Brita Water Pitcher Filter Review: Is It Worth It?

[@ChavezDIY]

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[@shaun9107]

the slower the filter the better it is

[@ChavezDIY]

That's a good point!

[@arizonarangerwiththebigiro4285]

Yeah some fools complains in reviews that their filters are slow... makes me so annoyed the level of ignorance

[@strnvii]

He was being sarcastic

[@shaun9107]

@@ChavezDIY just received your reply , I am a fish keeper . Filter the water as many times as you can , once is not enough . The black carbon filter will last a very long time . That digital counter dose not know anything about the filter .

[@AAGRACEUPONGRACE]

@@shaun9107 That's interesting that you have said this about changing the filters. I actually came to this video to try get info on if the filters really do need changing as soon as the digital monitors prompts it. I tend to use it for longer anyway but thought it was a bad idea. My filters last about a month and I use for about 7 weeks. But I guess Britta wanna make that extra coin somehow.

[@chillytoes337]

Thanks for the "tests". If you want more water faster get the larger Brita, 1.13 gallons. I fill mine up when it gets about 2/3 empty and it's ready the next time I go back to use it. It's very convenient! I use it for iced tea water, for Crystal Light water, etc. and I put that container in the fridge so it's always cold. Better than drinking soft drinks all summer, and cheaper too!

[@ChavezDIY]

My wife upgraded us to the larger dispenser type that looks like a rectangle and I like it better than the pitcher. We refill the new one less often and its easier to pour water from. Soft drinks don't even quench your thirst like water. I'm not a fan of soft drinks.

[@dogsavethequeen7689]

Interesting. I came here for confirmation. Been using one of these for a few months now. I can tell just by smelling what comes out of the tap vs. the Brita. Huge difference. Can't believe I was drinking it unfiltered for years.

[@ChavezDIY]

I grew up drinking unfiltered water in Los Angeles, haha. My dad would buy filtered water but as a kid and teenager I couldn't taste the difference. I decided to try this filter as an experiment because I know Costco has a rigorous process before they allow products in their store so I figured if its at Costco it's gotta be good. I was pleasantly surprised by the results and now I can't go back to tap water and I can taste the difference right away. My son accidentally dropped the pitcher and it broke, so we upgraded to the dispenser and I'm very happy with it.

[@oakiron6455]

"i just want to have a drink bro."

[@ChavezDIY]

True story ;D

[@qveenissac]

@@ChavezDIY legit exactly what I said in my head (paired w a snort laugh)

[@ChavezDIY]

@@qveenissac LOL! snort laugh, that's so cute!

[@RubberWilbur]

IT doesn't filter lead. I would recommend if you are using from the tap to let the water run for about 2 minutes before collecting.

[@zeveldaknowes4430]

thank you!!!!

[@willgaukler8979]

... if you are paying sewer and water this running 3 minutes it money down the drain tho ...

[@RubberWilbur]

@@willgaukler8979 running water for 2 minutes wouldnt even be 1 cent

[@brockdt]

Our water is supplied from a municipal well. It has an odd taste that I just can't stomach. We had been buying plastic bottle water for drinking, and were considering a reverse osmosis system. Friends and family kept talking about how well the Brita filters work, but I was always skeptical. My wife finally talked me into buying a Brita at Costco. I was surprised at the tremendous improvement in taste of our water, and I will now stop buying bottled water. Our refrigerator also came with a water filter that I never installed, so I will have to try that out too. Happy customer.

[@ChavezDIY]

Glad to hear you're a happy customer! Brita filters work good, but you'll have to use a new filter about every two months. We upgraded to a Brita dispenser and are very happy with it. I didn't like my GE refrigerator filter so I stopped using it.

[@Judgemental_Crow]

Did you buy the pitcher or faucet system?

[@misterm1336]

It should be slow while it goes throught the filtering process or the contaminants will not be filtered.

[@ChavezDIY]

Yes, thanks for clarifying that, I am learning these things as I use these water filters more.

[@joansmith7475]

You think that's slow? Wow. Try using Clearly Water filters. They are slow, but that means it's working and filtering correctly.

[@ChavezDIY]

Yes, when I made the video I thought it was slow. After making the video I am learning that slow filtering is a good thing. My only comparison at the time was the refrigerator filters and those don't seem to slow filter, they fast filter so that's what I was expecting. Live and learn.

[@VictorF0326]

This is only a ppm test, which only tests generally the change in conductivity of the water due to ionizing components or possibly metals mixed in the water. It doesn't test for bacterial problems, although it may act as an indicator in some cases due to their waste products etc. Which is probably why big water companies haven't taken down this video yet, although I'm sure the channel master already got some "contact" from them to suggest such things.

[@ChavezDIY]

Tap water quality varies from town to town due in part to the source and sanitation process. Your water provider should be able to give you reports on your water if you have concerns about your water. I'm sure you can also send your own water to a lab to get it tested.

[@HamsterLife_EnglishLearning]

Some of the skinnier versions the handle stays on the pitcher when taking it apart. Some the whole white part comes off. In mine that is skinny in width and 2 years old the white part of the handle stays on and the rest of it snaps out to clean inside.

[@ChavezDIY]

Yes, that's right. On my pitcher, when I had it, the handle part wouldn't come out. But the inside part would come out to clean it.

[@qveenissac]

On a real note does the lid stay open if u press the button so u can fill it w tap water w/o standing there holding the button? Or must thou pressith thy button til filled?

