I Tested a ProOne water filter to see if it’s as good as they say
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Күн бұрынWe performance tested a ProOne Big+ gravity water filter system using a certified third party laboratory. We tested two different samples of water: 1) treated city water, and 2) untreated river water. Watch as Brian presents the lab’s findings, including a few unexpected anomalies in the data.
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⏰ Chapters ⏰
0:00 I Tested a ProOne water filter to see if it’s as good as they say
0:27 How We Tested
0:50 City Water Test Results
3:28 River Water Test Results
4:10 Conclusions
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@waterfilterguru 3 ай бұрын
🔥 Check out ProOne here ➡ geni.us/proone-big
@Tap_Score 6 ай бұрын
So few reviewers actually test in a lab and even fewer publish the receipts with links to the lab reports. Keep up the good work!
@waterfilterguru 6 ай бұрын
🤙🤙🤓🤓
@bluedream2493 Ай бұрын
He's the king when it comes to water filter reviews. Everyone else falls short... this was a very in -depth video on this water filter
@k.w.9002 6 ай бұрын
We just bought one during their annual -25% off holiday sale on gravity units. Love 100% removal of fluoride, chlorine, bacteria + more. Great assembly instructions + customer service.The Traveller+ unit holds 2 gallons less 2 cups of water, with two 7 inch filters in it. To start, run about 4 or 5 batches through it, the filters will gradually hydrate + allow more water through. It takes about 2 1/2 hours (maybe less) to run about 2 gallons through it.
@waterfilterguru 6 ай бұрын
Right on! 🤙
@Nancy-Miles 6 ай бұрын
Thank you so very much for letting me know that this was available and for the work that you do. Another great job. Cheers! 😊
@waterfilterguru 6 ай бұрын
You're very welcome!
@user-lq3dj3eo8k 6 ай бұрын
Thanks for the review. I will have to listen to this again and take notes. I see now why it takes you awhile to do a review. Very much appreciated. Will probably get my own sample done as city water varies greatly from varied locations. Keep up the good work.
@waterfilterguru 6 ай бұрын
Glad it was helpful :)
@tjtotheb 6 ай бұрын
great reviews, it’s funny to see real lab results and a lot of products don’t really remove Flouride, i’m glad this one does!
@waterfilterguru 6 ай бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@jamiec.378 6 ай бұрын
Really great explanation of the results. Thanks for sharing!
@waterfilterguru 6 ай бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@skepticcontrarian7477 6 ай бұрын
Thank you, good sir! Your work is much appreciated.
@waterfilterguru 6 ай бұрын
My pleasure!
@brewsburgers3354 6 ай бұрын
Thank you for putting this together!
@waterfilterguru 6 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@ashleypeeler7313 6 ай бұрын
I would like to see a re-test on these filters like you did the berkey filters 😊 to see if disinfectant byproducts were in fact a fluke.
@waterfilterguru 6 ай бұрын
Thanks for your request! I'm very interested to do the same
@johnnyhp.2601 6 ай бұрын
Tap Score ! Thanks Water Filter Guru :) Great product review as usual, perhaps best yet !!!
@waterfilterguru 6 ай бұрын
Thank you Johnny!
@13LesTadO13 6 ай бұрын
Thanks bro, you're a life saver. I'm hoping the disinfectant byproducts were a fluke. The water from these filters tastes great and I'm glad they actually eliminate the Fluoride (unlike the AlexaPure I was using before). I already bought a year supply of these so I'm glad they'll do the job in an emergency (just in case).
@waterfilterguru 6 ай бұрын
Glad I could help, thanks for watching
@suspicious-gnome 6 ай бұрын
Thank you!! Very helpful❤
@waterfilterguru 6 ай бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@wtpwtp 4 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for doing this lab test! I would particularly love to see a side-by-side independent lab test comparison that you have conducted for the ProOne Water filter pitcher & the Clearly Filtered water pitcher. Also, the plastic water filter pitcher may yield different results than the large metal containers. Thank you!
@waterfilterguru 4 ай бұрын
Thanks for your suggestion, we may be able to do this in a future project. That said, the filter element used in the ProOne pitcher is exactly the same as those used in the stainless steel units - the only difference being size.
@Dave-zc6mx 2 ай бұрын
I love your channel and content, keep up the great work
@waterfilterguru 2 ай бұрын
Thanks for the feedback!
@Ryan-gv7gy 6 ай бұрын
Thank you. Keep up the good work.
@waterfilterguru 6 ай бұрын
Thanks, will do!
@AndyS52 4 ай бұрын
Thanks for doing this!
@waterfilterguru 4 ай бұрын
Sure thing! Thanks for watching
@melissascott8132 6 ай бұрын
Thanks for the info 👍
@waterfilterguru 6 ай бұрын
You bet!
@ashleyemanuela 4 күн бұрын
Great review! Thank you
@waterfilterguru 4 күн бұрын
You're welcome, thanks for watching!
@RM-hx7lj 3 ай бұрын
Got my sub. I love science based reviews 🙌
@waterfilterguru 3 ай бұрын
Thanks for the sub, glad you like the videos! Get ready for more coming
@DinoSpumoni-rn3of Ай бұрын
Your channel is amazing! I am so glad I found it. Instantly subbed. When I was searching for a replacement for my Berkey I was constantly being met with and recommended Doulton/British Berkefeld. Any hope on seeing them get tested for their gravity fed system? Also possibly their under-sink system? If my water was equal to your water, what's your go to.. an RO system or gravity fed? Current top choice for each system? Would love to see ranked videos for each category on your personal preference! Keep it up.
