When I first set up my kitchen, one of the major problems I faced was where to keep everything. The mixer, one too many utensils, the kadais, the oven, everything had to be kept on the same kitchen countertop with zero or negative space left for anything else. Picture everything lying around, with no space left to make your chapatis. Is it relatable? I bet it is.
Throw in a purifier here and imagine the clutter on your countertop. Nobody needs that, right? Wall-mounting a purifier is an option, but in a compact kitchen, with the shelves, switchboards and chimney, there is barely any space left for it.
Well, if not on the wall or on the counter, then where will your purifier go? You can’t compromise on safety or your health. A purifier is as important as drinking water itself. This is where the new-age under-the-sink purifiers come in. They will make sure you get your drinking water pure, healthy and safe, without drilling a hole in the wall or compromising on your prime kitchen space.
What is an under-the-sink purifier?
As the name suggests, the under-the-sink purifier is placed inside your kitchen cabinet, under the sink, and it dispenses water through a tap fitted to the sink. This purifier is designed to keep your wall and your kitchen cabinet clutter-free. And the greatest thing about this is that the only part of the purifier you can see is a slim faucet/tap.
This means, you get your purified drinking water with zero hassle.
DrinkPrime’s Under The Sink (UTS) Purifier has a multi-stage purification system, with the added benefit of keeping the purifier under your sink.
How much space does it really save?
In a compact kitchen, even a few inches matter. DrinkPrime’s standard copper purifier measures 330 x 230 x 490 mm (D x W x H). That’s about 760 cm² of counter space, roughly 0.8 sq. ft., and nearly half a metre of height. Add the space you need around it for the tap and filter changes, and it takes up more room than its size suggests.
DrinkPrime’s Under The Sink Purifier measures 350 x 210 x 320 mm. Even though the footprint is similar, it sits inside the cabinet instead of on your counter, saving you roughly 735 cm² of your prime kitchen space.
Who are the people best suited for this?
Although an under-the-sink purifier is not best suited for everyone, if you’re one of the people mentioned below, it’s likely a very good fit.
Small-kitchen households: If your kitchen counter is already filled with other appliances, your utensils and other important kitchen paraphernalia, then you probably cannot spare any space for your purifier. If the device moves into a cabinet under your sink, it leaves you with your prime counter space.
Renters: If you’re renting a house and you’re in no position to drill a hole into your kitchen’s wall, then this under-the-sink unit fits into a cabinet without the drilling hassle.
People who like a clean, clutter-free look: If you want your kitchen to look aesthetic or Pinteresty, then this device gives you a major leg up.
If you belong to any of these groups, then this purifier is the perfect match for you.
UTS vs a regular purifier
Both give you clean, purified water. The major difference is where they are placed.
A comparison at a glance:
| Countertop | Wall-mounted | under-the-sink | |
| Where it sits | On your counter | On your kitchen wall | Inside your sink cabinet |
| Counter space used | ~0.8 sq. ft. (for DrinkPrime’s standard unit) | None | Only a slim faucet |
| Drilling needed | No | Yes | No drilling into walls or tiles |
| Visibility | Fully visible | Fully visible | Hidden, except the tap |
Even though a countertop purifier is the simplest to set up, it takes up your prime space in the kitchen. This becomes a problem, especially when your kitchen is small or compact. A wall-mounted purifier frees the counter, but it still hangs in plain sight, and it competes with shelves or racks. An under-the-sink purifier is out of sight, and you’re just left with a thin tap.
Plumbing for under-the-sink purifiers is easier compared to the wall mounted ones. It connects directly to the water line right where the water enters the kitchen.
DrinkPrime’s UTS purifier features
DrinkPrime’s UTS purifier has an advanced multi-stage purification system. The UTS purifier comes as a copper variant, so you get the aesthetics right with the goodness of copper. After the initial dual filter purification, water goes through RO, UV, mineraliser, copper and a pH balancer.
Once the 100% RO stage is done, the UV LED ensures all the biological contaminants such as bacteria and viruses are removed. After this, the purifier restores essential minerals like calcium and magnesium using a mineral cartridge, along with adding specific doses of copper through the in-line filtration.
Renting plans for DrinkPrime Under The Sink starts from ₹545/month for 250 litres. For unlimited liters, the plan costs ₹629/month. DrinkPrime offers various rental plans with minimum upfront costs. The plan includes free maintenance, delivery, installation and relocation.
DrinkPrime Under The Sink Purifier gives you all the benefits of a copper water purifier and your prime kitchen space by sitting inside a cabinet under the sink.
Get 7 Days Risk Free Trial
Conclusion
A countertop purifier may be easier to move, and it is the best choice if the cabinet under the sink is small or there is no power point nearby. If you shift homes often or you have a small cabinet, then a countertop purifier may be your best choice. If you don’t mind drilling a hole in your kitchen wall, or if the wall is already drilled into, then a wall-mounted purifier may work.
If you have a compact kitchen that is short on counter or wall space, then an under the sink purifier will be the cleaner, easier solution.
DrinkPrime Copper, the flagship device of DrinkPrime, is available as a variant in the Under The Sink model.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Will an under-sink purifier fit in a small sink cabinet?
Most standard sink cabinets can take one, but measure first. DrinkPrime’s under-sink unit measures 350 x 210 x 320 mm (D x W x H), so check that your cabinet has at least that much depth, width and height free after accounting for the drain pipe and water line.
2. Does it need drilling into my walls or tiles?
No wall or tile drilling is needed, since the unit sits inside the cabinet. A small hole may be needed on the countertop or sink for the faucet, depending on your setup.
3. How often do the filters need to be changed?
It depends on your water quality and how much water you use. Hard or high-TDS water wears filters out faster. DrinkPrime offers free service, which includes maintenance, delivery, installation and relocation. All these are included in the rental plans.
4. Can it handle hard water or high-TDS supply?
Yes. DrinkPrime’s Under The Sink model is built for high-TDS and hard water.
5. Can I take it with me if I move house?
Under-sink units can be uninstalled and reinstalled in a new home. DrinkPrime offers free relocation and reinstallation services.
6. Is the water from the separate faucet as safe as from a regular purifier?
Yes. The faucet is just the dispensing point. The water goes through the same multi-stage purification inside the unit, so it’s equally safe for drinking and cooking.
