Wow, this is a PERFECT example of why you should NEVER judge a book by the cover! Here is this guy standing in a half finished cabin with exposed insulation, in overalls, just delivering an EXCELLENT review! Reminds me of the stories of Sam Walton, who was for a period of time the richest man in America, yet purportedly went around in an old pick up truck. Love it! Thank you for the great review. :)
Have had my Alexapure for a couple + years. Love it. No problem ever with the plastic spigot (lucky me). I go out of town once a year and I empty the stainless water containers, remove the filters and place them in plastic ziplock bags filled with water. I store them in the fridge until I return. Then set up the system again, and walla, works instantly. I've never had a problem. Great, great product.
From Lil Giant Thank you very much for the tip on the refrigerated filters. FYI It is spelled voila. (Has an accent on the a but do not know how to do on this keyboard.) French for “There it is,” or “Presto” type situation. Pronounced similarly as your spelling walla, but with a v in front. Vwalla! The other word is voici, (vwa see) French for “Here it is.” 👍😉 Sorry if I am being too nerdy.
You are right. We had a major electricity outage a few months ago here in Texas in below freezing temps and practically everyone's water along with electricity went out. This would have been a GAME CHANGER to have. That experience really showed me that having sustainable things that dont rely on grid or gov regulation is crucial!
You are so right! Independent backup systems can be a lifesaver - literally or figuratively. And mostly, good backup systems make great primary systems too!
Yes you are right. All of us in our rural road in TX Panhandle figure off grid prep is especially crucial because MILLIONS new residents and businesses moving to Texas every year. Our grid is stressed no matter what we are told. So thankful for you Danny.
I’ve had my alexapure almost a year. So pleased with it. I ordered a stainless spigot when I ordered the alexapure, kept the plastic as a backup. Y’all be blessed. 💜🙏🏼💜
Mine came with a beautiful, heavy duty, stainless steel spigot. Thank you Danny and thank to Alexapure for listening to Danny. It is a wonderful system and we will be recommending it to everyone we know. Danny... Thanks buddy!
I've researched them all and this one is the absolute best. With 4 filters you are good for 20000 gallons. That is 6 years in my home. Fantastic machine
Two brilliant hydrologists I know have AlexaPure. They like Berkey too but found it interesting they use AlexaPure and like you Danny they like stainless steel.
Awesome, I found this vid. I just bought one a week ago from My Patriot. One stainless spigot came with it and a stand. I bought over $1,000.00 for the order, bought several items from them to keep on hand . 🤗💖
I like that this has a brushed stainless finish and not polished stainless like the Berkey. Polished tends to be even worse for fingerprints than brushed. I also think brushed looks more attractive.
I appreciate your input on making this product better. I ordered from My Patriot Supply and was pleased that it came with the stainless steel spigot! This is an awesome system especially for the money.
I did extensive search and your recommendation sold me on the Alexia, i received it 6months ago and im 100% pleased,i purchased 3 extra filters,i came back to you cause my filter now needs cleaning,which seams to be easy enough,we have city water that stinks bad of chlorine, not now! I found that the unit you have,which is the one i have fits perfectly on a 5 gallon water dispense,thank you so much for the info!
My wife and I have had a Berkey system for over five years and have enjoyed pure water every since. Our dogs knew the difference right away. No chlorine smell. We have had the water tested with excellent results. In that length of time we have changed the filters once. Good luck with your system.
Good morning my brother. We have a Berkey and love it. Going to buy another the largest so we can water the dogs with good water as well. I could end this by saying have a blessed day but we both know if we woke up it is a blessed day and if we don't have a good day shame on us!
Wow!!! Thank you Danny!! We JUST went through this very situation!! We were just shocked at the Berkey prices, & couldn’t- go it! This -will be our choice, we thank you so much for your help in researching this! Bless you and Miss Wanda richly and forever Danny!!
Thank you so much for a great, informative review. I have looked at many water filtrations systems for all the reasons you mentioned and this has helped me make up my mind.
Just wanted to say "thank you" for the demo on the Alexa Pure Pro...my hubby and i just now ordered it. I was leaning towards the Berkey but you changed my mind. We also got one extra filter (hope to get a couple more soon), the stand and ordered the SS on Amazon thru your link. We are new to your vlog and Mrs. Wanda's vlog as well....we are oldsters learning so many new things from y'all! Thanks for all the hard work you put into your videos. I grew up in the Deep South (AL) and y'all sound like home!
Irma Wing, do the filters from the Alexapure work in the Berkey? I have a Berkey and was wondering if they will interchange? Thanks for any information you can share.
@@irmawing591 Thank you for that help. I guess I will be reduced to buying new filters for my Berkey as I just can't rationalize the purchase price of a Alexapure right now at least. Thanks again, have a great day!!!
Sharon Lee Lockhart I have Berkey filters in my Alexapure right now. It fits great. Berkey advertises that their filters can be used with competitors gravity filter systems.
I mounted mine on a tall hang painted milk can and it sits in a designated corner out the kitchen. I also used a old cutting board with 3 screws that are half screwed in and fit within the inner lid of the milk can. Keeps the board from moving around
We love the Alexapure water system! Used it for 5 years at our old farm - had no issues with the very first spigot they sent. If you get mineral buildup just wash with vinegar it will remove any residue just fine. But at our new farm we have salt water softner & the Alexapure will not filter out salt water guys. :( We have put it in storage with extra filters for grid down situations. Hopefully, we can get rid of the salt purification system eventually...I miss my Alexapure water - it's the best. My Patriot Supply is awesome for seeds too guys.