@waterfilterguru Ай бұрын
Hey thanks for your comment, glad to hear our videos are helpful! We've had a number of requests for Doulton/British Berkefeld, so we definitely have them on our project list. I always tend to recommend RO over gravity-fed filtration. RO simply provides more broad contaminant reduction and thorough filtration, but of course it has it's drawbacks as well. Thanks for the request to see products ranked by category! This is the kind of feedback that really helps me prioritize what I should work on. Did you see our Best Water Filter Pitchers video where we tested and ranked 8 pitchers based on our data-driven scoring system? kzfaq.info/get/bejne/htGelt1otdWmdqc.html any feedback on the style/ way the data is presented in this video would be much appreciated 🙂
@davewyendt1887 Ай бұрын
Thanks for this well done video.
@waterfilterguru Ай бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@memeluke 4 ай бұрын
Wow, thanks for the robust testing (100 gallons probably took a while to flush through it!) and also thanks for being forthright about testing shortfalls and possible sources of error. That causes me to trust a review more than someone that tries to seem infallible or definitive
@waterfilterguru 4 ай бұрын
Thanks for your feedback, this really helps validate the process we use for these testing projects is working as intended!
@john99776 6 ай бұрын
Thank you !
@waterfilterguru 6 ай бұрын
You're welcome!
@terry9643 5 ай бұрын
Great review! I'm looking for a gravity fed system to have on hand for emergency preparedness. Do you recommend the ProOne or AlexaPure as best for this purpose? Thanks!
@waterfilterguru 5 ай бұрын
I'd personally go with ProOne due to their ceramic shell filters
@gabriellehyde1967 3 ай бұрын
Hi! Thank you for this info. Which filter do you recommend more than this one for city water?
@waterfilterguru 3 ай бұрын
It depends. There is no 'one size fits all' solution. It all depends on what contaminants are in the source water being filtered. Have you had the water tested? Do you know what contaminants you are dealing with?
@ClarkBarKid Ай бұрын
Excellent review- I was debating between the ProOne and the Epic pitchers. Does the ProOne pitcher perform as well as the counter top that you used in your tests?
@waterfilterguru Ай бұрын
The pitcher uses the exact same filter element as the stainless steel unit, just a smaller size
@0004612 6 ай бұрын
Thanks for this update! Which city tap water was used for the tests?
@waterfilterguru 6 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@noeldeal8087 Ай бұрын
You didn't answer his question...
@TK-cl1jm 4 ай бұрын
Great video! Was leaning toward the smaller PurOne pitcher, but this is strictly for city water. Suggestions?
@waterfilterguru 4 ай бұрын
The ProOne pitcher uses the exact same filter technology as those in the stainless steel systems (just a smaller size). As you can see at 1:06, the filters didn't perform that great in reducing disinfection byproducts, which are only an issue in treated city water. That said, since you are only looking for a system to use with city water, you may want to consider something else. I'd recommend checking out Clearly Filtered (bit.ly/3XEksYj) or ZeroWater (tinyurl.com/y2wrs7xn)
@TK-cl1jm 4 ай бұрын
@@waterfilterguru Thanks! Watched your video on the ClearlyFiltered pitcher and ordered from your link!
@fabricdragon 5 ай бұрын
so... for filtering city water... which one do you think is best on a cost/benefit analysis? and for filtering "boil water advisory" or random stream water, which one would you suggest?
@waterfilterguru 5 ай бұрын
Depends, what contaminants are present that need to be addressed? For city water, I tend to lean towards reverse osmosis, because these systems target the most broad range of contaminants. To be prepared for a boil water advisory or filtering untreated surface water, the ProOne or another system with ceramic filters would be a good choice.
@Labukh84 6 ай бұрын
Great video. Now I need to look for a AquaCera AMB filter test.
@waterfilterguru 6 ай бұрын
We've got it on the list 😉
@Labukh84 6 ай бұрын
@@waterfilterguru it’s an interesting filter. It has a solid core in the middle that all the water has to pass. I broke an old one apart and took pictures of your interested?
@noeldeal8087 Ай бұрын
@@Labukh84 wierd he didn't answer you...
@davidhunternyc1 6 ай бұрын
I just subscribed! Yay! I would love for you test the Clear2O water filter pitcher, the one that uses a "solid" carbon filter and not a granular carbon filter, like most other filters. With the Clear2O you need to screw on the adapter to your faucet tap and then hook up the pitcher hose to your faucet. When you turn on your tap, water is forced through the solid carbon filter. I've been using this system for years BUT I have no idea how effective it is. It does seem reasonable, however, that a solid carbon filter won't channel like granular filters. I can't find any information as to if Clear2O's solid carbon filters were tested by the NSF or other reputable third parties. Your expertise would be greatly appreciated. Also, are you aware of the Berkey class action lawsuit? What are your thoughts? Because I live in a rental apartment, I need to use a water pitcher and opposed to under sink mounted filters. Which water pitcher manufacturer removes PFOA and PFAS? I did check out Tap Score. It looks like it will cost near $1,000 to test my NYC water for contaminants including PFOA and PFAS. Yikes! Because I don't trust water sitting in plastic water pitchers all day long, even in the fridge, I was thinking about getting the Aarke glass and stainless steel water pitcher but unlike the Clear2O it uses granular activated instead of solid carbon. The Aarke looks like it might not be better than your standard Brita but at least the water is not sitting in plastic.
@waterfilterguru 6 ай бұрын
Thanks for the request! I've added the Clear2O pitcher to our list of systems to consider for a future project. The Clearly Filtered pitcher is WQA certified for PFOA and PFOS reduction bit.ly/3XEksYj ZeroWater is NSF certified for PFOA and PFOS reduction tinyurl.com/y2wrs7xn So either of these would be a good choice for PFAs specifically. You could certainly filter the water then transfer it to a glass or stainless steel container if you are worried about the filtered water sitting in a plastic pitcher for extended periods of time.
