AquaTru Reverse Osmosis Water Filter Review

AquaTru Reverse Osmosis Water Filter Review - Unboxing and Test

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8 жыл бұрын

The AquaTru Reverse Osmosis Water filter is the first counter-top reverse osmosis water purifier. I was interested in it because I drink a lot of water (because it's good for you, right?) but I have lost confidence that the water I drink is "good".
Using the AquaTru I hope to remove, or at a minimum reduce, the metals, minerals and chemicals (e.g. fertilizers/pharmaceuticals) that run-off into the municipal water I drink.
This video contains my AquaTru Unboxing, Setup and Test. That's right. I ran some basic TDS tests on this thing to make sure it wasn't all "Emperor's New Clothes".
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@simeric2 6 жыл бұрын

Same as you, sir. I drank a ton of city water and my wife didn't. I have thyroid problems, but more importantly advanced stage 4 prostate cancer. Had no family or lifestyle history to suggest cancer risk. On a lark, we sent the city water to be tested for EDCs (Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals) ie. estrogens and estrogen mimickers. The levels were substantial, particularly perchlorate and steroid hormones. At only 49, this disease is melting my bones and I implore everyone who is able, to safeguard themselves from these substances with filtration such as this.

@TheMadHermit 6 жыл бұрын

+simeric2 Horrible! Very sorry to hear that. I hope you are able to recover. We certainly have to take our health into our own hands and not blindly follow government guidelines. Too much corruption and not enough good for the sake of what is right. The AquaTru didn't seem to reverse things for me, or stop the progression of my hypothyroidism in the months I used it exclusively, however, I am still on the lookout for solutions that help me take more control of the quality of what I ingest.

@KenMazaika 4 жыл бұрын

Great video. Considering an AquaTru now and it’s great to see the detailed review and testing of the unit.

@jaclynh9343 2 жыл бұрын

I'd really appreciate hearing your feedback about this product because you've had some experience now. ❤️ Truly appreciate you making this video. 🙌

@ManifestYourself 4 жыл бұрын

I use Aqua Tru every single day for about a year now. Never had to change a filter yet, but i'm assuming imma need to soon. This is the best tasting water i have ever tasted. I tried some bottled water from my mothers house recently and couldn't wait to get back home to drink the water from Aqua Tru. I'd say give it a shot if you have the money!

@paulokleable 3 жыл бұрын

Fantastic review mate thank you very much. All the best for your health.

@marcoscruz7840 3 жыл бұрын

What a great review, thank you Sr.!

@freedomdove 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much for doing this unboxing and testing. I've been seriously considering buying this unit. I currently have one of those undersink RO units that waste a lot of water and are huge. I'm going to become nomadic and want to still have access to my RO water--which I re-mineralize like I would if I were drinking distilled water--so a portable unit is right up my alley. I've known of this unit for a couple years and have wanted to find a good review of it, so thank you again. RO and distilled water are the best you can get, but you should take care to add minerals to it if your diet isn't absolutely pure and wonderful (not common in our modern society). I would like to mention that the problem with most city water is in fact the fluoride when speaking of thyroid issues. It's not the chlorine, though you don't want that either (the carbon filters remove chlorine but not fluoride). It's the fluoride that's displacing iodine in our body, and that's what causes thyroid problems. Fluoride and iodine are both halogens that can displace one another, along with bromide. We need very little fluoride and bromide compared to how much iodine we need. We're taking in much more of the former two, in general, and iodine is lacking in our food supply. Iodized salt isn't enough to balance the scales when faced with so much fluoride and bromide. Research iodine deficiency and fluoride toxicity. You will learn a lot.

@TheMadHermit 5 жыл бұрын

My pleasure. Thanks for all the info regarding iodine and fluoride. I will have to research it.

@RavynMancer 4 жыл бұрын

Great video. I just found out about this system today. Thanks for making this video.

@TheMadHermit 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Glad it was helpful!

@smokymountainlife 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for making this video. Great video. Very informative. I am buying the water tester to test my water and see how good or bad it is then I'll probably buy the water filter system.

@gangigirl1 5 жыл бұрын

I've been using the Aqua Tru system for over 2 years and can't imagine life without it....I love the taste and I've saved hundreds of dollars and countless plastic water bottles. One thing though, it's so pure that it's like drinking distilled water which is not good, so I add trace minerals to mimic spring water.

