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Not yet, it's on the list though

Thank you!! 🙏

This one does reduce the chlorine. For fluoride you can filter it at the point of use for your drinking water, I'd recommend a reverse osmosis system. But if you want to address fluoride with a whole house filter, you might want to consider this one instead ruclips.net/video/TAE8YAzcar8/видео.html

The specific testing procedure we use is explained in our dedicated product testing videos, check out this playlist Product Testing: ruclips.net/p/PLDqZ4wajyRIC2ji0iERZf35uFwyQE5vji

You can reduce PFAS at the point of entry with a whole house water filter that uses activated carbon media or ion exchange resin. I'd recommend checking out Enpress' Pioneer system which is certified by IAPMO for PFOA/PFOS (two of the most common PFAS) reduction. It's sold by different brands that private label it under a different name, but its the same system. Check it out here: geni.us/nn3qI

Check out this video! ruclips.net/video/Btqqwd_cLiA/видео.html

Sorry it bothered you

@@waterfilterguru Thanks, I would rather listen to your opinions.

Good tip!

We have not tested that one yet

Are you in a situation that will allow you to treat the water hardness with a water softener? If so, I'd highly recommend doing so. Then when the water is softened you'll be able to use the system you'd already identified as a good fit for your drinking water

@@waterfilterguruI unfortunately do not have a water softener.

In that case you will need to identify a system thats specced to operate within the hardness you're dealing with. RO is off the table, unfortunately

Glad it was helpful!

It's hard to say without any hard data, but the solid carbon block filters should reduce some microplastics if they are imparted by the plastic bottle. Micro and nanoplastics (MNPs) can range in size, so the filter might not address smaller particles smaller than the filter pore size. MNPs are tricky and pervasive in the food we eat, water we drink and air we breathe, unfortunately

@@waterfilterguru got it.

Yes, reverse osmosis is one of the best processes to reduce sodium (salt) added by a water softener to your drinking water

I don't have a video, but I can explain. The water gets cycled through multiple times, so the remaining water in the tank becomes more and more concentrated with contaminants. This is why it's so important to empty the tank before refilling it, rather than simply adding more water to the remainder when it's time to refill

There are studies showing a number of potential adverse health effects. Many folks would prefer the choice of using fluoride topically for dental health rather than ingesting it in their tap water

@@waterfilterguru Thank you for your informations. Surely the dosage would have to be very high to have any meaningful effect?

Way cheaper than buying bottled water in the long run though - replacing the filters costs just $0.11/gallon. In comparison bottled, purified water costs >$1.00/ gallon.

These are tips for securing clean water in preparation for or during an emergency situation.

Sorry, I don't understand your comment/ question

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It's on the list to test!

Right on thanks for sharing 🤙

Clearly Filtered geni.us/VsUZHW1 and ZeroWater geni.us/g7NtSZ completely removed fluoride in our testing

Are you in a rental situation? Or can you install a filter under the sink? Thanks for the request for the best filters for PFAS/microplastics - this is definitely on my list to-do!

Not yet, it's on the list for the next round of testing though

So I'm told, but I've not personally tested the G600 model.

Yes it does

@@waterfilterguru I've been back and forth with customer support trying to get my account active. Once they pushed the new app update I wasn't able to get back to my account. Can't even do a password reset. It keeps giving error signs.

It did, doesn’t connect to WiFi anymore … which is problematic because you wonder if the filter life factor tracking still works. The reviews in the app stores, both Apple and Google Play are not fictional.

​@@thomasreedy4751the filter life tracker on the body of the unit itself should still work, but keep in mind if the unit loses power that one gets reset. Is your unit still under warranty? I bet that would qualify for replacement

That's probably a fair guess. Just like how dogs can drink from a stream and not get sick, but we would. But it's also good to note that most strains of bacteria are not harmful, it's only a handful that cause disease

See 5:39

Glad you liked it!

Thanks for the request!

