‼**Correction** Two contaminants were actually reduced by more than what is mentioned in the video (apologies for any confusion): - Sulfate was reduced by 90% - Iron was reduced by 70%

@totalizm

Жыл бұрын

I need to buy ONLY gravitation water filter system. But i am dissapointed of this Berkey System. You are not first person which show us that it isn't well Product. So help me to choose the right one, please. And i need much water, like in Berkey systems....

@MichaelMerritt

Жыл бұрын

@@totalizmcheckout alexapure. Very similar, cheaper and better filters supposedly.

@totalizm

Жыл бұрын

@@MichaelMerritt thanks! I hope youv'e right because it is disgusting, that so many companies, famous in USA lying us.

@MichaelMerritt

Жыл бұрын

@@totalizm Yeah, after more research I came to the conclusion that none of these large single stage carbon filters are going to compare to a decent multi stage filter like zero water or apec RO systems. There's class action lawsuits against berkey and they lie that the filters will last 5000 gallons. Yet they only test up to 200 gallons. And filtering harmful contaminates dramatically drop off after just 50 gallons.

@totalizm

Жыл бұрын

@@MichaelMerritt thank you for your answer! So now i have a problem - i wanted to buy in the future something like that, but now i am disappointed. And truly i am not convinced, whether this like zero is so good. Because we need some minerals, and not pure distilled water to drink. Anyway, thank you.

These types of evaluations are what keep manufacturers honest!!

@waterfilterguru

Жыл бұрын

We're doing out best! Just keep in mind our test is limited in scope and is neither comprehensive nor conclusive. Still super interesting data however!

@Zandra747

Жыл бұрын

Absolutely! it's disgusting that we now need to test and scrutinise everything we eat and drink.

@Zandra747

Жыл бұрын

@@waterfilterguru ♥️👍

@jgren4048

Жыл бұрын

@@Zandra747 you should go back to the library and lookup what they used to put in foods so that the fda had to be setup

@Zandra747

Жыл бұрын

@@jgren4048 I have been researching everything since the late 90s,and the contents of the vaccines.♥️👍

Thanks for putting this filter to the test. The low 50% reduction of fluoride was a shocker. And the filter adds aluminum to the water? OMG! A leaching filter? Forget it! Good job Water Filter Guru!

@waterfilterguru

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Glad you found the video helpful

@Bigberkeywaterfilters

Жыл бұрын

As for the higher aluminum, it should be repeated that this is aluminum oxide (alumina) and not aluminum as waterfilterguru did mention. The lab tests do not distinguish between the 2 forms and it is commonly accepted that alumina (used in the Berkey PF-2) is inert and not absorbed by the body like aluminum would be. So, this is a critically important distinguishing chemical trait that should be made clear. Also, from experience we know that alumina wash-out from the PF-2's is always high in the first system batches of use. It's why folks will see a cloudy dust wash-out when priming the filters in their sink. So, if these test were performed in that early life of the PF-2 filters (it is mentioned they are new filters), then this would be the explanation for the high levels of alumina that is being washed out. This is why the non-distinguishing aluminum levels read high in the lab test.

@sandyp2485

Жыл бұрын

@@Bigberkeywaterfilters Interesting information. I had no idea there were many forms of aluminum.

@jacksson9391

Жыл бұрын

I have a berkey and I like it but I think I will also be getting a water distillery.

@robertdillon9989

Жыл бұрын

@@Bigberkeywaterfiltersthey ran 50 fills through the system before obtaining samples for testing.

I had my Berkey water here in Kentucky from local tapwater (fluoridated and chlorinated) tested by Simple Lab, a seperate test for the tap water and Berkey water. I am using two black filters and two white PF2 filters (four years of use, aprox. 1600 gallons, and two PF2 filters, aprox. 180 gallons through them) and NO aluminum or fluoride or chlorine was detected in the Berkey water. Overall Tap Score was 94 for the Berkey water.

@waterfilterguru

Жыл бұрын

Awesome! Thanks for sharing, this is super helpful! As we mentioned, the PF2 filters we used for our test may well have been defective. We will be testing again with a different set of filters to see if we get similar results or not. Really appreciate you sharing your test results!

@leewilson4686

Жыл бұрын

No. You should replicate the test to see if you get the aluminum every time with those, or if it’s a problem at the lab. One test is insufficient.

@rickw5024

7 ай бұрын

@@waterfilterguru have you done the retest? what were the results?

@waterfilterguru

7 ай бұрын

@@rickw5024 in the works!

@puissancemultimedia

7 ай бұрын

video soon ?@@waterfilterguru

Clean water matters. A LOT! Thank you for doing these tests and posting the results. Much appreciated

@waterfilterguru

8 ай бұрын

Agreed 💯 thanka for watching and for your comment

We used to sell the Berkey but when they moved their call center to India and started the not so good business practices we drop them. Another thing is to keep in mind their certification is over a decade old , or it was when we sold them. Thanks for your time in doing this kind of research.

@waterfilterguru

Жыл бұрын

Berkey systems are not actually certified by any of the certification bodies (NSF, WQA, IAPMO) - they only have third party testing data, but no official certification.

@thekycoffeebean

Жыл бұрын

@@waterfilterguru Correct , and it is old.

@TomSelleck777

Жыл бұрын

Ok so Ive been using Berkey's for many years now and have always thought them to be pretty good. Is there something better that can be recommended? Plus their pricing has gone way up. From $107 to now about $175.

@thekycoffeebean

Жыл бұрын

@@TomSelleck777 Everyone's prices have gone up , we are no exception. I think there were some filters listed in the video`s description.

@rockstarofredondo

Жыл бұрын

@@TomSelleck777 I thought they were around $300 now. I paid $99 back in day.

Thanks for the video. Answers so many things I've wondered about, but didn't realize we could test. I really like the testing process being explained, brings a lot of understanding and validity to the results.

@waterfilterguru

10 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful, thanks for watching! We're currently working on a project to test a completely different set of PF2 fluoride filters to see if we get similar results or not

I used to have the Berkey fluoride filters, but they are literally just canisters of aluminum particles which bind with fluoride, and you could taste the aluminum in the water. It has a sweet taste, like an artificial sweetener. Berkey says you are supposed to run a bunch of water through the filters to avoid this, but I got rid of the fluoride filters and just use the black ones now.

@waterfilterguru

9 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing

@karissakline6765

8 ай бұрын

We just got the Berkey and had the fluoride filters too…primed them numerous times and still had that sweet taste. Just ended up removing them and now the water is smooth and tastes amazing compared to the over chlorinated tap!

@johnthree1611

7 ай бұрын

Yea, I stopped using Berkey after my white filters were leaving a pile of white powder at the bottom of the barrel.

@waterfilterguru

7 ай бұрын

@@johnthree1611 I'd hazard a guess that is the activated alumina media

@johnthree1611

7 ай бұрын

@@waterfilterguru , Yea, after watching your video, I am a believer that the aluminum was saturating my filtered water heavily, and I used a Berkey for ten years. I switched to reverse osmosis, the RO was reading around 5-10 ppm, while the Berkey was around 315 ppm, and tap water around 310ppm.

I used to work at a water treatment purification company moons ago. Nice job sir on getting to the bottom of safe water...or not so good n safe. As for a bit of humor, I was told by my boss (president of co) that if you spell out Evian backwards, that is who you are when buying their water and what the company thinks of you.

@waterfilterguru

Жыл бұрын

Always better to filter your own water!

@Jennifer-gr7hn

3 ай бұрын

I thought of that years ago!hahaha...I never struggled with being ..naive :)

Thank You for taking the time to do this. I am extremely grateful for your time, video, and knowledge. Awesome

@waterfilterguru

Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful! Thanks so much for your feedback

I just discovered your Chanel. It’s great that someone take time for this really important issue

@waterfilterguru

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching, I'm glad you've found the videos helpful! Stay tuned for more!