Hi Danny, My husband cut a piece of wood into a square and painted it white, then he cut a piece of flat copper, our water filter sits on the copper and the copper sits on the piece of wood at the kitchen sink, every now and then I check under the wood to make sure it's not going moldy, we have had it there for 5 years without mold or any problems. Greetings from Sydney.
We have been using the Alexapure Pro with two filter elements for years now. We use a berkey sight glass spigot on ours. We like seeing the water level. Absolutely love it. We have a Berkey stored as a backup.
Being able to see the water level would be a bonus as long as it doesn't cause problems - or the problem of leaking or breakage can be quickly and easily fixed with parts already on hand (without the visual, probably) if need be.
Awww... THANK YOU Danny for sharing all your knowledge with us. I plan to get this when my tax return comes in. Have been wanting a water purifier for many years. But, just couldn't afford it. This is a good price and hopefully, I can swing it. I've been buying bottled water for years as the water we have here is great, but they add chlorine to it, so I don't use it other than bathing and doing wash. This is perfect timing for me actually. You are ONE in a million Mr. Danny! What a blessing. Love you and Wanda!! XOX
This is very timely! I have been looking into getting something like this. The Berkey was just too pricey for me. We have been buying our drinking water from Walmart for several years, and I'm pretty tired of having to lug all those gallon jugs, not to mention just adding to the plastic in the landfills.
Thank you for the video my Friend💞 *Take a Ziploc bag seal, the thinnest part of the two pieces cut it from the bag and tape it to the outside of the bottom chamber, could also use a paper clip, one of those plastic coated twist ties etc. You will see the flow rate is increased exponentially it is extremely rapid, could also drill a very small hole through at the top of the bottom chamber. For now I'm just using a 1-inch piece of a ziplock bag seal taped to the outside bottom chamber.*
We have had a Berkey for years while on gird and it made a huge difference, now that we are off gird it still the best item we ever have invested in, the Aqua pure is just as good as the Berkey we have had both and they are equal I recommend it to every one to have. Berkey do cost more than the Alexa, but over all its based on you budget. Berkey has a stainless, same price, we have a spare all the time just in case.
Hi Danny! Great choice! I love my Alexapure and use a stainless steel counter to keep track of my water mileage! Currently have about 338 gallons!!! I purchased an extra filter...I'm only using one filter at a time. Originally, I flushed the filter four times in the beginning! :) I take my filter with me when I travel. Each filter processes 5,000 gallons of water. Research and price won me over, as Berkey was too pricey and the filter situation was out of budget.
Yes, good idea to count the gallons. It did say that when the amount of water flow is significantly reduced (not due to having dried out) it's an indication that it's time to change the filter, so if you don't keep track you will still know when the filter needs to be changed.
But this year I made my own self gravity drip water filter system using one 6 gallon bucket for catch water and one 5 gallon bucket for the unfiltered water with a water filter and 2 gamma lids .. for me it works better and goes further ..
Thanks Danny. I just ordered the Alexa pure. I’ve been debating whether to get another Berkey Imperial or this one. I went to the Berkey site this morning and I couldn’t even order one due to back log. I bought this one with no problems. Thank GOD its not as known as Berkey. Blessings Brother and you too Wanda 😘🙏🏻
Has anyone else noticed the Alexapure filters are not working as well as they used to ? I've been using this system for years and I used to get a solid 10 months out of each filter before it needed changed..now with these new 2020 filters I'm noticing after only ONE month, my last 2 filters are slowing down to the point that my 10 model filters used to.
I love my Alexa Pure. Seems it works just like the Berkey? I’m very very happy with my Alexa Pure. I have the same as you have and I live alone. Drink from it all the time. I’m happy you did a video on Alexa. Thank you!
Been considering a water filtration system. You just helped that company sell a system. Going to invest in this and will also look for a good spigot. Thanks and best wishes.
I watched a few times and looked at comments I dont see this question i have. Is this only for well or city water what about surface water. Like pond creek lake water ? Great video like always God bless you and your family in these times.
Man you bought the EXACT same spigot I bought. I got my Alexapure in 2016. It had the original plastic spigot, but it never leaked. This year I just wanted to upgrade. I'd love to find a stainless steel knob for the lid, like yours.
Today is September 23/2021 and I just received my AlexaPure. I live in Imperial Valley in California n have hopes that it will work good for where I live. Thanks Deep South Homestead for your recommendation 👌👌
have a berky for 14 years at our home off grid in northern ont. never had a problem and will produce lots of pure h2o. we have to let the filters dry for storage when not being used and to purge the filters takes just minutes. we first tried the katidyn system (ceramic) but didn't produce as fast and the filters didn't last long. I would recommend berky to anyone. its not the cost it is the quality .
I have had a Berkey for 2 years and the filters have always been a problem. Berkey has the most awful Customer Service. The prices of their filters just keep rising. I have 4 filters and it still takes forever to filter the water. I scrub them the way they say and still it drags out. The cost is as important as the quality because if you can't afford the huge costs of Berkey, what good is it to you? Additional costs for everything; ss spigot, water reader, flouride filters and black element filters have gone under $100 for 2 to approx. $170 for 2.... yes, cost in the end certainly matters to some as well as the quality.
