Alexapure: Better Than the Berkey?

[@HeyCMH]

Do you have one of these filters?

[@trulylynn9941]

I have had my Alexa Pure for over 3 years and I love it! It is so much better than the Berkey which requires more filters. I am an Environmental Specialist and have tested my Alexa and my friends Berkey and the Alexa Pure is superior.

[@galerogers2915]

Love my Alexapure !

[@hooligans-ve4ws]

Just bought one and putting it together while watching this video

[@alaiakesari4998]

@@trulylynn9941 I've seen lab results on the Berkey that show that the filters leach aluminum oxide into the post-filtered water. Berkey says that's not an issue on their website. Are you aware of any such thing with the Alexa Pure?

[@williamcotton8746]

I disagree on cost advantage of Berkey. You need to add in the cost of the flouride filters for the Berkey which last only 1000 gallons. Requires 6 sets of two ($61.00 a pop). Alexapure does not require an extra filter for flouride. Advantage Alexapure.

[@DaINVERTEDReality]

The Berkey website technically states the black filters already filter out fluoride and the white fluoride reduction filters are for "increased protection and assurance," which sounds like a price grab IMO. Nevertheless, I choice to go with Alexapure as well.

[@edstar83]

@@DaINVERTEDReality Berkeys black filters don't filter out fluoride though.

[@BecnJ17]

Berkey fluoride filters leak aluminium

[@Ephemeral82]

@@BecnJ17 How do you know this ? Source?

[@ninjarider443]

ok, but what is the water TESTS BEFORE the water goes in and what are they AFTER they come out? "You love your filter, got it, but why is it not certified on what it claims to filter out?

[@boweebles1]

If you have a Berkey or Alexapure, the filters from both will work in either. Both consist of only a fill tank and a holding tank.

[@rayaroo80]

Thank you! That's exactly what I was wondering.

[@stevenmiller461]

Alexapure filters are larger in diameter than the berkey so you better make sure the alexapure will fit in berkey system before buying them.

[@naturalforlife5834]

@David Strevels Did you buy both filters to make sure they work, I wanted to buy Alexapure system and Berkey filters, but want to make sure it will fit perfectly and won’t leak before purchasing it, has anyone bought both to verify size fits?

[@FrostyBud777]

@@naturalforlife5834 i put alexa pure into my berkey and works great

[@truthorsquareallah5899]

What I noticed about Alexapro filter is that from opening bag wash filter with scour pad and cold water and drip is faster. That's the key wash first then install

[@denniskwasnycia1950]

You point out that the filtration was slow, but you only had one filter in the unit. If you want to increase the flow rate, put in more filters. In regards to the height of the unit, I know with the Berkey, there is a stand that you can purchase to go with it to get is off the counter top as well.

[@nonihodgkins8722]

I discovered a old candle stand I had that had a wide plate that held 3 candles with rocks around it was the perfect stand to hang it over my sink. Then I just put a pitcher in the sink to catch water when I'm ready. Plus I purchased a 2 gallon Tubberware pitcher off Ebay to filter the rain water thru coffee filters before I put it in the tank. After going thru 6 failed filters and really 2 more replacement filters from Berkey I have moved over to Alexapure filters. The rain water is so much more clear.

[@southerncritic9090]

Bruh, them filters run around $120. I'd rather wait lol

[@ninjarider443]

where is the TDS reader of the water going in, and then re-test the water coming out? What kind of review is this. He is just yapping about what he read on their websites with no proof backing it up.

[@frederickadams5162]

I have researched both filtration systems and the Alexapure is the best choice

[@SwimFaster]

alexapure vs zero water? cant find anything comparing the 2. got any insight?

[@fastrack2170]

I've used Alexpure since 2015, this is THE BEST invention I've ever invested in ever. It does what it says. Just be sure to check the carbon filter before installing. I've gottenb3 replacement filters because the new carbon filters I personally received had gashes in them, rendering them useless for filtration.

[@Shahlaa78]

Did they send you a new one ?

