@@NA-tj8ho Make sure to check the spec sheet of any filter your are considering, some (RO systems specifically) have operating conditions and hardness is one of them
I had that exact AquaTru unit for years and then I moved out of the country and didn't have room to take it with me. I loved it and I wish I could have kept it!
Finally ! A very comprehensive, unbiased reviews of water filters! So glad I came across your channel! I've been searching high and low for different countertop, gravity fed filters. Your extensive research is spot on! Thanks!
Thanks for the feedback! Is there anything you'd like to see different with this type of video where I compare various products and how they performed? Do you like seeing the scores? Would there be a better way to present the scores? Anything that shouldn't be included, that you maybe found boring or repetative?
I won the auction on a brand new Aqua Tru Classic on ebay for $178. So thats the one i went with. So far i really like it, no more hundreds of plastic bottles and having to lug heavy cases of water to my 4th floor condo. I have a Zero Water dispenser that i took the filter out of and just fill it with the Aqua Tru and put it in the fridge.
@@waterfilterguru Cool i was thinking about getting the remineralization filter but im not sure if the water will taste weird as others on the interweb have said.
Thank you for your videos. I didn’t a bunch of reading online and came across your channel. I appreciate your objective approach and your lab testing process. I’ve made my decision to purchase an AquaTru glass carafe system for my family. Thank you!
I did sooooo many hours of comparing countertop systems and your video ended up being the deciding factor. Wish I would have looked here before spending 9 hours comparing different options. *le sigh*
@waterfilterguru - Great review, thank you! Does the AquaTru filter out micro plastics? I mean the main reason for using one of these over bottled water is to eliminate microplastics from the bottles.
While not certified for microplastics reduction, the Aquatru (and other RO systems) offer one of the best methods of treating micro and nanoplastics (MNPs) as the 0.0001 micron pores in the membrane reject any particles larger in size
My water reads at 250ish when I test it with a tds reader. Would the AquaTru machine soften my water a little bit? I live in an apartment so it’s been difficult to find anything that actually works with my situation
@@noorelsharif3060 Yes, as its a reverse osmosis system, the Aquatru will greatly reduce TDS. You can see how much it reduced TDS in all of our own testing here waterfilterguru.com/aquatru-review/
i really appreciate your research and knowledge sharing. We need people like you to filter out the bad products as water is vital to our health. THANK YOU
Please test the British Berkefeld Doulton gravity water filter and if they really remove all that they claim, including microplastic both long and short chain. It is so confusing trying to dicepher the truth in simple terms. It seems Doulton has the only NSF certified filter but in another You Tube video, came in third for overall filtration of chemicals, etc, with I think Pro One 2nd. Berkey was first. I am trying to make a decision, and everytime I think I know what to buy, I learn something that makes me question my choice. Maybe there is no such thing as a perfect water filter!
@@waterfilterguru I’ll share the video with a bunch of my fellow Canadian friends. So many of us have little filters that don’t do much. I’d love to upgrade to something and if I can support Canadian or buy something with reasonable border shipping fees I’m so in!
I have the King Water Drop gravity feed system. In an emergency situation, if untreated water is first made clear and disinfected with water purification tablets or chlorine bleach, then is it okay to filter through my Water Drop unit? This is what our hope or plan would be in a real emergency situation once we have no more bottled water. Thank you.
Yes! You got it exactly. It's important to disinfect the water, and by using chemicals prior to filtration, the filter will then remove the residual disinfectant and make the water taste better 😉
Thanks again for the video Brian so I tested my water with Tap Score and I got the results back I'm on city water and it had levels over the HGL on Bromodichloromethane, Chloroform, Dibromochloromethane, Arsenic, Cadmium, Lithium and Uranium. What filters do you think would be the best options?
I'd recommend reverse osmosis for your drinking water. Some of these can be reduced at the point of entry, but if you are in a rental situation your best bet is a countertop RO system, like the Aquatru geni.us/chlQv5o If you aren't in a rental and have the ability to perform a more invasive install, I'd recommend an under-sink system like the Cloud RO geni.us/9ClI8J3
@@waterfilterguru Ok thanks for the help that sounds good. One other question would any of the non RO options work as a ok option I just worry about the minerals?
@@hoops4life77 I'd strongly recommend RO for the metals Arsenic, Cadmium, Lithium and Uranium. You can buy RO systems with integrated remineralization filters which add minerals back in post-filtration - both of the systems I linked offer this
Was the Pro One the only filter that effectively removed biologics? Is that why you recommended it for emergencies? Just wondering how the King Tank did in that regard. Just found your channel as I'm looking for possible Berkey alternatives. Thanks!
While the ProOne ceramic filters did remove the bacteria in our river water test, I always recommend disinfection in addition to filtration to ensure water is safe and potable before consumption. Check out this video where I explain everything about emergency water prepardness you need to know ruclips.net/video/Btqqwd_cLiA/видео.html
It's on our list to test! Currently to my knowledge, the Sans purifier does not have any certifications - which is the biggest, glaring difference between the two
I use the ProOne Pitcher that fits right in my fridge so I can enjoy it cold. I'll have to upgrade to one that filters contaminates more efficiently! Thanks for the info ❤️
Thanks for the new video Brian! It's so helpful to see the systems in action like this. Will you release more reviews on the individual filters too or do another test in the future?
Thanks for the support! There are cards throughout the video that link to the individual reviews of each product, where we dive deep into the testing data 😉 All our testing projects can also be found in the Product Testing playlist too ruclips.net/p/PLDqZ4wajyRIC2ji0iERZf35uFwyQE5vji
Thank you for taking the time to review these systems. I was hoping you might be able to answer a question. I have a Berkey, are those the filters the same as the #2 "King water drop system"? I am unable to get filters for it due to the law suit... which is also concerning. If you know anything about it please feel free to share your opinion. Thank you again. :)
Hi thanks for watching, great question. No, the Berkey and Waterdrop filters are not the same - however Waterdrop claims theirs are compatible and can be used in a Berkey vessel. The EPA's lawsuit against New Millennium Concepts (Berkey manufacturer) which instigated the stop-sale order is based on the company's failure to comply with federal regulations under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA).
@@waterfilterguru "the company's failure to comply with federal regulations under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act " what does that mean in practical terms? Were they trying to cut corners? Anything to do with the quality of their filters? Thank you
@@Alien2799 That means they made claims that broke the law for years. The way it was designed, it uses silver in the filters, which is not uncommon. The problem here is that Berkey made claims the system was suitable for treating bacteria, parasites and viruses in untreated water. Since silver is considered a pesticide due to its antibacterial properties, the EPA requires products that use pesticides to treat pests (bacteria) to be registered before being sold. Berkey didn't do this.
All reverse osmosis systems (including the Aquatru) will greatly reduce beneficial minerals. That said, it's good to note that we get the majority of these minerals from food, if we are eating a healthy balanced diet. You can also remineralize reverse osmosis water waterfilterguru.com/how-to-remineralize-reverse-osmosis-water/ And Aquatru even offer an integrated remineralization filter, I use it it makes it way easier than manually remineralizing. Check it out here aquatru.pxf.io/g1bJGv
Distillers are all essentially the same. You might prefer one that catches the water in a glass vessel, like the Pure Water MINI geni.us/t95C5vJ The drawback with distillation is that it takes a long time to distill a relatively small volume of water, 6-8 hours on average just for one gallon. Also make sure the model you buy has an activated carbon filter to catch and VOCs that may evaporate with the water
Yep, as with any water filter system regular cleaning and maintenance is essential. The tanks should be cleaned with soap and water at least weekly, but the more often the better.
I have a tap water with tds 300 I want to drink the water with 150-200 tds range. Can you please suggest what I be using as there only 2 people using it .
What contaminants are in the water that need to be addressed? A TDS reading alone doesn't tell you much, and what technologies are needed to address the issues present.
You are the man! Thanks for all you do. One question - you specifically mention that all the filters were efficient at filtering fluoride except for the epic pure dispenser. Did this filter not do well in this area? On their website they state being able to filter ~97% of fluoride. Thank you!
In our independent test, the Epic Pure filter only reduced fluoride by 27% - but in our case it brought fluoride concentrations in line with the Health Guideline Level. Still, it fell short of the ~97% reduction they advertise. Did you see the video that goes into detail about our Epic Pure lab test results? ruclips.net/video/FwBiAHNoIxk/видео.html
Hello, can you comment on this: I am concerned about the plastic used in the components of the RO system. Since the plastic tubing is flexible, it must contain phtalates, and phtalates are oncogenic, forever chemicals that leach into water. If I use an RO system, how can I ensure that the water is not being contaminated by the plastic components in the system?
Your best bet is to find a system that's been certified by the NSF, WQA or IAPMO. Part of the certification process includes testing for component safety to ensure leaching of additional contaminants will not occur
@@waterfilterguru Thank you! This information is so helpful! I am trying to decide between AquaTru's Carafe and Classic models. I am leaning towards the Carafe because it is made of glass and not plastic. However, both of them are IAPMO certified and meet NSF standards. So, there would be no plastic leaching in either system. Is that correct? Thank you again!
Also, I just read through the AcquaTru data sheets, and learned that the relevant standard, NSF/ANSI 401, does not cover BPA-free plastics such as BPS, BPF, DMT, and CHDM. Moreover, NSF/ANSI does not yet have a test for non-BPA pastics. So, there is no way to know if something such as a Tritan plastic container for the AcquaTru Classic is leaching or not. I am stuck with either a less performative glass carafe system, or a BPA-free plastic system with unknown amounts of non-BPA leaching. Do you have thoughts about this?
i have noticed no one and i mean not a single soul tested any philips water pitchers or the water stations you might want to give this a shot and be the first ! would love to see how one compares to well any pitcher
I’m wondering if RO water can be stored in glass containers and placed in the fridge for short term storage? I go through A TON of water a day with my large family and I just don’t think that little tank of the Aquatrue would get me very far.
@@ashleywoodford5677 A filtered water bottle is probably your best bet then. I'm not aware of any bottles that are capable of both bacteria and fluoride reduction, but here are a few of the best for each situation: Fluoride & other city water contaminants - Clearly Filtered geni.us/eo1oEIs Bacteria & other surface water contaminants - Grayl geni.us/puX777A
Can you do a video on counter top water filter systems that use little to no plastic? I am worried about micro plastics and forever chemicals leeching into the water.