I have trying to find a good water filtration system but the Berkley was a little pricy for me. I have watched your channel for a while now and trust your judgement so I believe this is the system I will be ordering.
I decide to buy, a get this... A Gravity filtered hot/cold water dispenser with self cleaning UV sterile Technology. It uses all and any of the great filters so I can choose the best.. I bought one for my GYM and over 30 members bought one for their homes. For the price you get a lot more for your money. You tube won't let me show the site were bought it, I don't know why I think they think it is spamming but if you go to purall at US on the end you can figure it out. Just wanted everyone to know because I could have saved 400 dollars and bought this one first. God bless...
Good information. Water is the difference between having a homestead and not. With so many chemicals used in our world I’m pretty concerned about good healthy water.
I own a Berkey because our "city" water is so nasty to look at, let alone drink. I was wondering if the Alexapure filters will work in a Berkey, if anyone knows? I really don't wish to buy a new system if the filters will fit the Berkey. Hate wasting my money, and no, my health isn't a waste but if the filters will fit, that money can be spent on other prepping measures. So if anyone knows it these filters will fit a Berkey, please, let me know, OK? Great Video too and so informative for those who care about their health and well being. Thanks!!!
I just got mine in today and they included that exact stainless steel spigot in the box.. I've flushed it 3 times so far but still having some issues with the water flow.. however that being said I love that it's clean water with absolutely no taste
We’ve got a Berkey that we love, but the black element filters have been out of stock every time I have checked for the past few months. I found out last week that you can use Alexapure filters in your Berkey 🤯 Thankful that my family is going to continue to have clean, safe water.
Thank you I’ve been trying to figure out their filter install. I purchased one recently and see where the Berkey filter goes on the bottom side when attached. Not sure but wondered if it would “dry” out being on top. Thank you Danny
@@DeepSouthHomestead I have had some trouble with it filtering the water. I talked to a lady at the company, she said to immerse it in water for 24 hours that it may have had an air bubble. I just got it back together. It sounds like it's dripping ok,for now anyway.
Thanks for the video! I own one and I take a fine salt grinder and I grind a small amount of Himalayan pink salt into the water. 84 essential minerals in pink salt. I also put a drop of iodine in since pink salt does not have iodine. When you filter out all the mineral content of water using theses filters - you’re essentially drinking dead water. Water rehydrates and replenishes the body mostly from the trace minerals which are essential for body function. In fact, drinking a lot of dead water will dehydrate you, bc it flushes all the minerals out of your body without replacing them.
And pink salt is only %20 sodium so it’s not like drinking salt water, I think it tastes better than dead water. And I also use Lugalos %5 iodine tincture. Also another cool health secret is that in the 1899 Merck’s manual you will find turpentine listed as a cure all for almost every pathogen and illness. Pure Gum Spirits of Pine (organic turpentine) is an extremely powerful medicine. There are records of the slaves having saved the lives of slave owners using it as it was their main remedy for all health problems. The Diamond G brand on amazon has hundreds of reviews detailing borderline miraculous health success stories. Mary Poppins “spoonful of sugar” is actually a reference to how turpentine was consumed. You take a spoonful of sugar and drip drop turpentine onto the sugar until the there is no dry sugar left on the spoon. Take it down with a tall glass of water. Tastes very minty kinda like a strong black licorice almost. I personally had parasites in my stool after using it the first few days. It gets rid of candida, helps pneumonia and kicks a colds behind before it even gets going. The pharmaceutical industry paid a lot of money to launch a campaign in the 50s and 60s warning against its use as an oral medicine- for obvious reasons. This is an ancient remedy and I can vouch that it works. I have had moments of feeling that I definitely caught a bug, or I’m coming down with something, I run to my turpentine and the next day I’m right as rain. I’ve never actually let myself get fully sick and then tried it but I haven’t been sick since food poisoning Christmas 2016. Not even a cold and I know it’s because turpentine cured it before it overtook my immune system. It’s a blood purifier. Pine oil washing out your blood- great in baths too for skin. God bless everyone during this time, I’m glad I have it now more than ever.
You get vitamins and minerals from food, not supposed to get it from water! I have a Reverse Osmosis water filter - pure water! (that's what I was told by the rep who sold it to me)
OMG 😳 I just purchased my Alexapro I thought I had done everything correctly. I even was getting water for my dogs and us out the 2nd day. I filled the top part leaving 4” or so from full and I thought I’d have water when we woke up on our 3rd day. But nope 👎 nothing had went through except maybe 2 cups. I looked it over and couldn’t find what was wrong. The water taste great 👍 the best I’ve ever tried, but I sure wanted more then 2 cups over 12 hours or so. Well watching your video half way through my husband said, hey! Our filter don’t look like that! I put the filter hanging down into the fresh water. 🙄 Oh boy, and I thought I did a great job. 😂 THANK YOU, for doing such a great video I’d still be searching and trying to find out why it’s not working. I can actually hear water running through it right now. Before it was dripping 💧 a drop so slow I didn’t really hear anything. We also received the stainless steal faucet. I guess it’s how they come now a year later. Thanks again for your great video!