Thank you for doing this video! From the time Berkey came out, I've always heard that the fluoride filters use aluminum to remove the fluoride, and it is suggested you use the fluoride filter before you use the black filter. However, the the system hooks up the fluoride filter last! I think it is a design flaw. They should redesign the filters so you can pre filter fluoride first. Thanks again for posting this video! 👍👍👍

@waterfilterguru

7 ай бұрын

Stay tuned for Berkey test round 2! Finishing it up now, tested with a different set of PF2 fluoride filters

Late to the party here. I know nothing about this subject but am always up for learning something new. Also I'm encouraged to see a young person who is into practical science. We need as many as we can get. 😎👍

@waterfilterguru

Жыл бұрын

Welcome to the channel!

Thank you for this! Keep it up! Our waters are so important for our health and I appreciate all the work you are doing!!

@waterfilterguru

Жыл бұрын

You're welcome! Thanks for your comment, I couldn't agree more 👌

@vince7735

Жыл бұрын

We're still living longer than our predecessors even with all the "contaminants."

keep up the good work! i was shocked to find out, not long time ago, how littleeee info and research, or content is out there regrading such an important, basic and essential subject. water is life and we need to stop wasting those two

@waterfilterguru

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Gina and you are exactly right! You can check out our blog too where we publish tons of info about water quality waterfilterguru.com/blog/

@gdiana8357

Жыл бұрын

@@waterfilterguru lol I was bit confused but now realize you must have just found me a new nickname

@badweetabix

Жыл бұрын

@gdiana (aka Gina ;) The trick is to understand that companies that make a superior product love to brag about it and are very willing to backup their claims. While those who are trying to hoodwink people do not or cannot backup their claims.

@kathleenrutherford733

Жыл бұрын

The earth has the same amount of water God created since the beginning Just do you know. All the water we were given God created a beautiful system What goes up comes back down it's a cycle God has taken care of it Now I will say all the X's across our beautiful skies are filling the air, water, dirt and us with the poisonous chemicals they are spraying us with all in the name of "climate control" Insanity at it's finest

Really appreciate videos like this one. I'd love to see you test the Alexapure water filter. Keep doing what you're doing. You rock! 😁

@waterfilterguru

9 ай бұрын

Thanks for the feedback 😃 Alexapure testing project is currently in the works!! Make sure you're subscribed so you get notified when we upload that video www.youtube.com/@waterfilterguru?sub_confirmation=1

@waterfilterguru

7 ай бұрын

Alexapure video is up! kzread.info/dash/bejne/fomr3NJmZ9S8ZsY.html

Question of the Day 💡How do you prefer to see lab testing data presented? Let us know HERE 👉 www.youtube.com/@waterfilterguru/community

Great Job! Appreciate the info on the PF 2 filters... this is a great example of limitations of Berkey filtration system... kind of crazy considering the very expensive prices on them

@waterfilterguru

Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for your comment

@wideawaketotruth5301

Жыл бұрын

The psychological effect concerning expense is known by manufacturers. Therfore they use it too their advantage.

Thank you for pointing this out about the fluoride filters I feel so angry right now . My whole family drinks water from the Berkey system.

@waterfilterguru

Жыл бұрын

Sure thing - keep in mind this was a limited test, and I'm not sure if it was just a bad batch of filters we got. We'll need to re-test with a completely new set to see if we get a similar result of aluminum leaching.

@pietersleght6905

Жыл бұрын

are you on a well?

@Gooliejibson

Жыл бұрын

Me too and they are so expensive! I've bought 2 for my children aswell, what a rip off

@LC-Coast

Жыл бұрын

Sounds like you didn't run the filters with water long enough

@pashalu

Жыл бұрын

This was a great review-I think I'll just have to remove my fluoride filters for the time being, if they are doing much to reduce fluoride and if they are leaching aluminum back into the water... And then start the quest for a better water filtration or neutralization system.

This was awesome. Crazy there's so little third information like this on Berkey and similar filters online. Would love to see similar tests for the Doulton brand filter elements (another stick style filter element for use in gravity systems).

@waterfilterguru

Жыл бұрын

Hey Michael thanks for watching and for your comment! Keep in mind, as is mentioned in the video, this was just one test and the PF2 filter we used may have been defective. We'll be re-testing with a different set of PF2 filters to see if we get similar results or not. We have not yet tested the Doulton brand, but we've received a few requests to do so. We have them on the list!

@noeldeal8087

Жыл бұрын

Thank you SO much for your efforts in this regard. I too am shocked there is no other info on Berkley...

@glendapostigo2559

9 ай бұрын

@@waterfilterguru yes please, we want British Berkefeld tested

@the_luminary

8 ай бұрын

​@@waterfilterguru Any updates???

@waterfilterguru

8 ай бұрын

@@the_luminary currently testing a different set of Berkey PF2 fluoride filters! Video coming soon

excellent review - need more like this - great work!! I think these water filter companies need to back up their claims with certifications, they can claim anything they want in their marketing strategies to make sales. 3,000 gallons, the most they ever tested was 300 gallons for everything and 1100 gallons for just lead, but who knows what the filter will do at 3000 gallons. I switched to proOne a few days ago and yep, they have an NSF certification just for parts/materials but NOT for the claims on what they filter (i fell for the marketing they were NSF certified but didn't realize there is more then just one NSF certification) and now putting in water at 6ppm comes out at 186ppm and have no clue as to what this filter is leeching into my families drinking water so feel ripped off yet again from another water filter company.

@waterfilterguru

Жыл бұрын

Hey thanks for watching and for your comment. Glad to hear the video was helpful. Keep in mind a TDS reading alone does not indicate if water is healthy or not - as it does not provide any specific information about the substances that make up the reading. That being said, I can see why you would be alarmed after testing like this.

@waterfilterguru

5 ай бұрын

ProOne test published! kzread.info/dash/bejne/Z5xsmdxroqScf8o.html

After finding info about the aluminum issue from other sources as well, I decided not to set my new Berkey system up. I had purchased an inline filter system for refrigerator with fluoride filtration. I was hopeful you could test it out in a future video. It’s the Woder filtration system. Thanks so much and keep up the good work!

@waterfilterguru

Жыл бұрын

Hey thanks for the comment and request. We'll check out the Woder online filter

@Dirtybay80

8 ай бұрын

Yes a best inline water filter for refrigerator is what we need a review on. This is how most people drink water at home @@waterfilterguru

@janemorgan5477

2 ай бұрын

Would you please test the GoPure pods? Happy to pay for it. Can’t get it done in NZ

An issue w/ gravity filters is the top chamber rarely is filled so the top parts of the black filters are not fully utilized. Dr Ealy also tested the Berkey and concluded the issue was in the fluoride filters; the charcoal filters in general worked better w/o them tho issue of fluoride is not addressed. His theory is that the lower chamber water has the fluoride filters sitting it in an d possibly recontaminating the water. I've heard Aqua Pure filters scored higher than Berkey - you could try those to compare.

@waterfilterguru

7 ай бұрын

Great info, thanks for sharing! This is indeed one issue with these gravity-fed stainless steel systems. The media in the bottom part of the filters in the upper chamber gets much more use than the top part. We are actually seeing some interesting data in a new test that has to do exactly with this. Stay tuned for those results! And thanks for the suggestion about Aqua Pure, I'll put it on our list for consideration for a future project

Wow. This was so good to see. I’ve been using a Berkey for 2 years and started having issues with UTIs and kidney infections that started out of the blue. After analyzing everything that could be contributed to this the only thing that could be causing was my Berkey. I stopped using it and the problem went away.

