I Tested an AquaTru Countertop RO… Is It as Good as They Say?

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We tested an AquaTru countertop reverse osmosis system using a certified third party lab. Find out how it performed in real-world conditions.
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⏰ Chapters ⏰
0:00 I Tested an AquaTru Countertop RO… Is It as Good as They Say?
0:21 Background Info
0:54 Our Testing Process
1:26 Test Results
2:47 Conclusion
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We put the AquaTru countertop reverse osmosis system to the test using third-party laboratory testing. In this video, Brian discusses the test results in detail and offers advice if you are thinking about purchasing a countertop water purifier.
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@waterfilterguru 9 ай бұрын

🔥 Check out the AquaTru here ➡ geni.us/QAYO0

@AkashThakkar1 8 ай бұрын

Hi possible for you to do a similar test on the Bluvua RO100ROPOT please? Both pre and post remineralization. I think the aquatru adds just calcium and magnesium while the Bluevua adds a bit more. Just wanted to know if overall, that filter is any good.

@AkashThakkar1 8 ай бұрын

Thank you for your consideration

@waterfilterguru 8 ай бұрын

@@AkashThakkar1 Thanks for your request! Great idea, I've added it to our list

@AkashThakkar1 7 ай бұрын

@@waterfilterguru Thank you again!!

@thisgoldenhome Жыл бұрын

Love it!!! Thanks so much for this informative video! :)

@waterfilterguru Жыл бұрын

Thank YOU for watching! Glad you liked it.

@abeautifullife5303 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for testing the Aquatru! Very helpful.

@waterfilterguru Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching

@billwaterson9492 10 ай бұрын

Holy hell, all these companies bothering you for reviews. Its a good indication you're a dependable source. Subbed!

@waterfilterguru 10 ай бұрын

Thanks for the sub! Glad you find our content helpful

@nelamvr6 8 ай бұрын

Great video, and great channel! I'd love to see you review the RKIN Zero Installation Purifier systems. I'd like to see how well the eliminate hazardous substances, and also how well their re-mineralization system puts back beneficial minerals...

@waterfilterguru 8 ай бұрын

Have you seen our RKIN U1 testing video? kzfaq.info/get/bejne/jtqmeamImdnWmo0.html

@antiquegeek 6 ай бұрын

I really appreciate your approach and would like to see an expanded review going into detail on the filter concerning your findings/impressions of cost to use, ease of operation, cost per produced litre of water, cost of filters, ease of repair, and other parameters that can make or break the decision to own. It is important to know the efficiency but if high efficiency pushes the limits of cost to own or difficulty in use or repair the unit can end up not being a best choice. I understand that your data would be site specific but its a start.

@waterfilterguru 6 ай бұрын

Thanks for the feedback! Well noted

@AT-qw3tp 25 күн бұрын

Great review. Would be very interested to see how a Non RO Countertop filter like the Brita Hub filter performs.

@waterfilterguru 25 күн бұрын

Glad you found it helpful! And thanks for your request, we've got he Brita Hub on our list.

@TheSingingDoctor325 9 ай бұрын

Great video - thank you. I would love to see you test the Zero water pitcher if you haven't already done so.

@waterfilterguru 9 ай бұрын

Thank you! We've got ZeroWater on the list and will be testing it in an upcoming water filter pitchers project

@waterfilterguru 2 ай бұрын

ZeroWater lab test video is up! kzfaq.info/get/bejne/i8pkaMupqKy1qYE.html

@kilsnacks 4 ай бұрын

Can you test it with the remineralization filter?

@waterfilterguru 4 ай бұрын

Yes it's on our list to do already

@kilsnacks 4 ай бұрын

@@waterfilterguru awesome can’t wait to see it

@ColorMeHuman2 4 ай бұрын

Thank you for the video! May I recommend another brand to review, the sans water purifier?

@waterfilterguru 4 ай бұрын

Sure, what brand is that?

@emoryolsoff96 Жыл бұрын

I just found this channel after moving to a place with very hard water (from somewhere with naturally very clean water). Great information! I'm wondering if you can make a video on shower filters? Specifically for reducing mineral buildup in hair. Thank you for reading =)

@waterfilterguru Жыл бұрын

The best way to deal with hard water is with an ion exchange water softening system. This will ensure all your plumbing and appliances are protected from limescale buildup, in addition to the benefits of soft water for your hair

@emoryolsoff96 11 ай бұрын

@@waterfilterguru Thank you for the information!

@octaviosandoval4036 11 ай бұрын

This is awesome. I’ve been seeing ads for the puragain water filter. That adds alkaline water. Any chance you can test that?

@waterfilterguru 11 ай бұрын

We'll look into it! Thanks for the suggestion

@Dan-fq7db 8 ай бұрын

Would love to see a remineralization filter test.

@waterfilterguru 8 ай бұрын

Great suggestion, thank you! We'll keep this in mind for a future test

@baccanoverano9367 Жыл бұрын

I highly enjoy this channel

@waterfilterguru Жыл бұрын

Glad to hear it! Thanks for watching and for your feedback - we'll keep the content coming!

