At 3:11. Your suggestion that Boroux integrate flouride filtration in their basic foundation filters is brilliant. No one wants plastic filters sitting in room temperature water all day every day. Right now, Berkey, like Kleenex, has name recognition. It will be difficult to knock Berkey off the throne. Boroux has a chance, however. I hope they listen to you.
What if you want fluoride? Fluoride is essential for teeth health and reducing decay. I dont particularity eat much foods rich with fluoride so I use the black Berkey filters without the fluoride attachment. The water the comes out of my city tap has regulated safe fluoride levels. I realize fluoride has health risks but so do many things taken in excess.
@@practicalguy973 There's fluoride in toothpaste and you can't control how much fluoride is in your water. Secondly, fluoride deficiencies may be old science. Some studies say that you don't need fluoride. Other studies say that fluoride is a health hazard. I'm not a scientist so of course, I can't say one way or the other. What I don't like at all about the fluoride filters in the Berkey is that the plastic filter sits in your filtered water, negating the use of the stainless steel tank. At least with plastic water pitchers, they sit in refrigerator and cool temperatures lessens the amount of chemicals leached into your water. The Berkey counter top plastic flouride filters sit at room temperature.
@@davidhunternyc1 Studies prove the point they set out validate usually from set parameters that help them achieve their goals which might not even be valid in another study. This is why there is so much conflicting information and one study that contradicts another completely like the ones you point out. Fluoride like mostly any other natural mineral is absorbed through the gut. Tooth paste isn't something I eat nor should anyone. The fact is there is fluoride stored in your teeth and even more in the body and we want to maintain that balance. I tend to think about the facts we know like how much of set minerals are in the body and I cant trust all the back and forth movements and studies. With modern diets we have our teeth last longer than ever before. I think this is why fluoride was put in tap water so I will go with that at least for now. I have a water pitcher in the fridge as it makes sense to allow chemicals to evaporate and lessens the chances of bacterial growth being in a cold environment.
as a berkey consumer for 8 years, (family of 4). Outdoor workers ;), I can say I really really hope yall make a more affordable flouride filter than berkey, and / or somehow incorporate it into the "main filter media" like our water filter guru here mentioned. I think that would be a win-win, and could propel you guys to start becoming Berkeys biggest challenger, im already considering switching to Boroux for filter replacement due to berkey being out of stock on the ones that i need/want, often, but if your filter....suddenly became superior like with incorporated flouride reduction (would be especially gnarly-cool if it was all one unit) man....that would catapult yall to .
You guys should include a section on your website where you compare the price of water bottles.....to how long a filter would last, and how that is comparable to buying (____ cases of water). Or something like that, maybe not that exact way of comparing (thats just my spitball idea). But data like that could be very useful, insightful, and make sales easier ;) lets see its 38 bottles (16.9oz) of water per 5 gallons..76 per 10 gallons....that means 250 gallons would be 1900 bottles if my math is correct. So....if you wanted to do the minimum of where the pestisides cant be guaranteed to be filtered out of the water, id say roughly 250 gallons according to the testing sheet....and say your planning on switching the filter every 250 gallons because of that number.... Giving you roughly 1900 bottles of water. the grocery near my home sells cases of 40 bottles for around 5 bucks. We would need 47.5 cases of water....to equal a filter thats switched out everytime at 250 gallons. Thats around $237.50 Now the question is how fast do we consume a case of water that large. I dont know the answer to that one, but I intend to find out. hmmm, by this logic WOULDthis mean that it would be cheaper to just buy Boroux filters indefinately instead of bottled water? if so.... heck, we could fill our own bottles. Maybe Boroux comes out with multi-waterbottle filling system so you can make your own cases of tasty pure beautiful life giving H20. and then run a campaign with a silly and cheezy groaner of a slogan such as but not limited to "C'mon, make the switch! Switch from water bottles today!" it would make less trashbags thats for sure. water bottles full of air take up a majority of our trash bags, we wondered why we produce so many bags of trash.....its cuz of the water bottles. anyways, this is free sales and marketing advice for you guys, Boroux, I wont charge this time, but next time.....where do I send the invoice to? 🤣🤣🤣
Just preordered a set of these filters, after watching your review. I’ve been on a Berkey filter back order list now for weeks, and I’m over it. Also tired of constantly wondering where the third party Berkey supplier is actually getting their filters. Thanks for the recommendation 👍🏼
Your videos are so helpful. Are you planning on testing berkefeld British waterfilters at any point as they are the only gravity system with some of those certifications that I'm aware of? Thanks so much
@@waterfilterguruIm interested in that too! I just installed the Waterdrop filters, but I like what I’ve learned about the Berkefeld ceramic filters for severe reasons, not the least of which is that they remove fluoride with the additional plastic filters.