@jesseruiz708

Жыл бұрын

Were u using the PF2 filter also or just 1 " Jes-Se- Out-&-Into- The- Real " " Jes-Se- R- U- I- Z 👁" " Jesse Ruiz "

@waterfilterguru

Жыл бұрын

Glad to hear the problem went away. What system do you use to filter your water now?

@jesseruiz708

Жыл бұрын

@@waterfilterguru I didn't c what u said would replace PF2 like u said on video? " Jes-Se- Out-&-Into- The- Real " " Jes-Se- R- U- I- Z 👁" " Jesse Ruiz "

@waterfilterguru

Жыл бұрын

@@jesseruiz708 Sorry, I'm not sure what you mean. Are you asking what I would recommend to use instead of the PF2 filters to reduce fluoride in water?

@jesseruiz708

Жыл бұрын

@@waterfilterguru yes without the alumi " Jes-Se- Out-&-Into- The- Real " " Jes-Se- R- U- I- Z 👁" " Jesse Ruiz "

I'm glad you are doing lab tests on water filters- THANKS!

@waterfilterguru

Жыл бұрын

More to come!

This is crazy! Been using a Berkey for a while here in Colorado, I personally feel that the black filters are making the water taste way better, but it's good to know all this.

@waterfilterguru

Жыл бұрын

The Black filters performed really well. It makes sense they are improving the taste of the water, as they are good at reducing contaminants that affect aesthetics like chlorine

@keh-dalia809

Жыл бұрын

@@waterfilterguru Ooff... and the chlorine amount where I'm at was just unbearable, it literally would smell like pool water some days, yuck! But I can tell you, the floride levels in Colorado are noting compared to Portland Oregon city water, it's "as if" they're trying to kill people's brain health, and I'd always opt to fill big glass jugs with the reverse osmosis machines at the store instead. The levels there are sickening.

@wondering_stars_in_oz8462

Жыл бұрын

I just bought a berkley and i was telling my partner the water is better. It's almost like the texture of the water is better. I got the berkley because i wanted to filter fluride as well as the metals and it was reasonably priced compared to the others marketed to do the same thing. It's disappointing if it's not as effective as stated but it's better than nothing which is what i had before.

@Jacob_Overby

Жыл бұрын

@@keh-dalia809 YO I THOUGHT I WAS CRAZY WITH THE AMOUNTS THEY USE. Every time I took a shower with that water, you NEED lotion or else. Thankfully the climate helps with that but man its insane. Feels like you're swimming in a pool and drinking it at the same time lol. But if you live on the coast, the water there is much softer and doesn't smell like a pool

@vicamaral

Жыл бұрын

@@keh-dalia809 Alcoa aluminum is responsible for this, they don't pay for aluminum disposal right to the rivers. protect your Pinal gland, Nazis used fluoride slow amnesia .i use proPur 9 inches filters.

I saw another video a while back testing the berkey. They also found highly elevated aluminum levels when using the fluoride filters. I've been using just the black filters ever since.

@waterfilterguru

8 ай бұрын

We are currently in the process of re-testing with a different set of PF2 fluoride filters to see if we get similar results or not - stay tuned!

@puissancemultimedia

7 ай бұрын

we are lost@@waterfilterguru

Hey Brian what would you recommend to make hard water soft and is boiling hard water actually remove those hard minerals. Also other than a wholeard water system is there a countertop version and under sink. I need to soften for hair washing and bathing

@waterfilterguru

9 ай бұрын

For hard water, your best bet is an ion exchange water softener installed at the water point of entry to the home. Check out this video: kzread.info/dash/bejne/h2qoy9aBqcmeotY.html. Boiling does not remove hardness minerals, but rather makes them more concentrated in the water that remains as some turns to vapor and boils off. There are no point of use solutions for softening hard water. Your best bet is a point of entry ion exchange system, which will address the hardness before it reaches all of your faucets and protect your plumbing and water based appliances.

Interesting video, would love to see a series on the reverse osmosis type "under the sink" style filters. There are many on the market that come with a series of different filters, as well as re-mineralizing post filters. My concern has always been the quality of filters and if they are actually doing more harm than good.

@debbiekerr3989

Жыл бұрын

That would be a video I would like to see.

@k33k33

Жыл бұрын

Me too

@waterfilterguru

Жыл бұрын

We have a few RO system testing projects in the works currently!

@DG-uh8uv

Жыл бұрын

One of the things about reverse osmosis filters is the amount of water wasted in the purification process. In places that have drought issues I t’s really not a good idea. Something like a Berkey filter is better. Bottled water facilities waste the same percentage of water but in massive quantities and that’s also an issue.

@SaiyaDad9000

Жыл бұрын

@@DG-uh8uv it’s not really wasted. It goes down the drain which goes back to the water supply.

Great video, I have been using a Berkey for years, and I will be getting my water tested now. Also just subscribed, thanks for making this.

@waterfilterguru

Жыл бұрын

Would love to hear about your test results when you get them back, if you'd like to share!

Cyclopure looks incredibly promising! Removes 100% PFAS from water. I purchase the one small cartridge for use with Brita water jug, and anxiously awaiting the whole house filter to be released.

@waterfilterguru

7 ай бұрын

Would love to hear your feedback about it!

@Jennifer-gr7hn

3 ай бұрын

Can't win 'em al. Why? What removes PFAS may not filter out other harmful crap.

What Reverse osmosis water filter would you recommend if im trying to avoid plastics (micro plastics), and want to remove flouride, estrogens, etc from my water. Thanks and good video this made me rethink berkey as an option!

@waterfilterguru

9 ай бұрын

Are you looking for a countertop RO system, or under-sink?

I bought a Big Burkey a few years ago as part of my emergency water filtration plan. I have never used it yet and now plan to use it in conjunction with my other emergency water filtration means currently at the ready in the event we are without clean, uncontaminated drinking water. Thank you for testing Burkey filters.

@waterfilterguru

Жыл бұрын

You're welcome, glad to be of help! As our limited test results show, the black Berkey filters should be a solid choice to use for emergency prep

@stupidusedrnames

Жыл бұрын

I've been using a Berkey for 10 yrs and it does a great job taking out the iron. Also add red food coloring to a gallon or 2 of water and run it through top chamber . It comes out crystal clear.

@blockaderunner

Жыл бұрын

@@stupidusedrnames I will use up my last flouride filters, then I'm chuckin this thang to tha heap.

@backyardrebel2149

Жыл бұрын

@@blockaderunner why? the basic black filters still work and would be helpful to have if you ever have to get your water from a pond or river, etc.

Would be interested in a test on the 'Katadyn Pocket Water Filter'. Great work with your content. Short, simple to understand, and no fluff. Keep it up!

@waterfilterguru

Жыл бұрын

Great suggestion! I do want to do a series to performance test a few of the outdoor/ backcountry/ emergency preparedness filters. Thanks for your comment and kind words and feedback - this is exactly what we strive for, so I'm glad it's working!

@shutthegate8232

Жыл бұрын

Good idea, a test of a few of those smaller portable ones. Yes please.

@InvaderTroy

Жыл бұрын

​@@waterfilterguru definitely include sawyer filters on the list if you do this!

@l.v.i.bushcraftandsurvival6692

Жыл бұрын

The Katadyn Pocket filter has been my go-to for years. I am the guy who first suggested the float to keep the hose from sucking up muck to Katadyn decades ago. I am still on my original filter which I believe is 34 years old now. There are a lot of backcountry filters, but in my opinion the Katadyn pocket filter is still the best.

Thank you I love that we are starting to check if the stuff is working. Actually only you here.