Thanks for the request, great idea. Currently, most water filters have at least one plastic component, unfortunately. I too hope this changes in the future so we can move away from our dependance on plastic and exposure to MNPs (micro and nanoplastics) No water filter should leach/ expose you to PFAs (forever chemicals) - this is a completely different group of contaminants not related to microplastics. Water filters do not contain PFAs chemicals.
Don’t we need to add salt for RO? How much and do you mix at the end to desolve the salt throughout? Doesn’t mixing increase the change of recontaminating the water?
Some folks prefer to add minerals back to RO treated water, as the RO process greatly reduces the concentrations of minerals along with other impurities. The easiest way to remineralize is to purchase a system with integrated remineralization filter, but there are other methods to manually remineralize as well, like you mentioned. Check out this article waterfilterguru.com/how-to-remineralize-reverse-osmosis-water/
I just ordered an Aquatru based a lot on your recommendations and testing. Does that really take 12 1/2 minutes to filter one gallon? Other than how slow that filter is, I hope it lasts much longer than the cheap Brita generic pitchers. Our water is so horribly over chlorinated here those single stage charcoal filters don't last very long. I appreciate the non-biased product reviews and testing, a lot of channels and influencers simply like to push a particular product they get a commission on which leads to a bias or following false science.
Yes, the slow rate of filtration is one of the few setbacks. Still, it continues to be reign as the best performing and most comprehensively certified countertop water filter I've tested so far. Thank you for your feedback, I'm glad you've found our content helpful!
Hi thank you for all the information its very much needed for the public. Your great! I have a 70 foot deep well untreated water. Its very clean good tasting and doesnt smell. I like the thought of getting 100% of contaminants out of water with reverse osmosis but didnt like that you have to remineralize with a filter or drops because its like putting a man made vitamin back into water. How do you feel about that? Pro one filter seems more natural because it keeps the good minerals while getting most contaminants out. Which do you think would better for me to use daily to filter water?
Hi I think I just responded to your other comment! Here's a summary: - Just because water is clear and doesn't have a taste or smell doesn't mean it's not contaminated. The most nefarious contaminants are undetectable by human senses. - Lab testing is vitally important for well owners to determine the exact extent of water issues they might be dealing with. If you've not yet tested your well water, this is where you should start. Check out Tap Score water testing bit.ly/3kJcnnp - I can help you determine exactly what water treatment is best for your situation, reach out about that here waterfilterguru.com/consulting/
Thank you for taking time to answer all my questions. I very much appreciate you and what your doing for people. Ok i will take your advice. Thanks again.
Thank you for Al the valuable information. I have a concern regarding the plastic containers. What exactly is the difference in those versus the plastic bottles of water we buy at the store?
Water filters commonly use Polypropylene (PP) or Tritan plastic, whereas bottled water bottles are made of polyethylene terephthalate (PET), polycarbonate (PC), or high density polyethylene (HDPE) plastics
I've watch many of yours and others tests but unable find results for forever chemical elimination. I've live in an area where PFAS is a concern. I know RO filter will do the trick and want to know the difference between Aqua TRU and APEC, or perhaps other cheaper alternatives. I am in a rental, can't install undersink nor whole house units
It's because currently, testing for PFAs requires specialized analysis and the tests are super expensive and cost prohibitive for us. Hopefully this changes in the future and we can start testing each and every system for PFAs as well. In addition to reverse osmosis, activated carbon can effectively reduce PFAs. That said, a reverse osmosis system will provide much more broad contaminant reduction overall compared to a simple gravity-fed activated carbon filter. Aquatru geni.us/chlQv5o continues to hold it's top spot according to our data-driven scoring system. Countertop ROs like this don't require invasive installation, and are ideal for rental situations. Just make sure your water is within the operating parameters, most importantly that hardness is
You mentioned that the AquaTru has a model that comes with a glass Carafe, but it seems like that would lower the total volume of water that the system could hold at once. If you lived in an apartment with 2 adults and one dog, which AquaTru system would you personally choose if cost weren’t a factor?
The Carafe version geni.us/JZ34mU is indeed slightly smaller, both the clean water pitcher and unfiltered holding tank. Smaller vessels mean more regular filling. If having a glass container for the purified water isnt important to you, I'd recommend just going with the classic model with slightly larger holding volume geni.us/chlQv5o
Great video! If I was looking for a RO that was affordable, reduced contaminants significantly but also does not come with a re mineralisation cartridge, which one would you recommend? I get my minerals from foods/supplements and I'm not looking to get them from water. Which would you recommend?
The Aquatru Classic geni.us/chlQv5o continues to hold its top position in our data-driven scoring system. You have the option to use a remineralization filter or not (its just one of the cartridges you swap out) Alternatively the Waterdrop N1 geni.us/g4N0BeF performed well in our testing and comes at a lower price point. However its lacking performance certifications.
So I didn’t do too much research before buying a water filter and ended up with a boroux , good idea to add the water drop king flouride filter in addition to my boroux black filters ?
@@waterfilterguru I apologize I do not have experience with these filters. I would suggest to reach out to Water Drop for further information! If the filters screw directly onto the stems of black carbon filters they should fit as they look to be a similar style to other compatible filters. This is their response so it seems like they should fit
The British Berkefeld Ultra Sterasyl filters geni.us/eiAvEH8 are certified by the NSF to standard 53 for cyst reduction. That said, I'd still also recommend a proper method of disinfection (chemical, UV or boiling) to treat any pathogenic bacteria that may be present.
Ive been using a pureone counter pitcher but it doesnt filter enough for three people in summer. I want something affordable that isnt plastic and filters flouride, aluminum, etc. Any suggestions?
Which model of the water drop is this? Because the link in description leads to advanced system but that’s two black filters and it looks like you have the two white filters too which is the advanced fluoride model
The King Tank waterdropus.pxf.io/ZQ3Kqg you can select if you want the fluoride reduction filters or not under the 'frequently bought together' section
Is there a recommendation for some in an apartment supposedly with softening, but still visibly high level of calcium and other water hardness properties? I would chiefly want to achieve this, but also am interested in remineralization and hydrogen water stuff. Thanks for the video!
The best treatment method for hard water is an ion exchange water softener installed at the water point of entry to the home. This can be tricky for apartment situations. Keep in mind, the minerals that make up the majority of the hardness reading (calcium and magnesium) are actually healthy to consume, and the effects of hard water are primarily aesthetic. Learn more here waterfilterguru.com/what-is-hard-water/
I got a bunch of different ones to make sure I was good no matter the situation. My favorite is the one I made though. I built a pretty simple system that uses a small fuel boat fuel pump, a solar panel, Milwaukee drill batteries and smart straws. A lot of my SHTF stuff uses the same batteries and solar panels.
Sodium and other dissolved solids (TDS). Reverse osmosis is also the preferred method to reduce fluoride, arsenic, sulfates nitrates and other inorganics - though I know clearly Filtered claims to reduce these
How safe is remineraling the water after reverse osmosis? Because thats like putting man made vitamins back into water. I like the Pro one for well water that lets the natural minerals come through water but i know that doesnt remove 100% of all bad contaminants. Which to purchase for my well water? Please help.
Fyi my well is 70 foot deep and the well water is always clean no discoloration no hard water no smell. Still good to drink. I think the pro one would be good but you said in a previous video it doesnt filter phosforous well and i live near corn fields so not sure weather to buy that one or the reverse osmosis system you have but i dont like the thoughts of having to remineral with man made remineralizing filters. Please advise which to buy for my family. Thank you.
Great question! Remineralizing reverse osmosis water is generally considered safe. There are numerous methods, but of course the minerals that are added back in depend on the method and media used. Remineralization typically involves the use of naturally occurring compounds (like calcite, for example). As for the well water - just because the water is clear with no taste or smell does not mean it's clean and safe. The most nefarious contaminants in water are undetectable by human senses. This is why lab testing to determine the exact types and concentrations of contaminants is so vitally important - especially for private well owners. Have you had your water tested yet? I can help you determine exactly what water treatment equipment is needed for your specific situation. You can reach out about that here waterfilterguru.com/consulting/
Hi i left you a couple messages on other emails. Thank for answering and for everything your doing for people. I havent had my water tested. I will take your advice and do that thank you!
Aluminum wasn't detected in any of our testing, pre or post filtration, so unfortunately I don't have data on its specific performance reducing aluminum. Here are all our tests if you're interested, links to lab reports in the descriptions: Aquatru Classic test ruclips.net/video/NubOZMtj68g/видео.html Aquatru remineralizing VOC test ruclips.net/video/xQCllBCJAHY/видео.html Aquatru Carafe test ruclips.net/video/pcwO6VKm-0g/видео.html
Make sure to compare your water hardness to the spec sheet and water parameter requirements of any system you are considering. Some systems, like reverse osmosis systems, have a max hardness they can handle before scale buildup within the unit will cause damage. Hardness is typically treated at the home's point of entry, so all subsequent equipment is protected.
Is there a stainless steel gravity filter like Boroux or Waterdrop that effectively removes the following contaminans? Bromodichloromethane, Dibromochloromethane, Haloacetic acids (HAA9), Radium, combined (-226 & -228), and Total trihalomethanes (TTHMs). These are above the health guidelines in my city water. I am having such a hard time finding lab test results for filters that would show their effectiveness for these contaminants! Any help would be greatly appreciated. 🙏
Hi thanks for the comment! Great question. Many of these stainless steel gravity-fed systems should do a good job addressing the disinfection byproducts (Bromodichloromethane, Dibromochloromethane, Haloacetic acids (HAA9) - which make up the total THMs reading) due to the activated carbon media they all use. Activated carbon is one of the best treatment methods for these contaminants. Radium is more tricky, and most of these gravity-fed systems will not be capable of addressing it. It can be treated at the point of entry with a cation exchange water softener, or the point of use with a reverse osmosis or distillation.