[@ChavezDIY]

There are different lid designs and they've gotten better over time. The first Brita pitcher I owned I did have a button that you needed to press down to lift the lid while refilling it. I believe for the one in this video, its a flap in the top center that drops down as the water lands on it and allows the water to enter the container. The flap lifts back up as you fill it to the top and when you stop pouring in water.

[@TheBegoing]

Picked this pitcher up from a thrift store and was curious about it. Probably better products but for less than $9 for pitcher and filter I won't complain not to mention the tree hugger factor on thesr

[@ChavezDIY]

That's a sweet deal for the pitcher! My son accidentally broke this one so now I am using the larger rectangular one that has a spigot.

[@cindylouwho9464]

I can’t seem to get the filter in securely. I line up the filter with the grid, push firmly, but it still does not grip and water goes down the sides of the filter.

[@ChavezDIY]

That's odd. Lift and turn the filter a quarter turn in either direction to see if it goes down further. It only goes in one way.

[@ericbond5276]

I went to Target today and bot a pitcher for $25 and Target's compatible filters 2 in a box for $10. You don't need to insert in the grooves. I am guessing you keep the filter in the pitcher. I am not pressing the timing device. Mucho Gracias for your informative video. I read on the internet Brita pitchers plastic are BPA free.

[@ChavezDIY]

Awesome! The timer is not reliable, can't replace the batteries. I just note the installation date on Google keep. I buy Amazon basics compatible filters and it seems like they last longer than the Brita filters.

[@ericbond5276]

@@ChavezDIY I'll write the date down. I didn't know about batteries. Hopefully, I'll stay away from soda pop. I'll use the water when I make cucumber agua with a squeeze of lime and 1/2 pack of Stevia.

[@dhspeller]

The one I had said to also let soak for 10 minutes.... But I'm confused about how high to fill the pitcher. like all the way? or just to the bottom of the filter Base😊

[@ChavezDIY]

I added water until the water in the pitcher goes up to about half an inch before the bottom of the reservoir on top. In the thumbnail of the video you can see how much I filled it. It's okay if the filter is submerged in water.

[@stickersdogcat42]

So the Costco water is the best? Might as well drink that instead of the Brita since a whole pack of bottles is like $2-$4. Assuming one doesn't care about the whole environmental aspect of it though.

[@ChavezDIY]

Haha, that's right, assuming you dont care about the environment the costco bottled water is the cleanest. The city water is already safe to drink, the filters just make it cleaner and cosmetically (odor and color) nicer. Keep in mind that the bottled water is purified and in order to achieve this, you need something like a Reverse Osmosis system and that creates waste water in the process (and it goes out the drain). Its like consuming two bottles of regular water for each purified bottle of water you drink. The Brita doesn't produce waste water.

[@RheaGo12]

But the environment lol

[@robbydyer4500]

plastic water bottles are probably #1 worst offender for the ocean environment and the factories pollute the air with carcinogens

[@robbydyer4500]

plastic water bottles are probably #1 worst offender for the ocean environment and the factories pollute the air with carcinogens

[@user-gz5xf7us2r]

Please don't opt for the costco option

[@jinxed_jinxed_3443]

I'd be very interested in seeing the comparison with an Epic pure water filter jug ;)

[@ChavezDIY]

JINXED _JINXED_ thanks for the recommendation. I never heard of it. I just found it and added it to my Amazon wishlist. When I'm ready to put in a new Brita filter, I can compare both.

[@jinxed_jinxed_3443]

Sure, another good filter to test is the ZeroWater filter, that evens comes with its own TDS meter lol

[@ChavezDIY]

JINXED _JINXED_ lol. That's awesome that they stand by their product and provide aTDS meter. Just added that to my Amazon wish list too

[@WhitleyAKW]

Does its effectiveness change at all if you run a filtered batch of water through the Brita system again?

[@ChavezDIY]

Good question. By filtered batch are you referring to water from another Brita pitcher? Its a relatively simple product, it has a charcoal/carbon filter that absorbs elements from the water as the water passes through it. So yes it should decrease TDS on prefiltered water. By how much? I don't know. I wouldn't waste my time and money doing it though. Zerowater makes a pitcher filter that brings down TDS levels to purified water levels, but the filters wont last long as some people report 15 days of use before the filter starts making the water "acidic" in taste. Reverse Osmosis system can filter water like bottled water but its more expensive and creates waste water in the process. Its one of those "you get what you pay for" kinda thing. Our bodies need some elements from the water so there are concerns with drinking only purified water. You already pay for safe drinking water through your city taxes. I am happy with the Brita filter removing some and not all elements from the water.

[@WhitleyAKW]

Thank you very much for the information, sir! Yes, I meant running one pitcher's worth of water through the filter (or another filter) again so that water is filtered twice. I agree with you that I wouldn't spend time or effort to try it; I was only just mildly curious if the system acts like a screen where particles of a certain size physically cannot pass through or if it was more like a Swiffer duster which just sort of holds on to whatever it catches regardless of size... I don't know if that makes any sense, but I'm certain it does not make much of a difference for a $5 filter either way From my own experience, I greatly prefer purified bottled water but regularly feel bad about paying for water and wasting plastic, and now I know it wastes water, too! I can tolerate my tap/fridge-filtered water if necessary (first-world problems, right?) but when I've tried the Brita filters in the past, it has made the taste much more tolerable and even enjoyable compared to some bottled waters, which is all that really concerns me. I'm very blessed to live in a place where practically all the water I regularly come into contact with is very safe to drink. My worries about water can be purely cosmetic- the rest is up to God! Thank you for taking the time to perform this experiment, answer questions, and share information about different filtration processes, Mr. Chavez.

