Make Your Tap Water Safe for Drinking

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Here's how you can make your tap water safe for drinking. In today's video, we're going to be installing a Reverse Osmosis System from Kinetico. But first we're going to be testing the water that comes out of my taps, and comparing it to bottled water to see if it's really safe for drinking...
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@HomeRenoVisionDIY 3 жыл бұрын

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@sharky0 3 жыл бұрын

When you ask a boat salesmen if you need a boat, the answer is always yes....

@seeya205 3 жыл бұрын

Even if you live in a desert.

@k00ey 3 жыл бұрын

Lol. Realtor: It's a great time to buy!

@MrSquishles 2 жыл бұрын

The initial do you need one test yea do that independent, but it sounds like he's calibrating doing water testing more to check how to calibrate it. You can probably hit this guy up and be like yo make it taste like deer park. You can also buy a version of that meter he's using for like 20 bucks, and it doesn't really catch everything. Living someplace the water stains things pink, but it says it's cleaner than bottled water. If you want to cheat that gov standard they're talking about too, you can get the gov to check it for free, but they're incentivized the other way, because the gov doesn't want to fix there shit.

@maxstinehour6662 3 жыл бұрын

Would love to see a whole home filtration or water softening review with a focus on the science. Will be installing a system in 3 months... Avid watchers here and excited to see the channel grow. Solid work.

@gpatkinson 3 жыл бұрын

Max Stinehour same situation. Which systems are top of your list at this point?

@daddyphatsax304 3 жыл бұрын

Hello from Flint Michigan! Worth a mention is things like arsenic which over time can even be potentially harmful to bath in. Whole home ozone treatment systems for these situations are pricey but well worth every penny. Arsenic can be found near farmland in the ground water from use of chemicals/pesticides over time.

@camillewade8729 3 жыл бұрын

Jeff this was very informative and appreciated. I have been thinking about doing something and this points me in the right direction. Thank you for sharing this content. You could've just fixed your own water but you always think of how you can add value to your viewers. Thanks again.

@azplease4121 3 жыл бұрын

What a knowledgeable (and handsome) guest 😍. Great demonstration and information. Thank you!

@patthesoundguy 3 жыл бұрын

That is truly an amazing system!I had a reverse osmosis system that was maintained by a water quality company and they had actually neglected to change the main membrane canister and the water from the RO became so nasty it was like muddy water from a puddle. That system is so much better!

@maricelaa7796 3 жыл бұрын

I appreciate the time and depth you take on your videos. I also appreciate how your guest is wearing a mask. 👍🏼👍🏼

@seanhiscock 3 жыл бұрын

Building a cottage so we will be getting a well next year. This is great information. Thanks for posting

@johnschmit9903 3 жыл бұрын

Get a culligan unit! Way less parts and alot more user friendly, and just as easy to change filters, plus they have a monitor built into their faucets.😉

@beltycat5490 3 жыл бұрын

I’ve never seen Jeff so excited - I expect him to run away & become a water test guy.

@sirpj4783 3 жыл бұрын

Everyone relax Jeff needs money as well and if any of you were in the same position you would have done the same. Your letting one video influence the entire channel and history. Jeff got a free product installed and he’s helping out a local company show case their product. So everyone relax and don’t pretend like you didn’t learn something.

@tsminnal 3 жыл бұрын

Exactly. Thank you!

@Drummerblood 3 жыл бұрын

I agree with you, but I still think it would be better to have a disclaimer at the start of the video saying this is paid promotion. This way, everyone get what they want and nobody get hurt :)

@cheskydivision 3 жыл бұрын

Never buy a system from the ppl testing your water. Get it independently tested then find the service that meets your needs. 500 gallons is not a lot. Let's talk costs

@4philipp 3 жыл бұрын

You are right. In a household of 4, a 500 gallon supply will be used up in under a year.

@weightlossandlife917 3 жыл бұрын

Just had a filtration system put on my house for high iron, softener, forever metals/chemicals, and a reverse osmosis. $6,200

@krazykyle0 3 жыл бұрын

There are cheaper alternatives out there that will still yield good results. I grew up drinking RO'd water since my folks have a whole house system. I wanted to try a cheaper route and got a simple filter system through Culligan. Very happy with the results given the price point.

@crystltwilight 3 жыл бұрын

Very informative video! I sent my water in for testing about a week ago so now I know what the results will mean👍

@deeplorable8988 3 жыл бұрын

Jeff rinsed the TDS tester with the same tap water that he was claiming could be contaminating the bottled water.

@TRCCtv 3 жыл бұрын

he actually didn't he used the water bottle.... kzfaq.info/get/bejne/Z6mda5mFvq2seHk.html

@lcook0825 3 жыл бұрын

Very interesting video. Thanks

@HomeRenoVisionDIY 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you too

@JacobWinkle 3 жыл бұрын

As I drink my Angry Orchards while watching a marathon of your videos. Great videos and great knowledge. This is coming from a mechanic/ technician trying find what I would prefer as a different career.