@@waterfilterguru Thank you so much for your detailed explanation! Are there one or two brands (gravity-fed filters) in particular that stand out to you when considering disinfection byproducts removal? My water is also high on Bromide in addition to having Bromoform and Chromium (hexavalent) equal to the health guideline levels. It is good to know about radium treatment. Since I am renting I don't think I can do much about it now, but I will certainly keep it in mind! I appreciate your videos very much!
Hi! I'm doing some research and trying to purchase a RO system. I cannot find NSF data for the top filter suggestion AquTru on the NSF website. Are they no longer certified by NSF?
It's because they are certified by IAPMO, not the NSF. There are 3 primary organizations that certify water filters to NSF/ANSI standards: the water quality association (WQA), international association of plumbing and mechanical officials (IAPMO), and the national sanitation foundation (NSF). You can find links to all of the Aquatru certifications here waterfilterguru.com/aquatru-review/#_Contaminant_Reduction under the 'performance certifications' section And here are links to the three databases: NSF: info.nsf.org/Certified/dwtu/ WQA: find.wqa.org/find-products#/ IAPMO: pld.iapmo.org/
How do you know countertop water filter that takes the fluoride and all kinds of other stuff and types out pouring and other contaminants that you just hook up to the sink
Yes, RO reduces healthy minerals along with the bad stuff. The issue of demineralization is easily rectified with various methods of remineralization. Learn more here waterfilterguru.com/how-to-remineralize-reverse-osmosis-water/
I've not tested that one yet, so don't have any firsthand data for you as of now - doesn't look like its certified nor do they have any independent lab test results to back up their claims.
What system do you recommend for “very hard water” filtration? (18 grains per gallon) I was looking to buy Aquasana but it only handles up to 10 gpg. Thanks for your help!
Are you in a situation that will allow you to treat the water hardness with a water softener? If so, I'd highly recommend doing so. Then when the water is softened you'll be able to use the system you'd already identified as a good fit for your drinking water
Thank you so much for these reviews! I have been binge watching your channel 😅, trying to learn as much as possible. In this review, you didn't mention if the Epic Pure and Clearly Filtered also remove lead and other heavy metals. Could you please elaborate on whether these filters removed those contaminants? Thanks
Glad to hear you've found my videos so helpful! Lead was not detected in our unfiltered water, so I don't have data on for either on that one. That said, a few other metals _were_ detected, and you can see how each system performed in the analysis of each: Clearly Filtered ruclips.net/video/Ki33mbA2jPM/видео.html Epic Pure ruclips.net/video/FwBiAHNoIxk/видео.html Links to the lab reports can be found in the descriptions of those videos as well.
Would the King Tank or ProOne be better for emergency situations? For example, if I needed to filter water from my rain barrel or other water source like a lake or creek? I was looking at a Berkey but would love an alternative with better performance.
I always recommend proper disinfection in addition to filtration. While the ceramic filters in the ProOne will be able to reduce some bacteria, the king tank should absolutely not be used to filter untreated water. Either way, for emergency preparedness, always disinfect in addition to filter
@@waterfilterguruI have the King Water Drop gravity feed system. In an emergency situation, if untreated water is first made clear and disinfected with water purification tablets or chlorine bleach, then is it okay to filter through my Water Drop unit? This is what our hope or plan would be in a real emergency situation once we have no more bottled water. Thank you.
@@angelacastagna3824 Yes! You got it exactly. It's important to disinfect the water, and by using chemicals prior to filtration, the filter will then remove the residual disinfectant and make the water taste better
Thank you sir! Any plans to test the NSF certified British Berkefeld? They claim better performance than Berkey, Alexapure and ProOne, yet are cheaper. UK made and seem to be very popular there but don't hear much about them here.
As we are heading towards a proper crises, which water filter (tank) would you recommend in a shtf situation when no electricity is available? Assumed you would have to use well water (so no visibly dirty water)?
What crisis are you referring to? The ProOne pitcher that uses ceramic media is a good option for addressing microbiological contaminants geni.us/G3km But I'd honestly recommend a more robust filter for emergency preparedness which is capable of producing larger volumes of water per day. Like the Lifestraw Max lifestraw.xyibsh.net/bayaAm or the Portawell tinyurl.com/msbsws4m
Also I'm actually in the middle of working on a video about how to source, treat and store water during any emergency situation, so stay tuned for that!
@@waterfilterguru I m currently situated in Germany and Nato is unfortunately pushing for war. Also our electric energy system is about to collaps, due to shutting down more and more powerplants by the green party in power. Experts say the blackout is only a matter of time from now on. And without electricity, the water system will stop working latest after 2 days. It s quite possible, that we may have to rely on one of the many public wells in our small town. This water is already very clean. So the filter I m looking for is not for on the go, it s to use in the household but without electricity. I wanted to get an Epic Pure Pitcher, but they don t ship it to Germany. Don t understand why, I would of course pay for the shipment? You also advised the Waterdrop King Tank. In case everything will be good, despite the expactation of many, I want to use it in the kitchen, therefore I m looking for really good filter. Thank you very much for your help and advise. Very very generous of you!
And following your advise, I already bought an AquaTru Classic filter unit. It s amazing what you do, you help so many people!! Thank you very much for all your time and effort you put in, it s greatly appreciated!!!
Does the water filter guru team have any reviews of Philips water stations or filters such as Micro X-Clean or Aquaporin RO models? Wondering why they don't make any of these lists and haven't seem them reviewed broadly by 3rd party or external certifications?
Sooo helpful! thank you!! By any chance do you have any opinion on AquaSana counter top filters now that they "upgraded" the machine? Thanks in advance!
@@waterfilterguru Thank you for responding A) so quickly and B) that you responded at all! Gah...i wish you had already...my aquasana just broke (after a while) and in the market and not sure if to buy it again or try the AquqTru as you suggested!! Thanks again!!
Coconut shell is one of the most common materials used to make activated carbon. If coconut is an issue, I'd recommend always reaching out to the manufacturer before purchasing any filter to ensure the base material used to make any activated carbon in their filters is not coconut shell.
Your video was great to watch. I just moved, and my water source is well water. It smells like boiled eggs, and I'm afraid to taste it. LOL. I already own a PUR filtered water dispenser, so I figured that would do the job. I used the PUR Plus filter. It removed the smell, but the water does not taste that great. I did the filter prep of soaking in water. Any advice for filtering well water?
Hey thanks for the questions! Water that smells like eggs typically indicates the presence of hydrogen sulfide. Well water can be tricky and more complicated to treat than city water. Well water treatment typically involves complex, point of entry (whole home) systems, with the addition of a point of use filter for drinking water (RO more often than not). Of course this all depends on the contaminants present. Are you the owner of the home/ well? As a first step, I'd recommend getting a full lab analysis of the water. I've explained the entire process of how to choose the proper water treatment equipment based on testing data in this video ruclips.net/video/JU4sPer1944/видео.html alternatively, I also offer consulting services to help folks navigate complex water quality issues. Check that out here waterfilterguru.com/consulting/
Typically iron is treated at the point of entry with a whole house water filter. That said, some point of use filters will reduce iron. You can always check the spec sheet of the system you are interested in, which should indicate if iron is one of the contaminants it's been tested and/or certified to reduce. Reverse osmosis systems like the Aquatru and RKIN U1 in this video will reduce both ferrous and ferric iron.
Yes, many of these will remove microplastics down to a certain size. It's important to note that MNPs( micro and nanoplastics) can range in size, microplastics from 1- 5000 μm, and nanoplastics
Great video! Water is a unpopular topic that needs more visualization of people for them to understand the importance of good quality water for a better health. I have a traveler Berkey filter, can i have the filter from proOne installed in them? Thanks
Chlorine is reduced by the Aquatru. It was completely eliminated in our test. You don't have to use the remineralization VOC filter, you would simply use the regular one instead
@@waterfilterguruwe had it tested initially after the well was dug (April last year) and nothing crazy came back. My neighbor is a commercial farmer of 240 acres so probably filter out farm chems if possible. As far as treatment, just a standard water softener with 35 hardness.
I've not tested it yet. Aquasana do tend to acquire more certifications than other brands, but I've not checked on certs for the clean water machine specifically yet
I have well water and drink nothing but bottled water. I want to eliminate plastic water bottles from my life! Do you have a video about well water filtration? I understand bacteria is a concern with well water. What do you recommend?
Check out this video I made about the step by step process to select appropriate water treatment equipment based on a data-driven process ruclips.net/video/JU4sPer1944/видео.html Well water is a bit more tricky, and may require multiple pieces of treatment equipment that target different water issues. This is why its vital to lab test your water. If you'd like help analyzing your test report and determining proper treatment, I offer consultation services waterfilterguru.com/consulting/
@waterfilterguru thanks, I'll keep that in mind about your consulting. I did order the tap score test and also the AquaTru Carafe countertop RO purifier. I figured I could pour my bottled water in it since I'm already spending money buying water until I can settle on what to do about my well water. Thanks to your videos!
Are the newish APEC ROCT-plus and Waterdrop K19-H basically the same device? The machine itself, manuals, error codes, and filters seem to be of similar design. Even if similar design, is it possible that the filtering performance could be different depending on individual specifications for the manufacturers? Any thoughts or concerns about Waterdrop after multiple groups found that the Waterdrop A1 and C1H (different filter system than the K19-H) produced water that had dichloromethane? I liked using Zerowater especially since my tap water is fairly clean, but I've been looking to switch over to countertop reverse osmosis.
I've not tested either of those models yet, so I honestly can't say at this time. I can say I still stand by the AquaTru - I use the new remineralization VOC filter now which is a game changer
@@waterfilterguru thanks. The members of my household really want something with an instant hot feature if we're getting a new device, so the aquatru wasn't a candidate
@@waterfilterguru Thanks, I enjoyed your videos about it, but I'm not sure it's worth the price premium over the other options I was considering. It's a bit large, and I don't assign value to the hydrogen feature.
You can see our lab tests linked in the description of each video: AquaTru ruclips.net/video/NubOZMtj68g/видео.html King Tank ruclips.net/video/idld7-KnNf4/видео.html
Here are links to each of the certification databases: WQA find.wqa.org/find-products#/ NSF info.nsf.org/Certified/dwtu/ IAPMO pld.iapmo.org/ Searching is tricky, because each database is different and sometimes you have to search by different criteria to find what you are looking for, including product name, model number, brand name or even parent company. For example, to find PUR products, you need to search the NSF database for "Kaz" which is the parent company that owns the PUR brand.
