At 3:11. Your suggestion that Boroux integrate flouride filtration in their basic foundation filters is brilliant. No one wants plastic filters sitting in room temperature water all day every day. Right now, Berkey, like Kleenex, has name recognition. It will be difficult to knock Berkey off the throne. Boroux has a chance, however. I hope they listen to you.
@practicalguy973
Ай бұрын
What if you want fluoride? Fluoride is essential for teeth health and reducing decay. I dont particularity eat much foods rich with fluoride so I use the black Berkey filters without the fluoride attachment. The water the comes out of my city tap has regulated safe fluoride levels. I realize fluoride has health risks but so do many things taken in excess.
@davidhunternyc1
Ай бұрын
@@practicalguy973 There's fluoride in toothpaste and you can't control how much fluoride is in your water. Secondly, fluoride deficiencies may be old science. Some studies say that you don't need fluoride. Other studies say that fluoride is a health hazard. I'm not a scientist so of course, I can't say one way or the other. What I don't like at all about the fluoride filters in the Berkey is that the plastic filter sits in your filtered water, negating the use of the stainless steel tank. At least with plastic water pitchers, they sit in refrigerator and cool temperatures lessens the amount of chemicals leached into your water. The Berkey counter top plastic flouride filters sit at room temperature.
@practicalguy973
Ай бұрын
@@davidhunternyc1 Studies prove the point they set out validate usually from set parameters that help them achieve their goals which might not even be valid in another study. This is why there is so much conflicting information and one study that contradicts another completely like the ones you point out. Fluoride like mostly any other natural mineral is absorbed through the gut. Tooth paste isn't something I eat nor should anyone. The fact is there is fluoride stored in your teeth and even more in the body and we want to maintain that balance. I tend to think about the facts we know like how much of set minerals are in the body and I cant trust all the back and forth movements and studies. With modern diets we have our teeth last longer than ever before. I think this is why fluoride was put in tap water so I will go with that at least for now. I have a water pitcher in the fridge as it makes sense to allow chemicals to evaporate and lessens the chances of bacterial growth being in a cold environment.
@practicalguy973
Ай бұрын
@@davidhunternyc1 Unfortunately I can't respond to you in any way that I want, my comments are deleted on what I want to say next.
@debluetailfly
Ай бұрын
@@practicalguy973 flouride is bad stuff. If you insist on using it, you can always apply it topically.
@Boroux
Ай бұрын
Great video! Thanks for the review. We have lots of plans in the works to continue to improve our products!
@waterfilterguru
Ай бұрын
Excited to see what's coming!
@JeffBrauss
Ай бұрын
Just preordered a set of these filters, after watching your review. I’ve been on a Berkey filter back order list now for weeks, and I’m over it. Also tired of constantly wondering where the third party Berkey supplier is actually getting their filters. Thanks for the recommendation 👍🏼
@waterfilterguru
Ай бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@kyledurning
21 сағат бұрын
Go to a dollar store or similar store and find 2 big glass jugs or pitchers. then use the top part over the glass jug, with a timer. that way you can measure flow.
@r.vangestel4331
Ай бұрын
A big one for many folks.....the filters are not capable of reducing fluoride. Obviously....Activated Carbon is NOT an effective media to remove added or naturally occuring fluoride. A little google search on Activated Carbon could have already debunked that. Actived Carbon loses its capacity to filter Fluoride after 200-300 liters. Incorporating activated aluminium into the activated carbon might work but I guess these filters will be way more expensive (due to the complexity) and the replacement interval very short due to the activated aluminum running out of its adsorption capacity. In the end, we will then be complaing about the price of the filters. There is simply no one-fits-all-solution. In my opinion Boroux does a very neat job on explaining what to expect from these filters. Secondly, filter lifespan depends on YOUR use case. Meaning, type of water filtered and therefore the lifespan is determined by the contaminent(s) you're trying to remove.
@waterfilterguru
Ай бұрын
Excellent summary! 👌
@bread_n_butter8614
24 күн бұрын
isn't water distillation "fits all" solution?
@tommcstacker4216
Ай бұрын
Thank you for your time and videos.
@waterfilterguru
Ай бұрын
You're welcome, thank you for watching!
@LofiLoverboy
Ай бұрын
Your videos are so helpful. Are you planning on testing berkefeld British waterfilters at any point as they are the only gravity system with some of those certifications that I'm aware of? Thanks so much
@MnMVelasquez-kp4cm
Ай бұрын
Great question! I second this! Thank you @waterfilterguru
@waterfilterguru
Ай бұрын
Thanks for the feedback! British Berkefeld is on the list, I'll be working on that one soon.
@LofiLoverboy
Ай бұрын
Thanks so much. Excited to hear your thoughts and see your test results. I have been using mine for a few weeks and enjoying it.