@GreyWolfe 5 ай бұрын
I am an avid outdoors person and use Sawyer products. But, I'm not knowledgeable on systems such as this. I live in a rural area and my water comes from a well. I have nothing connected to the incoming well water, so what im drinking, cooking, bathing, is straight well water. Our water is high in calcium. I was looking at the Berkey and the Pro 1. Without having my water tested, in your opinion, which would be better? Or, is there even a better brand im not aware of that would be better? Thank you for taking the time to make, edit, and upload these videos, they are very helpful.
@waterfilterguru 5 ай бұрын
It's hard to provide any specific recommendations without lab testing data. This is where I'd recommend to start. Testing is vitally important (especially for well water) so you can ensure to target the right treatment based on the specific water issues at hand. Without testing data, you may or may not end up purchasing capable equipment.
@loveguitars 6 ай бұрын
Awesome Video! What are the best filter systems for city water? Thank you!🙏
@waterfilterguru 6 ай бұрын
Glad you liked it! It depends. There is no 'one size fits all' solution. It all depends on what contaminants are in the source water being filtered. Have you had it tested? Do you know what contaminants you are dealing with? That said, for treated city water reverse osmosis will provide the most broad contaminant reduction.
@loveguitars 6 ай бұрын
@@waterfilterguru Thank you. I have not had my water tested. I rent and cannot install a RO system. Any thoughts a a good filter system? Thank you.
@waterfilterguru 6 ай бұрын
@@loveguitars Check out a countertop RO system! These are meant exactly for folks who are not able to install a more permanent solution (ie. if you are renting). I love the AquaTru bit.ly/3w7nsB5 but you could also consider the RKIN U1 if you want more features bit.ly/3QJDNFo or even the Waterdrop N1 if you want a more basic system waterdropus.pxf.io/vnGOPW
@zaarkhananal7165 4 ай бұрын
Would you recommend this type of filter for the filtration of well water? I am planning to move into a fully off grid situation with no electricity (i.e. grid, solar, wind or hydro) or propane power, so I need a filter that doesn't rely on a power source.
@waterfilterguru 4 ай бұрын
It all depends on what contaminants are present in the well water. This system may or may not be sufficient to filter the water for drinking. Have you had the well tested yet?
@dad2princesses896 6 ай бұрын
Great video. Thank you for doing this. I’m a bit disappointed, I was hoping that the ProOne filter would fill my need, but your data shows that it doesn’t. I have city water with high chlorine and high fluoride and I’m looking for a gravity filter option that can eliminate both. I had a Berkey with fluoride filters but one of your other videos demonstrated that the fluoride filters for the Berkey were ADDING aluminum to the water. I’m at a loss right now.
@waterfilterguru 6 ай бұрын
Have you seen our Berkey Test 2 video? kzfaq.info/get/bejne/Z7d8ZrCUu5iUiYE.html
@dad2princesses896 6 ай бұрын
I did and I was not persuaded. Your first video was eye opening
@melissag3005 5 ай бұрын
@@dad2princesses896 It was the 100 gal of water that had to go through it to clear it. My gosh can we trust anything? Or is that saying something is better than nothing? It is so confusing.
@katie7748 2 ай бұрын
Same here...there are so many days when I'm doing dishes or taking a shower and all I can smell is hotel pool 😳🤢🤢🤢
@Rakkadeedoo 4 ай бұрын
Thanks for the great videos! How do these ProOne filters do with PFAS and microplastic filtration?
@waterfilterguru 4 ай бұрын
While neither of these contaminants were analyzed in our initial test, we can make a couple assumptions: 1) Activated carbon is currently one of the best methods to address PFAs in residential applications, and AC is one component of the media in these filters. We can extrapolate that they will reduce some % of PFAs. 2) Ceramic media can block suspended particles down to 0.5 microns in size. Microplastics can range from 1 -5,000 microns in size. So the ceramic media should be capable of reducing a large % of microplastics present. However if there are nanoplastics smaller than 0.5 microns, some might get through
@Rakkadeedoo 4 ай бұрын
@@waterfilterguru WFG for President!
@dannygreen7391 2 ай бұрын
In a grid down system we would boil the water first before we putting it through a filtration system . If possible.
@waterfilterguru 2 ай бұрын
Or after filtration. As long as it's disinfected before consumption 👍
@InLawsAttic 6 ай бұрын
We have city water and wanting to eliminate flouride. Thank you for this test!! Sounds like it’s what we want. 🎉
@waterfilterguru 6 ай бұрын
You are welcome!
@noeldeal8087 Ай бұрын
I'd like to know why berkey filters never filtered floride without the extra thingy but these do..
@KBF24 4 күн бұрын
Will you be doing a retest on this one? I’m really stuck between the waterdrop king tank and the proone. I feel like waterdrop isn’t as well known therefore, no lab tests and results. But your test on it came back really good for the waterdrop compared to the proone 🤔 makes it harder to choose. I’ll be using it for regular tap/city water.
@waterfilterguru 4 күн бұрын
I may do a retest in the future, but not specific ETA as of now. I'd probably go for the Waterdrop over this one, since our data showed the ProOne doesn't do so well with disinfection byproducts.
@fnobles9238 4 ай бұрын
Thank you. I have a ProOne Counter top for 5 years. Last year is the first time I was unable to find water filters for the ProOne. Do you have any clue if this company is still doing business. I decided to purchase the Clearly Filtered an am happy with it. I have been using it since October as I was unable to purchase the ProOne filters. So thank you for the review on Clearly Filtered. Now which water countertop would be as good or better than ProOne. Thank you for all your reviews. They help us a lot.
@waterfilterguru 4 ай бұрын
Yes, you can order ProOne replacement filters directly through their website here tinyurl.com/4c5zfwu3 (prooneusa.com)
@fnobles9238 4 ай бұрын
@@waterfilterguru I appreciate your response but the filters are nowhere to be found. I usually order from their site, but they have been out of stock since forever. None of my calls are returned as well. Thank you anyway may have to research on what to purchase to replace my ProOne.