@waterfilterguru

8 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching! Please keep in mind, as is mentioned in the video, this is just one single test with limited data :) we are actually currently working on re-testing to see if we get the same results with a different set of PF2 fluoride filters or not

@miriambochenek9083

8 ай бұрын

@@waterfilterguru Thank you You are awesome for doing it. It is very interesting to know because we have a lot of autism and Alzheimer Parkinson sickness is also growing Heavy metals are not fun

I've used a Berkey for years. Now I have found extremely high levels of aluminum in my blood. Not sure how it is going to pan out but it seems that Berkey is the only source for exposure that makes sense in my case. Keep you posted but also, THANK YOU FOR DOING THIS RESARCH!

@waterfilterguru

7 ай бұрын

Stay tuned for our Berkey test 2.0 video which is coming soon. We are re-testing with a different set of PF2 fluoride filters to see if we get similar results or not

@yas-lina-world

6 ай бұрын

Could be form your deodorant as well

@shaktirising3854

6 ай бұрын

What?! how is that measured?... (i have it to, and i dont have a berkey yet). I have nasty drinking water though.

@MattDonaldsonLive

5 ай бұрын

Are you using the additional pf2 filters or just the black standard?

@shaktirising3854

5 ай бұрын

It can come from multiple sources. Deodorant,water and your pans for instance.

Thank you for this information. A lots of people just buy filters but they never test the water before and after.

@waterfilterguru

Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful! We've got many more similar projects in the pipeline

I love the contact to this lab. My family and I have just recently purchased property in the middle of the Ocala national forest Florida, They have quite a few artisanal springs around where you can get your water, but I would really like to test it through a lab to see if it is good. I bought one of those little water meters for day-to-day stuff but a good girl lab testing would be nice.

@waterfilterguru

Жыл бұрын

Check out Tap Score bit.ly/3OPs0Vd hands down the best

Helpful content, well presented. Thank you!

@waterfilterguru

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Thank you for this. Keep up the good work!

@waterfilterguru

8 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching! Stay tuned for the Berley test round 2, currently in the works!

I've been concerned about this. Thank you fire your time and effort inform us.

@waterfilterguru

Жыл бұрын

Glad to help, thanks for your comment!

@AngelArsFoundation

Жыл бұрын

One test from one person is just that. Others have had much different results (zero aluminum) from the Berkley. kzread.info/dash/bejne/n5Z719dyfK7FiKQ.html. Get a water distiller if you're really concerned.

Agree testing Alexapure would be nice to see. Also home distillers should be pretty clean except for contaminates found on collection containers -- at least in theory. Appreciate your work

@waterfilterguru

Жыл бұрын

Yep, got Alexapure and ProOne gravity fed systems on the list! You're right about distillers, there are also some VOCs that can vaporize which won't be removed by distillation either. Some distillers have a final activated carbon filter the water runs through to remove these though

@ski007jim

Жыл бұрын

I have alexapure as well. Wonder if its the same

@juudaime34

Жыл бұрын

Also wondering about the alexapure, I subscribed to see the results

@cmott3328

Жыл бұрын

@@waterfilterguru Looking forward to Alexapure test video.

@mahi198724

Жыл бұрын

Agreed! Vid on the Alexa pure and other comparable Amazon filters

Great video, very informative. I'd love to hear what you think about ProOne ceramic water filters. I saw a video that these can be used as replacement filters for Berkey. Not only are they ceramic, but they also filter out fluoride.

@waterfilterguru

9 ай бұрын

We're currently in the processes of testing ProOne :) Make sure you're subscribed so you get notified when we upload the video with the test results! www.youtube.com/@waterfilterguru?sub_confirmation=1

@tangobayus

9 ай бұрын

I had a ProOne. There was more stuff in the water after filtering. Get a TDS meter.

@waterfilterguru

5 ай бұрын

ProOne test published! kzread.info/dash/bejne/Z5xsmdxroqScf8o.html

Pro One filters were recommended to replace the Berkey black filters on another channel because they fit. Testing them can be helpful to Berkey owners. Thanks for this info. My new black filters are definitely not the same quality as the original.

@waterfilterguru

11 ай бұрын

We'll be testing a ProOne soon! Working on the project now. We'll be testing the filters in the ProOne unit, not in a Berkey however. We'll have to verify compatibility - great idea for another project!

@raayaadato8238

10 ай бұрын

@@waterfilterguru waiting for the ProOne testing. Thank you!

@tammycrawford1221

7 ай бұрын

Most of us will be using the pro one ceramic filters in our Berkeys

@mattprater8828

6 ай бұрын

Pro one released their own lab data, which is why I went with them

@waterfilterguru

5 ай бұрын

ProOne test published! kzread.info/dash/bejne/Z5xsmdxroqScf8o.html

This is awesome! I wasn't even thinking of water filters but this video is spot on, to the point, not click baity, just, great info. I usually don't like and subscribe this quick. Makes me want to test my water now.

@waterfilterguru

Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed! we're actually giving away a few Tap Score water tests at the end of the month! You can enter here waterfilterguru.com/giveaway/

Thank you so much for doing this. I am also interested in seeing what you think about the Tyent water filters. They are supposed to remove the fluoride and increase the alkalinity of the water. Seeing how much aluminum they added here has made me very concerned about all of those people who are counting on this cleaning their water and I’m wondering if you have done any testing of more of those filters to see if it was a fluke or if they are actually not testing them properly at Berkey?

@waterfilterguru

Жыл бұрын

We'll look into Tyent, thanks for the suggestion. Keep in mind, as is mentioned in the video, this was just one test and the PF2 filter we used may have been defective. We will be retesting with a different set of PF2 filters

@szoya5365

Жыл бұрын

@@waterfilterguru and would be relevant to test without PF2, maybe there won't be much of a difference...

@waterfilterguru

Жыл бұрын

​@@szoya5365 We did test without the PF2 filters for the pond water portion of the test 1:50 and see the results at 4:52

This was an outstanding video. Thank you. Please keep it up.

@waterfilterguru

7 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching! Stay tuned for the follow-up. We're currently working on re-testing with a different set of PF2 fluoride filters

Thank you, very helpful information! Will you do an other test after one years?

@waterfilterguru

7 ай бұрын

Re-test is currently in the works ;)

Thank you - FINALLY! I've been searching for an independent lab test review on Berkey for years! I don't trust the claims of manufacturers and the users of Berkey always sing it's praises but they are basing that on taste, clarity and color. So I hesitated to buy one and now I'm sure not to because fluoride and aluminum are at the top of my list of concerns! And of course your test makes me suspicious of their other claims too. So 3 years ago I just quit using municipal water and collect rainwater that I only filter for roof sediment. Alive and kickin' :)

@sodbuster330

Жыл бұрын

berkey is in court with multi million dollar lawsuit over its filters in texas! berkey lied about its filtration!!!!!!

@curiouscat3384

Жыл бұрын

@@sodbuster330 Interesting. I'll have to see if I can find that and follow them

@MrSmith-uk8hq

Жыл бұрын

I stopped using mine once i realised limescale after boiling the water, bought a distiller then add minerals after.

@bennyblanco2523

Жыл бұрын

@@MrSmith-uk8hq that's what I do, works perfectly for me. 😊👍

@waterfilterguru

Жыл бұрын

Just a heads up, the rainwater can easily become contaminated once it touches the surface it falls on before your collection vessel (roof, etc.). There could be all sorts of contaminants it picks up including chemicals from the shingles, bacteria from bird droppings, and even PFAs. It might be a good idea to test it!

We have used Droughtmaster's Traveler atmospheric water generator since 2016. Although it costs over $700, we like the quality of the pure water it makes from the air. Temps have to be over 60F and humidity over 65% for it to run. It filters both using ultraviolet and also a Brita filter into the six liter reservoir. We measured the total dissolved solids as being extremely low. Comes from Granite Shoals, Texas.

