DIY Water Filter - Homemade "High-Volume" Water Filter - Easy DIY (makes tap water taste great!)
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- DIY Water Filter. Homemade "High-Volume" Water Filter. Easy DIY. Fast Filtering - makes a glassful in seconds (whole gallon in just over 3 minutes). low cost ~ only $7.00 for supplies ($6 for the carbon and $1 for the coffee filters). with proper maintenance it should last for years. removes virtually all sediment, any bad odors/smells/tastes and over 200 chemical contaminants (including herbicides, pesticides, pharmaceuticals etc.). i constructed it mainly to make my tap water taste good (it's so full of chlorine and other junk, i can barely keep it down). use the filtered water for drinking, cooking, making ice etc. works perfect with any tap water (rain water too). can also be used with pond/river water (just boil it first, to remove any pathogens) then put it thru the filter. tips: construct using a one liter bottle and the whole carton of carbon for maximum filtering. double up the screen inside the bottle cap if necessary. use a new coffee filter between uses. when done using it, discard the coffee filter and remove diffuser to dry.
the more or bigger holes on the cap will let the flow of water be faster or slower but to much holes and water passing too fast does not let the carbon do it`s work,,,actually the slower the better , water then keeps more contact with the carbon to do it`s job...is not about speed of flow ,is about efficiency to remove particulates!
If you want it to be fast, just use more carbon. That way the water is in contact with the carbon for longer. The carbon will also last longer that way.
Or, just let it filter slowly.
You need to send a sample to a lab. One sample of straight tap water and one filtered. That way you can see everything your filter is removing
I made one of these but I didn't have the metal screen to put in the cap. In spite of my washing the charcoal the water kept putting out black particles so I moved the coffee filter to the end of the process. I put a funnel into a 2-liter bottle and the coffee filter into the bowl of the funnel, then use the homemade water filter over that. Works pretty well.
But how do you change the paper filter after every use?
@@georgechristoforou991 I'm no longer using a funnel. Currently I am laying the coffee filter into a collander, and the collander sits atop a plastic pitcher to fill up with the filtered water.
This really helped my science fair project on filtering water! Thank you
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THAT´S what I was looking for as an EASY SOLUTION to build active carbon water filter. Great man, thanks!!! =D
This will save a lot of lives ! Well done !
Depending on what kind of hazard is in the water, don't put too much faith in charcoal alone to save your life. It removes unpleasant tastes, chlorine, sediment, and VOCs; but it does not remove inorganic substances (which includes heavy metals), or all pathogens.
@@TheBryce98 : That's why using one or two inches of quarter inch pea gravel first, and then put a filter over that and then two inches of clean course sand and filter, then the activated charcoal. It's always good to get the water tested first, because if it's city water you might just want to use activated charcoal only. If it's for camping and unknown water quality it's better to boil it after filtering it.
try putting diatomaceous earth in the middle layer, or 2 separate layers, perhaps you'll only need to use half the amount of charcoal.
Or maybe course sand? Ye's it will will slow down the flow but it gives the carbon more contact time.
Thank you for posting this. Here in central Italy, the water is super hard and I’m tired of buying bottled water. I’ll try this method out.m
Did you try it? If so, how did it work out?
I am trying to figure out how to make this a bigger ersion and attach it to my shower 😁 or hang it in my shower..
our water is HORRIFIC here in Clearwater Florida (ironic, right?)
I like your idea
Or Wash my car!
shower filters are cheap 20 dollars
I just bought an attachment at Walmart.
Did you manage to figure it out cuz I want to do it too
I crushed up my carbon little bit finer and it works a little bit better.👍 thanks
sweet 🙂
If you add activated alumina aka aluminum oxide in the filter media, fluoridation and arsenic can be removed too.
@@fml5910 Sodium fluoride is technically industrial waste, that's intentionally added.
Thanks for the video. I just watched it this morning, went to Walmart and bought the stuff I needed and did exactly as you said and it worked great! It took the chlorine odor and bad taste out of our tap water in addition to clearing up all the sediment that is in the tap water. So THANK YOU! QUESTION: I refilled one of our 5 Gallon water bottles and have about a dozen to go and plan on filling one a day until they're all full. Do you need to let the activated carbon dry out before each use? Thanks again!
I believe so, yes
I would say, no, if it's similar to SEALED units purchased at retail that install on the sink faucet, or refrigerator.
