i replied to your comment about ppm tester but i don't see it,they are called tds digital tester cheap at temu like $5 and ebay around $10

@CaffeineJogger

Ай бұрын

Hi Brett! I've searched for your reply. Really keen to follow it up. You might have inadvertently posted it somewhere else? Will definitely follow up with the "tds" digi tester. Thank you for following through with the info. I'll pin the comment.

Make sure they clean the machine regularly. Trip to hospital and new underwear can be expensive.

@CaffeineJogger

Ай бұрын

That’s a point! Same goes for eating street foods etc.. thx San. So far so good.

@rustyfrog_

Ай бұрын

Hahaha yes that’s true! Will have to monitor it

@CaffeineJogger

Ай бұрын

ok, you got me thinking here. Just checked this morning and every machine has a weekly schedule. I suppose you could say the same for bottled water? where does it come from and have the filters been changed? How long has the water been sitting in the bottle? It's all about awareness and doing the best we can.

Great tip! Another idea is to install a small reverse osmosis system in your home tap, and you will never have to buy or carry water around again. Just have to change the filters every few months. They sell them at Homepro/Thaiwatsadu etc.

@CaffeineJogger

Ай бұрын

Perfect! Save even more. This was aimed more at nomads though Bluey.

@CaffeineJogger

Ай бұрын

Even better blue-Rybo. Awesome

@rustyfrog_

Ай бұрын

Yeah that’s a great tip actually thanks!

@rustyfrog_

Ай бұрын

@@CaffeineJoggeryeah that’s cool

@brianphillips2550

Ай бұрын

Filters at home, my water bill is 62 per month. But it’s a good tip if you are out and run out of water and have an empty bottle.

Brilliant tip. Very handy out on the go, often use this trick which cycling to refill my bottle. At home I get the big water cooler jugs, think that's around 18L for 15B. Brilliant for the house

@CaffeineJogger

Ай бұрын

Bigger ones better for you Ricky with Family as well. Me, travelling Solo, the Osmosis is great and surprised how many people don’t know about it.

@CaffeineJogger

Ай бұрын

definitely way to go Ricky. There might be a vlog in that?

or just get 4 gallon bottles delivered to your house.

@rustyfrog_

Ай бұрын

Trouble with that is the plastic bottles that they come in are left sitting out in the sun for ages. This is bad because the bpa and horrible toxins from plastic leaks into water and then your body. That’s more a health positive though. Best thing is an RO filter on your home or get a good bottle and use the RO street sites.

@rustyfrog_

Ай бұрын

Also the water in those bottles is bad for your health vs RO filtration

@CaffeineJogger

Ай бұрын

Definitely an option if you have a house. I'm very nomadic on the Island Pierre. The Vid is more directed at travellers while also bringing awareness to the subject of environment and health. Awesome comment

@pierrehenriot2480

Ай бұрын

@@rustyfrog_ the 4 gallon bottles contain RO water

Brilliant Vlog on something fantastic that Thailand has done for it’s population 👍🏻☺️ Summary - Add fresh Lime Juice to any R.O water you drink, keep it stored in Glass not Plastic and as others have said, check that the R.O machine is being cleaned 👍🏻☺️ R.O (Reverse Osmosis) Water is fantastic and for me its amazing its available almost everywhere in Thailand via these machines now 🙏🏻☺️ There are some slight issues with it though that I think people should be aware of… 1. R.O water is almost as purely filtered as Distilled water is. The issue is that Water should have some minerals inside it and should ideally be structured too So - adding some fresh Lime Juice, electrolyte minerals, coconut sugar or honey to it is brilliant, to stop it having any negative effect on the mineral level in your body over time… …and a bonus of fresh Lime Juice is that it will help to structure the water too, this will all really help with hydration 👍🏻☺️ 2. Use Glass as much as possible to keep R.O water in as it can easily leach the plastic out from the bottle into itself, which is not good obvious reasons! Well done Thailand on providing a source of excellent Water so cheaply for it’s people and savvy tourists 🙏🏻☺️ …which also helps keep plastic out of the environment too.!!

Well, the problem with this dispenser is that when you push the bottle up to the refill nibble that doesn't look sanity at all.

@CaffeineJogger

Ай бұрын

Clean brand new bottle Mal. For Older bottles always washing and sterilising at home is a great reminder. Excellent tip though. If you're paranoid about germs etc wiping the dispenser with a new hygienic cloth would be a good idea. Trouble there is what extreme do you take this? We sit in food halls, street food even at our own homes while most use knives and forks that haven't been sufficiently sterilized. Cups in the Coffee shops were wiped dry with partially clean dishwashing Cloths. All the same great point Mal, great reminder for us to be more conscientious and frugal travellers. Thank you. PS/Don't mention the Spray bidet tap in all the toilets all over the world. Where to draw the line here?