@geminiflower 2 жыл бұрын

Omg I’ve been adding water to the back tank instead of dumping it out. Eew glad I watched this. Moved from Alaska to NJ and the water here is beyond disgusting. We have a whole house filter and still the PPM are around 400! Aquatru brings it to 50’s.

@sunnisukumar 7 жыл бұрын

Really helpful testing. And here's sending you good vibes for your thyroid...

@TheMadHermit 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks +Sunni Sukumar. I appreciate it.

@annjean8709 3 жыл бұрын

Great review video! Thank you for sharing.

@Descalso420 5 жыл бұрын

Great video. Thanks for the tests.

@TheMadHermit 5 жыл бұрын

You are welcome!

@juanrijo571 6 жыл бұрын

This was very very useful to me. I am up for buying this filter. Greetings from Dominican republic.

@TheMadHermit 6 жыл бұрын

+Juan Rijo Glad it helped. Greetings from the US!

@fionn5305 7 жыл бұрын

I got the AquTru Water filter it is absolutely fabulous, love love love it. I fill a large bottle for the bathroom for using this water for cleaning my face and body wash when I do not take a shower. I have since I was 14 hated the smell of swimming pools hated the chlorine water on my skin, when I swim it will be in natural waters.

@jarichards99utube 4 жыл бұрын

EXCELLENT Informative Video. THANKS...

@TheMadHermit 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@ciamears 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this video. I also purchased an AquaTru countertop unit. The owners manual DOES NOT reiterate the video claims. In fact, the manual says it eliminates Chlorine 'taste'. I called customer service asking for something in writing that matched the video claims; they said they were having independent testing done and they would not send me anything in writing. I asked for a shipping label to return the product, they refused. Fair warning.

@AquaTruWater 7 жыл бұрын

Hello Andrea, AquaTru does remove chlorine, not merely the "taste." Our manuals have been updated to make this more clear.

@coppulor6500 6 жыл бұрын

any updated info since then? I appreciate comments and information from thorough people like yourself

@gp8699 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this awesome video!

@TheMadHermit 4 жыл бұрын

You are welcome!

@return2earthvideochannel 5 жыл бұрын

Well done, good overview. However, there remains a lot of misunderstanding about water, the most important life supporting substance known to humans (apart from oxygen). Firstly, a fridge filter - like many other carbon based purifiers - does not reduce total dissolved solids (TDS). They are not designed to remove dissolved minerals due to their very basic technology. However, not many consumers realise the majority of minerals in tap water are not easily utilised at the cellular level. The vast majority of health supporting minerals are found in FOOD - e.g. plants. And don't forget, the dissolved pieces of rock in tap water are themselves absorbent and will contain toxic metals, drug residues, growth hormones and other non-healthy substances. Therefore it is physically impossible to 'filter' or clean these minerals with a standard water filter! So the best solution is to remove them - and only a distiller or R/O system is able to do that effectively. Fact: women who regularly drink chlorinated tap water are 80% more likely to develop breast cancer than women who DO NOT drink chlorinated tap water. That is no surprise as chlorine is carcinogenic and the human body retains around 50% of all chlorination by-products that are ingested through the skin, lungs and mouth. Concerned about your health? Time to get real!

@paulmfti 3 жыл бұрын

Great review...thanks man

@Gina-bt7qk 7 жыл бұрын

+HD Geek Review - Hi, thanks for the review. Pretty informative and well done! I wonder what sort of reading you might get if you were to add the AquaTru™ "Perfect Minerals" back to the AquaTru filtered water.

@DB101415 7 жыл бұрын

Great video. Very informative. Thank you for sharing.

@TheMadHermit 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks +DB101415

@SydneyElliott777 2 жыл бұрын

Great review! Thank you

@TheMadHermit 2 жыл бұрын

Very welcome!

@miaburke3703 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the good information. Nice video.

@TheMadHermit 6 жыл бұрын

+Mia Burke You are welcome.

@Drew_Hurst 3 жыл бұрын

"In point of fact, fluoride causes more human cancer death, and causes it faster than any other chemical." - Dr Dean Burk PHD (34 years at the national cancer institute)

@junchoi5768 5 жыл бұрын

Please add the ph test result!

@Ann-ub4mf 3 жыл бұрын

Very good video., thank you. 🙂👍

@lalatejada2479 7 жыл бұрын

Wow I love this video Very very informative... thank u soooo much !

