It's not just Berkey - Betrayed by AlexaPure, AquaCera, ProOne/ProPur, PureWell....
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- čas přidán 25. 08. 2024
- After I did the Betrayed by Berkey video, I wanted to find out if there were a filter I could use in the old Berkey stainless steel containers to replace the Black Berkey elements I no longer trusted. This would be my "ditch water" filter for microbes and pathogens. Well...I found it!
Get 5% discount with code "beaty" at this link: www.britishwat...
Here's a swamp water drink test I did with it: • I Drank a Glass of Dir...
But, dang. It's not just Berkey being deceptive.
The ones I named in the title of this video strike me as deceptive. I also talk about some others in the video that may or may not be outright deceptive, maybe just shoddy. Either way, I am not going to buy any of these for filtering out chemicals from house water nor pathogens from ditch water:
AlexaPure
Gravity Well
JoyPur
ProPur/ProOne
PureWell
WaterDrop
ZenWater
Outback Water
AquaRain
AquaCera* - I've learned a little more about AquaCera, and I cannot tell if they are just shoddy or if they're deceptive. Either way, their test results and advertising leave much to be desired - it's unclear.
I also talk about Mike Adams, the "Health Ranger," and his test on water filters - it was either deceptive, shoddy, or both. Here's the link I mention: stpaulmercanti.... I've also seen his other video about AlexaPure and glyphosate, and still, he does not test to the advertised life/service cycle of the filter, so the results don't mean anything in the long run.
Here's a link to all of my notes as I researched these companies. Click on "PDF" in the "Download Options": archive.org/de...
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My Berkey water filter videos grouped here:
• Goodbye Berkey - What ...
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Here are the products that currently seem best to me (some are now affiliate links - more details below):
Counter-top, fill reservoir:
AquaTru
*IS certified to remove fluoride
*I have decided AquaTru is better than AquaSana, mainly because AquaTru is more efficient, wasting less water.
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Under-sink:
AquaTru
*IS certified to remove fluoride
*This is currently what we use where we live
*Get $100 discount at this link: aquatruwater.c...
Watts - amzn.to/3SYZYrA
*NO information on Fluoride removal - I've included it because Dr. Knappe said he uses it in his home, it filters PFAS, and it's affordable
Pour-through pitchers and dispensers:
ZeroWater - amzn.to/3SVQr4l
*IS tested, though NOT certified, to remove Fluoride
*Note* about ZeroWater: I recently learned that ConsumerLab.com found high levels of microplastics added to ZW filtered water. They said it could be that the filter needs have water run through it 4x and then the reservoir cleaned before drinking. They also noted that ZeroWater is particularly good at filtering Arsenic, so if that is a concerned with your water, they still recommended using it even with the microplastic issue. My conclusion is still consider using it, but make sure you flush it 4x and then clean and rinse the reservoir thoroughly. I wish all of these companies would quit with plastic and use stainless steel or sturdy glass, but, alas!
Clearly Filtered - amzn.to/3CTuy02
*IS tested, though NOT certified, to remove Fluoride
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When I made this video, I seriously thought maybe a couple of hundred people would watch it, and I felt uncomfortable trying to make money off of it. More people watched it, and I still kind of feel uncomfortable with monetizing - I posted a video about it - • Should I monetize my Y... . But, I decided that as long as I tell the truth, am as transparent as I can reasonably be, don't hurry, and have people in my life holding me accountable, then it's okay to make some money off of my labor. It's not much money (thus far) compared to how much you need to actually buy food, fuel, etc to live. But every little bit helps!
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REPLACE your filters on time according to how much water you use. Remember to do it! They are virtually useless if they go much past their life/service cycle. Yes, it is merely an estimate, YMMV depending on your water quality, but it's the best most of us consumers can do unless we frequently pay to test our water. However you choose to time your replacements: Set reminders for yourself and change the filters!
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I do not expect anyone to pay for my content. But some want to show their appreciation with a gift. If that's you, thank you! Here's how: www.buymeacoff...
