I tested a Waterdrop King Tank Water Filter… Is it Any Good?

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We tested a Waterdrop King Tank gravity-fed water filter using a certified third party lab. We wanted to see how well this system tackles common contaminants in city water and if it's a suitable choice for your daily water filtration needs. Brian walks through the testing procedure, test results, and a few anomalies that were identified.
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0:00 I tested a Waterdrop King Tank Water Filter… Is it Any Good?
0:23 Our testing process
0:57 Test results
2:21 Conclusions
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@waterfilterguru Ай бұрын

🔥 Check out the King Tank here ➡ geni.us/JqBzS

@MochaZilla 6 ай бұрын

Can you make a top 3 or top 5 best water filters based on contaminants removed and price?

@anniedoke 6 ай бұрын

I second this

@waterfilterguru 6 ай бұрын

Great idea, thanks! However it's good to mention that there is no "one size fits all" water treatment solution. The best first step to take is to test your water using a certified lab so you can get a good understanding of the water situation and chemistry. Then, using the test results data, you can identify proper treatment methods and products to fit your specific needs.

@uriahhudson7117 6 ай бұрын

I would love to see you do laboratory testing on the best shower filters!

@waterfilterguru 6 ай бұрын

Thank you for the request!

@ascensionhealingsounds Ай бұрын

I second this request

@DM12345 6 ай бұрын

Appreciate you doing this and sharing, thank you.

@waterfilterguru 6 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful for you! Thanks for your feedback

@user-lq3dj3eo8k 6 ай бұрын

very good information, thanks for your videos happy to be a subscriber

@waterfilterguru 6 ай бұрын

Thanks for your feedback, glad to help!

@tommcstacker4216 6 ай бұрын

Thanks for the videos.

@waterfilterguru 6 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@daisysplayz 6 ай бұрын

A review on the Santevia System would be awesome 😎

@waterfilterguru 6 ай бұрын

Got it on the list!

@mauramirez1431 6 ай бұрын

Hi. Thank you for work. Have you tested or will test the glass “The Water Machine”, and compared to other water filtration systems? Thank you.🙏🏼

@waterfilterguru 6 ай бұрын

We have not yet, but had quite a few requests for it so it's definitely on the list!

@thurgoodstubbs9670 6 ай бұрын

I appreciate your reviews. You do a great job. Please describe the filters you used in this test. Did you have the two black filters in the top and two fluoride filters below? I have this product and only have the two black filters. It is very useful to have the glass level indicator. Haven’t seen this feature on any other product.

@waterfilterguru 6 ай бұрын

Yes exactly, we used both the black and white filters for this test

@waterfilterguru 4 ай бұрын

@@StatesideInsights you're right, as every situation is different one would expect different results based on how the product is used, contaminants present, concentrations of those contaminants, and testing procedure. This product is intended for use with treated city water only. It is not capable of addressing contaminants commonly found in untreated surface water (like microorganisms)

@waterfilterguru 4 ай бұрын

@@StatesideInsights solid plan

@asoj1000 6 ай бұрын

Hello Thanks for the videos. Really helpful. Can you advise on the below questions. 1. Based on the leanings so far which under the sink RO system you recommend ? Water drop or Aqua Tru or RKIN 2. Is there any Under the sink RO system which has hot/cold outlets

@waterfilterguru 6 ай бұрын

Hi thanks for your comment and questions! 1. RKIN does not have an under sink RO, and we have not yet installed or tested the AquaTru under sink version (although I think the filters are the same as the countertop unit). So these can't accurately be compared apples o apples to the Waterdrop G series under sink RO. 2. The Waterdrop K6 (waterdropus.pxf.io/5gBJj9) under sink RO provides on demand hot water

@susiq467 6 ай бұрын

Looks like the Jolie is a Berkey replacement option. Would love to see the tests on it, as well as longevity ❤

@waterfilterguru 6 ай бұрын

Not heard of it, we'll have to look into it

@brillranch399 6 ай бұрын

Could you test (again if you have years ago) the Crystal Quest Countertop RO System? I'd like to know how well it does without purchasing any additional cartridges.