Can you tell me what filters are the best ones to buy that fit a Berkey? I've purchased Berkey, Pro One and Boroux. It'd be fabulous to know which one is better. Of these 3... or another brand? Please shed some light. Most of us don't test and wouldn't, know how anyway! tia.
@@waterfilterguru I have never tested my water, so I don't have any in mind. I was hoping that one brand stands out over all the others. Is that not something that can be answered without knowing your water breakdown?
@@toddswisher Unfortunately there is no "one size fits all" water filter. Without knowing what contaminants are in the water, you may or may not end up getting a system capable of addressing them
I have a filter on my sink faucet and then filter that water in the Berkey. Hopefully filtering water twice is removing most contaminants, but who knows. I've been using the ceramic filters. Are they any good?
Pre-filtering can help depending on what contaminants are present, and the filter being used. By pre-filtering, you'll also extend the media lifespan of the subsequent filter. Which ceramic filters have you been using exactly?
A big one for many folks.....the filters are not capable of reducing fluoride. Obviously....Activated Carbon is NOT an effective media to remove added or naturally occuring fluoride. A little google search on Activated Carbon could have already debunked that. Actived Carbon loses its capacity to filter Fluoride after 200-300 liters. Incorporating activated aluminium into the activated carbon might work but I guess these filters will be way more expensive (due to the complexity) and the replacement interval very short due to the activated aluminum running out of its adsorption capacity. In the end, we will then be complaing about the price of the filters. There is simply no one-fits-all-solution. In my opinion Boroux does a very neat job on explaining what to expect from these filters. Secondly, filter lifespan depends on YOUR use case. Meaning, type of water filtered and therefore the lifespan is determined by the contaminent(s) you're trying to remove.
It is AMAZING how companies mislead the public with their claims about this N that! Kinda like "Pay No attention to that man behind the curtain!" Thanks for telling us the TRUTH!
Curious about your thoughts on this vs the king water drop? The king had full fluoride removal in your other tests but this has various other benefits. There is certainly a cost difference. The water drops do seem to filter incredibly quickly, almost to the point it seems questionable.
King tank filters performed well, but the vessel itself is poorer quality than Boroux. If you want to reduce fluoride you need the extra filters which, just like Berkey, sit down in the filtered water in the lower chamber. Less than ideal
I've installed and tested a number of whole house water treatment systems already! Just search the channel for the keyword 'whole house' What water issues are you trying to address with a whole house system?
Do you mean ProOne? If so, check out this video about my testing ruclips.net/video/5h87z2rA6Og/видео.html There are not any shower filters capable of reducing fluoride, to my knowledge. The primary route of exposure to fluoride is through ingestion - so just don't drink the shower water 😉
For city water what filters would you recommend? We currently have a berkey filter system but am trying to find replacement after learning of the aluminum problem in the flouride filter.
the primer bulb accessory from Berkey is a worthwhile investment if you don't have a faucet that works with the little flat donut thing. the primer is quick and you don't spray water all over the place.
There is no such a thing as a water distillation system for showering. Water distillation is a time and energy intensive process, taking on average 6-8 hours to distill just one gallon of water. It is one of the best methods for creating purified water.
I find its hard to trust where the filters come from with Berkey. Its all 3rd party sellers in my country and I'm never trusting the temptation for sellers to get fakes and make a ton of money.
I just replaced my 3-1/2 year old Berkey filters with the Boroux filters. I still kept the Berkey filters. Customer service is over eager to help. Long story with preorder questions to reviewing their filters. So I’ll just get to the point. If you have the time, you could always prime the filters by submerging the filters for a few hours or until they no longer float.