@JuanMorales-qn4tz 3 жыл бұрын

I have this system and my water is great. I also have the water softener system.

@robertgiresi9515 3 жыл бұрын

$2100 for a Kinetico RO system is just too expensive for my blood. I'm certain this is an excellent system, otherwise you wouldn't be endorsing it on your channel. I'm sure it's a great option if you're into getting all the testing and customization which I'm certain is not done free, it's a premium which is baked into the cost of doing business within their business model. As for me, for years I was using the screw on tap connected PUR carbon activated filter and it suited my needs for some time. Then 5 years ago I did some research looking for a high quality RO system and found Home Master being highly rated and they had many different options. I went with the Artesian model with the remineralization cartridge for something like $300+ at that time. Home Master uses a wider diameter supply line (I think 3/8") and it also has a pressurized overflow tank. Both of these features ensure a high pressure water supply while cheaper systems will have lower flow rates and eventually slow down over time. The Home Master is a complete DIY project and I only needed a 3/8" hole drilled in the sink. No drilling into the countertop required. One thing of note with all RO systems is that there's a significant amount of water waste. Most models, including the one I bought wastes 80% of the water (4:1 water waste ratio). Home Master has an optional permeate pump which has only a 50% water waste ratio (1:1). If you're looking for an excellent but cost effective solution, I'd suggest Home Master. If you want to pay for the customization and "free" testing, then Kinetico sounds great, but it won't be cheap. Also, I've seen some cheap options at Home Depot but my advice would be to stay away. If you're going to go with RO, then don't cheap out. Get something that's quality and highly rated. For my money, Home Master met the best balance of being quality yet cost effective. It's 5 years old and still works great.

@expressfashionman89 3 жыл бұрын

How much did you water bill go up if at all? U got city water or from a well?

@robertgiresi9515 3 жыл бұрын

@@expressfashionman89 The water bill didn't go up very much at all. The RO water is only used for drinking water, making coffee, etc. You don't use it for washing dishes, washing fruits and vegetables, etc. Keep in mind that the RO water comes out of it's own separate tap. Although with the remineralization cartridge, you will need to descale the coffee maker periodically.

@michaelangemeer4183 3 жыл бұрын

Lots of good info, thanks. Is the softener connected to the drinking water as well? I would have thought not.

@JK-rv9tp 3 жыл бұрын

You can drink softened water. If the hard water has 150 mg/ltr of calcium coming from the well, there will be 150 mg/ltr of sodium in it after treatment. A glass of water might be 50 mg, 2% of the recommended max of 2300.

@JK-rv9tp 3 жыл бұрын

I have a waterfront shoreline well where the water is so-so, being river water filtered through some sand and soil. Hard, with rust from dissolved iron, and sometimes stinky. I made my own ozone treatment system by installing a 200 gal HDPE reservoir tank in the basement, kept full by the pump in the well, and drawn from by a separate pump that pressurizes the house. I pump air, using a pond aerator pump, into the tank, passing it through a 360 mg/hr UV ozone generator made for purifying large aquariums. The air pump and ozone generator runs 24/7, using about 100 watts. The ozone that bubbles in the tank is vented outside. The water then goes through a 30 micron prefilter, a softener, two large 5 micron carbon filters, then a Sterilight just in case. The ozone kills whatever was in the water, and oxidizes the sulfur and iron getting rid of the rust and smells. My tap water is like bottled water (except it's been softened, but you can't tell) and is in fact processed a lot like bottled water is. Cost about $1500 cdn.

@mikevictor8390 3 жыл бұрын

Great content

@timcotrell9753 3 жыл бұрын

This is cool! I live in Ohio! Might give this system a try. We drink tap water but through a filter in the fridge. I want drinking water like this though.

@nationsnumber1chump 3 жыл бұрын

My parents didnt install one until I was out of the house. So all my childhood years I drank nasty water. But it's okay, the hose was useful outside when it was hot. And there were snakes down in that well!

@AquaMayne 3 жыл бұрын

TDS doesnt test impurites. Impurities will show up but if you add calcium and magnesium to water a much needed nutrient. It will show up on a TDS meter. RO companies go to your house and show you a TDS reading and tell you its all impurities. Also I love RO systems and have one myself. My RO comes out at about 4 TDS then run it through a remineralization filter and it up to about 120 TDS.

@ShuhDonk 3 жыл бұрын

tds meter is like 20 bucks on amazon and tds does not mean it is bad. You need to test for what is actually in your water. A dow filmtec RO membrane is like 30-40 bucks and that is what removes everything from the water.