@rustyfrog_

Ай бұрын

Just clean it if you’re concerned .

@corinaboho

Ай бұрын

I guess we could call this selective germophobia 🤷‍♀️

@CaffeineJogger

Ай бұрын

very true Corina. While it's important to not touch the plastic bottle on the water dispenser makes you wonder about all the other things we touch and put in our mouths during a lifetime. Suppose we have to be as aware as possible. Great point!!

@denis4072

Ай бұрын

@@CaffeineJogger I'm pretty sure everyone is paranoid about germs.

Those machines are gold and Littery every ware, but Check the sticker when they clean the machine. Many neglect changing filter in them

@CaffeineJogger

Ай бұрын

Thanks for the heads up. Will do!

@rustyfrog_

Ай бұрын

It’s possible For sure. Bit of a concern.

WOW!! I didn’t expect the reverse osmosis to be this cheap!! That’s nuts!! 😮

@CaffeineJogger

Ай бұрын

Huge saving as well Corina.

My problem is that for me water is not the same as water. I usually only drink still water, but water tastes different to me. My mother, on the other hand, didn't notice any difference between individual types of water. There are only a few types of water in Thailand that I like and, unlike in Europe, the "source" sometimes seems to vary. Because I can drink the same water, the same brand, for weeks and suddenly it tastes completely different. While in Europe we usually always take water from the same source or from the same area. Who knows where my water comes from in Thailand when there is a water crisis there. But yes, these machines are great. For example, I have my own osmosis system, cost me round about 60€. It was designed for aquariums. It's a small system, fits in every backpack (‎38x 20x13 cm) and can clean up to 190L per day, if the water pressure were right, which is often not the case in Thailand. So you can't count on 190 L. The system can only do this at home. I always bring spare filters with me from home to Thailand. Replacement filters, i.e. sediment filters and activated carbon filters, cost around €16 on Amazon.

@CaffeineJogger

Ай бұрын

HI MINO, Excellent comment. The same goes for me! Oils aint oils so they say? I'm very sensitive to the taste of the water.

last year I was in Chiang Mai, I got water from a machine like this too. but then I heard people's comment, saying that they never saw once that these machines' filter got replaced. I don't know whether it's true or not, but, I must say I won't be surprised if such a machine's filter is left not replaced for a long time...... however, even with the doubt of the filter, the price difference is still very attractive. and it saves a lot waste of plastic bottles.

That is such a click big title. How in the hell do you spend 50 K on water in Thailand? that would be impossible in a year.

@user-ib5mx8ro4k

Ай бұрын

It’s not about the savings on water…it’s the savings on living in Thailand.

@CaffeineJogger

Ай бұрын

Hi Jesse, Thai Baht. Based on drinking 5 bottles per day.

@rustyfrog_

Ай бұрын

Welcome to KZread

@CaffeineJogger

Ай бұрын

Plus the saving is in Thai Baht, not US dollars.

@CaffeineJogger

Ай бұрын

Hi Jesse, did you see my reply about the 50K being in Thai Baht? Yes, I agree, not into big-click titles that have incorrect information. Cheers.

Dude, buy a helmut

@CaffeineJogger

Ай бұрын

No good under the seat!! Lazy! But 100% .thax for reminding me. Shocking accidents on the Island.

Completely agree with 999kbs, as a retired water systems engineer living in Thailand, these machines are only as good of supplying quality water on the back of the filter maintainance, I use this water for coffee and cooking as it has a heat process involved to kill any bugs, but you are completely leaving to chance, but it is a choice at the end of the day.. health / cost

@CaffeineJogger

Ай бұрын

how to compare with the bottled water Allen. My Vlog is totally Subjective and not Peer-reviewed. For myself, however, I do feel better drinking this water as opposed to bottled water. I've heard conflicting reports that bottled water is worse because it's often sitting for months in harsh toxic plastic. After research, the jury seems to be out on this one. Positive reviews outweigh the negative in most Google searches but again, min is hardly a Peer review study. At the end of the day Health and well-being always outweigh the cost but who wants to spend more for poorer quality water? Also, consider travellers often sit down to a meal and are offered free water and ice at high-class restaurants and street stall markets. Would you advise to "bring your own?" Thank you for your contribution and any Peer review study on this would be greatly appreciated. Cheers again.

Yo! That’s actually insane the saving you can make. I was genuinely shocked at the saving as well as the health benefits. Not to mention bottled water is not the best either.