The filters aren't capable of reducing calcium carbonate, this is an expected result

I'm surprised it won't, is it an extremely small particle? I boiled down ½ gallon of filtered water and had about ½ tsp of powder, looked at it under my scope and looked a lot like asbestos, I complained to the provider as having asbestos in my water they are selling, their tests came back as calcium carbonate, I tested independently with same results

@@RL-rh8zf The water filter media used in the Berkey filters is unable to reduce calcium carbonate, which is dissolved into solution. There are different water treatment processes that target different types of contaminants. I hope this helps explain

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While I haven't done a full review, I did lab test it and post the results here ruclips.net/video/sF9rALA9XgU/видео.html

No, not necessarily. I think this increase in calcium detection was more likely due to our testing process, and not coming directly from the filters themselves. Our hypothesis is explained at 2:52 Berkey filters are unable to remove calcium from water. If you need to do so, you'll want to consider a reverse osmosis system or cation exchange unit. Typically calcium is removed at the point of entry to the home with a water softener, to address scale issues in the home itself. Calcium is a healthy mineral for human consumption

If you watch the video you linked, the Dr. explains that water with increased pH due to the addition of minerals (calcium, magnesium, carbonates, etc.) is supposedly good - in comparison to machines that artificially make water alkaline by splitting the water molecules with electricity. Alkaline water filters, including the Aquatru, increase pH to make the water alkaline by adding minerals including calcium, magnesium and carbonates. You can see this demonstrated in our lab test results linked in the description. If you're concerned about drinking demineralized water (RO, distilled), there are a number of ways you can remineralize it before consumption, check out this article waterfilterguru.com/how-to-remineralize-reverse-osmosis-water/

@@waterfilterguru I’ve watched it two times already, haha, maybe I misunderstood, will watch it again and follow up. Thanks for the response!

@@waterfilterguru ​​⁠​⁠apparently I shared the wrong video URL (should’ve been this one: m.ruclips.net/video/6xTdFPOjfSQ/видео.html), but you’re right I missed the part about the machine. Thanks for the info about remineralisation. I’ve seen multiple test wherein the mineral hardly improved with a dedicated filter for remineralisation, so I was surprised to see that option at the top. In a review of the Aquatru I’ve seen you link to waterandwellness where you recommend the QuintEssential sachets as the “gold standard for remineralisation”, so what actually is the gold standard? The sachets or a filter? If you don’t mind me asking one more question: I’ve seen multiple tests where there were significantly enhanced levels of bacteria in the filtert water (ruclips.net/video/LObbHbx_2fY/видео.htmlsi=XLKZxCpAjWfROIlk). Are you aware of and or using a method that prevents the spread of bacteria? Or is the RO system thorough enough to filter out all bacteria?

Great tip! If you don't want to wait that long, you can also pre-filter with a cheaper filter like a basic Brita pitcher or faucet mount, I made a video explaining the process ruclips.net/video/HyFgI9YhUFg/видео.html

@@waterfilterguru I thought of using an 'old' filter to extended life, but frankly such a set up, you might as well get a good quality home filtration system. I just don't own a home to do it in. :(

@@chrisklugh Nah, you can accomplish the same thing with a cheap Brita pitcher or faucet mount, replacement filters for those cost on ~$0.10/gallon

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One of main issues caused by hard water is the scale that builds up in the plumbing and water using appliances, like the water heater and dishwasher, making them less efficient.

Glad to hear it!

Yep, definitely a design flaw. "Do not screw on more than 6 full rotations"... Allows filter to be screwed on more than 6 rotations 🤦

Check out this article, it's about remineralizing distilled water but the same methods apply waterfilterguru.com/how-to-remineralize-distilled-water/

I use the Aquatru every day 😉 with remineralizing filter

King tank filters performed well, but the vessel itself is poorer quality than Boroux. If you want to reduce fluoride you need the extra filters which, just like Berkey, sit down in the filtered water in the lower chamber. Less than ideal