@patrickoconnor8774 3 жыл бұрын

another great video

@HomeRenoVisionDIY 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

@runs_on_coffee 3 жыл бұрын

Jeff, I love your channel and your knowledge of construction and remodeling is beyond compare. I've learned so much from you, especially how you always remind us, "don't make it complicated". However when it comes to techy things and let's face it water filtration is like knowing the difference between a screw drive and a pair of pliers. Not a lot to understand and about as easy as it gets. Bottled water should be a four letter word there's too much plastic in the world now and bottled water plastic is the worst contributor I can think of. One other thing you should have gotten a dual filter R.O. It takes 2 gallons of water to get 1 gallon of clean water, a dual system will reduce that to a half gallon of wastewater. Then let the wastewater feed outside to your garden at least in the warmer months..

@zachwak 3 жыл бұрын

Jeff, need help with very low PH well water (4.5) looking at soda ash injections

@Chris-xc1tm 3 жыл бұрын

Reverse osmosis is overkill unless you are running a lab with very specific needs. It wastes water and has a charcoal filter for taste at the end anyway. At home I use a simple charcoal block by Brondell . It costs about 50$ a year for 2 people. It removes 99.99% of contaminants from my municipal water. If anyone tells you that you need more they are selling you snake oil. Ottawa South sometimes has ridiculous amounts of naturally occurring fluoride in well water. Often triple what is added to municipal water. Atrazine is another one I worry about in some areas.

@AquaMayne 3 жыл бұрын

The carbon filter is not for taste , it removes chlorine. the remineralization is for taste. Im my town we have lead water lines into the houses. RO is very necessary.

@beaker2k 3 жыл бұрын

I have well water with high nitrate levels due to being surrounded by farmland. RO is the only way to clean that up

@Chris-xc1tm 3 жыл бұрын

@@beaker2k Ya, not much a charcoal filter can do about ammonium nitrate. In the country you really need to spend the money and get a proper lab test. You have no idea what is in the water. Municipal water is tested so you can just look it up or they are super excited to tell you if you call them. For me on municipal water charcoal is probably overkill. It's mainly for taste as I don't like chlorine.

@beaker2k 3 жыл бұрын

@@Chris-xc1tm yep, thankfully the county offer free water tests so you know what is in there and what you have to clean out

@thomaslutro5560 3 жыл бұрын

Best way to make your tap water safe fro drinking? Don't know, but moving to Norway should be on your list...

@krynnadin 3 жыл бұрын

Jeff, as an engineer who is part of a team who treats water for a municipality in Canada, it's my opinion that you should provide the sources for your claims that chemical use is increasing and infrastructure is impacting water quality. It's extremely complex, and I don't pretend to know it all, but it's dangerous to share comments like that about something as critical as our water supplies without proper sourcing. Rural well services are a completely different beast than providing water to people from a water plant. Can you provide the sources to your claims?

@Russ0107 3 жыл бұрын

Uhh.. I didn't think it was questioned that the city adds fluoride for your "teeth" to the water supply. That's right. For your "teeth". Definitely not to dumb you down. But for your teeth.

@debnelson8127 3 жыл бұрын

How come they didn’t test with the same equipment right after install? Just want to see it from a scientific approach, not giving you grief.

@mrnoodels2223 3 жыл бұрын

Jeff do a video on uponor’s logic pex plumbing!

@HomeRenoVisionDIY 3 жыл бұрын

coming in the new year! Cheers!

@yasminmunoz3700 3 жыл бұрын

Did they ever show how they reinforced the sink? I can't find a follow up video and the sink install video doesn't show it.

@brianpritt4154 3 жыл бұрын

Your guest mentioned that removing the iron will help your fixtures which is true but isn't the filter only serviceing the one special faucet???

@4philipp 3 жыл бұрын

I think the iron and sulfur get removed by the water softener system. Which probably does more for the water then this reverse osmosis system.

@dalemckinney435 3 жыл бұрын

The water softener, depending on the type of resin bed that is used, will remove iron from the water supply. The semipermeable membrane in the reverse osmosis system will also remove some iron. On a water supply system such as well water with high iron content, more than 2 to 3 parts per million, a water softener will not remove all the iron. The resin bedding in the water softener is designed to remove mainly minerals that contribute to water hardness.

@brianpritt4154 3 жыл бұрын

@@dalemckinney435 Thanks for clearing that up.

@brianpritt4154 3 жыл бұрын

@@4philipp That makes sense. Thanks

@dalemckinney435 3 жыл бұрын

@@brianpritt4154 You are welcome. I worked for Culligan for about 7 years. I installed and serviced numerous water softeners, RO systems and water purification systems.