@GreenWitch1
Ай бұрын
@@waterfilterguruIm interested in that too! I just installed the Waterdrop filters, but I like what I’ve learned about the Berkefeld ceramic filters for severe reasons, not the least of which is that they remove fluoride with the additional plastic filters.
@joes9545
Ай бұрын
@@waterfilterguruThat would be much appreciated!!
@ethimself5064
Ай бұрын
I never did trust the Berkley's and after watching the last vid👍
@practicalguy973
Ай бұрын
I find its hard to trust where the filters come from with Berkey. Its all 3rd party sellers in my country and I'm never trusting the temptation for sellers to get fakes and make a ton of money.
@waterfilterguru
Ай бұрын
Berkey is only sold through distributors - the manufacturer does not sell direct to customer
@btorr2945
Ай бұрын
I just replaced my 3-1/2 year old Berkey filters with the Boroux filters. I still kept the Berkey filters. Customer service is over eager to help. Long story with preorder questions to reviewing their filters. So I’ll just get to the point. If you have the time, you could always prime the filters by submerging the filters for a few hours or until they no longer float.
@ethimself5064
Ай бұрын
@@waterfilterguru Like near anything else
@kimberlyferrier1312
22 күн бұрын
the primer bulb accessory from Berkey is a worthwhile investment if you don't have a faucet that works with the little flat donut thing. the primer is quick and you don't spray water all over the place.
@waterfilterguru
22 күн бұрын
The same blue primer tool comes with the Boroux filters
@ghmichel72
Ай бұрын
I just jumped into the 🕳 🐇 on water filters by binging your videos ✊🏾 Do you plan on reviewing whole house water filtration?
@waterfilterguru
Ай бұрын
I've installed and tested a number of whole house water treatment systems already! Just search the channel for the keyword 'whole house' What water issues are you trying to address with a whole house system?
@soy_red
9 күн бұрын
I just got Berkefeld which is British and shipped from NL in Europe so no customs charges
@waterfilterguru
8 күн бұрын
I'll be testing their filters soon!
@soy_red
8 күн бұрын
@@waterfilterguru The Ultra Sterasyl filters are NSF 42, NSF 53 and NSF 372 certified.
@GreenWitch1
Ай бұрын
Have you tested the Berkefeld ceramic filters?
@waterfilterguru
Ай бұрын
Not yet - it's on the list!
@garygrose6351
Ай бұрын
Keep up the good work, thank you! From the Banks of the Northfork of the red river, Oklahoma side!
@waterfilterguru
Ай бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@castanose8304
Ай бұрын
Love your content! Do you have any plans to test shower filters? I’d love to see your input on this. Thank you!
@waterfilterguru
Ай бұрын
I do! Are there any you'd like to see tested specifically?
@Giselexstorm
Ай бұрын
Berkey shower filter!
@sunmoonvirgo
20 күн бұрын
Excellent balanced review. Thank you
@waterfilterguru
20 күн бұрын
You're welcome, thanks for watching
@debluetailfly
Ай бұрын
Instead of using a slow spray nozzle, set the unit on the counter, use a pitcher or bowl to catch water from the faucet, pour into the unit, repeat until the unit is filled.
@waterfilterguru
Ай бұрын
Great idea!
@toddswisher
Ай бұрын
That's what I do.
@waterfilterguru
Ай бұрын
@@toddswisher How many pitchers does it take to fully fill your filter system top reservoir?
@toddswisher
Ай бұрын
@@waterfilterguru I have a Berkey with Pro Ones at the moment. I have Boroux filters to istall soon. I believe it's about six 1/2 gallon pitcher fills to fill it. I'll count next time and let you know for sure.
@toddswisher
Ай бұрын
@@waterfilterguru I filled it last night and it took five 1/2 gallon pitchers. And I like to top it off, so another about 1/2 cup.
@toddswisher
Ай бұрын
Can you tell me what filters are the best ones to buy that fit a Berkey? I've purchased Berkey, Pro One and Boroux. It'd be fabulous to know which one is better. Of these 3... or another brand? Please shed some light. Most of us don't test and wouldn't, know how anyway! tia.
@waterfilterguru
Ай бұрын
This depends - what contaminants are in your water you are trying to address?
@toddswisher
Ай бұрын
@@waterfilterguru I have never tested my water, so I don't have any in mind. I was hoping that one brand stands out over all the others. Is that not something that can be answered without knowing your water breakdown?
@waterfilterguru
Ай бұрын
@@toddswisher Unfortunately there is no "one size fits all" water filter. Without knowing what contaminants are in the water, you may or may not end up getting a system capable of addressing them
@thelast1900
Ай бұрын
Do it with lake or pond water. Run the tests versus Berkley.
