Budget DIY Water Filter ~ Under $35 ~ Preparedness

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Budget DIY Water Filter ~ Under $35 ~ Preparedness
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@jw6982 10 ай бұрын

Great job HC, I've got one little tip for the good people out here, buy some food grade silicone grease ( $1 for a 1/2 oz container at my local hardware store) and coat the rubber gaskets on the filter and spout, a little goes a long way. This prevents leaks and helps the gaskets to remain supple and reusable.🙂

@kathyhughes7074 4 ай бұрын

Where did you buy the spirits & filters. I need to get some. Thank you so much.

@bffentertainment7848 4 ай бұрын

Thank you for sharing that tip!

@martinataschner7397 4 ай бұрын

Use castor oil - totally safe ❤.

@walkinlight3380 4 ай бұрын

Excellent advice!

@eclecticaddee3597 2 жыл бұрын

OMG! An inexpensive Berkey Filter with handles! You are a genius!

@keart65 2 жыл бұрын

I know the berkey filters say to put food coloring in the top tank when you first install new filters to make sure it isn't leaking. The water at the bottom should be clear. A great way to make sure you don't have any contaminated water leaking into the bottom chamber.

@kristenmarie9248 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!!!

@kathleenoleary7727 2 жыл бұрын

This is great! I wanted to get a large Berkey but you can't buy them in CA. I don't know why. We are so screwed in CA!

@keart65 2 жыл бұрын

@@kathleenoleary7727 You should probably move it's not going to get any better.

@KittyF54 2 жыл бұрын

@@kathleenoleary7727 can you buy just the berkey filters and make your own like this?

@jazzpetty2944 2 жыл бұрын

@@kathleenoleary7727 send to a relative and tell them ship to you ☝🏾if you trust them or have them ordered it send to you

@Charity1277 5 ай бұрын

For pond or river water: Pre filter with an old t shirt then filter the water and then boil for 5 to 10 minutes.

@denisescull4227 2 жыл бұрын

Girlfriend, I was just thinking about doing this myself! I want a Berkey but just can't afford it right now. Thanks for doing the research and sharing!

@michaela723 2 жыл бұрын

I bought my Berkey used for 100$ ... on market place...

@JuliaSugarbaker 2 жыл бұрын

@@michaela723 "Berkley ?" Is that Berkey knockoff ?

@michaela723 2 жыл бұрын

@@JuliaSugarbaker no mine is a real one ....sorry my spelling was a nockoff 😂😂

@JuliaSugarbaker 2 жыл бұрын

@@michaela723 👍 ok 🤣 thanks.

@bobbyarnette1911 2 жыл бұрын

Thankyou honey. You just showed alot of mothers and fathers how to keep their families safe and healthy.

@jpjp3873 2 жыл бұрын

Just a tip for drilling into stainless. Go SLOW and apply a good amount of pressure. If you go too fast it overheats your bit and ruins it. Also if using a step drill, drill the final step from the opposite side to help de-bur the hole.

@thepitpatrol Жыл бұрын

Both great solid tips! Thanks

@leopardwoman38 5 ай бұрын

Thank you. What drill do you recommend? I ask as I bought some step drills but they would not cut through the stainless steel.

@jpjp3873 5 ай бұрын

@@leopardwoman38 I had decent luck with the cheap harbor freight step bits. They’re going to get ruined by the stainless steel so go slow and consider them disposable. Also if you have gone wild and overheated the hole you’re trying to drill, it will have become extremely hard to continue drilling.

@leopardwoman38 5 ай бұрын

@@jpjp3873 Thank you! I bought mine from Amazon and they didn’t even make a mark on the pans. They were cheap junk. I will check Harbor Freight. Thanks for the tip.

@jpjp3873 5 ай бұрын

@@leopardwoman38 Try starting a hole with a regular small bit. The step bits don’t like to start themselves.

@homesteadjenz 2 жыл бұрын

I love that you give us an alternative to the expensive Berkeys and others....this awesome!

@raggedblossom508 2 жыл бұрын

This works well. We put city tap water through our ceramic filter, and the filter does collect a brown layer after a while. You can carefully wipe that off with a soft cloth, but it will eventually need replacing. This shows how murky even supposedly-clean tap water can be.

@juliabrown5948 2 жыл бұрын

Do the ceramic filters filter out contaminants like bacteria,molds, spores, etc?