Keep going brother! BLUF: we are all waiting for the end result of your detective work!!!! You should NOT try to keep your videos short based on a single viewers comment. If your videos are being watched keep going. In the end we want to know your opinion on the best replacement filter for the berkey blacks, ideally at a good price :)
You just fine not boring. Keep up telling us what you know. Thank you
I totally agree. We all appreciate you doing the detective work for us. And will be waiting for more results. Thank you so much.
Im with you! I want to find out what good solutions Robert finds. I have a berkey and I want to put filters in there that I know are doing a great job.
Someone who wants a shorter video and less info is not that serious. Make 'em as long as you want for people who really want your take on the situation. Thanks much!
y ppl lie so much
You are def not boring. Many of us are looking for this information. Thank you so much.
Yes, now I want to know what to use in the old berkey containers. I really appreciate your videos on this issue.
Use Doulton - www.britishwaterfilter.com/?coupon=beaty
@@Robert-Beatythat only works if you're in the states😮I'm in Australia
Use ProOne, they ARE NSF Certified and lots of people I know switched from Berkey Filters in their System to the Ceramic ProOne and all said the water taste so much better. I checked and since they are NSF certified that is all we use as well. But look around someone somewhere might make a better one but I have never heard of a better one.
I am loving all of your videos!!! Thank you so so much. I've been down this same rabbit hole for months. It's crazy to me that this is all allowed. Most people just trust it's all ok and it's not. How scary. Thank you so much for taking the time to share. I hope many more people see your videos!!
What filter did you decide to use after you came out the rabbit hole? lol
Seems to me distillation or RODI are purer and less shady options than the gravity fed rabbit hole. I could be wrong tho.
What's everyone's thoughts on Kangen?
I'm getting the impression from these videos that all these companies are buying generic cheap filters and then just jacking the price up. So Berkey probably wouldn't be an issue if we just replace the filters more often. But the problem is their filters are extremely expensive for generic filters.
So is the solution then to buy a generic, cheap gravity fed or under sink system and then just buy and replace cheap carbon filters often?
Also, you shouldn't care about that one woman who was going on about not liking longer content. Water is an important topic, the more details the better.
I agree. Who is she to decide that anyways... pushy! Who cares what her PERSONAL opinion is? She doesn't HAVE to tune in for Pete's sake!
We installed an expensive $3000 under the sink filter years ago, only lasted for one year. when we replace the filter of $300 for half a year only , the water tasted aweful. then I turned to cheaper filters.
The problem isn't they need to be replaced often more info came out they just don't work that good. They work good enough to fool people with the taste test. But the lab results are horrific.
That's exactly what I think! I bought the exact same filters as Berkey for half the price -same size/weight... the water "looks" the same.
I just bought some test strips to see what I can discover.
So glad I ran across your videos. I live on a fixed income and it's very hard to save up to buy these filters. I'll be waiting for your next video to see what you recommend. It's so sad that truth in advertising no longer exists,even for something as simple as a water filter. Thank you for taking the time to help me make a better decision.
Check out the CWC Labs video on testing water filtration systems for glyphosate.... they tested the berkey and other systems.....they found that Zero pitcher water filter worked 100% filtered glyphosate. If you are looking for a cheaper option....try Zero pitcher filter. If it can filter a water soluble chemical it can filter most of the other chemicals you might be concerned about. And yes the Berkey filtered 100% glyphosate as well if you can spend the money. Just a person that read your comment and thought you might want another viewpoint on the subject.
@@michellemata2269 Thanks for your suggestion. I've used pitchers before,but I use a lot of water every day for myself and my 2 dogs and got tired of constantly filling and waiting for them to filter. Since I've already spent the money on a Berkey,just feel like I need to use it.
@@michellemata2269 I got a Zero pitcher at Walmart, is' great to bring if you are travelling and I believe it is better than Brita/Pur.
I appreciate all the work you have done to help all of us! Thank you! You ARE NOT BORING!