I'd love a system that will operate even without power. That's really important. Also one requiring filters that are affordable. I'd love an RO system, but i live in an apartment building and the under sink option doesn't work well for me. Anything that requires electricity is a no for me.
I read from another review that both Aqua tru classic and carafe use leached a little bit of alumnium in the filtered water. Did this happen in your lab testing as well?
We've tested the Aquatru classic twice (with and without remineralization) and the carafe once. None of our tests have detected aluminum at increased levels post-filtration
@@waterfilterguru when you say "increased levels" are you saying aluminum levels were acceptable by saftey standards? Or are you saying you didnt see any increase at all from prefilter test to postfilter test?
@@DeePat-gd5so Aluminum was not detected at all post-filtration in any of our 3 tests. You can see the data here: waterfilterguru.com/aquatru-carafe-review/ waterfilterguru.com/aquatru-review/
It did not add any *new* contaminants. After filtration we saw sulfate levels increase by 92%, as well as slight increases in strontium by 10%, sodium by 7%, magnesium by 3%, chloride by 1% and calcium by half a percent.
@@waterfilterguru ok so this second round you did with this one, increased by the exact same amount as the pitcher? Or did you only do one test? I'm curious if the increase was a one off.
I chose the RKIN U1. While I agree that the filtration rate is slow, it doesn't matter because it dispenses from a reservoir within the unit. Well, dispensing is slower too ;) However, the feature rich unit rates a 9.5 to 10.0 in design. As long as it removes contaminants, I'm not concerned about the certifications. Besides, aren't most of these things made from plastic?
What would make a water filter start tasting like vinegar all of a sudden? We bought a zero water pitcher and it was good for a week then started tasting vinegary. No one in my family would drink it anymore so we sent it back to amazon. The water tester thing they give you said it was still good as far as TDS. Any thoughts?
This is a common issue with ZeroWater which indicates the ion exchange resin in the filter has been/ or is getting close to being depleted. Since the filter only lasted a week, it tells me the water has high concentrations of impurities (even if those are healthy minerals) which caused the filter to reach capacity (get filled up) quickly. What is the unfiltered water TDS? My guess is its pretty high
@@waterfilterguru It was 350 I believe before filtering. It's well water. I notice most of your references in videos are to city tap water. Do you have any recommendations for well water? Thanks!
Is the well water treated with any other equipment? Or are you filtering raw well water through the ZeroWater? Either way, with such high TDS it's not surprising the ZeroWater pitcher is hitting capacity so quickly. Check out this chart that shows how TDS affects capacity cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0311/5499/5336/files/tds-chart.jpg?v=1601429855 Also, ZeroWater should really only be used with properly pre-treated water. They say it should only be used with city water, but as long as your well water is treated appropriately it should be fine.
@@waterfilterguru No, it's not pre-treated. We recently tested our shared well and the only thing that was concerning was a slightly elevated arsenic level which was .014 mg/L while EPA max is .01 mg/L per the test report. That's mainly the only thing we'd like to filter. I actually just pulled the report from a couple of years ago and it says our TDS is 533!!! The little stick that came with the zerowater said it was like 347. Yeah, I can see why it didn't last long. I guess we'll have to look into some kind of pre-treatment. I don't know where to start with that - plus I'm not the well manager. Thx, I appreciate your info!
Ive just subbed 👍can i fit differant filters to a berky unit and if so please could you tell me the best overall filters im a single working dad and don't really have time to research this hope you can help ⭐
The Waterdrop king tank waterdropus.pxf.io/m53ze7 filters performed well in our testing, and should fit in the Berkey unit (although I didn't test compatibility myself specifically). You could also look at Boroux boroux.sjv.io/LXb9Yj which are using the same manufacturer that Berkey did, however they introduced cobalt into the filtered water in our test ruclips.net/video/sMG46WWpOs8/видео.html Keep in mind all these filters should be used to with treated water only - do not rely on these alone for filtering untreated surface water in an emergency situation! Always ensure proper disinfection as well
I am new to the water filter world lol I have hard water that is softened by salt, would any of these water filtration systems work for me? Our family currently only drinks/cooks with bottled water and I am over it!
A countertop reverse osmosis system like the Aquatru geni.us/chlQv5o will provide similar water quality to the bottled water your used to drinking (most bottled water is treated with reverse osmosis) - and RO will reduce the sodium chloride (salt) added to the water by the softener. Additionally RO provides the most broad overall contaminant reduction, so that would be my recommendation
What countertop water filter should we test next? Let us know below! ⬇
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What about Florida? We have hard water
@@NA-tj8ho Make sure to check the spec sheet of any filter your are considering, some (RO systems specifically) have operating conditions and hardness is one of them
@@NA-tj8ho Arizona too. Kettle weighed about 800 lbs. Not really, but was full of scale.
Clearly filtered water pictures don’t work or maybe I got a bad filter. It read over 200 on my TDS meter and my tap is at 165 on the TDS.
I had that exact AquaTru unit for years and then I moved out of the country and didn't have room to take it with me. I loved it and I wish I could have kept it!
Hey thanks for sharing, sorry to hear you couldn't take it with you. What do you use now where you live?
I still have the aqua tru
I am impressed with the depth of your reviews. Thank you so much. You have done the research for me and condensed the information. Really well done.
Thanks for the feedback! I really appreciate it, and I'm glad you found my info helpful
Finally ! A very comprehensive, unbiased reviews of water filters! So glad I came across your channel! I've been searching high and low for different countertop, gravity fed filters. Your extensive research is spot on! Thanks!
Glad you found the channel and my videos are helpful! Thanks for watching. Please let me know if you have any specific questions about the data!
what did you buy?
Watched a few of these reviews -- best content out there. Great editing and presentation!
Thanks for the feedback! Is there anything you'd like to see different with this type of video where I compare various products and how they performed? Do you like seeing the scores? Would there be a better way to present the scores? Anything that shouldn't be included, that you maybe found boring or repetative?
I won the auction on a brand new Aqua Tru Classic on ebay for $178. So thats the one i went with. So far i really like it, no more hundreds of plastic bottles and having to lug heavy cases of water to my 4th floor condo. I have a Zero Water dispenser that i took the filter out of and just fill it with the Aqua Tru and put it in the fridge.
Nice! Congrats. Aquatru rocks, I use mine every day. I'm about to do an updated Aquatru video that covers the remineralization VOC filter
@@waterfilterguru Cool i was thinking about getting the remineralization filter but im not sure if the water will taste weird as others on the interweb have said.
@@ivdubgti I'm currently using it and I think it tastes great
@@waterfilterguru Ok I just ordered one. Thanks for your help!
Thank you for your videos. I didn’t a bunch of reading online and came across your channel. I appreciate your objective approach and your lab testing process. I’ve made my decision to purchase an AquaTru glass carafe system for my family. Thank you!
Thanks for your feedback, I'm glad you found my info helpful!
I did sooooo many hours of comparing countertop systems and your video ended up being the deciding factor. Wish I would have looked here before spending 9 hours comparing different options. *le sigh*
Well I'm glad you found this video and it ended up being so helpful for you!
what did you buy?
@@thesymphonysetright on! I'm obsessed with the Aquatru geni.us/chlQv5o too, I use both the classic and carafe daily 🤓
@@Elaine-w2s the aquatru. It’s been a month and I’m still obsessed with it.
@ thanks, i’ll check it out.
Keep these videos coming!
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@@waterfilterguruwhich one is best for pregnant women
@@bintuna86 It depends, what contaminants are in your water you need to address?
@waterfilterguru - Great review, thank you! Does the AquaTru filter out micro plastics? I mean the main reason for using one of these over bottled water is to eliminate microplastics from the bottles.
While not certified for microplastics reduction, the Aquatru (and other RO systems) offer one of the best methods of treating micro and nanoplastics (MNPs) as the 0.0001 micron pores in the membrane reject any particles larger in size
@@waterfilterguru Ok excellent thanks!
My water reads at 250ish when I test it with a tds reader. Would the AquaTru machine soften my water a little bit? I live in an apartment so it’s been difficult to find anything that actually works with my situation
@@noorelsharif3060 Yes, as its a reverse osmosis system, the Aquatru will greatly reduce TDS. You can see how much it reduced TDS in all of our own testing here waterfilterguru.com/aquatru-review/
i really appreciate your research and knowledge sharing. We need people like you to filter out the bad products as water is vital to our health. THANK YOU
You're welcome, thanks for watching! I'm glad the video was helpful. Let me know if you have any questions while trying to find a filter
@waterfilterguru say I got the waterdrop, do we have to clean it every once in a while or maybe something to look out for over time?
@@glebo8921 According to the instruction manual, the whole system should be cleaned at least once a month. Id personally advocate for weekly cleaning.
Can you review showerhead filters please?
Thanks for the request! Got this on the to do list
Please test the British Berkefeld Doulton gravity water filter and if they really remove all that they claim, including microplastic both long and short chain. It is so confusing trying to dicepher the truth in simple terms. It seems Doulton has the only NSF certified filter but in another You Tube video, came in third for overall filtration of chemicals, etc, with I think Pro One 2nd. Berkey was first. I am trying to make a decision, and everytime I think I know what to buy, I learn something that makes me question my choice. Maybe there is no such thing as a perfect water filter!
It's on the list to test soon!
Reverse osmosis.
Just discovered your channel. Perhaps a video idea for you could be what are best choices for Canadians? Thanks so much!
Thanks for the idea!
@@waterfilterguru I’ll share the video with a bunch of my fellow Canadian friends. So many of us have little filters that don’t do much. I’d love to upgrade to something and if I can support Canadian or buy something with reasonable border shipping fees I’m so in!
I have the King Water Drop gravity feed system. In an emergency situation, if untreated water is first made clear and disinfected with water purification tablets or chlorine bleach, then is it okay to filter through my Water Drop unit? This is what our hope or plan would be in a real emergency situation once we have no more bottled water. Thank you.
Yes! You got it exactly. It's important to disinfect the water, and by using chemicals prior to filtration, the filter will then remove the residual disinfectant and make the water taste better 😉
@@waterfilterguru okay great! Thank you so much for your reply!