@TheMadHermit 7 жыл бұрын

+LaLa Tejada Thanks!

@lalatejada2479 7 жыл бұрын

You are wecome.

@khuff8331 4 жыл бұрын

I am a huge water drinker. Thank you for sharing this testing video. Please tell me, how did you determine what to buy to test the water?

@Ziggy695 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much, excellent!

@TheMadHermit 5 жыл бұрын

You are welcome!

@KenMazaika 4 жыл бұрын

This video is actually a lot better than the one that the founder of the company made filtering Diet Coke.

@danachilds721 4 жыл бұрын

Add drops of trace minerals to the filtered water as it takes all the good minerals out too.

@francoisroussel1 4 жыл бұрын

One of the best review i have seen for long time. tums up and by the way, did you try it with salt water?

@TheMadHermit 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks. I did not try salt water. Didn't want to saturate my filter with salt.

@nancymuller3291 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks - I have been using Deer Park since I live in an apartment. Definitely cannot drink tap water.

@bennguyen1313 5 жыл бұрын

Great video! The AquaTru is very stylish.. but how much are the filters and how often are you replacing? Anybody have the data for other popular water filters.. like the WOW (Countertop) or the Berkey? The latter is a bit more in my price range, so when I get I'll post it's HM Digital AP-1 AquaPro score here. BTW, once the water is filtered/distilled, any thoughts of adding trace minerals back in? Celtic sea salt? Quinton?

@curtflirt2 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this review

@TheMadHermit 3 жыл бұрын

My pleasure

@carsonc1272 4 жыл бұрын

The Deer Park water probably has minerals introduced after the RO treatment and that's probably why it reads higher than the Aqua Tru. From what I've heard RO water is bad for you if you don't put the minerals back in. I helped a plumber with a large commercial scale RO system once and I asked why all of the regular water was in copper pipe but the RO was in plastic. He said that the RO is so pure that it absorbs minerals fast and ruins the copper pipes. Maybe this is what goes on inside your body if the minerals aren't put in? I'm still learning and hope to figure that one out soon.

@Broxine 2 жыл бұрын

you should get your minerals from vegtables and fruits. Its a way better way of getting minerals

@minnt3262 8 жыл бұрын

You should try the Zero Water. I like in a city. Our water is between 620-650 out of the tap. Zero water will drop it to 0 on the TDS reader. :)

@amazonmonopoly6869 7 жыл бұрын

my aquatru went from 330+ ppm unfiltered to 40 ppm this guy is getting lower ppm because he started with lower ppm to begin with

@santmat007 7 жыл бұрын

Yes... My Tap Water is 390+ TDS and AquaTru only could take that down to 56TDS after 8+ Tank Tries... But it gets worse... ! I took RO water with a reading of 9 TDS form my other 10 Year OLD Counter Top Unit which has 3M Filters and put THAT WATER INTO AQUATRU Tank and ran the electronic process and GOT 33 TDS as a finished result.. To say the least i am a bit miffed.

@STICKITINYOUREAR 6 жыл бұрын

I have a 6 cup Zerowater pitcher. Water from my tap reads 450 ppm. The tap water after it has gone through the Zerowater filter reads .000 ppm. That's good enough for me.

@savedfaves 4 жыл бұрын

Curious, does this filter filter out fluoride? Also, I'm genuinely questioning this test kit. I'm not saying the water filter machine isn't good. I just wonder whether this test kit may lead to misleading results.

@HealthActivist1 7 жыл бұрын

Spring water would contain minerals, so that would probably explain the extra dissolved matter. A problem with reverse osmosis filters is that, as well as removing all the toxins, they remove the healthy minerals too - and distilled water has absolutely nothing in the way of minerals. This means it is 'dead' water, and because of this, it can actually leach minerals from your body. So it is very important if you drink reverse osmosis filtered water that you supplement with good quality minerals - preferably added to the water. You could do this with a pinch of good quality unrefined sea salt or Himalayan salt added to your water - not enough to make it taste salty though. Distilled water probably shouldn't be drunk at all. If you have a full sized under sink reverse osmosis filtering system like I do, it's a good idea to get one with an alkalizing filter, which adds minerals back into the filtered water. But make sure you get a good brand of alkalizing filter - I've heard there can be some dodgy 'minerals' in cheaper or less reputable brands.

