Distilled water + zero water filter has been my staple for 2 years now. I mineralize myself which is very easy to do. I was drinking top name brands filtered alkaline water and eventually my hormones tanked. I switched to distilled + Zero and in two weeks my gut shrank, my muscles hardened, and my energy returned. We just moved and we now have well water and after we test that I will make another decision then.
Hello Sir, I am disabled so my budget is on a budget per se, lol !! However, I did put alot of research into getting my own water filters. I saw this documentary on water for drinking...and found that a company called "WATER DROP". Now due to your mention of what TYPE of pollutants are in the water should fit said filter....I took into account years ago. So what I did and still do because frankly the bottle water will simply kill us slower than the pollutants will....what I do is this : 1. Buy any old filtered water in a gallon or bottle like a Zephyrhills. 2. Pour the filtered water into the WATER DROP FILTER JUG...and put in refrigerator 3. Therefore the water filter ONLY has to filtrate miniscule plastic contaminates and acidic properties in said water jug or bottles bought from store. 4. I miss all the (WHAT IFS) completely with drinking filtered water straight from the tap😊 from your perspective was this a good idea or counter productive to the " meta " ?
It's hard to say without any hard data, but the solid carbon block filters should reduce some microplastics if they are imparted by the plastic bottle. Micro and nanoplastics (MNPs) can range in size, so the filter might not address smaller particles smaller than the filter pore size. MNPs are tricky and pervasive in the food we eat, water we drink and air we breathe, unfortunately
Reverse osmosis is the most practical treatment for fluoride reduction in drinking water. Fluoride can also be reduced with some adsorbents like bone char carbon and activated alumina, be efficacy of these is often pH dependent. Distillation works too, but I typically don't recommend it as its no very practical due to large time and energy input requirements.
@@integrityisnotforsale1531 Happy to help! Make sure you're subscribed to the channel, I'll be uploading a video about the best water filters for fluoride reduction soon! www.youtube.com/@waterfilterguru?sub_confirmation=1
Well, I am a 57 year old woman of average intelligence that is just trying to drink safe water. I’ve tried for years to find a tabletop water purifier and every time I start my research, I get so overwhelmed with so much information that I stop. Here I am , again, hours in to watching videos and I’m still drinking bottled water 😢
Check out this video, which provides a more in-depth step by step guide to choosing the best water filter for your unique needs. I think it will be really helpful: ruclips.net/video/JU4sPer1944/видео.html
Same 😔 I just keep buying deer park spring water..I have been drinking it for at least 30 years but in the back of my mind I wonder about drinking out of plastic. I’m getting tired of lugging in all the cases from the car too! Plus it’s getting pretty costly 💰
You're welcome, thanks for watching. Did you see this video about misleading practices these brands use in their marketing? ruclips.net/video/RHG4afa-L6I/видео.html
A reverse osmosis system for all the drinking/ cooking water. Are you looking for a countertop unit or can you install a permanent unit under the sink?
I have a well that I have drank from my whole life. I am 53 years old. I get my water checked every 5 years. I drink it straight from the tap. I don't use anything that could be bothered by my water.
I also have well water for 24 years, and its the best..I also have it checked, and it always passes the tests..but I also use a undersink filter for safe measure.
Each fridge uses its own specific filters, unless you install an inline filter on the water line behind it. You can look up your fridge model number to find the compatible filters for your model, and relevant certifications
PFAS are my biggest concern. I bought a Brita filter back in 2017 before I even knew about the issue and when I found out I switched to bottled jugs of water. Is there anything to do with it and what could I install in my basement for the rest of the house
You can reduce PFAS at the point of entry with a whole house water filter that uses activated carbon media or ion exchange resin. I'd recommend checking out Enpress' Pioneer system which is certified by IAPMO for PFOA/PFOS (two of the most common PFAS) reduction. It's sold by different brands that private label it under a different name, but its the same system. Check it out here: geni.us/nn3qI
I dont fully agree with what you said in this video. If I use my black Berkey filters in most parts of the world it's reducing a lot of the potential harmful issues in most kinds of water. Also with it being a hard block of carbon, the pores will not be bypassed when they get clogged so untreated water can't be bypassing the filter media. The life of the filter can be 10 years before changing. I change mine once every year just for good measure even though the gallons I've used are not close to the rating they can do.