@@angelacastagna3824 Happy to help!
Thanks again for the video Brian so I tested my water with Tap Score and I got the results back I'm on city water and it had levels over the HGL on Bromodichloromethane, Chloroform, Dibromochloromethane, Arsenic, Cadmium, Lithium and Uranium. What filters do you think would be the best options?
I'd recommend reverse osmosis for your drinking water. Some of these can be reduced at the point of entry, but if you are in a rental situation your best bet is a countertop RO system, like the Aquatru geni.us/chlQv5o
If you aren't in a rental and have the ability to perform a more invasive install, I'd recommend an under-sink system like the Cloud RO geni.us/9ClI8J3
@@waterfilterguru Ok thanks for the help that sounds good. One other question would any of the non RO options work as a ok option I just worry about the minerals?
@@hoops4life77 I'd strongly recommend RO for the metals Arsenic, Cadmium, Lithium and Uranium. You can buy RO systems with integrated remineralization filters which add minerals back in post-filtration - both of the systems I linked offer this
@@waterfilterguru Ok thanks I will do that.
Did the water drop king tank not leech aluminum from its filters the way berkey did?
No it did not. My guess is they use bone char carbon rather than activated alumina for fluoride reduction
@ my concern with water drop is it says online it’s actually made in China and not California at all
Thanks for this. Seriously just helped me make a decision on this!
Glad it was helpful!
Thank you SO MUCH!
You're welcome, glad it helped! Thanks for watching
Was the Pro One the only filter that effectively removed biologics? Is that why you recommended it for emergencies? Just wondering how the King Tank did in that regard. Just found your channel as I'm looking for possible Berkey alternatives. Thanks!
While the ProOne ceramic filters did remove the bacteria in our river water test, I always recommend disinfection in addition to filtration to ensure water is safe and potable before consumption. Check out this video where I explain everything about emergency water prepardness you need to know ruclips.net/video/Btqqwd_cLiA/видео.html
I have a prone, and the water tastes nasty! It doesn't remove the chlorine. I'm so disappointed.
i'd really be curious how the SANS system (not a pitcher filtration) stacks up against the Aquatru. This is my biggest question!!!!!
It's on our list to test! Currently to my knowledge, the Sans purifier does not have any certifications - which is the biggest, glaring difference between the two
I use the ProOne Pitcher that fits right in my fridge so I can enjoy it cold. I'll have to upgrade to one that filters contaminates more efficiently! Thanks for the info ❤️
Thanks for watching and sharing! Glad it was helpful
Thanks for the new video Brian! It's so helpful to see the systems in action like this. Will you release more reviews on the individual filters too or do another test in the future?
Thanks for the support! There are cards throughout the video that link to the individual reviews of each product, where we dive deep into the testing data 😉 All our testing projects can also be found in the Product Testing playlist too ruclips.net/p/PLDqZ4wajyRIC2ji0iERZf35uFwyQE5vji
@@waterfilterguru Amazing!
Thank you for taking the time to review these systems. I was hoping you might be able to answer a question. I have a Berkey, are those the filters the same as the #2 "King water drop system"? I am unable to get filters for it due to the law suit... which is also concerning. If you know anything about it please feel free to share your opinion. Thank you again. :)
Hi thanks for watching, great question. No, the Berkey and Waterdrop filters are not the same - however Waterdrop claims theirs are compatible and can be used in a Berkey vessel.
The EPA's lawsuit against New Millennium Concepts (Berkey manufacturer) which instigated the stop-sale order is based on the company's failure to comply with federal regulations under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA).
@@waterfilterguru "the company's failure to comply with federal regulations under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act "
what does that mean in practical terms? Were they trying to cut corners? Anything to do with the quality of their filters?
Thank you
@@Alien2799 That means they made claims that broke the law for years. The way it was designed, it uses silver in the filters, which is not uncommon. The problem here is that Berkey made claims the system was suitable for treating bacteria, parasites and viruses in untreated water. Since silver is considered a pesticide due to its antibacterial properties, the EPA requires products that use pesticides to treat pests (bacteria) to be registered before being sold. Berkey didn't do this.
Hi, for UK which is the best one to buy and no too expensive? I keep seeing so many ads for tap water filters jugs
The Aquatru geni.us/chlQv5o continues to hold its top position in our data-driven scoring system. I believe it's sold in the UK
Does the Aquatru filter out beneficial minerals? Also, I drink one gallon per day at least. Which is best?
All reverse osmosis systems (including the Aquatru) will greatly reduce beneficial minerals.
That said, it's good to note that we get the majority of these minerals from food, if we are eating a healthy balanced diet.
You can also remineralize reverse osmosis water waterfilterguru.com/how-to-remineralize-reverse-osmosis-water/
And Aquatru even offer an integrated remineralization filter, I use it it makes it way easier than manually remineralizing. Check it out here aquatru.pxf.io/g1bJGv
Another option is to buy some mineral stones and add it in the water tank.
Thank you for the video, is there a good option to distilled water for counter top? I wouldn’t mind to add minerals after the filtration
Distillers are all essentially the same. You might prefer one that catches the water in a glass vessel, like the Pure Water MINI geni.us/t95C5vJ
The drawback with distillation is that it takes a long time to distill a relatively small volume of water, 6-8 hours on average just for one gallon. Also make sure the model you buy has an activated carbon filter to catch and VOCs that may evaporate with the water
@@waterfilterguru thank you so much!!
How often does the AquaTru need to be cleaned? Having sitting water like that seems concerning?
Yep, as with any water filter system regular cleaning and maintenance is essential. The tanks should be cleaned with soap and water at least weekly, but the more often the better.
I have a tap water with tds 300 I want to drink the water with 150-200 tds range. Can you please suggest what I be using as there only 2 people using it .
What contaminants are in the water that need to be addressed? A TDS reading alone doesn't tell you much, and what technologies are needed to address the issues present.
You are the man! Thanks for all you do. One question - you specifically mention that all the filters were efficient at filtering fluoride except for the epic pure dispenser. Did this filter not do well in this area? On their website they state being able to filter ~97% of fluoride. Thank you!
In our independent test, the Epic Pure filter only reduced fluoride by 27% - but in our case it brought fluoride concentrations in line with the Health Guideline Level. Still, it fell short of the ~97% reduction they advertise.
Did you see the video that goes into detail about our Epic Pure lab test results? ruclips.net/video/FwBiAHNoIxk/видео.html
@@waterfilterguru I did not. I will watch now! Thanks for the response!
Thank You for ALL YOU DO!
You're welcome 🙂
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Hello, can you comment on this: I am concerned about the plastic used in the components of the RO system. Since the plastic tubing is flexible, it must contain phtalates, and phtalates are oncogenic, forever chemicals that leach into water. If I use an RO system, how can I ensure that the water is not being contaminated by the plastic components in the system?
Your best bet is to find a system that's been certified by the NSF, WQA or IAPMO. Part of the certification process includes testing for component safety to ensure leaching of additional contaminants will not occur
@@waterfilterguru Thank you! This information is so helpful! I am trying to decide between AquaTru's Carafe and Classic models. I am leaning towards the Carafe because it is made of glass and not plastic. However, both of them are IAPMO certified and meet NSF standards. So, there would be no plastic leaching in either system. Is that correct?
Thank you again!
Also, I just read through the AcquaTru data sheets, and learned that the relevant standard, NSF/ANSI 401, does not cover BPA-free plastics such as BPS, BPF, DMT, and CHDM. Moreover, NSF/ANSI does not yet have a test for non-BPA pastics. So, there is no way to know if something such as a Tritan plastic container for the AcquaTru Classic is leaching or not. I am stuck with either a less performative glass carafe system, or a BPA-free plastic system with unknown amounts of non-BPA leaching. Do you have thoughts about this?
i have noticed no one and i mean not a single soul tested any philips water pitchers or the water stations you might want to give this a shot and be the first ! would love to see how one compares to well any pitcher
Thanks for the request! I'll add this to our list to consider for a future project
Do you recommend adding minerals to water after filtration??
If the water is demineralized, such as water treated with reverse osmosis or distillation you may want to consider remineralization.
@@newbiegain117I still need to make a video about it, but check out this article waterfilterguru.com/how-to-remineralize-reverse-osmosis-water/
Could you please do a review of the Kirkland water filter? Thanks and keep it up!
Thanks for the request! I'll put it on our list
I’m wondering if RO water can be stored in glass containers and placed in the fridge for short term storage? I go through A TON of water a day with my large family and I just don’t think that little tank of the Aquatrue would get me very far.
Sure thing!
Thanks for the video! Which filter do you recommend that's portable and perfect for traveling to remove fluoride, heavy metals, and bacteria?
What mode of travel? Vehicle? Airplane?
@@waterfiltergurucamping!!!
@@waterfilterguruI’d say airplane!
@@ashleywoodford5677 A filtered water bottle is probably your best bet then. I'm not aware of any bottles that are capable of both bacteria and fluoride reduction, but here are a few of the best for each situation:
Fluoride & other city water contaminants - Clearly Filtered geni.us/eo1oEIs
Bacteria & other surface water contaminants - Grayl geni.us/puX777A
Can you do a video on counter top water filter systems that use little to no plastic? I am worried about micro plastics and forever chemicals leeching into the water.
Thanks for the request, great idea. Currently, most water filters have at least one plastic component, unfortunately. I too hope this changes in the future so we can move away from our dependance on plastic and exposure to MNPs (micro and nanoplastics)
No water filter should leach/ expose you to PFAs (forever chemicals) - this is a completely different group of contaminants not related to microplastics. Water filters do not contain PFAs chemicals.
Don’t we need to add salt for RO? How much and do you mix at the end to desolve the salt throughout? Doesn’t mixing increase the change of recontaminating the water?
Some folks prefer to add minerals back to RO treated water, as the RO process greatly reduces the concentrations of minerals along with other impurities.