@CaffeineJogger

Ай бұрын

Thanks, Can honestly say I feel healthier since getting on this reverse osmosis.

@NefVEVO

Ай бұрын

​@@CaffeineJogger Hahahah what a joke you just made

I use them in Australia, but recently I saw that my usual dispenser had some rodent droppings in one corner and some ants wandering around. I reported it and was cleaned promptly. Just goes to show, they're only as clean as someone's diligence will allow. Incidentally, the one here has no contact with the container. You just place it accurately underneath. A question: how many people would drink out of their bottle, then fasten same bottle onto the dispenser? 🤔

The problem with water from the machines is the poor maintenence of the filters. Most of these machines are reverse osmosis filter systems and the filters need to be replaced regularly or the water will become unsafe for consumption. Better yet is purchasing a filter system of your own. ZERO WATER makes a fantastic devise with repaceable filters and is portable and countertop useable and very affordable.

@rustyfrog_

Ай бұрын

100% agree with this. Definitely if you’re living here on a long term you gotta stick the RO filter on your tap and or home coming off the well.

@CaffeineJogger

Ай бұрын

@@rustyfrog_ great tip for builders in Thailand. Would this work for the bore?

@brettchun38

Ай бұрын

or carry a ppm tester like i do under 5 ppm your fine

@CaffeineJogger

Ай бұрын

@@rustyfrog_ Rusty? Brett followed up with the following information. I pinned his comment because this might be a very handy device to do comparitve water tests back at home for you and whilst travelling .@brettchun38 2 hours agoQUOTE i replied to your comment about ppm tester but i don't see it,they are called tds digital tester cheap at temu like $5 and ebay around $10

The problem is, that you do not seem to know the difference between 'drinking' water, and 'mineral' water.

i used the machine for years,but you need a ppm tester i have tested a lot anything under 5 ppm is good and crystal water is always that nestle water is the worse,but sometimes those machines aren't working properly so it's a good idea to have a ppm tester

@CaffeineJogger

Ай бұрын

Great tip Brett and thank you. Where can I get a PPM tester?

@brettchun38

Ай бұрын

@@CaffeineJogger i got mine on ebay but just google many big online suppliers should have them not very expensive and small for your pocket

@brettchun38

Ай бұрын

@@CaffeineJogger tds digital water reader temu have them very cheap like $5 also ebay

If you drink 5 litres p day thats still not 50 k 😅

@CaffeineJogger

Ай бұрын

BAHT…. 25 baht multiply by 5 is 125 baht per day multiply by 365 days per year equals a total of 45625 baht. Lots of water brands are 30, 40, 50 , 60 even 100 baht for one bottle driving the saving up and well beyond 50k. Above and beyond this we’re saving on plastics , saving money and drinking healthier.

we are fortunate enough to have our own water we pump up from the ground.

@CaffeineJogger

Ай бұрын

Awesome! Living in Thailand?

@rustyfrog_

Ай бұрын

That’s awesome! How much did it cost to install? Also is the water good enough to drink?

@frazerhainsworth08

Ай бұрын

@@rustyfrog_ good enough to drink, about 30K THB to pay for the company to come with a huge drilling machine. IF there is no water you still have to pay though so a slight risk. then another 10k - 20k or so for the TANK, pumps etc.

Curious why you purposely did not show the cheap 7/11 water prices 🤔

@CaffeineJogger

Ай бұрын

Excellent point! Huge variation Mike. Neither did I show the most expensive brands but the point is the saving is significant, another step to save the planet and arguably healthier. The cheapest was Singha at 18 baht -the most expensive almost 100 baht. Several brands around the 26 baht mark. Aura is a very popular Thai Water at 29 Baht, Pura at 28 baht. Then there's a jump to more expensive brands and the cheaper 7 home brand at 19 baht, Nestle at 18 baht.

@WillyEckaslike

Ай бұрын

500ml bottles are as cheap as 6 baht in 711 = 12 baht a litre

@CaffeineJogger

Ай бұрын

@@WillyEckaslike never seen 6 thb water in Thailand but again, if true the 1 baht per litre is still a significant saving and 12 times cheaper. That's US$800 per year rough calculation while also saving the planet from all those 500 ml bottles.

The 7 11 water bottle you fill yourself at the machine costs 13 baht in the supermarket and is always at the bottom of the fridge. Who needs water for 26 or more baht? Of course, I only tap water from the 1 baht machine, but your good and correct approach unfortunately has a lot of clickbait. Your calculation is absolutely unrealistic.