Your videos are so important especially now. I think you're on to cleaning up deceptive advertisement and bringing truth to the people. We've owned Pro Pur, now called Pro One since the gravity fed became popular back in 2015, (not sure of the date) I think their site says, nfs 43. We got them due to the claim of fluoride removal and back then there were nearly none who claimed fluoride removal. We live in Hawai'i now and brought the tanks with us. Now we don't pay extra for the fluoride filter because Hawaii is smart and doesn't put fluoride sludge in the drinking water. Thank you for your due diligence on such an important subject; and you are not boring, just real and genuine, an attribute we all seek out and appreciate.
Agree!
I'm holding off purchasing for my cabin until you release what filters you think are the best you have found so far. So thankful I saw your video before I purchased. Thank you for your research!!
SAME HERE!
I purchased mine BEFORE knowing this! Looking forward to hopefully swap filters. Thank you for this!
Aquacera
Not boring, very informative. Ty.
Rather than mentioning all of the filters that DO NOT have NSF certification why don't you just tell us the filters that DO have NSF certification. I appreciate your thoroughness and desire to find a reliable means of gravity water filtration.
It’s in his description dude. Try looking
Thank you. I appreciate your reply. There seems to be an emphasis on fluoride removal being mentioned with NSF certification.
Maybe he like some others are exposing the fraud of these companies and the channels that promote this bullshit. And of course all the channels get their cut.
@laceywhite4380 You'll catch more flies with honey.
God bless y'all
Thank you for your very informative videos.I hope to finally find the best filter by watching your videos. I did not run out to buy a Berkey because I did research a couple years ago and found issues. I was going to make my own using stock pots but using Berkey filters. Until i saw the price of their filters. Insane! I subscribed to your channel and will watch all of your videos. You have no clue how valuable your information is. Your extreme work researching all this is very appreciated.
Thank you! This is disheartening but I appreciate your time and information.
Mike Adams is such a sensationalist. I side stepped his stuff ages ago. I appreciate your direct info, no fear mongering, no drama bs just plain good down home info sharing. Subbed & big thank you from Gold Coast Australia, Australistan lol 😂🎉
I always kind of liked Mike Adam's articles but recently getting fed up. Not long ago i read an article claiming "they are sneaking crickets into our food". But all I found crickets in,seem to proudly list and boast their food has crickets. I did find one company that listed the bugs scientific name in ingredients instead of "cricket flour" but that's on you if you buy something without researching ingredients. The biggest problem I have is carmine red,red # 40? that has been used for decades in many sweets and foods,yet never labeled as coming from crushed bugs.I don't think I will be reading too much more Mike Adam's as he seems to be joining the "fear mongering" community. Seriously, if you claim they are SNEAKING bugs into our food, at least have lab tests showing they found bugs in the foods that were not listed on the label. I save crickets from drowning in outside dog and cat water bowls of animals I rescue and watch over, so no way in hell I will be eating crickets or any other bugs.I sure do want to know of any and all products that contain any bug so I can avoid them completely, but can't just take someone's word for it, not even Mike Adams.
He still sells and promoted Very high oxalate foods so I wonder why 😮
Was searching through my emails for something Berkey related and as I used to get Mike Adams’ newsletters, before I went off him, a few of his newsletters showed up in the results and at the bottom it stated ‘ Sponsored by Berkey’, so there you go 🙄
We are so surprised by this information. We just paid 175 for two black berkey filters and have used our berkey for many years thinking we were drinking safe water. Thank you for this show. We are now buying a system for our whole house to filter our water and we are so disappointed
i have an old berkey from 1999 and just had the water tested and the filters are doing their job...cant understand what ya'll are cryin about
@@nojustice8353 WHERE did you have them tested and for what? Might want to use your state's lab
This guy is just complaining about the gray areas of certification. But one thing that is clear and certain is these filters do work. I used a burkey you for about eight years for dispersed camping in national forests getting lake and river water. Never once did I, or my family ever get sick. I've had the water tested as well, these filters do their job period.
Sold my smaller burkey to my brother who now uses it. And I got a larger alexapure, and same thing, works as it should.
@@killough71010where did you get your water tested and what did they test for?