@waterfilterguru 6 ай бұрын

Thanks for the request! Please don't wait on our test results to make your decision, I cannot promise a timeframe as we have numerous other systems in the queue

@AQ0088 6 ай бұрын

Have you tried Aquaeasy? Their new colours are very nice, tempted to buy one

@waterfilterguru 6 ай бұрын

Not yet, I've added it to the list though

@davidgraemesmith1980 6 ай бұрын

Same system I've been using for about 18 months only i don't use the fluoride filters, huge improvement on the city water in my hometown in East Yorkshire, England. No more stomach issues from water that smells like chlorine bleach!

@waterfilterguru 6 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing your experience!

@user-sw7pz9uh5s 4 ай бұрын

Thanks, I bought some water drop filters to replace my old Berkey's. Supposed to fit

@user-sw7pz9uh5s 4 ай бұрын

Ive had the original berkey filters in for quite (5yrs) awhile and don't seem more clogged but hard to tell as I dont monitor how quick they fill up the tank.. Would be interesting to see how much they are still working but they do make the water taste better than the tap.

@waterfilterguru 4 ай бұрын

If you do end up testing that we'd love to hear about the results!

@davidlello5684 2 ай бұрын

@@user-sw7pz9uh5s would also love to hear the results!

@coltonroark 6 ай бұрын

If you could lab test the big 3 i have found. Waterdrop Chubby pitcher, Epicwater pure pitcher and the Clearlyfiltered pitcher they would be great. Showing all lab results.

@waterfilterguru 6 ай бұрын

Great! Thanks for the request I've got them on the list

@waterfilterguru 2 ай бұрын

Epic Pure pitcher test is live! kzfaq.info/get/bejne/fN1ynKR5s9WtqJ8.html

@ashleypeeler7313 6 ай бұрын

Thank you for the video! Now just waiting on that ProOne 😂😊

@waterfilterguru 6 ай бұрын

Coming next 😉

@waterfilterguru 6 ай бұрын

ProOne test published! kzfaq.info/get/bejne/a85oat1j16eaf5s.html

@rippinlips1133 2 ай бұрын

Just bought the one tested about a month ago and it is well worth it. Was on sale on Amazon🏔️💧 water wasn’t bad from fridge filter just wanted to get fluoride out. Live 10 miles from reservoir where water comes from in Colorado.

@waterfilterguru 2 ай бұрын

Right on. What other contaminants besides fluoride are in the water?

@merrypurser961 Күн бұрын

Any plans to test a Boroux system?

@waterfilterguru Күн бұрын

In the works 😉

@danielhuggins4998 2 ай бұрын

Are there other gravity fed systems that ARE okay with filtering stream or lake water (potentially harmful), directly?

@waterfilterguru 2 ай бұрын

Any that use ceramic filter media, like the ProOne tinyurl.com/mr3zap7c But for even more protection, you could disinfect the water with a 8 drops of 6% unscented bleach per gallon of water and let it sit for 30 minutes. This will disinfect the water, then you could filter with any of the gravity fed systems to remove the disinfection chemical

@Sourdoughgirl 24 күн бұрын

I watched a video where the "filtered" water ran straight down to the lower chamber. If the flow rate was that high, what kind of filtering capacity the filters have? Makes me wonder.

@waterfilterguru 24 күн бұрын

It does have a fast filtration rate, but as you can see in our test at least it performed really well. The manufacturer claims a 3,000 gallon capacity per filter - a bit far fetched if you ask me. We haven't tested it yet.

@Sourdoughgirl 24 күн бұрын

@@waterfilterguru Thank you. I want to believe but it's just difficult for my old fashioned brain to imagine how it could filter without the traditional concept of drip filtration. I totally agree with the 3,000 gallon capacity part. I have a Berkey, they also claim 3,000 gallon each but I call it BS.