@ivanhanson9322 4 ай бұрын
Great video, I am curious to hear your thoughts on ProOne's advertised length of life on the filters. The website states the filters last from 1000-1200 gallons depending on the product. But the ProOne testing data states they are only lab tested for 200 gallons. How do they determine the life of the filter?
@waterfilterguru 4 ай бұрын
Filter life is directly correlated with the type and concentration of contaminants in the water being filtered. The more contaminants the filter needs to remove, the faster the filter will hit capacity, causing a shorter lifespan.
@bobyager8641 3 ай бұрын
That makes total sense. But how does one determine if the subject filter is still filtering efficiently? The Berkey red dye test is the only quick test I'm aware of. Would 1,000 gallons of city tap water or 200 gallons of river water be a good rule of thumb?
@waterfilterguru 3 ай бұрын
@@bobyager8641 Unfortunately there is no quick rule of thumb. Testing is the only way to know for sure. Obviously lab testing is a bit expensive just to verify if a filter is working. You could use at-home test strips which will detect the presence of a handful of the most common contaminants, and they are much cheaper than lab testing
@SiriuslyBast 2 ай бұрын
Hope you can test Boroux filters next!
@waterfilterguru 2 ай бұрын
It's on the list!
@chimpkjv1603 5 ай бұрын
Below are some of the containments that exceed greatly the health guidlines or my tap water/surface water available to me. Does the ProOne filter these out at least significantly? Or are these the "disinfection byproducts" you mentioned? 1,2,3-Trichloropropane Bromodichloromethane Chloroform Chromium Dibromochloromethane Haloacetic acids (HAA5)† Total trihalomethanes (TTHMs)† Radium Nitrates
@waterfilterguru 5 ай бұрын
Many of these are disinfection byproducts: Bromodichloromethane Chloroform Dibromochloromethane Haloacetic acids (HAA5) Total trihalomethanes (TTHMs) I'd recommend a reverse osmosis system which should be able to address not only the disinfection byproducts, but the chromium, radium and nitrates as well
@jamesvickery308 5 ай бұрын
I would like to see you do an evaluation of a BKLES electric water filter sold on Amazon.
@waterfilterguru 5 ай бұрын
Thanks for your request. Never heard of that brand. I'll put it on the list to look into
@RobertaMK 6 ай бұрын
Thanks so much! Was considering these for my Berkey at home but they are pricey and don't last long. Your review confirms this isn't a good fit for me.
@mnj5089 6 ай бұрын
Out of curiosity, where are you getting that these don't last long? We have been using them for two years and I have disagree with that statement. Ours is just a countertop gravity fed set up too and one 5" filter last us about 5 to 6 months filling it up at least once and day and some days twice a day. I listened twice and didn't hear him allude to that. You can scrub these off a couple of times with a pot scrubber which they always include in with the filter. Simply use until after cleaning the water still runs extremely slowly to where it is almost no drip at all and you'll know the filter is maxed out.
@waterfilterguru 6 ай бұрын
It all depends on the quality of the influent (source water) being filtered 😉
@brendanmbyrne1791 6 ай бұрын
Have you ever testes the cheap distillation units?
@waterfilterguru 6 ай бұрын
Not yet, but we've had a few request from other viewers so this project is on our to-do list
@heatherpoirier6351 6 ай бұрын
Have you tested any OR systems? I read where the whole house OR arnt good for clean water cause of the settlements in the hot water tank and that you cant use hot water. So was wondering about sink OR systems
@waterfilterguru 6 ай бұрын
I'm assuming you mean 'RO' (reverse osmosis) systems? If so, yes we have tested a few. You can find all the videos in our Product Testing playlist kzfaq.info/sun/PLDqZ4wajyRIC2ji0iERZf35uFwyQE5vji&si=xhcmdK9XGDVzh8px
@JbVest 2 ай бұрын
So are there any recommendations for filters that do remove the disinfection by-products? As I do have a pro one filter But if there's something that works better I would love to get some suggestions so I can look into them further Thanks!😊
@waterfilterguru 2 ай бұрын
The Waterdrop King Tank filters performed well in our testing waterdropus.pxf.io/m53ze7 however we've not tested compatibility between the two system tanks
@budmansdragracingchannel2726 29 күн бұрын
So which is the best of the gravity water filters your tested? Also can you test tge aquacera gravity systems?
@waterfilterguru 29 күн бұрын
Waterdrop King Tank performed the best with city water, and overall in our scoring system waterdropus.pxf.io/ZQ3Kqg however the ProOne would be best for emergency preparedness or filtering untreated surface water tinyurl.com/mr3zap7c I've got Aquacera on my list for the next time I do a round of gravity filter testing!
@bradkaral1188 29 күн бұрын
Another excellent review. If you were choosing between a Berkey and this ProOne, what would be your deciding factors?
@waterfilterguru 29 күн бұрын
Thank you! It depends on what type of water you want to filter, and the contaminants that might be present. For emergency preparedness and filtering untreated water, ProOne hands down for their ceramic filters. Berkey have revoked their claims for microbiological contaminant reduction. For treated city water though, Berkey performed better in our testing as ProOne didn't do very well reducing disinfection byproducts.
@mikeramos4232 28 күн бұрын
Have you done the Doulton ultra carb filters?
@waterfilterguru 28 күн бұрын
Not yet
@melaniegagnon8790 4 ай бұрын
So it this filter cartridge the best for removing fluoride out of city water for a gravity water system? Will these cartridges fit the Alexa pure?
@waterfilterguru 4 ай бұрын
Both these and the Water drop King Tank fluoride filters completely eliminated fluoride in our testing. Berkey had an issue in our first test, but worked better and completely eliminated fluoride in our second test. We did not test filter compatibility between units
@susanshea8415 Ай бұрын
Have you considered testing the Doulton Super/Ultra Sterasyl gravity filters?