Thank you for your videos. You have done more than anyone on CZcams making videos about this subject. I've spent hours upon hours watching videos and going to web sites trying to find this. The fact that your videos are still up and you are not being sued by any of these companies, show that you are correct. Waiting for the next video on what are good replacements for my Berkey.
Robert, I would listen to you as long as it takes you to make your point...hours if you required it. It is my opinion your messages are delivered with both clear sincerity to share injustice and deep honesty about your findings. It seems to me you do not want to "have" to discuss matters such as this but, are led to do so for the betterment of all who would be fooled. I have both Berkey and Alexa Pure Filters in my survival gear and always had the sinking their advertising is hype and their products are basically B.S. It is so frustrating. Even the most savvy of peppers recommend them. Thank you for doing your due diligence and presenting to us your fact-based findings. Your efforts whether OCD or more likely...simply thorough are very much appreciated. Your one of the best, Robert. Keep shining your light!!
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Thanks, I wondered about switching filters from the Berkeley I’ll keep watching. No need to keep it super short just keep the integrity of your work, thanks so much!
Appreciate your information and research. I hope you can give recommendations after all you have done.
Okay so everybody's just fake, so my question to you is what do you use?
Feeling your pain. I appreciate these videos and making your “notes” available to your subs. Appreciate (so much) the painstaking efforts that went into your research, so THANK YOU. Ok, so I’m in the market for a ‘gravity fed’ (non-electric) filtering system and keep going back and forth on which one. Needless to say, video #2 halted the decision making process, so I am patiently (yet eagerly, too) awaiting video #3, before I take the financial plunge. Sounds like maybe the right approach is to acquire the Berkey unit without the filters and then buy (based on your upcoming research and recommendations) compatible filters. Wondering if buying a Berkey unit alone is even possible.
Why would you give money for a shady company, after all this info?
These companies need to be boycotted and held responsible for their lies.
We sustain their lies when we buy from them.
Why pay so much extra for the Berkey name though. Waterdrop makes the same thing, but it's much less. After realizing the filters were essentially the same, I went with the Waterdrop.
You have to understand, when a lab tests to 200 gallons, that means the amount of water they ran threw the filter for that test, NOT that the filter was done and couldnt filter any more.
If the claim is that it will filter up to 3000 gallons, it may only clean 2000 gallons if the water was exceptionally bad. If you ran pristine distilled water through it, it would never need to be replaced. Manufacturers recommend time based intervals because components in some filters are time sensitive, like activated charcoal.
That makes sense. I’m not sure they would test a filter like Berkey that supposedly lasts for years.
Great info. Most of the gravity type filter cans are OK and can use properly certified filters from British Berkefeld/ Doulton.
wow! A lawyer could make a name for themselves on this!
Man I worked hard to be able to afford my Alexa pure. This disgusts me. It's criminal. Thank you so much for sharing your information.
Thanks for the info and your postings, Robert - may many blessings come your way for your honesty and your willingness to not only help yourself but others.
I was in Guatemala for humanitarian medical work and drank water from a silver impregnated terra cotta water filter. The water tasted very good and I didn't get sick. Water from the tap in Guatemala isn't considered safe and a couple people we worked with became ill from tap water, but we filled the terra cotta filter from the bathroom tap in our room. I can't find such a filter for sale in the US. I would buy one if it was available here.
@ Stacy there is a video on CZcams where a man made his own terra cotta pot water filter.
It might be that if you can get pure Terra Cotta then you could possible add in Colloidal Silver or use Pure Silver bars or coins. Sailors have been known to use their silver coins to preserve their water. Something to look more closely into. Pure copper is another to look into…although, too much copper has been said to create ill-effects. I would also look into pure gold just to research.
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I am in Guatemala and we used this filter for ½ year. No problems.
