I have been looking for someone who actually went through the effort to testing the water. I feel a lot of other videos were made just to get you to use their link. The comparison chart you did was really helpful.
We just bought one during their annual -25% off holiday sale on gravity units. Love 100% removal of fluoride, chlorine, bacteria + more. Great assembly instructions + customer service.The Traveller+ unit holds 2 gallons less 2 cups of water, with two 7 inch filters in it. To start, run about 4 or 5 batches through it, the filters will gradually hydrate + allow more water through. It takes about 2 1/2 hours (maybe less) to run about 2 gallons through it.
Thanks for the review. I will have to listen to this again and take notes. I see now why it takes you awhile to do a review. Very much appreciated. Will probably get my own sample done as city water varies greatly from varied locations. Keep up the good work.
Thanks bro, you're a life saver. I'm hoping the disinfectant byproducts were a fluke. The water from these filters tastes great and I'm glad they actually eliminate the Fluoride (unlike the AlexaPure I was using before). I already bought a year supply of these so I'm glad they'll do the job in an emergency (just in case).
Great video. Thank you for doing this. I’m a bit disappointed, I was hoping that the ProOne filter would fill my need, but your data shows that it doesn’t. I have city water with high chlorine and high fluoride and I’m looking for a gravity filter option that can eliminate both. I had a Berkey with fluoride filters but one of your other videos demonstrated that the fluoride filters for the Berkey were ADDING aluminum to the water. I’m at a loss right now.
@@dad2princesses896 It was the 100 gal of water that had to go through it to clear it. My gosh can we trust anything? Or is that saying something is better than nothing? It is so confusing.
I really would think another round of testing would have been done before publishing results. It takes time and money but you have no idea for sure why till then. From my experience, I would not buy from Pro One again. we bought them years ago. then bought them again. this time I tested with blue dye. at least one of 4 filters allowed blue dye through. Customer service was kinda sketchy and basically seemed that some amount of blue dye was ok. Dye particles are larger than all the things we are concerned about. So if dye is coming through, what else also is. Finally they agreed to a full refund and not an exchange. Pro One is getting their filters manufactured by a third party in the UK though that may have changed.
Yeah I tried ordering from them a year or two ago but the one we wanted was on backorder. I signed up for email when back in stock and instead of sending just one, they sent dozens. Over the course of 2 hours I lost count how many I'd gotten, just minutes (or even seconds) apart. I tried fixing it but their customer service was garbage. I reported as many as I could as spam and never looked back. It's a shame, because it sounded so promising.
Wow! This is insane! Thanks for this. That filter is exactly the one I use in my small ProPure. I have city water in Mn and thewater tastes Aweful so I bought my small pro pure filter.
@@waterfilterguru it absolutely Does! I have been using it for a few years. I was lucky when pro pure was selling the little countertop stainless steel containers. I bought it for about 100 dollars and use the heck out of it. I wish they still sold the one I purchased years ago. I wish I had purchased two of them. The ceramic filters are expensive, But they last for months. It is a nice compact size and fits on my counter top. I may do a quick video showing it and I will tag you in it. It will be a couple weeks before I upload it.
Thank you so much for doing this lab test! I would particularly love to see a side-by-side independent lab test comparison that you have conducted for the ProOne Water filter pitcher & the Clearly Filtered water pitcher. Also, the plastic water filter pitcher may yield different results than the large metal containers. Thank you!
Thanks for your suggestion, we may be able to do this in a future project. That said, the filter element used in the ProOne pitcher is exactly the same as those used in the stainless steel units - the only difference being size.
@@waterfilterguru it’s an interesting filter. It has a solid core in the middle that all the water has to pass. I broke an old one apart and took pictures of your interested?
Wow, thanks for the robust testing (100 gallons probably took a while to flush through it!) and also thanks for being forthright about testing shortfalls and possible sources of error. That causes me to trust a review more than someone that tries to seem infallible or definitive
We have horrible city water with a biofilm problem. The biofilm grows in our pro one filters. Our filtered water tastes just like our unfiltered water. I was cleaning the filter every day and it was not helping. I added colloidal silver to the water pre-filter and that helped the taste greatly. I can’t keep doing that. I will have to find a better filter.
Your channel is amazing! I am so glad I found it. Instantly subbed. When I was searching for a replacement for my Berkey I was constantly being met with and recommended Doulton/British Berkefeld. Any hope on seeing them get tested for their gravity fed system? Also possibly their under-sink system? If my water was equal to your water, what's your go to.. an RO system or gravity fed? Current top choice for each system? Would love to see ranked videos for each category on your personal preference! Keep it up.
Hey thanks for your comment, glad to hear our videos are helpful! We've had a number of requests for Doulton/British Berkefeld, so we definitely have them on our project list. I always tend to recommend RO over gravity-fed filtration. RO simply provides more broad contaminant reduction and thorough filtration, but of course it has it's drawbacks as well. Thanks for the request to see products ranked by category! This is the kind of feedback that really helps me prioritize what I should work on. Did you see our Best Water Filter Pitchers video where we tested and ranked 8 pitchers based on our data-driven scoring system? ruclips.net/video/Pkncz7PoBFs/видео.html any feedback on the style/ way the data is presented in this video would be much appreciated 🙂
Thank you. I have a ProOne Counter top for 5 years. Last year is the first time I was unable to find water filters for the ProOne. Do you have any clue if this company is still doing business. I decided to purchase the Clearly Filtered an am happy with it. I have been using it since October as I was unable to purchase the ProOne filters. So thank you for the review on Clearly Filtered. Now which water countertop would be as good or better than ProOne. Thank you for all your reviews. They help us a lot.
@@waterfilterguru I appreciate your response but the filters are nowhere to be found. I usually order from their site, but they have been out of stock since forever. None of my calls are returned as well. Thank you anyway may have to research on what to purchase to replace my ProOne.
There are typically no health risks from healthy minerals including sodium, potassium and magnesium. We just wanted to call out the discrepancy in our test results and speculate on the cause
I've searched online it feels like nearly everywhere, and no one can answer my question, but I thought you might be able to with how in-depth you go in your testing. I recently purchased the ProOne gravity-fed water filter system (the one shown in this video), and despite thorough cleaning of the canisters and properly installing their water filters (following instructions to a T), our filtered water comes out smelling and tasting metallic. It also has a fine, black residue that settles in the bottom canister. We've used a PUR Plus water pitcher for years and never had our water taste or smell metallic pre or post filtration and also have never seen the black residue. We even tried purchasing a glass canister system and used it with the ProOne filters, thinking the issue was possibly due to the stainless steel, but nope - same issue despite being in glass. Any thoughts would be priceless. Thanks for all you do to share info on water filtration.
Hi thanks for the question! The black residue is most likely carbon media fines washing out from the filter. This is normal, poses no risk and should dissipate with time. You could remove the filters, get them filled with water, cover the hole in the stem and shake them then drain and repeat to try to speed up this flushing of carbon fines. As for the metallic taste and smell, it's hard to say for sure without looking at testing data. Does the unfiltered water have the same taste and smell? Or is it only after being filtered through this specific system?
@@waterfilterguru Good to know about the carbon fines. We’ll have to give that a try. The unfiltered water has no metallic taste or smell. We only smell and taste the issue after filtering through the ProOne filters. We have yet to try other brand filters (other than the PUR Plus dispenser I mentioned, which does not create this taste). Also if the filtered water sits for a little while (like a few hours) the metallic taste and smell becomes more pronounced.
Glad you liked it! It depends. There is no 'one size fits all' solution. It all depends on what contaminants are in the source water being filtered. Have you had it tested? Do you know what contaminants you are dealing with? That said, for treated city water reverse osmosis will provide the most broad contaminant reduction.
