use (I.e., running water), the indicator becomes white if the filter does not need to be changed.

If the filter life indicator remains red while the water is running, this means it’s time to change the filter.

This feature is only available on the Panasonic Water Purifier PSN-TKCS20. And this is the key difference between the Panasonic TK-CS10 Water Purifier (green lid) and Panasonic Water Purifier PSN-TKCS20 (black lid) besides their outward appearance and pricing.

The price difference between the Panasonic TK-CS10 Water Purifier (green lid) and Panasonic Water Purifier PSN-TKCS20 (black lid) is ~RM20.

Changing The Filter For The Panasonic Water Purifier TK-CS20

We have not had to change ours yet but for the sake of this review, and according to the manual:

This is a straightforward process where you just open the top and separate the lid from the old cartridge. Then, fit the new filter cartridge to the lid. You don’t need any special tools, just two hands. Easy-peasy.

The official replacement filter costs RM50 to RM60, by the way.

Conclusion – Last Thoughts On The Panasonic Water Purifier TK-CS20

In comparison to another countertop water filter we got before (e.g., BACFREE BS3), the Panasonic Water Purifier TK-CS20 is a lot more affordable.

We appreciate the high build quality, and that the Panasonic Water Purifier TK-CS20 has a lifespan indicator for the cartridge.

An original replacement cartridge, by the way, costs RM50 to RM65 depending on where you get it from.

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