DIY Berkey Water Filter System CHEAP!
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Күн бұрынWant a Berkey water filter but don't want to spend $300? Just build your own DIY Berkey water filter system for a fraction of the cost! #Berkey #WaterFilter #DIY
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@LRM135 2 жыл бұрын
Nice Job. Quick Tip - If you are using pond or lake or just plain old dirty water with bits and pieces in it, put it through a cheese cloth or coffee filter first. It will make your Berkey style filters last longer.
@jew_world_order 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks! I was just going to ask this. We have a storm drain runoff/stream at the local park, hopefully this filter removes all the road scum and other nasty stuff from the water.
@Star-gc6nr Жыл бұрын
Ponds are pretty clean if they have plants in it I keep it clean
@shoutingatclouds1050 Жыл бұрын
Berkey water filters don't remove fluoride or Aluminum. Ok
@wagu7003 7 ай бұрын
@@jew_world_orderdon't drink that water even filtered
@ricky1960able 2 ай бұрын
This is my thought as well. I would want to get rid of the worst contaminates before running through my filters is order to make the filters last longer.
@annieroberts1204 3 жыл бұрын
FINALLY. A no nonsense video on such a major deal. Water Spend $300 for a Berkey. Or make your own like he did. I made 4. One time, one for a friend,a retired pastor , then one for the church. Then, a back up,.
@keystothekingdomrpa1428 2 жыл бұрын
HallaluYAH
@dsmith2858 Жыл бұрын
Annie, did you use the cheaper filters? If so, any issues?
@tbobtbob330 2 жыл бұрын
If you keep it disassembled, you can store the whole system, and nobody would have any idea that you posses something potentially more valuable than gold - especially if you keep the filters separate.
@retiredchef238 18 күн бұрын
Thank you! I have just purchased everything to make my water system. I just needed simple instructions on how to build it. You are spot on, and a great instructor.
@cindy_lynnnonna2808 Жыл бұрын
Man you just saved this Mamabear $400 we really can't afford. I've been stocking pantry/Canning like crazy&basic Survival supplies and the BigBerk was next to last on my list.Thanks from#AnAmericanMama🇺🇸 #PatriotMamaof5🇺🇸
@walterrising4276 Жыл бұрын
Milf
@ddearinger8962 Ай бұрын
Add a Pre 1964 all silver quarter to the water collection bucket for antimicrobial effects.
@warrenharrison9490 3 жыл бұрын
Your post came up in my notifications, but was pushed out by others, glad I caught you had posted. Had to look you up to find this to watch.
@boorayin2773 2 жыл бұрын
Definitely helpful - thanks! The Gama lid was clever, too. The only thing I'm going to try to different than what you showed is getting black food-grade buckets to keep algae/etc. from growing as quickly with the sunlight that the white color allows through.
@cher236 Жыл бұрын
Thankyou for the cheaper way to filter water! I have been trying to figure this out for quite awhile and was considering buying a big Berkeley but really didn't want to pay that much! You are a lifesaver thanks again.
@EducateYourself789 2 жыл бұрын
Excellent video! You are blessing others. May God bless you. This project I can do. Thank you.
@butchie2752 2 жыл бұрын
I’ve had the berkey for many years. I know a fair amount about it. This is an excellent vid that is very accurate and succinct. Good job. I subbed.
@elizabethivey9326 2 жыл бұрын
Very nice video with clear instructions. I appreciate the links you provided.
@roymayo4 Жыл бұрын
Just ordered everything to make one. Thanks!😁
@PattymacMakes 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this! I love the suggestion of the gamma seal lid. I made mine today!
@chucklinz1702 Жыл бұрын
I kinda just stumbled onto this. Love it! I'm always thinking about survival stuff I may need for an unfortunate hurricane hit to the islands and fresh water is right up there with electrical power. I'm building rain barrels to collect water, but haven't found an easy system to purify other than those camping types that cost big bucks. This is simple and fits my budget. Those Berkely filters can be big bucks though ($160>) as I searched. There are cheap ones too ($40- $60). Not sure if the cheap ones are as good. More research.