@sheilaray1639 11 ай бұрын

Thank you for this helpful video. Have you come across a filter that removes just as much of the bad stuff as AquaTru but does not eliminate the good?

@waterfilterguru 11 ай бұрын

Unfortunately such a thing does not exist. The most thorough methods of water purification (reverse osmosis and distillation) essentially remove everything. That being said, you can purchase reverse osmosis systems with a remineralization filter stage that will add a small concentration of the good minerals back into the purified water. This will help ensure you are not consuming demineralized water. Additionally, it's good to note that we get the majority of our daily intake of minerals from our food, as long as we are eating a healthy balanced diet.

@anete3517 Жыл бұрын

Thank you. I would like to see the Berkey retested WITHOUT the fluoride filters (just testing it with the black filters).

@waterfilterguru Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! We actually removed the PF2 fluoride filters for the pond water test, which is explained here: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/d7yKoL2oud7SfZc.html But still, I'm sure you would like to see city water tested with just the Black filters, so I acknowledge that and appreciate your comment!

@anete3517 Жыл бұрын

@@waterfilterguru yes, I meant city water. Most of us are trying to filter city water, not pond water. Thanks!

@waterfilterguru Жыл бұрын

@@anete3517 That's what I figured! Thanks for the clarification

@poonamdd555 Жыл бұрын

@@waterfilterguru Yes I would also be interested to see the Berkey retested WITHOUT the fluoride filters with CITY water ! Thank you.

@Destroy_Communism Жыл бұрын

Thank you. Our family goes thru cases of bottled water like an army. I decided to end that wasteful practice, so I went to the guys most talked about that rhyme with big jerky. In my research on them I found your work and boy am I glad. Its pretty bad that city water that meets epa standards is deemed safe for consumption by living beings. And its pretty bad the big silver water filter thing that is touted to be the standard for safe drinking water isnt. So we thank you, and I believe we will be installing an RO by Aquatru.

@waterfilterguru Жыл бұрын

I just want to clarify, in our Berkey test video, the standard used is the Simplelab Recommendation (SLR) guideline, which prioritizes human health and much more restrictive than the federal MCLG. The Berkey did not turn city water that passes the MCL into water that doesn't. It still falls within federal regulation even with the leached aluminum, as there is no MCL standard for aluminum set by the EPA as of yet. When looking at the report based on the EPA Maximum Contaminant Level Goal (MCLG), the filtered water sample actually falls within regulation, while the unfiltered sample has two contaminants (lead and bromodichloromethane) above the MCLG. If you look at the reports on the 'All Results' tab, you can actually change between the various benchmarks to see how the data lines up for each: Here are the City Water test results links so you can play around and see what I'm talking about Pre-filtration report: gosimplelab.com/B4wSc3dUc3/ Post-filtration report: gosimplelab.com/8qdFnDPsda/

@Ihuben 7 ай бұрын

Great video. I'd like to see a review of a few of the Bluevua countertop systems. They look comparable in price but I'm not sure if they'll have as good of results.

@waterfilterguru 7 ай бұрын

Thank you! We've got Bluevua on our list of systems to look into and test in another project

@ohiosux 6 ай бұрын

Another vote to see Blueva@@waterfilterguru

@ulbushcrafting6592 11 ай бұрын

Awesome Liked and subscribed

@waterfilterguru 11 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching and the sub!

@sams0blu 7 ай бұрын

great video! I'd love to see you test the gravity fed ProOne filter. I've seen a lot of recommendations to people who already have a berkey to just buy ProOne filters and put them in the berkey stainless steel housing. ProOne filters are supposed to be a lot better than berkey, so I'd love to see if there is any truth to that since i no longer trust berkey, but I still have the housing.

@waterfilterguru 7 ай бұрын

Great suggestion! We're actually currently in the middle of our ProPne test project, so stay tuned for that video!

@waterfilterguru 6 ай бұрын

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

@chriscrane7229 Ай бұрын

How about testing the Simpure Y7P? Also, BOS Water tested the Waterdrop A1 (at Waterdrop's request) and found dichloromethane and xylenes in the supposedly filtered water! There are too many countertop RO units coming onto the market these days and I fear water safety has become secondary to flashy features. PLEASE TEST MORE OF THESE UNITS FOR SAFETY, ESPECIALLY THE ONES WITH ADVANCED FEATURES! Thanks.

@waterfilterguru Ай бұрын

Hey thanks for your request! We've definitely got Simpure on the list for the next round of countertop ROs we test

@jackiekobsar Жыл бұрын

Could you do a review on Sawyer filters please

@waterfilterguru Жыл бұрын

Already on the list to test along with a number of other backpacking/ backcountry filters! Thanks for your request

@kayw8086 Жыл бұрын

hi, love your videos. can you address the containers, i.e. plastic/type of plastic, metal, ceramic, etc.