@Ajkplumber 3 жыл бұрын

My question? If install new fitting ppr water line bathroom ..how much pressuer .do u require to cheak leakge ...???? How much( psi or baar)

@kenactofkindness4017 3 жыл бұрын

love your mind thinking all the time remineralization, , no guess pitch lol top notch Kinetico, just expinsive in 1990s wonder cost now? rich can drink good water , payment plan for me ahahah, big must have save health issues has no price tag ..

@ttfweb1 3 жыл бұрын

I live in Oregon, outside the city. The water here is perfect. The inverse octopus thingy would ruin it. 😏

@4philipp 3 жыл бұрын

Yes, octopus would ruin your water

@geedoubleu641 3 жыл бұрын

I used a similar RO system for years but changed to a Berkey water filter. Not as convenient because it's a big can that sits on the counter and you simply pour tap water (or even pond water in an emergency) into the top and delicious water comes from a tap on the bottom. There are several advantages to the Berkey system. 1)The filters seem expensive but filter 1000's of gallons which results in only pennies per gallon (fraction of a penny per liter). 2) You don't rely on pressure from a municipal or well source. 3) With an optional filter installed you can remove several contaminants that RO can't including fluoride, lead, mercury, etc. 4) Berkey filtration doesn't remove dissolved minerals which are important to your health. Drinking water that has minerals removed may actually cause leaching of those minerals from your body. 5) A Berkey unit is relatively portable. There are large and small stainless models ranging from about a quart to a few gallons and you can also DIY a container and just buy the filters. 6) A typical RO system wastes several times the amount of filtered water that it produces, something like 7 units of waste for each unit produced. There are probably a few more but that's off the top of my head. If you're curious I suggest you do a little research to check my stats.

@jeffreyjachetta2836 3 жыл бұрын

Save water, drink beer!

@kurtisnimmert7555 3 жыл бұрын

Save beer invest tax money in water

@timothydillon6421 3 жыл бұрын

Beer is 95% water and if you want good beer you have to start with good water.

@deadmanswife1 3 жыл бұрын

@@timothydillon6421 truth

@JacobWinkle 3 жыл бұрын

As I drink my Angry Orchards while watching this.

@giftedbutwisted 3 жыл бұрын

You shouldn't ask someone who sells something if you need their product. They'll often say yes, even if you really don't. Do your own research. Here's a few points: 1.) Don't rely on one of those TDS meters to gauge how good your water is. They can't tell the difference between what's good, bad, and really bad, just that *something* is there. And bottled water, especially RO filtered, has minerals added to it for taste. To my knowledge, the stuff they add is after, and doesn't count towards, the measurement for goverment TDS limits. 2.) You don't need to have someone come to your house to test your water, even if it's "free". You can buy a kit online, for ~$150 (potentially less), where you fill up some vials and send them to a laboratory. They do detailed testing and give you a report of EXACTLY what's in your water, and how your levels compare to government regulations & guidelines. The field tests don't test for nearly as many things (namely, the more difficult and/or expensive ones to test for). 3.) You don't need to spend a fortune for a filtration system. The K5 system has a list price around $2,000 (and is only available installed by professionals), which is 8x what I paid for my install-it-yourself 6-stage system. If you're DIY inclined (and this is a DIY channel!), it's fairly simple to install an undersink system with its own tap. The hardest part is drilling through your sink or countertop and installing the tap (like the video says, if you have something tricky like granite, I recommend getting a countertop pro to drill it unless you know what you're doing and already have the tools). The second-hardest, in my case, was finding a good place to attach the RO wastewater drain to the sink drainpipe (if you put it too close to the sink connection you'll hear it draining). 3.1.) The price difference between the K5 system and a good-quality DIY option is NOT worth it. For the premium charged for the fancy feature of knowing exactly how much filter life you have, you could replace filers on a conservative schedule for YEARS before you've made up the difference. The holding "tank" on this model is also tiny, the one included with mine can hold several gallons (exact amount depends on water pressure).

@SandiRose2008 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Jeff. Quite a few diverse belief systems in chat tonight. Makes the world go 'round!

@blayne2029 3 жыл бұрын

Is there a particular water softener brand and model you recommend? I live in Minnesota and we have SUPER hard water. Thanks. Love your channel.

@koryleach9660 3 жыл бұрын

What part of MN? St Michael myself.

@dida0824 3 жыл бұрын

Almost any will do in Minnesota. Go to Menards or other home store. Morton water boss, GE. They are all pretty similar If live in a city ask your water department for what the hardness is and there are calculations online. Always go size bigger. A 30k to 45k softener will work for most houses in Minnesota. It will all depend on much water you use.

@blayne2029 3 жыл бұрын

@@dida0824 Thanks! Hardness of 18. Morton and GE on the are lower end of cost. Should I look more toward the mid-priced for better quality? Or is pricing not indicative of quality? I don't want to spend as much as needed for Culligan level. I was thinking of something metered and 40K-ish (family of 2, but with periodic overnight visitors).