@waterfilterguru

Жыл бұрын

Awesome! Thanks for sharing. Love that technology and would like to get one to try out and test too

Thanks for the well-done video Filter Guru. Are there any filters that do a good job removing aluminum that will fit in the Berkey? This news is a bummer, because I have been using a Big Berkey for at least two years a now I wonder about some of my health issues. Thanks.

@waterfilterguru

8 ай бұрын

Reverse osmosis is your best best if you have aluminum contamination in your source water that you need to address. Learn more here: waterfilterguru.com/how-to-remove-aluminum-from-water/

great content. helpful, clear, and thorough!!

@waterfilterguru

Жыл бұрын

Much appreciated!

Wow. I’ve used these fluoride filters many years. Will go to your links now. Thank you 🙏🏽

@waterfilterguru

Жыл бұрын

You’re welcome 😊

@ziggy33399

Жыл бұрын

So NOW what to do?

Thank you for doing this. Amazing! I kept thinking to buy a Berkey but never did.

@waterfilterguru

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! The black filters actually performed really well

@CTahoe1

9 ай бұрын

@@waterfilterguruwhat would be your best recommendations for someone that never purchased the Berkey what system to use? If someone owns a Berkey already and you stated the black filters are good just not the white ones then they should just keep their Berkey and the black filters and buy different white fluoride filters not use Berkey correct? I was always on the fence on the Berkey too many questions and too many KZread videos with frustrated customers so I would love to know what water system would be best for someone renting an apartment currently? Thank you so much!

@waterfilterguru

9 ай бұрын

@@CTahoe1 It depends. There is no 'one size fits all' solution. It all depends on what contaminants are in the source water being filtered. What type of water are you trying to filter Have you had it tested? Do you know what contaminants you are dealing with? You can also check out this article to see our top picks for the best water filters for apartment use! waterfilterguru.com/best-water-filter-for-apartment/

I just wanted to say thank you very much for the info. Appreciate it.

@waterfilterguru

7 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching and the feedback!

Very informative and non-bias. I work for Doulton and would love for you guys to independently test our British Berkefeld Ultra Sterasyl or Ultra Fluoride gravity filter elements, please just reach out and I will have some samples sent. Keep up the great work!

@waterfilterguru

9 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching and for your comment! We've had quite a few requests to test your Doulton filters - would love to at some point! Can you shoot us an email to info@waterfilterguru.com and we can take the conversation from there?

@colindaysh640

7 ай бұрын

I have the Doulton ultra sterasyl filters and would be very interested in a review.

I love that you're testing these!!! We All Need Clean Drinking Water! "Water Is Life... Every Drop Counts!"

@waterfilterguru

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment - I couldn't agree more. Water is the essence of life!

@THEGLASSMANSWORLD

Жыл бұрын

@@waterfilterguru I make glass water drop necklaces and gift them to Water Protectors to thank them for protecting Creator's Water. The work you're doing here helps to keep our water supply safe and drinkable. I'd love to gift you!

I just bought a Clearly Filtered water pitcher based off your tests, so thanks a bunch!

@waterfilterguru

Жыл бұрын

Hope you enjoy it! I love my CF pitcher - out of all the filters in our home, that's the one we use most :)

@angelofamillionyears4599

Жыл бұрын

Can you taste the difference in the water with CF? Thanks

@waterfilterguru

Жыл бұрын

@@angelofamillionyears4599 Yes for sure, especially if your water has high levels of contaminants that affects aesthetics like chlorine

Great video Brian, Thank You! 🙏

@waterfilterguru

9 ай бұрын

Glad you liked it!

You get the filters from Amazon? I've seen an ISO accredited mass spectrometry lab independently test a number of water filters and Berkey scored great, granted I have a different brand.

@waterfilterguru

7 ай бұрын

We purchased the filters new from Berkey Filters, one of the largest NMC authorized Berkey distributors. We are currently working on a re-test with a different set of PF2 fluoride filters to see if we get similar results or not

Hey there, would love to see you test the Geyser Aragon filter and also the Omnipure Fluoride Filter. It also uses alumina to reduce fluoride. Cheers

@waterfilterguru

Жыл бұрын

Great suggestion! I'll add those to the list. Make sure you're subscribed so you get notified when we upload a video: www.youtube.com/@waterfilterguru?sub_confirmation=1

Id love to see results from testing the Clearly Filtered water pitcher. Especially how well it removes flouride.

@waterfilterguru

Жыл бұрын

This one is coming soon!

@_A_G_1

Жыл бұрын

i'd like to see clearly filtered testing as well!

@_A_G_1

Жыл бұрын

@@waterfilterguru waiting on that one 😄

@noeldeal8087

Жыл бұрын

@@waterfilterguru Any remedy for the high aluminium? We use Pure water filters at the tap, then use the Berkey. Okay, I admit I also distill some of the Berkley water, lol. Most of the family uses the Berkley water.

@waterfilterguru

Жыл бұрын

@@noeldeal8087 Keep in mind, as is mentioned in the video, this was just one test and the PF2 filter we used may have been defective. We'll be re-testing with a different set of PF2 filters to see if we get similar results or not. That being said, to completely avoid the potential issue, don't use the PF2 filters. The Black Filters performed really well

Since you are testing all of these filters do you have a filter you would recommend as the best?

@waterfilterguru

9 ай бұрын

It depends. There is no 'one size fits all' solution. It all depends on what contaminants are in the source water being filtered. What type of water are you trying to filter? Have you had it tested? Do you know what contaminants you are dealing with?

The black berkey is the first filter we tried. Seemed to work great but Alaska water clogged it pretty fast. Can't be cleaned that I know of so we tried the spun ceramic candles with charcoal cores. These last about a year using well water and do a great job. They get cleaned about once per week. They make a big difference in the taste and smell of the water (our wells go through lots of coal seams). I'd be curious about the test numbers for a Sterasyl type filter.

@nygrl6102

Жыл бұрын

Black filters can be cleaned by scrubbing the surface with a green scrubby.

@waterfilterguru

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the request, I've add the sterasyl candles to our list to get tested. As NY Grl mentioned, the black Berkey filters elements can be cleaned with a scouring pad!

@eileengabellini6935

4 ай бұрын

Have you tested Berkefeld Filters?

Ahhh the Berkey. Nice to finally see some test results.

@waterfilterguru

Жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it! Thanks for the comment Jason

@waterfilterguru

Жыл бұрын

@@graveseeker I'm referencing the test results from our independent lab test we conducted and I discussed in this video we're commenting on.

@waterfilterguru

Жыл бұрын

@@graveseeker The intention of this video is not to dissuade folks from buying Berkey at all. On the contrary, Berkey systems are one of our top recommended products (just not for fluoride removal anymore). The goal of this project was to see how Berkey filters performed compared to the contaminant removal claims - and for the most part it overperformed! Check out the part of the video where I compare our limited test results to Berkey's claims... the Black Berkey elements actually performed better in our test, removing a higher % of many contaminants than they say it will: kzread.info/dash/bejne/c4qOz7ywhNvUfcY.html

@mi2maui

Жыл бұрын

@@waterfilterguru So it seems like there's no point in buying the flouride filters? Darn, I really don't want fluoride in our water. Thanks for the research.