@waterfilterguru Жыл бұрын

Great idea, I love it thank you! 🙏🏼

@tonyb.5768 2 ай бұрын

What water pitcher would you by for filtered water? Just bought the lifestraw before i saw it tested now returning it. Thanks for all your testing

@waterfilterguru 2 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 it tested? Do you know what contaminants you are dealing with? I'd highly recommend first testing your water, then using the data to guide your purchase decision. These 3 pitchers performed the best in our own real-life testing: Clearly Filtered bit.ly/3XEksYj ZeroWater tinyurl.com/y2wrs7xn Epic Pure tinyurl.com/54uu9m4e

@dayennyd1062 Ай бұрын

Would you recommend the aquatrue countertop for NY water vs the Waterdrop gravity King tank. I have watched both of your videos and am confused. The aquatrue looks superior due to its RO system, however, it's expensive compared to the Waterdrop. I am looking for something that can reduce metals and contaminants in my tap water to make it safe enough for a baby, so that I do not have to use water bottles. Anyway, I subbed! I love your reviews.

@waterfilterguru Ай бұрын

Reverse osmosis with remineralization, hands down. It will provide the most broad contaminant reduction. The Aquatru bit.ly/3w7nsB5 performed best in our testing so far

@markandrushchenko6470 Күн бұрын

Bluevua ropot uv vs its lite version please. Especially, for nitrates the producer have not tested for those. Another thing that would probably be cool is to see how good all those systems are at 75-90% of the filter life... if that's realistic at all...

@waterfilterguru Күн бұрын

Thanks for the requests, great ideas and I appreciate your input. This really helps me prioritize what type of videos I should work on

@chrisburke1111 Жыл бұрын

I'd love to see test results with the remineralization filter. I've heard conflicting things on if they really work or not. Thanks for the work you do.

@waterfilterguru Жыл бұрын

Noted! While making this video, i really realized we should have used the remineralization filter. We'll just have to do it again!

@knaledge6854 7 ай бұрын

@@waterfilterguru Can you update here with a link to reminerlization results? I am most curious about any presence of strontium post-filtration/remin

@waterfilterguru 7 ай бұрын

@@knaledge6854 yes, but it will be a while as we have many other projects in the queue first!

@knaledge6854 7 ай бұрын

@@waterfilterguru Do you know if AquaTru’s remin process/media reintroduces strontium? I am in a position to make a purchase for a countertop RO solution - ideally including remin phases - and I would feel uncertain of my purchase without a basic “strontium = yes, for C Y Z products during remin”

@waterfilterguru 7 ай бұрын

I do not. Have you reached out to AquaTru directly about this?@@knaledge6854

@SV-ShadyKing Ай бұрын

Hello water filter guru. Hope you are well. Could you review the Bluevua RO100ROPOT?

@waterfilterguru Ай бұрын

We've got it on the list next time we test countertop ROs! Thanks for your additional request

@4aneme8R Жыл бұрын

When camping we use a Daulton ceramic as a prefiltere and Pentair Pentek CBC-10 Carbon 0.5 micron carbon block to filter all water going into our teardrop trailer. I would be curious how thee combination does.

@waterfilterguru Жыл бұрын

Sounds like a solid setup! I'll note your suggestion down for a future project 🙏

@4aneme8R Жыл бұрын

@@waterfilterguru Many/most RVers use a water filter and frankly most get rid of some chlorine and not much more.

@waterfilterguru Жыл бұрын

@@4aneme8R Yep, it always pays to do your research to make sure you are getting something capable of filtering out the contaminants you're most concerned about!

@Cherryontop10 7 ай бұрын

I have an AquTru and regardless of how contaminated the water is, it filtered the exact amount of water every time which is odd. Clean water filtered left clean water in the back tank like it was dirty. When it was not.

@waterfilterguru 7 ай бұрын

Sorry, not sure what you mean exactly? If you are filling the dirty water tank to the top every time, of course you will get the same volume of water in each tank post filtration, respectively.

@Bambotb 7 ай бұрын

Lol you don't get it..filtration ration has nothing to do with contaminants cause these are stuck regardless....it's a normal rational 2 to 1 or so

@sebastianhulubumerg375 9 ай бұрын

Hi, do you know if the AquaTru's remineralization filter adds anything concerning to the water, like how the RKIN U1's remineralization filter adds a ton of strontium back into the water after the filtration process? Thank you for the work that you do!

@waterfilterguru 9 ай бұрын

We've not yet tested the AquaTru remineralization filter.

@waterfilterguru 2 ай бұрын

@wayner2288 Thanks for the request, we've got it on the project list!

@ashleyf5632 Ай бұрын

I'd like to know this too please. Thank you!!

@waterfilterguru Ай бұрын

@@ashleyf5632 thanks for adding your request

@LWest-fm8ws 7 ай бұрын

I read every single comment so I'm sorry if I missed it, but have you tested the NU Aqua countertop? I'm a deep researcher and this one seems really good, five year warranty, 180 days full return, shows TDS both in and out , 5 :1 filtered to waste ratio. Seems like the only issue is dispenses only 16 ounces at a time. And I think the tank is in the back

@waterfilterguru 7 ай бұрын

We have not yet tested that product

@Tjensen999 Жыл бұрын

I've given my recommendation before, but I will give it again. Try Sagan Life Purifiers/Filters, please.