@blayne2029 3 жыл бұрын

@@koryleach9660 Northfield area.

@FrancisKoczur 3 жыл бұрын

I'd recommend a tank with a valve head and barrel system over the box system (same thing but all contained in one unit with unit specific parts). Easier for repair, and should last longer.

@narlycharley 3 жыл бұрын

Look into Berkey water filtration systems. Gravity fed. Best investment I’ve ever made.

@lordgarth1 3 жыл бұрын

Berkey is prohibited from selling in Iowa While Berkey says they cannot sell in Iowa due to the state's licensing fees, they are actually not approved for sale because Iowa requires companies to prove their purification claims, and Berkey refuses to comply.

@BigHayes7771 3 жыл бұрын

Anti corrosion chemicals are in tap water among other things you should intake

@tgkspike 3 жыл бұрын

Any reason why I couldn't put a RO system in my basement, split the lines and go to multiple sinks? Always nice to have clean water at night in the bathroom plus filters are easier to change not crammed under the kitchen sink.

@spektor56 3 жыл бұрын

they installed mine in the basement beside my softener and it goes to my fridge and to my kitchen sink

@jlr1176 Жыл бұрын

So do you need to let your filtered water run for a minute before filling up for consumption?

@MutilatedBunny 3 жыл бұрын

Hey do you have a video for ceilings with those Styrofoam tiles instead of dry wall?

@HomeRenoVisionDIY 3 жыл бұрын

not quite yet. Cheers!

@matthewsalvador9783 3 жыл бұрын

I’ve wondered why I have random hole in my sink hahaha. Thanks I thought it was to dispense soap

@binhhua14 3 жыл бұрын

Not related to this video, but can you replace under mount sink or lower cabinet base without damaging or removing quartz countertops?

@HomeRenoVisionDIY 3 жыл бұрын

yes you can. with patience and a sharp knife. the quartz can rest on the adjacent cabinets an be just fine. Cheers!

@Whitewolf1991 3 жыл бұрын

Trevor wearing a mask triggered Jeff 😂

@freddoflintstono9321 3 жыл бұрын

"I'm so PUMPED to do this" 🤣

@felipepubillones2768 3 жыл бұрын

Ok I don't like how the second guy state a perpetual myth Our body does NOT need 7.5 pH water. Stomach acid is 2 pH. Kidneys pump in bicarb. Our body nullifies fairly quickly pH changes in blood. Whatever pH the food or liquid you ingest is well NEVER cause a change in blood pH, and if so it'll be very minimal and transient. Also, physiological blood pH is between 7.35 and 7.45. If we truly needed water at 7.5, that would cause issues as now you are under alkalosis conditions which changes all sorts of body functions. Same goes for acidosis. That single comment dissuades me validity of all his testing as now it's tainted with the doubt of him having a kit designed to prove their product right.

@FrancisKoczur 3 жыл бұрын

Acidic water isn't great for you teeth and throat, but fine for you stomach and body. Acidic water and carbonated drinks are both acidic, the carbonation makes the drink acidic.

@felipepubillones2768 3 жыл бұрын

@@FrancisKoczur this is well known. But you don't NEED 7.5 pH. And acidic drinks, within normal foodstuffs, is not detrimental to health in the grand scheme of things. Teeth are not considered essential organs. You can live without them (see all old people missing several and still doing fine). Aside from that, comment is regarding effects on blood pH which is what all the false claims from water companies saying you need x pH for health (usually alkaline). You're claim regarding teeth is irrelevant to that regard and does not alter my statement.

@FrancisKoczur 3 жыл бұрын

@@felipepubillones2768 I wasn't arguing with your premise, I just gave two other reasons someone may not want acidic water. Another would be copper piping erodes. Here is another: Personally I needed my well water's pH to be around 8 in order for the manganese dioxide iron filter media to catalyze the iron in order to remove it during back-washing.

@earljohnson7675 3 жыл бұрын

I’ve had them at my house before I thought the stuff was very pricey they were going to charge me 5 grand for a whole house softener and the osmosis then I found out the filters were 80 bucks apiece I wasn’t convinced with there stuff but I’m much older and wiser I bought a fleck system and put it in myself it is a duel tank softner

@deadmanswife1 3 жыл бұрын

Earl did you have high iron

@earljohnson7675 3 жыл бұрын

@@deadmanswife1 not exactly they came out went through there little demo and quoted us that price at first I didn’t think it was so bad of a price beings we never had 1 then I started researching and found out about getting parts and so on just do a little research

@deadmanswife1 3 жыл бұрын

@@earljohnson7675 I see

@moneytreetops4350 3 жыл бұрын

The water people .. what a racket lol. If you buy a tds meter theres 2 kinds. 1 does EC and the other does ppm. Also when you buy you need the calibration liquid. This guy may have needed to calibrate his meter. Also I wouldnt want a RO system that shuts down when the filters should be replaced.