@waterfilterguru

Жыл бұрын

@@mi2maui I'd recommend checking out a countertop RO system - these will be your best bet to get rid of fluoride. I like the AquaTru (bit.ly/3CPw2Io) or this new RKIN U1 system bit.ly/3GCRRMi) is also really cool, it heating + cooling features, remineralization, etc. but a bit on the pricey side

I'm so happy to have found your channel! We used a Berkey for many years and were happy with it, although we never had the water tested. We switched to under-sink Aquasanas which we've been happy with: We love the convenience. But the other day one of them suddenly started spraying water; luckily we were home at the time, heard it immediately, and were able to switch it off within a minute or two. Otherwise it would have been a disaster. I see online that this happens sometimes with various brands. Considering the damage that would have been done if we hadn't been home, we're considering removing our other two under-sink filters. Do you have any information about this--how often this happens--and is there any way to protect against it? The one that broke was in use for less than two years.

@waterfilterguru

Жыл бұрын

Hey Shari, thanks for the comment! So happy to found our channel and videos useful, great to hear! Leaking is always a risk with under-sink systems. It's hard for me to say one way or another, but the leak could be caused by a number of different things: - Damaged or worn-out O-rings: O-rings are rubber seals that prevent water from leaking around the filter. If the O-ring is damaged or worn out, it can cause leaks. You should always check the O-rings when replacing the filters, and consider replacing them as well. - Cracked filter housings: Over time, the filter housing may crack due to wear and tear or accidental damage. - High water pressure: If the water pressure is too high, it can cause the filter housing to crack, burst or leak. To protect against leaks, you can: 1. Regularly inspect the filter for any signs of damage, cracks or wear and replace worn-out parts. 2. Use a water pressure regulator to prevent high water pressure. 3. Hire a professional plumber to make sure the system is installed correctly.

@sharihephzibah3814

Жыл бұрын

@@waterfilterguru Thank you so much!

@waterfilterguru

Жыл бұрын

@@sharihephzibah3814 Happy to help

Just found you. I’d be most interested to know if cadmium and arsenic are filtered out well by Berry black filters-spring water in question. White filters were a bust… cloudy water. Will you retest … clarify further? Gravity filtration is so v optimal…!

@waterfilterguru

8 ай бұрын

We are currently in the processes of re-testing a different set of PF-2 fluoride/ arsenic filters! Make sure you're subscribed so you get notified when we upload that video: www.youtube.com/@waterfilterguru?sub_confirmation=1

I wonder how the zero water filter will do under these tests. Loved the video! so informative

@SuperEddietv

Жыл бұрын

It will do well for a week and a half for 1 person.

@ElmoUnk1953

Жыл бұрын

Extremely well done and very interesting.

@claudiamiller7730

Жыл бұрын

Agreed! Would love to see Zero water system rated!

@waterfilterguru

Жыл бұрын

ZeroWater will be tested in an upcoming project soon!

@francegamble1

Жыл бұрын

I came here for this. I use a zero large container filter. I have to put my water through a Brita before the Zero to make the zero last longer, but everything going into me comes from the zero filter. I have an autoimmune disease, and we did a blind test to see which filter I can handle (I throw up tap water and some bottled waters). So, this would be interesting to see.

Nice to see some independent tests. My city is bringing in Flouride soon (idiots, we have an excellent source of glacier water, with near perfect natural flouride levels). I have a berkey for convenience right now, but was considering getting their flouride filters when the city officially brings in fluoridation. WHat do you think about Alumina (aluminum oxide) being completely bio-compatible with humans? i.e., zero concern? vs regular aluminum?

@g2rc

Жыл бұрын

Your city is not bringing in fluoride because 'they' are concerned about your teeth that's for sure. 'They' don't like that we are living too long ('their' twisted evil opinions) so 'they' have 'their' agendas. Wow there are still cities with no fluoride in the water system?!

@waterfilterguru

Жыл бұрын

You can use this tool to look up where water is fluoridated or not nccd.cdc.gov/doh_mwf/default/default.aspx

@Aria-un9iy

Жыл бұрын

You’re saying that all this time your city didn’t have fluoridated water, and they just now want to add it?? That’s absolutely insane. What is their reasoning?

Just wondering.. have you tested the Santevia Filter Water System? with the Fluoride filter? Ive been using that for years and I cannot find videos that had a complicated testing like this. If not would like to request to test it since it is one of the affordable water filtration system. Thanks much!

@waterfilterguru

7 ай бұрын

Thanks so much for your comment and request! We'll be testing a Santevia pitcher in an upcoming project!

This is a great video, thorough. Thank you

@waterfilterguru

8 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching and for your feedback. Stay tuned for test results 2.0, currently testing at the lab!

Really liked this. Makes you wonder if Berkeley had a one off or was this because their quality is slipping? I would like to see small filters tested like Sawyer and lifestraw what is really the best. I really liked your suggestion for my family traveling to Ohio, thanks again

@waterfilterguru

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for your comment, and glad you found the video helpful. It is a good question - we'll have to re-test with a new set of filters. I'll make sure to get both the Sawyer MINI and Lifestraw added to our outdoor/ emergency prep filters test lineup!

@vince7735

Жыл бұрын

Nothing is perfect. Even bottled water tastes funny to me after drinking Berkey water for almost two years.

@waterfilterguru

Жыл бұрын

@@vince7735 Bottled water can have contaminants too! We're currently working on a bottled water testing project, should be quite interesting

Cool project-nicely done!

@waterfilterguru

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Cheers!

Have you tested Propur water filters or Alexa gravity filters?,I would like to see that, thank you, I think you've done a great job.

@waterfilterguru

8 ай бұрын

Both coming soon! The project is currently in the works - just waiting on the lab results!

Great content first of all thank you, because you didn't have to share this info, and secondly as a berkey owner myself for couple years my family and I use it daily also use the shower fluoride filters , as the man of the house my responsibility is to protect and give my family quality all around ,with that being said did you do a follow up test on these fluoride filters for aluminum thanks in advance

@waterfilterguru

11 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful! We have not yet retested

Thank You for this ! Some of us die-hard Berkey fans were dissapointed at the recent brouhaha concerning this water filter. Been using Big Berkey for about a dozen yrs now...although since moving to Florida, discovered I have fluoridated water here :.learned the the Burkey fluoride filters are not good due to high aluminum levels, as you mention and explain why = Kudos! I get the 'Cleary Filtered and use them for post Berkey water >===> seems to work nicely, but I haven't tested ...;).... Fluoride is typically difficult to rid I learned, especially the inorganic type they add to our water sources

@waterfilterguru

Жыл бұрын

Glad it helped! You're absolutely right, fluoride is difficult to reduce. RO or bone char carbon are a couple of the best methods. Stay tuned for our Clearly Filtered test results!

@flybyairplane3528

Жыл бұрын

The countries,which USA,emulated,not only don’t use it,but has BANNED,ITS USE.,I REMOVE IT VIA A REVERSE,OSMOSIS SYSTEM,,,IT IS A VERY TOXIC MATERIAL,,A SCHOOL BUDDY OF MINE HAD SO MUCH CHEMO,IT MOVED HIS TEETH,MDsaid NEVER USE A FLOURIDE TOOTHPASTE,,SINCE.!,,,,,,,,🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

@craftlover9702

Жыл бұрын

What are the Cleary Filtered? I have a Big Berkey as well

@wchiwinky

Жыл бұрын

@@craftlover9702 Clearly Filtered' makes a filter (I use tabletop pitcher) that is touted to remove much of Fluoride...I use it for my already filtered Berkey water (that doesn't have fluoride filters) This channel will post results of Clearly Filtered soon they say, yAy!

@craftlover9702

Жыл бұрын

@@wchiwinky thank you!

Great video and great testing; I thought I was meticulous! Thank you for taking the time to make this video. Not being poisoned by one's drinking water is paramount to good health. I was really surprised by the uptick in aluminum content the manufacturer has to know that; ironically they boast about their unit being made out of stainless steel! 20 years ago when I decided on a water filter: I watched dozens of videos, a lot of them were just: see we poured brown water in and it comes out clear! No lab results and nothing scientific. Even though I already own a great system I'm going to subscribe to your channel because I will be able to inform my friends on what's really going on with current filtration systems that are on the market and how they're fudging their test results. Also: you have to be related to Johnny Depp somehow: you look like his younger brother.