@vickylinglingzhou8373 28 күн бұрын

Hello, I would like to order waterdrop filter, but it doesnt deliver to thailand. LCF and Joypur deliver to thailand. Which one do you recommend for the tab water in Phuket in Thailand? thanks

@waterfilterguru 28 күн бұрын

I've never heard of nor tested either of those brands, so can't comment

@rlcrill 3 ай бұрын

Hey! Does the water drop king remove microplastics and PFAS / forever chemicals ?

@waterfilterguru 3 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) Carbon block media can filter suspended particles down to 5 - 0.5 microns in size. I don't know the exact nominal micron rating for the king tank filters, I'd have to ask the manufacturer. Microplastics can range from 1 -5,000 microns in size. So the carbon block media should be capable of reducing a large % of microplastics present. However if there are nanoplastics smaller than the nominal micron rating of the filters, some might get through

@rlcrill 3 ай бұрын

Thank you! I'm in Colorado, north of Denver, family of 5. I'm a little overwhelmed researching, but you are helping. We'd like to start with a gravity system, but I'm still not sure which brand to go with. My priority is to get fluoride, and water scrubbing chemicals, and heavy metals out. Yesterday I liked Water Drop King, today I was thinking Pure One Big+. I like the 3 gallon capacity! But now I'm not sure which one to get. Why is this so hard?

@waterfilterguru 3 ай бұрын

@@rlcrill I'd recommend starting with a lab test, then using the testing data to guide your purchase decision

@moriahmcintire5294 6 ай бұрын

I would like to see a test of Dry Element water filter

@waterfilterguru 6 ай бұрын

I've added it to our list, thanks

@ImperialLegionTV 6 ай бұрын

Test Purewell gravity filter please!!

@waterfilterguru 6 ай бұрын

I'll put it on the list! Thanks

@masterfubar23 6 ай бұрын

What were the fluoride levels in the prefiltration water?

@waterfilterguru 6 ай бұрын

0.1 mg/L - links to both before and after test results are in the description 😜

@waterfilterguru 4 ай бұрын

@@StatesideInsights The carbon block filters in this unit should be able to address many microplastics in the water. That said, it all depends on the size of the plastic particles. Carbon block can trap particles down to 0.5 microns in size, but some nano plastics can be smaller than that. I'd recommend a reverse osmosis system for the best protection against nano plastics

@adrianan3616 Ай бұрын

so with the calcium magnesium strontium and potassium chart do we not want this added to our water? like which filter is best, the water drop king tank bc its the lowest or berkey? I know magnesium is good for us. thanks

@waterfilterguru Ай бұрын

Please see our hypothesis again explained at 1:54 🙂

@adrianan3616 Ай бұрын

@@waterfilterguru is the best one the one that increased the most? lol

@waterfilterguru Ай бұрын

@@adrianan3616 As is explained at 1:54, we do not believe the increased mineral detection was cause by any of the filters themselves.

@Earthfairyqueen-be 6 ай бұрын

Hey I would love to see you test the water Hydrogen generator for metals, fluoride, and if the filter and purify ? Hoping they are good option, we are in Australia and the water is serious scary! I looked into the grayl for city water as sometime we cant get tank water but id love to know what the best portable systems are to cover filtration, purification, remove fluoride, heavy chems, plastics, metals and the rest please!

@waterfilterguru 6 ай бұрын

Hey thanks for your request! I appreciate it. Have you considered a countertop reverse osmosis system? RO provides the most thorough contaminant reduction, and modern countertop units are portable

@Earthfairyqueen-be 6 ай бұрын

Thank you @@waterfilterguru. I have done some water tests on 17 different samples and found graphene that would stick to a magnet, will they potentially work on that to? Its quite concerning here in QLD AU

@Earthfairyqueen-be 6 ай бұрын

Have you explore the hydrgen genrators a @@waterfilterguru ? I am very keen to have negative ions in my water and I wonder how they compare with the best water filters/purifiers on the market?