@Grybovsky 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah we have clean tap water in Poland

@billjuba2966 3 жыл бұрын

I have well water. Can this be done with the entire house?

@pstoneberg 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Jeff, I'd like to talk to you about how to manage a remodel I'm doing on a big house. As a member, wasn't I suppose to get an exclusive e-mail for contact?

@HomeRenoVisionDIY 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Peter, if you go to the home page and look under community you will see a post that has the private email listed. Cheers. looking forward to your questuions!

@-LIONHEART 3 жыл бұрын

How do you install a vent ?

@Pete.Ty1 3 жыл бұрын

😊👍

@DannyDelusion 3 жыл бұрын

Make Your Tap Water Safe for Drinking Step 1, Move to Scotland there is no step 2

@goldenfish31 3 жыл бұрын

There is a step 2: move to Europe. The tap water is so controlled (thanks to the EU) that it’s said that it’s better than water bottles and sometimes spring water in some countries. Also drinking tap water means less bottles and less plastic. No need for fancy equipment to filter tap water over here neither :p

@_Mikekkk 3 жыл бұрын

Step 1 - install water distiller. Step 2 - enjoy.

@krynnadin 3 жыл бұрын

Canada and the US are heavily regulated as well. The water here is safe to drink.

@deadmanswife1 3 жыл бұрын

@@_Mikekkk I'm with you. Distilled.

@expressfashionman89 3 жыл бұрын

Am I to understand that this product is only available in FOUR states ?

@Scrum67 3 жыл бұрын

Is your drinking water safe to drink? In most of Canada and The United States it is. If it wasn't we would have a lot of health issues at a young age. We are living pretty healthy lives into our late 60s compared to 50 years ago and part of that is because our drinking water is really safe for the most part.

@steve_main 3 жыл бұрын

What's the price?? I can get 18l jug refilled for about $2.75CDN (15cents/liter) now I have to bring the jugs to a store an fill them but that's 2 blocks away. I have a pump I got from Amazon for $80 that lets me pump the water from my utility room to a small tap beside my sink. I could not find a system that cost less then me getting the water myself. all these systems were about $300 starting then change a filter every 3 months and when I did the cost per liter it was like double or triple the cost! Looking at this unit were talking anywhere from $1500 - $3000 I guess if you live in the country you really don't have a choice but if you live in the city get 4 bottles and find a local water store that does the RO for you for much much cheeper then these systems as long as you don't mind changing the bottles.

@BeerkegGarage 3 жыл бұрын

This just says that you are very cheap. Just spent 300 bucks and get quality inline service. The value is in not having to go to the store

@hammasrandy 3 жыл бұрын

👍👍👍

@gergehimon2177 2 жыл бұрын

Right, right, right,.

@live2bet 3 жыл бұрын

Long time subscriber here! Always love your video and your honest opinions. I'm truly happy you have over 1 million subscribers....really, I am. However, you sounded like a salesman in the last 2 videos I watched. Whats is happening? KZfaq and affiliated links not compensating you well enough that you have to sell your reputation for sponsorship? Please Jeff, its not worth your reputation.

@HomeRenoVisionDIY 3 жыл бұрын

Just to be clear I am not taking money for these videos. the idea that I am selling my reputation is a little far reaching. I am simply promoting great products and or inventions that I love. If that is selling out then I can't help you. I have always said I would not take money for an opinion. I have not changed my direction. Just a few folks who have a perception issue it seems. Cheers!

@min2oly 3 жыл бұрын

Doesn't reverse osmosis take out the beneficial additives like fluoride etc...? should we use just a simple carbon filter?

@Skysmeller1 3 жыл бұрын

Fluoride health benefits are largely unfounded. France does not put fluoride in their tap water. Same reason why products like Toothpaste are offered without Fluoride. Theirs also studies that show that long term ingestion of Fluoride can have neurological side effects by effecting the pineal gland in the brain.

@Casmige 3 жыл бұрын

Beneficial + Fluoride used in the same sentence?? Boy, do YOU need to do just a smidgen more of a wee bit rabbit-hole research.

@min2oly 3 жыл бұрын

@@Casmige you sound deranged

@stans5270 3 жыл бұрын

@@min2oly Casmige is a pseudonym of Alex Jones.

@min2oly 3 жыл бұрын

@@stans5270 fitting isn't it...

@stans5270 3 жыл бұрын

Why is there no mention of the carcinogenic materials that weren't tested for?