@@loveguitars Check out a countertop RO system! These are meant exactly for folks who are not able to install a more permanent solution (ie. if you are renting). I love the AquaTru bit.ly/3w7nsB5 but you could also consider the RKIN U1 if you want more features bit.ly/3QJDNFo or even the Waterdrop N1 if you want a more basic system waterdropus.pxf.io/vnGOPW
We try to test water sources that we know have fluoride. You can see all the systems we've tested and made videos about so far include fluoride as one of the analytes tested. That said, I hear your request for a video compiling info about the best countertop filters for fluoride reduction. Adding it to the list!
Will you be doing a retest on this one? I’m really stuck between the waterdrop king tank and the proone. I feel like waterdrop isn’t as well known therefore, no lab tests and results. But your test on it came back really good for the waterdrop compared to the proone 🤔 makes it harder to choose. I’ll be using it for regular tap/city water.
I may do a retest in the future, but not specific ETA as of now. I'd probably go for the Waterdrop over this one, since our data showed the ProOne doesn't do so well with disinfection byproducts.
It depends. There is no 'one size fits all' solution. It all depends on what contaminants are in the source water being filtered. Have you had the water tested? Do you know what contaminants you are dealing with?
Thanks so much! Was considering these for my Berkey at home but they are pricey and don't last long. Your review confirms this isn't a good fit for me.
Out of curiosity, where are you getting that these don't last long? We have been using them for two years and I have disagree with that statement. Ours is just a countertop gravity fed set up too and one 5" filter last us about 5 to 6 months filling it up at least once and day and some days twice a day. I listened twice and didn't hear him allude to that. You can scrub these off a couple of times with a pot scrubber which they always include in with the filter. Simply use until after cleaning the water still runs extremely slowly to where it is almost no drip at all and you'll know the filter is maxed out.
so... for filtering city water... which one do you think is best on a cost/benefit analysis? and for filtering "boil water advisory" or random stream water, which one would you suggest?
Depends, what contaminants are present that need to be addressed? For city water, I tend to lean towards reverse osmosis, because these systems target the most broad range of contaminants. To be prepared for a boil water advisory or filtering untreated surface water, the ProOne or another system with ceramic filters would be a good choice.
Thank you! It depends on what type of water you want to filter, and the contaminants that might be present. For emergency preparedness and filtering untreated water, ProOne hands down for their ceramic filters. Berkey have revoked their claims for microbiological contaminant reduction. For treated city water though, Berkey performed better in our testing as ProOne didn't do very well reducing disinfection byproducts.
Excellent review- I was debating between the ProOne and the Epic pitchers. Does the ProOne pitcher perform as well as the counter top that you used in your tests?
I use a few, which vary depending on the situation and need. Here are just a few: AquaTru bit.ly/3w7nsB5 RKIN U1 bit.ly/3QJDNFo Clearly Filtered pitcher bit.ly/3XEksYj Epic The Answer bit.ly/3ItZYvu ProOne Big+ tinyurl.com/mr3zap7c Keep in mind that what works best for one water situation might not be ideal for another. This is because water quality can vary dramatically from region to region, city to city and even within the same neighborhood. It's always recommended to test your water before purchasing and water treatment equipment 😉
Im using sagan DuraFlo filters after watching mike adams test many of them in one video. You need one video that compares all the top brands at the same time.
@@waterfilterguru here's results from one of his tests, but he only tests for one thing each time.. Cesium removal: Crystal Drop Water Filter 99.98% Zen Stone Filter 99.98% Big Berkey Water Filter 99.99% Hskyhan Alkaline Water Filter Water 99.99% AquaPail 100% Zero Water Filter 100%
The ProOne pitcher uses the exact same filter technology as those in the stainless steel systems (just a smaller size). As you can see at 1:06, the filters didn't perform that great in reducing disinfection byproducts, which are only an issue in treated city water. That said, since you are only looking for a system to use with city water, you may want to consider something else. I'd recommend checking out Clearly Filtered (bit.ly/3XEksYj) or ZeroWater (tinyurl.com/y2wrs7xn)
I have well water, yes its high in iron, but i have a iron filter on it, it gets a big majority of it, it is hard water, i clean the coffee maker maybe 2 times a year, the well contractors recommend a water softener, but the only thing is you see a slight ring in the toilet, but it gets cleaned often, other than that they claim my tap water is better than the city water they test often.
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.
Hi thanks for reviewing the gravity filters! With the Pro one filters not filtering phosphorous is it safe to use them for 70 foot deep untreated well water near small farming cornfeilds?
I just responded to a couple of your other comments - apologies for the delay. Without knowing exactly what contaminants are present, its hard to say whether or not the ProOne would be sufficient. As a first step, I highly recommend lab testing your well water to get a complete, full understanding of the water issues at hand. I recommend and use Tap Score for lab testing - hands down the best I've come accross, check it out bit.ly/3kJcnnp
@@mrsupchurch2987 If you are referring to our Alexapure test, then yes fluoride detection did increase post-filtration. However keep in mind, our hypothesis is not that the filters themselves added fluoride, but rather that it had to do with our testing process and the fact that we used different water to prime the filters to 100 gallons than the water we ended up testing. Just wanted to clarify that
I am an avid outdoors person and use Sawyer products. But, I'm not knowledgeable on systems such as this. I live in a rural area and my water comes from a well. I have nothing connected to the incoming well water, so what im drinking, cooking, bathing, is straight well water. Our water is high in calcium. I was looking at the Berkey and the Pro 1. Without having my water tested, in your opinion, which would be better? Or, is there even a better brand im not aware of that would be better? Thank you for taking the time to make, edit, and upload these videos, they are very helpful.
It's hard to provide any specific recommendations without lab testing data. This is where I'd recommend to start. Testing is vitally important (especially for well water) so you can ensure to target the right treatment based on the specific water issues at hand. Without testing data, you may or may not end up purchasing capable equipment.
Any idea what level of detection it was? Multiple tests with similar results help support the hypothesis that the filter elements may be introducing the impurity
t depends. There is no 'one size fits all' solution. It all depends on what contaminants are in the source water being filtered. What is the application? What type of water are you trying to filter? Have you had it tested? Do you know what other contaminants in addition to fluoride and chloramines you are dealing with? What type of system (POU vs POE) are you looking for?
Below are some of the containments that exceed greatly the health guidlines or my tap water/surface water available to me. Does the ProOne filter these out at least significantly? Or are these the "disinfection byproducts" you mentioned? 1,2,3-Trichloropropane Bromodichloromethane Chloroform Chromium Dibromochloromethane Haloacetic acids (HAA5)† Total trihalomethanes (TTHMs)† Radium Nitrates
Many of these are disinfection byproducts: Bromodichloromethane Chloroform Dibromochloromethane Haloacetic acids (HAA5) Total trihalomethanes (TTHMs) I'd recommend a reverse osmosis system which should be able to address not only the disinfection byproducts, but the chromium, radium and nitrates as well
I wouldn't, because one might reduce some contaminants well, like DBPs for example, while the other does not, which would defeat the entire purpose of filtering. I'd recommend using two of the same type of filter.
Thanks for the review; so, what would you recommend as an alternative option to ProOne. I have a Berkey system which I'm looking for the best filter compatible with (preferably removing fluoride).
Hey Brian, thanks for the video. Wonder if you can help with a couple of questions - Is the white outer part of the filter made of ceramic? And is the blue bottom part of the filter also made of ceramic or is that plastic? Also the black thread and nut at the bottom of the filters looks like plastic, it is that correct?