@cherriemckinstry131 2 жыл бұрын

@@juliabrown5948 they are supposed to.. read the limits on each filter

@mathiasniemeier4359 2 жыл бұрын

Wipe the buckets or pot,WITH C.,LR. ,AND REMEMBER TO WASH MANY TIMES.IF USING STAINLESS STEEL. DON'T USE IT. JUST WIPE AROUND WITH STRONG DETERGENT.

@elizabethrose8510 2 жыл бұрын

@@mathiasniemeier4359 so you mean prior to using it and for cleaning especially the top pan and bottom with spout?

@It_is_Tyler Жыл бұрын

Yeah, my tap water takes awhile to settle

@christenascott9100 2 жыл бұрын

I’ve watched several videos on how to make a DIY water filter. This by far is the easiest, and it looks just dandy, the stainless steel makes it stand out as some thing a little bit more pleasing than a plastic bucket. And it’s cheaper! Thank you

@MidgeZA 4 ай бұрын

Sas one using a plastic bucket, a tap inserted & 2 unglazed ceramic pots

@MidgeZA 4 ай бұрын

P.S. the 2nd ceramic pot was just to raise the container enough so it makes dispensing easier.

@marcushennings9513 20 күн бұрын

Using those old-school coffee makers with the spigot already in place and a slightly larger pot on top may be even easier.

@The-Grateful-Hippie 2 жыл бұрын

I put one of these together about a year ago. I had such a hard time finding 16qt stock pots that were not part of a set. Walmart no longer sells the 16qt individually and the 16 is necessary to accommodate the black Berkey filters. So I ended up with a set of pots from Harbor freight and I used a turkey fryer vessel for the bottom tank since I got a good deal on it and it already has a spout installed.

@GospelTruth37059 2 жыл бұрын

Great idea too the spout part ..thanks!

@justint1807 9 ай бұрын

How long are the berkey or pro one filters?

@bmesselt56 2 жыл бұрын

This has got to be one of the most practical do it yourself I have seen in a long time. Great job!

@MargaretEDonnellyEsq 2 жыл бұрын

Well it looks like you sold out Amazon on the ceramic domes. They promise to be back in stock soon. I went to Walmart got my pots, ordered the parts from Amazon and I already have the drill! Wouldn't it be great if the people in Flint Michigan that have notoriously bad water were able to share this video? I wonder who could coordinate. Maybe people could gift a kit to churches and the church folks could put them together and hand them out around the upcoming holidays. 🙏🙏

@VWilt-so3ws 2 жыл бұрын

Great idea 💡

@jarnold8803 2 жыл бұрын

Better yet, let the water supply Co. Give out the filters

@shellyross7651 Жыл бұрын

I believe Zero Water has given a bunch of pitchers and filters to Flint residents. I could be wrong but I have seen things about them donating.

@finmaxx 4 ай бұрын

Or East Palestine, OH

@lolazal1 4 ай бұрын

Flint water is poisoned with lead and heavy metal...filtration is not the resolution.😮

@woodsie5796 2 жыл бұрын

I like the stainless steel pots a whole bunch better than buckets, which I had planned to do! Just a note - Please make sure you have plenty of filters on hand as well as a spigot or two with the rubber washers as you could break one and then have nothing. With shipping problems out there, you don't want to be without. Thanks for sharing Jinne! Perfect timing 👌

@VWilt-so3ws 2 жыл бұрын

Where do you get the filters? Thanks Vic

@amyschaefer1140 Жыл бұрын

@@VWilt-so3ws Amazon.

@3258pamela 8 ай бұрын

buckets would sit down in the other bucket on bottom............these pots? If you accidentally bump the top one?? You'll have a mess.

@kentemple6498 6 ай бұрын

@@3258pamela I just made this from the Walmart stainless steel pots. Two identical pots. The top pot sits down inside the lower pot by about an inch. I think you’d have to bump it pretty hard to create a problem. Seems pretty solid.

@thil6863 4 ай бұрын

We went to test our 5 gallon bucket version and filter worked well but water wasn’t coming in the bucket! The bucket had a crack. I ordered these metal pots and found your post and we are one step closer to water filtration! Thank you!