I worked in pet stores with aquarium. No it doesn't have to dry out! If this was the case the fish in the tanks would get sick and people wouldn't want aquariums because of the hassle that would create!
Wow! I'm rebuilding my store bought filter! This is exciting
This is clever. I'm going to try it on the new rain showerhead I was gifted. Thank you!
How did it work?
IM lucky in my small town, we have great water, but even with that, I use a big Berkey water system. AWESOME video!
great stuff man we all appriciate it
I've seen some people use an activated charcoal, black carbon, silica & play sand for a filter. One guy suggested Diotamcous Earth as well.
Can you please list the materials used. It would really help me. By the way great video
- Active carbon
- Strainer
- Coffee filter
- 1 litre plastic bottle
- Bottle cap
- Mesh wire
- Drill/ something to make holes
- Metal plate/ tin can topper
I like your video. Just a suggestion, you could use the bottom of the bottle as your upper diffuser; just drill more holes.
He said it in the video.
I think the screen for the cap may be the same size as a stainless steel diffuser found in the end of the sink tap . the taps often have more than one screen . maybe a person could use one from there. nice video I think in going to build one . I wonder if it filters fluoride out
I was thinking that, too.
I made one as well and run each cup through several times. Works well thanks!
you're welcome 🙂✔
im gonna do this for my amazing angels (my fish) .
Hello, I found this video while in search of a solution to my super chlorinated (because if covid) city tap water. I’ve been picking up RO water from the fish store once a week for a year but it’s tiresome for 9 tanks. How did this work out for your angel fish? I’m planning to try it
Thanks for making this video. Does this method remove Fluoride as well?
LAIDBACKMANNER no fluoride can be removed by adding a pinch of soluble humic acid
LOL you must live in Flint, Michigan for your water to look all grey like that.
I like videos like these keep up the good work.
central valley cali water looks like thats also
+DrushepMusic Ive been to california, the water there is disgusting. I had to always buy bottled water when I was there.
Super Nova Nevada water looks like that
Super Nova That's how my water looks and I live in IN.
Louisville KY water looks worse than that. Ohio river is polluted.
i like this setup, only thing i would add would be some filter floss in the cap to make sure you dont get no charcoal residue in the cup,
Hard water...I know the problem.
Excellent "Manual" with great close-ups. Great upload on an important topic.
Thank you very much desertsun02 & GOD bless
Would this soften the water as well?
Awesome and simple!!! Can the bottle be cut shorter to fit the filter under the facet and over the glass or container you want at the same time? That way you do not have to hold it or manually transfer the filtered water to the glass you want to fill.
Nice, but you could put some ink or colored water to filter and show if the output is cleared, and/or check the water in a microscope.
Fantastic! I have a country place on a well with water so full of iron sediments that it's orange and tastes like rusty nails. This filter should be perfect for it. Many thanks!
Stainless mesh would be ideal than window screen.
Love the video. How long will this filter last before needing to be changed and what are the signs to indicate that it needs to be changed? 😊☺
Probably taste wise ? I've been using Zerowater filters lately but since they jacked up their prices, I'm pursuing alternatives. Zerowater does come with a battery powered gauge but going by actual taste is the best gauge in my opinion.
thank you for sharing your knowledge with us.
awesome set up...going to build mine this weekend!!!!!
I have a well and although I and cook and obv shower with my water, it tastes gross. It's a very strong iron and mineral taste. I wonder if this would work well enough to make it drinkable. I'm spending a fortune on bottled water and I'm picky about which kind too and of course it's not the cheapest 🙄🙄🙄
It works, I think Brita filters are a similar thing
You always have the best videos. 98% bullshit free.
hi and thanks. only 98%? (i try to make them 100% BS free) 👍🙂
Nice work, enjoy the videos and ideas.
I am currently making a water filter reusing an old Britta filter. I got the activated carbon but I found out that there was also ion-exchange resin in it. I am not sure what all activated carbon removes? How important is the ion stuff? Also do you or anyone that may see this know where I can get it, in the form that I need? Thanks in advance for any help given.
Also, keep up the great work. Love your channel
Love this !! Thanks for sharing.
thanks much!