@dayennyd1062 Ай бұрын

You said it removed 100% of Flouride, was this with or without the additional flouride filter

@waterfilterguru Ай бұрын

With the additional fluoride filter

@adrianan3616 Ай бұрын

I've been watching your videos and writing out a chart comparing and contrasting. It seems out of all the gravity filters King Tank is best hands down. 98/99 score as opposed to ProOne 79/99.

@waterfilterguru Ай бұрын

We'll be putting together a round-up video that compares and contrasts them all. Remember that, like we mentioned in the video, our test was limited and only had a certain range of contaminants. In our testing, the Waterdrop King Tank performed the best with treated city water. However it should not be used with untreated surface water, whereas the ProOne can be (due to its ceramic media).

@oceansailor2744 6 ай бұрын

Can you please test BRITA MAXTRA PRO All-In-1 Water Filter Cartridge? Are they good? To they release aluminium?

@waterfilterguru 6 ай бұрын

Thanks for your request I've added it to the list!

@miguelgarzone291 4 ай бұрын

Can you review The Water Machine Please!?!? It’s pretty much the same thing as all the other filters. Just the container itself is glass instead of stainless steel. Thank you

@waterfilterguru 4 ай бұрын

Getting lots of requests for this one recently. I have it on our list!

@shh8198 Ай бұрын

So Watet Drop King Tank or Berkey for city homes?

@waterfilterguru Ай бұрын

Waterdrop King Tank waterdropus.pxf.io/m53ze7

@Davo198 Ай бұрын

Are these filters NSF certified for their filtering performance Brian?

@waterfilterguru Ай бұрын

No, the filters are only certified to NSF/ANSI standard 42 for materials safety requirements only.

@user-vb7fi7bq7y 3 ай бұрын

Please do the Bourox filters

@waterfilterguru 3 ай бұрын

On the list!

@loveguitars 4 ай бұрын

Hey Brian, What is your opinion that the black Waterdrop filters last up to 6000 gallons and the Fluoride filter lasts up to 1000 gallons? I bought the Waterdrop filters and they are much cheaper in quality and very light then the original Berkey Black and fluoride filters. Any advice on replacement filters for a Berkey? Thank you🙏

@waterfilterguru 4 ай бұрын

It all depends on the types and concentrations of contaminants present in the influent water. We've not yet tested to verify these capacity claims, but just know that every situation can be different. What may last 1,000 gallons in one situation may only last 200 in another.

@loveguitars 4 ай бұрын

@@waterfilterguruHey Brian, Thank you! Did you notice how cheaply made the Waterdrop filters are compared to the Berkey? I have both Waterdrop and Berkey filters. Berkeys are much heavier with a lot media inside the Fluoride filters. How can the both be rated the same at 6000 gallons for the Black ones and 1000 gallons for the fluoride? My common sense says something is not right. Thank you!🙏

@waterfilterguru 4 ай бұрын

@@loveguitars I think claims by both companies of 3,000 gallon capacity per filter cartridge are exaggerated. It all depends on the water being filtered, and 3,000 gallons is a ton of water to filter. I think there is a reason Berkey never pursued certification for contaminant reduction to their capacity claims...

@loveguitars 4 ай бұрын

@@waterfilterguru Hey Brian, 🙏. I agree 100%. My concern is quality of the Waterdrop filters I bought off Amazon. They are low quality in weight, and media inside compared to my Berkeys. I installed the Waterdrop black and fluoride filters in my Berkey Royal and the water just pours out. It seems like these filters are not filtering anything. Any thoughts? Thank you!🙏

@waterfilterguru 4 ай бұрын

@@loveguitars Yes they filter fast, I was surprised too. However our lab testing shows solid performance. Re-watch the video starting at 0:57 to see for yourself 😉

@brittneypryor2616 Ай бұрын

Try Doulton next. Its a british company.

@waterfilterguru Ай бұрын

Thanks for the request! We've got it on our list for the next time we test more gravity-fed systems

@martinjaure1310 6 ай бұрын

Please compare Aquatru vs Waterdrop. Thanks

@waterfilterguru 6 ай бұрын

Aquatru vs which Waterdrop product? This king Tank?