@waterfilterguru Жыл бұрын

Got them on the list! Thanks again for your suggestions

@Tjensen999 Жыл бұрын

@@waterfilterguru Thank you.

@waterfilterguru Жыл бұрын

@@Tjensen999 You're welcome!

@mrk.8899 5 ай бұрын

This looks like a solid choice! Does it also filter out pharmaceuticals?

@waterfilterguru 5 ай бұрын

Yes it should be able to reduce pharmaceuticals

@mrk.8899 5 ай бұрын

Any results for pharmaceuticals? Also, what would be the best option for that purpose in addition to everything else this does?@@waterfilterguru

@SusanC-hd1ov Ай бұрын

Thanks for your testing! I had heard some great things about it and was planning on buying Aquatru but then read some reviews about the inner parts becoming moldy and people complaining about having a moldy unit. They said it was parts of the unit that couldn't be cleaned. So, that was disappointing. Any thoughts? I was so hopeful till I read about the mold. Can you test the Apec Roct-Plus?

@waterfilterguru Ай бұрын

This is a great question, I'm looking into it. I'll get back to you here with what I find

@waterfilterguru Ай бұрын

Aquatru support responded with this: Hello Brian, Thank you for reaching out to AquaTru. We appreciate your interest in our products. Yes, we had an issue in the past with the Classic unit, there was a gasket on the dispenser valve that after a few months of use started to develop mold. There are some recommendations to prevent mold or algae such as keeping the unit away from sunlight or heat. We have a new design on the valve and we have learned that is not an issue anymore, the previous version the area was unreachable and hard but impossible to clean. As long as the tanks are washed every week with soap and water and the unit descaled it shouldn't have any problem

@SusanC-hd1ov Ай бұрын

@@waterfilterguru Thanks so much for looking into this with the company and for posting your reply! I just had a chance to look back at the reviews where folks reported mold and it's true that most are from back a ways but there is one that was posted in March 2024 reporting mold issues in a unit that's only a month old. If the new units don't grow mold then what's up with that? I'm not trying to be a naysayer- I actually want to buy one of these because it sounds like a great unit but mold is a big concern. Not sure there's much more you can say but if you have any further comments I welcome them.

@waterfilterguru Ай бұрын

@@SusanC-hd1ov Happy to help. My only other thought is that regular cleaning by the user is obviously another major factor. If the user didn't clean the unit, at least weekly if not more often, then it's not a surprising outcome.

@SusanC-hd1ov Ай бұрын

@@waterfilterguru Makes sense, thanks again!

@lennonono 10 ай бұрын

Please review the Bluevua ROPOTLite RO system

@waterfilterguru 10 ай бұрын

We'll put it on the list!

@banned_user 8 ай бұрын

Test the osmio countertop next!

@waterfilterguru 8 ай бұрын

Ill add it to our list for consideration! Thanks for the suggestion

@user-fx5sw4jy7hYz9Hzi Жыл бұрын

Also I don't know why you didn't show the full reports including total score after RO. Can you share the full results?

@waterfilterguru Жыл бұрын

Links to the test results are in the description!

@unknownquantity4440 9 ай бұрын

Request for test: I have this AquaTru unit. Can you test and compare it with the Bluevua RO100ROPOT countertop RO system. Thanks.

@waterfilterguru 9 ай бұрын

Thanks for your request! We've got it on the list

@edwardk5588 10 ай бұрын

Please test the epic everywhere bottle filter

@waterfilterguru 10 ай бұрын

Thanks for the request! Got it on the list

@glorieborsay7465 9 ай бұрын

Can you review life-straw ?

@waterfilterguru 9 ай бұрын

Which product? The home series or their outdoor filters?

@NEdebrag Жыл бұрын

Please test the ProOne filters. Thank You.

@waterfilterguru Жыл бұрын

👍 awesome, thanks so much for your request! Happy to say we'll be working on testing a ProOne system very soon!

@waterfilterguru 6 ай бұрын

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

@NEdebrag 6 ай бұрын

Thank You for testing the ProOne filter!

@austindudley2270 Жыл бұрын

Could/have you tested an alexa pure? Or would it roughly be the same as berkey?

@waterfilterguru Жыл бұрын

We have not yet, but will be testing it soon! Many requests for this one! I would not assume that it will show similar results to the Berkey

@daniellehazan9537 11 ай бұрын

Can you do aquasana filter review please ?

@waterfilterguru 11 ай бұрын

Any one in particular? Aquasana have many types of products

@priscillagutierrez1065 3 ай бұрын

Please review Bluevua RO100ROPOT-UV Reverse Osmosis System Countertop Water Filter

@waterfilterguru 3 ай бұрын

We've got it on the list for next time we test countertop ROs!

@JH-lz4dh 6 ай бұрын

Please test the Bluevua countertop reverse osmosis system

@waterfilterguru 6 ай бұрын

We've got it on the list! Thanks for the request

@alexdhall 10 ай бұрын

I'm surprised you haven't reviewed Zerowater's filters and pitchers?

@waterfilterguru 10 ай бұрын

We'll be testing ZeroWater in an upcoming water filter pitchers project!