[@nancyf.8185]

Anna Fink your comment is epic!

[@raquelbelmontez621]

I fill it last use usually in the mornings since we use it for kurig or tea kettle then set in the refrigerator until the next morning. So the long time filling process is not annoying lol

[@ChavezDIY]

I too have adapted to the long filling times. I just make sure there's always water. My son accidentally dropped the pitcher and it broke so we upgraded to the dispenser and its great because it carries more water. When I make tea I still use tap water out of habit, hehe.

[@bahadurdehar5048]

Hi, please can you do another video and re filter the britax water until get a very low reading.

[@ChavezDIY]

The reading won't go lower than what I listed in the video. If you want a lower reading you can try the Zerowater pitcher filter. Their pitcher brings the water down to about 0 TDS, but there are downsides that go along with it such as it takes longer to filter and people complain about the water turning acidic after a couple of weeks. So while the ZeroWater pitcher may filter more, the filters will not last as long.

[@eac2803]

What about lead & pfoas?

[@ChavezDIY]

Brita claims their filters remove 99% of lead. I have no way to test if that's true. I don't know about filtration related to PFOAs.

[@robd1329]

..curious for answer..but im in Cancun Mexico for the month and brought my Brita with me. Would you or anyone use it for the tap water out here??

[@ChavezDIY]

I never thought about that, but that's a really good idea. When I was in Mexico as a kid, my stomach had a hard time adjusting to the water. Yes, I would.

[@robd1329]

@@ChavezDIY ...i have yet to use it thinking the Brita still wont clean it...im 50/50 on trying it out here

[@razvanv339]

the filter drops in the water some black particles. Are they good for human organism?

[@ChavezDIY]

That is carbon dust from the charcoal filter inside. It might look unappealing, but it's not considered harmful. It's also not a source of nutrition. It's nothing to worry about. Dump out about a quart of filtered water after installing a new filter to remove all the charcoal dust.

[@h.p.dominocus]

i just used mine for the first time and thought it was defective because of how slow it filtered. The larger version i used to have was not like that at all.

[@ChavezDIY]

A lot of people in the comments said that slow filtering is better. If you're in doubt, remove the filter and put it back in. I have the Brita dispenser and it slow filters too.

[@Geoffr524]

I am double filtering now. I start by filling Brita pitcher with regular filter, then pour that into another Brita pitcher, with Long Last filter.

[@ChavezDIY]

I've heard of other people doing the same. I believe the ZeroWater filters remove from minerals from the water. Maybe you try ZeroWater you wouldn't have to double filter, but might have to replace the filters more often.

[@sjsjsdjdjdk3646]

I have a question I bought a Brita filter and I want to know how high I can fill the water up. Will it damage my filter and my water if I fill it up to high? I use the fill line and fill it to the fill line 2 times in one sitting.

[@ChavezDIY]

I fill up until the water level is below the reservoir. You can see it in the thumbnail of the video.

[@gwenjordanisfine50]

You're pronouncing that all wrong. It's not Brighter it's Brita.

[@ChavezDIY]

G J Thanks for confirming that. My wife corrected me after I made the video, lol. It's a short i sound, not the long i sound. Oh well.

[@TheEchovoices]

lolllllllllllllllll so funny u guys are

[@simonasanchez6558]

You are both wrong its brittney.

[@Labios_Rotos]

It's Brittany.

[@juliomarcus]

@@simonasanchez6558 it's Britney!!!!! LOL

[@m.hreels9822]

I got one at Costco too. I don't know how it is yet just trying it now for the first time

[@ChavezDIY]

Awesome. I bought it because the refrigerator filters don't do a good job.

[@m.hreels9822]

@@ChavezDIY that's great! I've been enjoying mine too for the first couple pores mine tasted a little bit carboni tho. But now it tastes perfectly fine

[@jumpingship1362]

Does it filter microbes ? Or still boil the water during times when it's necessary ?.

[@ChavezDIY]

They claim it does, but I wouldn't trust it for microbes. Its better to be safe than sorry, boil it when necessary.

[@Trendle222]

when it drips it only takes a minute man! lol it means its doing its job =) great video btw! ive got a Brita pitcher and "felt" like it was cleaner and taste better than tap, and generally (almost like subconcionslyl) felt it was healthier. Now i know i was right!

[@ChavezDIY]

You are right. I just get impatient sometimes, haha. Someone else told me the same thing about the filtering process. I'm learning that when it comes to filtering, slow is better and normal. My pitcher in the video broke from the top flap. I went to Costco and bought the newer model. Its easier to refill on the new one.

[@Trendle222]

oh cool! thanks for the response,oh btw subbed! keep the vids coming bro! Your doing excellent

[@TheTravelingCyclist1]

This was a very useful video. Brita has a “Longlast” filter that is supposed to be better. Would love to see a comparison and find out if the Longlast is actually better than the standard.

[@ChavezDIY]

Glad to hear it was useful! I've seen the longlast filters but have not purchased them yet. I am also curious if they're worth it. Eventually I will buy some and test them for longevity. I don't think they will filter more, I believe they just last longer.

[@nunyabiznez6381]

This has convinced me to continue drinking purified drinking water and out of buying a Brita filter. I thought this would compare well with bottled water but I see that it is almost as bad as tap water so what is the point?