It doesn't really sound like a good filter contaminants out of the water for a few hundred gallons. I just bought one and I really just want to return it
A few hundered gallons is a more realistic claim than thousands of gallons. There's a reason none of the companies that claim a multiple thousands of gallons capacities have achieved certification for their filters
Multiple stages of filtration & disinfection: - A filter to remove sediment and suspended solids, this can even be a piece of cloth. - A proper method of disinfection (chemical, UV or boiling) - A carbon filter to reduce any organic chemicals present Check out this video for a more in-depth explanation: ruclips.net/video/Btqqwd_cLiA/видео.html
What other contaminants are present that you are using the Berkey to filter? Hardness typically isn't much of a health concern in terms of ingestion, as it's primarily made up of calcium and magnesium, which are healthy and necessary minerals for human consumption
To be honest, these systems are to be used for grid down, survival, back country situations. Fluoride reduction is not really an issue. If you want fluoride reduction in a home, get an RO system.
Agreed, RO is the best treatment method for fluoride reduction. It's important to always have a proper method of disinfection in addition to gravity fed filters like BOROUX for emergency preparedness or off grid use - like boiling, UV, or chemical treatment
Water filter guru, can you investigate water bottles with filters? That ones, where you have to suck water through the straw. I just bought Epic water filter bottle, but after filling it with tap water could still smell chlorine. Actually I would like to find the drop in filter, and then drink from any bottle or glass without any straw. I had something like that before, it’s called GoPure. But I doubt that it does the job they promised. Thanks.
Instead of using a slow spray nozzle, set the unit on the counter, use a pitcher or bowl to catch water from the faucet, pour into the unit, repeat until the unit is filled.
@@waterfilterguru I have a Berkey with Pro Ones at the moment. I have Boroux filters to istall soon. I believe it's about six 1/2 gallon pitcher fills to fill it. I'll count next time and let you know for sure.
Well,I got 6 of these black filters in my Berkey unit,and just got the uranium test back. The acceptable amount is .030,and my test came back .049. granted,it's better than my first test months ago with just two black filters. The test came back at .93. so. So much for that. It's depressing. I love the taste of Berkey water.
Looks like the Borough actually has more plastic in the base, which might add to the microplastics that may end up in the filtered water. It would be great if they all could come up with a no plastic base (other than the threading screw). I suppose stainless steel would be the only answer, which would add greatly to the cost.
These filters are inferior to a water distiller and by a long shot. The only downside, they need electricity. The reason you do not hear about them is they do not result in recurring sales of filter materials which made these big business. Do your own research, you want to remove the forever chemicals, dangerous minerals, fluorides, pharmaceuticals, and biologic activity, go distilled. I add a pinch of salt to add a little flavor and make it more rapidly absorbed by our bodies. Once you know how much superior home distillers are, you will see these stack filters are just not worth it. Reverse osmosis work well, but then you have to keep buying refills. Distilled 100% ! It removes everything but H2O . Do your research, you will leave these filter systems as even a consideration.
While distillation is one of the best methods for purifying water, it's good to note it's drawbacks as well. It's an time intensive process, requiring 6-8 hours to distill just one gallon of water. There are some contaminants (VOCs) which are able to evaporate with the water, so make sure to look for a distiller that includes a post-distillation activated carbon filter. Distilling water demineralizes it, so some folks may want to consider remineralizing before consumption.
You strip the water of essential minerals with distillation. So it's fine if you supplement with minerals. Correct me if I'm wrong, but filtering doesn't do that.
Sad to see that you didn't address the elephant in the room. That elephant being that you can't buy Berkey filters. I've spent a few hours going down various rabbit holes in an attempt to find out why NO ONE has Berkey filters in stock. The short answer is because of the EPA. There are a ton of acronyms that you have to figure out first to follow the path though (JEI, NMCL, EPA, along with FIFRA...) Now following this trail will lead you to the creation of Boroux filters from a company that used to sell (not create) Berkey filters. There still is a ton of confusion out there on whether Boroux filters have anything to do with Berkey filters. Please do an in-depth video detailing why the EPA banned the sale of Berkey filters. I think a good video would clear up a lot of confusion that is still out there.
Nobody fills a gravity fed* (corrected) system in a sink with a "spigot". You fill a pitcher and pour it in. Been using my system almost 15 years. Over last two years i use a distiller on the back end. Costs...but so does cancer
@waterfilterguru Berkey. Not bragging on them since their lack of transparency has me using a distiller to make my water 100% pure. Just saying. Putting that system in a sink is a tough way to fill it.