@waterfilterguru

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching, and your comment! Keep in mind, as is mentioned in the video, this was just one test and the PF2 filter we used may have been defective. We will be retesting with a different set of filters to see if we get similar results

Do any water providers/plants in your region use chloramines (as opposed to chlorine)? I've heard they're starting to do this as chloramines stay/persist longer in the water (than chlorine)

@waterfilterguru

7 ай бұрын

Yes chloramine (chlorine+ammonia) use is becoming more and more common for this exact reason. Chloramines are more difficult to remove as well. You might find this article helpful waterfilterguru.com/how-to-remove-chloramine-from-water/

Hi, thank you so much for this video! To date, can you tell me what free standing water purifier is best?

@waterfilterguru

Жыл бұрын

Hey thanks for the question! By 'free standing', do you mean gravity based systems?

I would love to see a review of the AquaSana water filter. In addition, have you found that the water filtered by the Berkey tastes like algae after about 4 cycles even though we sanitized both the upper and lower chambers? Thanks for your help!

@waterfilterguru

Жыл бұрын

Hey Sonia, thanks for the comment. Which Aquasana product would you like see tested? They have quite a few. We actually don't use the Berkey on a regular basis... if you are tasting algae even after sanitizing the chambers, that indicates there could be bacteria/ microbe growth inside the filter elements. I'd recommend replacing them.

@adrianazambrano6460

Жыл бұрын

@water filter guru which water filtration system do you use? That's the one I want to buy

@waterfilterguru

Жыл бұрын

@@adrianazambrano6460 we use a lot of different filters 😅 and live in a rental unit so installation options are limited. Also keep in mind each situation can be different, that's why it's always best to first test your water using a certified lab to see what contaminants you're actually dealing with. Then, using that data you can identify a filter capable of reducing those contaminants. We use Tap Score for all our testing: bit.ly/3OPs0Vd That being said, some of my favorites that I use daily are: Clearly Filtered pitcher: bit.ly/3XEksYj Epic Water Filters The Answer (for hydroflask): bit.ly/3ItZYvu RKIN U1: bit.ly/3QJDNFo AquaTru: bit.ly/3w7nsB5

Thank you so much for your video! Iwas just checking into water filters and would love it if you would also test an Alexapure Pro Stainless Steel Water Filtration System-5000 gallon Capacity. Appreciate what your doing!!

@waterfilterguru

Жыл бұрын

Great suggestion! We'll get it added to the list

@waterfilterguru

7 ай бұрын

Alexapure video is up! kzread.info/dash/bejne/fomr3NJmZ9S8ZsY.html

Big thanks for taking the time to run and post these tests. I've been looking for a good, quality water filtration system and after watching your video, Berkey is definitely a "no-go". Would you or anyone have any good recommendations??

@waterfilterguru

Жыл бұрын

It all depends on the water to be filtered and what contaminants are present. Have you had your water tester? Is it municipally treated water or well water?

Thank you for testing the Berkey! I would love to see the AquaTru filters tested!!

@waterfilterguru

Жыл бұрын

Already tested, working on the video now! Stay tuned 😬

@waterfilterguru

Жыл бұрын

AquaTru test is live! kzread.info/dash/bejne/gKmWsbyGpM2caMo.html

I would like to see you test the Gopure pods. I think that would be interesting.🤔 Thank you for doing what you do.

@waterfilterguru

Жыл бұрын

Great suggestion! I'd actually not heard of these... this will be a good one!

I would love to see you test the Propur ceramic filter due to florid removal capabilities...

@waterfilterguru

Жыл бұрын

Happy to report it's on the list already! Super excited for this project

I purchased a Britta XL with the ultra filter. I am in Austin Texas. The tapwater has has a grassy smell and metallic taste.. after following Bitas instructions the water doesn’t smell but still has a metallic taste. If you could run the numbers on the Britta ultra filter and post. I appreciate that. Thank you.

@waterfilterguru

8 ай бұрын

When you refer to the Brita ultra filter, I'm guessing you mean the Brita Elite, correct? If so, we do already have this filter on the list to be included in our water filter pitchers test project!

A friend recently used a TDS meter to test a Berkey. The value coming out was the same as the value coming in. Zerowater does what it says. You need to remineralize, just like you do with RO of distilled water.

@waterfilterguru

9 ай бұрын

Keep in mind that a TDS reading alone does not tell you if water is healthy or not. This is a common misconception. We made a video explaining all about TDS and TDS meters, what they should be used for and what not. Check it out here: kzread.info/dash/bejne/q3yqxruQiMy8qqw.html

Thank you I just found your channel. This is a good topic because we all need to know about the real things in our water since we are all water in this meat temple I would love to see the testing for WaterBoss And aqua Cena also the comparison of RO water. What’s really in that? Much appreciated. Looking forward to your ongoing experiments.

@waterfilterguru

Жыл бұрын

Glad you found it helpful! Thanks for your suggestions

Thank you so much for this video! We totally had heavy metal poisoning after using the Berkey - and that happened in the most vunerable time, when we couldn't leave the house for clean water after an oral surgery! We are STILL recovering 1 year later! Imagine - an already weakened immune system attacked even further - all because we expected the water to be CLEANER AFTER the Berkey - absolutely despicable!

@waterfilterguru

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching.

@acharyajamesoermannspeaker6563

9 ай бұрын

That's super terrible.

@SarahBoon555

8 ай бұрын

What were the symptoms of the heavy metal poisoning? I’m wondering if that’s what I’m experiencing . What do you use for your water now?

@wonderfaller

8 ай бұрын

What you say doesn't make sense, unless you lived in a country with running water not suitable to drink. No running water has an amount of heavy metals too big to cause poisoning. Your affirmation sounds bogus!. Are you part of EPA?.

@AG-sd9lt

8 ай бұрын

@@wonderfaller Wow, way to gaslight someone's serious health issues. Did you even WATCH the video? Are you a troll? In any case - it's been reported time and time again that the Flouride filters leak heavy metals. btdubs - I never said "running water" was the problem (although.... our unfiltered tap water does cause black mold to appear, but we figure it's due to the century old pipes that almost never get serviced - we're moving out thank god and we think the landlord needs to sell the property to a tear-down developer). I literally said "We... had heavy metal poisoning after using the Berkey". Apparently somebody doesn't have reading comprehension and logic skills to put two and two together that exist in one sentence - and instead jumps to conclusions. TL;DR - Berkey Flouride filters leak heavy metals.

Great info.. would love to see test results of ProOne G2.0 filter elements as well.. i don't know how to easily compare if the berkey elements will remove contaminants that the proone g2.0 elements may not, or vice versa.. i primarily want to remove VOCs from treated tap water, but also heavy metals, and chemicals / radiologicals / pharmaceuticals... and i would like them to remove microbials as well in a pinch if i have to make non tap water sources such as rainwater drinkable if collected outdoors. i already have a berkey system with black berkey elements, but it would be useful to know what filter performs the best, the berkey elements have gotten very expensive and may be difficult if not impossible to find, as it seems the US gov is trying to stop sales of the filters. so i am considering buying some extra filter elements but if the ProOne G2.0 elements are better, they are around the same price, certified, and more readily available.

@waterfilterguru

8 ай бұрын

Currently in the process of testing the ProOne G2.0 filters! Stay tuned for that video, coming soon

@waterfilterguru

5 ай бұрын

ProOne test published! kzread.info/dash/bejne/Z5xsmdxroqScf8o.html

Any thoughts on the ProOne Water Filters (that fit in the Berkey) or the Aquaphor?