[@ChavezDIY]

This method of filtering is the simple charcoal filter type where no water is wasted. Bottled water companies use a more complex system called Reverse Osmosis which creates waste water in the process. So with filtered bottled water, yeah you're stripping all the minerals in the water which some are beneficial to our body, and at the same time you're throwing out some water in the form of waste. Keep in mind that in the US, we the taxpayers already pay to treat our water to a degree considered safe by the EPA. So these filters mainly address what are considered "cosmetic" things like color, odor, taste. Why would someone buy a Brita filter? because they filter the water enough to notice a difference in the taste of the water. Bottled water is cleaner, but its also more expensive, creates waste water, and its removes minerals that are healthy to the body.

[@nunyabiznez6381]

@@ChavezDIY I just received two different water filters and three different text kits to test my own water for 22 of the most commonly tested contaminants. Lead, copper, iron and cadmium were all at the most extreme amounts the test strip is capable of registering. I ran my water through the two filters then retested it after the double filtering process and my test strips indicate all 22 parameters are either zero or within safe levels (to the extent the test has the ability to detect). I also went from 922 ppm total dissolved solids to 2 ppm. My water went from smelling and tasting like something out of a sewer or swamp to tasting as good as bottles water. I estimate I will now save 75% or more over the cost of bottled water and eliminate over 2000 bottles going into landfills. I recently learned that 80%+ of what I put into my recycling bin still ends up in landfills and for some odd reason, our county requires by law plastic bottles all go into the recycling bin but when they get to the recycling center they get crushed, go into a dumpster which is transported to a landfill.

[@g00dth3m3]

It just feels like it takes a really long time because it does... 😂

[@ChavezDIY]

Right! I knew I wasn't the only one. Because it takes long I can't let it go empty so I always refill it before it goes empty.

[@g00dth3m3]

@@ChavezDIY I used this pitcher at work, but I decided to purchase the 18 cup pitcher with the spout. This way, I can filter and fill my glass at the same time without worrying about water spilling from the reservoir.

[@ChavezDIY]

@@g00dth3m3 I also have the large spout type dispenser too, its easier to pour water and you refill it less often. My son accidentally dropped and broke the pitcher so we upgraded to the dispenser. I don't think I would buy the pitcher again after using the dispenser.

[@joanengy106]

This video was very informative for me. How do you feel about other filter brands? And what can you advise?

[@ChavezDIY]

Glad it helped. Other pitcher filter brands should be comparative in filtering water. You can only do so much with one small carbon filter. The cheaper brands may cut corners and have poor quality control. Zero Water seemed to have a promising pitcher but the reviews show the filters can last a couple of weeks before water becomes acidic and thus hard to drink. My wife buys bottled water and I drink from my Brita pitcher. If you want bottled water filtration, look into a reverse osmosis system, it will cost a couple hundred and does a great job, but I wont invest in it because it creates waste water in the process.

[@theirishoutdoorcook1207]

Thanks for this informative review. I’m not buying anymore bottle water. ❤️

[@ChavezDIY]

Funny you say that, my wife recently stopped buying bottled water and upgraded us to the larger Brita rectangular water filter that has a spigot. I like this new one, I might to a short video on it.

[@369solomonsrequiem]

Does it take out the fluoride???????

[@ChavezDIY]

Here's something on that from the Brita website, "Note, Brita® filters keep a healthy level of fluoride, a water additive that promotes strong teeth". In other words it does not remove fluoride. You have to use a reverse osmosis or stick to filtered bottled water if you want to eliminate fluoride from your drinking water.

[@SharonCreamer671956]

I bought one and I like it. It is slow to filter through, but, after it's filtered through, and you use a serving, you fill up the reservoir, put it in the fridge and the next time you want to use it, it's ready. The only problem is, you need one container to each person. Also, if you have trouble putting the filter in, it really only goes one way. Next time I am going to try a PUR System. Good test, though.

[@SharonCreamer671956]

Well, what I mean is, the cross cut. I think the filter holder is at a diagonal, and the cross cut only inserts into the filter holder one way.

[@SharonCreamer671956]

Or, try the Zero. That is come out Zero on the videos I just saw.

[@ChavezDIY]

I agree with you on the downside being the amount of water the pitcher can hold. It think its about 10cups. I recently upgraded to the Brita Dispenser and I like it better as it holds more water, 18 cups. Here's my short video on the dispenser kzbin.info/www/bejne/iITNcnqCetCNaJI

[@ChavezDIY]

Yes, the filter can only be fully seated correctly one way.

[@ChavezDIY]

I read many of the reviews on amazon regarding the Zero water filter and its a mixed bag. Sure the TDS levels are much less compared to Brita. But aside from being slower to filter the water, the zero filters will last about two weeks before the water becomes more acidic giving it a undesirable taste. You can track the acidity of the water with a pH meter. If I wanted to test the Zero pitcher, I would definitely use both the TDS meter and pH meter. I don't have much interest in testing it though, haha.

[@teamextreme86]

If you refilter the "filtered water " doe the score go down more ?

[@ChavezDIY]

Theoretically yes because you are removing more elements from the water, but you are also decreasing the lifespan of the filter faster and thereby increasing your cost. I don't recommend it. If you want the best filtration look into Reverse Osmosis filtration systems.

[@teamextreme86]

@@ChavezDIY thank you for the response

[@simonasanchez6558]

Thanks for the video. Im looking for a way to get better tasting coffee. My tap water in arizona is garbage and reverse osmosis makes a boring bland cup of coffee. I just came back from a trip to south dakota and the tap water was really good and the coffee tasted great. Im going to give this method a try.