But still I am not sure about the quality of the filtering and of tap water. I actually should do a test of the tap water for toxins and bacteria & co before and after filtering...
the silver may just be good for killing bacteria but doubt it is eliminating lead and all the other hundreds of toxins in the water
@Stacey
You should try searching the internet for " silver impregnated terra cotta water filter" as I believe there are water filters for sale in the US that fit that description. These days, if you limit what you purchase to just those items you can find on the shelves in brick-and-mortar shops, you're going to find your selections to be painfully lacking.
Been using Berkey for years. Darn. Waitirg for you replacement suggestions. Thanks for your meticulous work. Hang in there
This is a very odd coincidence. I was briefly looking for a water filtration system TODAY for the first time in my life. You are doing a service.
Wow very good to know this is mind boggling. We really need to research everything
Thanks. If we ever need them we will darn well need ones that work. You're doing a great public service.
If we ever need them ...? I’ve never NOT needed them. That well water is contaminated too
I never bought into Berkey because it just never made sense to me. That and the ridiculous prices! I have been distilling my water for years and adding liquid trace minerals to it.
That said, recently I have been looking for a way to filter that water that doesn't need electricity. That's how I found your videos.
Thank You Robert: A comment below asked actually which filter/filters have been certified and could be recommended by yourself, instead of listing the fails. Sounds like you have done an admirable investigation here!
Thank you for your video, I was going to purchase one for myself. Your care and compassion for us out here outside of the best testers, has given me an insight and more respect for my own intuitional guide.
New subscriber! Whew ! Glad I found you ! I’m saving to buy a filter bc I feel shtf is around the corner!
I appreciate your research. Thank you.
Never boring! You are giving us alot of important information, this takes you time to find truth and then share with us. I subbed and look forward to more videos.
Thank you for sharing!!🙌🏼
I only use APEC RO. Glad to know they are as good as I thought they were. I got really sick from my tap water 4 years ago and that’s when I found this filter. I rent but still put it in. The portable thing is difficult so I’ll definitely check out your other videos and links. Greatly appreciated!!
Lots of people like the doulton sterasyl 7 inch ceramic candle filters which i believe will fit in the berkey systems. I dont know much about them but at least worth researching.
Not boring. Don't worry - you're FINE! Thank you from making aware. I DO want to know what IS trustworthy to use as I've not bought one yet becuz I don't know which to buy, so this really helps A LOT! Will be looking for you next video! Thanks again!
What about DOULTON?
Safest drinking/cooking water strategy revolves around reverse osmosis systems, then additional water treatments.
We use RO in the lab and test the results personally. The commercial gravity filters have their value, but primarily only a pre-filter.
RO doesn't remove some impurities (dissolved gases e.g., hydrogen sulfide, some smells e.g. rotten egg odor.
And more importantly, some pesticides, solvents and volatile organic chemicals.
So after pre-filter and RO, we test for impurities, then devise additional water treatments to suit the objectives.
But if after pre-filter and RO treatments, if testing reveals additional, non-removables...,
we usually don't use that water. It's quicker and cheaper to pass and just go get water that RO is effective making acceptable, passing all tests.
Thank you so much for this research you're doing. I have been on the fence for so long about buying a Berkey. But not any more! Now i will definitely wait to see what you find! I have reverse osmosis under my sink, but my interest in a filter is for a grid down situation. I have a Life Straw and a small hiker Katydyn, but would like a bigger unit for everyday home use.
Does the NSF website list the companies they certify? What about Consumer Reports?
It took about 20-30 gallons and a lot of time just to prime the Berkey filters with the accessories that came with it and then had to purchase the one they didn't include. for 200 gallons, the filters would last less than 6 mos per person. $25/month and not totally sure what it's not filtering out.
Sorry that I bought back up filters during scare tactic sales. Thank you for doing this work!
Your videos are great. Pls don't shorten your videos anymore. I would have liked to have heard the remaining stuff on this one.
There is no need to keep your videos under 5 minutes to appease a few complainers. First off… they can watch a 10 minute video in 5 if the increase the speed to 2x. Secondly, this is your channel. Run it your way.
Thankfully I stumbled across your channel while researching water filters. It’s one of those items I’d like to have but the funds aren't available. I appreciate the time and effort you put into researching this and I’ll be following you for updates.