@BedtimeStoriesForBecca 3 жыл бұрын

Jeff, I was hoping to hire you for some project support via email, but having problems with email still? Can't find the email on the members page on you-tube. Please let me know what's up with your email as I'd like to send you money! :) Thanks so much for what you do!

@HomeRenoVisionDIY 3 жыл бұрын

just check the community posts and you will find it. Cheers!

@johnschmit9903 3 жыл бұрын

I'm surprised there still using the old wheel technology!! They make a device that measures everything with a drop of water way more accurate than the old wheel!

@FishyCanada 3 жыл бұрын

Why didnt you test for RADON? It's like the first thing I'd ask to have checked!

@timothydillon6421 3 жыл бұрын

The thing not mentioned is the waste water from any RO system.

@mortlock59 3 жыл бұрын

I agree, apparently some RO systems send about 5 galls to waste for every gallon of filtered water used, is that factored into the costs?

@timothydillon6421 3 жыл бұрын

@@mortlock59 on a well the water is free but you pay the delivery charge in the electric bill to run the well pump.

@KKMDStyle 3 жыл бұрын

One guy wearing a mask and the other guy isn’t.... lots of words between the two.

@GuapoMason 3 жыл бұрын

28:48 *thinks of strawberries*

@marriedGary 3 жыл бұрын

All this water running I might have switch to my phone and go to the washroom ...

@Auntypatti 3 жыл бұрын

We need a whole house system because of the calcium we got in the water

@Uranusfog 3 жыл бұрын

I didn't expect this channel to advertise home water filtration systems. These companies and the people they employ are the scum of the earth in my humble experience. I thought Jeff would know better than to associate with a home water filtration company. This water testing at your home scam is as old as Jeff. Come on man.

@1zero8dragon 3 жыл бұрын

What about a whole house reverse osmosis system.

@FrancisKoczur 3 жыл бұрын

You would be putting most of the water down the drain, it would be costly upfront and in use.

@1zero8dragon 3 жыл бұрын

@@FrancisKoczur yes thats correct. However why should I cook or shower or do laundry in crap water.

@koalamama2 3 жыл бұрын

The website he has in the description has whole house RO as well. But why not just get an Epic water filter for drinking and cooking, and a Sprite filter for the shower? Cheap and zero waste.

@1zero8dragon 3 жыл бұрын

@@koalamama2 You are awesome thank you.

@koalamama2 3 жыл бұрын

@@1zero8dragon You're welcome =)

@noobx0452 Ай бұрын

Lol I appreciate your COVID response. Covid is a joke.

@KLEANTRIX 3 жыл бұрын

Did I miss the taste test?

@BABALAGAJIGAPOO 3 жыл бұрын

No it is not if it contains fluoride!

@russstrah1546 3 жыл бұрын

waterboy needs better meters.

@Gamerz00760 3 жыл бұрын

You should buy both testers & retest for yourself.

@HomeRenoVisionDIY 3 жыл бұрын

no need the water is amazing. Cheers!

@koryleach9660 3 жыл бұрын

I don’t care for the “taste” of R.O. water. I cannot describe it as it’s just different.

@daciasdiy1861 3 жыл бұрын

Really ? Omg i put some mineral drops in my water and i was sick ! The way it tasted was awful so i can imagine

@thaitichi 3 жыл бұрын

I love the taste of RO water

@instanoodles 3 жыл бұрын

RO has no taste, its the minerals in naturally sourced water that gives it its taste.

@AquaMayne 3 жыл бұрын

@@instanoodles Pure RO is acidic some dont like the taste some do. After remineralization its more Alkaline most people prefer Alkaline. So youd have to specify if you dont like pure RO taste or remineralized RO taste.

@ICheat_ILie_ISteal 3 жыл бұрын

Hard water is the reason why people buy lotion left and right...

@MrUpsidedowngaming 3 жыл бұрын

Do your research on RO water and it's negative affects on your health unless you add the minerals back in....I would rec adding that addon element he spoke of asap! Culligan system I have avoids the need of a separate dispenser, for those of us that don't want to drill more holes in your granite, worth looking into, as it dials into your existing faucet with a wireless remote that allows you to switch a valve that transfers between RO and regular water in the line. We have their entire house filtration/softner system as well which has been life changing. They also have a mineral filter. Very similar products otherwise...

@MistrZIGZAG 3 жыл бұрын

500 gallons is not that much. EACH person in the USA uses an estimated 100 gallons per month. With a family of five, that filter will need to be replaced likely every 3 months.

@cjzx325 3 жыл бұрын

100 gallons includes all indoor water use like flushing toilets and showering. This just treats the tap water at the sink. If you drink 64 floz of water a day you go through about 15 gallons of drinking water a month.

@justinreilly4111 3 жыл бұрын

Nice try on blaming the water for your baldness. 😆🤣😂

@HomeRenoVisionDIY 3 жыл бұрын

I tried

@daciasdiy1861 3 жыл бұрын

Do I have to sell my first born to afford this system ?