The easiest way to remineralize is to purchase a system with integrated remineralization filter, but there are other methods to manually remineralize as well, like you mentioned. Check out this article waterfilterguru.com/how-to-remineralize-reverse-osmosis-water/
I just ordered an Aquatru based a lot on your recommendations and testing. Does that really take 12 1/2 minutes to filter one gallon? Other than how slow that filter is, I hope it lasts much longer than the cheap Brita generic pitchers. Our water is so horribly over chlorinated here those single stage charcoal filters don't last very long. I appreciate the non-biased product reviews and testing, a lot of channels and influencers simply like to push a particular product they get a commission on which leads to a bias or following false science.
Yes, the slow rate of filtration is one of the few setbacks. Still, it continues to be reign as the best performing and most comprehensively certified countertop water filter I've tested so far.
Thank you for your feedback, I'm glad you've found our content helpful!
@@waterfilterguru I can't wait til my Aquatru gets delivered, our village's water supply shows arsenic at 9ppm! Seems crazy high to me!
Do you ever test these water filters for mold or mycotoxins in the water?
Mold and mycotoxins are not included in the city water lab tests we use
Are you going to review the British Berkefeld/Doulton filters? specifically the ultra sterasyl or fluoride candles
At some point, yes. We've got them on this list.
hi, which gravity filter removes all fluoride? which one you recommend? ive been using a Berkey for 2 years.
You could use the Waterdrop King Tank filters in your Berkey vessel. Check them out here waterdropus.pxf.io/m53ze7
Have you tested the Waterdrop Alkaline version? Wondering if it performs as well.
Not yet, as of now I've only tested the Waterdrop Chubby pitcher
I’ve had a berkey filter for years I need to replace the pf2 filters, is it even worth it though? Thinking of switching to aquatrue
Upgrade to Aquatru, hands down
@@waterfilterguru thanks I think I’ll buy the doulton filters and put them on my berkey. It’ll cost me less and doulton is very good
Hi thank you for all the information its very much needed for the public. Your great! I have a 70 foot deep well untreated water. Its very clean good tasting and doesnt smell. I like the thought of getting 100% of contaminants out of water with reverse osmosis but didnt like that you have to remineralize with a filter or drops because its like putting a man made vitamin back into water. How do you feel about that? Pro one filter seems more natural because it keeps the good minerals while getting most contaminants out. Which do you think would better for me to use daily to filter water?
Hi I think I just responded to your other comment! Here's a summary:
- Just because water is clear and doesn't have a taste or smell doesn't mean it's not contaminated. The most nefarious contaminants are undetectable by human senses.
- Lab testing is vitally important for well owners to determine the exact extent of water issues they might be dealing with. If you've not yet tested your well water, this is where you should start. Check out Tap Score water testing bit.ly/3kJcnnp
- I can help you determine exactly what water treatment is best for your situation, reach out about that here waterfilterguru.com/consulting/
Thank you for taking time to answer all my questions. I very much appreciate you and what your doing for people. Ok i will take your advice. Thanks again.
Thank you for Al the valuable information. I have a concern regarding the plastic containers. What exactly is the difference in those versus the plastic bottles of water we buy at the store?
Water filters commonly use Polypropylene (PP) or Tritan plastic, whereas bottled water bottles are made of polyethylene terephthalate (PET), polycarbonate (PC), or high density polyethylene (HDPE) plastics
I've watch many of yours and others tests but unable find results for forever chemical elimination. I've live in an area where PFAS is a concern. I know RO filter will do the trick and want to know the difference between Aqua TRU and APEC, or perhaps other cheaper alternatives. I am in a rental, can't install undersink nor whole house units
It's because currently, testing for PFAs requires specialized analysis and the tests are super expensive and cost prohibitive for us. Hopefully this changes in the future and we can start testing each and every system for PFAs as well.
In addition to reverse osmosis, activated carbon can effectively reduce PFAs. That said, a reverse osmosis system will provide much more broad contaminant reduction overall compared to a simple gravity-fed activated carbon filter.
Aquatru geni.us/chlQv5o continues to hold it's top spot according to our data-driven scoring system. Countertop ROs like this don't require invasive installation, and are ideal for rental situations. Just make sure your water is within the operating parameters, most importantly that hardness is
What about the Patriot Pure Ultimate Water Filtration system? I’d love a review from you on this one since ProOne has been sold out for so long.
I've got it on our list for a future project, thanks for your request
Hasn’t tritan plastic been linked to endocrine disruption?
Can you share the study you're referencing?
You mentioned that the AquaTru has a model that comes with a glass Carafe, but it seems like that would lower the total volume of water that the system could hold at once.
If you lived in an apartment with 2 adults and one dog, which AquaTru system would you personally choose if cost weren’t a factor?
The Carafe version geni.us/JZ34mU is indeed slightly smaller, both the clean water pitcher and unfiltered holding tank. Smaller vessels mean more regular filling. If having a glass container for the purified water isnt important to you, I'd recommend just going with the classic model with slightly larger holding volume geni.us/chlQv5o
Great video! If I was looking for a RO that was affordable, reduced contaminants significantly but also does not come with a re mineralisation cartridge, which one would you recommend? I get my minerals from foods/supplements and I'm not looking to get them from water. Which would you recommend?
The Aquatru Classic geni.us/chlQv5o continues to hold its top position in our data-driven scoring system. You have the option to use a remineralization filter or not (its just one of the cartridges you swap out)
Alternatively the Waterdrop N1 geni.us/g4N0BeF performed well in our testing and comes at a lower price point. However its lacking performance certifications.
So I didn’t do too much research before buying a water filter and ended up with a boroux , good idea to add the water drop king flouride filter in addition to my boroux black filters ?
I'm not sure if they are compatible. Are you suggesting attaching the Waterdrop fluoride filters to the Boroux filters?
@@waterfilterguru yes !!! That’s exactly what I mean since my boroux filters came in with my new boroux system
@@mesiken487 I have no idea if they are compatible or not. I doubt it, but if you decide to try please report back and let me know if it worked
@@waterfilterguru I’ll give it a shot I have a feeling they are because boroux told me that the Berkey fluoride filters fit
@@waterfilterguru I apologize I do not have experience with these filters. I would suggest to reach out to Water Drop for further information! If the filters screw directly onto the stems of black carbon filters they should fit as they look to be a similar style to other compatible filters.
This is their response so it seems like they should fit
Hi! I was wondering how the Epic Pure Dispenser did with VOCs. Our tap is high in VOCs. Thank you!
Check out this video that goes in depth into our Epic Pure filter test results ruclips.net/video/FwBiAHNoIxk/видео.html
@@waterfilterguru Thank you!!!
Hi! Any countertop recommendations that filter bacteria/cyst? We have a well and want to take precautions on clean drinking water!
The British Berkefeld Ultra Sterasyl filters geni.us/eiAvEH8 are certified by the NSF to standard 53 for cyst reduction. That said, I'd still also recommend a proper method of disinfection (chemical, UV or boiling) to treat any pathogenic bacteria that may be present.
Ive been using a pureone counter pitcher but it doesnt filter enough for three people in summer. I want something affordable that isnt plastic and filters flouride, aluminum, etc. Any suggestions?
Have you considered a direct-connect under sink system to filter the cold water at the kitchen faucet? Like the Clearly Filtered system geni.us/ijlrI6
@@waterfilterguru Thank you. This looks awesome. I'm renting so im hesitant to "do too much"
Which model of the water drop is this? Because the link in description leads to advanced system but that’s two black filters and it looks like you have the two white filters too which is the advanced fluoride model
The King Tank waterdropus.pxf.io/ZQ3Kqg you can select if you want the fluoride reduction filters or not under the 'frequently bought together' section
Is there a recommendation for some in an apartment supposedly with softening, but still visibly high level of calcium and other water hardness properties? I would chiefly want to achieve this, but also am interested in remineralization and hydrogen water stuff. Thanks for the video!
The best treatment method for hard water is an ion exchange water softener installed at the water point of entry to the home. This can be tricky for apartment situations. Keep in mind, the minerals that make up the majority of the hardness reading (calcium and magnesium) are actually healthy to consume, and the effects of hard water are primarily aesthetic. Learn more here waterfilterguru.com/what-is-hard-water/
@@waterfilterguru in that case, do you have a recommendation for apartment situations? I imagine one of the countertop units?
@@ajmccallum8077 For drinking water for apartment situations, the Aquatru is hands down the best option geni.us/chlQv5o
I got a bunch of different ones to make sure I was good no matter the situation. My favorite is the one I made though. I built a pretty simple system that uses a small fuel boat fuel pump, a solar panel, Milwaukee drill batteries and smart straws. A lot of my SHTF stuff uses the same batteries and solar panels.
Right on, thanks for sharing. What media do you use in your diy filter?
So what does the Aquatrue filler out that the Clearly Filtered cannot? Thank you
Sodium and other dissolved solids (TDS). Reverse osmosis is also the preferred method to reduce fluoride, arsenic, sulfates nitrates and other inorganics - though I know clearly Filtered claims to reduce these
Any recommendations for a countertop system that significantly reduces chloramines? And micro plastic reduction would also be awesome! Thank you!
Aquatru geni.us/chlQv5o
How safe is remineraling the water after reverse osmosis? Because thats like putting man made vitamins back into water. I like the Pro one for well water that lets the natural minerals come through water but i know that doesnt remove 100% of all bad contaminants. Which to purchase for my well water? Please help.
Fyi my well is 70 foot deep and the well water is always clean no discoloration no hard water no smell. Still good to drink. I think the pro one would be good but you said in a previous video it doesnt filter phosforous well and i live near corn fields so not sure weather to buy that one or the reverse osmosis system you have but i dont like the thoughts of having to remineral with man made remineralizing filters. Please advise which to buy for my family. Thank you.
Great question! Remineralizing reverse osmosis water is generally considered safe. There are numerous methods, but of course the minerals that are added back in depend on the method and media used. Remineralization typically involves the use of naturally occurring compounds (like calcite, for example).
As for the well water - just because the water is clear with no taste or smell does not mean it's clean and safe. The most nefarious contaminants in water are undetectable by human senses. This is why lab testing to determine the exact types and concentrations of contaminants is so vitally important - especially for private well owners. Have you had your water tested yet?
I can help you determine exactly what water treatment equipment is needed for your specific situation. You can reach out about that here waterfilterguru.com/consulting/
Hi i left you a couple messages on other emails. Thank for answering and for everything your doing for people. I havent had my water tested. I will take your advice and do that thank you!