@CaffeineJogger

Ай бұрын

I have never seen a large bottle for the 13. Yesterday checked the cheapest brand was 7 home brand at 18 baht however even if we take the 13 baht then it's still 13 times more expensive right? Something we do every day, 5 bottles at 13 baht = 65 baht multiplied by 365 is 23725 baht which is US$800 in your pocket not to mention the water is arguably better quality, less pollution and land fill? So I suppose to answer your question, ME, and most Thais can't afford 13 baht for a bottle of water.

THAT IS 735 USD A YEAR

@CaffeineJogger

Ай бұрын

Excellent comment! FYI 50K Thai Baht =US$1666 Approximately. Awesome comment. A significant saving while helping save the Planet and drink healthier water.

@user-nl9me3er7w

Ай бұрын

@@CaffeineJogger OH I JUST BASED IT OFF 3 BOTTLES A DAY 75 BAHT X 365 DAYS = 27365. AND YOU ARE RIGHT NO MATTER WHAT. THAT IS A BIKE IN THAILAND OR A CHEAP CAR AT YOUR RATE LOL

@CaffeineJogger

Ай бұрын

Absolutely 100% you're right to question. Most people think in USD terms. Living in Thailand on and off the past 40 years my brain still thinks in THB. Excellent comment!

It's not exactly the same thing at all and those machines are not serviced that regular and i've seen those machine start leaking when the filters expanded due to non service and then break the RO filter wall. The water is dead water Reverse osmosis (RO) (filtered) even with a PPM it will show you results of 0.01 or something there is nothing in it. Anyone who knows anything about decent water will show you how things grow heather in what water depending on what elements that water is carrying. Wait till you see the actual pipes after a year of use in that machine AFTER the RO is done, they will be brown with gunk / sediment that smells slightly too. Maybe do a bit more research to in your next videos on this. Good luck

Go in for a sesh? What are you talking about?

you put the mouth of the bottle on the machine?! hell to the no

@CaffeineJogger

Ай бұрын

Clean brand new bottle Mal. For Older bottles always washing and sterilising at home is a great reminder. Excellent tip though. If you're paranoid about germs etc wiping the dispenser with a new hygienic cloth would be a good idea. Trouble there is what extreme do you take this? We sit in food halls, street food even at our own homes while most use knives and forks that haven't been sufficiently sterilized. Cups in the Coffee shops were wiped dry with partially clean dishwashing Cloths. All the same great point Mal, great reminder for us to be more conscientious and frugal travellers. Thank you. PS/Don't mention the Spray bidet tap in all the toilets all over the world. Where to draw the line here?

@rustyfrog_

Ай бұрын

Very valid points on both ends here. I agree if you’re concerned about the germs then just give it a sanitary wipe before use. Still worth the tremendous saving

@eagwrevbrew43

Ай бұрын

Bottle mouths are packed with live bacteria I don't understand how ppl touch the nozzle like that

@CaffeineJogger

Ай бұрын

our bodies are packed with bacteria, both good and bad types. You also forgot to mention the plastic toxins from the bottle which are worse. We do the best we can with what we have. As I mentioned, wipe the suspicious areas with a clean cloth and disinfect them. Mind you, again, do this with every other thing you put in your mouth? Where to stop? Water, kissing, sex, food, fruits, knives and forks, toothpaste and brushes that sit all day long, tongue scrapers... As the song goes "the beat goes on" Good points all the same.

@eagwrevbrew43

Ай бұрын

@@CaffeineJogger cross contamination is significantly worse touching that nozzle. Its basically a petri dish of hundreds of mouths and all the food theyve had. The reason why reused plastic bottles smell after a few reuses is because of the buildup of bacteria on the nozzle. And thats just one person

Time to go home bud !

nice carabao tattoo

@CaffeineJogger

Ай бұрын

Fan Frazer ?

@rustyfrog_

Ай бұрын

It’s his fav band I guess

@frazerhainsworth08

Ай бұрын

@@CaffeineJogger I am more of a Pongist fan

@CaffeineJogger

Ай бұрын

@@frazerhainsworth08 Pongsit Kampee?

@CaffeineJogger

Ай бұрын

@@frazerhainsworth08 same, very much so.

Do you ever wonder why you get little views.

@CaffeineJogger

Ай бұрын

Nah, don’t wonder. Initially thought no one would watch. Blew me away. I do this as a travel guide, looking back on experiences of a Nomadic lifestyle. follow or not is ok. Thx all the same though. Hope you stay tuned San. How many reviews would be acceptable?

@rustyfrog_

Ай бұрын

Do you ever wonder why your name is Sanman?

@rustyfrog_

Ай бұрын

What have you ever done for society Sanman1212? Cool name by the way.