@koalamama2 3 жыл бұрын

Yes you do; they won't even list the price of any of their systems on their website O_o You have to speak with a salesman.....

@evolgenius1150 3 жыл бұрын

No. About 250-300 for an r/o drinking system itself, + install. You can do it DIY or pay around 300-400 to have someone put it in.

@koalamama2 3 жыл бұрын

@@evolgenius1150 That's wah better. But then you still pay for it with the water bill, right? At least a liter lost per liter at best, usually much more. I couldn't do it.

@BeerkegGarage 3 жыл бұрын

@@koalamama2 what? Your water bill is not gonna be much more than it already is. Go on Amazon and buy a ro system and install it yourself its incredibly easy just tap into your water line and tap into your draining pipe. Drill a hole in the counter top and set up the system easy peasy

@expressfashionman89 3 жыл бұрын

@@BeerkegGarage idk the research that I’ve done on RO systems says that at best you’re gonna lose a gallon per gallon filtered. The city is gonna charge you for both gallons

@nobodyimportant8695 3 жыл бұрын

Changing the Ph in you body is not exactly the healthiest thing you can do. You shouldn't drink alkaline water every day, every few days and a liter or less is all that is needed. I heard PH above 9+ is really good for smashing out heartburn or acid reflux by either reducing or eliminating pepsin which is an enzyme directly related to acid reflux. But, be warned changing your Ph levels in your body from normal to elevated can cause other things to happen within your body.

@Mitchpea 3 жыл бұрын

Seems like they need to send out better informed techs because they make themselves out to seem like Pseudoscience inc. Reading through these comments I can see a good chunk of commenters who would be on par with these techs haha

@FrancisKoczur 3 жыл бұрын

FYI: People get the majority of the daily water needs from food. I've had a pH/TDS and temp meter for years with calibration chemicals. They aren't expensive. pH should be above 7, copper pipes will erode when lower. The two types of neutralizer are disolving minerals and injecting chemical. Mineral adds calcium and/or magnesium. Chemical injects a caustic solution of sodium bicarbonate or sodium(or potassium) hydroxide and should be proportional to the amount of water. Reverse osmosis under the sink systems are a commodity don't over pay (Should be under $200). You can get one that adds minerals for the taste. Water softeners replace calcium and magnesium with sodium, but can also reduce dissolved iron and manganese. Calcium and magnesium prevent the detergent's surfactants from cleaning and instead remove the minerals which leads to more detergent being needed. Iron filters remove iron and manganese usually with a manganese dioxide filter medium. The water needs to be at a higher pH (around 8) and needs to be oxidized to precipitate the iron and manganese. Iron bacteria, and sulfur are cans of worms you need to go through yourself.

@AquaMayne 3 жыл бұрын

Yep I got mine for $200 its great

@fattyz1 3 жыл бұрын

No.

@gabrielcordero8552 3 жыл бұрын

How can I support my basement ceiling to support a 125 gallon aquarium upstairs 1 floor up from the basement. 1500 pounds with water not including the stand and all the equipment for it and ever else in the room. The beans go Parallel to the only way the tank can be setup.

@pbrad08 3 жыл бұрын

Look how bad this clear bottled water is! *meanwhile, somewhere in Africa* “You guys have access to water?”

@_Mikekkk 3 жыл бұрын

The best solution is water distiller. It makes 100% clear H2O.

@felipepubillones2768 3 жыл бұрын

Never 100% Best might be 98% to 99%. This is my chemist major talking.

@timgleason2527 3 жыл бұрын

Doesn’t that taste terrible?

@_Mikekkk 3 жыл бұрын

@@timgleason2527 It tastes great. I drink and cook only with distilled water for 20 years. After that regular water tastes like soup for me. So much of unwanted additives there which I feel.

@_Mikekkk 3 жыл бұрын

@@felipepubillones2768 Well, for 10 years I did not clean my teapot inside. And it is like brand new and shiny, there is not even a sign of scale.

@felipepubillones2768 3 жыл бұрын

@@_Mikekkk not everything gets removed in distillation. To get 100% purity requires more energy than what any industrial method will do. Around 95% purity is where diminishing returns start. Hell even do called 100% lab grade ethanol is really at best 99.9% because of same reasons and it costs a pretty penny. If distilled water truly was taken to 100% purity, no one would buy it because of price.

@russstrah1546 3 жыл бұрын

Jeff Binghham has no clue

@phylliscage 3 жыл бұрын

Too complicated. Too expensive. Just get a Berkey. Takes the crap out and leaves the minerals in. And waaaayyyyyy less expensive. It does sit on your counter so you have to refill it but it’s not a big deal. Filters in minutes.