@waterfilterguru
Ай бұрын
It shouldn't be used to filter untreated pond water
@paul1515-s6n
Ай бұрын
Curious about your thoughts on this vs the king water drop? The king had full fluoride removal in your other tests but this has various other benefits. There is certainly a cost difference. The water drops do seem to filter incredibly quickly, almost to the point it seems questionable.
@waterfilterguru
Ай бұрын
King tank filters performed well, but the vessel itself is poorer quality than Boroux. If you want to reduce fluoride you need the extra filters which, just like Berkey, sit down in the filtered water in the lower chamber. Less than ideal
@brendenbrandi
29 күн бұрын
I’d be interested to see how the Cobalt level is in a few weeks to months
@waterfilterguru
29 күн бұрын
As would I - I wonder if it will decrease
@tannifae
Ай бұрын
Do you cover water distilling? New to this channel. I want a water distilling system for showering.
@waterfilterguru
Ай бұрын
There is no such a thing as a water distillation system for showering. Water distillation is a time and energy intensive process, taking on average 6-8 hours to distill just one gallon of water. It is one of the best methods for creating purified water.
@spaceprepper3657
Ай бұрын
Great information. God bless 😊.
@waterfilterguru
Ай бұрын
Glad you liked it!
@ic7954
Ай бұрын
Water filter guru, can you investigate water bottles with filters? That ones, where you have to suck water through the straw. I just bought Epic water filter bottle, but after filling it with tap water could still smell chlorine. Actually I would like to find the drop in filter, and then drink from any bottle or glass without any straw. I had something like that before, it’s called GoPure. But I doubt that it does the job they promised. Thanks.
@waterfilterguru
Ай бұрын
This is already on the to-do list! Thanks for your request and suggestion
@cherylwilliams4738
24 күн бұрын
@@waterfilterguruwill you test LIFE STRAWS?
@waterfilterguru
24 күн бұрын
@@cherylwilliams4738 Yes, at some point
@PardieDiem
Ай бұрын
I have a filter on my sink faucet and then filter that water in the Berkey. Hopefully filtering water twice is removing most contaminants, but who knows. I've been using the ceramic filters. Are they any good?
@waterfilterguru
Ай бұрын
Pre-filtering can help depending on what contaminants are present, and the filter being used. By pre-filtering, you'll also extend the media lifespan of the subsequent filter. Which ceramic filters have you been using exactly?
@russellwolter5153
Ай бұрын
23 inches plus a foot so you can get a bottle under it puts it almost tall enough to need a step ladder to fill it. The designs like this are a deal breaker for me. Make one that I can set on the counter and get a water bottle under it.
@waterfilterguru
Ай бұрын
Sounds like a direct connect system that filters the cold water at your kitchen sink on demand using pressure might be a better fit for you. These systems don't require an invasive install, and are easy to use. Check out my recent video where I installed and tested one kzitem.info/news/bejne/2oWpma2KqnZ9gn4
@wolf-ls7jx
Ай бұрын
To be honest, these systems are to be used for grid down, survival, back country situations. Fluoride reduction is not really an issue. If you want fluoride reduction in a home, get an RO system.
@waterfilterguru
Ай бұрын
Agreed, RO is the best treatment method for fluoride reduction. It's important to always have a proper method of disinfection in addition to gravity fed filters like BOROUX for emergency preparedness or off grid use - like boiling, UV, or chemical treatment
@clint1261
Ай бұрын
Nobody fills a gravity fed* (corrected) system in a sink with a "spigot". You fill a pitcher and pour it in. Been using my system almost 15 years. Over last two years i use a distiller on the back end. Costs...but so does cancer
@waterfilterguru
Ай бұрын
Which countertop reverse osmosis system have you been using for 15 years?
@clint1261
Ай бұрын
@waterfilterguru Berkey. Not bragging on them since their lack of transparency has me using a distiller to make my water 100% pure. Just saying. Putting that system in a sink is a tough way to fill it.
@waterfilterguru
Ай бұрын
@@clint1261 Just to clarify, Berkey is not a reverse osmosis system - it's a gravity-fed system that uses carbon adsorption and ion exchange media
@clint1261
Ай бұрын
@waterfilterguru you're correct. For some dang reason, I keep calling it a reverse osmosis system...though I've been using this dang thing for 15+ years. 😅 Oh well. Can't win em all
@waterfilterguru
Ай бұрын
@@clint1261 😉anyway, back to your comment about filling the system with a pitcher. How many times do you have to fill the pitcher to get the top reservoir of your filter system full?
@falconeer1808
11 сағат бұрын
When its new it should be good, after few years everythings change😅
@waterfilterguru
4 сағат бұрын
It's more a function of usage (volume filtered and contaminants present in the source water), rather than time
@rangeman1566
Ай бұрын
So which filters are best for surface water
@waterfilterguru
Ай бұрын
Multiple stages of filtration & disinfection: - A filter to remove sediment and suspended solids, this can even be a piece of cloth. - A proper method of disinfection (chemical, UV or boiling) - A carbon filter to reduce any organic chemicals present Check out this video for a more in-depth explanation: kzitem.info/news/bejne/o6qn16uamJV9nHY
@ucuniversity2869
19 күн бұрын
I remember when I bought my Alexapur they were advertising 5000 gallons per filter. Now they say 200 gallons or three months. They're all full of BS.