@waterfilterguru you're correct. For some dang reason, I keep calling it a reverse osmosis system...though I've been using this dang thing for 15+ years. 😅 Oh well. Can't win em all
@@clint1261 😉anyway, back to your comment about filling the system with a pitcher. How many times do you have to fill the pitcher to get the top reservoir of your filter system full?
23 inches plus a foot so you can get a bottle under it puts it almost tall enough to need a step ladder to fill it. The designs like this are a deal breaker for me. Make one that I can set on the counter and get a water bottle under it.
Sounds like a direct connect system that filters the cold water at your kitchen sink on demand using pressure might be a better fit for you. These systems don't require an invasive install, and are easy to use. Check out my recent video where I installed and tested one ruclips.net/video/yOs3yTqDLOI/видео.html
Just to clarify, ProOne filters are certified under NSF 42 for *materials requirements only* - they are not actually performance certified for any contaminant reduction, as of now
Well, not necessarily. It's recommended to be prepared with a proper method of disinfection and not rely on a water filter alone to make pond water potable. If you plan to treat the water with chemicals to disinfect it (easiest method, doesn't require an energy source), you could then use a filter like the Boroux to remove the residual disinfectant chemical and any byproducts, once the water is disinfected. Treating water in an emergency situation to make it potable is a multi-step process. Check out this video where I explain that more in depth ruclips.net/video/Btqqwd_cLiA/видео.html
Filtration on Boroux doesn't seem to be as good as zero water filter. I have been using a zero water filter and it came with a meter. I just bought a Boroux and it reads tps higher than the zero and higher than my tap water.
Check out this video to learn about what a TDS meter does and does not measure, and why it's not a good indicator of water quality alone ruclips.net/video/yHvdYWXiVzI/видео.html
At 3:11. Your suggestion that Boroux integrate flouride filtration in their basic foundation filters is brilliant. No one wants plastic filters sitting in room temperature water all day every day. Right now, Berkey, like Kleenex, has name recognition. It will be difficult to knock Berkey off the throne. Boroux has a chance, however. I hope they listen to you.
What if you want fluoride? Fluoride is essential for teeth health and reducing decay. I dont particularity eat much foods rich with fluoride so I use the black Berkey filters without the fluoride attachment. The water the comes out of my city tap has regulated safe fluoride levels. I realize fluoride has health risks but so do many things taken in excess.
@@practicalguy973 There's fluoride in toothpaste and you can't control how much fluoride is in your water. Secondly, fluoride deficiencies may be old science. Some studies say that you don't need fluoride. Other studies say that fluoride is a health hazard. I'm not a scientist so of course, I can't say one way or the other. What I don't like at all about the fluoride filters in the Berkey is that the plastic filter sits in your filtered water, negating the use of the stainless steel tank. At least with plastic water pitchers, they sit in refrigerator and cool temperatures lessens the amount of chemicals leached into your water. The Berkey counter top plastic flouride filters sit at room temperature.
@@davidhunternyc1 Studies prove the point they set out validate usually from set parameters that help them achieve their goals which might not even be valid in another study. This is why there is so much conflicting information and one study that contradicts another completely like the ones you point out. Fluoride like mostly any other natural mineral is absorbed through the gut. Tooth paste isn't something I eat nor should anyone. The fact is there is fluoride stored in your teeth and even more in the body and we want to maintain that balance. I tend to think about the facts we know like how much of set minerals are in the body and I cant trust all the back and forth movements and studies. With modern diets we have our teeth last longer than ever before. I think this is why fluoride was put in tap water so I will go with that at least for now. I have a water pitcher in the fridge as it makes sense to allow chemicals to evaporate and lessens the chances of bacterial growth being in a cold environment.
@@davidhunternyc1 Unfortunately I can't respond to you in any way that I want, my comments are deleted on what I want to say next.
@@practicalguy973 flouride is bad stuff. If you insist on using it, you can always apply it topically.
Great video! Thanks for the review. We have lots of plans in the works to continue to improve our products!
Excited to see what's coming!
as a berkey consumer for 8 years, (family of 4). Outdoor workers ;), I can say I really really hope yall make a more affordable flouride filter than berkey, and / or somehow incorporate it into the "main filter media" like our water filter guru here mentioned. I think that would be a win-win, and could propel you guys to start becoming Berkeys biggest challenger, im already considering switching to Boroux for filter replacement due to berkey being out of stock on the ones that i need/want, often, but if your filter....suddenly became superior like with incorporated flouride reduction (would be especially gnarly-cool if it was all one unit) man....that would catapult yall to .