Respectfully, that's now how solid carbon block filters work. The filter pore size will only trap suspended solids (think things floating in the water like dirt, microplastics, etc.) - any dissolved impurities that are adsorbed by the media will slip past once the media reaches its capacity.
@@waterfilterguru Appreciate your response. Berkey says each black elements filter works for 6000 gallons or 10 years. The obvious limiting factor is putting physical particles that would clog the pores so the water flow would eventually stop probably long before that time. It would be interesting to long term test the element filters with water that is realistically contaminated/normal and see at what point the media stops absorbing dissolved impurities. I'm sure that in some situations water will have more impurities than normal and that would lessen the life of the absorption but Berkey saying they work for 6000 gallons must have some logic to it.
@@practicalguy973 That 10 year/6000 gallon guarantee is a load of BS. There is no filter that can physically exist that can make that claim for uncontrolled water sources. I am sure that if you look at the fine print, that guarantee is for some sort of 'typical' water quality. If you are filtering water with high loads of a particular contaminant, the filter will reach capacity well before that point. Further, carbon filters do not remove all contaminants. They tend to be poor for ionic contamination due to the way they interact with water contaminants. The strength of carbon filters is to remove hydrophobic contaminants, especially those with lots of conjugated bonds in them. That makes them excellent for removing organic contaminants but there is relatively low loading capacity for sequestering ions. Is using that filter better than nothing? Probably. But don't count on it as if it were magic. There is absolutely no water filtration system that will reliably remove all contaminants, hard stop. I've built and maintained several laboratory grade (high flow 1 Mohm and low flow 18.2 Mohm/sub PPB organic) water purification systems in the past. The closest thing to a magic bullet is reverse osmosis and even that has lots of weaknesses.
I bought a tapscore test during Prime. I bought a Aquatru under the sink filtration system but haven't installed it yet. Should I test my city water before installing the filter or after?
It's recommended to test the raw water before purchasing or installing water treatment equipment. That way you can use the data to determine if a system is capable of addressing your specific water needs.
I agree, it's consistently performed well in my testing, providing superb contaminant reduction backed by performance certifications. Did you see my updated Aquatru test video where I tested the remineralization VOC filter? ruclips.net/video/xQCllBCJAHY/видео.html
Chloroform is a common distinction byproduct (DBP) in city water formed when the disinfectant chemical, typically chlorine, interacts with naturally occurring organic matter in the water
@@waterfilterguru I have noticed for decades that when buying cooking thermostats the are Certified by NSA they are never accurate, even I one can calibrate them - Potentially deadly. Of I remember they have 2 different Certifications for water filters, which would be not noticed by near all consumers.
@@ethimself5064 Certifications from independent organizations like the NSF (or WQA or IAPMO) are the best proof a water filter is safe and effective and will perform as the manufacturer claims.
Distilled water + zero water filter has been my staple for 2 years now.
I mineralize myself which is very easy to do.
I was drinking top name brands filtered alkaline water and eventually my hormones tanked. I switched to distilled + Zero and in two weeks my gut shrank, my muscles hardened, and my energy returned. We just moved and we now have well water and after we test that I will make another decision then.
Do you distill your own water?
Hello Sir, I am disabled so my budget is on a budget per se, lol !!
However, I did put alot of research into getting my own water filters.
I saw this documentary on water for drinking...and found that a company called "WATER DROP".
Now due to your mention of what TYPE of pollutants are in the water should fit said filter....I took into account years ago.
So what I did and still do because frankly the bottle water will simply kill us slower than the pollutants will....what I do is this :
1. Buy any old filtered water in a gallon or bottle like a Zephyrhills.
2. Pour the filtered water into the WATER DROP FILTER JUG...and put in refrigerator
3. Therefore the water filter ONLY has to filtrate miniscule plastic contaminates and acidic properties in said water jug or bottles bought from store.
4. I miss all the (WHAT IFS) completely with drinking filtered water straight from the tap😊
from your perspective was this a good idea or counter productive to the " meta " ?
