I have heard that you use those thick washers when flushing the filter. Thread it on the filter output, turn upside down and hold it against your kitchen faucet spout (or the garden hose spigot). Let it run for about 30 seconds or until the loose carbon stops coming out. Flush once more, then install into your pot. The washer basically seals against the outside of the filter outlet and the edge of the hose spigot. Others the water just runs all over.
Pro tip: use a center punch prior to drilling to properly align your hole and aid drill bit alignment. I use my fancy automatic one every time I drill a hole on metal
Good video with a surprise for me! You took out the original aluminium (ribbits)( my English is not that good) for stainless steel bolts..that is something I never saw before but you are wright about that. So many thanks. Hope more people will realise that with a dumbs up for this video.
Gravity Filters Gravity / Ceramic cartridge filters are designed to remove certain pathogens from perfectly clear water such a mountain stream. If there is any silt in the water they will plug up and not allow water to flow through. You can scrub the cartridge, but soon you will reduce the thickness of the media and then it will not remove all of the pathogens. YOU ABSOLUTELY MUST PRE-FILTER THE WATER UNTIL IT IS PERFECTLY CLEAR. This can be done by a combination of settling, flocculation, sand filtering, and/or common cartridge type sediment filters that are easily available. If you don't believe this, take out all but one of your ceramic cartridges, plug the other holes, add some dirty water like what you will have to use during a crisis, see how much water you can run through it before it plugs up your ceramic cartridge. You will ruin one cartridge but you will know the truth! Another issue: if there is water in a ceramic cartridge, even a little, and that cartridge is allowed to freeze, a fine crack can occur that will allow pathogens through. You may not know it as you cannot see the crack. NEVER ALLOW YOU CARTRIDGES TO FREEZE!
Wonderfully explained. Thank you. You do need to prime the filters before first use. I screw them in upside down, and run water through it twice then reverse them back to filter position.
Thank you! I have all the parts I used along with Amazon links here. diyprimitive.com/diy-water-filter. EZ-FLO 1/4 Inch ID (3/8 Inch OD) PVC Clear Vinyl Tubing, 10 Foot Length, 98617
Love the video. Are any of the filters interchangeable with the Alexa Pure or Berkey system. The cost of those filters is so out of budget. God bless you.
It can if you over fill it. I simply add 3 gallons at a time and I never overfill it. The spigot level indicator lets me know how much is in the bottom reservoir so when it’s all the way down, you can add 4 gallons and never worry about.
I could. However with shipping and handling, I’m afraid it wouldn’t be cost effective. Consider that this project only requires one to drill holes, so maybe a friend could help you.
I don't make them, but all the parts and materials links are listed here... diyprimitive.com/diy-water-filter. All you need to do is drill around 21 holes. You can do it!
ATTENTION WD-40 WILL REMOVE THAT STICKER WITH NO PROBLEM😮🎉 YOU'RE WELCOME😊 and anything that duct tape was on any kind of sticky residue and it won't scratch the surface you don't have to scrub you might have to wash afterwards😊
Yeah, but I was going for a minimalist approach and even avoided pilot holes just to show it can be done in a worst case scenario. I also didn't want to have to clean up oil. ha. Thanks a lot for your view and comment! :)
I have heard that you use those thick washers when flushing the filter. Thread it on the filter output, turn upside down and hold it against your kitchen faucet spout (or the garden hose spigot). Let it run for about 30 seconds or until the loose carbon stops coming out. Flush once more, then install into your pot.
The washer basically seals against the outside of the filter outlet and the edge of the hose spigot. Others the water just runs all over.
Pro tip: use a center punch prior to drilling to properly align your hole and aid drill bit alignment. I use my fancy automatic one every time I drill a hole on metal
Yeah exactly! I think I mumble that I’m proving I don’t need one. Lol.
Good video with a surprise for me! You took out the original aluminium (ribbits)( my English is not that good) for stainless steel bolts..that is something I never saw before but you are wright about that.
So many thanks. Hope more people will realise that with a dumbs up for this video.
Yep, those aluminum rivets eventually corrode. Stainless is the answer. Thanks for your comment and I hope you make one!
