Survivalist Water Filter - Make A Bucket Sand & Charcoal Bio filter

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aminutetomidnite

aminutetomidnite

8 жыл бұрын

How to make an effective charcoal and sand water filter using two buckets. Great for purifying even the dirtiest water. Relatively easy to make with the step by step instructions given in this video. In a survivalist situation having clean water can't be taken for granted. One of these will ensure you have the ability to make rain water, stream water or even puddle water safe, Note if you use dirty water PLEASE boil it after passing it through this filter!

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@musselwhite1
@musselwhite1 3 жыл бұрын
thank you for this tutorial - simple - best part about it are the part numbers from the manufacturer. i'm 67 and i can do this! great teacher
@ChristopherJones16
@ChristopherJones16 3 жыл бұрын
btw if anyoen is looking to build a scaled up version of these and you're looking for those big blue barrels locally.. Go to your local carwash.. They'll give them to you free. They will probably have 10-30 empty ones just sitting there. The carwash owners were thrilled when I called them up asking if I could have them. Just wash them out REALLY good because theyre VERY soapy chemicals in them. I rinsed them out SO many times and then flushed them with Vinegar to neutralize whatever was left in there and to get rid of the car wash soap smell.
@dfreak01
@dfreak01 Жыл бұрын
You can get food grade ones for $7. No chemicals.
@stevethomas5209
@stevethomas5209 Жыл бұрын
@@dfreak01 Can you give me a general idea where to get some blue food grade barrels? Thank you.
@hollyday2580
@hollyday2580 Жыл бұрын
@@dfreak01 yes, where can you get them for$7??
@honuswagner9348
@honuswagner9348 Жыл бұрын
@@hollyday2580 you can't, he's full of Sh*t
@varmaraviajay
@varmaraviajay Ай бұрын
Great idea! I think I'll try it out
@Ryan-zv6yl
@Ryan-zv6yl 4 жыл бұрын
If you crush up the charcoal first it filters the water better. The more fine it is the clearer the water.
@LastManStanding65
@LastManStanding65 8 жыл бұрын
Throw a coffe filter at the end of the chain of filtering coming out of the tap before it goes in the bottle just a tip, thanks for sharing.
@ChristopherJones16
@ChristopherJones16 3 жыл бұрын
make it a 3 bucket system with two filter buckets.. in the top filter bucket add 2-3 spouts into the 2nd/middle bucket for faster flow into the middle bucket and can do the same with the middle bucket into the third and final bucket. Save yourself some money and make your own charcoal too. Use netting to separate sand from the gravel so the sand doesnt fall down into the gravel's crevices, plus it makes it easier for cleaning. I love that you used 5 gallon buckets which are readily available for just $3 at Lowes and Home Depot. So anyone can get building one of these.
@kevinreese8224
@kevinreese8224 3 жыл бұрын
I remember how to get fresh clean water from a stream at certain places where the sand had cleaned it so this is very accurate 👌🏽
@moggycampbell06
@moggycampbell06 5 жыл бұрын
Very instructive video. My son and I are interested in making a water filter at home and your video has been incredibly helpful. Thank you Sir.
@dallasholland3696
@dallasholland3696 3 жыл бұрын
What a great practical video, Tony! Keep them coming! Blessings to you and Holly from Texas!
@willsmith475
@willsmith475 3 жыл бұрын
At the city department I work for. We have water quality ponds that have this basic concept. The roadway water goes into one holding pond. In there is a trash rack to catch all the large material. From there it slowly releases to the sand filtration bed. That consists of 18” sand, fabric filter layer the is slowly released through a under ground piping system that discharges it back into the aquifer.
@silentwalk1768
@silentwalk1768 Жыл бұрын
There is no doubt KZbin is reading people's minds I was thinking about this yesterday and it pops up today that's not coincidence but now I know thanks a lot
@aminutetomidnite2406
@aminutetomidnite2406 8 жыл бұрын
Yes you can drink the water from this filter. However, if you have any doubts that it may contain any viruses or bacteria it would be advisable to boil it first.