It's hard to say without any hard data, but the solid carbon block filters should reduce some microplastics if they are imparted by the plastic bottle. Micro and nanoplastics (MNPs) can range in size, so the filter might not address smaller particles smaller than the filter pore size. MNPs are tricky and pervasive in the food we eat, water we drink and air we breathe, unfortunately
@@waterfilterguru got it.
Great videos thank you! What is the best system to remove fluoride? Distillation? Chlorine Dioxide/MMS/CDS/CDL?
Reverse osmosis is the most practical treatment for fluoride reduction in drinking water. Fluoride can also be reduced with some adsorbents like bone char carbon and activated alumina, be efficacy of these is often pH dependent. Distillation works too, but I typically don't recommend it as its no very practical due to large time and energy input requirements.
@@waterfilterguru Many thanks for your reply, much appreciated!♥️
@@integrityisnotforsale1531 Happy to help! Make sure you're subscribed to the channel, I'll be uploading a video about the best water filters for fluoride reduction soon! www.youtube.com/@waterfilterguru?sub_confirmation=1
I would love to see a review of the Sagan Auqabrick filtration system. The only videos I see on it are from the company.
Thanks for the request, I'll add it to my list to look into!
Well, I am a 57 year old woman of average intelligence that is just trying to drink safe water. I’ve tried for years to find a tabletop water purifier and every time I start my research, I get so overwhelmed with so much information that I stop. Here I am , again, hours in to watching videos and I’m still drinking bottled water 😢
Check out this video, which provides a more in-depth step by step guide to choosing the best water filter for your unique needs. I think it will be really helpful: ruclips.net/video/JU4sPer1944/видео.html
Same 😔 I just keep buying deer park spring water..I have been drinking it for at least 30 years but in the back of my mind I wonder about drinking out of plastic. I’m getting tired of lugging in all the cases from the car too! Plus it’s getting pretty costly 💰
@@klmjtr Oof... I wonder how much $$$ you've spent on that over the past 30 years
Someone speaking the truth for once, instead of a whole lot of convincing but misleading marketing hype. Thank you!
You're welcome, thanks for watching. Did you see this video about misleading practices these brands use in their marketing? ruclips.net/video/RHG4afa-L6I/видео.html
If your kids were super sensitive against fluoride and pesticide residues, what home filter would you recommend? Thanks in advance m
A reverse osmosis system for all the drinking/ cooking water. Are you looking for a countertop unit or can you install a permanent unit under the sink?
@@waterfilterguru counter because we are renting
I use RO for my drinking water. It is a 7 stage filter and adds minerals. I have no idea what and how much it adds.
Which system is it?
@@waterfilterguru Ispring off Amazon.
I have a well that I have drank from my whole life. I am 53 years old. I get my water checked every 5 years. I drink it straight from the tap. I don't use anything that could be bothered by my water.
You're one of the lucky ones! I'm sure many will be envious of your situation
I also have well water for 24 years, and its the best..I also have it checked, and it always passes the tests..but I also use a undersink filter for safe measure.
What's the best refrigerator water filter?
That depends on your fridge model, unless you want to install an inline filter behind the fridge like this one bit.ly/3HXym2C
@@waterfilterguru I got the samsung smart one
Each fridge uses its own specific filters, unless you install an inline filter on the water line behind it. You can look up your fridge model number to find the compatible filters for your model, and relevant certifications
@@waterfilterguru what about the samsung smart fridges. Twist and turn. Looks like too much work for family
@@Capybara40k Samsung should have a tool to look up their certified filters which are compatible for your fridge model
Do a video where you test various fast food waters.
Great idea for a project, love it. Thank you!
Hi have you tried Philips Aquaporin bench top RO filter?
Or anything from Aquaporin?
No I have not tried any Aquaporin products yet
PFAS are my biggest concern. I bought a Brita filter back in 2017 before I even knew about the issue and when I found out I switched to bottled jugs of water. Is there anything to do with it and what could I install in my basement for the rest of the house
You can reduce PFAS at the point of entry with a whole house water filter that uses activated carbon media or ion exchange resin. I'd recommend checking out Enpress' Pioneer system which is certified by IAPMO for PFOA/PFOS (two of the most common PFAS) reduction. It's sold by different brands that private label it under a different name, but its the same system. Check it out here: geni.us/nn3qI
Can you guys do an review on aquasana and or third party lab tests
Which Aquasana product?