@badweetabix 4 жыл бұрын

Incorrect and bad information. You do not simply add salt to re-mineralize water that had been filtered or distilled. When the word "mineral" as used in reference to water, it means minerals such as calcium, magnesium, and potassium. Nowhere in any scientific sources does it say your water needs sodium (salt). Furthermore, the human body does not use water as the chief source for minerals. Calcium in an inorganic form such as minerals in water is very difficult to absorb. It would take over 7 gallons of mineral water to get the same amount of calcium from 1 serving of milk, cheese, or a handful of almonds. The same applies to magnesium and potassium which you can get in much greater amount from one serving of any kinds of fruits.

@goxyeagle8446 4 жыл бұрын

badweetabix , I have the same opinion, people should get enough minerals eating healthy food basically vegetables, not by drinking water.

@1srnastornorit.384 6 жыл бұрын

i have 16% battery and your video is about 16min so good job thats amazing

@Emlane09 4 жыл бұрын

For a family of two that uses around 5-6 gallons a day, how often would you need to change the filters?

@ShiroKage009 3 жыл бұрын

Carbon filters do not remove things like soluble salts and minerals, so it's not going to affect conductivity. It may remove organic matter, but that's not the biggest effect on conductivity either.

@Shimibamasoud 3 жыл бұрын

sir, TDS being 0 is not a pretty good thing because our body needs to get some minerals from water we drink. TDS about 50 indicates optimized water to use for drinking. in the case, I liked your video. I could get information that I needed. I appreciate you for making and sharing this video.

@Broxine 2 жыл бұрын

Either that or you get your minerals from vegtables and fruits. Its a way better way of getting minerals

@RisaLynch 7 жыл бұрын

question - so this basically takes out any minerals etc right? So I would add in himalayan salt - but are you noticing that you feel better over time drinking this water?

@TheMadHermit 7 жыл бұрын

+Risa Lynch With regard to mineral removal, I believe so. They list all the things removed on their webpage. With regard to feeling better. I don't feel worse, but I didn't see a reduction in my TSH levels as I had hoped with my biohack experiment. Because of that, and the fact that constantly filling this device is a pain, I no longer use the AquaTru exclusively. I do use it, I just relegated it to my master bathroom.

@unknownlogin1306 4 жыл бұрын

How often do you have to change the filters

@lillian2396 4 жыл бұрын

A water filter system with plastic body’s and a whopping sum of $400.00, I will think they will make the water compartments with glass rather. I am looking to buy a good filter system but with 400 bucks I expect better. I will say that is the most reliable review I have seen on KZfaq regarding water filter systems, thanks for sharing.

@TheMadHermit 4 жыл бұрын

It definitely ain't cheap! I agree with you on that. :)

@Cmez872 4 жыл бұрын

Berkey filter system

@paulpowell4871 4 жыл бұрын

Yes the meter is looking for total dissolved solids and the carbon filter is really for clorine.

@NancyDrewe 5 жыл бұрын

I have this just got it, but it’s not working. It turns on and a blue light comes on, and the hats it. I’m kinda po’d since there’s no water in the clean water tank to drink. Help.

@johnanderson3700 4 жыл бұрын

With 0 water filter I get a 0 when my filter is new. Don’t know what other differences there are. I also read from reviews that service on the Aqua True is very difficult to obtain and that company does not always respond to problems. I’d like to know more about the differences. I’m also wondering when water gets to 0 does it keep minerals or does it lose them. I know there is a revitalizing system for restoring minerals, but not sure what the bottom line is. Still researching to try to find best solution to water filtration.

@area.21 6 жыл бұрын

Hi, how much watts does the filter use?

@zerocost7360 7 жыл бұрын

Well done.

@TheMadHermit 7 жыл бұрын

+ZERO COST Thanks!

@flilguy 6 жыл бұрын

I'm curious to know how much does the replacement filters cost? And how often do the filters need replaced?

@MarioR23 4 жыл бұрын

Same here, how much each filter cost and how many gallons do I get out of the filters?

@Bethaniji 4 жыл бұрын

@@MarioR23 You can find that information on the AquaTru website. Presumably you have already done that.

@jacobsfamily1789 4 жыл бұрын

Look into how kale and iodine effect the thyroid... may just need to use iodized salt and eat kale and seaweed chips

@mrlegacy8588 8 жыл бұрын

Please keep taking the medication, even tho the aqua pure may work. Don't risk making it worse. You are braver than me.