@waterfilterguru 2 ай бұрын

ZeroWater lab test video is up! kzfaq.info/get/bejne/i8pkaMupqKy1qYE.html

@user-lq3dj3eo8k 5 ай бұрын

I have been on the AquaTru web site and could not see any third party testing like many filtration systems. Q: has AquaTru been third party tested? Besides what you have done in this video.

@waterfilterguru 5 ай бұрын

AquaTru holds official certifications by IAPMO to numerous NSF standards. In order to gain certification, a product must undergo rigorous third party testing. This includes NSF/ANSI 53 (for contaminants with health effects), 58 for reverse osmosis performance for the reduction of numerous contaminants, P473 (for PFOA/PFOS) and 401 for the reduction of a handful of emerging contaminants. Here are the links to the certs: NSF 53 pld.iapmo.org/file_info.asp?file_no=0010193 NSF 58 pld.iapmo.org/file_info.asp?file_no=0010194 NSF 401 pld.iapmo.org/file_info.asp?file_no=0010195 NSF P473 pld.iapmo.org/file_info.asp?file_no=0011604 I hope this helps! Let me know if you have any other questions

@aphoto4u 5 ай бұрын

I’m curious to see water test on Enagic Kangen water

@waterfilterguru 5 ай бұрын

We've got it on the list!

@johnkap5740 2 ай бұрын

Did you check what the ph level was before and after filtration?

@waterfilterguru 2 ай бұрын

This is included in the lab reports linked in the description. That said, we did not conduct a pH test on site for this project. This could be an interesting follow-up, considering the lab detected an increase in pH post-filtration, when typically we see pH lowered after reverse osmosis treatment.

@JER9279 6 ай бұрын

So I recently bought the Aquatru with the remineralization filter and I found something no one is talking about. Basically if I use a standard test strip on the city water I get 0 Cyanuric acid but if I run it through the Aquatru I get 200!! I have a whole house filter but I made sure to bypass that and use just regular city water. However even when I use my whole house filter it still says 0 Cyanuric acid. What could be causing this? Everything I read about Cyanuric acid says not to drink it. Any ideas?

@waterfilterguru 6 ай бұрын

That is strange, I can't imaging that the filters themselves would be adding this contaminant to the water. I'd recommend lab testing for more conclusive data.

@Davo198 Ай бұрын

Did you end up doing any lab testing?

@Isaac-jt4rt 3 ай бұрын

Can you test Bluevua RO countertop water filter?

@waterfilterguru 3 ай бұрын

We've got it on the list for next time we test countertop ROs! Thanks for adding your request

@john99776 Жыл бұрын

please test a Pro One gravity filter and a Water Lovers distiller.

@waterfilterguru Жыл бұрын

🤙 thanks for the suggestions! ProOne will be included in a project we'll be working on soon, and I'll look into that distiller

@waterfilterguru 6 ай бұрын

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

@pavankumarchowdary2756 Ай бұрын

Kindly confirm it will give you how much PPm water ..its 0 or any other number..?

@waterfilterguru Ай бұрын

PPM (parts per million) is a unit of measurement, not a contaminant. I assume you are really asking about the TDS (total dissolved solids) reduction in PPM the unit will provide. TDS concentration in the reverse osmosis product water is directly related to the TDS of the influent water. So, it depends on the water being filtered.

@chrish9502 10 ай бұрын

Hey, so one of the main reasons I want to get away from bottled water is the plastic leaching. I see all of these RO systems still use plastic containers. Is there a way to get away from this?

@waterfilterguru 10 ай бұрын

Most systems use Tritan plastic, an NSF 51 certified material that ensures it's safe for use with food and water and won't leach info.nsf.org/Certified/Food/Listings.asp?Company=79030&Standard=051

@DesertILI 3 ай бұрын

AQUATRU also has a model with a glass pitcher. I've been looking at going that way to at least remove the use of plastic for post filtration.

@chrish9502 3 ай бұрын

@@DesertILI wow thanks for this! Hopefully we can find some testing videos for this one as well.

@DesertILI 3 ай бұрын

@@chrish9502 I haven't seen a testing video yet for it but it looks like it's the same filtration system as this one. Modern Castle, who also does testing like this, recommended it for a glass option in the comments of their review of the LifeStraw glass pitcher. I'm still researching it though. Avoid the lifestraw, I bought it and it's getting returned. It's ridiculously slow, mine's taking 50 minutes to filter the fill reservoir and it does a bad job at filtering. Plus the reservoir is plastic and goes 80% to the bottom so even though it's glass you have a big plastic thing sitting in the center. Really disappointing

@chrish9502 3 ай бұрын

@@DesertILI Thanks for the heads up. We’re trying to navigate our way away from plastic bottle spring water but want to make sure we get an actual good option, not something that may just introduce another problem. So nailing down the right choice has been tough

@ApBarr345 Жыл бұрын

Have you tested Propur or Pro one countertop filters?

@waterfilterguru Жыл бұрын

Not yet, but we will be in a project we'll be working on this summer! Propur and ProOne are actually the same brand, they changed their name to ProOne

@waterfilterguru 6 ай бұрын

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

@darinhata1760 Жыл бұрын

Can you test the Bluevua RO100ROPOT? What are your thoughts on the Bluevua vs the AquaTru? Thanks!