I dont fully agree with what you said in this video. If I use my black Berkey filters in most parts of the world it's reducing a lot of the potential harmful issues in most kinds of water. Also with it being a hard block of carbon, the pores will not be bypassed when they get clogged so untreated water can't be bypassing the filter media. The life of the filter can be 10 years before changing. I change mine once every year just for good measure even though the gallons I've used are not close to the rating they can do.
Respectfully, that's now how solid carbon block filters work. The filter pore size will only trap suspended solids (think things floating in the water like dirt, microplastics, etc.) - any dissolved impurities that are adsorbed by the media will slip past once the media reaches its capacity.
@@waterfilterguru Appreciate your response. Berkey says each black elements filter works for 6000 gallons or 10 years. The obvious limiting factor is putting physical particles that would clog the pores so the water flow would eventually stop probably long before that time. It would be interesting to long term test the element filters with water that is realistically contaminated/normal and see at what point the media stops absorbing dissolved impurities. I'm sure that in some situations water will have more impurities than normal and that would lessen the life of the absorption but Berkey saying they work for 6000 gallons must have some logic to it.
@@practicalguy973 That 10 year/6000 gallon guarantee is a load of BS. There is no filter that can physically exist that can make that claim for uncontrolled water sources. I am sure that if you look at the fine print, that guarantee is for some sort of 'typical' water quality. If you are filtering water with high loads of a particular contaminant, the filter will reach capacity well before that point. Further, carbon filters do not remove all contaminants. They tend to be poor for ionic contamination due to the way they interact with water contaminants. The strength of carbon filters is to remove hydrophobic contaminants, especially those with lots of conjugated bonds in them. That makes them excellent for removing organic contaminants but there is relatively low loading capacity for sequestering ions.
Is using that filter better than nothing? Probably. But don't count on it as if it were magic. There is absolutely no water filtration system that will reliably remove all contaminants, hard stop. I've built and maintained several laboratory grade (high flow 1 Mohm and low flow 18.2 Mohm/sub PPB organic) water purification systems in the past. The closest thing to a magic bullet is reverse osmosis and even that has lots of weaknesses.
I bought a tapscore test during Prime. I bought a Aquatru under the sink filtration system but haven't installed it yet. Should I test my city water before installing the filter or after?
It's recommended to test the raw water before purchasing or installing water treatment equipment. That way you can use the data to determine if a system is capable of addressing your specific water needs.
That was a very good video
Thank you 🙏
There not trying to help none remove Fluoride which is the worst concern
@@Dee-qo7gh Watch this video to learn how to remove fluoride from your water ruclips.net/video/HYvyQ0qU-nU/видео.html
AquaTru is the best countertop filtration system! Easy maintenance and highest quality
I agree, it's consistently performed well in my testing, providing superb contaminant reduction backed by performance certifications. Did you see my updated Aquatru test video where I tested the remineralization VOC filter? ruclips.net/video/xQCllBCJAHY/видео.html
being electric tho not for shtf
Chloroform? 😮 4:26
Chloroform is a common distinction byproduct (DBP) in city water formed when the disinfectant chemical, typically chlorine, interacts with naturally occurring organic matter in the water
@@waterfilterguru Yikes.
The NSA Certification is unless.
🤔
@@waterfilterguru I have noticed for decades that when buying cooking thermostats the are Certified by NSA they are never accurate, even I one can calibrate them - Potentially deadly. Of I remember they have 2 different Certifications for water filters, which would be not noticed by near all consumers.
@@ethimself5064what is the NSA? I'm not familiar with this organization.
Those that certify water filters are the WQA, NSF and IAPMO
@@waterfilterguru Seems I goofed - NSF it is. Thanks for the head's up
@@ethimself5064 Certifications from independent organizations like the NSF (or WQA or IAPMO) are the best proof a water filter is safe and effective and will perform as the manufacturer claims.
Isn’t it funny how people are so stubbornly wanting to do this by faith instead of simple testing.
Which is exactly why I made this video!