@TheMadHermit 8 жыл бұрын

+David G I never stopped taking my Synthroid. Had hoped that by just drinking reverse osmosis treated water that I may be able to reverse things. Did my blood work last month and it doesn't appear to have helped. So there goes that theory. Not sure if a jacked pituitary gland can be salvaged but I will continue to look for innovative solutions. I hate to resign to the fact that I will have to take Synthroid for life.

@mrlegacy8588 8 жыл бұрын

+HD Geek Review I came to this video because I was curious about drinking water. I am seriously considering a filtration system for my drinking water now, more than ever. Thank you for the product review, and I hope you find something that helps you. Thanks again great review, and very clearly presented.

@TheMadHermit 8 жыл бұрын

+David G Thanks for your kind words. I am in the same place. You definitely have to be your own health advocate. Research and question everything and then make the best decision for you.

@LiamGutierrez 7 жыл бұрын

+HD Geek Review You take Synthroid? I've stopped taking it since it caused my vocal cords to swell badly and wasn't able to speak anymore. Now my vocal cords are ok again but of course my TSH is very high again. But I feel better nonetheless since I have my voice back. I hope this water filter might help my thyroid, I give it a try for at least 6 weeks and if it does not work I ask my doctor for Cytomel or another T3 medication. It seems in my case the I have trouble converting the T4 prohormone in Synthroid into the active T3 hormone.

@TheMadHermit 7 жыл бұрын

+Liam Gutierrez Unfortunately I still take Synthoid. :( My Biohacking experiment did not work. I was hoping removing impurities from my water would change things but alas it did not. The weird thing about Hypothyroidism, which I have, is that Doctors don't know what causes it, though it seems to be a common affliction. I imagine it is something environmental. Will keep searching. :)

@Missann360 7 жыл бұрын

Hi HD Geek - Thanks for the very thorough AquaTru review. Whenever I change filters on my under sink RO unit I have to run a cycle first before drinking the water. I was just wondering why you don't have to run 1 water cycle first before drinking. Does anyone have any ideas why this is the case? Thanks, I would appreciate any comments,

@TheMadHermit 7 жыл бұрын

+Ann Cappola Great question. I have no idea. The manual states that you need to dump the back-flow water between fills but that's about it. I am not familiar with how under sink RO filters work and how they may be different.

@fionn5305 7 жыл бұрын

I am very interested in purchasing this. How long does the filter bottles 1,2, & 3 last for and what is the price of replacements. Also may I mention something I know. I have not swam in a swimming pool for over 35 years because of my aversion to chlorine water. There is a theory that what ever you put on your skin it only takes 28sec. for it to reach your blood stream.

@TheMadHermit 7 жыл бұрын

+Fionnuala Hussey McCarthy From the AquaTru website (www.aquatruwater.com/?aid=21723): The main RO filter will last about 1400 gallons or two years whichever comes first. The pre-filter will last 1400 gallons or six months whichever comes first The final carbon VOC filter will last about 800 gallons or 1 year whatever comes first. The Dual Function Pre-filter is $19.95 plus S&P; the Reverse Osmosis filter is $49.95 plus S&P; the final carbon VOC filter is $29.95 plus S&P.

@fionn5305 7 жыл бұрын

that is super info by return........I wish they had a similar system for the shower :-(

@nancymuller3291 7 жыл бұрын

I believe you are right about this. I have Hashimoto's thyroiditis and do not want to use the pool at the YMCA for exercise.

@klremoval1263 3 жыл бұрын

thank you

@sdmontes 6 жыл бұрын

Video claims to get rid of chlorine and chlorine byproducts.. Does it get rid of fluoride an fluoride byproducts?

@felisafisher520 4 жыл бұрын

Is purified and distilled water considered the same thing?

@chocnass 3 жыл бұрын

Tfs!

@sandy42596 7 жыл бұрын

Nice job on the set-up and testing of the various water samples ! RE: shower head filter -- have you checked that out too ???

@debbieward6944 7 жыл бұрын

do you know if this can be used for well water? my daughter is on a well and has nitrates in the water. she has a reverse osmosis system under her kitchen sink, but it only serves the water in the kitchen but does remove the nitrates. But I'm curious about one for bathroom sink

@TheMadHermit 7 жыл бұрын

+Debbie Ward It is not recommended for lake, stream or well water.