[@ChavezDIY]

I hope you find your magical cup of coffee. RO pretty much purifies the water removing the elements in it so I can see why your cup of coffee was bland. I'm a tea drinker and I've always used tap water, but now that you mentioned it, I am going to try my tea with water from the pitcher.

[@matt7iron]

@@ChavezDIY hey chavez hey bub is it true that filter does not remove Lead.

[@fahid3342]

So basically water bottles are the best to drink

[@ChavezDIY]

It depends. Water bottles and the water dispensary stores have the most purified forms of water. But there are natural elements in tap water that are helpful to our bodies like calcium, iron, potassium, etc. So doctors don't recommend drinking only pure filtered water because those elements are removed. The water coming from the city is filtered to remove toxins and considered safe for consumption. but it's not purified because the cost to purify is higher and not environmentally friendly. So these water filters are addressing cosmetic aspects of the water (taste, color, odor). Your water company should publish a water report every year so you can see what's in the tap water. These water filters are good enough for me but my girl only drinks bottled water.

[@perkunast9680]

The TDS does not mean anything, it measures the Total dissolved solids. Most of them. are good for you, calcium, magnesium ect. What is it removing anyway, is it adding the glues and chemicals used to make the filter?. Is it subtracting the good stuff with the bad, who knows what its doing that thing wont tell you.

[@ChavezDIY]

TDS means something, it means total dissolved solids. Its like the concentration of elements in the water. I agree with you, I don't have the tools to detect exactly what it is removing. But a filter in essence removes something, so I wanted to check if it in fact is filtering something rather than nothing. I think adding glues and chemicals would increase TDS levels and would be counterproductive to filtering. There was a showerhead filter I tested that actually increased TDS levels (sounds like the scenario you described), so Its not a filter, but more like an additive. Do you use any filters at home? RO?

[@cboakye6980]

Get rid of that garbage..it makes your water acidic..try for yourself!..i tested the ph levels from my tap which was high(7 to8) then put through a Brita and was very low(3-4)...thats no good you don't want to be drinking acidic water.

[@eshreff1]

C Boakye the tap water can have high ph due to chlorine.

[@Labios_Rotos]

In Mother Russia we don't drink water. The water drinks you.

[@fare2muddlin]

@@Labios_Rotos ;-) Duh comrade. Nostrilvya.

[@MS-_-4891]

Thank you

[@luce8733]

Am I supposed to fill the top part twice or only once?

[@ChavezDIY]

I fill the top twice.

[@luce8733]

@@ChavezDIY Thank you

[@Smjourney1223]

Looks like purified water is way better at 15. Amazing. I used a Brita for years and switched to purified water from the store. I am glad I did.

[@ChavezDIY]

Filtered water has the least amount of minerals and other elements. Keep in mind that city water is safe to drink (with exception of Detroit and other cities but that leads to lawsuits). These filters are mostly addressing cosmetic issues. There are people that take supplements of the very same minerals they filter out of their water.

[@calical26]

i have one of those and one on the sink 2 times the clean

[@Nick-Lab]

Its says to flush the 1st 3 fills and there maybe carbon dust in these(safe for plants)... I am sure his results are affected by this

[@ChavezDIY]

I flushed the filter according to the directions, I just didn't show it in the video. I believe you dump out about a gallon of water first before using. The results are more influenced by the quality of your municipal water. Some cities have higher amounts of minerals while others have lower amounts. Since this video I have tested the brita water filters again and got similar results.

[@bugtrap66]

What happens if you filter the GE water through the Brita?

[@ChavezDIY]

I can only guess that it will help filter out stuff even more. Sure you can do both, but that will increase your cost.

[@bugtrap66]

Ok I'll give it a try.@@ChavezDIY

[@sondrag2]

thanks!! i was angry at paying for them..now i feel justified

[@ChavezDIY]

I used to use the General Electric MWF refrigerator filter, but it cost more and doesn't do a good job at filtering. I recently went to Costco to buy another Brita pitcher and they changed the design of the pitcher. I hope this new one is as good as the old one.

[@OBnice777]

can the thing be taken apart? i dont want mold

[@ChavezDIY]

Yes you can pull out the top white reservoir from the clear bottom container.

[@6636860]

How well does it filter the water after one month of regular usage. HOW COME NOBODY DOES THIS TYPE OF REVIEW?

[@ChavezDIY]

I believe the standard filter is rated for 2 months or 40 gallons. We consume about a gallon of water a day altogether so after one month its still good. By 1 month and 3 weeks I can already taste the difference and I need to change the filter. Long term testing takes more time and effort. I make videos part time but I have it down on my to do list to compare ZeroWater with Brita for a month.

[@anngifford9053]

Enjoyed your video and very helpful. Thank you. If you are still using Brita check into Pur my daughter uses it and states it is better. Would love to see a video of you doing the pur against the brita. Looking at getting one of those meters myself

[@ChavezDIY]

Thanks for the feedback! Yes, we are still using the Brita filters, but we are using the dispenser because my son broke the pitcher by accident. It was too heavy and he tried getting water and dropped it. Haven't heard of Pur, but I have heard of ZeroWater as an alternative. While some of the other filters do actually remove more than the Brita filters, the lifespan of their filters is reduced therefore you have to buy more filters. With ZeroWater, people on amazon have said that the water tastes bad when the filter needs to be replaced. Some have suggested that the acidity level increases when the Zerowater filter needs to be replaced. The next time I compare two water filters I plan to use a PH meter in addition to the TDS meter.