@truegamer2819 Жыл бұрын
the best video ive ever watched, im gonna build me one, sense ive brought like four of the filters, just need the buckets for them and i have the screw tools to replace the filer pieces if they ever break ☺
@victoriathompson4024 10 ай бұрын
As of today 9/21/23 the EPA has reevaluated their own regulations. Remaming the black filters a pesticide and therefore have basically CLOSED DOWN the Berkey operation.
@apb5866 3 жыл бұрын
Excellent video. You are the first to mention drilling four holes and using stoppers in case you want to add more filter. Love the idea of using a gamma seal on the top bucket.Thank You
@chassman77 2 жыл бұрын
I use gamma seal on my regular food storage buckets also, i.e. my egg glassing projects. :)
@acres90 Жыл бұрын
What about just drilling 2 holes for now?
@Al-Fitan 2 жыл бұрын
Nice, simple & easy to made..tq bro...from Malaysia..
@amiemadeit Жыл бұрын
A few of the Amazon links could use updated. But stoked about this!
@DEVILDoG-0311 15 күн бұрын
Great video. Thank You for the Pro Tips!
@jamesthornley Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the information I was looking to make a water filter system you are the man thank you sir
@sieglindacastro8131 2 жыл бұрын
This Is Amazing So Simple Thank You.
@carolpratt3761 2 жыл бұрын
We used stainless stock pots from Wally’s to avoid the plastic. Same principle and a lot less expense. Thanks for taking the time to teach! 😍
@davidabraxton8532 2 жыл бұрын
Great idea with thr stainless steel pots..what size pots do yu use?
@nadiasvlog8290 2 жыл бұрын
Do you have a link to the stainless pots you used?
@carolpratt3761 2 жыл бұрын
I believe they are 12 qt. With glass lids.
@carolpratt3761 2 жыл бұрын
16 qt. I used a plastic bucket lid under the top pot that has the filters so it would sit tight on bottom pot as the top pot was not stable enough for me. I also didn’t use the Berkey filters , but may buy them next time. I used Aqua fresh and they are great. However don’t know if they are as good as Berkey filters.
@carolpratt3761 2 жыл бұрын
Could use a smaller pot and just one filter. I used 2 filters. Would be slower to filter.
@Gooch1989 Жыл бұрын
Why I love country Boys they always come up with cheaper better alternatives to super expensive stuff
@robertbradfield4810 3 жыл бұрын
that simple, big thank you
@MommeeMadre1 2 жыл бұрын
We are RVers so we can only handle so much water. We have the portable filter straws and a Berkey. It was a Christmas splurge, so no regrets. But I'm gifting THIS set to my children so they are ready when the stuffHTF
@jaylemacks3260 Жыл бұрын
Excellent presentation.
@kennynickell9883 2 жыл бұрын
I had to go with a larger size drill bit on the lid holes as my filter stems didn't want to go in easy and didn't want to force the plastic stim..could break you know..the large stem seals still sealed properly, no leaks..had to over size the spout hole too..same problem.. When drilling the 4 lid holes one might use 2 bolts to keep the lid from shifting..I only did a 2 filter unit but still used a bolt to keep lid in place when drilling..almost a must for a 4 hole top tho.. Great DIY vid for first timers like me..Thx...
@frandar.7360 2 жыл бұрын
I noticed that insertion difficulty that I wanted to avoid as well. What size bit did you use? Just an eighth inch bigger??
@kennynickell9883 2 жыл бұрын
I used the same drill size but rounded the holes some until the filter end went in easily.. I also added a "stand pipe" on the lower tank to monitor the tank lever..that was a little tricky to do..
@speedygtp Жыл бұрын
Excellent video, thank you!
@Greghook 3 жыл бұрын
Such a great idea!
@PilotPatriot 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Should save you about $200 vs the real Berkey
@QCDoggies 2 жыл бұрын
Awesome video, thanks!!
@Glock2201 2 жыл бұрын
Good video. It is the 2nd one I have seen using this method. Lile another poster said I would filter lake or river water through a cheese cloth or another filter system. I was thinking maybe a 3rd bucket on top with a regular filter in it.
@Kelly-qn9tr 2 жыл бұрын
Love this! Thank you!
@charlotteseden9303 Жыл бұрын
Awesome. Thank you so much for the info.
@mariapagani1214 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this video!!!