@judithcopeland6821 2 жыл бұрын

I found this tip in the comments of another similar bucket filtration system and thought it might be useful to anyone who is having a slow rate of filtration: "I would like to bring an engineering problem to your attention that will fix flow rate and also the filtration rate. The bottom container when starting has only air in it. As it fills with water, the air is pushed upwards and has only one area to escape from, and that is back through the two water filters. The filters are not able to displace the air in proportion to the water flow out of them, and this causes the filters to slow down, and eventually stop. What needs to be done is another hole needs to be put in the system, and a food-grade safe ventilation tube needs to be installed. It would need to have a threaded system similar to the filters, and a clear tube that would reach about 1 1/2" short of the top of the water chamber when filled. This will allow air to vent from the bottom chamber receiving water to the top chamber losing water, which would regulate it. Your filtration rate would increase to its maximum capacity, and the dispensing rate would be equalized by the infusion of air from the top, preventing vapor lock." Again, if anyone has this type of problem, hopefully, this modification will help....

@destination...diamond3892 2 жыл бұрын

Where does one obtain a "food grade safe ventilation tube"?

@janp7660 2 жыл бұрын

Couldn't one just drill a small hole near the top of the bottom vessel to prevent air lock? As long as the filtered water level doesn't reach the hole, it shouldn't leak. ( Or at least that's what my small brain seems to think!)

@iamwhatiam4075 2 жыл бұрын

More filters works too. Saw abig family do it with 4 so it could keep up better. Icr the channel or the rate, but he said they have been using this "system" for years , for off grid living, and so far that was the best way they found. ? Just an added note. :) tyfs

@sewlady003 4 ай бұрын

my Berkey has a small 'clip" that goes on the rim of the bottom chamber. I am thinking that a couple bobby pins clipped over the edge would be worth a try to prevent airlock. or some similar 'clip'. it doesnt need to create a very big space for the air to escape.

@joanjean3904 2 жыл бұрын

GREAT IDEA!!!! My husband is going to make this TOMORROW! You're so clever and handy too. THANK YOU JINNE

@loripatterson7882 2 жыл бұрын

How did it turn out??

@joanjean3904 2 жыл бұрын

Great!

@r.p.9777 2 жыл бұрын

@@joanjean3904 Wish I could get my husband to make us one. He still has his head in the clouds.....

@trishameloling2367 2 жыл бұрын

@@r.p.9777 make it yourself.

@JeannePsalm91 2 жыл бұрын

@@trishameloling2367 You can do it!!!

@jaye6568 2 жыл бұрын

A very attractive alternative to the Berkey in deed. One caution though. I bought an adorable stainless steel pot and after several uses, I notice that its lid began to rust. Beware of cheap product.

@amyfeigt6715 2 жыл бұрын

One thing to keep in mind is what your water source will be. All of the ceramic filters I've researched state that they are not for use with "microbially unsafe water". So they are intended for water that is already "safe" but just wanting to filter out sediment or hard water minerals. In a SHTF situation, if the water you're starting with is at all questionable, you'll want to take additional steps to kill microbes (boiling/bleach, etc) before running it through the ceramic filter. But if you're using bleach to make the water safe first, then the ceramic filter would work well to remove the bleach taste. If you have any concerns about chemical contamination, then a different type of filter would be a better choice, but you can still go with the DIY setup to lower costs. I love the 2 stainless pots idea since they look nicer than the buckets, plus, 2 of the 5gal buckets would be quite tall stacked on a countertop. The 2 pots are a much more manageable size!

@rwind656 2 жыл бұрын

Can you please tell me if the layers charcoal/ sand pea gravel/ version filters out biological stuff and chemical stuff?

@amyfeigt6715 2 жыл бұрын

@@rwind656 I don't have that information. I would highly recommend boiling first if using that method.

@siwolf5261 Жыл бұрын

Berkeys definitely can filter out every pathogen

@twillbdone3273 Жыл бұрын

Ceramic filters do not take out hard water minerals. As the inside of my Berkey can attest to. Clean your filters a bit more often and not with vinegar. Use the vinegar on the spigot and container.

@mls3555 Жыл бұрын

@@twillbdone3273 You can use a bit of baking soda & you will not get the buildup of hard-water deposits. I use 1/4c of baking soda in the toilet tank every time I scrub the toilet- it WORKS! I tested it once & went nearly 3 weeks without cleaning it (disgusting right?) it still looked clean & fresh but I couldn't let it go another day LOL. I typically do weekly! I wouldn't think a small amount would alter flavor & it will alkalize the water. Will have to test it when I make mine

@348Tobico 2 жыл бұрын

THANK YOU sooo much!! I will be making this wonderful Berkey knockoff this weekend . You have saved a lot of preppers hundreds of dollars that we can put elsewhere for the future. You are a lifesaver. The only thing I will add to this unit will be a terracotta saucer upside down underneath to boost off the counter. Just put hot glue around the rims(top and bottom)of the saucer, to stop shifting and sliding on counter.