@waterfilterguru
18 күн бұрын
Unfortunately a common trend I've seen in the industry
@hallieanderson9387
Ай бұрын
Thoughts on the pureone filters? Also- any flouride shower filters youd recommend?
@waterfilterguru
Ай бұрын
Do you mean ProOne? If so, check out this video about my testing kzitem.info/news/bejne/lp5una5oq3Nngpw There are not any shower filters capable of reducing fluoride, to my knowledge. The primary route of exposure to fluoride is through ingestion - so just don't drink the shower water 😉
@hallieanderson9387
Ай бұрын
For city water what filters would you recommend? We currently have a berkey filter system but am trying to find replacement after learning of the aluminum problem in the flouride filter.
@waterfilterguru
Ай бұрын
@@hallieanderson9387 What contaminants are present that need to be addressed?
@hallieanderson9387
Ай бұрын
@@waterfilterguru flouride, chlorine and pfas being the main concerns but to get as much of the other garbage out is always a plus.
@hallieanderson9387
Ай бұрын
@@waterfilterguru we also own the home but are on a bit of a budget.
@jerimow8400
Ай бұрын
❤❤. Thanks. ❤❤
@waterfilterguru
Ай бұрын
You're welcome 😊
@waterfilterguru
Ай бұрын
You're welcome 😊
@lukelucy1980
21 сағат бұрын
What happened to Berkey?
@waterfilterguru
18 сағат бұрын
A number of things. Stay tuned for an upcoming video about just that!
@lukelucy1980
18 сағат бұрын
@@waterfilterguru will look forward to it.
@laurengarrett9005
Ай бұрын
Pro one had fluoride within their filters so no extra filters.
@laurengarrett9005
Ай бұрын
And pro one priming is super easy.
@laurengarrett9005
Ай бұрын
Pro one is nsf certified filters more than berkey and priming is easy.
@waterfilterguru
Ай бұрын
Just to clarify, ProOne filters are certified under NSF 42 for *materials requirements only* - they are not actually performance certified for any contaminant reduction, as of now
@misstresst
Ай бұрын
These filter uranium?
@waterfilterguru
Ай бұрын
See 5:39
@misstresst
Ай бұрын
Well,I got 6 of these black filters in my Berkey unit,and just got the uranium test back. The acceptable amount is .030,and my test came back .049. granted,it's better than my first test months ago with just two black filters. The test came back at .93. so. So much for that. It's depressing. I love the taste of Berkey water.
@Baruch-Hashem
Ай бұрын
These filters are inferior to a water distiller and by a long shot. The only downside, they need electricity. The reason you do not hear about them is they do not result in recurring sales of filter materials which made these big business. Do your own research, you want to remove the forever chemicals, dangerous minerals, fluorides, pharmaceuticals, and biologic activity, go distilled. I add a pinch of salt to add a little flavor and make it more rapidly absorbed by our bodies. Once you know how much superior home distillers are, you will see these stack filters are just not worth it. Reverse osmosis work well, but then you have to keep buying refills. Distilled 100% ! It removes everything but H2O . Do your research, you will leave these filter systems as even a consideration.
@mysticshadow425
Ай бұрын
Thank you for the information. I am new to this and I was not aware of distillers. Can you recommend a brand please?
@derbybOyzZ
Ай бұрын
you need double distillation due to different boiling points of pesticides in water.
@waterfilterguru
Ай бұрын
While distillation is one of the best methods for purifying water, it's good to note it's drawbacks as well. It's an time intensive process, requiring 6-8 hours to distill just one gallon of water. There are some contaminants (VOCs) which are able to evaporate with the water, so make sure to look for a distiller that includes a post-distillation activated carbon filter. Distilling water demineralizes it, so some folks may want to consider remineralizing before consumption.
@toddswisher
Ай бұрын
You strip the water of essential minerals with distillation. So it's fine if you supplement with minerals. Correct me if I'm wrong, but filtering doesn't do that.
@clint1261
Ай бұрын
Yep. My distiller changed everything. I do use my gravity fed system on the front end.
@vaughan2203
Ай бұрын
Do the Boroux filters fit in my Berkey?
@waterfilterguru
Ай бұрын
Yes
@pistachio57
15 күн бұрын
Looks like the Borough actually has more plastic in the base, which might add to the microplastics that may end up in the filtered water. It would be great if they all could come up with a no plastic base (other than the threading screw). I suppose stainless steel would be the only answer, which would add greatly to the cost.
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