[@anngifford9053]

@@ChavezDIY my daughter is a family of 6 and the filter lasts about 2 months same as Brita. She said there were things she didn't like about the Zero. When I am there I like the water from the Pur

[@ChavezDIY]

@@anngifford9053 interesting. I'll have to add it to my list of products to try then.

[@구름같이-g9i]

Replacement light never tells you when to change.

[@ChavezDIY]

I think the light is supposed to be a timer that blinks after about two months of time. 2 months is the estimated average frequency for replacing the filter. The compartment that houses the battery of the light is sealed and not accessible to replace the battery. I don't use the light, I just take a note of the date I change the filter.

[@Relentless.assault]

Is the pitcher glass or plastic?

[@ChavezDIY]

Plastic

[@Relentless.assault]

@@ChavezDIY oh that's unfortunate as I was trying to avoid plastic 😭 haha

[@ChavezDIY]

It's hard to avoid plastic nowadays. I'm drinking water from a plastic cup right now, haha.

[@FoolishInTheEnd]

i wanted to see if boiled water will the number change

[@ChavezDIY]

Good question. The water will remain the same or increase in PPM levels due to the loss of water mass from evaporation and elements/minerals not rising with evaporation. If you capture the steam and drink that, that's like distilled water and that will have much lower ppm levels.

[@Britaaao11120]

My name is Brita

[@ernestocaamano7818]

Other videos showed that Zerowater is way better. I have a GE fridge and didn't know how poor it performed. Thanks for the info.

[@ChavezDIY]

I've looked into Zerowater and decided not to try due to reviews reporting acidic taste in the water after a couple of weeks. So the filters don't last much, take longer to filter the water, but certainly remove more minerals from the water. Its the bad taste that people complain the most about Zerowater. Minerals aren't necessarily a bad thing, people buy supplements of these very same minerals that we are trying to remove from our water. I understand if you have lead, that's a serious concern, but you might wanna get a lawyer to sue the city if that's the case. So most of these filters address cosmetic issues with water. If you want something close to bottled water, you can buy a reverse osmosis system, but I looked into and didn't like that it produces wastewater in the process. I'm happy with the Brita filters. I stopped buying the refrigerator filters.

[@jusindominguez2871]

You should have tried the Water drop, every video shows it has the cleanest water put out. Even for fluoride and chlorophrom

[@MrTonybonez]

I dont think that TDS meter is very accurate, at 381 PPM your tap water would be quite murky, probably around a 30 NTU turbidity

[@ChavezDIY]

Its accurate. I test it with filtered water and it works just fine. I don't think murkiness directly correlates to the PPM number.

[@sayit1196]

how about, throwing it through the filter 2-3 times, should be interesting, I do that with my brita, I notice a diffrence until the thrid filtration on mine, but the tab is bad here too so yeah...

[@ChavezDIY]

I would assume that running it through multiple filters will help filter more. But the downside to doing so is the increased cost of water filters. I have had other people mention interest in doing it. One filter is fine for me.

[@4everscorpiolove]

Does it remove fluoride?

[@ChavezDIY]

It doesn't completely remove fluoride. If you want fluoride removed you'll have to look into a reverse osmosis filtration system.

[@LenaM277]

Shaking the filter then popping it back into it’s encasement helps speed up the process before each use!🥳

[@ChavezDIY]

Good to know!

[@todd77777772000]

What about boiling tap water ?

[@ChavezDIY]

Sure, that's what you do to get distilled water, which is considered one type of purified water.

[@MaliaSoul]

Thank you for this video!!

[@ChavezDIY]

You are so welcome! Enjoy some crisp, clean, and cool water!

[@MaliaSoul]

@@ChavezDIY Thanks did you get the water measuring thing from Amazon?

[@ChavezDIY]

@@MaliaSoul Yes I did. TDS Meter I bought amzn.to/2ZWfLMV Top rated TDS Meter amzn.to/31FYcAH

[@lutzflorin3588]

Thank you 🙂

[@ChavezDIY]

You’re welcome 😊

[@Morkot.]

Slow? is doing the job for what did you purchase bro 😅

[@ChavezDIY]

You're right! It's doing its job. I was comparing it to the refrigerator filters, but I found out that the refrigerator filters are inferior to Brita filters.

[@TheEchovoices]

it is reallllllllllllly slowwwwwwwww but I hear the zero pitcher is way better it reads zero so there is nothing harmful at all in the water and it is a way bigger filter and pitcher so I am gonna check that out

[@ChavezDIY]

I've heard the same thing about the zero pitcher but when I saw the amazon reviews I was surprised to see a lot of negative reviews. I still plan on buying it and testing it against my Brita water pitcher.

[@ChavezDIY]

It looks like quality control is a huge downfall of zerowater. The negative reviews point to filters lasting about 15 days before the water started to taste acidic, even though the TDS levels were still very low. So the filters continue to filter but its changing the taste of the water to an undesirable taste. So the cons are: takes longer to filter the water, filters don't last long, filter gives the water a bad taste after a couple of weeks. Very impressive at removing elements from water, but youll have to change it often and deal with acidic water taste.

[@moto__shark]

I have zero water pitcher. It’s awesome!

[@rknine7998]

@@ChavezDIY Don't forget that the more frequently of changing the filters all depends on how contaminated your tap water you put into the filters are. The cleaner the tap water, the less frequently changing of filters, but worst the tap water then the more frequently you're going to have to change the filters.