@Justaddwaterswim 2 жыл бұрын

You could also put it on a plant stand.

@elaineallinson6904 2 жыл бұрын

I would make a stand high enough to get a jug underneath the spigot so you can push the whole thing back on the counter and leave room for other things like doing baking or serving meals onto plates. Edit:- Ooops, as long as you have space below upper cupboards or there are none, lol.

@twillbdone3273 Жыл бұрын

I have a berkey and didn't want to take up counter space. I got a small rolling cart from Amazon with space under it for my trash. Park it at the end of a counter and I just roll the whole thing to the sink and use the hose gizmo to fill'er up. Love this idea as the berkey filters are super expensive and I only have one set left. Very clever and so useful.

@mimiashford5544 5 ай бұрын

On a side note, in case you can't put one of these together in time, you CAN filter water through a clean terra cotta pot if you had to. Terra Cotta makes an excellent filter in a pinch. There are a few YT videos on how to do this.

@carolskydancer2778 2 жыл бұрын

Great idea. Love a woman who knows tools. Self sustained.

@prayingitup3297 2 жыл бұрын

Looks great to me! I made one using 5-gallon food grade buckets, but this is a nice set up for your kitchen! Thank you, Jenni!!❤️❤️❤️

@ekko3million468 2 жыл бұрын

Ok...this is the BEST DIY easy-to-do water filtration system I've seen so far. Anyone can put whatever filter they choose 😄

@robinw7985 2 жыл бұрын

I'm impressed ! I've owed a berkey for years !!! You made one ! I moved my filters to the ones your using too.,because I couldn't afford the 79.99 price of a filter anymore. If you used a three year system, which you could with the way you made this, you could put a charcoal filter in a middle pan for extra taste and filtering too ! Wow, I'm impressed ! Mine was $200. Many years ago ! Thank you for sharing this, my friends are gonna love this too ! 🥰

@melodyclark4347 3 ай бұрын

Thank you for the middle pan tip.

@janp7660 2 жыл бұрын

This is a great idea. The stainless steel looks so much better sitting on the counter than plastic buckets. Thanks for showing us how to do this.

@terrywereb7639 2 жыл бұрын

Pre-filter and boiling are always a plus!

@Tesabr1 2 жыл бұрын

Just FYI, There will be some water in your water heater, so if you have 30 or 50 gal water hearer there is some storage there. Just be empty into containers.

@ritakus9871 2 жыл бұрын

I would recommend using filters that can remove viruses and bacteria. When I checked on these filters they said they barely remove bacteria, and said nothing about viruses. If boiling water prior to using the filter, boil for 20 minutes. Boiling removes most pathogens, or viruses and bacteria. Boiling does not remove chemicals, dirt, metals, or minerals that may be in the water.

@lisafisher8081 2 жыл бұрын

Like she said if you're worried about the water boil it first. Then there's no problem with bacteria

@focusfrost9856 Жыл бұрын

Boil before or after filtering, or use chlorine to kill bacteria & viruses. Virtually none of the filters can remove viruses, and only a few very expensive ones can remove some, but not all, bacteria. You want them 100% dead. Look at the micron size particles the filter can trap. Most can go to 0.2 or 0.4. Viruses are 0.002, too tiny to get captured. You must sanitize as well as filter water to be safe. Filtering alone is never adequate.

@armourofgod6310 2 ай бұрын

For viruses and bacteria all you have to do is add a couple of PURE silver coins in the collected water part of the pot and you will have no problems.

@karenromero3290 Ай бұрын

She uses these filters all tbe time camping and said they work, she is not sick.

@preparingformountainlife Жыл бұрын

We mimicked this build exactly except my husband added screws through the pot even with the handles and now the top pot sits on them instead of nesting in the bottom pot. It makes lifting the top pot so much easier to evaluate your water supply.

@sherithompson2469 2 жыл бұрын

This is fantastic! Thank you so much for showing us how easy this can be.

@wmk0100 2 жыл бұрын

If you remove the handle on the lower lid, and drill through the top pan to align it, then the top pan will be more stable. Install the filter through the top pan and the bottom lid.