[@fastrack2170]

@@Shahlaa78 Yes

[@RandyOnTheRadio]

The Alexapure filters are made in the USA. Where are the Berkey filters made? I bought the Alexapure because it's made in the USA.

[@anthonynardella8907]

Alexapure and Berkey do not have NSF certification. Another recent video says there is a class action lawsuit against Berkey and their independent laboratory they used lied about their level of filtration. From now on, I will only look for those systems/filters that are NSF certified.

[@ShamanPer]

Have u found one?

[@katrielisrael7262]

​@@ShamanPer waterdrop

[@dianasmithhill4678]

FYI Berkey never got NSF certified to contaminates removal to the 3000 gallon mark.. only to 200

[@lawrencemartin1231]

I've been using the Alexapure for the last 3 years. I love it and my family doesn't want anything else. The cost is more than worth it

[@ninjarider443]

what is the test BEFORE it goes through the filter and the test AFTER it passes through the filter?

[@cbass2755]

Two filters makes the water filter fast! I had one in their, slow. Two…wow! Fast and delicious!!

[@CindymeCindy]

Thank you for saying that! I’ve been trying to find someone to say how many filters we really need to put in. I will buy two. Thank you so much.

[@Digital-Sparks]

Man that stand makes me nervous as hell...

[@wd4313]

Thank you for the video. Quick question for you, so why did you go with the Alexa pure? Thanks

[@NicksTxMom]

I have had my Alexapure water system just shy of 1 (ONE) year and my filter has stopped working. According to the description, the filter should last approximately 5,000 gallons. I estimate that we use 2.5-3 gallons per day. 3 gal * 338 days = 1,014 gallons! Nowhere close to 5,000 gal. If the estimate for the longevity is so off base, I have to wonder how accurate the claims for the purity of the filtered water are. When I called customer service about my problem, I was told that the filter should last 6-8 months. WHAT?!? Extremely disappointed!!! And a new filter is NOT CHEAP!

[@boweebles1]

Clean the filter under running water using a new toothbrush.

[@sharonadams701]

I have read if you have a water softener System it will clog the filters

[@84greenbear]

All you need is a sight glass installed inline with the water valve. More filters installed will increase flow rate, just ads cost. Good video.

[@idaho2085]

Agreed. You need to put ALL FOUR filters in, and you will see a huge increase in volume. I dropped 500 bucks on the Alexapure with EVERYTHING including the extras, the spare parts, blah blah blah. I believe the filter from Alexapure is slightly BETTER than Berkey as well according to many folks who are willing to actually test the filters. Berkey won't send their filters to a true testing facility because they know they will not do as well as tested, but their claims are that they are the BEST! I would personally go with Alexapure, but I will say berkey is better looking with their chrome finish and nice parts.

[@heinzkitzvelvet]

@@idaho2085 the weight of the water in the top tank creates a pretty decent seal. I just always used 1 filter at a time. The filter would flow great until the bottom started to fill and the air couldn't get out. Then, it slowed down to one drop every couple seconds. I used to tip the top tank back, that let it flow properly but it was not a good solution. It fell over a couple times and dumped water everywhere. Then I found this product online that's basically just a straight plastic tube that bolts into place of one of the filter holes. It stops just below the lid of the top tank and allows the air pressures to equalize. Allowing the filter to flow right and the water spigot to flow properly as well. I love it.

[@heinzkitzvelvet]

@Nature's Infinite WELLth I'm trying so hard to remember what it's called. It has a brand name that I can't remember and I can't figure out how to search for it. I'll keep trying.

[@heinzkitzvelvet]

@Nature's Infinite WELLth Ok. I found it. kzbin.info/www/bejne/i5a7kJagip6agqc This is a video explaining what it does. The link to their website to buy it is in the description.

[@peaceriverpowersaws9534]

Great information. Thanks

[@ninjarider443]

great? no real testing at all, he is just yapping away about bs. just sales guy. where is the test of water going in, and the test of the water coming out. a simle TDS reading will show you that more ppm will come out then going in!