@markkrause4407
@markkrause4407 7 жыл бұрын
Good procedural video . I would wonder what an analytical lab test would tell us . That would tell us if it is safe to drink unless you drank some . Looks like it works but short of SHTF I would want to know first. Thanks .
@sandrabulluck1896
@sandrabulluck1896 2 жыл бұрын
That’s what the charcoal does. It kills any viruses and bacteria . That’s why we use charcoal filters in fish tanks.
@hanscakestealer8546
@hanscakestealer8546 6 жыл бұрын
thats some sick fusion jazz you got rockin makes me feel like i'm playing an 80s Nintendo game, also great video
@aminutetomidnite2406
@aminutetomidnite2406 6 жыл бұрын
I wrote,, played and recorded that piece of music a few years ago. This video was a good excuse to drop it in there lol
@jessbenitezofficial
@jessbenitezofficial 3 жыл бұрын
Excellent instructional video, thank you!
@cowboycowboy9592
@cowboycowboy9592 5 жыл бұрын
Great quick to the point video
@WhatHappenedIn-vt3vq
@WhatHappenedIn-vt3vq Жыл бұрын
Thanks for this oldy. We can use a few more and neat Playlists put together, and uodated videos clarying how to refresh you charcoal/sand would be great too
@stephenwilder3525
@stephenwilder3525 7 жыл бұрын
Well done brother. Best vid on the subject I've seen yet.
@aminutetomidnite2406
@aminutetomidnite2406 7 жыл бұрын
Thank you
@mikeholland8968
@mikeholland8968 3 жыл бұрын
Awesome job!
@daveyone8828
@daveyone8828 2 жыл бұрын
Absolutely fantastic
@leoegagamao6088
@leoegagamao6088 2 жыл бұрын
Woah! I need to make this. Thank you so much!
@mstexas
@mstexas Жыл бұрын
I never saw this video Tony. Maybe you should mention it on your current shows. It's time for me to build a few of these!
@averagevotersmith3326
@averagevotersmith3326 8 жыл бұрын
I was trying to build one of these. Please be careful with 'washed sand'. The washed sand I found at the local hardware here in the US (designed for sandboxes) was chemically treated and had a cancer warning! Check the labels!
@stephenwilder3525
@stephenwilder3525 7 жыл бұрын
great point. i was wondering about what typeof sand to use.
@nalgasaplaudiendo3119
@nalgasaplaudiendo3119 7 жыл бұрын
Stephen Wilder get your sand from a creek or river.
@pijnacker01
@pijnacker01 5 жыл бұрын
That's concerning. Such a warning on sand kids will play with and likely ingest!
@WhatHappenedIn-vt3vq
@WhatHappenedIn-vt3vq Жыл бұрын
​@Nalgas Aplaudiendo I'm extremely late, but you don't want anybody to do that unless you have virgin lands to pull from. You never know what's been seeping into the sand, chemical or bio waste
@thelastwhiteguy1590
@thelastwhiteguy1590 7 жыл бұрын
Lol.Of course its. SG you have nice touch and Sound friend.. Outstanding job on the Gibson..Bro.
@aminutetomidnite2406
@aminutetomidnite2406 7 жыл бұрын
Thank you- I appreciate the kind words. I've had fun playing that piece :-)
@aminutetomidnite2406
@aminutetomidnite2406 7 жыл бұрын
AMTM Music Collection Volume One An Inspirational instrumental Collection of 15 songs By Tony Koretz as featured in the A Minute To Midnite Show. These songs are available for download free of charge for non-commercial use. aminutetomidnite.com/amtm-free-music/ I have had quite a few people asking where they can find the songs used in our show. I have created an instrumental album of songs used in the A Minute To Midnite show ( plus a few extras) and added it to our website. You can play the songs there or download them FOR FREE!
@awakeandinthelight660
@awakeandinthelight660 Жыл бұрын
I've made one of these. I used 2 filters to quicken the process. The water is beautiful
@Mothernature_voice
@Mothernature_voice Жыл бұрын
So beautiful
@vickiereed643
@vickiereed643 Жыл бұрын
If I might ask, where did you get your filters and what are they called? Thank you!