@VWilt-so3ws 2 жыл бұрын

Great idea!

@allaboutsemis232 Жыл бұрын

Darn good idea..thanks for sharing my next unit will do exactly that

@dianadundidit5343 2 жыл бұрын

Fantastic idea! Thanks Jin!

@danagreen9264 4 ай бұрын

Don’t know how I missed this till now that’s the best and cheapest one I’ve seen yet and is so doable thanks again for awesome information ❤❤❤

@fredadunne5382 2 жыл бұрын

That was the best homemade water video! Good advice to strain swampy water first and always boil for 10 minutes before running through the filter. Thank you!

@Frannieville 5 ай бұрын

Lead gets stronger if you boil water.

@JeanneKinland 2 жыл бұрын

My husband purchased a bunch of those filters and I thought he was crazy. No so much now. I'm gonna make this water filter. Thanks for sharing the process.

@SarahBearah2023 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you. Great work & so nice of you to share with us!

@pamommabear 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for showing this and how to do it. Catching up as the household has been sick, just starting to feel better and behind on everything!!

@hymaintenance1 2 жыл бұрын

I think it looks just fine!

@terrils 2 жыл бұрын

I just barely built one using this video. Thank you so much. Filled a hole in my preps

@denisestich8731 2 жыл бұрын

That looks great Jin!! Thanks for the information, so less expensive!

@imaprepper1866 2 жыл бұрын

Great video Jenni.You make it so easy to make.

@berlinmiller4617 2 жыл бұрын

This was really cool! I really appreciate how helpful your videos have been. You are tops on my Prepper KZfaq list.💕 Thanks for getting such important messages out during these crazy times🙏

@Shinningstar41978 2 жыл бұрын

Super clever, please keep sharing new idea’s, our family is going to love this, great video 👍🙏

@debadoo9820 2 жыл бұрын

YOU JUST MADE YOUR OWN BREAKY! YOUR SO SMART! THANK YOU....

@Mapoflife 2 жыл бұрын

Jinny this is a brilliant video! Thankyou so much for this info and tutorial. Wishing you and your family the very best 💕

@yahushuaschosen4129 2 жыл бұрын

I am so happy that I stumbled upon your channel!!! I have been wanting something like this as my budget didn't allow me to purchase the more expensive one. This is awesome! Thank you so much for this video! I ordered these items immediately and feel so relieved. I look forward to watching more on your channel and just subscribed. Have a beautiful day!

@donnaleveron6511 2 жыл бұрын

So glad you showed us how to do this! A Berkey is out of my price range right now.

@happylovejojo1763 2 жыл бұрын

You really bring the best info to us! Thank you.

@suedalimonte7863 2 жыл бұрын

My son and I were just talking about making water filters yesterday. Thank you for sharing this great info.

@marymccloskey9450 2 жыл бұрын

Even water filter pitchers are getting scarce. This is a great option. Thanks so much.

@justincase1152 2 жыл бұрын

Love your videos! So glad I found you

@retiredreyes5084 2 жыл бұрын

Simple, great idea for those on a budget!

@VWilt-so3ws 2 жыл бұрын

Just wonderful to find this video. I've been so worried about clean💧water. So glad this video came thru my feed. I can afford to do this. Such a relief!! Thank you

@robynsjewelryideas 2 жыл бұрын

That is brilliant! I've been using a Brita pitcher for decades, but I've wanted a Berkey for years, I just can't afford it. Now I can make one!! Thank you for sharing, so much nicer looking than five gallon buckets. And with the extra parts you can always make an extra one from the buckets.

@PattymacMakes 2 жыл бұрын

I love this version! Thank you for sharing. This looks much nicer than 5 gallon buckets in my kitchen! Getting supplies this week.

@ressieosbourne6841 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the great information! Another skill to add to being prepared. You rock!

@joeyhardin1288 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jinne. Great project. God Bless and stay safe.

@glyngrand8843 2 жыл бұрын

I tried the stainless pots for this using Berkey filters. A problem I had was the rivets on the handles reacted when under water. So long as you keep the water level below the rivets you’ll be fine. Also, drilling and cutting the stainless is not easy. Getting the right bit is super important.

@confidential5897 9 ай бұрын

That's been our problem too. We're going to put some Gorilla Glue Epoxy on them because that's apparently food grade once cured.