You guys should include a section on your website where you compare the price of water bottles.....to how long a filter would last, and how that is comparable to buying (____ cases of water). Or something like that, maybe not that exact way of comparing (thats just my spitball idea). But data like that could be very useful, insightful, and make sales easier ;)
lets see its 38 bottles (16.9oz) of water per 5 gallons..76 per 10 gallons....that means 250 gallons would be 1900 bottles if my math is correct.
So....if you wanted to do the minimum of where the pestisides cant be guaranteed to be filtered out of the water, id say roughly 250 gallons according to the testing sheet....and say your planning on switching the filter every 250 gallons because of that number.... Giving you roughly 1900 bottles of water.
the grocery near my home sells cases of 40 bottles for around 5 bucks. We would need 47.5 cases of water....to equal a filter thats switched out everytime at 250 gallons.
Thats around $237.50
Now the question is how fast do we consume a case of water that large. I dont know the answer to that one, but I intend to find out.
hmmm, by this logic WOULDthis mean that it would be cheaper to just buy Boroux filters indefinately instead of bottled water? if so.... heck, we could fill our own bottles. Maybe Boroux comes out with multi-waterbottle filling system so you can make your own cases of tasty pure beautiful life giving H20. and then run a campaign with a silly and cheezy groaner of a slogan such as but not limited to "C'mon, make the switch! Switch from water bottles today!"
it would make less trashbags thats for sure. water bottles full of air take up a majority of our trash bags, we wondered why we produce so many bags of trash.....its cuz of the water bottles.
anyways, this is free sales and marketing advice for you guys, Boroux, I wont charge this time, but next time.....where do I send the invoice to?
🤣🤣🤣
Just preordered a set of these filters, after watching your review. I’ve been on a Berkey filter back order list now for weeks, and I’m over it. Also tired of constantly wondering where the third party Berkey supplier is actually getting their filters. Thanks for the recommendation 👍🏼
Glad it was helpful!
Your videos are so helpful. Are you planning on testing berkefeld British waterfilters at any point as they are the only gravity system with some of those certifications that I'm aware of? Thanks so much
Great question! I second this! Thank you @waterfilterguru
Thanks for the feedback! British Berkefeld is on the list, I'll be working on that one soon.
Thanks so much. Excited to hear your thoughts and see your test results. I have been using mine for a few weeks and enjoying it.
@@waterfilterguruIm interested in that too! I just installed the Waterdrop filters, but I like what I’ve learned about the Berkefeld ceramic filters for severe reasons, not the least of which is that they remove fluoride with the additional plastic filters.
@@waterfilterguruThat would be much appreciated!!
Have you tested the Berkefeld ceramic filters?
Not yet - it's on the list!
Can you tell me what filters are the best ones to buy that fit a Berkey? I've purchased Berkey, Pro One and Boroux. It'd be fabulous to know which one is better. Of these 3... or another brand? Please shed some light. Most of us don't test and wouldn't, know how anyway! tia.
This depends - what contaminants are in your water you are trying to address?
@@waterfilterguru I have never tested my water, so I don't have any in mind. I was hoping that one brand stands out over all the others. Is that not something that can be answered without knowing your water breakdown?
@@toddswisher Unfortunately there is no "one size fits all" water filter. Without knowing what contaminants are in the water, you may or may not end up getting a system capable of addressing them
I have a filter on my sink faucet and then filter that water in the Berkey. Hopefully filtering water twice is removing most contaminants, but who knows. I've been using the ceramic filters. Are they any good?
Pre-filtering can help depending on what contaminants are present, and the filter being used. By pre-filtering, you'll also extend the media lifespan of the subsequent filter. Which ceramic filters have you been using exactly?
Great video!! Any way we can get a review of the Filterlogic replacement filters for the Berkey?
Thanks for watching and for the request! I'll add it to the list to look into
Much appreciated!
A big one for many folks.....the filters are not capable of reducing fluoride. Obviously....Activated Carbon is NOT an effective media to remove added or naturally occuring fluoride. A little google search on Activated Carbon could have already debunked that. Actived Carbon loses its capacity to filter Fluoride after 200-300 liters. Incorporating activated aluminium into the activated carbon might work but I guess these filters will be way more expensive (due to the complexity) and the replacement interval very short due to the activated aluminum running out of its adsorption capacity. In the end, we will then be complaing about the price of the filters. There is simply no one-fits-all-solution. In my opinion Boroux does a very neat job on explaining what to expect from these filters. Secondly, filter lifespan depends on YOUR use case. Meaning, type of water filtered and therefore the lifespan is determined by the contaminent(s) you're trying to remove.