[@jerrymcmahan2855]

I’m seeing the filters are only good for 200 gallons Where are you getting 5000 gallons per filter

[@jayayers2511]

Hi, We have used Alexapure for quite a few years. We use a HD plant stand and find it very useful. Easier to lift and check water levels. Also, we run 2 filters and find filtering rates are much improved.

[@markusantonious8192]

Regarding 'overfilling': On my Berkey I have a long, clear tubular filling register that is part of the spiggot; absolutely fantastic. Strangely, Berkey no longer sells this very useful - and to my mind, essential - component (it was an added cost, but well worth the price given the fact that you always know what the level of the water is in the Berkey without having to lift the lid). I mean, Berkey...WTF?

[@helm311]

Just need a sight glass. If you had one on the bottom container that would tell you how much was left in the bottom. If you had a sight glass on the top container going by how much is left on the bottom you know exactly how much to put it in the top container according to the sight glasses and a little simple math.

[@truthorconsequences7769]

Using that simple math, we have to add it will cost you and extra $50 to the system.

[@chrishynes6091]

I just lift the top off to see how low it is. It's not rocket science.

[@helm311]

Yeah true that's exactly what I do. I'm just saying could have been designed a little better. Why not make the top transparent. Anyway when you lift the top it's still doesn't tell you exactly how much to put in. It's still a estimation how much to put in at the top versus what you have in the bottom. I'm just saying it could have been a better design. No reason for a debate. Still a good product works very well filtering my water. Where I live they add a lot of chlorine and God knows what else to the city water. Running through the filter and it tastes better than most bottled water. Anyway thank you for your reply have a great day.

[@claudiastarr7125]

I love my Berkey, but was planning on ordering one for my daughter for Christmas, however, Berkey no longer can sell units to Iowa.

[@littlemonsterpants]

Thats odd, any idea why they can't sell there anymore???🤷‍♀️ Thanks

[@queeniebee237]

If you are in the UK there is a wrekin system and also aquahouse (the one I went with). It is just brilliant.

[@FrostyBud777]

BERKEY PRICE increased alot, i put alexa pure filters into my berky. I LOVE alex pure now

[@godblessthelessfortunate3175]

There is no such thing as a "smart" filter that let's certain desirable minerals through, but filters out undesirable contaminants. How can a 0.2 to 2 micron filter eliminate viruses with a size of 0.04 microns but lets compounds greater than 2 microns through?

[@7mikeraj]

Helpful!

[@tammyh5490]

are filters between berky and alexapure interchangeable/?

[@mychael127]

how long does it take to filter tap water from the top with 1 filter to reach the bottom and be ready to spout?

[@DregGayton777]

I've read some concerns about Berkey and Coliform bacteria forming so I choose the alexapure. Is this true or ?

[@HeyCMH]

Hadn’t heard...but check this. berkeywaterkb.com/should-i-be-concerned-about-coliform-bacteria/

[@jukio02]

I would get this one over the berkey, much more simpler system.

[@tjn2254]

Pretty sure the berkey doesn’t filter flouride either.

[@andiedealessio1693]

@@tjn2254 yes it does

[@tjn2254]

@@andiedealessio1693 pretty sure you gotta get a Flouride filter.

[@andiedealessio1693]

@@ItDoesntMATTERwhatYourNameIS it removes some of it but yes you need additional filters to remove it 100%

[@toriflores3477]

The fluoride in my water watching me watch this... 👁👄👁

[@HeyCMH]

😂😂💀

[@HeyCMH]

Google “Atrazine Frogs” if you want to see a real doozy

[@M2woodworking]

I am curious as to why my tap water ppm is 30 units lower than my Alexapure filtered water. Searching for answers on KZbin today. My zerorez was always 0.