@mrswthomas960 3 жыл бұрын

good video.

@JenMarco 3 жыл бұрын

I tested my tap water, it was 211. I tested the Pur water with a filter that wasn’t that old, it was still flashing green which means it doesn’t need to be changed and the TDS went UP to 300!!! I was paying to make my water worse!! I don’t recommend Pur.

@angellee618 3 жыл бұрын

great video! will buy the tester also...just wanted to add that GE was bought up from a Chinese company, so i would avoid supporting this company in 2021

@michaelhardy3593 5 жыл бұрын

Start a hold house water 5 difference filter system

@TheplanetIsNuts 7 жыл бұрын

Do you think the coconut filter adds things to the water? Drinking distilled water isn't supposedly good. You need to add some minerals in water after all the filtration.

@TheMadHermit 7 жыл бұрын

+TheplanetIsNuts I don't know about coconut filters. With regard to distilled water not being good for you and the need for minerals in the water, I do drink from other water sources so I imagine I get the minerals I need from them. It would probably be hard to drink exclusively distilled. Plus, I don't think the AquaTru produces distilled water.

@shanestead4598 7 жыл бұрын

Your carbon filter IS a coconut filter. The carbon is derived from pyrolyzed coconut shells. I'm sorry I know you mean well, but you should do your homework on water quality before making a video like this.

@rafaelg.toledo1701 3 жыл бұрын

i buy my drinking water from a water refilling station in the Philippines jetmatic is the source of my water the water that comes from my faucet is dirty, has rust,sediments,foul smelling Can the Aqua Tru solves the problem? I don't want to have diarrhea,amoebiasis,gastroenteritis etc.

@fredw888 7 жыл бұрын

What is the PH after filter?

@ecr-9341 5 жыл бұрын

It’s a $400 unit. Lots of negative reviews below. Hm. Here in Idaho DI water is $1/gal. Maybe $400 worth of DI is the better route...🇺🇸

@marianneclemett4809 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks...I just purchased this filtering system and wasn't too sure about it since one of the filters didn't get in too easily. I also received 3 extra filters but one was the wrong one. Made in China!!! I thought I was getting a product from Canada.

@TheMadHermit 7 жыл бұрын

+Marianne Clemett I'm afraid it's hard to find anything NOT made in China.

@AquaTruWater 6 жыл бұрын

Hi Marianne. Just like an Apple product, AquaTru is designed in the USA and assembled in China using high quality components from around the world. The RO membrane is made by GE. The pre-filter and the final VOC charcoal filters are made using high quality activated coconut charcoal by Filtrex, a Berkshire Hathaway company. All components have been tested and certified to NSF standards by the US laboratory IAPMO.

@goldajane 6 жыл бұрын

you need to wet the rubber gasket

@fksunkissed 6 жыл бұрын

What about Florida removal?

@supratoyodah6330 6 жыл бұрын

The Mad Hermit tru dat

@jessicastro5453 3 жыл бұрын

Do we need to add mineral drops to replace what's filtered? I found a water pitcher that adds backs what's removed reducing the need to add the mineral drops.

@keriwright7678 3 жыл бұрын

What brand!?

@anngill8701 6 жыл бұрын

Nice Video. I have a few Questions please;. Does Aqatru remove other contaminants? Does it remove all minerals, if yes then one needs to add them back. Does it Ionize the water? These are important things to think about. Based on other videos I have seen. Thank you in advance for your response Sir.

@TheMadHermit 6 жыл бұрын

+Ann Gill According to their FAQ AquaTru is designed to remove three type of water contaminants (organic and inorganic chemicals and biological contaminants). They also say, AquaTru purifies the water using 4-stage reverse osmosis, the same type of purification used by all the major water brands to create pure drinking water. AquaTru creates low TDS (total dissolved solids/minerals) water similar to major bottled water brands. If you want to add minerals back they sell an ionic mineral concentrate called "AquaTru Perfect Minerals". Check out the FAQ section on their page for more a more detailed explanation of their filtration system's capabilities. bit.ly/1onnDmb

@aaronyork6173 3 жыл бұрын

Where do you get the water testing device?

@jrice135 7 жыл бұрын

How long is the cord?