Excellent summary! 👌
isn't water distillation "fits all" solution?
What were the test results with the Berkey filter? Were contaminants added like cobalt?
Berkey Test 1 ruclips.net/video/AVZmZwTxnMc/видео.html
Berkey Test 2 ruclips.net/video/1QL3McV20YM/видео.html
Thanks for all your work on this stuff 🙏
You're welcome, thanks for watching and for sharing your feedback
It is AMAZING how companies mislead the public with their claims about this N that! Kinda like "Pay No attention to that man behind the curtain!" Thanks for telling us the TRUTH!
Thanks for watching, did you see this video yet? ruclips.net/video/pOOvhhrYlpw/видео.html
Curious about your thoughts on this vs the king water drop? The king had full fluoride removal in your other tests but this has various other benefits. There is certainly a cost difference. The water drops do seem to filter incredibly quickly, almost to the point it seems questionable.
King tank filters performed well, but the vessel itself is poorer quality than Boroux. If you want to reduce fluoride you need the extra filters which, just like Berkey, sit down in the filtered water in the lower chamber. Less than ideal
I just jumped into the 🕳 🐇 on water filters by binging your videos ✊🏾 Do you plan on reviewing whole house water filtration?
I've installed and tested a number of whole house water treatment systems already! Just search the channel for the keyword 'whole house'
What water issues are you trying to address with a whole house system?
Thoughts on the pureone filters? Also- any flouride shower filters youd recommend?
Do you mean ProOne? If so, check out this video about my testing ruclips.net/video/5h87z2rA6Og/видео.html
There are not any shower filters capable of reducing fluoride, to my knowledge. The primary route of exposure to fluoride is through ingestion - so just don't drink the shower water 😉
For city water what filters would you recommend? We currently have a berkey filter system but am trying to find replacement after learning of the aluminum problem in the flouride filter.
@@hallieanderson9387 What contaminants are present that need to be addressed?
@@waterfilterguru flouride, chlorine and pfas being the main concerns but to get as much of the other garbage out is always a plus.
@@waterfilterguru we also own the home but are on a bit of a budget.
Thank you for your time and videos.
You're welcome, thank you for watching!
the primer bulb accessory from Berkey is a worthwhile investment if you don't have a faucet that works with the little flat donut thing. the primer is quick and you don't spray water all over the place.
The same blue primer tool comes with the Boroux filters
Keep up the good work, thank you! From the Banks of the Northfork of the red river, Oklahoma side!
Thanks for watching!
Do you cover water distilling? New to this channel. I want a water distilling system for showering.
There is no such a thing as a water distillation system for showering. Water distillation is a time and energy intensive process, taking on average 6-8 hours to distill just one gallon of water. It is one of the best methods for creating purified water.
I never did trust the Berkley's and after watching the last vid👍
I find its hard to trust where the filters come from with Berkey. Its all 3rd party sellers in my country and I'm never trusting the temptation for sellers to get fakes and make a ton of money.
Berkey is only sold through distributors - the manufacturer does not sell direct to customer
I just replaced my 3-1/2 year old Berkey filters with the Boroux filters. I still kept the Berkey filters.
Customer service is over eager to help. Long story with preorder questions to reviewing their filters.
So I’ll just get to the point.
If you have the time, you could always prime the filters by submerging the filters for a few hours or until they no longer float.
@@waterfilterguru Like near anything else
It doesn't really sound like a good filter contaminants out of the water for a few hundred gallons. I just bought one and I really just want to return it
A few hundered gallons is a more realistic claim than thousands of gallons. There's a reason none of the companies that claim a multiple thousands of gallons capacities have achieved certification for their filters
So which filters are best for surface water
Multiple stages of filtration & disinfection:
- A filter to remove sediment and suspended solids, this can even be a piece of cloth.
- A proper method of disinfection (chemical, UV or boiling)
- A carbon filter to reduce any organic chemicals present
Check out this video for a more in-depth explanation: ruclips.net/video/Btqqwd_cLiA/видео.html
I just got Berkefeld which is British and shipped from NL in Europe so no customs charges
I'll be testing their filters soon!