Isn't it nice to have this video to see how they set it up? It would be easy to install it a different way that might not work the best. I'm glad to see how they set it up and hear what they say about it. That will be a great help to me when I set mine up. I appreciate the information they give and things they show to make it easier to put it together and use. It helps me to hear information about cautions and care needed in the future too. I'm glad you found this video to watch when you first got yours and I've found it now before I ordered it. I like to see the comments in addition to the video. There was a lot of information in the video, and I like seeing more information in the comments too. I plan to check back here before I place my order and after I get it. I'm using a different kind of filter water pitcher now, but this is on my list along with several other things I want to get as soon as I can.
@@deborahelaine9985 Yes 👍 I am happy I found this video. I could of been thinking I need to send it back cause it sure wasn’t working very well. Everything is working great now. I love it, I really do! The water tastes great and it comes out quickly now that I put the filter in the right way. 🙈😂 I highly recommend this everyone! Good luck with yours. 😊
I just got mine Alexapure system in the mail. I washed both tanks, let them air dry, I cook up water let it cool and pour into the top tank to have mine water filter
That water system looks great and I want one with the stainless tap too! I too am concerned about safe water and don't like the chemicals that are added like fluoride, etc. Thanks for the demo.
Best review of this water system. I bought this today. Will be getting a couple more filters in the coming weeks. The stand is sold out. I'm sure I can find it elsewhere.
: )Thank you for the video my. Quick question for you, how do you go about cleaning your filter? Thank you. In my opinion if cleaned a certain way these filters as well as the Berkey water filters and other similar water filters can last almost indefinitely, working/ running like new, like it did the first month of operation, after every cleaning.
Hey I forgot to ask, Whats the name of the hand pump for a well in case power loss. I forgot and I want to make sure we have it. Its getting Dark and we know the days HE told us about are here. Blessings
Danny - I ordered this on your recommendation. They sent me a filter that increases the TDS after “filtration” and they claim TDS doesn’t matter! My meter DOES work - the well water tests 422 TDS before Alexa and 473 AFTER. I’ve run several fills through. They won’t call me back or send a replacement. They just keep telling me they can’t comment on TDS numbers and I should go by what their website says!
Danny thank you for sharing this video. I too was wondering which filter system to go with. I like the stainless spigot. Good information! Have a Blessed Day Friend!
We have an under-sink R.O. filter, which is great. But do I need something like an Alexa Pure if the electricity goes out? Don't cities have generators? (we live in a small city) Also, how do you know when the Alexa Pure filter needs to be changed?
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Do you know if this particular stainless steel spigot will work w a Berkey? If so, we'll get it.
@@homesteadingintheheartland8106 I don't see why it wouldn't. But Berkey has a stainless spigot you can purchase.
@@homesteadingintheheartland8106 How do you like your Berkey? I have some friends that have one.
@@outdoorgal9602 love love love it!
So did this work well on the Alexapure system?
Wow, this is a PERFECT example of why you should NEVER judge a book by the cover! Here is this guy standing in a half finished cabin with exposed insulation, in overalls, just delivering an EXCELLENT review! Reminds me of the stories of Sam Walton, who was for a period of time the richest man in America, yet purportedly went around in an old pick up truck. Love it! Thank you for the great review. :)
Have had my Alexapure for a couple + years. Love it. No problem ever with the plastic spigot (lucky me). I go out of town once a year and I empty the stainless water containers, remove the filters and place them in plastic ziplock bags filled with water. I store them in the fridge until I return. Then set up the system again, and walla, works instantly. I've never had a problem. Great, great product.
Keilo - 👍thanks for the tip. 💝
From Lil Giant Thank you very much for the tip on the refrigerated filters.
FYI It is spelled voila. (Has an accent on the a but do not know how to do on this keyboard.) French for “There it is,” or “Presto” type situation. Pronounced similarly as your spelling walla, but with a v in front. Vwalla!
The other word is voici, (vwa see) French for “Here it is.” 👍😉 Sorry if I am being too nerdy.
I thought of the same thing - remove the filter & put it in a glass of water, if you are going to be gone a few days. Wouldn't this work?
@@kittybeck151 If the glass if big enough, I'm sure it would.
Love mine too. I’ve had it for a year and not one problem. I haven’t changed my plastic spigot either. I love it!
You are right. We had a major electricity outage a few months ago here in Texas in below freezing temps and practically everyone's water along with electricity went out. This would have been a GAME CHANGER to have. That experience really showed me that having sustainable things that dont rely on grid or gov regulation is crucial!
You are so right!
Independent backup systems can be a lifesaver - literally or figuratively.
And mostly, good backup systems make great primary systems too!
Yep
Yes you are right. All of us in our rural road in TX Panhandle figure off grid prep is especially crucial because MILLIONS new residents and businesses moving to Texas every year. Our grid is stressed no matter what we are told. So thankful for you Danny.
I’ve had my alexapure almost a year. So pleased with it. I ordered a stainless spigot when I ordered the alexapure, kept the plastic as a backup. Y’all be blessed. 💜🙏🏼💜
Mine came with a beautiful, heavy duty, stainless steel spigot.
Thank you Danny and thank to Alexapure for listening to Danny.
It is a wonderful system and we will be recommending it to everyone we know.