@alg1335 Жыл бұрын
Stay well and thank you 🇵🇷🙏🏽💜🌹
@alanm1951 Ай бұрын
I have seen a few other 2 and 3 bucket filters but neither used the gamma lid. Also, I like screwing the filter to the bottom bucket lid of which I hadn't seen or thought of. Thanks for these tips. The gamma lid link doesn't work but an Amazon search dud. New subscriber too..
@warrenharrison9490 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@calebswanson462 2 жыл бұрын
Your a hero ,this was good to know..
@dawnbruley2532 7 ай бұрын
Thank you
@tonimiller4450 Жыл бұрын
Just made room for this. Get it you won’t be sorry. Before November will be ideal.
@jerebigler7520 2 жыл бұрын
Just saw your video and I'm convincd I need to build one following your suggestions. What's your take on pre-filtering before it goes into the system? Furthermore, since the Berkey et al, state they remove clorine, what do you think about treating or boiling the pre-filtered water before it goes into the top bucket, which would aid in removing bacteria, Algae and viruses?
@Blessed.5acrehomestead 11 ай бұрын
What connecting the fluoride filter? Do you know how that works? Thanks for doing this I have been wanting a Berky forever and now I can! 😊
@brutal-noodle Жыл бұрын
Hey man your videos are amazing, thank you so much for posting them. Do you by chance know where to get that berkey maintenance system now?
@reidtillery2856 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you.
@nolliecook117 Жыл бұрын
Thanks
@markhill4419 2 жыл бұрын
THX BUD WAS ABOUT TO BUY A SYSTEM LIKE YOURS INSTEAD
@johnjackson8561 4 ай бұрын
I would like to see before and after testing of the water.
@piitaa108 2 жыл бұрын
great a video. Thank you.
@lydiagibbs9106 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!!
@cs-vf2de 3 жыл бұрын
any ideas on a solar powered well pump. Ide hate to depend solely on wind power.
@props-model-shop 3 жыл бұрын
Excellent
@ScoopNemeth Жыл бұрын
To the bottom part of your berkey-style filter, can I use water purification tablets on the top part of the filter WITH those two filters? That way, I can be sure that the dirty water is nice and clean and ready to drink.
@prettywoman7776 Жыл бұрын
I have a small kitchen and I'm not sure where I would put this unit. I could put it in the sunroom however in the summer it gets very warm in there. In the winter it would be fine it would be nice and cold and it wouldn't freeze.
@mfb6310 3 жыл бұрын
I really like that you've come up with a way to save big money. I am skeptical of the plastic leaching poisons AND bacterial buildup on plastic that won't happen on stainless steel. It might be worth going for the SS in the long run. Just a thought, willing to be wrong.
@Bohica-tq3ps 3 жыл бұрын
I used two 12 quart stainless steel stock pots from Wally world. They cost slightly over $20 for the pair. They also had 20 quart pots for slightly more. I just felt stainless steel might hold up better and be easier to clean. I used a pair of ceramic dome filters with silver impregnation. If I had to use really suspect water I think I would also boil it just to be sure I didn't ingest something nasty.
@mfb6310 3 жыл бұрын
@@Bohica-tq3ps Oh. I'm sorry, I apologize.
@tammarahighley1040 2 жыл бұрын
@@Bohica-tq3ps was it difficult to drill through the metal?
@andrewmarkroberts94 Жыл бұрын
nice. The only problem I can see is the bottom bucket needs an air hole for efficient water flow
@theresaszufel7936 3 жыл бұрын
Omg....thank you so much...😊
@Km-cj6ej 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you important video these days😢
@cryptogeezer8219 2 жыл бұрын
..excellent diy berkey...thank you...🏕
@ellialander861 Жыл бұрын
You forget to tell people to prime the filters. Nice job.
@sharongullikson2121 Жыл бұрын
I couldn't tell where the washers go--for the spigot, and the tubes. Is this correct for the spigot: washer goes between the nut and the bucket? Is this correct for the filter tubes: washer goes next to wing nut? Or does it go on the inside of the bucket? THANKS!
@zilla2586 2 жыл бұрын
Awesome video. One question though. Is there any chance the plugs could leak unfiltered water eventually?
@PilotPatriot 2 жыл бұрын
Always a chance!