Really neat. Now If only there was a way to find something other than plastic and aluminum as part of the filter.
hi. there's no aluminum used in this setup (so that's good). the lid (diffuser) is steel or a steel alloy. the bottle itself is plastic but i don't see that as an issue. almost all of the water goes through the center area so there's no contact with the plastic. and the water that does touch the bottle only touches it for a few seconds (much too short of a time to cause any issue). maybe you could line the bottle with something. copper foil maybe? i've bought some of that but never used it in a project yet.
Wow...Thanks So Much, definitely try it. We have well water so I'm sure I will be able to tell the difference...thanks!
Love this idea! I make my own charcoal and blitz it in the blender to a dust. Have you any idea of how to incorporate this free source into your filter. Coffee Filter paper and a seive is what I've been using and I need to upgrade.
I have tried powder also. The filters from the store use granuels or solid carbon block both use pressurized house water to push water thru the filter. Reading up on water leads me to think any filter will improve things filter it 2 times. Get better water. Chlorine breaks down" Roundup" in commercial water systems.......some contaminants will evoporate out of water at high temp
How often do you need to replace the activated carbon? Does it need to stay wet or should it get dry between use?
I have to make one of these for my homework
This is so cool!
Does anyone know if you could throw the old carbon in the garden? Any benefit in putting it in the garden instead of the dump? I realize that it wouldn't contribute much to the compost pile, but would it hurt it?
What is the proper maintenance to keep this going for years? Just putting it out to dry...I'm so curious
+Keko Jones hi there. the proper care and maintenance would be: pulling out the metal diffuser and drying it off to prevent rusting. removing the wet coffee filter after use to prevent mold buildup near and on the surface of the carbon. replacing screen in bottle cap if necessary and then just don't knock it over and it should last for years. (activated carbon can last up to 5 months - under constant use - so if used a couple hours each day, it should last several years)
+desertsun02 thanks for the info I've been a fan of your DIY projects ever since the Home Depot bucket A/C & even tried out the filter on a box fan which worked wonders...
desertsun02 I am doing this tomorrow, anyone knows where I can get carbon, please reply
jose hernandez
best place i know of is walmart
+jose hernandez pet stores or supplies for fish tanks? You van also make it a little larger and add a layer of sand
Thank You for the great video and information. T will try this.
Hello desertsun02, Great video thanks for the idea! I am a novice and interested in doing this, can I ask you a question about carbon mesh size? I've read that basically the finer the mesh the more advantage you get with contact time & purity, BUT at the cost of SLOW filtration. Basically you have pros & cons, to each his own preference!!
The water passes thru your filter very quickly. Do you know what size mesh of carbon you are using? I would actually prefer more contact time with the carbon, I have more of a wait for it preference...I'm looking at purchasing bulk carbon and it'd be cool to have a reference point for this video in relation to mesh size. The mesh sizes available to me are 4x8, 8x16, 8x24, 12x30, 12x50, and 12x60. Would love to know what size you're using for a speed reference! Thanks desertsun!
That would be good knowledge to have! What did you determine?
I love this channel.
When and how do you know the filter goes bad?
Thanks
hi. i just go by the look, taste and smell of it. when what comes out starts looking even a little bit like what went in, it's time to change the carbon.
This man could cure Corona virus
You are a hero, thank you (^_^)!!!
How often do you need to change out the charcoal?
hi. all depends on how much you use it.
Clever. Appreciate the helpful vid.
What do I have to do to it to make it last long
Bravo maestro!
you should try it but with actual contaminated maybe from a creek or some foreign body of water
It takes a second to get a slap for wasting water filtered aswell drained just by letting open the faucet all the time. ;) But wondering how so much junk gets into the system. But tested a half tap water filled 200 ml porcelain drying dish (concave, no vertical walls) sitting on the radiator. And got a ring of about 2 mm height (level height of dish just about were the water was at start) of orange stuff and some crystall shinyness.
🤔 mmmmm need to try that one .... thanks
Is the carbon the same kind you would use in a fish tank? I should be able to buy this at any pet store.
Yes
nice man! love your vids!
*how to make clear ice*
Do not waste even a drop of water
Cheers man, this is lovely! How often should I change the carbons? How many liters can I do?
hi there. it lasts a while. from several weeks to several months. just depends on how much you use it. you can tell when it needs to be changed by the quality of water it generates. also having a TDS meter helps. those are cheap (like ten dollars) and can be found on amazon.
You're amazing.
Experienced Helpers, please... When the filter is not in use, it should be open and semi-drying, or what?