@oneyearnpre-per9250 2 жыл бұрын

I found your channel today You are amazing I will make this for my daughter & grandkids homes! Thank you for keeping it simple.👏🏽

@donnagrifford7142 2 жыл бұрын

So Thankful that U shared this! I always appreciate U! 👏👏👏💕

@yolandapietersma5282 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for this brilliant solution! 💕

@jmfranklin 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Our city water is disgusting, so we filter our water all the time! We use a Brita, but it really isn't big enough. This would work perfectly!!!

@shellyhorton1526 2 жыл бұрын

I love your information. I'm just learning. I'm disabled and things are really hard for me.

@barbjennings384 2 жыл бұрын

What a great idea, thanks for researching and sharing this ❤️

@suecook3714 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing a simple way to filter water..

@debimorsette1685 2 жыл бұрын

I’ve watched a lot of videos on water filters and I must say I like yours the best. Easy to do and looks very nice. Even during a disaster, we like to look our best! 😉😉

@Bex-rg8pj 2 жыл бұрын

This is a video I needed 👍

@cherylsxavier2975 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for making this video! I'm a single mom and I can't afford a Berkey water filter system. So now I just need to get a ceramic filter, a spicot, 2 buckets, and a drill bit. Thanks soooo much! This is going to save me a few hundred dollars!!!!😁😍😁😍😁😍

@jeannebrandt3218 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this, so doable and affordable!

@s.coloradosteader8097 2 жыл бұрын

You made this look so simple. I've seen other videos on how to do this and it wasn't explained or shown as good. I can't throw 300 out for a premade system. The handles on the pot would make it easier to move around. Thank You Jinnie

@lisabibby6274 2 жыл бұрын

Great idea and great job, thank you for sharing this, it's much appreciated!!

@diannasoderholm1754 9 ай бұрын

I am kind of new to your channel, but I"m hooked. You do projects to sustain us that aren't super complex to figure out. I am hooked on your stock up videos and thanks to your videos my stock pile has really built up! Thank you for all you do.

@robinluich6626 2 жыл бұрын

It looks nice too.

@valerier4308 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Thank you! Very helpful!

@axelbrode4673 2 жыл бұрын

Great video on building your own homemade water filter. Sounds affordable. You did a great job putting that together. I am a subscriber.

@mardicuming1320 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks. Thats great.

@amaineac2133 2 жыл бұрын

The step drill bit worked great for me.

@taylorgontkovic4543 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jinni, I've looked at Water filter systems and WOW Sticker Shock...Love your idea. ( Seen the bucket ones, but like the stainless steel better, easier to keep sanitized.)..I'd keep several gallons of tap water near filter system just to prime....❤⚘

@davidgraemesmith1980 2 жыл бұрын

The fabric from old fashioned feather pillows (think it's called ducking or ticking) that kept the feathers inside works great for pre-filtering murky water if you're in a rush, otherwise leave it for 30-60 minutes and it'll settle to the bottom and you can syphon off from the top like folks home brewing beer do 😁

@carmenm71 2 жыл бұрын

What about cheese cloth?

@davidgraemesmith1980 2 жыл бұрын

@@carmenm71 it'll work but also clog up faster, the fabric used to make milbank water pre filter bags (used by various militaries and outdoors enthusiasts) is very similar to the old fashioned pillow fabric it catches stuff between the weave as well as on the surface.

@carmenm71 2 жыл бұрын

@@davidgraemesmith1980 Thank you!

@davidgraemesmith1980 2 жыл бұрын

@@carmenm71 no problem, another old trick I learned from my grandparents was to use a nylon scourer to block leaves and bugs in lake/pond water from even getting to the cloth pre-filter, camping hacks from the 1950's 🤣

@cherriemckinstry131 2 жыл бұрын

@@carmenm71 too thin and big holes..

@LM-qs6eq 2 жыл бұрын

This is fantastic information! I personally have a Berkey but have wanted to give my children one and this is a super cost effective way to do the same. Thanks so much!

@ritablock6662 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you.

@martinawalsh3728 2 жыл бұрын

What a great idea. As always I really appreciate the time and effort you put into your content. God Bless.

@oliviagreen8853 2 жыл бұрын

I have a lead water service line to my house, so I ALWAYS filter my tap water with a PUR filter water pitcher. It removes 99.9995% of lead. Good job on your filter! It looks very similar to a Berkeley!