@awakeandinthelight660
@awakeandinthelight660 Жыл бұрын
@@vickiereed643 i got the filters from Bunnings and they are Stefanie ceramic cartridges
@awakeandinthelight660
@awakeandinthelight660 Жыл бұрын
Stephani
@logansaunders585
@logansaunders585 7 жыл бұрын
Try pool filter sand
@PinoyParaantv101k
@PinoyParaantv101k 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the information
@utubeape
@utubeape 4 жыл бұрын
what about adding mesh dividers to all the layers so that when it gets too dirty you can take them all out seperately to vlean before putting back in, possibly with fresh charcoal
@disgruntledvet11b18
@disgruntledvet11b18 4 жыл бұрын
Yes or cloth
@genewilliams617
@genewilliams617 3 жыл бұрын
Good call.
@TheOpelkoenjas
@TheOpelkoenjas 3 жыл бұрын
@@disgruntledvet11b18 Or pantyhose (several ones to divide the weight >> don't want them to rupture when taking them out for a quick cleaning). Works every time.
@jgvtc559
@jgvtc559 3 жыл бұрын
Look up the bubbleman hash bags They're for buckets in different microns
@dewillewellynn
@dewillewellynn 2 жыл бұрын
@@jgvtc559 With regards to keeping the various components separate, what would be far simpler, as well as being stronger, would be to use individual calico bags, particularly if using just the 2 bucket system. However, what would be even a better system, is to use 1 bucket/large drum (if upscaling), for each of the components, as well as 1 for the water. Especially if able to do the upscale version, I'd be inclined to set up an additional larger drum/rainwater tank, solely as an initial catchment & holding tank, with an inline tap, thus giving the water to flow through the filtration system, especially during heavy rainfall periods...less wastage of water from an overflow. Then can top it off, with a pump, to circulate the water. To take the whole project to another level, one could put a water wheel power generating system, between the top water tank, connected to a battery bank or if you are able to, space/equipment wise, one could set this power generating system aspect up, as a separate item. This way, you will be, at the very least, providing your own power, to maintain the pump. By circulating the water, maintains the life force within the water. Naturally, if you have a large enough system, you would be able to generate enough electricity to power your needs, which could enable you to be Off Grid, re power.
@deepsouthNZ
@deepsouthNZ 5 жыл бұрын
thats great mate thanks
@verilyverily1442
@verilyverily1442 9 ай бұрын
Very good
@TheFrog767
@TheFrog767 3 жыл бұрын
Very nice thanks 🍻
@dianaslone3515
@dianaslone3515 5 жыл бұрын
My questions; how much or thick do the layers need to be 2 inches for each layer of large gravel, sand, charcoal etc? Help? How many gallons of water do you use this before you need to change the system or clean it?
@Jonah-zo5bo
@Jonah-zo5bo 3 жыл бұрын
Good advice, we have 'life straws' much easier though :) Well worth the small investment.
@yoursurgerysister
@yoursurgerysister Жыл бұрын
Thank you
@ralphrourigus260
@ralphrourigus260 6 жыл бұрын
Hey brother this mite seem like a silly question to you but I have to ask. Did you by chance take a very close look at the "play sand" say 30,60,100x or do you not have nano particulates in pretty much everything like we do here in North America? And if that's the case then please tell me because I mite want to move there.
@Frantic618
@Frantic618 7 жыл бұрын
Ah, NO. There is a definite difference between filtering and purifying. This one doesn't do either. The poster has combined two different kinds of filters; he has the design of the slow sand filter, and the carbon part of a bio-filter (but the filtering is upside down). Also, those rocks in the bottom don't do anything. A SLOW SAND FILTER has about 5-6" of 1/2" gravel in the bottom, then another 6" of 1/4" gravel on top of that, and then a lot (at least 30") of sand that fills the rest of it. Everything is wet, and kept wet, and about 3 weeks later, a cleansing layer of bacteria has formed on the top, and this is what does all of the real work. Slow sand filters have been a reliable way of filtering and cleansing municipal water systems for nearly 200 years, and they remove 90 to 99% of the ORGANIC nasties out of the water. It's very reliable. BIO-FILTERS have sand and a charcoal on the bottom, some smallish gravel on top of that, and larger gravel on top. When "chunky" water is poured over the top, the large gravel traps the large chunks, the smaller gravel catches the smaller chunks, and the sand cleans out some of the smaller stuff, and the charcoal does some more. It cleanses the water of some things and not others. FOR MORE INFO, look up Slow Sand Filter from the CDC at www.cdc.gov/safewater/sand-filtration.html and www.nesc.wvu.edu/pdf/dw/publications/ontap/2009_tb/slow_sand_filtration_dwfsom40.pdf And this explains Carbon Filtration: What It Does, What It Doesn't www.purewaterproducts.com/articles/carbon ..... KNOW what you're doing before your life depends on it.