@warrenharrison9490 3 жыл бұрын
Giardia are a top thing to filter. Beaver fever 😳
@tongueprowler 3 ай бұрын
I pit a bucket up top with a layer of pebbles, sand, and charcoal in a third bucket uptop
@michaelavincent503 10 ай бұрын
I am wondering if there is a next level where we can make our own filter
@sshaw4429 2 жыл бұрын
Great!
@war-n-peace4137 11 ай бұрын
Hey, love the video. My question is can't you use this system with two 55gal drums?
@PilotPatriot 11 ай бұрын
No, the weight of a 55gal drum full is about 450lb, it would crush the bottom barrel
@jebbish Ай бұрын
you are a great source of information thank you!
@Psalm2710_ 2 жыл бұрын
Question: is there a practical way to keep track of how many gallons are on your filters or do you just write it down each time? Do the filters have an indicator?
@PilotPatriot 2 жыл бұрын
When they get too dirty they will get stopped up and the water will stop flowing through the filters
@roquea.deleon6175 6 ай бұрын
I want to know how to make the filter itself I’ve opened up some filters and it literally is just layers of different materials. But need to know the different materials and would want to get it to the quality of of a Berkey or similar
@mirrorspeak Жыл бұрын
Is the center lid that the filters are attached food grade? I can’t seem to find a food grade lid. Buckets yes but not the lid. Thanks
@felicec.4854 15 күн бұрын
what is the size/girth of the screw bit to drill the hole. You totally left the most important part out brother! TY anyway.
@PilotPatriot 15 күн бұрын
@felicec.4854 depend on what filter you decide to get. Just size the bit based on the size of the piece that goes through the bucket
@kaylagarcia8118 Жыл бұрын
I cant find the accessory kit for the water filter plugs to build the system
@wadejcampbell7054 Жыл бұрын
I watched this video a few minutes ago. I am impressed. Would I have to put a seal between the two buckets
@PilotPatriot Жыл бұрын
No the filter seals itself
@wadejcampbell7054 Жыл бұрын
@@PilotPatriot interesting. Thank you
@daveweinberg6174 6 ай бұрын
Will this filter jacuzzi water sufficiently enough to drink?
@jackm6307 Жыл бұрын
Is there an inline version of those filters? Or do they get extremely expensive that way?
@larrywinn2941 9 ай бұрын
Good video
@paulhailey2537 2 жыл бұрын
Shouldn't the Bottom Bucket have a small breather Hole near the Top ? You will have Pressure Stopping the Flow if it Can't Breath
@PilotPatriot 2 жыл бұрын
The bottom bucket lid is not on tight
@CoolStuff.. 8 ай бұрын
cool
@jamesallen278 Жыл бұрын
You have very informative videos. Thanks. I cant believe you only have 40K subscribers. I guess that’s a good indication of how many people are going to be completely f*#ked when the SHTF.
@WAKEtheF-UP Жыл бұрын
How do you know when the filter needs changed? Thank You!
@PilotPatriot Жыл бұрын
When water won't filter through it any more
@CCoburn3 2 жыл бұрын
Doesn't that setup form a vacuum in the top bucket? If the top is airtight and the water drains out of the bucket, that would leave a vacuum. Should you drill a small air hole in the top? Or is there enough air leakage around the gamma sealer so that this is not a problem?
@PilotPatriot 2 жыл бұрын
The bottom bucket lid is not sealed and the gamma seal lid could be loosened as well
@JB-uj8mz Жыл бұрын
Does it leak around the spigot ? Can anything be put on the threads that is food safe that would stop leaks?
@PilotPatriot Жыл бұрын
No it doesnt
@silvermediastudio 2 жыл бұрын
I'd like to see someone attempt a similar DIY build with two 55gal rain barrels. I'm thinking it should work just fine? Anybody have thoughts as to why it might have issues on that larger scale?
@PilotPatriot 2 жыл бұрын
Only issues i see would be filling it (it would be about 8ft tall), and the filters wont filter any faster than they do in the buckets so it would take forever to filter it all...unless of course you just use a bunch of filters!!
@paladin556 2 жыл бұрын
You don't need to filter that much water at a time if its for your house. You would have a bunch of purified water sitting and risk needing to be filtered again. Just pour five gallons in at night and use the next day. If you have a group that needs water then yes you could do this with 100/gallons but it would need a lot more filters to five the water faster. Otherwise its still filtering at the same rate per hour.