These are great questions! Yes, the white outer shell of the filter is ceramic. The blue bottom bracket is plastic. The threads and nuts are also plastic.
Great video, I am curious to hear your thoughts on ProOne's advertised length of life on the filters. The website states the filters last from 1000-1200 gallons depending on the product. But the ProOne testing data states they are only lab tested for 200 gallons. How do they determine the life of the filter?
Filter life is directly correlated with the type and concentration of contaminants in the water being filtered. The more contaminants the filter needs to remove, the faster the filter will hit capacity, causing a shorter lifespan.
That makes total sense. But how does one determine if the subject filter is still filtering efficiently? The Berkey red dye test is the only quick test I'm aware of. Would 1,000 gallons of city tap water or 200 gallons of river water be a good rule of thumb?
@@bobyager8641 Unfortunately there is no quick rule of thumb. Testing is the only way to know for sure. Obviously lab testing is a bit expensive just to verify if a filter is working. You could use at-home test strips which will detect the presence of a handful of the most common contaminants, and they are much cheaper than lab testing
Interesting that you said if you want this for a SHTF/prepping situation of in filter water , then this is the way to go. But if your using it to filter tap water, there’s better option… Why the separation? City water should already be filtered, and if SHTF, none knows how long the water system will be running( or managed) to keep the water in the faucet clean enough to drink… Why wouldn’t this be a good option to filter tap water?
The difference in this case is disinfection. City tap water is disinfected at the treatment plant, destroying pathogens that pose serious health risk. The disinfection process creates byproducts which this filter did not do a good job of removing. Other systems we've tested have shown better results. Untreated surface water often contains these pathogens which are addressed at the treatment plant, so in an emergency situation we need a filter that is capable of dealing with these contaminants. Ceramic media, like is used in this system, is a proven method to physically remove microbiological contaminants and was proven effective in our lab testing.
Wow, so happy to find this channel❤️❤️❤️ I currently have a Berkey and purchased Berkeys for all my kids a few years ago now I need to find the BEST replacement filters for the Berkey. For city water what have you found to be the best replacement filter for the Berkey?
Well, the Black Berkey elements performed really well in both our tests. That said, not sure those are being sold anymore due to the EPA lawsuit. The Waterdrop King Tank filters performed well, check out our test ruclips.net/video/5h87z2rA6Og/видео.html but I can't verify compatibility in a Berkey unit
Would you recommend this type of filter for the filtration of well water? I am planning to move into a fully off grid situation with no electricity (i.e. grid, solar, wind or hydro) or propane power, so I need a filter that doesn't rely on a power source.
It all depends on what contaminants are present in the well water. This system may or may not be sufficient to filter the water for drinking. Have you had the well tested yet?
While neither of these contaminants were analyzed in our initial test, we can make a couple assumptions: 1) Activated carbon is currently one of the best methods to address PFAs in residential applications, and AC is one component of the media in these filters. We can extrapolate that they will reduce some % of PFAs. 2) Ceramic media can block suspended particles down to 0.5 microns in size. Microplastics can range from 1 -5,000 microns in size. So the ceramic media should be capable of reducing a large % of microplastics present. However if there are nanoplastics smaller than 0.5 microns, some might get through
It depends. There is no 'one size fits all' solution. It all depends on what contaminants are in the source water being filtered. What is the application? What type of water are you trying to filter? Have you had it tested? Do you know what contaminants you are dealing with (in addition to pharmaceuticals and ferric iron aka rust)? What type of system (POU vs POE) are you looking for?
Waterdrop King Tank performed the best with city water, and overall in our scoring system waterdropus.pxf.io/ZQ3Kqg however the ProOne would be best for emergency preparedness or filtering untreated surface water tinyurl.com/mr3zap7c I've got Aquacera on my list for the next time I do a round of gravity filter testing!
So are there any recommendations for filters that do remove the disinfection by-products? As I do have a pro one filter But if there's something that works better I would love to get some suggestions so I can look into them further Thanks!😊
The Waterdrop King Tank filters performed well in our testing waterdropus.pxf.io/m53ze7 however we've not tested compatibility between the two system tanks
Is the water supposed to taste like carbon or really weird after the first filtered batch? I've really ran the filter through cold water 10minutes before using.
For some reason RUclips wont let me reply to you in my orginal comment so putting it here 😊 If you look on Bos Water website, he provides a document with all the results of all the pitchers he tested. He has a lot of additives to alot of his filtered water- so I'm not sure on reliabilty. But the PureOne filter increased the Barrium by 200% to 0.03. It also added Radon, Benzene and Vanadium.
It's hard to draw definitive conclusions from just one or two isolated tests, but one hypothesis is that these increased contaminant detections are coming from the media in the filter itself. It's also good to note context & amount of contaminant detected. For example, in our test barium increased by 116%, which may seem alarming at first, but when you look at the amount detected you see it's actually really small. It increased from just 0.0127 mg/L to just 0.0275 mg/L which is still well below the health guideline level of 2 mg/L.
While we've not compared the two in one video side by side specifically, we have tested both systems. You can see the videos here: Alexapure ruclips.net/video/LUwzp-7qV6c/видео.html Berkey test 1 ruclips.net/video/AVZmZwTxnMc/видео.html Berkey test 2 ruclips.net/video/1QL3McV20YM/видео.html
Neither of those were included in our test, so I don't have any firsthand data for you. That said, the ceramic filter should reduce microplastics larger than the pore size, but smaller particles could slip through. The activated carbon media within should be able to reduce PFAs.
I just got 2 filters from them. The 7 inch. When i opened one package up all appeared well. The 2nd one i opened a half of teaspoon worth of "sand" looking stuff fell out the bottom of the filter. Immediate red flag. I installed both paying attention where the "sandy" one was placed. I filled up top chamber and waited. I lfted top champer up and the suspect filter was trickling water out at a high rate of speed compared to the other one. I can't get hold of a human at customer service. Not happy.
@waterfilterguru Ok, just got the replacement filters. I bought a 2 pack of 7 inch filters. 1 was bad. Customer service was good, just had to wait 1 day or 2 between emails. I was presently surprised when they sent me 2 filters to replace 1 bad one. That's good buisness. I hope they are both good. I haven't opened them yet. I will report back if any problems.
My well water is extremely hard. Mostly calcium and magnesium. Gives me eczema and makes my hair gross. I have to wash my hair and face with bottled water. You said it increased these minerals? So it wouldnt be right for me?
Please see our hypothesis explained at 2:54 again. We suspect this anomaly was due to our testing process, and these substances are not coming from the filters themselves. That said, your best bet to treat hard water is at the point of entry with an ion exchange water softener - that will help with the skin and hair irritation 😉
I just subscribed! Yay! I would love for you test the Clear2O water filter pitcher, the one that uses a "solid" carbon filter and not a granular carbon filter, like most other filters. With the Clear2O you need to screw on the adapter to your faucet tap and then hook up the pitcher hose to your faucet. When you turn on your tap, water is forced through the solid carbon filter. I've been using this system for years BUT I have no idea how effective it is. It does seem reasonable, however, that a solid carbon filter won't channel like granular filters. I can't find any information as to if Clear2O's solid carbon filters were tested by the NSF or other reputable third parties. Your expertise would be greatly appreciated. Also, are you aware of the Berkey class action lawsuit? What are your thoughts? Because I live in a rental apartment, I need to use a water pitcher and opposed to under sink mounted filters. Which water pitcher manufacturer removes PFOA and PFAS? I did check out Tap Score. It looks like it will cost near $1,000 to test my NYC water for contaminants including PFOA and PFAS. Yikes! Because I don't trust water sitting in plastic water pitchers all day long, even in the fridge, I was thinking about getting the Aarke glass and stainless steel water pitcher but unlike the Clear2O it uses granular activated instead of solid carbon. The Aarke looks like it might not be better than your standard Brita but at least the water is not sitting in plastic.