Danny... Thanks buddy!
I've researched them all and this one is the absolute best. With 4 filters you are good for 20000 gallons. That is 6 years in my home. Fantastic machine
Two brilliant hydrologists I know have AlexaPure. They like Berkey too but found it interesting they use AlexaPure and like you Danny they like stainless steel.
Awesome, I found this vid. I just bought one a week ago from My Patriot. One stainless spigot came with it and a stand. I bought over $1,000.00 for the order, bought several items from them to keep on hand . 🤗💖
I like that this has a brushed stainless finish and not polished stainless like the Berkey. Polished tends to be even worse for fingerprints than brushed. I also think brushed looks more attractive.
I appreciate your input on making this product better. I ordered from My Patriot Supply and was pleased that it came with the stainless steel spigot! This is an awesome system especially for the money.
I did extensive search and your recommendation sold me on the Alexia, i received it 6months ago and im 100% pleased,i purchased 3 extra filters,i came back to you cause my filter now needs cleaning,which seams to be easy enough,we have city water that stinks bad of chlorine, not now! I found that the unit you have,which is the one i have fits perfectly on a 5 gallon water dispense,thank you so much for the info!
My wife and I have had a Berkey system for over five years and have enjoyed pure water every since. Our dogs knew the difference right away. No chlorine smell. We have had the water tested with excellent results. In that length of time we have changed the filters once. Good luck with your system.
THank you and I agree... When things start to get ugly... water will be worth more than gold
Good morning my brother. We have a Berkey and love it. Going to buy another the largest so we can water the dogs with good water as well. I could end this by saying have a blessed day but we both know if we woke up it is a blessed day and if we don't have a good day shame on us!
Wow!!! Thank you Danny!! We JUST went through this very situation!!
We were just shocked at the Berkey prices, & couldn’t- go it!
This -will be our choice, we thank you so much for your help in researching this! Bless you and Miss Wanda richly and forever Danny!!
Just got one, the filter takes 24 hrs to cycle, will be touching base with the company~ Thank you for the use of the discount code!
Thank you so much for a great, informative review. I have looked at many water filtrations systems for all the reasons you mentioned and this has helped me make up my mind.
There's no security without water security.
I live in a city in the state of Rhode Island so I have zero survival skills. Thanks so much for making this video! I’m going to buy one today.
Just wanted to say "thank you" for the demo on the Alexa Pure Pro...my hubby and i just now ordered it. I was leaning towards the Berkey but you changed my mind. We also got one extra filter (hope to get a couple more soon), the stand and ordered the SS on Amazon thru your link. We are new to your vlog and Mrs. Wanda's vlog as well....we are oldsters learning so many new things from y'all! Thanks for all the hard work you put into your videos. I grew up in the Deep South (AL) and y'all sound like home!
I also got alexapure because in an emergency you don't have to find a way to prime the filters.
I have an. Alexapure and a Berkey. Love them both.
Irma Wing, do the filters from the Alexapure work in the Berkey? I have a Berkey and was wondering if they will interchange? Thanks for any information you can share.
Sharon Lee Lockhart they are not interchangeable. I bought extras for each one
@@irmawing591 Thank you for that help. I guess I will be reduced to buying new filters for my Berkey as I just can't rationalize the purchase price of a Alexapure right now at least. Thanks again, have a great day!!!
Sharon Lee Lockhart I have Berkey filters in my Alexapure right now. It fits great. Berkey advertises that their filters can be used with competitors gravity filter systems.
I mounted mine on a tall hang painted milk can and it sits in a designated corner out the kitchen. I also used a old cutting board with 3 screws that are half screwed in and fit within the inner lid of the milk can. Keeps the board from moving around
We love the Alexapure water system! Used it for 5 years at our old farm - had no issues with the very first spigot they sent. If you get mineral buildup just wash with vinegar it will remove any residue just fine. But at our new farm we have salt water softner & the Alexapure will not filter out salt water guys. :( We have put it in storage with extra filters for grid down situations. Hopefully, we can get rid of the salt purification system eventually...I miss my Alexapure water - it's the best. My Patriot Supply is awesome for seeds too guys.
Thanks for the extra information!
Hi Danny, My husband cut a piece of wood into a square and painted it white, then he cut a piece of flat copper, our water filter sits on the copper and the copper sits on the piece of wood at the kitchen sink, every now and then I check under the wood to make sure it's not going moldy, we have had it there for 5 years without mold or any problems. Greetings from Sydney.
Alexapure is on it's way from My Patriot Supply! Can't wait!
You will love it.
We have been using the Alexapure Pro with two filter elements for years now. We use a berkey sight glass spigot on ours. We like seeing the water level. Absolutely love it.
We have a Berkey stored as a backup.
Would that be a royal/imperial sight-glass spigot? No fitting problems?
Being able to see the water level would be a bonus as long as it doesn't cause problems - or the problem of leaking or breakage can be quickly and easily fixed with parts already on hand (without the visual, probably) if need be.
We ordered ours a few months ago, it came with the stainless spigot and we've had no problems at all.
This is an absolutely awesome review. Looking for a Berkey alternative. Have watched several reviews. Yours is the best. Thank you!
Great review we are tryin to get rid of all our plastic stuff.