[@norbuyangzom8091]

Brita pitcher doesn't filters flouride. Flouride is bad 4 ur body. Is that true

[@ChavezDIY]

Brita filters do not remove fluoride. Fluoride is put into the water to help prevent tooth decay. Fluoride is also naturally occurring in natural freshwater and saltwater and some foods to varying degrees. The CDC and a lot of scientists and health experts agree that the fluoridation of water is safe. There's ton's of information on this that is exhausting even for me, haha. Whoever tells you that its bad, have them tell you why and provide their resources. My brother says fluoride is bad but then again he also believes he can cure cancer with citrus fruits, believes in astrology, that wifi is bad for you, he's not a very successful human being, lives off my parents and believes in a lot of conspiracy theories. Even some information that you consume can be bad for you ;) be safe! en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fluoride en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Water_fluoridation_controversy

[@krishnadas4x]

What is the pH

[@ChavezDIY]

"pH is a scale of acidity from 0 to 14. It tells how acidic or alkaline a substance is. More acidic solutions have lower pH. More alkaline solutions have higher pH. Substances that aren't acidic or alkaline (that is, neutral solutions) usually have a pH of 7" pH of pure water is 7. Battery acid has a pH of 1.

[@testd6132]

If i buy this do i have to replace the cup every month or so?

[@ChavezDIY]

Test D I believe each filter lasts two months.

[@gorgehennon9188]

Can I use this water for my fish ? This video was good btw.

[@ChavezDIY]

Im sure that would be fine, but you still have to monitor the ph balance and use the water conditioner drops. When I had a Beta fish I would just use tap water and use the drops to help condition the water for the fish.

[@devinaghoojooa6553]

Price pls

[@ChavezDIY]

I don't remember how much I paid for it at Costco. You can find it on amazon for $39 here amzn.to/401MxdG

[@jorgemoramuoz8067]

Is it removing chlorine? Or just reducing it?

[@ChavezDIY]

Probably more a reduction. Your water company should provide you with results of their water testing every year so you can see how much chlorine is in your tap water. The Brita will reduce the amounts of elements in your water, but I doubt it will completely remove every trace of chlorine. If you want chlorine removed, you'll need to invest in a reverse osmosis filter system or stick to bottled water.

[@layzy24]

Where's the taste test?

[@ChavezDIY]

I forgot to do that, haha. Because I spend so many years drinking tap water, it was difficult initially to appreciate any difference. But after the first filter change, I could totally taste the difference between tap water and the Brita water.

[@714ROMO]

It takes a long time beacuse it actually works lol

[@ChavezDIY]

Yes, I agree. The standard filter is said to last for about 40 gallons of water. I recently noticed the taste difference in the water after 40 gallons, its about 40% less effective after 40 gallons but you can certainly still use it as it will still taste better than tap water.

[@newcastlemusicstudios]

Somehow myvtap went from 174 to 221 with thing..

[@brucevilla7490]

Dang. My tap water is only 235 so I guess I don't need a filter.

[@ChavezDIY]

Good point. Most of these filters are not necessary as they mostly address cosmetic issues with water...unless you live in Flint Michigan and some other cities where they actually have bad water.

[@youpingli9135]

Jeez so then it’s gonna drop by 110 and make ur water finally 125…

[@danmichaels3548]

I leave mine on the counter and never use the lid. Putting the lid on and off is a waste of my time. Of course if I put it in the fridg I WOULD use the lid to keep germies out.

[@ChavezDIY]

The lid broke on the one I have in the video. So I bought another from Costco and the design was changed a bit. It had a flap that would sink in to allow water from the top and as water fills the reservoir the flap would close up. Then my son accidentally broke it. So my wife decided to purchase the dispenser type and so far I am really enjoying not having to fill it up as often and its easier to pour water through the spout.

[@vilmabock478]

Thanks! 🐦

[@00lilyvonshtupp]

Thank you ! Its GAWDAWFUL slow , but....I hope it will work well.

[@ChavezDIY]

I hope so too! =)

[@lacgugolator]

He said “bright - ta “. Isn’t it pronounced as “breedA” lol

[@ronaldspencer547]

The two month filters seem to work better than the 6 month filters.

[@ChavezDIY]

That's what I have read from customer reviews on amazon. I have not switched to the 6 month filters and have no motivation to switch after reading the reviews on amazon.

[@timaaaahhhh]

Brighta????

[@ChavezDIY]

Its a long-i vowel sound vs short-i vowel sound. I pronounced it with a short i when it should be pronounced with a long i vowel sound.

[@XxdartvaderxX]

i have had the original brita filter since the show the biggest loser around the time jillian waas on the show we decided to get this newer version of it man the quaility OF the pitcher is so cheaply made it still tastes great but today the handle area came off and the top little top area where you pour the water came out cant believe that we had our original filter for years and it didnt even do that wow

[@ChavezDIY]

That sucks to hear the quality went down. We are currently using the dispenser in our home and we are pleased with it. Reach out to Brita, maybe they can replace it. If you bought it on amazon, make sure to leave a review to let others know of the issues you have.

[@sswmax1776]

Good video

[@ChavezDIY]

Thanks! Your profile pic is hilarious.