@laurice8056 2 жыл бұрын

I love this simple project. Thanks so much for sharing 🤗!

@mississippigirlgardening8396 2 жыл бұрын

Such a clever idea… a must do now💚

@riverbendgoldendoodles3894 Жыл бұрын

Just wanted to say thank you or this video. I wanted a Berkey so bad, but couldn't afford it. I used the Berkey replacement filters in stead of the ceramic ones. It works great! So happy with the outcome and I am normally a DIY disaster! Love the channel and all your videos. Keep on keeping on!

@annemiekevaneijkeren4486 2 жыл бұрын

Did you in fact check the water quality after this to make sure what the difference is between before and after filtering? And that it is in fact safe enough to drink? I wonder.

@peggsargent7192 2 жыл бұрын

That’s going to work out great for us ! Thanks for sharing everything

@shonuff5806 2 жыл бұрын

IM ON IT! I'M SHARING AND MAKING THIS WITH MY FAMILY. THANK YOOOOOOOOOOU!

@ladysparkle1576 2 жыл бұрын

Wow!! this is amazing, I have to get the items, and make this. A great idea .Another great video as always. Thanks for sharing. Have a safe and Blessed evening.

@marliokono6292 2 жыл бұрын

During the storm and the no water or electricity after, we had not prepared. We were catching melting ice runoff the roof, and pond water to flush. We already purchase water weekly for drinking. (Texas) Since we live near water treatment plant, I’m not sure if it’s them or our old pipes? Sometimes we turn on the water and it’s a little smelly 🤧 Thank you for your cleverness 🤗 Also consider adding rain barrels to your property and keep the bugs out.

@thil6863 4 ай бұрын

We just bought these pots for a filter system thank you! So much easier than we thought

@firequeen2194 2 жыл бұрын

This is great! I made a rain barrel out of a trash can and this will add to the water preparedness…thanks!

@elizabethcope1502 2 жыл бұрын

Use this filter to work on the taste. Make a couple of 5 gallon buckets into a prefilter system. A colander lined with old t-shirts, etc. to prefilter water.Then you could use tablets or unscented chlorine like chlorax to shock treat. Allow @ least an hour for chlorine to desapate into the air. I invested in Zero 2 filter. It is suppose to remove a great many things. It can be backflushed to clean. It is my prefilter. One could use another type water filter as prescreener before putting into your Berkley like filter. There are videos building up layers of rock, charcoal, & sand as prefilters.Some people make them in 55 gallon drum set up. I intend to use my Berkley like set up as the final step before drinking. This way I can preserve my brought filters & extend their life. As with any chemical, educate yourself on self handling of chlorine in its many forms. God bless. Another thing, you can run water from tap into pitcher. Allow chlorine to desapate, then put in your filter set up. This could also extend the filters life.

@VWilt-so3ws 2 жыл бұрын

I'm not quite understanding what you mean? You made a 2 bucket system, put together like this video maker? Where does the colander come in. If your buckets filtered, why use chlorine tabs in pre-screen If from pond, lake stream etc., yes I understand using the tablets. I think I'm missing something. Thank you Vic

@kalvinnoble488 2 жыл бұрын

@@VWilt-so3ws There are three (3) different types of contaminants one has to address when it comes to filtering water for healthy consumption. First thing to consider is floating or suspended particulate matter, like plant matter, bugs, dirt and the like. This is what the pre-filter takes care of. It strains out this type of material. The second thing to consider is biological contaminants, like protozoa, viruses bacteria and the like. The third and last thing to consider is chemical contaminants, like poisons, fertilizers and other harmful chemicals in the water. A different filter may be needed for the second and third stage of filtering. Or, just one filter that does both functions for the second and third stage of filtering.

@horselady4375 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks just answered my question.

@karoleg3366 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks

@weridplusho 2 жыл бұрын

This best video I've seen on this including the additional information. I was thinking buckets, but I may do it this way instead. Thanks a bunch!

@monstermcboo7282 2 жыл бұрын

The information you’re sharing here is such a blessing. I’ve already passed on your video link to so many people.

@gregchaney2004 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you. Greg Chaney in coastal N.C

@pattimessenger6214 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing! We have reverse osmosis in our house, but that depends on water under pressure from the municipal water source. This filter system you set up gives a way to filter water from other sources, and you have done it very economically! Fantastic for prepping, or if the RO filter dies.