@@waterfilterguru The Ultra Sterasyl filters are NSF 42, NSF 53 and NSF 372 certified.
I’d be interested to see how the Cobalt level is in a few weeks to months
As would I - I wonder if it will decrease
I have very hard well water I use a Berkey it helps a little bit. Thank goodness I don’t have chlorine or fluoride in my water.
What other contaminants are present that you are using the Berkey to filter?
Hardness typically isn't much of a health concern in terms of ingestion, as it's primarily made up of calcium and magnesium, which are healthy and necessary minerals for human consumption
To be honest, these systems are to be used for grid down, survival, back country situations. Fluoride reduction is not really an issue. If you want fluoride reduction in a home, get an RO system.
Agreed, RO is the best treatment method for fluoride reduction.
It's important to always have a proper method of disinfection in addition to gravity fed filters like BOROUX for emergency preparedness or off grid use - like boiling, UV, or chemical treatment
Excellent balanced review. Thank you
You're welcome, thanks for watching
Love your content! Do you have any plans to test shower filters? I’d love to see your input on this.
Thank you!
I do! Are there any you'd like to see tested specifically?
Berkey shower filter!
We have calcium in our hot water lines. Clogs up everything.
@@The9Pauls Have you considered a water softener? It'll clear up existing scale in addition to protecting appliances from new scale
Do it with lake or pond water. Run the tests versus Berkley.
It shouldn't be used to filter untreated pond water
Water filter guru, can you investigate water bottles with filters? That ones, where you have to suck water through the straw. I just bought Epic water filter bottle, but after filling it with tap water could still smell chlorine. Actually I would like to find the drop in filter, and then drink from any bottle or glass without any straw. I had something like that before, it’s called GoPure. But I doubt that it does the job they promised. Thanks.
This is already on the to-do list! Thanks for your request and suggestion
@@waterfilterguruwill you test LIFE STRAWS?
@@cherylwilliams4738 Yes, at some point
Instead of using a slow spray nozzle, set the unit on the counter, use a pitcher or bowl to catch water from the faucet, pour into the unit, repeat until the unit is filled.
Great idea!
That's what I do.
@@toddswisher How many pitchers does it take to fully fill your filter system top reservoir?
@@waterfilterguru I have a Berkey with Pro Ones at the moment. I have Boroux filters to istall soon. I believe it's about six 1/2 gallon pitcher fills to fill it. I'll count next time and let you know for sure.
@@waterfilterguru I filled it last night and it took five 1/2 gallon pitchers. And I like to top it off, so another about 1/2 cup.
so you have to replace the filters every year pretty much, got it.
It's hard to say, but currently their testing and capacity claims don't jive
We use a pitcher to fill our berkey
How many pitchers does it take to fully fill the Berkey?
These filter uranium?
See 5:39
Well,I got 6 of these black filters in my Berkey unit,and just got the uranium test back. The acceptable amount is .030,and my test came back .049. granted,it's better than my first test months ago with just two black filters. The test came back at .93. so. So much for that. It's depressing. I love the taste of Berkey water.
All those water systems are the same - a stainless steel bucket. . It matters what filter you buy.
And remember that those long cartridges are a waste of money because they rarely sit in the water. Only the bottom 4” is typically used.
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Do the Boroux filters fit in my Berkey?
Yes
Looks like the Borough actually has more plastic in the base, which might add to the microplastics that may end up in the filtered water. It would be great if they all could come up with a no plastic base (other than the threading screw). I suppose stainless steel would be the only answer, which would add greatly to the cost.
These filters are inferior to a water distiller and by a long shot. The only downside, they need electricity. The reason you do not hear about them is they do not result in recurring sales of filter materials which made these big business. Do your own research, you want to remove the forever chemicals, dangerous minerals, fluorides, pharmaceuticals, and biologic activity, go distilled. I add a pinch of salt to add a little flavor and make it more rapidly absorbed by our bodies. Once you know how much superior home distillers are, you will see these stack filters are just not worth it. Reverse osmosis work well, but then you have to keep buying refills. Distilled 100% ! It removes everything but H2O . Do your research, you will leave these filter systems as even a consideration.
Thank you for the information. I am new to this and I was not aware of distillers. Can you recommend a brand please?
you need double distillation due to different boiling points of pesticides in water.