Awww... THANK YOU Danny for sharing all your knowledge with us. I plan to get this when my tax return comes in. Have been wanting a water purifier for many years. But, just couldn't afford it. This is a good price and hopefully, I can swing it. I've been buying bottled water for years as the water we have here is great, but they add chlorine to it, so I don't use it other than bathing and doing wash. This is perfect timing for me actually. You are ONE in a million Mr. Danny! What a blessing. Love you and Wanda!! XOX
You can't trust bottled water. Filtered water is the way to go!
I've got a rainbarrell. Do I need to boil the water before I put it in the Alexapure?
I swapped out the charcoal filters for a ceramic filters. Works great.
This is very timely! I have been looking into getting something like this. The Berkey was just too pricey for me. We have been buying our drinking water from Walmart for several years, and I'm pretty tired of having to lug all those gallon jugs, not to mention just adding to the plastic in the landfills.
We have spent so much money on bottled water I could probably have paid for both a Berkey and a Alexapure
As soon as we can,
We too will be getting the Alexapure. Dave Hodges swears by it !👍
Thank you for the video my Friend💞
*Take a Ziploc bag seal, the thinnest part of the two pieces cut it from the bag and tape it to the outside of the bottom chamber, could also use a paper clip, one of those plastic coated twist ties etc. You will see the flow rate is increased exponentially it is extremely rapid, could also drill a very small hole through at the top of the bottom chamber. For now I'm just using a 1-inch piece of a ziplock bag seal taped to the outside bottom chamber.*
can you show me how to do this please
We have had a Berkey for years while on gird and it made a huge difference, now that we are off gird it still the best item we ever have invested in, the Aqua pure is just as good as the Berkey we have had both and they are equal I recommend it to every one to have. Berkey do cost more than the Alexa, but over all its based on you budget.
Berkey has a stainless, same price, we have a spare all the time just in case.
I am glad to see that you are now a MY PATRIOT SUPPLY affiliate. I was getting ready to order one of those so now I will do so trough your link.
Hi Danny! Great choice! I love my Alexapure and use a stainless steel counter to keep track of my water mileage! Currently have about 338 gallons!!! I purchased an extra filter...I'm only using one filter at a time. Originally, I flushed the filter four times in the beginning! :)
I take my filter with me when I travel. Each filter processes 5,000 gallons of water. Research and price won me over, as Berkey was too pricey and the filter situation was out of budget.
Angela Baker Great idea with the gallon counter. Can you share with me where you got that?
Thanks!
Lane
Yes, good idea to count the gallons. It did say that when the amount of water flow is significantly reduced (not due to having dried out) it's an indication that it's time to change the filter, so if you don't keep track you will still know when the filter needs to be changed.
Thank-you for the tip on the spigot from Amazon!..................Goodlookin out.
I’ve had my Alexa Pure for a couple years. I love it 😻
How often do you change the filters? I noticed a bad smell in our water after a few weeks
@@amandaalexis-bear8734 -I change every 5000 gallons of water
But this year I made my own self gravity drip water filter system using one 6 gallon bucket for catch water and one 5 gallon bucket for the unfiltered water with a water filter and 2 gamma lids .. for me it works better and goes further ..
Thanks Danny. I just ordered the Alexa pure. I’ve been debating whether to get another Berkey Imperial or this one. I went to the Berkey site this morning and I couldn’t even order one due to back log. I bought this one with no problems. Thank GOD its not as known as Berkey. Blessings Brother and you too Wanda 😘🙏🏻
Great Video Danny !!!...God Bless You and Wanda and all your Families !!!
Great info thanks, we just bought one with a military discount....
Has anyone else noticed the Alexapure filters are not working as well as they used to ? I've been using this system for years and I used to get a solid 10 months out of each filter before it needed changed..now with these new 2020 filters I'm noticing after only ONE month, my last 2 filters are slowing down to the point that my 10 model filters used to.
Great review, very helpful!!! Thank you!!!!
Great review. Anyone considering this needs to watch it.
I love my Alexa Pure. Seems it works just like the Berkey? I’m very very happy with my Alexa Pure. I have the same as you have and I live alone. Drink from it all the time. I’m happy you did a video on Alexa. Thank you!
Been considering a water filtration system. You just helped that company sell a system. Going to invest in this and will also look for a good spigot. Thanks and best wishes.
Bought one a couple years ago😉😉i did tons of research too,best bang for your buck,and i got it on sale😉💜
How's that filter holding up? I just got one from INFOWARS Store. They are coming with that same stainless spigot now.
I bet the company loved you calling them several times🤣. Great review!
I got mine from your link and it came with the stainless spigot just today!
Yes I found it does take at least 4 times to flush out a new filter.
I got mine today ✊🇺🇸 I also got 2 more filters like you 👍🏻 I also got the stand and extra Steel spigot.. Water is good 👍🏻
My daughter has one and loves it..
Why is it 269.99$ on alexapure and 169.99 thru Patriot Supply? Explain please. patriot supply is SLACKING HEAVY on order shipments
I've been looking towards this model. Your video is very informative. Thanks.
I watched a few times and looked at comments I dont see this question i have. Is this only for well or city water what about surface water. Like pond creek lake water ? Great video like always God bless you and your family in these times.
I was wondering the same thing. Will this filter creek, pond or well water?
Did the company every produce a stainless spigot with a clear tube to show the water level?