@waterfilterguru Жыл бұрын

Thanks for your suggestion! 🙏 We haven't looked into Bluevua yet, so cannot comment or compare it vs the AquaTru at this point. I've noted it down to look into!

@chandhun2011 Жыл бұрын

@@waterfilterguru Can you also test Melissani M1? It looks like the most premium filter online for Countertop RO Water purifiers.

@joyxsammy Жыл бұрын

Any thoughts on Bluedot?

@waterfilterguru Жыл бұрын

Haven't heard of it - thanks for the suggestion we'll add it to the list to check out

@janicechristiansen4868 4 ай бұрын

Arsenic is a metalloid. Would the AquaTrue remove this if it were in my public drinking water? I have tested above normal for Arsenic in my blood and urine and want to figure out the source. Thank you very much

@waterfilterguru 4 ай бұрын

Yes, reverse osmosis is one of the best treatment methods to reduce arsenic in water.

@janicechristiansen4868 4 ай бұрын

That's good news. Thanks very much! @@waterfilterguru

@waterfilterguru 4 ай бұрын

@@janicechristiansen4868 Happy to help!

@Davo198 Ай бұрын

@@janicechristiansen4868arsenic is often at high levels in rice too, especially brown rice. You may have already considered this though

@radydragoon Жыл бұрын

@Water Filter Guru can you please test carbonit GSP Premium with VF filter in 2 stage? This is should be amazing

@waterfilterguru Жыл бұрын

We'll look into it, I've added it to our list. Thanks for your suggestion!

@jodisanders1178 3 ай бұрын

Can you test the Santevia?

@waterfilterguru 3 ай бұрын

Currently in the works!

@therickylover106 2 ай бұрын

@@waterfilterguru The gravity top counter model with flouride filter, please. ;) and concerns over the plastic housing. even though BPA free are PFOAs leaching?

@waterfilterguru 2 ай бұрын

@@therickylover106 we tested the Santevia MINA pitcher. Video coming soon. And just to clarify, plastic does not leach PFAs chemicals. PFAs and BPA are two different contaminants, with BPA being associated with plastic products. PFAs are a group of thousands of chemicals used in a wide range of products, often for their water and oil repellent properties. I do not imagine PFAs contamination would ever come from a water treatment product itself.

@therickylover106 2 ай бұрын

@@waterfilterguru awesome!! Thank you for the amazing info!!

@foilcap 10 ай бұрын

Will the system remove salt from sea water?

@waterfilterguru 10 ай бұрын

It will, but this is not the intended application of the system. You may experience membrane fouling or premature failure. Check the product warranty before filtering sea water - there might be a clause that says this would void the warranty.

@kruiseorbruise Ай бұрын

This is probably not a good question since it removed even the good minerals does that include micro plastics as well?

@waterfilterguru Ай бұрын

Yes reverse osmosis is one of the best methods for MNP (micro and nanoplastics) reduction

@kruiseorbruise Ай бұрын

@@waterfilterguru thanks for your reply going to check out some more videos I am almost at my goal to save for one so happy and grateful going to have clean water for the first time in my entire life but do you recommend getting separate systems for let’s say sink and shower I eventually want to filter those waters as well as they are absorbed through my skin when I come in contact/ brush my teeth with the water

@waterfilterguru Ай бұрын

@@kruiseorbruise I'd recommend starting with a filter for your drinking water. Reverse osmosis with remineralization will provide the most broad contaminant reduction, and the Aquatru has performed best in our testing to date geni.us/chlQv5o The best way to filter the water for your other outlets like your shower and sink faucets is with a point of entry system

@janicevillwock6978 Ай бұрын

do you know the results of the Hickgas UltroWater35

@waterfilterguru Ай бұрын

We've not tested that one yet

@exoticracecars5240 8 ай бұрын

Can you test the MELISSANI M1

@waterfilterguru 8 ай бұрын

Added it to the list - thanks for your suggestion!

@GM-qh2ki Жыл бұрын

Please test CeraMetix gravity, and pressure filters.

@waterfilterguru Жыл бұрын

Great suggestion! I'll add CeraMatrix to your list of filters to test. What exactly do you mean by pressure filters? Are you talking about gravity based systems in general?

@grantanding5767 9 ай бұрын

Test sawyer water filter

@waterfilterguru 9 ай бұрын

Thanks for the request!

@paratrooperlane7022 5 ай бұрын

UPDATE on my AquaTru Countertop - Bought on 8-1-23, I have notice it leaking for one of the tanks. For future buyers of this product, I would NOT recommend buying it. It is a pain in the ass to deal with, every week you have to clean the tanks. If you have hard water, then you will need to clean the tanks out with vinegar or some descaling material. You have to fill it up every day, and it's just me using it.