@waterfilterguru Ай бұрын
We've got them on our list! A number of other viewers have also requested these. Thanks for the suggestion
@rusty1043 4 ай бұрын
In your opinion, what system tested the best for gravity fed?
@waterfilterguru 4 ай бұрын
Waterdrop King Tank for City Water waterdropus.pxf.io/ZQ3Kqg ProOne for river water tinyurl.com/mr3zap7c
@carol-lp4ny 3 ай бұрын
I have the Berkey Travel Water filter system. Is there an alternative filter to use with the Berkey that is more cost effective? I would also like to have the water that has been filtered through my Berkey tested to see if it is filtering as it should. I am concerned that I might have damaged the fluoride filter by turning it more than 8 turns when assembling the system. Would it be acceptable to use the link for having tap water analyzed to test my filtered water? I just need the assurance that my Berkey is doing its job.
@waterfilterguru 3 ай бұрын
Yes, we use the Tap Score Advanced City Water Test for all our testing projects, check it out here bit.ly/3HJrxAw (mytapscore.com)
@Lexkom1232 3 ай бұрын
Which filtration system would you say is best? Looking for something g that removes pharmaceuticals, rust too.
@waterfilterguru 3 ай бұрын
It depends. There is no 'one size fits all' solution. It all depends on what contaminants are in the source water being filtered. What is the application? What type of water are you trying to filter? Have you had it tested? Do you know what contaminants you are dealing with (in addition to pharmaceuticals and ferric iron aka rust)? What type of system (POU vs POE) are you looking for?
@NatureZone101 4 ай бұрын
Thanks for the video. So what ARE the better options you mentioned?
@waterfilterguru 4 ай бұрын
Waterdrop King Tank waterdropus.pxf.io/ZQ3Kqg Berkey with black filters only tinyurl.com/bdfrzxsb
@NatureZone101 4 ай бұрын
@@waterfilterguru Thanks
@Davo198 Ай бұрын
@@waterfilterguruwhy Berkeley filters with black filters only as opposed to with the added fluoride filters?
@waterfilterguru Ай бұрын
@@Davo198 the Berkey PF2 fluoride filters leached high levels of activated alumina media in our testing
@Davo198 Ай бұрын
@@waterfilterguru oh wow. Thanks for clarifying
@lisabach3130 6 ай бұрын
What is the best gravity fed filter for well water in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania area?
@waterfilterguru 6 ай бұрын
It depends, what contaminants are present in the water? Do you have any other treatment system in place?
@friedchickenridebarton1567 3 ай бұрын
Thank you thank you for this
@waterfilterguru 3 ай бұрын
You're welcome! Thanks for watching
@bwduck47 5 ай бұрын
We have horrible city water with a biofilm problem. The biofilm grows in our pro one filters. Our filtered water tastes just like our unfiltered water. I was cleaning the filter every day and it was not helping. I added colloidal silver to the water pre-filter and that helped the taste greatly. I can’t keep doing that. I will have to find a better filter.
@waterfilterguru 5 ай бұрын
Have you reached out to your water provider about the biofilm issue? What are they doing to address the problem?
@noeldeal8087 Ай бұрын
Biofilm? Ew!!! That is NOT okay!!! You may find the natural path silver wings more economical. High ppm.
@stylingsensationz 4 ай бұрын
Can you do a video on counter top fluoride water filters?
@waterfilterguru 3 ай бұрын
We try to test water sources that we know have fluoride. You can see all the systems we've tested and made videos about so far include fluoride as one of the analytes tested. That said, I hear your request for a video compiling info about the best countertop filters for fluoride reduction. Adding it to the list!
@hungovertv8707 6 ай бұрын
Liked 👍 thanks for your work
@waterfilterguru 6 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@darlenedeleon5523 2 ай бұрын
are the RO systems (with remineralization) better than the gravity filtration systems?
@waterfilterguru 2 ай бұрын
In most cases yes, RO systems with remineralization will provide more broad contaminant reduction that gravity-fed systems. This is due to the RO process as well as multiple filter media used in the system.
@hanworld6565 6 ай бұрын
Thanks for the content. Have you tested the epic water filters nano? I've seen that their larger countertop dispenser appears to filter out fluoride, but I'm wondering if the smaller pitcher can do the same?
@waterfilterguru 6 ай бұрын
We have not lab tested these epic filters yet, but they are on our priority list. Just to clarify, it's the same exact filter cartridge used in both the pitcher and dispenser.
@hanworld6565 6 ай бұрын
@@waterfilterguru Oh that's good to know. We are a nomadic family so we need something more compact for travel. I have this and the Clearly Filtered on top of my list.
@koalamama2 4 ай бұрын
@@hanworld6565I found a website that does tests on fluoride filters and Epic filtered zero which made me happy to be finally done with them because they're the worst run company I've ever encountered in my life and I mean that. The site tested many filters and only Clearly got top marks so that's the one we use as a pitcher now but I want to switch to the one in this video because there's no indication Clearly would make water safe in a boil advisory.
@waterfilterguru 2 ай бұрын
Epic Pure pitcher test is live! kzfaq.info/get/bejne/fN1ynKR5s9WtqJ8.html
@hanworld6565 2 ай бұрын
@@waterfilterguru Thanks for the update!
@jeffsilsbe 5 ай бұрын
What are the best filters in your opinion for city water?
@waterfilterguru 5 ай бұрын
It depends. There is no 'one size fits all' solution. It all depends on what contaminants are in the source water being filtered. What type of water are you trying to filter? Have you had it tested? Do you know what contaminants you are dealing with?
@allisonwalker6926 4 ай бұрын
Did you cycle water through the systems before the test? It says the cycle water 2-3 times before use
@waterfilterguru 4 ай бұрын
This is explained starting at 0:27
@josephstaten6463 4 ай бұрын
Thanks for the great review, but why is the Proone listed as the best gravity filter on your website if it has this performance issue (and Waterdrop, for instance, doesn’t)?