Man you bought the EXACT same spigot I bought. I got my Alexapure in 2016. It had the original plastic spigot, but it never leaked. This year I just wanted to upgrade.
I'd love to find a stainless steel knob for the lid, like yours.
I have the model with the stainless spigot. Just set it up today.
Thank you! We just got ours and it leaks! Just ordered the one on Amazon. Can't wait to start using!
Today is September 23/2021 and I just received my AlexaPure. I live in Imperial Valley in California n have hopes that it will work good for where I live. Thanks Deep South Homestead for your recommendation 👌👌
have a berky for 14 years at our home off grid in northern ont. never had a problem and will produce lots of pure h2o. we have to let the filters dry for storage when not being used and to purge the filters takes just minutes. we first tried the katidyn system (ceramic) but didn't produce as fast and the filters didn't last long. I would recommend berky to anyone. its not the cost it is the quality .
I have had a Berkey for 2 years and the filters have always been a problem. Berkey has the most awful Customer Service. The prices of their filters just keep rising. I have 4 filters and it still takes forever to filter the water. I scrub them the way they say and still it drags out. The cost is as important as the quality because if you can't afford the huge costs of Berkey, what good is it to you? Additional costs for everything; ss spigot, water reader, flouride filters and black element filters have gone under $100 for 2 to approx. $170 for 2.... yes, cost in the end certainly matters to some as well as the quality.
I love my Alexapure!! Plastic spigot fine. Although, I may order the stainless steel spigot.
Thing about the Alexa Pro is also it is quite portable.
The one I just got from infowars had a stainless spigot. They finally found a manufacturer I guess
I have trying to find a good water filtration system but the Berkley was a little pricy for me. I have watched your channel for a while now and trust your judgement so I believe this is the system I will be ordering.
I wonder if you have a leak in a stopper? When I look in the top I always have a 1/2 inch of water at the bottom.
I decide to buy, a get this... A Gravity filtered hot/cold water dispenser with self cleaning UV sterile Technology. It uses all and any of the great filters so I can choose the best.. I bought one for my GYM and over 30 members bought one for their homes. For the price you get a lot more for your money. You tube won't let me show the site were bought it, I don't know why I think they think it is spamming but if you go to purall at US on the end you can figure it out. Just wanted everyone to know because I could have saved 400 dollars and bought this one first. God bless...
Good information. Water is the difference between having a homestead and not. With so many chemicals used in our world I’m pretty concerned about good healthy water.
I own a Berkey because our "city" water is so nasty to look at, let alone drink. I was wondering if the Alexapure filters will work in a Berkey, if anyone knows? I really don't wish to buy a new system if the filters will fit the Berkey. Hate wasting my money, and no, my health isn't a waste but if the filters will fit, that money can be spent on other prepping measures. So if anyone knows it these filters will fit a Berkey, please, let me know, OK? Great Video too and so informative for those who care about their health and well being. Thanks!!!
That is a good question.
I just got mine in today and they included that exact stainless steel spigot in the box.. I've flushed it 3 times so far but still having some issues with the water flow.. however that being said I love that it's clean water with absolutely no taste
We’ve got a Berkey that we love, but the black element filters have been out of stock every time I have checked for the past few months. I found out last week that you can use Alexapure filters in your Berkey 🤯 Thankful that my family is going to continue to have clean, safe water.
Just got mine set up and it came with the stainless spigot.
Thank you I’ve been trying to figure out their filter install. I purchased one recently and see where the Berkey filter goes on the bottom side when attached. Not sure but wondered if it would “dry” out being on top. Thank you Danny
I just ordered one!! I hope I like it!! I'm tired of carting gallons from Walmart!! And going into town just for drinking water!
We are well pleased with ours.
@@DeepSouthHomestead I have had some trouble with it filtering the water. I talked to a lady at the company, she said to immerse it in water for 24 hours that it may have had an air bubble. I just got it back together. It sounds like it's dripping ok,for now anyway.
They are sending me a new filter...The first one just does not want to work!! It's been an experience!!
Thanks for the review. I just bought one due to your information. 🤟✌️
Thanks for the video! I own one and I take a fine salt grinder and I grind a small amount of Himalayan pink salt into the water. 84 essential minerals in pink salt. I also put a drop of iodine in since pink salt does not have iodine. When you filter out all the mineral content of water using theses filters - you’re essentially drinking dead water. Water rehydrates and replenishes the body mostly from the trace minerals which are essential for body function. In fact, drinking a lot of dead water will dehydrate you, bc it flushes all the minerals out of your body without replacing them.