@silvermediastudio 2 жыл бұрын
@@paladin556 Thanks, my application is different. I understand flow rates.
@chriswhite2686 9 ай бұрын
Where did you get the plugs to plug the other 2 holes that essentially fasten the buckets together
@PilotPatriot 9 ай бұрын
They came with the Berkey Maintenence kit linked in the description
@user-kx4bh9sn1r 7 ай бұрын
I know this question has probably been asked but my town always has boil water notices alot. Would this filter system be a way I could use the water without boiling?
@PilotPatriot 7 ай бұрын
I'd assume a filter like this would be Better than boiling...not positive though......I think if my town kept telling me to boil my water, I'd move lol.
@ACharbonneau911 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for saying how much water (3000 gallons ? per filter) & then you said 12,000 gallons the birki filters will filter. either way this has convinced me to do this for my city water and stop buying the Zero water and brita brands. That information allows many to buy those filters.
@ellenmorgan4288 2 жыл бұрын
Does the bottom lid have to have the gasket? Also, does the bottom lid get snapped on or does it just sit on the bottom bucket?
@PatriotDIY 2 жыл бұрын
It has gasket but I don't snap it closed
@jamesmcgarity614 Жыл бұрын
I'm getting a vacuum and water barley comes out plus had to tell how much water O still have
@jerryhedges26 4 ай бұрын
What's the name of the plugs and where can I get them?
@michaelstraughn3465 3 ай бұрын
Did you use Food grade Drill bits?
@nicoleguss162 Жыл бұрын
Mine is leaking between the two buckets. Any suggestions?
@justmyopinion5234 2 жыл бұрын
Do the filters take out the fishy taist in the water
@Catastrofius 3 жыл бұрын
QUESTION: I am building this now that all my parts are in. Do you seal the in between lid or leave it loose?
@PilotPatriot 3 жыл бұрын
I left mine loose
@Catastrofius 3 жыл бұрын
@@PilotPatriot Thank you, sir.
@DickRileyTheConquistador 2 жыл бұрын
@@Catastrofius Thats what i was thinking. Couldnt water collect inbetween?
@llgoldstein2710 2 жыл бұрын
place an air vent hole with a tube to the top of the top bucket so it will transfer air.
@jenniferw8963 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this video! Would you say this system works well for removing chloromines, flouride and lead from city tap water? We are using an electric distiller but it uses 500 watts of power for like 4.5 hours to make 1 gallon of water. so like 20 cents per gallon, which is quite pricey.
@PilotPatriot 2 жыл бұрын
I believe you would need to add the flouride filter as well to remove flouride. The other specs of the filters is listed at the link in the description
@Jphizzle96 2 жыл бұрын
Just add vitamin c to neutralize chlroramines; you can look up ratios
@jenniferw8963 2 жыл бұрын
@@Jphizzle96 Yeah I know about this. 1/4 tsp of ascorbic acid powder neutralizes 30 gallons of water instantly. But it also creates nitrates which you can't filter out of water. Great for plants, maybe not so much for humans.
@PilotPatriot 2 жыл бұрын
@@deltatrianda-tria8288 I'm not sure about that....
@DIYJIM 2 жыл бұрын
Do you think it would be ok to get them wet to try the filter system out. Then dry out to store away?
@PilotPatriot 2 жыл бұрын
I would think that would be ok
@ginalynsantos2419 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you. I might send this overseas since they always have typhoon and water shortage. God bless.
@markm994 3 жыл бұрын
I take it that you have to keep a log on how much water you filer thru the filters or does the filter have some kind of gauge?
@PilotPatriot 3 жыл бұрын
No gauge! But....with 2 filters you could filter 4 gallons a day every day...for about 4 years! Obviously the dirtyer the water the faster it will need replacing.
@pearlaudelo1366 3 жыл бұрын
Add a drop of foodcolor into each top bucket. If you see the color in the water .. its time to change the filter.
@josephjohnson6849 Ай бұрын
Where you buy the filters
@rybec8500 22 күн бұрын
Is 4 filters necessary?? That seems like over kill. Maybe one or two, but 4?
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