@waterfilterguru 5 ай бұрын

To be fair, the only issue you describe unique to the Aquatru is the leaking tank. Cleaning the tanks regularly is a must with any filter system that employs tanks. The leaking could be a simple fix. I found that the tanks are prone to leaking if not fully positioned. A bit of a design flaw to be sure, but if they are pressed firmly in place they shouldn't leak. If this doesn't fix it, I'd recommend reaching out to the company and getting a warranty claim started 👍

@paratrooperlane7022 5 ай бұрын

I clean the tanks every week, this is nothing on my part. It is a bad design....@@waterfilterguru

@Lemony1980 10 ай бұрын

Lifestraw please

@waterfilterguru 10 ай бұрын

Already have lifestraw on the list

@TommysRaw 11 ай бұрын

Please please please test the rkin Onlipure and provide lab results. And do a comparison video to the aqua pro and which of the two you would choose. Would appreciate that so much. Ps. Used code guru10 today and it worked on my purchase :D

@waterfilterguru 11 ай бұрын

I JUST posted our lab test results of the RKIN U1 (which uses the AlcaPure filter cartridge) Check it out here kzfaq.info/get/bejne/jtqmeamImdnWmo0.html

@TommysRaw 11 ай бұрын

@@waterfilterguru the reason I’m asking for onlipure is because they claim to get the tds to 0. Completely empty water is actually something I’m trying to achieve. Then add Celtic sea salt to it to have the greatest drinking water possible

@user-we2jd2rc8w Жыл бұрын

do you know anything aout the Larq pitcher?

@waterfilterguru Жыл бұрын

We haven't specifically researched or tested the Larq pitcher yet, but it's on the list to test with a number of other pitchers in one of our upcoming projects

@user-we2jd2rc8w Жыл бұрын

@@waterfilterguru great! I will keep a lookout for your review

@waterfilterguru 2 ай бұрын

Larq Pure-Vis pitcher test video is up! kzfaq.info/get/bejne/qaxppaR9pp-8l4k.html

@cujosandlot8233 6 ай бұрын

Why don't they use reverse osmosis before it reaches homes?

@waterfilterguru 6 ай бұрын

💲💲💲

@user-dn2gz3zu7h 6 ай бұрын

Which reverse osmosis filter do you recommend? The most

@waterfilterguru 6 ай бұрын

Countertop or under sink?

@Moon-nt9hl 6 ай бұрын

@@waterfiltergurucountertop ?

@waterfilterguru 6 ай бұрын

@@Moon-nt9hl well, the AquaTru from this video bit.ly/3w7nsB5 or the RKIN U1 bit.ly/3QJDNFo

@markandrushchenko6470 Күн бұрын

@@waterfilterguruwhat about under the sink?

@waterfilterguru Күн бұрын

@@markandrushchenko6470 Check out the Cloud RO cloud-water-filters.sjv.io/jrOrdP or Waterdrop X series geni.us/OOtfARh or G series waterdropus.pxf.io/mg6A5a

@wessimpson2544 17 күн бұрын

Waterdrop K19 and N1.

@waterfilterguru 17 күн бұрын

We already tested the N1 kzfaq.info/get/bejne/otOHe8ZysLebm58.html

@robertburns236 9 ай бұрын

test the Nuvo h20 system

@waterfilterguru 9 ай бұрын

Thanks for the request!

@robertburns236 9 ай бұрын

BTW your channel is great 👍. up my game on water filtration thank you !

@waterfilterguru 9 ай бұрын

@@robertburns236 Glad you like it :)

@doejon9792 4 ай бұрын

TDS 112 -> 12. Is that a 89.2% rejection rate?

@waterfilterguru 4 ай бұрын

TDS was reduced by 89.2% in this test

@emmalozano6999 8 ай бұрын

What about PFAS?

@waterfilterguru 8 ай бұрын

The AquaTru is certified to NSF 53 by IAPMO for PFOA/PFOS (two of the most common PFAs chemicals) reduction: pld.iapmo.org/file_info.asp?file_no=0011604

@Conufan 7 ай бұрын

Be aware, mine and many others experienced the same problem ....it stops working after two years or less. Your gamble.

@waterfilterguru 7 ай бұрын

Dang! Thanks for sharing, what exactly stopped working for you?

@shableep 3 ай бұрын

without anything to substantiate your claim, this comment could easily be from anyone of the other filter competitors out there. Given that the Internet has almost no systems to verify the authenticity of comments, we’re going to need something else to go on then this comment alone.

@travelexplore9724 3 ай бұрын

We use ours for almost 2 years. No problem!

@Davo198 Ай бұрын

@@shableepto be honest there are loads of one star reviews on Amazon from verified purchases that complain about the exact same thing. They seem to break rather quickly unfortunately. All of these same people seem to say they think it's a really good filter if it lasted longer!

@kruiseorbruise Ай бұрын

Does it have a extra warranty you can buy

@desert_echo 6 ай бұрын

I always hear reviewers complain that these counter-top reverse osmosis machines remove the bad and the good.. so what is the solution? Without spending thousands. It's so frustrating, I just want healthy drinking water and peace of mind.

@waterfilterguru 6 ай бұрын

Use the new remineralization VOC filter to add some of those minerals back in post-filtration 😉

@waterfilterguru 5 ай бұрын

@@AnX8765 This ^

@gilcablay6124 Жыл бұрын

I have aquatru. Thank you for doing this. Could you do aquapail next please. Can’t find any testing on this one.