@waterfilterguru 4 ай бұрын
We are currently in the process of revamping and updating many articles on the site. This is in the works
@josephstaten6463 4 ай бұрын
@@waterfilterguru cool, thanks!
@SANFRAN 6 ай бұрын
What sink faucet is that? with the laminar flow?
@waterfilterguru 6 ай бұрын
It's actually an aerator from Walmart which is threaded onto the existing faucet
@helenesaby9210 6 ай бұрын
Thanks for the video. There is one info I cannot get anywhere, so if someone has an answer it would be great ! Do you know if we can adapt a berkey filter in a proone jar ?
@waterfilterguru 6 ай бұрын
I've heard of folks doing it vis versa, but I've not tested doing this myself to verify if it works or not just yet
@SiCaRiI_DaGgEr 2 ай бұрын
Hi, have you found the answer yet? I too am wondering of the Berkey filters are compatible with the Pro1
@Davo198 Ай бұрын
Hey Brian, thanks for the video. Wonder if you can help with a couple of questions - Is the white outer part of the filter made of ceramic? And is the blue bottom part of the filter also made of ceramic or is that plastic? Also the black thread and nut at the bottom of the filters looks like plastic, it is that correct?
@waterfilterguru Ай бұрын
These are great questions! Yes, the white outer shell of the filter is ceramic. The blue bottom bracket is plastic. The threads and nuts are also plastic.
@Davo198 Ай бұрын
@@waterfilterguru thanks a lot for clarifying Brian 🙏 Crazy how so many of these filters have so much plastic in contact with water!
@waterfilterguru Ай бұрын
@@Davo198 happy to help!
@tombr12345 3 ай бұрын
I had a TDS meter that measured 298 total dissolved solids in my tap water but measured 305 in my Pro one filter. Any idea as to why that could be? I also only use one filter whereas I see you have two installed so not sure what I should do. Honestly, I’m thinking about returning my filter since I’m still within the 30day mark. Just disappointed about it, which includes the smell and taste isn’t all that great
@waterfilterguru 3 ай бұрын
A TDS measurement alone isn't enough information to say one way or another. Check out this video to learn all about what TDS meters measure, and what they don't kzfaq.info/get/bejne/r66ml7yIvc-6qn0.html That's such a slight increase, I wouldn't be worried about it. Perhaps it has to do with mineral buildup inside the system and filters, coming out in the filtered water (like was the case in our test 2:53)
@FillyAnne 7 күн бұрын
Love you work! I see "Bos Water" tested a Pureone filter and also found Barrium has increased. Do you think this is concerning?
@waterfilterguru 6 күн бұрын
Any idea what level of detection it was? Multiple tests with similar results help support the hypothesis that the filter elements may be introducing the impurity
@Pablo19625 5 ай бұрын
Wow, so happy to find this channel❤️❤️❤️ I currently have a Berkey and purchased Berkeys for all my kids a few years ago now I need to find the BEST replacement filters for the Berkey. For city water what have you found to be the best replacement filter for the Berkey?
@waterfilterguru 5 ай бұрын
Well, the Black Berkey elements performed really well in both our tests. That said, not sure those are being sold anymore due to the EPA lawsuit. The Waterdrop King Tank filters performed well, check out our test kzfaq.info/get/bejne/a85oat1j16eaf5s.html but I can't verify compatibility in a Berkey unit
@Pablo19625 5 ай бұрын
@@waterfilterguru Thanks so much for your time and quick response. Such a great channel.
@waterfilterguru 5 ай бұрын
@@Pablo19625 Happy to help! Thanks for your feedback
@Blaze23557 5 ай бұрын
How can mineral increase after filtration😮
@lketoCarnivorGirl 2 ай бұрын
i live in florida and the water here is horrific and almost unrdrinkable as far as taste goes, I am looking for a water filter for City water, what do you recommend to get the purest water out of this city water.
@waterfilterguru 2 ай бұрын
Reverse osmosis. Check out the Aquatru countertop RO aquatru.pxf.io/b3WYGP
@noahshepard2163 6 ай бұрын
Can you do the Crystal Quest Fluoride Removal | SMART Single Cartridge Countertop Water Filter System next please?
@waterfilterguru 6 ай бұрын
I'll put it on the list!
@brittneypryor2616 Ай бұрын
So if someone wants to filter city water. What is the better option?
@waterfilterguru Ай бұрын
It would depend on what contaminants are present in your water, but overall I tend to recommend reverse osmosis (with remineralization) over gravity-fed systems. Check out the AquaTru geni.us/chlQv5o If you're set on a stainless steel gravity-fed system, the Waterdrop King Tank performed the best in our independent testing waterdropus.pxf.io/ZQ3Kqg
@moriahmcintire5294 6 ай бұрын
Would like to see a test of the Dry Element
@waterfilterguru 6 ай бұрын
Got it on the list! Thanks for the request
@DreamTerrorist 6 ай бұрын
So what filter do you use personally? What would you recommend?
@waterfilterguru 6 ай бұрын
It depends. There is no 'one size fits all' solution. It all depends on what contaminants are in the source water being filtered. What type of water are you trying to filter? Have you had it tested? Do you know what contaminants you are dealing with? Reverse osmosis provides the most broad contaminant reduction. At home, I use RO for my drinking and cooking water.
@MissHannaHeartbreak 2 ай бұрын
@@waterfilterguruwhat if an RO inline system isn’t doable for your living condition (renting) what would you recommend for a family that’s looking for a good system that also filters out hormones?
@waterfilterguru 2 ай бұрын
@@MissHannaHeartbreak the Aquatru countertop RO system - doesn't require a plumbing connection bit.ly/3w7nsB5
@alicenguyen7338 3 ай бұрын
Could you try the 4patriot water filter?
