Correct, this is mentioned in the video description and if you watch the full video I explain that the water should be disinfected before drinking. This filter will really only reduce some suspended solids and organic chemicals

I have not

Nice. Hopefully you boiled it to disinfect it first

You can find all the materials in nature. Probably even the plastic bottle (unfortunately)

Yep, as with any water filter system regular cleaning and maintenance is essential. The tanks should be cleaned with soap and water at least weekly, but the more often the better.

Thanks

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

This one doesn't address fluoride, but we just installed a whole house system that DOES reduce fluoride a couple months ago, I'm currently working on finishing up that video. Stay tuned 😉

Already have, twice 😉 Test 1 kzfaq.info/get/bejne/d7yKoL2oud7SfZc.html Test 2 kzfaq.info/get/bejne/Z7d8ZrCUu5iUiYE.html

Filter life is dependent on the quality of the water being filtered. The higher concentration of impurities, the quicker the filter will reach capacity (essentially get filled up with contaminants) and need to be replaced

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

Distillers do indeed provide one of the best methods of water purification, but might not be ideal for everyone, especially because they take so long to produce a relatively small volume of water

At some point, yes. We've got them on this list.

Thanks for the request! I'll put it on our list

Thank you!

You're welcome

Hey thanks for sharing, sorry to hear you couldn't take it with you. What do you use now where you live?

Yes! Here you go (also added to the description) Links to product certification databases: WQA find.wqa.org/find-products#/ IAPMO pld.iapmo.org/ NSF info.nsf.org/Certified/dwtu/

@@waterfilterguru I chcked the WQA Database but can´t find any testing results for the manufacturer claims, for example "Microplastic reduction, etc."

Boroux test is on the to-do list this year

@@waterfilterguru You know what's interesting is I bought eight of those Berkey black filters for my crown burkey and then all the sudden they come out with these other filters and they go through all that crap I think they should be liable to replace those old filters or explain what the difference is

@@TheKingsComingAlefTav Boroux is a completely different company. Not related to New Millennium Concepts or the Berkey brand. The only connection is that it was started by folks who used to distribute Berkey products. The black Berkey filters performed well in my testing with treated city water - they shouldn't be used to filter untreated surface water.

Let me know what you decide to go with!

@@waterfiltergurufYI the epec counter top uses tritan plastic which you forgot

Don’t buy the water drop RO as they leach badly

@@chefgav1 They claim it does, but I'm honestly skeptical. It doesn't feel like Tritan plastic, it doesn't have the thicker more sturdy weight you get with Tritan. But of course that's just based on my personal experience, not hard data.

You're welcome 🙂

Berkey did not make the list. The PF2 fluoride filters leached activated alumina media in our testing, which reduced it's overall score First test kzfaq.info/get/bejne/d7yKoL2oud7SfZc.html Second test kzfaq.info/get/bejne/Z7d8ZrCUu5iUiYE.html

​@@waterfilterguru Didn't your second test came out more favorable?

Stay away from RO filters as they are known to leach cancer-causing chemical methylene chloride aka dichloromethane and xylenes.

@@Sourdoughgirl Yes. The PF2 filters (different set than those used in the first test) still leached activated alumina, but a much lower level than in the first test. Either the PF2s we used in the first test were defective, or we compromised them when installing them in which case user error can exacerbate the media leaching. Huge design flaw.

@@waterfilterguru I did order new Waterdrop floride filters to replace my old Berkeys. I am in a water filters FB group where people experienced problems with the Waterdrop floride filters as welll. I hope mine won't have the same problems. Keeping my fingers crossed. Thanks for all your good work.

That's surprising because lead is very rarely occurring naturally in water. Are you sure it's not coming from the home's plumbing?

Neither this video nor our lab testing was sponsored by Aquatru. My experience with it has been outstanding. Curious why you say it's horrible?

@@waterfiltergurumain was horrible with the customer care and also with the unit. I passed to carbonit Eu product with the filters that they are made in Germany and not like aqutru in China with cheap quality...

Multiple reviewers swear by aquatru classic. Hardly sponsored

​@@radydragoon what brand do you use?

@@Anna_May carbonit made in germany with gfp premium filters ( 2 stage)

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Which Waterdrop unit?

I am curious what will happen should there be a power outage.