Gravity Filters
Gravity / Ceramic cartridge filters are designed to remove certain pathogens from perfectly clear water such a mountain stream. If there is any silt in the water they will plug up and not allow water to flow through. You can scrub the cartridge, but soon you will reduce the thickness of the media and then it will not remove all of the pathogens. YOU ABSOLUTELY MUST PRE-FILTER THE WATER UNTIL IT IS PERFECTLY CLEAR. This can be done by a combination of settling, flocculation, sand filtering, and/or common cartridge type sediment filters that are easily available. If you don't believe this, take out all but one of your ceramic cartridges, plug the other holes, add some dirty water like what you will have to use during a crisis, see how much water you can run through it before it plugs up your ceramic cartridge. You will ruin one cartridge but you will know the truth!
Another issue: if there is water in a ceramic cartridge, even a little, and that cartridge is allowed to freeze, a fine crack can occur that will allow pathogens through. You may not know it as you cannot see the crack. NEVER ALLOW YOU CARTRIDGES TO FREEZE!
Wonderfully explained. Thank you. You do need to prime the filters before first use. I screw them in upside down, and run water through it twice then reverse them back to filter position.
Thanks! I use this thing daily. Drill 21 holes and that’s about all that it takes to put these together.
Did I miss the type of filter used?
Where to get the spacer washers for lid? And, what size vinyl tubing. Thanks, great video!
Thank you! I have all the parts I used along with Amazon links here. diyprimitive.com/diy-water-filter. EZ-FLO 1/4 Inch ID (3/8 Inch OD) PVC Clear Vinyl Tubing, 10 Foot Length, 98617
@@DIYPrimitiveI cannot get the parts list link to work. It keeps taking me to a landing page only.
Goof Off works on all stickers.. Great vid..
Nice Erick!!!
Thank you bro!
Great job!!
How did you check to make sure no water was leaking from the holes you drilled for the filters ? I didn't see a gasket.
These filters come with a gasket.
Use the clear spigot to show you how much water is inside
He mentioned that did use one with the glass front with ball.
The link for the materials list does not work. Could you please respond with the list. Thank you.
I was wondering what type of black carbon filters did you use on this project? I not sure if they would fit because of the height of the filter.
Here's the link. You can use any filter you like, just make sure your holes are drilled to the right diameter. amzn.to/4anHSIe
they sell those step bits s at harbor freight for 5 bucks
I need one or two 😮 😮 thanks 👀
Looks like chemtrail sky,,, nice instructions, i want to do this...
Ha. Highly likely!
Love the video. Are any of the filters interchangeable with the Alexa Pure or Berkey system. The cost of those filters is so out of budget. God bless you.
Any filter can be substituted by drilling the appropriately-sized holes.
Looks like I just found a use for my old home brew pots!
Oh yeah!
Does it ever overfill?
Thank you
It can if you over fill it. I simply add 3 gallons at a time and I never overfill it. The spigot level indicator lets me know how much is in the bottom reservoir so when it’s all the way down, you can add 4 gallons and never worry about.
Dude id buy one of these. I dont have the drills and what not. How much would you sell one if so? Ill buy my own filters ofcourse.
DM me at diyprimitive@gmail.com
I'm a woman in my senior. How much would u charge for a pre-made?
Would you consider making them for your followers who are not handy and don’t have any tools
I could. However with shipping and handling, I’m afraid it wouldn’t be cost effective. Consider that this project only requires one to drill holes, so maybe a friend could help you.
Do you make if I would by one with the ceramic filter? Price?
I don't make them, but all the parts and materials links are listed here... diyprimitive.com/diy-water-filter. All you need to do is drill around 21 holes. You can do it!
Fine
That's a drill not a hammer if you want to lighting up your bits just grab end of chuck and twist don't squeeze trigger want slip
Everything is a hammer! lol. I almost always do the squeeze too.
Where can I get spigot and filters? Thanks
Hi Tim - links to the spigot and filters we used can be found in the materials list here: diyprimitive.com/diy-water-filter
There’s 2 options for the imusa pot. One is 35 and the other 24 bucks. Which did you use? This is awesome by the way. Going to save 400 semolians.
I wouldn't have bothered with the lower lid the pots should stack.
They would be tippy :)
ATTENTION WD-40 WILL REMOVE THAT STICKER WITH NO PROBLEM😮🎉 YOU'RE WELCOME😊 and anything that duct tape was on any kind of sticky residue and it won't scratch the surface you don't have to scrub you might have to wash afterwards😊
That drill screaming for some oil while drilling.
Yeah, but I was going for a minimalist approach and even avoided pilot holes just to show it can be done in a worst case scenario. I also didn't want to have to clean up oil. ha. Thanks a lot for your view and comment! :)
Promo sm 🌟
OK. If you’re mentioning sediment, then your filtration system is not working that well. It’s just that simple. Pass.