Thanks for the request! I've added the Clear2O pitcher to our list of systems to consider for a future project. The Clearly Filtered pitcher is WQA certified for PFOA and PFOS reduction bit.ly/3XEksYj ZeroWater is NSF certified for PFOA and PFOS reduction tinyurl.com/y2wrs7xn So either of these would be a good choice for PFAs specifically. You could certainly filter the water then transfer it to a glass or stainless steel container if you are worried about the filtered water sitting in a plastic pitcher for extended periods of time.
I had a TDS meter that measured 298 total dissolved solids in my tap water but measured 305 in my Pro one filter. Any idea as to why that could be? I also only use one filter whereas I see you have two installed so not sure what I should do. Honestly, I’m thinking about returning my filter since I’m still within the 30day mark. Just disappointed about it, which includes the smell and taste isn’t all that great
A TDS measurement alone isn't enough information to say one way or another. Check out this video to learn all about what TDS meters measure, and what they don't ruclips.net/video/yHvdYWXiVzI/видео.html That's such a slight increase, I wouldn't be worried about it. Perhaps it has to do with mineral buildup inside the system and filters, coming out in the filtered water (like was the case in our test 2:53)
Thanks for the video. There is one info I cannot get anywhere, so if someone has an answer it would be great ! Do you know if we can adapt a berkey filter in a proone jar ?
Thanks for the great review, but why is the Proone listed as the best gravity filter on your website if it has this performance issue (and Waterdrop, for instance, doesn’t)?
Both these and the Water drop King Tank fluoride filters completely eliminated fluoride in our testing. Berkey had an issue in our first test, but worked better and completely eliminated fluoride in our second test. We did not test filter compatibility between units
i live in florida and the water here is horrific and almost unrdrinkable as far as taste goes, I am looking for a water filter for City water, what do you recommend to get the purest water out of this city water.
I have the Berkey Travel Water filter system. Is there an alternative filter to use with the Berkey that is more cost effective? I would also like to have the water that has been filtered through my Berkey tested to see if it is filtering as it should. I am concerned that I might have damaged the fluoride filter by turning it more than 8 turns when assembling the system. Would it be acceptable to use the link for having tap water analyzed to test my filtered water? I just need the assurance that my Berkey is doing its job.
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After 9mo. do you have any new data on the potential leakage of disinfection biproducts? Thanks
So few reviewers actually test in a lab and even fewer publish the receipts with links to the lab reports. Keep up the good work!
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He's the king when it comes to water filter reviews. Everyone else falls short... this was a very in -depth video on this water filter
I have been looking for someone who actually went through the effort to testing the water.
I feel a lot of other videos were made just to get you to use their link.
The comparison chart you did was really helpful.
Glad it was helpful!
We just bought one during their annual -25% off holiday sale on gravity units. Love 100% removal of fluoride, chlorine, bacteria + more. Great assembly instructions + customer service.The Traveller+ unit holds 2 gallons less 2 cups of water, with two 7 inch filters in it. To start, run about 4 or 5 batches through it, the filters will gradually hydrate + allow more water through. It takes about 2 1/2 hours (maybe less) to run about 2 gallons through it.
Right on! 🤙
When you say 4 or 5 batches, do you mean fill and empty the whole thing that many times?
Thank you so very much for letting me know that this was available and for the work that you do. Another great job. Cheers! 😊
You're very welcome!
great reviews, it’s funny to see real lab results and a lot of products don’t really remove Flouride, i’m glad this one does!
Glad it was helpful!
Thanks for the review. I will have to listen to this again and take notes. I see now why it takes you awhile to do a review. Very much appreciated. Will probably get my own sample done as city water varies greatly from varied locations. Keep up the good work.
Glad it was helpful :)
Thanks bro, you're a life saver. I'm hoping the disinfectant byproducts were a fluke. The water from these filters tastes great and I'm glad they actually eliminate the Fluoride (unlike the AlexaPure I was using before). I already bought a year supply of these so I'm glad they'll do the job in an emergency (just in case).
Glad I could help, thanks for watching
I would like to see a re-test on these filters like you did the berkey filters 😊 to see if disinfectant byproducts were in fact a fluke.
Thanks for your request! I'm very interested to do the same
Thank you, good sir! Your work is much appreciated.
My pleasure!
Great video. Thank you for doing this. I’m a bit disappointed, I was hoping that the ProOne filter would fill my need, but your data shows that it doesn’t.
I have city water with high chlorine and high fluoride and I’m looking for a gravity filter option that can eliminate both. I had a Berkey with fluoride filters but one of your other videos demonstrated that the fluoride filters for the Berkey were ADDING aluminum to the water.
I’m at a loss right now.
Have you seen our Berkey Test 2 video? ruclips.net/video/1QL3McV20YM/видео.html
I did and I was not persuaded. Your first video was eye opening
@@dad2princesses896 It was the 100 gal of water that had to go through it to clear it. My gosh can we trust anything? Or is that saying something is better than nothing? It is so confusing.
Same here...there are so many days when I'm doing dishes or taking a shower and all I can smell is hotel pool 😳🤢🤢🤢
Really like to see a review for microplastics and PFAs that ProOne is claiming they can remove
Thanks for the request! I'd love to see how it performs with these as well
Tap Score ! Thanks Water Filter Guru :) Great product review as usual, perhaps best yet !!!
Thank you Johnny!
We have city water and wanting to eliminate flouride. Thank you for this test!! Sounds like it’s what we want. 🎉
You are welcome!
I'd like to know why berkey filters never filtered floride without the extra thingy but these do..
I really would think another round of testing would have been done before publishing results. It takes time and money but you have no idea for sure why till then. From my experience, I would not buy from Pro One again. we bought them years ago. then bought them again. this time I tested with blue dye. at least one of 4 filters allowed blue dye through. Customer service was kinda sketchy and basically seemed that some amount of blue dye was ok. Dye particles are larger than all the things we are concerned about. So if dye is coming through, what else also is. Finally they agreed to a full refund and not an exchange. Pro One is getting their filters manufactured by a third party in the UK though that may have changed.
Ideally we'd have 10+ tests worth of data, the more the better
Yeah I tried ordering from them a year or two ago but the one we wanted was on backorder. I signed up for email when back in stock and instead of sending just one, they sent dozens. Over the course of 2 hours I lost count how many I'd gotten, just minutes (or even seconds) apart. I tried fixing it but their customer service was garbage. I reported as many as I could as spam and never looked back. It's a shame, because it sounded so promising.
Wow! This is insane! Thanks for this. That filter is exactly the one I use in my small ProPure. I have city water in Mn and thewater tastes Aweful so I bought my small pro pure filter.
Thanks for watching. Does the proone make your water taste better?
@@waterfilterguru it absolutely Does! I have been using it for a few years. I was lucky when pro pure was selling the little countertop stainless steel containers. I bought it for about 100 dollars and use the heck out of it. I wish they still sold the one I purchased years ago. I wish I had purchased two of them. The ceramic filters are expensive, But they last for months. It is a nice compact size and fits on my counter top. I may do a quick video showing it and I will tag you in it. It will be a couple weeks before I upload it.
Thank you so much for doing this lab test! I would particularly love to see a side-by-side independent lab test comparison that you have conducted for the ProOne Water filter pitcher & the Clearly Filtered water pitcher. Also, the plastic water filter pitcher may yield different results than the large metal containers. Thank you!