All you have to explain is which filter actually works
I have news for everyone: all purifiers don’t filter as long as they claim, and they don’t filter as much as you like. But then again your tap water is likelier shittier and you survive. The point is that these purifiers are still a good thing for prepper survival. I would buy not buy them for everyday use. It is futile to take contaminants out of tap water and still have a retirement savings. Short term survival is the only place where these costly so-so purifiers can help. And even then I would still boil it.
Thank you for sharing all of your research. You are wonderful for helping others. Despicable that a water filter company would be deceptive, and not just one of them. Like big pharm,it seems.
I appreciate all the research you have done, and bringing the issues the public.
Contemplating van life, now looking at the royal doulton system.
I appreciate you and this info sooo much. I've been wanting to purchase a Berkey due to all my Homesteaders I watch have and use them faithfully. Most have sicknesses that water contaminants increase the symptoms so they 'LOVE' their Berkeys I'm trying to contact them to get your videos in their eye sight. God bless you!!
Have you tried the water machine? I’m hoping to find a replacement for my Berkey
Thank you for the information. Now, what can I use to either replace the filters, will Royal Doulton work or what should I get? Sorry if I misspelled it.
Robert, I learned an early lesson involving politics. It's called 'the brick wall'. Looks like you're running into the same thing with a class of merchant that has an unwritten (or mebbe a written) rule about advertising. Nobody rocks the boat and all sail on unmolested. You used to see something similar in yellow page advertising. The plumbers, for instance would, most of 'em, would all buy the same size ad. Then one day a new jackleg outfit would come along and buy a BIGGER ad which would force the others to follow suit. Get what I'm saying? They'd leave well enough alone as long as possible. That's what I'm seeing after viewing your sterling but unrewarded work.
Early this summer using 5 gallon buckets I made a water thingy using the device with the best claim of all...the Sawyer. Luckily the water source that would be put into use here is an eternally flowing nearby underground waterway with good water even before it's filtered. Again I commend you for your super work. It really shouldn't fall to you to have to step in and do the work others are PAID to do.
How about information on what is a good water filter system
I wonder what are the adequately tested water filtration systems and companies. Too many people think their water is purified, but they're still drinking fluoride.... And, yes, it would be great to be able to refurbish a Berkey system with a filter that works..!!
Thank you for doing the work on this. I have been disappointed with my last filters from Berkey so was starting the search for a replacement. You've saved me a lot of work. How very upsetting! Well, for now, at least the water tastes better after having been filtered through the Berkey filters.
Thanks for your research and hard work. What a murky world water filtration is. I recently purchased a waterdrop lucid pitcher which I watched a youtuber get lab results on. It's supposed to only be good for roughly 200 gallons but water definitely tastes better and the results were good. I came to the conclusion that I may aswell buy lots of new pitcher filters instead of buying an expensive water filter that probably lasts the same amount of time.
I think that there needs to be a fresh lab test done on each filter so that we know the truth and everybody should stop buying them until then.
Many years ago I worked for a filtration company called Pall Filtration and they did lots of beverage filters. I don't know why I don't hear that name mentioned ever.
I watched a video from Project Farm "Best Water Filter? Brita, ZeroWater, PUR, Berkey, Aquaphor, AquaTrue" and went with the Zero.
I've used a Zero pitcher for many years through many filters, I have friends with Berkey and others, and I have had the best experience for the least amount of money among those I know. I do keep it refrigerated, though, because that mass of materials through all their filtering stages can start giving the water an off-odor or -taste if it's just left sitting in a warm environment for long periods without much volume going through it.
@@ReflectedMiles our filtered water doesn't last that long we're big water drinkers
@@ReflectedMiles I wonder if anyone is tested the Nieken gravity filters against like the zero and the Berkeley I wonder how that would test would come out.
@@zamis21 I don't know, but if you use a lot of water as you indicate, I think the Nikken filters are quite a bit more expensive. There are multiple NSF certifications on these filters and I'm not sure how they compare on those, and their relevance in categories to each other, either.