@waterfilterguru 3 ай бұрын
We've got it on the list - thanks for your request!
@m.b.593 4 ай бұрын
How long do the filters last? 🙏🏻
@waterfilterguru 4 ай бұрын
That is dependent on the type and concentrations of contaminants present in the water being filtered. ProOne has tested their filters up to 200 gallons, but claim they can filter up to 1200. Again, a higher concentration of contaminants will cause the filters to hit capacity sooner
@ernestbottomer8065 2 ай бұрын
Good job
@waterfilterguru 2 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@hallieanderson9387 12 күн бұрын
Could you do the Bourdox filters? (I may have spelt that wrong)
@waterfilterguru 12 күн бұрын
In the works!
@patriciawolfe6251 4 ай бұрын
My well water is extremely hard. Mostly calcium and magnesium. Gives me eczema and makes my hair gross. I have to wash my hair and face with bottled water. You said it increased these minerals? So it wouldnt be right for me?
@waterfilterguru 4 ай бұрын
Please see our hypothesis explained at 2:54 again. We suspect this anomaly was due to our testing process, and these substances are not coming from the filters themselves. That said, your best bet to treat hard water is at the point of entry with an ion exchange water softener - that will help with the skin and hair irritation 😉
@Mjmalinowski1 3 ай бұрын
what is a better filter that removes DBP's?
@waterfilterguru 3 ай бұрын
From our testing, the Waterdrop King tank filters did great waterdropus.pxf.io/m53ze7
@teemunir8944 2 ай бұрын
Can you test the Lifestraw Home Dispenser?
@waterfilterguru 2 ай бұрын
I'll put it on the list!
@adrianan3616 Ай бұрын
Hi! So which one do you recommend, or would you buy between Berkley, prone, Alexapure pro, and water drop king tank?? Thank you!!!!
@waterfilterguru Ай бұрын
What contaminants are present that you need to address? What type of water do you want to filter? Treated city water or untreated surface water?
@adrianan3616 Ай бұрын
@@waterfiltergurucity water and get rid of fluoride.
@adrianan3616 Ай бұрын
/ as much contaminants as possible.
@waterfilterguru Ай бұрын
@@adrianan3616 In that case I wouldn't even recommend a gravity-fed system. Get a reverse osmosis system with remineralization filter, like the Aquatru geni.us/chlQv5o
@triciacelata2900 3 ай бұрын
what about the removal of pharmaceuticals? which does a better job at that Berkey or ProOne?
@waterfilterguru 3 ай бұрын
Our testing did not detect pharmaceuticals, so unfortunately I don't have any firsthand data for you
@fragnshrapnels 2 ай бұрын
Does the pro one remove prions ?
@waterfilterguru 2 ай бұрын
Not to my knowledge
@yume816 4 ай бұрын
Is the water supposed to taste like carbon or really weird after the first filtered batch? I've really ran the filter through cold water 10minutes before using.
@waterfilterguru 4 ай бұрын
Filter a few full batches (like 3) then taste again. Carbon dust can come out in the filtered water at the beginning. Let me know if that helps
@sparrowhour 6 ай бұрын
Can you test the dry element brand gravity filters
@sparrowhour 6 ай бұрын
Please!
@waterfilterguru 6 ай бұрын
I've added it to our list! Thanks for the request
@KenshinPhoenix Ай бұрын
Which do you think is the best for filtering city water based on these results if not the Pro One?
@waterfilterguru Ай бұрын
For treated city water, the Aquatru performed the best in our testing. Check it out here geni.us/chlQv5o
@KenshinPhoenix Ай бұрын
@@waterfilterguru Great thank you.
@earljohnson7675 4 ай бұрын
How will it do with softened water
@waterfilterguru 4 ай бұрын
Fine, it's not capable of reducing the sodium added by the softened water so that will just pass through
@JAutomated 4 ай бұрын
Which performed best for city water, and removed fluoride?
@waterfilterguru 4 ай бұрын
The Waterdrop King Tank waterdropus.pxf.io/ZQ3Kqg
@Metalgal80 3 ай бұрын
@@waterfilterguru Can Water Drop King filters fit in a Berkey system?
@waterfilterguru 3 ай бұрын
@@Metalgal80 they're advertised to, we've not tested the compatibility yet though
@fudder1831 3 ай бұрын
I have a Berkey travel, and just wondering which filters would be the best replacement for city water. Fluoride is a concern, but glyphosate is a huge one as well.
@fudder1831 3 ай бұрын
I'm thinking overall this would be better than the Berkey filters.
@waterfilterguru 3 ай бұрын
The Waterdrop King Tank filters waterdropus.pxf.io/m53ze7 performed well in our testing for city water contaminants, including fluoride
@fudder1831 3 ай бұрын
Bad link. I'm sure i can find data on it regardless, thank you!@@waterfilterguru
@waterfilterguru 3 ай бұрын
@@fudder1831the link works now, sorry for the confusion
@fudder1831 3 ай бұрын
Thanks again!@@waterfilterguru
@KK-pf1ye 4 ай бұрын
With berkeys lawsuit, i can't get replacement filters and I'm having problems with algal growth on the filters after I just cleaned everything so I think they're spent. Any recommendations for which is the best replacement? Would doulton be better? The silver makes me nervous
@waterfilterguru 4 ай бұрын
Silver is commonly used in water treatment devices for its bacteriostatic and bactericidal purposes. The issue with Berkey and the EPA is that they did not register the product as is required under FIFRA. That does not mean it was not safe for use due to the silver component. That said, what type of water are you trying to filter? What contaminants are present that you need to address?