[@blissfullyarrogant7919]

Berkey no! I never got more than 2k gallons abd I have been looking forever to replace the berkey fillters. Also my last $250 filtwrs tasted like solid chemicals. Both flouride and black. Dealing with berkey has been a nightmare. Very much like dealing with your phone company. They are making money because I ginally just gave up

[@dthundergunb3115]

Idk i just saw another youtuber send off the water from his tap and some fiktered water, and the results came back that fluoride was 200% higher than out of the tap...idk he hust did the one test from the tap he also tested some river water in it, and it filtered the viruses and bacteria really well

[@Andrew-em2xe]

I just bought one, gonna put crystal geyser gallon bottled water in it cuz idk if those bottles sat in the sun or not, i live in a flippin hot place so shits real with interfering with hormones apparently. I like to do extended water fasts when i can atleast once a year for a biological reset and this is going to change my experience during those times of spiritual enlightenment when my body is hyper receptive to foreign substances. I have great faith in this device. I believe this is going to be my most treasured purchase since i discovered the most comfortable mattress in the world and realized that waking up with aching bones isnt normal and my new mattress took all that unnecessary pain away. 21st century problems are so fulfilling to find solutions for, Makes you appreciate how spoiled you are if you just step out and do something different. Best part of all, it makes drinking water so easy and excellent so you'll be more likely to do so.

[@Wolfflow500]

Wait, how does this filter phthlates?

[@WavyVaporizers]

Hey which mattress did u get?

[@sav9394]

I just purchase my AlexaPure!

[@MzAndrus1]

Is it possible to buy a electric pure because I do have one and buy a Berkey filter

[@ah7smpa853]

Slexapure filter only lasted a year nowhere near the 5000 gallons they advertised. I put 2 Berkey filters in it. Works great. They are in a long time and still working.

[@MillennialPatriot]

it shouldn't leak like that, it should reach equilibrium or w.e and just stop filtering that's just a bad designed seal

[@HeyCMH]

It turned out I didn’t tighten it up correctly. It hasn’t leaked since.

[@jase1911]

Just saying... zero water filter blows these away hands down but any type of filtration is better than drinking tap water...

[@chimpkjv1603]

Zerowater is plastic

[@jase1911]

@@chimpkjv1603 and? Filtration is still better

[@Lightendog]

Excellent comment.......NO ONE is asking about the ppm's on the out put product. I use a distiller which is probably the best but I'm going to test zerowater to see if it meets its claims. I'm also going to look at the final out put water under a microscope and will be making a video on it.

[@jase1911]

@Lightendog zero water ppms are 0-20 It starts tasting different around 5ppm So I personally have 2 filters. I use one to get the majority of the junk out, And then I use the second one to drink out of... Plus it makes the filter's last way longer.

[@Lightendog]

@@jase1911 I'd be a little concerned about the taste changing. Filters always seem to add things and I recently watch a video on a guy that sent test results to a lab. Some contaminants removed but also added some, not to dangerous levels thou. I'll stick with my distiller.

[@rt4476]

How does it do filtering fluoride?

[@HeyCMH]

Gone...will get all of it out. Or at least the majority.

[@truthorconsequences7769]

More simple math with Berkey. It will cost extra for those as well and more often as well to replace.

[@chimpkjv1603]

@@HeyCMHi just watched a guy test this AlexaPure filter on YT…it did not get rid of fluoride

[@CS-bn4un]

Thanks for your input. Some bits of helpful as we look at different brands. We had a totaly different brand years ago when living in a third world environment. So.....Comments about Looks of the unit in your home🙄? Difficulties filling it up - really???? Easily Overfilling it? Those are definitely "first world" and "issues."

[@melymel36]

Are you still happy with your Alexapure?

[@HeyCMH]

Extremely! We actually have the pitcher now as well for when we travel. It’s probably a great option to start with, and only costs around $60-$80.

[@justinbrown2637]

They need to seal the two tanks

[@main2333]

Berky don’t filter lead. Therefore don’t pass California law. Noticed can’t be shipped there. So thinking this is the reason

[@andiedealessio1693]

It absolutely filters lead. There is no shipping there due to cost of testing in the state, therefore they just won't ship it there at this time, unless costs change.