Thanks for your suggestion, we may be able to do this in a future project. That said, the filter element used in the ProOne pitcher is exactly the same as those used in the stainless steel units - the only difference being size.
Got my sub.
I love science based reviews 🙌
Thanks for the sub, glad you like the videos! Get ready for more coming
Great video. Now I need to look for a AquaCera AMB filter test.
We've got it on the list 😉
@@waterfilterguru it’s an interesting filter. It has a solid core in the middle that all the water has to pass. I broke an old one apart and took pictures of your interested?
@@Labukh84 wierd he didn't answer you...
Really great explanation of the results. Thanks for sharing!
Glad it was helpful!
Thank you for putting this together!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Wow, thanks for the robust testing (100 gallons probably took a while to flush through it!) and also thanks for being forthright about testing shortfalls and possible sources of error. That causes me to trust a review more than someone that tries to seem infallible or definitive
Thanks for your feedback, this really helps validate the process we use for these testing projects is working as intended!
We have horrible city water with a biofilm problem. The biofilm grows in our pro one filters. Our filtered water tastes just like our unfiltered water. I was cleaning the filter every day and it was not helping. I added colloidal silver to the water pre-filter and that helped the taste greatly. I can’t keep doing that. I will have to find a better filter.
Have you reached out to your water provider about the biofilm issue? What are they doing to address the problem?
Biofilm? Ew!!! That is NOT okay!!! You may find the natural path silver wings more economical. High ppm.
Did u do testing toward the end of the filter life to see if it is still highly effective?😮
Not yet - lot's of requests to test all filters at the end of their expected filter life though! Will be working on this in the future
Your channel is amazing! I am so glad I found it. Instantly subbed. When I was searching for a replacement for my Berkey I was constantly being met with and recommended Doulton/British Berkefeld. Any hope on seeing them get tested for their gravity fed system? Also possibly their under-sink system? If my water was equal to your water, what's your go to.. an RO system or gravity fed? Current top choice for each system? Would love to see ranked videos for each category on your personal preference! Keep it up.
Hey thanks for your comment, glad to hear our videos are helpful! We've had a number of requests for Doulton/British Berkefeld, so we definitely have them on our project list.
I always tend to recommend RO over gravity-fed filtration. RO simply provides more broad contaminant reduction and thorough filtration, but of course it has it's drawbacks as well.
Thanks for the request to see products ranked by category! This is the kind of feedback that really helps me prioritize what I should work on. Did you see our Best Water Filter Pitchers video where we tested and ranked 8 pitchers based on our data-driven scoring system? ruclips.net/video/Pkncz7PoBFs/видео.html any feedback on the style/ way the data is presented in this video would be much appreciated 🙂
Just discovered your channel! Thank you for all the work you do. I have used the Zen Water System for many years. Have you ever done a test on them?
We have not tested that one yet
Great review! Thank you
You're welcome, thanks for watching!
In a grid down system we would boil the water first before we putting it through a filtration system . If possible.
Or after filtration. As long as it's disinfected before consumption 👍
So filtration isn't enough? We must boil as well either before or after filtration? That complicates survival mode😢
Yes, I always recommend a proper method of disinfection in addition to filtration. Chemical, boiling or UV
Thank you. Keep up the good work.
Thanks, will do!
Thank you. I have a ProOne Counter top for 5 years. Last year is the first time I was unable to find water filters for the ProOne. Do you have any clue if this company is still doing business. I decided to purchase the Clearly Filtered an am happy with it. I have been using it since October as I was unable to purchase the ProOne filters. So thank you for the review on Clearly Filtered. Now which water countertop would be as good or better than ProOne. Thank you for all your reviews. They help us a lot.
Yes, you can order ProOne replacement filters directly through their website here tinyurl.com/4c5zfwu3 (prooneusa.com)
@@waterfilterguru I appreciate your response but the filters are nowhere to be found. I usually order from their site, but they have been out of stock since forever. None of my calls are returned as well. Thank you anyway may have to research on what to purchase to replace my ProOne.
But what’s wrong with added minerals like sodium potassium and magnesium for example? Aren’t these like electrolytes?
There are typically no health risks from healthy minerals including sodium, potassium and magnesium. We just wanted to call out the discrepancy in our test results and speculate on the cause
Pro One says they're releasing their G3.0 filters soon. I'd like to see this test redone once it comes out and compares.
Thanks for the request
I've searched online it feels like nearly everywhere, and no one can answer my question, but I thought you might be able to with how in-depth you go in your testing.
I recently purchased the ProOne gravity-fed water filter system (the one shown in this video), and despite thorough cleaning of the canisters and properly installing their water filters (following instructions to a T), our filtered water comes out smelling and tasting metallic. It also has a fine, black residue that settles in the bottom canister. We've used a PUR Plus water pitcher for years and never had our water taste or smell metallic pre or post filtration and also have never seen the black residue. We even tried purchasing a glass canister system and used it with the ProOne filters, thinking the issue was possibly due to the stainless steel, but nope - same issue despite being in glass. Any thoughts would be priceless. Thanks for all you do to share info on water filtration.
Hi thanks for the question! The black residue is most likely carbon media fines washing out from the filter. This is normal, poses no risk and should dissipate with time. You could remove the filters, get them filled with water, cover the hole in the stem and shake them then drain and repeat to try to speed up this flushing of carbon fines.
As for the metallic taste and smell, it's hard to say for sure without looking at testing data. Does the unfiltered water have the same taste and smell? Or is it only after being filtered through this specific system?
@@waterfilterguru Good to know about the carbon fines. We’ll have to give that a try.
The unfiltered water has no metallic taste or smell. We only smell and taste the issue after filtering through the ProOne filters. We have yet to try other brand filters (other than the PUR Plus dispenser I mentioned, which does not create this taste).
Also if the filtered water sits for a little while (like a few hours) the metallic taste and smell becomes more pronounced.
@@grapefields25 what is the pH of the water?
@@waterfilterguru Our city water report a few months ago states our water to be at a level of 9.14pH
Thanks for this update!
Which city tap water was used for the tests?
Thanks for watching!
You didn't answer his question...
Thank you!! Very helpful❤
Glad it was helpful!
Awesome Video! What are the best filter systems for city water? Thank you!🙏
Glad you liked it!
It depends. There is no 'one size fits all' solution. It all depends on what contaminants are in the source water being filtered. Have you had it tested? Do you know what contaminants you are dealing with?
That said, for treated city water reverse osmosis will provide the most broad contaminant reduction.
@@waterfilterguru Thank you. I have not had my water tested. I rent and cannot install a RO system. Any thoughts a a good filter system? Thank you.
@@loveguitars Check out a countertop RO system! These are meant exactly for folks who are not able to install a more permanent solution (ie. if you are renting). I love the AquaTru bit.ly/3w7nsB5 but you could also consider the RKIN U1 if you want more features bit.ly/3QJDNFo or even the Waterdrop N1 if you want a more basic system waterdropus.pxf.io/vnGOPW
Thanks for the video. So what ARE the better options you mentioned?
Waterdrop King Tank waterdropus.pxf.io/ZQ3Kqg
Berkey with black filters only tinyurl.com/bdfrzxsb
@@waterfilterguru Thanks
@@waterfilterguruwhy Berkeley filters with black filters only as opposed to with the added fluoride filters?
@@Davo198 the Berkey PF2 fluoride filters leached high levels of activated alumina media in our testing
@@waterfilterguru oh wow. Thanks for clarifying
Can you do a video on counter top fluoride water filters?
We try to test water sources that we know have fluoride. You can see all the systems we've tested and made videos about so far include fluoride as one of the analytes tested.