What are the two you’re testing out? Thank you for your hard work!
Thank you for this, you doing us a real service.
It's not just the water filter industry. I used to work with money counting equipment for casinos, and I beta tested a new product with a customer that was supposed to meet the high accuracy standards listed on all the brochures of their other products. I was the person who was gathering all the raw data and I took the time to crunch the numbers myself before forwarding it on to the manufacturer. Needless to say, they fudged the data to make the equipment seem better than it actually was during my field testing. Everything is a scam nowadays :(
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Companies will use any tactic to make a sale. It's greed pure and simple. There needs to be more lawsuits suing these companies that advertise one thing and sell an inferior product. It used be that you could sue for false advertising
I literally just bought berkey filters again. I listened to so many reviews many years ago and scientists uncle looked into them and at first thought they are great but noticed it was turning water very alkaline? Could not find anything I thought better. Looking forward to next posting thank you for posting
Have you looked at other people that have been testing to Berkey and they're coming out fine? Or you just listening to this guy who seems to be angry at all filters? Is he getting paid to bring up all this bull crap I don't know just seems a little weird that now it's coming out by one person
@@bettymcclellan2164 Have you checked out the legal documents on this suit against Berkey? --- If not, then what you're spewing is UNinformed comments mixed with Anger.
I appreciate your videos. As a result of the Berkey vid, we're not buying one. We MAY install an RO unit. Or not. For now--and maybe indefinitely--we get RO water from nearby grocery stores. 25 to 35 cents/gallon. Yes, you have to haul it, but we go to these stores anyway to buy food, so it's not a major inconvenience. We use RO water for drinking and making coffee, tea, etc. and use a Pur pitcher with the lead reduction filter for water for cooking.
The issue I have with store produced RO water is, who's maintaining the system? That's a critical aspect of RO purifiers and I guess my trust ends there. I know you can't just remove the initial cost of say, a AquaTru countertop RO device, but if you do and only calculate the cost of replacement filters, the per gallon price is less than 10¢. I look at the initial cost for the device like a one time expense for any other "kitchen" item (i.e. coffee maker, mixer, toaster oven, etc.). If you use the cost of a KitchenAid mixer to get the average unit price of a baked cake... you get the idea. 😉
I appreciate you sharing this information and calling them out. I distill my own water (add my own minerals, homemade "sole" from real salt) but have a zero water as back up if needed but wanted a bigger option that doesn't need electricity....guess I'm out of luck.
CORRECT!!!! My alexapure filter broke after three months!
your doing a great job. keep up the good work.
Thank you for your hard work and time!
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Thank you once again 🙏🙏🙏
Have you researched the Sawyer or Lifestraw? I couldn't afford much so I bought a Sawyer and attached it to a 2litter soda bottle with the bottom cut out. I inverted it on top of a 5 gallon bottle and filter through that. The filter seemed to work well for about two weeks. Then needed to be flushed more and more. I smell chlorine in the water so I'm not sure it's doing much. I've only ran tap water through it. I noticed Sawyer and Lifestraw both list that massive amounts of water can be filtered. Reading the fine print this applies only to tap water and not the outdoor water their adds promote.
I paid 120 gbp for two lite life straws hope ive not been lied to to.
This was not boring. Thank you so
Much.
I appreciate this, thanks.
Oh man I've been researching for ages which one is the best,?? Exit fluoride yoo
So , my question is … with your research, who do YOU use ? Who would you feel confident referring?
Check out Aquacera.
It's so jacked up!
Zero water is what I use. They give you a water meter to test the water so you know when you need to change the filter..
It doesn’t filter out fluoride. That just tell you if there are any dissolved particles in the water. A lot of contaminates and impurities aren’t “dissolved”
@@mindyjay77 I don't know I've always lived on well water
Robert, what are the two filters that, while not perfect, are at least okey? (Thanks for your videos! I learn a lot!)
Have you looked into the British Berkefeld? It looks like a berkey and their filters are interchangeable with berkey.
I’m curious about this, also.