@95ern 4 жыл бұрын

It’s disconcerting to say the least that that the disinfection byproducts in water treatment are proven to be cancer causing long term. There was a recent study comparing refrigerator , pur, Brita filters. The pur and refrigerator filter removed 90% of the byproduct contaminants and it only equals to about a penny a cup. Reverse osmosis appears to be king if you’re looking for purity but I question reduced mineral content and expense!!?

@CommanderRiker0 3 жыл бұрын

Maybe somebody here could explain this to me. This system adds the rejected contaminant water back to the source water while its filtering. I've seen many, many RO systems, and I've never seen that. This type of system will run more contaminants through the filters instead of dumping the waste water separately. Surely this has an effect on filter life.

@spiandbeyond 4 жыл бұрын

Hmmm... I'm a little hesitant because you say it all tastes the same. I fill water jugs at a RO filling station and I notice a huge difference in taste, no matter where I live. Really appreciate the demo though.

@95ern 4 жыл бұрын

RO water filters usually taste bad because minerals are so low hence extremely low TDS. That’s why water bottle companies will RO there water then add minerals back .

@BestStockStrategy 5 жыл бұрын

What about the Berkey?

@taekwontheo 4 жыл бұрын

Berkey takes a while to filter

@jwoolman5 4 жыл бұрын

Carbon filters just remove larger molecules (they get trapped in the many empty voids in the activated charcoal) which often affect taste and smell. So of course they would not affect the mineral content of water, which is what your hardness tester is testing. So the carbon filter in your fridge unit is doing something, just not what the prefilter (helps remove particulates) and reverse osmosis filters do. Either your taste buds are shot or your tap water doesn't have a lot of the volatiles that make my tap water taste yuck. I can't stand the taste or smell of my tap water since they allegedly worked on the sewage system back in the 1970s.... Carbon filtration helped but was not enough, I need reverse osmosis to have good tasting water. Aquafina bottled water (tap water filtered by carbon and reverse osmosis) tastes almost as good as water from my old countertop Shaklee BestWater system, which has the same types of three filters shown for the AquaTru. The BestWater attaches to the faucet and does not use electrical power to pump water through the filters, just water pressure. Shaklee no longer sells the countertop BestWater system and worse, has stopped carrying the replacement filters.... So I'm looking for a replacement once my last set of filters is gone. Getting away from fussing with the faucet might be helpful, so AquaTru is in the running. The big cost over the years is the filter replacements, not really the original price of the unit. I think decades ago when I got the BestWater, reverse osmosis systems were typically in at least the $300 range, so the price of the AquaTru isn't outrageous. Fun fact: the soda your wife drinks most likely starts with pretty well filtered water, possibly run through reverse osmosis. Would have to ask the manufacturer. In countries where getting clean water is difficult, soda can be a popular substitute although it is disastrous for teeth. The additives all just make it into that particular beverage, they aren't actually contaminants.

@virgilwilliams2378 3 жыл бұрын

I have to save up for this. Cause i'm tired of spending money for bottled water.

@truthbetold7170 3 жыл бұрын

When we lived in Columbus Ohio our water was 400+ ppm.

@IsisBenford 3 жыл бұрын

Thanl You

@TRUEFUNKSOULDIER 4 жыл бұрын

Nice review but you never mentioned how often do the filters need changing and at what cost to do so? in the meantime, distilled water in a glass container. sounds good to me.

@RodCine 3 жыл бұрын

Your fridge is a troll hahahahhaah

@Peachypooh377 3 жыл бұрын

Try Thyrovanz I like it so far

@lunamalefica1193 7 жыл бұрын

hi! how has this system been working for. you? do you feel your health has improved any?

@TheMadHermit 7 жыл бұрын

+La Luna My hypothyroidism biohacking test did not produce the results I had hoped for, but the device never made claims it would. As a result I no longer use it exclusively but I still use it. I moved it to my bathroom so I have a clean source of drinking water near my bed.

@stephsalmon8951 5 жыл бұрын

The Mad Hermit Thanks for this video! Izabella Wentz’s book Hashimoto’s Protocol really helped me. You might want to check it out if you haven’t already.

@sashae672 3 жыл бұрын

How often are you supposed to change the filter?