[@juliosantana2069]

thats not good at all if you calculate the rejection percantage its only like 29% thats awful a good rejection rate should be around 90 to 98% I use to have the brita filter the one that connects at the faucet but i found my self changing the filter often so i went with a reverse osmosis the rejection rate on it is at 100% and i only change filters every year and the membrane its been there since 2018 its 2020 and its still going strong

[@ChavezDIY]

29% with no waste water is good in my opinion and it does make the water taste better compared to tap water. Keep in mind that everyone here in the US already pays taxes to filter harmful elements from the municipal water systems. That is why all these filters are primarily addressing "cosmetic" issues with the water. I've considered a RO system but when I found out how much waste water is produced by the RO system, no way I was going to buy it. A reverse osmosis system wastes about 4 gallons of water per gallon made. So its not just the cost of the filter, but you're also consuming 4x more water for every 1 gallon of RO water you consume. When I considered all this waste water for "cosmetic" issues, I decided this was not the system for me. I am happy with the Brita filters.

[@juliosantana2069]

@@ChavezDIY indeed ro,s use alot of water and i dont consider it waste water there's no such thing as wasting water water evapeates into air later it rains and it all comes back down to earth therefore theres no such thing as wasting water and the city takes steps to filter and disinfect the water but keep in mind water travels a long way threw pipes and god knows what its picking up on the way to your tap and if your worried about your water bill it only cost like a penny per gallon so 4 gallons = to 4 cents and its worth it ro's wil not just make your water taste better it will reduce most of impurities in it like i mentioned in the prior comment my ro is a 0 tds thats 100%

[@ChavezDIY]

@@juliosantana2069 I'm glad you're happy with RO. I'm happy with Brita. To each their own brother. We have different perspectives on this issue and we obviously don't see eye to eye on this, and that's ok. Happy New Year.

[@juliosantana2069]

@@ChavezDIY I agree

[@TheBigExclusive]

Hmm... Shouldn't you test the purified water first? Then test the tap water last. That way you don't contaminate the filtered water with tap water.

[@ChavezDIY]

No, I haven't found that to be the case. The readings are consistent regardless of order of testing. This TDS meter would have been rated low if it could be that easily "contaminated" and I would not have purchased it. You can test it for yourself.

[@Stevesbe]

Brite ta ?

[@ChavezDIY]

My girl corrected me on the pronunciation AFTER I published the video, haha.

[@Stevesbe]

@@ChavezDIY it was funny to hear you say it like that

[@lifeinoklahoma6723]

T D's Giggles 😆 T D's Giggles

[@ChavezDIY]

😂😂😂

[@OBnice777]

try bottle filters

[@ChavezDIY]

Thanks for the recommendation! I had to look them up, I didn't know they existed. I'll add one to my amazon wish list!

[@OBnice777]

@@ChavezDIY yea brita has bottle filters

[@OBnice777]

@@ChavezDIY filters as you drink no waiting. filter change every two months

[@missionman9541]

Hey tiktok brought me here i heard plastic water bottles decrease our testosterone so switching to this is this plastic?

[@ChavezDIY]

Yes this is made of plastic. I looked it up, so far the connection seems to be that exposure to Phthalates is correlated with some decrease in testosterone. There's a crazy amount of info that will take you hours to digest if you want to fully understand it. It's not as simple as plastic water bottles decrease testosterone. Here's one example: "Diet is believed to be the main source of DEHP and other phthalates in the general population. Fatty foods such as milk, butter, and meats are a major source. Studies show that exposure to phthalates is greater from ingestion of certain foods, rather than exposure via water bottles as is most often first thought of with plastic chemicals." en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phthalate

[@flyone8350]

I paid 8 dollars each at Kroger, bought 3 of them.

[@ChavezDIY]

That's a steal!

[@kricul1]

Ill stick to my under-the-sink...no wait...no pitcher solution instead.

[@WhoToldYouHow]

TDS don't tell you much at all. Needed minerals add to the TDS. Under 300 is considered good

[@ChavezDIY]

That's correct, TDS is an aggregate number of the minerals and elements in the water but it does not provide information of the specific minerals and their percentages in the water. TDS is good as a general guide on overall filtration of a filter. My water company provides a detailed report on water quality every year and their numbers are within the EPA recommended guidelines.

[@JUGNATIONNN]

Bro im looking this up cuz it filter SOO quick and its sussy

[@ChavezDIY]

Did you get it working properly? If you don't press down the filter to secure a seal, the water will pass through fast and not filter.

[@nramig]

Costco water has sodium added as a preservative

[@ChavezDIY]

Thanks for that information. I did not know.

[@gunguy999]

Water never spoils... What are you on about?

[@yougod7253]

Does not remove Flouride. Big Fail.

[@ChavezDIY]

That's correct. If you want a filter that removes fluoride look elsewhere.

[@mrmurray4374]

The Brita filter clock battery is made so it cannot be replaced you have to buy a new clock or a new system all together... 👎🏽

[@ChavezDIY]

Yes, I also didn't like that the battery is sealed. But then again it's not a reliable method to keep track of the filter replacement. I'm assuming the clock just counts to 2 months as that's the recommended replacement time frame. I just take a note on Google Keep when I replace the filter and go by taste for replacement.

[@LuckeeManiac]

If any of you took a single science class in college...you would know about filters and speed

[@label1877]

label1877 I went to buy a Brita pitcher but when I picked it up...NBA player Steve Curry was on the front of the Brita pitcher. Curry disrespected our president so it went back on the shelf. We are using distilled baby water for now.

[@ChavezDIY]

Haha. I don't let politics or sports influence my purchases.

[@realtothesoul]

how did i even get here

[@ChavezDIY]

Happens to me all the time when I go on youtube.