And pink salt is only %20 sodium so it’s not like drinking salt water, I think it tastes better than dead water. And I also use Lugalos %5 iodine tincture. Also another cool health secret is that in the 1899 Merck’s manual you will find turpentine listed as a cure all for almost every pathogen and illness. Pure Gum Spirits of Pine (organic turpentine) is an extremely powerful medicine. There are records of the slaves having saved the lives of slave owners using it as it was their main remedy for all health problems. The Diamond G brand on amazon has hundreds of reviews detailing borderline miraculous health success stories. Mary Poppins “spoonful of sugar” is actually a reference to how turpentine was consumed. You take a spoonful of sugar and drip drop turpentine onto the sugar until the there is no dry sugar left on the spoon. Take it down with a tall glass of water. Tastes very minty kinda like a strong black licorice almost. I personally had parasites in my stool after using it the first few days. It gets rid of candida, helps pneumonia and kicks a colds behind before it even gets going. The pharmaceutical industry paid a lot of money to launch a campaign in the 50s and 60s warning against its use as an oral medicine- for obvious reasons. This is an ancient remedy and I can vouch that it works. I have had moments of feeling that I definitely caught a bug, or I’m coming down with something, I run to my turpentine and the next day I’m right as rain. I’ve never actually let myself get fully sick and then tried it but I haven’t been sick since food poisoning Christmas 2016. Not even a cold and I know it’s because turpentine cured it before it overtook my immune system. It’s a blood purifier. Pine oil washing out your blood- great in baths too for skin. God bless everyone during this time, I’m glad I have it now more than ever.
You get vitamins and minerals from food, not supposed to get it from water! I have a Reverse Osmosis water filter - pure water! (that's what I was told by the rep who sold it to me)
OMG 😳 I just purchased my Alexapro I thought I had done everything correctly. I even was getting water for my dogs and us out the 2nd day. I filled the top part leaving 4” or so from full and I thought I’d have water when we woke up on our 3rd day. But nope 👎 nothing had went through except maybe 2 cups. I looked it over and couldn’t find what was wrong. The water taste great 👍 the best I’ve ever tried, but I sure wanted more then 2 cups over 12 hours or so. Well watching your video half way through my husband said, hey! Our filter don’t look like that! I put the filter hanging down into the fresh water. 🙄 Oh boy, and I thought I did a great job. 😂 THANK YOU, for doing such a great video I’d still be searching and trying to find out why it’s not working. I can actually hear water running through it right now. Before it was dripping 💧 a drop so slow I didn’t really hear anything.
We also received the stainless steal faucet. I guess it’s how they come now a year later. Thanks again for your great video!
Isn't it nice to have this video to see how they set it up? It would be easy to install it a different way that might not work the best. I'm glad to see how they set it up and hear what they say about it. That will be a great help to me when I set mine up.
I appreciate the information they give and things they show to make it easier to put it together and use.
It helps me to hear information about cautions and care needed in the future too.
I'm glad you found this video to watch when you first got yours and I've found it now before I ordered it.
I like to see the comments in addition to the video. There was a lot of information in the video, and I like seeing more information in the comments too.
I plan to check back here before I place my order and after I get it.
I'm using a different kind of filter water pitcher now, but this is on my list along with several other things I want to get as soon as I can.
@@deborahelaine9985 Yes 👍 I am happy I found this video. I could of been thinking I need to send it back cause it sure wasn’t working very well. Everything is working great now. I love it, I really do! The water tastes great and it comes out quickly now that I put the filter in the right way. 🙈😂 I highly recommend this everyone! Good luck with yours. 😊
I just got mine Alexapure system in the mail. I washed both tanks, let them air dry, I cook up water let it cool and pour into the top tank to have mine water filter
Just got my Alexapure! Super stoked.
That water system looks great and I want one with the stainless tap too! I too am concerned about safe water and don't like the chemicals that are added like fluoride, etc. Thanks for the demo.
Just got mine a few days ago and it's great. The water it produces tastes like Fiji bottled water.
Best review of this water system. I bought this today. Will be getting a couple more filters in the coming weeks. The stand is sold out. I'm sure I can find it elsewhere.
does it do river water?
I have an alexapure i love it want another one the water is wonderful to drink and refreshing
👍Looks like a Berkey. Thanks for the info.💝
Can't you keep the top full in the case your gone and it will eventually run to the bottom container? That way nothing can or will dry out.
: )Thank you for the video my. Quick question for you, how do you go about cleaning your filter?
Thank you.
In my opinion if cleaned a certain way these filters as well as the Berkey water filters and other similar water filters can last almost indefinitely, working/ running like new, like it did the first month of operation, after every cleaning.
Got mine got stainless with it rocks fresh water !! Amazzzzzzing
Hey I forgot to ask, Whats the name of the hand pump for a well in case power loss. I forgot and I want to make sure we have it. Its getting Dark and we know the days HE told us about are here. Blessings
Pitcher pump
I'm very happy with my Alexa Pure. I put the stainless spigot on it.
Danny - I ordered this on your recommendation.
They sent me a filter that increases the TDS after “filtration” and they claim TDS doesn’t matter!
My meter DOES work - the well water tests 422 TDS before Alexa and 473 AFTER. I’ve run several fills through.
They won’t call me back or send a replacement. They just keep telling me they can’t comment on TDS numbers and I should go by what their website says!
Danny thank you for sharing this video. I too was wondering which filter system to go with. I like the stainless spigot. Good information! Have a Blessed Day Friend!
We have an under-sink R.O. filter, which is great. But do I need something like an Alexa Pure if the electricity goes out? Don't cities have generators? (we live in a small city) Also, how do you know when the Alexa Pure filter needs to be changed?
Great review!! You have some great ideas and thoughts of improving the homestead!
That’s great guys! We’ve spent the last year getting rid of all the plastic We can.
Thanks for info.
❤ the video 👍👍👍
Thanks for the information and video.. Helps making a decision on what to get. Thanks my Brother, stay safe and focused.🇺🇸🙏