@KK-pf1ye 4 ай бұрын
Thank you for the quick reply! I would buy the carbon filters but because of the lawsuit they can't sell right now unfortunately. I want to filter bacteria and lead from our tap water. The cities recent water quality test showed 13 contaminants including those two. My goal is getting some replacement filters for my travel berkey gravity filtration system to keep costs down
@KK-pf1ye 4 ай бұрын
"The 13 contaminants detected were coliform bacteria, organic carbon, turbidity, beta/photon emitters, gross alpha (excluding radium and uranium), combined radium, barium, copper, chloramines, lead, trilomethanes, haloacetic acids and 2,4-dichlorophenoxyacetic acid."
@waterfilterguru 4 ай бұрын
I'd recommend a reverse osmosis system with UV to address these contaminants.
@KK-pf1ye 4 ай бұрын
Thank you! Those are pretty expensive. Is there a specific brand you might recommend?
@beyondabraxas Ай бұрын
I'd been seeking the out of stock ProOne G2.0 7" filters, but I just now realized it isn't even listed as compatible with my Berkey Travel. Only the G2.0 5" is, which I'm now concerned may limit the amount of water needed for my household of two adults. Sorry to have to bother you directly, but did you have any advice on what I should get for a budget of around $200 for 2 adults? Budget is crazy tight, but My elderly mom has been experiencing some health issues lately, hair loss and kidney issues, and I feel timing wise it lines up with our cessation of using our 'Berkey Trave'l 4 months ago. Using a cheapo Pur unit for now. (Berkey got old & wasn't passing color dye test). Been hoping for a set of 2 filters to put in my Berkey Travel. But I'm Unsure that the 5" G2.0 may be not provide enough water for two people. Now I'm at the impasse of High Quality Water via G2.0 5" but low water output OR WaterDrop BB-9 filter for not as High Quality water, but likely adequate water output due to their size. Or is there even another option? Help me Obi Water Kenobi, you're my only hope! (PS: your channel & site have been a great help btw!. Appreciate you!).
@waterfilterguru Ай бұрын
Hey thanks for your comment - what contaminants are in the water that you need to target?
@beyondabraxas Ай бұрын
@@waterfilterguru Just general drinking water in a Los Angeles Apartment. Our building is from the 60s, sometimes( very very rarely) you can visibly see discolored orangish water come out the tap in the initial burst of water. Its probably rust from the pipes. I've never done any lab tests to determine what, but yeah, old apartment complex in busy LA/SFV area. -- We're also within 1 and a Half Blocks west from a defunct Rocketdyne Aerospace Facility, (separated by a Mall), where they made rocket engines for the coldwar era spacerace, which now stands as an empty lot in the San Fernando Valley due to industrial contaminants/chemicals/solvents in the ground. Used to even have a mini nuclear reactor there once, Nothing radioactive anymore, purportedly, but that was the cost of making Rockets. Info should be on Google about the site. Sounds crazy, but its true. I know it sounds like I live in a po-dunk part of the world, but its pretty developed and quite expensive, alas, its America, and we put up with a lot of hazards of the past (read:Santa Susana Field Laboratory's Nuclear Meltdown also in the 1960s some 5 miles North West of us). -- Ya know... Writing this all out... I realize I should probably just move, lol. Unfortunately, rent control keeps us here, since the rents are Sky Rocketing in LA. -- That was long winded, but relevant info hopefully. (thanks again!)
@waterfilterguru Ай бұрын
@@beyondabraxas We always recommend testing your water before purchasing any water treatment equipment. Without knowing what's present, you may or may not end up purchasing something capable of addressing your needs
@beyondabraxas Ай бұрын
@@waterfilterguru Thanks for your reply, I'll look into getting a water test when I'm able, budget may be too tight to do both presently, i.e. an almost $200 filter set and what I suspect is an equally expensive lab water test. I'll probably be getting a set of ProOne Filter first though, since it would absolutely be magnitudes better than using $20 Brita Filters rn. Water test in the future once I have stable income. To that end, May I request your opinion on which Tests are a decent intersection of Price Point/Value/Useful Data?
@waterfilterguru Ай бұрын
@@beyondabraxas Simple Lab's Tap Score tests, they have different options at different price points. The hands down best testing services I've found and what we use for all our testing projects. Check it out here bit.ly/3OPs0Vd
@ashleypeeler7313 6 ай бұрын
What is the best gravity fed water system in your opinion for city water?
@waterfilterguru 6 ай бұрын
It depends, what contaminants are in the water that you need to address?
@ashleypeeler7313 6 ай бұрын
@waterfilterguru we are looking to filter out flouride and lead. We would also like a system that we could also filter river water if we had to.
@MnMVelasquez-kp4cm 6 ай бұрын
@@ashleypeeler7313 I would like to know as well please. @waterfilterguru You also had mentioned above that their might be better options for treated city water? Thank you!
@mnj5089 6 ай бұрын
@@waterfilterguru Might be time for a recap since you have covered all the popular ones with a side by side comparison that summarizes all these videos?
@waterfilterguru 6 ай бұрын
@@mnj5089 Thanks for the suggestion!
@roninrusso872 Ай бұрын
Do you know if I use this water filter system? Can I take water from a New York fire hydrant? And make it acceptable to drink. Thank you
@waterfilterguru Ай бұрын
Hard to say. I know New York has issues with sediment in the distribution system, which clogs filters quickly. While it wouldn't ruin ceramic filters like these, it might cause the flow rate to become excruciatingly slow. Additionally this system didn't perform well reducing disinfection byproducts, so might not be the best choice for treated city water.
@roninrusso872 Ай бұрын
@waterfilterguru Thank you so much for answering my question. I truly appreciate it. I'm gonna have to do a little bit more homework to figure it out. What with your help I've got a good direction to go in.
@waterfilterguru Ай бұрын
@@roninrusso872 Happy to help! Let me know if you have any other questions
@brandimichele3765 23 күн бұрын
please review berkefeld!
@waterfilterguru 23 күн бұрын
Thanks for the request!
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