While distillation is one of the best methods for purifying water, it's good to note it's drawbacks as well. It's an time intensive process, requiring 6-8 hours to distill just one gallon of water. There are some contaminants (VOCs) which are able to evaporate with the water, so make sure to look for a distiller that includes a post-distillation activated carbon filter. Distilling water demineralizes it, so some folks may want to consider remineralizing before consumption.
You strip the water of essential minerals with distillation. So it's fine if you supplement with minerals. Correct me if I'm wrong, but filtering doesn't do that.
Yep. My distiller changed everything. I do use my gravity fed system on the front end.
Sad to see that you didn't address the elephant in the room. That elephant being that you can't buy Berkey filters. I've spent a few hours going down various rabbit holes in an attempt to find out why NO ONE has Berkey filters in stock. The short answer is because of the EPA. There are a ton of acronyms that you have to figure out first to follow the path though (JEI, NMCL, EPA, along with FIFRA...) Now following this trail will lead you to the creation of Boroux filters from a company that used to sell (not create) Berkey filters. There still is a ton of confusion out there on whether Boroux filters have anything to do with Berkey filters. Please do an in-depth video detailing why the EPA banned the sale of Berkey filters. I think a good video would clear up a lot of confusion that is still out there.
You're in luck, I'm working on this right now 😉
I remember when I bought my Alexapur they were advertising 5000 gallons per filter. Now they say 200 gallons or three months. They're all full of BS.
Unfortunately a common trend I've seen in the industry
Nobody fills a gravity fed* (corrected) system in a sink with a "spigot". You fill a pitcher and pour it in. Been using my system almost 15 years. Over last two years i use a distiller on the back end. Costs...but so does cancer
Which countertop reverse osmosis system have you been using for 15 years?
@waterfilterguru Berkey. Not bragging on them since their lack of transparency has me using a distiller to make my water 100% pure. Just saying. Putting that system in a sink is a tough way to fill it.
@@clint1261 Just to clarify, Berkey is not a reverse osmosis system - it's a gravity-fed system that uses carbon adsorption and ion exchange media
@waterfilterguru you're correct. For some dang reason, I keep calling it a reverse osmosis system...though I've been using this dang thing for 15+ years. 😅 Oh well. Can't win em all
@@clint1261 😉anyway, back to your comment about filling the system with a pitcher. How many times do you have to fill the pitcher to get the top reservoir of your filter system full?
What happened to Berkey?
A number of things. Stay tuned for an upcoming video about just that!
@@waterfilterguru will look forward to it.
23 inches plus a foot so you can get a bottle under it puts it almost tall enough to need a step ladder to fill it. The designs like this are a deal breaker for me. Make one that I can set on the counter and get a water bottle under it.
Sounds like a direct connect system that filters the cold water at your kitchen sink on demand using pressure might be a better fit for you. These systems don't require an invasive install, and are easy to use. Check out my recent video where I installed and tested one ruclips.net/video/yOs3yTqDLOI/видео.html
Pro one had fluoride within their filters so no extra filters.
And pro one priming is super easy.
Pro one is nsf certified filters more than berkey and priming is easy.
Just to clarify, ProOne filters are certified under NSF 42 for *materials requirements only* - they are not actually performance certified for any contaminant reduction, as of now
When its new it should be good, after few years everythings change😅
It's more a function of usage (volume filtered and contaminants present in the source water), rather than time
@@waterfilterguru another replacement for berkey, volume per gallon filtered hope it last for years. New filters got good reviews
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If it can't make pond water drinkable its worthless for emergencies.
Well, not necessarily. It's recommended to be prepared with a proper method of disinfection and not rely on a water filter alone to make pond water potable.
If you plan to treat the water with chemicals to disinfect it (easiest method, doesn't require an energy source), you could then use a filter like the Boroux to remove the residual disinfectant chemical and any byproducts, once the water is disinfected.
Treating water in an emergency situation to make it potable is a multi-step process. Check out this video where I explain that more in depth ruclips.net/video/Btqqwd_cLiA/видео.html
Filtration on Boroux doesn't seem to be as good as zero water filter. I have been using a zero water filter and it came with a meter. I just bought a Boroux and it reads tps higher than the zero and higher than my tap water.
Check out this video to learn about what a TDS meter does and does not measure, and why it's not a good indicator of water quality alone ruclips.net/video/yHvdYWXiVzI/видео.html
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