That said, I hear your request for a video compiling info about the best countertop filters for fluoride reduction. Adding it to the list!
Will you be doing a retest on this one? I’m really stuck between the waterdrop king tank and the proone. I feel like waterdrop isn’t as well known therefore, no lab tests and results. But your test on it came back really good for the waterdrop compared to the proone 🤔 makes it harder to choose. I’ll be using it for regular tap/city water.
I may do a retest in the future, but not specific ETA as of now. I'd probably go for the Waterdrop over this one, since our data showed the ProOne doesn't do so well with disinfection byproducts.
Thank you !
You're welcome!
Would like to see a test of the Dry Element
Got it on the list! Thanks for the request
Hi! Thank you for this info. Which filter do you recommend more than this one for city water?
It depends. There is no 'one size fits all' solution. It all depends on what contaminants are in the source water being filtered. Have you had the water tested? Do you know what contaminants you are dealing with?
In your opinion, what system tested the best for gravity fed?
Waterdrop King Tank for City Water waterdropus.pxf.io/ZQ3Kqg
ProOne for river water tinyurl.com/mr3zap7c
I love your channel and content, keep up the great work
Thanks for the feedback!
Thanks so much! Was considering these for my Berkey at home but they are pricey and don't last long. Your review confirms this isn't a good fit for me.
Out of curiosity, where are you getting that these don't last long? We have been using them for two years and I have disagree with that statement. Ours is just a countertop gravity fed set up too and one 5" filter last us about 5 to 6 months filling it up at least once and day and some days twice a day. I listened twice and didn't hear him allude to that. You can scrub these off a couple of times with a pot scrubber which they always include in with the filter. Simply use until after cleaning the water still runs extremely slowly to where it is almost no drip at all and you'll know the filter is maxed out.
It all depends on the quality of the influent (source water) being filtered 😉
so... for filtering city water... which one do you think is best on a cost/benefit analysis? and for filtering "boil water advisory" or random stream water, which one would you suggest?
Depends, what contaminants are present that need to be addressed?
For city water, I tend to lean towards reverse osmosis, because these systems target the most broad range of contaminants.
To be prepared for a boil water advisory or filtering untreated surface water, the ProOne or another system with ceramic filters would be a good choice.
Hey thanks for these informative videos. Can you test Boroux filters? I purchased a pair for my Berkey canister but haven't installed them yet.
In the works currently 😉
Another excellent review. If you were choosing between a Berkey and this ProOne, what would be your deciding factors?
Thank you! It depends on what type of water you want to filter, and the contaminants that might be present. For emergency preparedness and filtering untreated water, ProOne hands down for their ceramic filters. Berkey have revoked their claims for microbiological contaminant reduction.
For treated city water though, Berkey performed better in our testing as ProOne didn't do very well reducing disinfection byproducts.
Thanks for the info 👍
You bet!
Thanks for doing this!
Sure thing! Thanks for watching
Excellent review- I was debating between the ProOne and the Epic pitchers. Does the ProOne pitcher perform as well as the counter top that you used in your tests?
The pitcher uses the exact same filter element as the stainless steel unit, just a smaller size
I want to know what water filter you use personally
I use a few, which vary depending on the situation and need. Here are just a few:
AquaTru bit.ly/3w7nsB5
RKIN U1 bit.ly/3QJDNFo
Clearly Filtered pitcher bit.ly/3XEksYj
Epic The Answer bit.ly/3ItZYvu
ProOne Big+ tinyurl.com/mr3zap7c
Keep in mind that what works best for one water situation might not be ideal for another. This is because water quality can vary dramatically from region to region, city to city and even within the same neighborhood. It's always recommended to test your water before purchasing and water treatment equipment 😉
Im using sagan DuraFlo filters after watching mike adams test many of them in one video. You need one video that compares all the top brands at the same time.
Thanks for the feedback and suggestion
@@waterfilterguru here's results from one of his tests, but he only tests for one thing each time.. Cesium removal:
Crystal Drop Water Filter 99.98%
Zen Stone Filter 99.98%
Big Berkey Water Filter 99.99%
Hskyhan Alkaline Water Filter Water 99.99%
AquaPail 100%
Zero Water Filter 100%
Great video!
Was leaning toward the smaller PurOne pitcher, but this is strictly for city water. Suggestions?
The ProOne pitcher uses the exact same filter technology as those in the stainless steel systems (just a smaller size). As you can see at 1:06, the filters didn't perform that great in reducing disinfection byproducts, which are only an issue in treated city water.
That said, since you are only looking for a system to use with city water, you may want to consider something else. I'd recommend checking out Clearly Filtered (bit.ly/3XEksYj) or ZeroWater (tinyurl.com/y2wrs7xn)
@@waterfilterguru Thanks! Watched your video on the ClearlyFiltered pitcher and ordered from your link!
I have well water, yes its high in iron, but i have a iron filter on it, it gets a big majority of it, it is hard water, i clean the coffee maker maybe 2 times a year, the well contractors recommend a water softener, but the only thing is you see a slight ring in the toilet, but it gets cleaned often, other than that they claim my tap water is better than the city water they test often.
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.
What do you use personally in your home for water filtration?
Reverse osmosis with remineralization always for drinking water
Hi thanks for reviewing the gravity filters! With the Pro one filters not filtering phosphorous is it safe to use them for 70 foot deep untreated well water near small farming cornfeilds?
I just responded to a couple of your other comments - apologies for the delay. Without knowing exactly what contaminants are present, its hard to say whether or not the ProOne would be sufficient. As a first step, I highly recommend lab testing your well water to get a complete, full understanding of the water issues at hand. I recommend and use Tap Score for lab testing - hands down the best I've come accross, check it out bit.ly/3kJcnnp
Dont worry about it Im grateful you answered! Your a smart honorable man with integrity. I will heed your advice! Thank you so much
Was there no fluoride detected after being filtered????
Correct, the filters removed 100% of the fluoride in our test. See 0:58
@@waterfilterguru wow! Amazing! I think it was the Alexapure that fluoride went up 200%.
@@mrsupchurch2987 If you are referring to our Alexapure test, then yes fluoride detection did increase post-filtration. However keep in mind, our hypothesis is not that the filters themselves added fluoride, but rather that it had to do with our testing process and the fact that we used different water to prime the filters to 100 gallons than the water we ended up testing. Just wanted to clarify that
Aren't those minerals good? Copper magnesium, etc. Why is it better to remove those ?
We did not say it's better to remove them
I am an avid outdoors person and use Sawyer products. But, I'm not knowledgeable on systems such as this. I live in a rural area and my water comes from a well. I have nothing connected to the incoming well water, so what im drinking, cooking, bathing, is straight well water. Our water is high in calcium.
I was looking at the Berkey and the Pro 1. Without having my water tested, in your opinion, which would be better? Or, is there even a better brand im not aware of that would be better?
Thank you for taking the time to make, edit, and upload these videos, they are very helpful.
It's hard to provide any specific recommendations without lab testing data. This is where I'd recommend to start. Testing is vitally important (especially for well water) so you can ensure to target the right treatment based on the specific water issues at hand. Without testing data, you may or may not end up purchasing capable equipment.
Love you work! I see "Bos Water" tested a Pureone filter and also found Barrium has increased. Do you think this is concerning?
Any idea what level of detection it was? Multiple tests with similar results help support the hypothesis that the filter elements may be introducing the impurity
So which water filter is best for tap water? I do have fluoride and chloramines. Thank you
t depends. There is no 'one size fits all' solution. It all depends on what contaminants are in the source water being filtered. What is the application? What type of water are you trying to filter? Have you had it tested? Do you know what other contaminants in addition to fluoride and chloramines you are dealing with? What type of system (POU vs POE) are you looking for?