I read that the AquaTru apparently has an issue not filtering out aluminum? What do your results say?
Aluminum wasn't detected in any of our testing, pre or post filtration, so unfortunately I don't have data on its specific performance reducing aluminum.
Here are all our tests if you're interested, links to lab reports in the descriptions:
Aquatru Classic test ruclips.net/video/NubOZMtj68g/видео.html
Aquatru remineralizing VOC test ruclips.net/video/xQCllBCJAHY/видео.html
Aquatru Carafe test ruclips.net/video/pcwO6VKm-0g/видео.html
Anymore experience problems with the aquatru in Europe/Scandinavian bc of a lot limescale in our water?
Make sure to compare your water hardness to the spec sheet and water parameter requirements of any system you are considering. Some systems, like reverse osmosis systems, have a max hardness they can handle before scale buildup within the unit will cause damage. Hardness is typically treated at the home's point of entry, so all subsequent equipment is protected.
@@waterfilterguru thanks. Yes I found out and the water hardness in Denmark so high. The aquatru won’t last a month I would guess 😅
Is there a stainless steel gravity filter like Boroux or Waterdrop that effectively removes the following contaminans? Bromodichloromethane, Dibromochloromethane, Haloacetic acids (HAA9), Radium, combined (-226 & -228), and Total trihalomethanes (TTHMs). These are above the health guidelines in my city water. I am having such a hard time finding lab test results for filters that would show their effectiveness for these contaminants! Any help would be greatly appreciated. 🙏
Hi thanks for the comment! Great question. Many of these stainless steel gravity-fed systems should do a good job addressing the disinfection byproducts (Bromodichloromethane, Dibromochloromethane, Haloacetic acids (HAA9) - which make up the total THMs reading) due to the activated carbon media they all use. Activated carbon is one of the best treatment methods for these contaminants.
Radium is more tricky, and most of these gravity-fed systems will not be capable of addressing it. It can be treated at the point of entry with a cation exchange water softener, or the point of use with a reverse osmosis or distillation.
@@waterfilterguru Thank you so much for your detailed explanation! Are there one or two brands (gravity-fed filters) in particular that stand out to you when considering disinfection byproducts removal? My water is also high on Bromide in addition to having Bromoform and Chromium (hexavalent) equal to the health guideline levels.
It is good to know about radium treatment. Since I am renting I don't think I can do much about it now, but I will certainly keep it in mind! I appreciate your videos very much!
Hi! I'm doing some research and trying to purchase a RO system. I cannot find NSF data for the top filter suggestion AquTru on the NSF website. Are they no longer certified by NSF?
It's because they are certified by IAPMO, not the NSF. There are 3 primary organizations that certify water filters to NSF/ANSI standards: the water quality association (WQA), international association of plumbing and mechanical officials (IAPMO), and the national sanitation foundation (NSF).
You can find links to all of the Aquatru certifications here waterfilterguru.com/aquatru-review/#_Contaminant_Reduction under the 'performance certifications' section
And here are links to the three databases:
NSF: info.nsf.org/Certified/dwtu/
WQA: find.wqa.org/find-products#/
IAPMO: pld.iapmo.org/
How do you know countertop water filter that takes the fluoride and all kinds of other stuff and types out pouring and other contaminants that you just hook up to the sink
I'm sorry, this comment is confusing. Can you rephrase your question?
But doesn’t RO affect the good minerals? It used RO for 2 years and I felt like it caused gastritis until I stopped using it
Yes, RO reduces healthy minerals along with the bad stuff. The issue of demineralization is easily rectified with various methods of remineralization. Learn more here waterfilterguru.com/how-to-remineralize-reverse-osmosis-water/
I wanted to ask what are do you think about the melissani M1 5 stage filter and reverse osmosis counter top unit?
I've not tested that one yet, so don't have any firsthand data for you as of now - doesn't look like its certified nor do they have any independent lab test results to back up their claims.
Thank you for the quick response i will most likely get the aquatru then
What system do you recommend for “very hard water” filtration? (18 grains per gallon) I was looking to buy Aquasana but it only handles up to 10 gpg. Thanks for your help!
Are you in a situation that will allow you to treat the water hardness with a water softener? If so, I'd highly recommend doing so. Then when the water is softened you'll be able to use the system you'd already identified as a good fit for your drinking water
@@waterfilterguruI unfortunately do not have a water softener.
In that case you will need to identify a system thats specced to operate within the hardness you're dealing with. RO is off the table, unfortunately
Thank you so much for these reviews! I have been binge watching your channel 😅, trying to learn as much as possible. In this review, you didn't mention if the Epic Pure and Clearly Filtered also remove lead and other heavy metals. Could you please elaborate on whether these filters removed those contaminants? Thanks
Glad to hear you've found my videos so helpful!
Lead was not detected in our unfiltered water, so I don't have data on for either on that one. That said, a few other metals _were_ detected, and you can see how each system performed in the analysis of each:
Clearly Filtered ruclips.net/video/Ki33mbA2jPM/видео.html
Epic Pure ruclips.net/video/FwBiAHNoIxk/видео.html
Links to the lab reports can be found in the descriptions of those videos as well.
Would the King Tank or ProOne be better for emergency situations? For example, if I needed to filter water from my rain barrel or other water source like a lake or creek? I was looking at a Berkey but would love an alternative with better performance.
I always recommend proper disinfection in addition to filtration. While the ceramic filters in the ProOne will be able to reduce some bacteria, the king tank should absolutely not be used to filter untreated water. Either way, for emergency preparedness, always disinfect in addition to filter
@@waterfilterguruI have the King Water Drop gravity feed system. In an emergency situation, if untreated water is first made clear and disinfected with water purification tablets or chlorine bleach, then is it okay to filter through my Water Drop unit? This is what our hope or plan would be in a real emergency situation once we have no more bottled water. Thank you.
@@angelacastagna3824 Yes! You got it exactly. It's important to disinfect the water, and by using chemicals prior to filtration, the filter will then remove the residual disinfectant and make the water taste better
Thank you sir! Any plans to test the NSF certified British Berkefeld? They claim better performance than Berkey, Alexapure and ProOne, yet are cheaper. UK made and seem to be very popular there but don't hear much about them here.
British Berkefeld is on the list to test!
Hello, I wanted to buy in London epic water but they cancel my order they said no more in uk, please, you think if I buy clearly water is good option?
Yes
As we are heading towards a proper crises, which water filter (tank) would you recommend in a shtf situation when no electricity is available? Assumed you would have to use well water (so no visibly dirty water)?
What crisis are you referring to?
The ProOne pitcher that uses ceramic media is a good option for addressing microbiological contaminants geni.us/G3km
But I'd honestly recommend a more robust filter for emergency preparedness which is capable of producing larger volumes of water per day. Like the Lifestraw Max lifestraw.xyibsh.net/bayaAm or the Portawell tinyurl.com/msbsws4m
Also I'm actually in the middle of working on a video about how to source, treat and store water during any emergency situation, so stay tuned for that!
@@waterfilterguru Oh, fantastic, looking forward to that
@@waterfilterguru I m currently situated in Germany and Nato is unfortunately pushing for war. Also our electric energy system is about to collaps, due to shutting down more and more powerplants by the green party in power. Experts say the blackout is only a matter of time from now on. And without electricity, the water system will stop working latest after 2 days. It s quite possible, that we may have to rely on one of the many public wells in our small town. This water is already very clean. So the filter I m looking for is not for on the go, it s to use in the household but without electricity. I wanted to get an Epic Pure Pitcher, but they don t ship it to Germany. Don t understand why, I would of course pay for the shipment? You also advised the Waterdrop King Tank. In case everything will be good, despite the expactation of many, I want to use it in the kitchen, therefore I m looking for really good filter.
Thank you very much for your help and advise. Very very generous of you!
And following your advise, I already bought an AquaTru Classic filter unit. It s amazing what you do, you help so many people!! Thank you very much for all your time and effort you put in, it s greatly appreciated!!!
Does the water filter guru team have any reviews of Philips water stations or filters such as Micro X-Clean or Aquaporin RO models? Wondering why they don't make any of these lists and haven't seem them reviewed broadly by 3rd party or external certifications?
We've not tested any of those products yet. I can add them to our list to look into in a future project, though.
Sooo helpful! thank you!! By any chance do you have any opinion on AquaSana counter top filters now that they "upgraded" the machine?
Thanks in advance!
Glad it was helpful! I've not yet tested the Aquasana clean water machine, but it's on my list
@@waterfilterguru Thank you for responding A) so quickly and B) that you responded at all! Gah...i wish you had already...my aquasana just broke (after a while) and in the market and not sure if to buy it again or try the AquqTru as you suggested!! Thanks again!!
Could you tell us which ones contain coconut in the filters? Thanks.
Coconut shell is one of the most common materials used to make activated carbon. If coconut is an issue, I'd recommend always reaching out to the manufacturer before purchasing any filter to ensure the base material used to make any activated carbon in their filters is not coconut shell.
@@waterfilterguru wow, this is disturbing. Thank you!
Your video was great to watch. I just moved, and my water source is well water. It smells like boiled eggs, and I'm afraid to taste it. LOL. I already own a PUR filtered water dispenser, so I figured that would do the job. I used the PUR Plus filter. It removed the smell, but the water does not taste that great. I did the filter prep of soaking in water. Any advice for filtering well water?
Hey thanks for the questions! Water that smells like eggs typically indicates the presence of hydrogen sulfide. Well water can be tricky and more complicated to treat than city water. Well water treatment typically involves complex, point of entry (whole home) systems, with the addition of a point of use filter for drinking water (RO more often than not). Of course this all depends on the contaminants present.
Are you the owner of the home/ well?
As a first step, I'd recommend getting a full lab analysis of the water. I've explained the entire process of how to choose the proper water treatment equipment based on testing data in this video ruclips.net/video/JU4sPer1944/видео.html alternatively, I also offer consulting services to help folks navigate complex water quality issues. Check that out here waterfilterguru.com/consulting/
Have you done any tests around Shungite... from Russia which is meant to remove Fluoride and other stuff
We have not yet
Do you know the best way to find your water information in Canada? I know the US has a database but I haven't found one for Canada!