@waterfilterguru

9 ай бұрын

We are currently in the process of testing ProOne! Stay tuned for the results :)

@waterfilterguru

5 ай бұрын

ProOne test published! kzread.info/dash/bejne/Z5xsmdxroqScf8o.html

Opinions on a water distiller please?? Better than a Berkey or not. I've currently got the H2O Labs water distiller and was thinking on buying the waterdrop king(which has the same filters as you are using) to save me electricity really, as this H20 takes 6hrs running to get 4 Ltr's of distilled water...And I don't know if a distiller removes flouride.??.👍

@waterfilterguru

Жыл бұрын

I'd recommend considering a reverse osmosis system. Like distillers, RO systems create purified water. They still use electricity, but the process doesn't take 6 hours! Here's a video about one of the Waterdrop models we installed that you might find useful: kzread.info/dash/bejne/enyetdqCabunh7Q.html If you can't install something as invasive as that, you might consider a countertop reverse osmosis unit. Check out the top systems here: waterfilterguru.com/best-countertop-reverse-osmosis-system/

Great video. I’m having buyers remorse after purchasing a Berkey about 6 months ago. They aren’t cheap. I would love to see more content like this. Thank you for what you do

@waterfilterguru

Жыл бұрын

You're welcome! The system is still solid if you use the Black filters - and keep in mind this was just one test, and the white PF2 filters we used may have been defective. We'll be retesting with a different set of filters to see if we get similar results

@MrRKWRIGHT

Жыл бұрын

Interestingly enough, I had the same problem with my Berkey water filter . 👍👍

@JPSTGallant-ep5xt

11 ай бұрын

@@waterfilterguru I have a Berkey too. I specifically bought it for the fluoride filtration. I don't think you will get much different results. I also charged the filters and ran about 50 gallons through the system. What alarmed me is that I noticed a weird metallic taste in the water. I compared the PH of the tap water before and after filtration using the added fluoride filter. There was a significant change in PH level to the Alkaline side which surprised me. I started doing research and found many complaints about people testing with home kits and finding significant Aluminum. There was one I came across who sent the water to a lab and got similar results than you. I have also seen similar complaints about the inability of the filters to remove the Fluoride. Some of the complaints made to the company seemed to be addressed with the suggestion by the company to run more water through the system suggestion that there is residual aluminum in the filter that needs to be adequately (flushed out). I think the company was just giving those people the run around and they know that there is a flaw in their filters. I was so disappointed and wish I had done more diligent research before purchasing this product. I would not recommend the product based off of the false claims of it's abilities alone. The dishonesty to get you to buy the product and the fact that the filter is actually adding a contaminant that is even more unhealthy than tap water gives some serious ethical implications to this companies apparent motives. You would think they would have pulled those filters off the market by now. I bought mine 2 years ago and I can't believe they are still selling those filters knowing they contaminate the water with unsafe level of Aluminum. No ethics whatsoever it seems. I wonder if flushing more water through the filter would make a difference. Either way they do not filter out the fluoride level that they claim.

@facesavant1216

11 ай бұрын

@@JPSTGallant-ep5xt I remember when I first purchased the Berkey I didn't understand why it tasted weird and left a film in my glass. Then I ran more water through the filters and it helped a lot. However, how much of the aluminum is left in my body? How much did it poison my family. I'm really pissed this is allowed to be sold and that I was so gullible to believe it was going to provide clean water. Seems like were constantly being feared into making stupid decisions. The WH is a prime example of using fear and thats been going on for many many years. For me, Lesson learned!

@christinedevinney6755

10 ай бұрын

@@waterfilterguru i would like to know the out come of that as that is why I purchased a Berkey was to remove the fluoride but not to add aluminum which is also a killer

I just purchased a Glacier Fresh water filter system. Seems identical to Berkey. Any ideas if the filters are the same??

@waterfilterguru

7 ай бұрын

Two different companies, so I would guess the filters are not exactly the same. That said, we've not yet tested this glacier fresh system so I can't say for certainty

We’ll done! Interesting and useful. Keep ‘em coming! 😊

@waterfilterguru

7 ай бұрын

Thank you! Have you seen the Alexapure video yet? kzread.info/dash/bejne/fomr3NJmZ9S8ZsY.html

I am glad to know this. I purchased a Berkey several yrs ago and had the "flouride/arsenic" filters in my order. I got rid of them after said longevity period, only to find they have been unavailable for almost 2yrs and I was so concerned during the pandemic what might be going into my, large city's, municipal water. The filters are back...but I won't be buying. How recently were the filters bought that you tested? Would love to know.

@waterfilterguru

Жыл бұрын

Hey, thanks for your comment! The filters were purchased summer 2022 directly from Berkey Filters, one of the largest Berkey distributors

@jacquerowe5948

Жыл бұрын

They have fluoride filters now as at march 20th 3

Did you do a separate test with the fluoride filters removed? If so, did that reduce the amount of aluminum?

@waterfilterguru

Жыл бұрын

Yes, the pond water test at 4:52 you can see the unfiltered sample contained aluminum, and the post filtration sample shows the exact same amount of aluminum. This means the black berkey filters did not reduce the aluminum at all. For aluminum reduction, I'd recommend a reverse osmosis system like one of these: kzread.info/dash/bejne/enyetdqCabunh7Q.html kzread.info/dash/bejne/rHWmmcOxn8aelaw.html

@jimdrummer816

Жыл бұрын

@@waterfilterguru Thank you for the response!

@backyardrebel2149

Жыл бұрын

@@waterfilterguru But that the amount of aluminum (.04) is still well within standards. In fact, below if standards are .05, correct? So while it may not lower aluminum it's still within safe levels to drink and it still takes out bacteria from ponds, etc making the water safe to drink, yes?

I've been using Berkley black filters for 15 years to filter city water. I'm happy with it and filters last up to five years. I take the system apart from time to time and scrub the filters with a new scrub pad and rinse (NO SOAP) Then wash the rest with soapy water and rinse well.

@waterfilterguru

7 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing! Sounds like you are doing everything right. When do you notice the filtration rate start to slow down? After how long using the filters?

@rosedornian6953

7 ай бұрын

The filters speed up after a cleaning. I've never timed it so I don't know how slow they are at the end of life compared to the beginning.

@JoKrasevich

7 ай бұрын

Thank you I feel more calmer now. Was quite overwhelmed reading all of these comments. I did take off the two white filters though...

Have you texted the ProOne filters I would love to know how they work. I've heard they will do flouride from the same filter - does not need a different filter for that. Hope you decide to do the ProOne.

@waterfilterguru

8 ай бұрын

ProOne test is currently in progress! Stay tuned for those results, coming soon

@waterfilterguru

5 ай бұрын

ProOne test published! kzread.info/dash/bejne/Z5xsmdxroqScf8o.html

Being well water I generally only use the Doulton/Berkefeld Sterasyl type ceramic filters, they fit fine in my Berkey and are far cheaper for normal use - I've got a couple sets of the black filters that I figured I'd keep for a SHTF scummy pond water situation, though now you have me wondering if that's wise... But I'd love to see a similar test of the regular filters.

@c.holliman1871

Жыл бұрын

Thank you

@susanshea8415

Жыл бұрын

I switched over to Doulton also. I’d love to see how they compare.

@doloresreynolds8145

Жыл бұрын

The black filters were not the ones that added aluminum to the sample, the white ones were.

@timbavera

Жыл бұрын

@@doloresreynolds8145 how do you know this? was this mentioned in the vid?

@karmenchristensen9845

Жыл бұрын

@@timbavera He did mention that the fluoride filters have aluminum in them as part of fluoride removal and that must be what’s leaching out.