[@leslieanne447]

The Berky with the right filter DOES filter lead. There are soooo many reasons that an item wouldnt pass the California law.. so it could be deceiving. I'm all ears if ya got more detailed info though.. im hear to learn and for sure not a know it all.

[@funkyjones]

Make sure all of you out there fact check the filter replacement cost. My research doesn't match his.

[@Kunoichi139]

Have you done lab tests?

[@HeyCMH]

Many, yes

[@rondalundberg4462]

And?? What were the results because when I tested AP filtered water with my standard zero water type tester the numbers from my faucet and he numbers from the AP filtered water were still really high, not much difference at all, maybe it’s reading good minerals VS bad junk etc but idk how to test the filtered water any differently without spending on an elaborate test kit (which I wouldn’t know which one to buy anyways) idk I would think there would be more detailed information on how to test your filtered water appropriately to know if your filter isn’t faulty. I would really like to see them have a test system like zero water does, so you can see the difference. It would give me peace of mind at least. It also would help know when to change the filter

[@IrmaGonzalez-lo7nf]

@@rondalundberg4462 same here! Have found any information about this yet

[@jrauback]

@@rondalundberg4462I believe a lot of those readings are calcium/ magnesium readings. I’d rather have that in my water than nothing at all.

[@survivorprepper9218]

Alexapure is the most popular gravity water filtration system in Earth. Ssooo, yeah. 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@moehio]

Where's the certified testing of 3000-4000-5000-6000 gallon claims from Berkey or Alexapure? Hint... they don't exist.

[@bruttosporcoecattivo]

What about the silver inside the filters, isn't it dangerous?

[@HeyCMH]

That’s not something I’ve heard or read anywhere.

[@bruttosporcoecattivo]

@@HeyCMH The berkey's filters are treated with and contain silver. Exposure to silver or excess silver in drinking water can cause argyria, a permanent condition that cause your skin to turn grey/blue. Look it up.

[@AB-pr4uc]

@@bruttosporcoecattivo All Berkey filters would have been recalled by now. Same for the colloidal silver generators.

[@FathomFrequency]

@@bruttosporcoecattivo you probably have discovered this by now - but yeah... colloidal silver is used widely as an antimicrobial/antibacterial agent" and is used by the US military. The condition you mentioned is due to VERY high doses on a regular basis. (See "papa smurf" colloidal silver). Other people do use it in higher doses for a variety of conditions on a regular basis and have suffered no ill effects.

[@karenromanik9506]

Silver was used back in thr day to keep bacteria at bay. Before refrigeration people kept in fresh milk to help it keep. Also... look up colloidal silver. Good stuff. Don't fear silver... add it

[@stevek2563]

They sell a stand on Amazon

[@Lightendog]

You replied to someone's comment saying you did tests on the water..........you didn't show any test results or even leave a comment about test results. How do you know it removed fluoride? What tests did you do? What is the ppm on the output water???? Without knowing ppm results, how can you compare anything other than cost? You didn't show anyone why Alexapure should be your next purchase. Pretty much a pointless video without test results.

[@HeyCMH]

Sweet! Can’t wait to see your Free Review video!

[@Lightendog]

@@HeyCMH You didn't answer the question...what was the ppm results?

[@andiedealessio1693]

Berkey is the BEST!

[@SmithsnMoz]

The Berkey is SLOWER!

[@HeyCMH]

So I’ve heard...and the Alexapure isn’t fast 😂💀

[@SmithsnMoz]

@@HeyCMH .. I just purchased the Alexa for about $100 less than the Berkey. Im crossing my fingers. Thanks for your review. I just subscribed to your channel. 😊

[@layah28]

@@SmithsnMoz how is your AlexaPure?????

[@SmithsnMoz]

@@layah28 .. I ABSOLUTELY Love it. The Water is not the same as bottled water but it does the job.

[@layah28]

@@SmithsnMoz thank you so much for responding. I just ordered me one and can’t wait to use it. Do you know if it’s true that you can put berkey filters in the AlexaPure system???

[@PeaceMah]

BioHack. - I stopped the video there.