Get a water sample from the home tested by a certified lab
any plans to tes Aqua Brick's filter ? the one that is suppose to go into the Aqua Brick that comes with a hand pump. Its by Sagan Life.
Not yet, but I can add it to our list to look into. Thanks for the request!
Hi, Do any of these remove iron? If not, do any that go the under sink?
Typically iron is treated at the point of entry with a whole house water filter. That said, some point of use filters will reduce iron. You can always check the spec sheet of the system you are interested in, which should indicate if iron is one of the contaminants it's been tested and/or certified to reduce. Reverse osmosis systems like the Aquatru and RKIN U1 in this video will reduce both ferrous and ferric iron.
So many questions 😬. What about the therasage water pitcher? Is that good at cleaning the water?
I am on a water filter hunt.
I've not tested that one yet
@@waterfilterguru okay, thank you for reply 😌
I’d like a countertop water filter since we are renting, but these shown don’t remove microplastics do they? What would you recommend?
Yes, many of these will remove microplastics down to a certain size. It's important to note that MNPs( micro and nanoplastics) can range in size, microplastics from 1- 5000 μm, and nanoplastics
Great video! Water is a unpopular topic that needs more visualization of people for them to understand the importance of good quality water for a better health.
I have a traveler Berkey filter, can i have the filter from proOne installed in them?
Thanks
ProOne has marketed their filters as compatible in other filter vessels, but I've not tested that specifically to varify
Is chlorine not removed with AquaTru? Also, if I dont use the remineralization component, does that affect the overall functionality?
Chlorine is reduced by the Aquatru. It was completely eliminated in our test. You don't have to use the remineralization VOC filter, you would simply use the regular one instead
@@waterfilterguru awesome!!!
Hey Guru,
Not this video specifically, but what stainless steel gravity filter would you recommend? We are on a well with a family of 4.
What contaminants are in the water that need to be addressed? Is there any other water treatment system in place?
@@waterfilterguruwe had it tested initially after the well was dug (April last year) and nothing crazy came back. My neighbor is a commercial farmer of 240 acres so probably filter out farm chems if possible.
As far as treatment, just a standard water softener with 35 hardness.
Any thoughts on the Aquasana Clean Water Machine or Aquasana as a brand in general? Thanks!
I've not tested it yet. Aquasana do tend to acquire more certifications than other brands, but I've not checked on certs for the clean water machine specifically yet
I have well water and drink nothing but bottled water. I want to eliminate plastic water bottles from my life! Do you have a video about well water filtration? I understand bacteria is a concern with well water. What do you recommend?
Check out this video I made about the step by step process to select appropriate water treatment equipment based on a data-driven process ruclips.net/video/JU4sPer1944/видео.html
Well water is a bit more tricky, and may require multiple pieces of treatment equipment that target different water issues. This is why its vital to lab test your water.
If you'd like help analyzing your test report and determining proper treatment, I offer consultation services waterfilterguru.com/consulting/
@waterfilterguru thanks, I'll keep that in mind about your consulting. I did order the tap score test and also the AquaTru Carafe countertop RO purifier. I figured I could pour my bottled water in it since I'm already spending money buying water until I can settle on what to do about my well water. Thanks to your videos!
Are the newish APEC ROCT-plus and Waterdrop K19-H basically the same device? The machine itself, manuals, error codes, and filters seem to be of similar design. Even if similar design, is it possible that the filtering performance could be different depending on individual specifications for the manufacturers? Any thoughts or concerns about Waterdrop after multiple groups found that the Waterdrop A1 and C1H (different filter system than the K19-H) produced water that had dichloromethane?
I liked using Zerowater especially since my tap water is fairly clean, but I've been looking to switch over to countertop reverse osmosis.
I've not tested either of those models yet, so I honestly can't say at this time. I can say I still stand by the AquaTru - I use the new remineralization VOC filter now which is a game changer
@@waterfilterguru thanks. The members of my household really want something with an instant hot feature if we're getting a new device, so the aquatru wasn't a candidate
@@yazars Fair enough. Did you check out the RKIN U1? bit.ly/3QJDNFo
@@waterfilterguru Thanks, I enjoyed your videos about it, but I'm not sure it's worth the price premium over the other options I was considering. It's a bit large, and I don't assign value to the hydrogen feature.
@@yazars Gotcha, makes total sense
Where can I see the independent third-party water testing for the Aqua True and the King Tank? Thank you
You can see our lab tests linked in the description of each video:
AquaTru ruclips.net/video/NubOZMtj68g/видео.html
King Tank ruclips.net/video/idld7-KnNf4/видео.html
@@waterfilterguru Great. Thank you. That is helpful as well but what I meant is the third-party reports like NSF, WQA etc.
Here are links to each of the certification databases:
WQA find.wqa.org/find-products#/
NSF info.nsf.org/Certified/dwtu/
IAPMO pld.iapmo.org/
Searching is tricky, because each database is different and sometimes you have to search by different criteria to find what you are looking for, including product name, model number, brand name or even parent company. For example, to find PUR products, you need to search the NSF database for "Kaz" which is the parent company that owns the PUR brand.
I'd love a system that will operate even without power. That's really important. Also one requiring filters that are affordable. I'd love an RO system, but i live in an apartment building and the under sink option doesn't work well for me. Anything that requires electricity is a no for me.
Based on your requirements a gravity-fed system would be your best bet.
What about waterdrop electric filter without tds ? Is it good?
We've not tested that one yet, so I don't have any data for you at this time
I read from another review that both Aqua tru classic and carafe use leached a little bit of alumnium in the filtered water. Did this happen in your lab testing as well?
We've tested the Aquatru classic twice (with and without remineralization) and the carafe once. None of our tests have detected aluminum at increased levels post-filtration
@@waterfilterguru when you say "increased levels" are you saying aluminum levels were acceptable by saftey standards? Or are you saying you didnt see any increase at all from prefilter test to postfilter test?
@@DeePat-gd5so Aluminum was not detected at all post-filtration in any of our 3 tests. You can see the data here:
waterfilterguru.com/aquatru-carafe-review/
waterfilterguru.com/aquatru-review/
@@waterfilterguru thank you for being so responsive
@@DeePat-gd5so You're welcome
So did the epic pure not add contaminants this time? On your previous video you said it did.
It did not add any *new* contaminants. After filtration we saw sulfate levels increase by 92%, as well as slight increases in strontium by 10%, sodium by 7%, magnesium by 3%, chloride by 1% and calcium by half a percent.
@@waterfilterguru ok so this second round you did with this one, increased by the exact same amount as the pitcher? Or did you only do one test? I'm curious if the increase was a one off.
@@Farmer-l8f Only one test so far - the same data was referenced in this video about countertop filters
@@waterfilterguru ok thanks. Every lab test with epic seems to be wildly different
I chose the RKIN U1. While I agree that the filtration rate is slow, it doesn't matter because it dispenses from a reservoir within the unit. Well, dispensing is slower too ;) However, the feature rich unit rates a 9.5 to 10.0 in design. As long as it removes contaminants, I'm not concerned about the certifications. Besides, aren't most of these things made from plastic?
Plastic is indeed commonly used in many water filtration systems. For folks who want plastic free I recommend looking into distillation
What would make a water filter start tasting like vinegar all of a sudden? We bought a zero water pitcher and it was good for a week then started tasting vinegary. No one in my family would drink it anymore so we sent it back to amazon. The water tester thing they give you said it was still good as far as TDS. Any thoughts?
This is a common issue with ZeroWater which indicates the ion exchange resin in the filter has been/ or is getting close to being depleted. Since the filter only lasted a week, it tells me the water has high concentrations of impurities (even if those are healthy minerals) which caused the filter to reach capacity (get filled up) quickly. What is the unfiltered water TDS? My guess is its pretty high
@@waterfilterguru It was 350 I believe before filtering. It's well water. I notice most of your references in videos are to city tap water. Do you have any recommendations for well water?
Thanks!
Is the well water treated with any other equipment? Or are you filtering raw well water through the ZeroWater?
Either way, with such high TDS it's not surprising the ZeroWater pitcher is hitting capacity so quickly. Check out this chart that shows how TDS affects capacity cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0311/5499/5336/files/tds-chart.jpg?v=1601429855
Also, ZeroWater should really only be used with properly pre-treated water. They say it should only be used with city water, but as long as your well water is treated appropriately it should be fine.
@@waterfilterguru No, it's not pre-treated. We recently tested our shared well and the only thing that was concerning was a slightly elevated arsenic level which was .014 mg/L while EPA max is .01 mg/L per the test report. That's mainly the only thing we'd like to filter. I actually just pulled the report from a couple of years ago and it says our TDS is 533!!! The little stick that came with the zerowater said it was like 347. Yeah, I can see why it didn't last long. I guess we'll have to look into some kind of pre-treatment. I don't know where to start with that - plus I'm not the well manager.
Thx, I appreciate your info!
Happy to help
Ive just subbed 👍can i fit differant filters to a berky unit and if so please could you tell me the best overall filters im a single working dad and don't really have time to research this hope you can help ⭐
The Waterdrop king tank waterdropus.pxf.io/m53ze7 filters performed well in our testing, and should fit in the Berkey unit (although I didn't test compatibility myself specifically). You could also look at Boroux boroux.sjv.io/LXb9Yj which are using the same manufacturer that Berkey did, however they introduced cobalt into the filtered water in our test ruclips.net/video/sMG46WWpOs8/видео.html
Keep in mind all these filters should be used to with treated water only - do not rely on these alone for filtering untreated surface water in an emergency situation! Always ensure proper disinfection as well
I am new to the water filter world lol I have hard water that is softened by salt, would any of these water filtration systems work for me? Our family currently only drinks/cooks with bottled water and I am over it!
A countertop reverse osmosis system like the Aquatru geni.us/chlQv5o will provide similar water quality to the bottled water your used to drinking (most bottled water is treated with reverse osmosis) - and RO will reduce the sodium chloride (salt) added to the water by the softener. Additionally RO provides the most broad overall contaminant reduction, so that would be my recommendation
Thank you SO much I really appreciate it!!!
@@alexcapotosto4289 You're very welcome 😁