@woodchuk1 3 жыл бұрын

The device itself tells you when to change the filters. The pre filter is good for 6 months, the VOC filter 1 year or 3000 L, while the RO filter is good for 2 years or 5000 L. The tap water tank hold 4 liters or slightly more than a gallon. So roughly every 600 cycles for the pre filter and VOC filter, and every 1200 cycles for the RO filter. How long that takes to happen depends on how often you use it. As an aside, the special descaling filters can be used indefinitely....they aren’t single use only, nor do they have an expiration date after the first use.

@InlogixEnterprises 7 жыл бұрын

Use iodine for your thyroid issue. Read the 'Iodine Crisis' by Lynn Farrow.

@JackieReyes 6 жыл бұрын

About your health, maybe try changing your diet? That helps a lot as well!

@TheMadHermit 6 жыл бұрын

This is true. I just lost 21.4 lbs after 13 weeks of diet and exercise and had my annual physical this week. My TSH levels went from 2.94 to 0.91. A full two point drop. I am 5' 10.5" and currently weigh 170 lbs. Going to drop another 5 lbs so I can stay under 170.

@jcvermilyea 7 жыл бұрын

Hi, I just started using the aquatru and it tastes sweet, almost like soap. Anyone else experience this?

@TheMadHermit 7 жыл бұрын

+jcvermilyea Yuck! No.

@alkaline3mc 6 жыл бұрын

My roommate has complained of a similar taste.

@carsonc1272 4 жыл бұрын

I'm reading in some places that AquaTru has terrible customer service and replacement filters can be difficult to get. Can anyone verify that?

@Bethaniji 4 жыл бұрын

I'm watching after 4 years use. How's your thyroid condition now after using the AquaTru unit?

@TheMadHermit 4 жыл бұрын

Unfortunately my hypothyroidism never went away. I still take Synthroid to manage it. I also stopped using the water filter about a year or two ago because I got tired of having to constantly fill it as I try to drink 10 glasses of water a day.

@ljanderson6804 4 жыл бұрын

@@TheMadHermit So what kind of filter do you use now?? Thank you

@TheMadHermit 4 жыл бұрын

I use the standard charcoal filter that connects to my refrigerator (that really only improves the smell and taste of water) or no water filter at all. If I find something better and easier to manage I will try it but I am not even on the lookout at the moment.

@sandy42596 7 жыл бұрын

P.S,. I just was reading about the commentsbelow concerning weight loss and Hashimoto's ..... there could be other factors at work with your Hashimoto's. Check out Dr. Tom O'Bryan's new book, "THE AUTOIMMUNE FIX", in which he states that your thyroid disease is reversible. There are many different changes you can make in your diet, lifestyle changes, etc. Great helps and explanations if you have an autoimmune disease. (I have Celiac Disease so understand).

@kimgloria6094 3 жыл бұрын

I cannot decide on what counter top water purifier to get. It's between the Aqua tru reverse Osmosis or the Berkey ? Anyone here can give me an opinion I would appreciate it.

@malloryhawks 3 жыл бұрын

I have a Berkey but am switching to this, I do like the Berkey but it is a pain in the ass to clean / recharge the filters. I also am not sure the Berkey is filtering as well as the Aqua Tru does. Only thing with Aqua Tru is I’m still unclear about needing to add minerals back in? Some people say you don’t need to and others say you definitely need to. I think I will some of the time to play it safe. I know if you drink distilled water only it can leach minerals out of your body (I’m pretty sure) but I’m not sure how it works with RO water. If you know please pass along the info! :)

@Broxine 2 жыл бұрын

Mallory Hawks berkey is even slightly better in filtering, tests showed it. Berkey sadly has a mold problem that you dont have (i hope) with the aquatru. Berkey filters are cheaper and hold longer (10yrars) if they dont get moldy, So... you decide

@tija6x9 7 жыл бұрын

look into seaweed

@etten24 4 жыл бұрын

I was wondering if you still use this product and if so what are the benefits you notice?

@TheMadHermit 4 жыл бұрын

I don't because I did not see any measurable benefit and got tired of filling the tank. Although the tank is fairly large I felt like I was constantly having to refill it because I try to drink 8 cups of water a day. I am not saying using it does not provide you with health benefits, but I was attempting to biohack my hypothyroidism by changing the quality of water that I drink to something more pure. Since my TSH levels didn't improve, and repeatedly filling the container got old, I abandoned that strategy.

@beautyfromashes14 3 жыл бұрын

@@TheMadHermit for how long were you trying it and stop since you didn't see results.