If it’s the water drop RO filter countertops throw out straight away

@@waterfilterguruwater drops RO membrane leach methylene chloride aka dichloromethane and xylenes

@@chefgav1 I've tested two Waterdrop RO systems so far, neither leached methylene chloride aka dichloromethane or xylenes: G3 P800 kzfaq.info/get/bejne/e8idZr192qvJp2g.html N1 kzfaq.info/get/bejne/otOHe8ZysLebm58.html

A whole house filter (like the Kind E-1000 or Springwell CF) targets different contaminants/ water issues than the ion exchange water softener you have. The water softener primarily addresses water hardness, whereas adsorption filters will primarily target contaminants that pose risk with health effects. This article explains the differences in more detail: waterfilterguru.com/water-softener-vs-water-filter/ A water filter does not replace a water softener. If you are on municipal water, it's typically recommended for the water filter to be installed upstream (before) the water softener. This is because the filter will reduce the disinfection chemical (chlorine), which otherwise can damage the resin in the softener and shorten its lifespan. Here's another resource that provides more detail about that waterfilterguru.com/whole-house-water-filter-before-or-after-water-softener/ And finally, water conditioners that use TAC media like the Kind E-3000 or Springwell Futuresoft are intended to address limescale buildup, one of the primary issues caused by water hardness. Depending on how hard your water is, I typically lean towards recommending ion exchange water softeners instead of conditioners like these. Water softeners actually remove the hardness minerals, which is the best way to mitigate their effects on the home's plumbing and appliances. And here's an article explaining the differences between the two waterfilterguru.com/water-softener-vs-water-conditioner/ A point of use reverse osmosis system can reduce the sodium that the water softener adds to your drinking water, if that is the reason you want to avoid drinking softened water. I hope this helps, please let me know if you'd like more clarification.

Looks like someone already has... who knows how good it actually is though amzn.to/3UVEWxc #ad

@@waterfilterguru LOL. Yes I saw these kids set. I was thinking just a bit larger kit to filter enough water for several people :)

@@denisepintoneecee356 Yeah exactly that one is more for the science project aspect. If you're looking for a filter large enough to filter water for several people, I'd recommend a commercial filter like the ProOne, which is capable of reducing microbiological contaminants in untreated surface water due to it's ceramic filter. Check out my video where I tested it kzfaq.info/get/bejne/a85oat1j16eaf5s.html

This is a great point. To be honest, I have no idea. As of now, samples have to be manually analyzed at the lab. Until we address the source of PFAs, I think your point that levels of contaminants in any water source will always be subject to fluctuation

@@waterfilterguru 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

I tested 8 popular water filter pitchers kzfaq.info/get/bejne/htGelt1otdWmdqc.html

I appreciate that! Happy to hear it 🤙

Greetings

They're not very user friendly, that's for sure. The priming process is a huge pain in the butt if you don't have the specific priming nipple or a compatible faucet

Berkey have revoked their claim that it can be used to filter untreated surface water to reduce microbiological contaminants. Failure to comply with regulations and register the product under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) as required lead the EPA to enact a stop-sale order against the manufacturer last year - which lead to the revocation of these claims.

@@waterfilterguru Still listed on their website that it filters out bacteria and protozoa including giardia and others. I'm a fraud expert in the financial industry. Got suspicious when I saw all the over the top claims they refused to get validated, the non-independent testing, and their attacks on anyone who even questions... signs of fraud and unethical practices. And the fervor of their customers is almost funny. I smell something and it ain't birthday cake.

Please keep in mind, as is mentioned in the video, this was just one test and the results are neither comprehensive nor conclusive. We plan to re-test in the future to see if we get similar results. Additionally, especially since you are on well water, it's highly recommended to test your water before purchasing any treatment equipment. Depending on the contaminants present, a pitcher may or may not be sufficient.

Thanks Brad!

No good I guess

I'm not sure how plants and animals processes fluoride in water

Direct from waterdrop waterdropus.pxf.io/vnGOPW

Sure, why not. This DIY water filter is really meant for use to make water easier to drink in a survival situation by removing suspended solids like dirt and grit and some chemicals. Like I mentioned it won't be safe to drink so it should be disinfected before consumption, but watering your plants with it would be fine

The Waterdrop King Tank completely eliminated fluoride in our testing waterdropus.pxf.io/ZQ3Kqg

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.

I don't think the increased fluoride came from the filter itself - but rather had to do with our testing process (the same reason we saw an increase in the other ions calcium, magnesium, etc.)

We have not yet, I can add it to our list for a future project

Not yet

Love it!

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