@waterfilterguru Жыл бұрын

I'm glad you found the video helpful, thanks for watching and for the comment and request. We'll look into Aquapail

@juudaime34 Жыл бұрын

Will you still be doing an alexapure video at some point?

@waterfilterguru Жыл бұрын

Yes we will be working on this in the coming months!

@waterfilterguru 7 ай бұрын

Alexapure video is up! kzfaq.info/get/bejne/grunrdNenNe6Zpc.html

@reginatrillo2690 4 ай бұрын

Can you review Sans?

@waterfilterguru 4 ай бұрын

Thanks for the suggestion, I'll add it to our list for consideration in a future project

@InquilineKea 2 ай бұрын

Isn't it made of plastic that can leach?

@waterfilterguru 2 ай бұрын

The water tanks are made from Tritan plastic which is FDA approved for use with food and beverage applications. It should not leach BPA or phthalates.

@therickylover106 2 ай бұрын

@@waterfilterguru "should not" could you consider testing water that has been sitting in the tank on a sunny day after a few hours?

@waterfilterguru 2 ай бұрын

@@therickylover106 I'll add it to our list, this is a great idea for a project

@therickylover106 2 ай бұрын

@@waterfilterguru Thank you!! :)

@therickylover106 2 ай бұрын

@@waterfilterguru There was a recent article where a heart surgeon found a microplastic in a patients heart!! The size of a human hair! I get confused between microplastic contaminants, BPA, phthalates and PFOAs. Is there a water filter that does it all?

@jam7661 2 ай бұрын

Why not show microplastics?

@waterfilterguru 2 ай бұрын

It's not feasible for us to do so with the limited, extremely expensive testing options currently available.

@cherisharajan5254 5 ай бұрын

Amway espring

@waterfilterguru 5 ай бұрын

Put it on the list! Thanks for the request

@ScooterFXRS Жыл бұрын

Hot dang. 500 doll hairs for this.

@waterfilterguru Жыл бұрын

Cheaper than buying bottled water over the long term 😉

@surfmarko Жыл бұрын

Test zero water next

@waterfilterguru 11 ай бұрын

Coming soon! Thanks for your request again!

@surfmarko 11 ай бұрын

@@waterfilterguru 😂sorry didn't know the first one went through. Thanks for your content!

@waterfilterguru 11 ай бұрын

@@surfmarko Cheers! Thanks for watching

@norbertmommsen740 3 ай бұрын

Never again ! Bad support and always trouble ! No help .. waste of money.. Cheers from Germany

@waterfilterguru 3 ай бұрын

Hey thanks for your comment. Can you provide a bit more detail? I'm sure others reading your comment would be interested to know the specifics. I've had my unit for 3 years and never had an issue.

@norbertmommsen740 3 ай бұрын

For example filter nr 3 works in both 2 and 3 month twice ..they told me it works for a year ! So 70 Euro each .. 3 in each aquatru a year ! Plus 2 nr 1-2 …and I told them something is wrong but only one answer….my water in north Germany is to hard…no further help…disappointing

@waterfilterguru 3 ай бұрын

@@norbertmommsen740 Filter life expressed as time is a generalization. In reality, how long a filter lasts is directly influenced by multiple variables include type and concentration of contaminants present as well as usage. This is why filter capacity measured in volume is a much better indicator of filter life. If your filters are hitting capacity that fast, that indicates highly contaminated water.

@theancientsancients1769 6 ай бұрын

This whole filters world is confusing. Are this machines NSF certified? Plastic is a big health issue now and forever chemicals and rarely talked about when it comes to this filters

@waterfilterguru 6 ай бұрын

The AquaTru is certified by IAPMO to NSF/ANSI standards: pld.iapmo.org/file_info.asp?file_no=0010188 pld.iapmo.org/file_info.asp?file_no=0010193 pld.iapmo.org/file_info.asp?file_no=0010194 pld.iapmo.org/file_info.asp?file_no=0010195 pld.iapmo.org/file_info.asp?file_no=0011604 pld.iapmo.org/file_info.asp?file_no=0014617 It's confusing because there are 3 big third party organizations that certify products to NSF/ANSI standards: NSF info.nsf.org/certified/dwtu/ WQA find.wqa.org/find-products#/ IAPMO pld.iapmo.org/ So while a product might not be certified by the NSF directly, it could still be certified to NSF/ANSI standards by one of the other two organizations.

@todays_random_fact 4 ай бұрын

SimPure. Please.

@waterfilterguru 4 ай бұрын

Got it on the list! Thanks for the request

@MundaneMan-fq7mi 5 ай бұрын

So u don’t do your own test in your own lab. Lame!

@waterfilterguru 5 ай бұрын

Nope, we focus on real world performance testing. Our projects don't aim to test every contaminant removal claim, but rather to see how the system performs under real world conditions, like the average user would use it. We don't add contaminants on to the water for testing purposes. We simply test before/ after filtering tap water as it comes from the faucet.