Great information 👍
Glad it was helpful!
Have you considered testing the Doulton Super/Ultra Sterasyl gravity filters?
We've got them on our list! A number of other viewers have also requested these. Thanks for the suggestion
Thanks for this well done video.
Glad it was helpful!
Below are some of the containments that exceed greatly the health guidlines or my tap water/surface water available to me. Does the ProOne filter these out at least significantly? Or are these the "disinfection byproducts" you mentioned?
1,2,3-Trichloropropane
Bromodichloromethane
Chloroform
Chromium
Dibromochloromethane
Haloacetic acids (HAA5)†
Total trihalomethanes (TTHMs)†
Radium
Nitrates
Many of these are disinfection byproducts:
Bromodichloromethane
Chloroform
Dibromochloromethane
Haloacetic acids (HAA5)
Total trihalomethanes (TTHMs)
I'd recommend a reverse osmosis system which should be able to address not only the disinfection byproducts, but the chromium, radium and nitrates as well
I have an AlexaPure unit and filters I'm going to buy ProOne filters. Can I use 1 of each filter at the same time?
I wouldn't, because one might reduce some contaminants well, like DBPs for example, while the other does not, which would defeat the entire purpose of filtering. I'd recommend using two of the same type of filter.
Which do you think is the best for filtering city water based on these results if not the Pro One?
For treated city water, the Aquatru performed the best in our testing. Check it out here geni.us/chlQv5o
@@waterfilterguru Great thank you.
Thanks for the review; so, what would you recommend as an alternative option to ProOne. I have a Berkey system which I'm looking for the best filter compatible with (preferably removing fluoride).
The Waterdrop King Tank filters performed well in our testing waterdropus.pxf.io/m53ze7
@@waterfilterguru thanks!
You're welcome
Can you test Boroux? It's a Berkey "twin". And also don't use 3rd party testing. Why wouldn't they?
It's in the works!
Hey Brian, thanks for the video. Wonder if you can help with a couple of questions - Is the white outer part of the filter made of ceramic? And is the blue bottom part of the filter also made of ceramic or is that plastic?
Also the black thread and nut at the bottom of the filters looks like plastic, it is that correct?
These are great questions!
Yes, the white outer shell of the filter is ceramic.
The blue bottom bracket is plastic. The threads and nuts are also plastic.
@@waterfilterguru thanks a lot for clarifying Brian 🙏
Crazy how so many of these filters have so much plastic in contact with water!
@@Davo198 happy to help!
Great video, I am curious to hear your thoughts on ProOne's advertised length of life on the filters. The website states the filters last from 1000-1200 gallons depending on the product. But the ProOne testing data states they are only lab tested for 200 gallons. How do they determine the life of the filter?
Filter life is directly correlated with the type and concentration of contaminants in the water being filtered. The more contaminants the filter needs to remove, the faster the filter will hit capacity, causing a shorter lifespan.
That makes total sense. But how does one determine if the subject filter is still filtering efficiently? The Berkey red dye test is the only quick test I'm aware of. Would 1,000 gallons of city tap water or 200 gallons of river water be a good rule of thumb?
@@bobyager8641 Unfortunately there is no quick rule of thumb. Testing is the only way to know for sure. Obviously lab testing is a bit expensive just to verify if a filter is working. You could use at-home test strips which will detect the presence of a handful of the most common contaminants, and they are much cheaper than lab testing
Interesting that you said if you want this for a SHTF/prepping situation of in filter water , then this is the way to go.
But if your using it to filter tap water, there’s better option…
Why the separation? City water should already be filtered, and if SHTF, none knows how long the water system will be running( or managed) to keep the water in the faucet clean enough to drink…
Why wouldn’t this be a good option to filter tap water?
The difference in this case is disinfection.
City tap water is disinfected at the treatment plant, destroying pathogens that pose serious health risk. The disinfection process creates byproducts which this filter did not do a good job of removing. Other systems we've tested have shown better results.
Untreated surface water often contains these pathogens which are addressed at the treatment plant, so in an emergency situation we need a filter that is capable of dealing with these contaminants. Ceramic media, like is used in this system, is a proven method to physically remove microbiological contaminants and was proven effective in our lab testing.
@@waterfilterguru so out of all the water filtration systems you tested similar to ProOne, which one is better in your opinion ?
@@dream_chaser7569 For treated city water, Waterdrop, Berkey, and Alexapure all performed better.
For untreated surface water, I'd go with ProOne
Wow, so happy to find this channel❤️❤️❤️
I currently have a Berkey and purchased Berkeys for all my kids a few years ago now I need to find the BEST replacement filters for the Berkey.
For city water what have you found to be the best replacement filter for the Berkey?
Well, the Black Berkey elements performed really well in both our tests. That said, not sure those are being sold anymore due to the EPA lawsuit. The Waterdrop King Tank filters performed well, check out our test ruclips.net/video/5h87z2rA6Og/видео.html but I can't verify compatibility in a Berkey unit
@@waterfilterguru
Thanks so much for your time and quick response. Such a great channel.
@@Pablo19625 Happy to help! Thanks for your feedback
How can mineral increase after filtration😮
Would you recommend this type of filter for the filtration of well water? I am planning to move into a fully off grid situation with no electricity (i.e. grid, solar, wind or hydro) or propane power, so I need a filter that doesn't rely on a power source.
It all depends on what contaminants are present in the well water. This system may or may not be sufficient to filter the water for drinking. Have you had the well tested yet?
Thanks for the great videos! How do these ProOne filters do with PFAS and microplastic filtration?
While neither of these contaminants were analyzed in our initial test, we can make a couple assumptions:
1) Activated carbon is currently one of the best methods to address PFAs in residential applications, and AC is one component of the media in these filters. We can extrapolate that they will reduce some % of PFAs.
2) Ceramic media can block suspended particles down to 0.5 microns in size. Microplastics can range from 1 -5,000 microns in size. So the ceramic media should be capable of reducing a large % of microplastics present. However if there are nanoplastics smaller than 0.5 microns, some might get through
@@waterfilterguru WFG for President!
Which filtration system would you say is best? Looking for something g that removes pharmaceuticals, rust too.
It depends. There is no 'one size fits all' solution. It all depends on what contaminants are in the source water being filtered. What is the application? What type of water are you trying to filter? Have you had it tested? Do you know what contaminants you are dealing with (in addition to pharmaceuticals and ferric iron aka rust)? What type of system (POU vs POE) are you looking for?
Have you tested The Water Machine? I have been seeing advertising on fb.
Not yet, it's on the list though
why should I care about Magnesium? I actually take it as a supplement.
Interesting data point, nothing more. I did not say it was something to be concerned about
So which is the best of the gravity water filters your tested? Also can you test tge aquacera gravity systems?
Waterdrop King Tank performed the best with city water, and overall in our scoring system waterdropus.pxf.io/ZQ3Kqg however the ProOne would be best for emergency preparedness or filtering untreated surface water tinyurl.com/mr3zap7c
I've got Aquacera on my list for the next time I do a round of gravity filter testing!
So are there any recommendations for filters that do remove the disinfection by-products? As I do have a pro one filter But if there's something that works better I would love to get some suggestions so I can look into them further Thanks!😊
The Waterdrop King Tank filters performed well in our testing waterdropus.pxf.io/m53ze7 however we've not tested compatibility between the two system tanks
Hope you can test Boroux filters next!
It's on the list!
Is the water supposed to taste like carbon or really weird after the first filtered batch? I've really ran the filter through cold water 10minutes before using.