The 7" Doulton/Berkfeld elements work just fine in a Berkey (as far as size). I've read they fail the red dye test, but many filters do, I'm only filtering well/rain water mainly and I'm probably reasonably safe from nonsense like hexavalent chromium and the like where I am, I'm more worried about bacteria - the Superstearasyl filters will accomplish that just fine.
If you want the purest water then you want an RO system or buy a distilling system (though I'd still recommend filtering water before the distiller just to get the bulk of impurities out).
What about The Water Machine that I have been seeing on fb?
Thank you. I'm not happy to know that I dragged my Berkey all over the world thinking I was getting clean water. My newest batch of filters were carried from Canada to India for me just last week. 😒
Same here dragged that thing Everywhere...
Please let us know if you find good filters. Makes me mad cause I have a case of black filters still stocked back. Hope they win the class the class action lawsuit. Thanks for posting this info
Not boring. Very helpful
Glad I found this before I got one.
I just watched a video from another creator where the berkey filter actually put aluminum in the water to the amount of four hundred times over the limit of what is healthy so I guess while the the filter removed about fifty percent of the fluoride it added a ton of aluminum. The creator did not know if this was a defective filter or not but this freaked me out.
Thank you for your extensive research and truth finding! I wish you much success!
This video was very helpful. My Big Berky filter failed way before its advertised life span. I noticed an odd taste in the water. This could have been catastrophic in a grid down situation. I would be very interested in your opinion of Sawyer filters.
Much respect from Tennessee.
OUTSTANDING WORK!!!
Thanks for doing all this, I have a deep well that's unfiltered, I was considering the Berkey system until seeing your videos, since then been looking at the Zero filters, however I do not like the fact they're all plastic and BPH is a concern, this is the primary reason for considering the Berkey system, stainless steel, no plastic,,,
Keep up the most excellent work and keep fighting the good fight!!!!!
So what are the top 3 gravity fed filter alternatives to Berkey/Alexapure, etc??? What would be a good substitute?
Wow I just considered buying a big Berkey water filter set. You saved me! Thanks for this!
I love your videos. I am very angry, I have used Berky for years because I have serious autoimmune issues. WHAT filter would you recommend?
Have you checked lifestraw products?
At over 100 dollars per filter that pisses me off. Everything is a scam. Glad to have someone paying attention.
Does anyone know have a link to join the Berkey class action?
Thanks for your video. What options would you recommend?
I bought a joy pur, on city water, before I had algae growing in my water jug. After joypur, no more algae.
In addition to this problem with testing data. Would a lot not depend on the quality of the water which is being filtered? The more contaminated the water the quicker the filter would become ineffective?
"Project Farm" did a test on water filters over a year ago. Berky was mid grade at best in every test. Check out his video.
When you get a berkey black filter, you do a red dye test to see if it works properly. Ive had 3 sets of berkey black filters fail the red dye test after only 3 months of filtering ONLY tap water.
I recently bought a Alexapure and not happy with it at all. The company doesn't stand behind their products and will not return any of it.
What I don't understand is that on testing with a meter that just measure particulates, there is more stuff in the water after going threw the filter.
And there are people who swear by these water filters. But unfortunately they only check the water when they first get them, never months after use.
And curious as to why the cheap filters take out calcium, but these expensive ones don't. How is that possible?
Was the only reason I bought one in the first place, my water was ruining my electric kettle and coffee machine.
Wow. 🤯
How does carbon or ceramic filters with a limit of 0.2 microns filter out 99%+ of viruses that are 0.04 microns?
Just what we all need........anecdotal filters. Can hardly wait.
I'm trying to find the best option for a water filter ( over the counter). I looked into aquasana and aquaTru but all their pitchers are plastic? no glass or stainless steel? There is no company offering a safe material for their pitchers? I also see that the filters are made with plastic so how can they claim to be safe for microand nanoplastics? I'd like to hear your thoughts. Thank you.
Cannot buy or locate ANY ProOne water filters. I purchased two pro one replacement filters seven weeks ago and they are nowhere to be found. They never arrived and I have no where else to look.