@martinjaure1310 6 ай бұрын

@@waterfilterguru I’m debating between the Waterdrop 800 and one of the countertop ROs from Aquatru. But there’s no comparison on filtering the same (bad water).

@lukaszporosa9847 6 ай бұрын

@water filter guru can you test the aquaspace water systems AQUARIUS TRIPLE PLUS™ with Fluoride-Heavy Metal & Sediment Reduction AQ-130F. It has a 1000 gallons filter life claim.

@waterfilterguru 6 ай бұрын

I've added it to our list, thanks for the additional request

@user-vb7fi7bq7y 3 ай бұрын

These black filters seem to be the most affordable and just as effective as the berkey filters. I filter spring water so I have no need for the fluriode and chlorine filters.

@waterfilterguru 3 ай бұрын

Just FYI, the manual indicates the system should not be used to filter water that's not been properly disinfected first. It cannot address microbiological contaminants on its own.

@user-vb7fi7bq7y 3 ай бұрын

Pretty sure they had to stop saying they are effective against microbes because of the whole berkey incident. I trust that activated carbon is effective against microbes. I drink the spring water straight out of the pipe. The only reason I filter is for heavy metals and other toxins that I worry could be in it. Maybe I need to test the water !

@waterfilterguru 3 ай бұрын

@@user-vb7fi7bq7y Activated carbon is not effective against microbiological contaminants.

@Sourdoughgirl 24 күн бұрын

@@user-vb7fi7bq7y If the source of your spring water is good I wouldn't worry about it. We live in the city but every time we go to the mountains, half way there is a waterfall streams down from the top, we always fill a large container and bring it home. Drink it straight, no boiling or filtering. Never got sick from it.

@melissag3005 5 ай бұрын

100 gal is a ton of water. How poisoned am I getting drinking 100 gal before I know the filters are good? This is crazy. Ok so I also noticed the fluoride filters on these don't add in aluminum. Curious if these work with berkey? Best of both worlds? 100 gal though? That's rough. bad enough learning I've been drinking bad water from berkey for 5 years.

@waterfilterguru 5 ай бұрын

Did you see our Berkey test 2 follow-up kzfaq.info/get/bejne/Z7d8ZrCUu5iUiYE.html

@michellehavre6821 2 ай бұрын

Does the water before the filters cause any harm if they are drank? What is the use of removing contaminates that dont harm the average drinker? But filters that trapped the dirt and waste normally grow bacteria and cause toxic minerals after a few weeks or months. If you check most filters in the real world you will find the water is infected with worms bacteria virus and a host of water borne disease breeding at the filters. Please do a test of the filter that most users kept in use without cleaning for months.

@waterfilterguru 2 ай бұрын

Thanks for the suggestion!

@pocahontas330 8 күн бұрын

🙏🙏🙏

@waterfilterguru 8 күн бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@pocahontas330 8 күн бұрын

@@waterfilterguru thank you for your content. Have you done any on the Ginkin filter?

@waterfilterguru 7 күн бұрын

@@pocahontas330 I have not yet

@pocahontas330 7 күн бұрын

@@waterfilterguru ok... will you be at all. I read somewhere (can't find it) that it was a preference over Berki for a few reasons

@waterfilterguru 6 күн бұрын

@@pocahontas330 Honestly I've never heard of it until now. Keep in mind there is no 'one size fits all' solution to water treatment. So what is best for one situation might not be best for another. Have you seen our Berkey testing videos? Test 1 kzfaq.info/get/bejne/d7yKoL2oud7SfZc.html Test 2 kzfaq.info/get/bejne/Z7d8ZrCUu5iUiYE.html

@KenshinPhoenix 20 күн бұрын

So this one removes the fluoride but not bacteria or viruses, can't win lol.

@waterfilterguru 19 күн бұрын

In most instances, there won't be fluoride in untreated surface water. Fluoride is added at the treatment plant to prevent tooth decay, or occurs naturally in ground water (well water). But if you're filtering water from a stream which is likely to have pathogenic contaminants like bacteria or viruses, it most likely won't have fluoride.