Filter a few full batches (like 3) then taste again. Carbon dust can come out in the filtered water at the beginning. Let me know if that helps
For some reason RUclips wont let me reply to you in my orginal comment so putting it here 😊
If you look on Bos Water website, he provides a document with all the results of all the pitchers he tested. He has a lot of additives to alot of his filtered water- so I'm not sure on reliabilty. But the PureOne filter increased the Barrium by 200% to 0.03. It also added Radon, Benzene and Vanadium.
It's hard to draw definitive conclusions from just one or two isolated tests, but one hypothesis is that these increased contaminant detections are coming from the media in the filter itself. It's also good to note context & amount of contaminant detected. For example, in our test barium increased by 116%, which may seem alarming at first, but when you look at the amount detected you see it's actually really small. It increased from just 0.0127 mg/L to just 0.0275 mg/L which is still well below the health guideline level of 2 mg/L.
@waterfilterguru interestingly- ProOnes website says it reduces Barium by 90%- but thier lab report says it only reduced Barium by 9%..... hmmmm
So is it better to use the proone or the berkey?
It depends, what type of water source are you trying to filter? What contaminants do you need to target?
Please review the Alexa Pur against the Berkey.
While we've not compared the two in one video side by side specifically, we have tested both systems. You can see the videos here:
Alexapure ruclips.net/video/LUwzp-7qV6c/видео.html
Berkey test 1 ruclips.net/video/AVZmZwTxnMc/видео.html
Berkey test 2 ruclips.net/video/1QL3McV20YM/видео.html
does it remove microplastics and PFAS?
Neither of those were included in our test, so I don't have any firsthand data for you. That said, the ceramic filter should reduce microplastics larger than the pore size, but smaller particles could slip through. The activated carbon media within should be able to reduce PFAs.
I just got 2 filters from them. The 7 inch. When i opened one package up all appeared well. The 2nd one i opened a half of teaspoon worth of "sand" looking stuff fell out the bottom of the filter. Immediate red flag. I installed both paying attention where the "sandy" one was placed. I filled up top chamber and waited. I lfted top champer up and the suspect filter was trickling water out at a high rate of speed compared to the other one. I can't get hold of a human at customer service.
Not happy.
Was the "sand" black?
@waterfilterguru
No Sir
In that case it's likely the ceramic shell is compromised. That should be covered under warranty, keep trying to contact customer support
@waterfilterguru
Ok, just got the replacement filters. I bought a 2 pack of 7 inch filters. 1 was bad. Customer service was good, just had to wait 1 day or 2 between emails. I was presently surprised when they sent me 2 filters to replace 1 bad one. That's good buisness. I hope they are both good. I haven't opened them yet.
I will report back if any problems.
@@tommcstacker4216 Glad to hear it! Keep us posted
My well water is extremely hard. Mostly calcium and magnesium. Gives me eczema and makes my hair gross. I have to wash my hair and face with bottled water. You said it increased these minerals? So it wouldnt be right for me?
Please see our hypothesis explained at 2:54 again. We suspect this anomaly was due to our testing process, and these substances are not coming from the filters themselves.
That said, your best bet to treat hard water is at the point of entry with an ion exchange water softener - that will help with the skin and hair irritation 😉
I just subscribed! Yay!
I would love for you test the Clear2O water filter pitcher, the one that uses a "solid" carbon filter and not a granular carbon filter, like most other filters. With the Clear2O you need to screw on the adapter to your faucet tap and then hook up the pitcher hose to your faucet. When you turn on your tap, water is forced through the solid carbon filter. I've been using this system for years BUT I have no idea how effective it is. It does seem reasonable, however, that a solid carbon filter won't channel like granular filters. I can't find any information as to if Clear2O's solid carbon filters were tested by the NSF or other reputable third parties. Your expertise would be greatly appreciated. Also, are you aware of the Berkey class action lawsuit? What are your thoughts? Because I live in a rental apartment, I need to use a water pitcher and opposed to under sink mounted filters. Which water pitcher manufacturer removes PFOA and PFAS? I did check out Tap Score. It looks like it will cost near $1,000 to test my NYC water for contaminants including PFOA and PFAS. Yikes! Because I don't trust water sitting in plastic water pitchers all day long, even in the fridge, I was thinking about getting the Aarke glass and stainless steel water pitcher but unlike the Clear2O it uses granular activated instead of solid carbon. The Aarke looks like it might not be better than your standard Brita but at least the water is not sitting in plastic.
Thanks for the request! I've added the Clear2O pitcher to our list of systems to consider for a future project.
The Clearly Filtered pitcher is WQA certified for PFOA and PFOS reduction bit.ly/3XEksYj
ZeroWater is NSF certified for PFOA and PFOS reduction tinyurl.com/y2wrs7xn
So either of these would be a good choice for PFAs specifically.
You could certainly filter the water then transfer it to a glass or stainless steel container if you are worried about the filtered water sitting in a plastic pitcher for extended periods of time.
I had a TDS meter that measured 298 total dissolved solids in my tap water but measured 305 in my Pro one filter. Any idea as to why that could be? I also only use one filter whereas I see you have two installed so not sure what I should do. Honestly, I’m thinking about returning my filter since I’m still within the 30day mark. Just disappointed about it, which includes the smell and taste isn’t all that great
A TDS measurement alone isn't enough information to say one way or another. Check out this video to learn all about what TDS meters measure, and what they don't ruclips.net/video/yHvdYWXiVzI/видео.html
That's such a slight increase, I wouldn't be worried about it. Perhaps it has to do with mineral buildup inside the system and filters, coming out in the filtered water (like was the case in our test 2:53)
Thanks for the video. There is one info I cannot get anywhere, so if someone has an answer it would be great !
Do you know if we can adapt a berkey filter in a proone jar ?
I've heard of folks doing it vis versa, but I've not tested doing this myself to verify if it works or not just yet
Hi, have you found the answer yet? I too am wondering of the Berkey filters are compatible with the Pro1
Which brand is best for city water?
Check out this video ruclips.net/video/rAeRcqfXnRo/видео.html
Can you do the Crystal Quest Fluoride Removal | SMART Single Cartridge Countertop Water Filter System next please?
I'll put it on the list!
Thanks for the great review, but why is the Proone listed as the best gravity filter on your website if it has this performance issue (and Waterdrop, for instance, doesn’t)?
We are currently in the process of revamping and updating many articles on the site. This is in the works
@@waterfilterguru cool, thanks!
So it this filter cartridge the best for removing fluoride out of city water for a gravity water system?
Will these cartridges fit the Alexa pure?
Both these and the Water drop King Tank fluoride filters completely eliminated fluoride in our testing. Berkey had an issue in our first test, but worked better and completely eliminated fluoride in our second test. We did not test filter compatibility between units
i live in florida and the water here is horrific and almost unrdrinkable as far as taste goes, I am looking for a water filter for City water, what do you recommend to get the purest water out of this city water.
Reverse osmosis. Check out the Aquatru countertop RO aquatru.pxf.io/b3WYGP
I have the Berkey Travel Water filter system. Is there an alternative filter to use with the Berkey that is more cost effective? I would also like to have the water that has been filtered through my Berkey tested to see if it is filtering as it should. I am concerned that I might have damaged the fluoride filter by turning it more than 8 turns when assembling the system. Would it be acceptable to use the link for having tap water analyzed to test my filtered water? I just need the assurance that my Berkey is doing its job.
Yes, we use the Tap Score Advanced City Water Test for all our testing projects, check it out here bit.ly/3HJrxAw (mytapscore.com)
Did you cycle water through the systems before the test? It says the cycle water 2-3 times before use
This is explained starting at 0:27