What did you find out?
will it filter rust particles and is it necessary to use the coffee filter?
in Utah water doesn't look like this.... but in the part where I live the tap water taste like purified bottled water actually
Does this remove fluoride and chlorine?
Dk thats what i need t know
hi there. yep, it removes both.
@@Ic_truth
No it's not remove fluride and all another chemical, bleach etc, only way to get pure water is water distilling or reverse osmosis.
For example you put salt in water and mix up,water is salty and it's going true any filters and taste salty but when you distilling salty water it's separate water from salt,water turns tasteless like it's must to be and salt stay on the bottom because it's heavier to steam molecules, same like rain gives you pure water untill it's contact with another dirty things. You welcome.
You would have to take a parts per million tester and do a before-and-after test. Whatever parts per million is left let's say it went from 200 parts-per-million to 100 that means it reduced 50% of whatever was in there including fluoride and chlorine. But activated charcoal may or may not take out more chlorine than other hard minerals either way it's known for having tons of surface area and tiny holes all throw out carbon and so it just absorbs everything except the water
@@elvijsdzenis9782 And yet boiling the water will not filter fluoride at all either unless you capture the evaporation and use that as water. But it will filter up to 95% of the chlorine ;)
Very helpful!
Is charcoal from a campfire just as useful? If not why?
No because isn't activated, It takes a different process to make activated carbon
Yes it does the same thing just dont last as long
how many times is charcoal good for? how many gal of water before changing charcoal?
He said constant use for 5 months...i think u can bake the carbon to reavtivate but nt sure
thanks for your video . How often should the carbon be replaced ?
When water start to taste different
What will filter birth control and heavy metal besides this clear water and chlorine?
Where is the best place to get the activated carbon? Is it the same stuff used in fish tanks?
+flyermatt hi. yep, it's the same stuff used in fish tanks. the best place i know of to get it is walmart. only $6.00
LOL - youre online and your asking people where to buy carbon, thats a bit odd ?
I don’t have the money so I need diy
i hear ya. i don't have much money either
what is the proper maintenance to make this homemade carbon water filter last for years??
Thanks! :-)
Thanks for sharing.
thank you!
After 6 months I soak the carbon in distilled water and it seems to work. Water tastes better afterwards. Has anyone else done this or do you all just change the carbon every 6 months to a year?
GOAT
thank you!
Do you live in flint MI? Thanks for the video 😄
Good job
If you drill sharp metal hold it with a tool not your hands. If drill snags on the metal and it spins with the drill you could end up with a nasty injury.
hi. good point 👍
Any problem if carbon never dries off? Considering I'll use it on a daily basis to cook + drink water, etc...
Also, is it true you can just boil the carbon or dry it under the sun to re-use it?
Hi, I've tried to rinse off the carbon but it just doesn't stop rinsing off the dust...so u know how long it takes or it depends on the product cause I'll just get what purchased? I have Deep Blue professional activated carbon btw
+Keko Jones hi. The rinsing phase varies widely. it can take anywhere from 5 mins to 30 mins (just depends on how much "dust" is in the particular batch you purchased). good thing is you only need to do that once
Will it remove all the estrogen mimicking chemicals such as phthalates, BPAs, parabens and others?
hi. i can't say it will remove all of them for sure, but it removes most (over 200 chemicals etc...)
Thumbs up !ENJOY....THE SIMPLE. LIFE
Thanks 👀 ☺️ 😊
you're welcome! 🙂⭐
how long can you use this filter for before you have to replace it and where do you buy the charvole
Does this work with oil water?
show us how to make somethiing for THE BATH TUB......TO FILTER TUB ? THANKS
hi. i'll give it some thought. some sort of filter to hook to the water spout.
can u demonstrate on lubricant oil with something like this
How many gallons before the carbon is no longer effective?
Will this remove most if not all TDS? I want to remove any dissolved sodium particles that still remain from what my soft water system produces.And of course any remaining unwanted iron. My RO system isn’t the greatest so I still could use some extra filtering.
Also have you thought of adding an alkalinity stage to this filter?
hi there. this system is great at removing TDS. the activated carbon is very good at that.
Can you use a cheese cloth in water filter
sure
can this set up clear up home made apple juice and turn it clear?
Excellent. Thank you. What is the screen material?
thanks. it's just standard window screening. (non-metallic)
Awesome thanks ❤️🤗
You’re welcome 😊
omg i love it