@aminutetomidnite2406
@aminutetomidnite2406 7 жыл бұрын
Thank you that as an expert as you posting your comment here. Perhaps you could share a link to a video that you have made that does a better job than what I did here in this video. Just for your information though the stones in the bottom actually do a good job of stopping the sand going into the filter. I have used this filter to turn muddy water into pretty clear water (as can be seen in this video). From there I suggest people either boil it or run it through this other filter I made in a second video. No one is going to die from drinking the water. kzbin.info/www/bejne/gqaogZ6PmayNjrc
@smartkaiulo3796
@smartkaiulo3796 7 жыл бұрын
Shilodog, so what do you suggest?
@svetlanikolova5557
@svetlanikolova5557 7 жыл бұрын
but is safe to process water for home use. Dishes laundry etc....
@jamesmurduca3202
@jamesmurduca3202 7 жыл бұрын
Sand filters do an effective job at removing large particles and contaminants from water. However, the will not remove all contaminants from water including smaller pathogens. Sand filters are effective step in the treatment process to remove turbidity. Although sand will not remove all contaminants, they still have the functional use in the treatment process. I thought this video was made very well. Thank you for posting.
@jammyrobin8312
@jammyrobin8312 7 жыл бұрын
Hey, have you heard about Trankors Survival Secret? It's off the charts. No matter what type of critical situation you might find yourself in, you can make everyone safe and sound with step by step plans.
@AffectionateArchery-pw1hw
@AffectionateArchery-pw1hw 3 ай бұрын
Verygood
@theotherme4120
@theotherme4120 3 жыл бұрын
Do you have to change the rock layers after awhile?
@bingutto4477
@bingutto4477 7 жыл бұрын
I will try 😉👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
@vadamsable
@vadamsable 3 жыл бұрын
I was looking for a medium and high grade water filtering ideas. Once the ceramic filter is gone, you have to rely upon natural ingredients. What kind of filter is that you have? It's smaller than the I was going to buy. It appears you will need to prep these items way ahead of time (cleaning and prepping sand and charcoal). Does it still need to be chemically treated? In an emergency, it would be hard to clean that sand and gravel before hand.
@donnafield2616
@donnafield2616 7 жыл бұрын
great presentation thank you for sharing so much!!!!
@LJWalter78
@LJWalter78 5 ай бұрын
The audio track was also used on 48% of all “Adult” movies made from 1978 to 1982
@KurdishGirl4500
@KurdishGirl4500 7 жыл бұрын
OMG this video is amazing ! Thank you for making this video your awesome! I have one question does this water filtration remove fluoride and metals?
@aminutetomidnite2406
@aminutetomidnite2406 7 жыл бұрын
To be honest I really only see the filter in the video as one to use when you need to make dodgy dirty water clean enough to be safe to drink in an emergency. It is not something to use for water that comes from your household faucets where you have chemicals like fluoride. To do that, I made a second filter that I use daily. That one certainly does remove those things. But I wouldn't want to pour dirty water through that one, unlike the one in the video which you are commenting on- which is for dirty water. The second filter design is in this video here. kzbin.info/www/bejne/gqaogZ6PmayNjrc
@sandrabulluck1896
@sandrabulluck1896 2 жыл бұрын
Yes. It does! That’s what the charcoal does!
@peterpiper5300
@peterpiper5300 Жыл бұрын
does this need periodic cleaning/rinsing? hows your setup now? im thinking of doing this to recycle greywater and end up in a mini barrel pond.
@TravelToTheWorldAaliyahtravel
@TravelToTheWorldAaliyahtravel 6 жыл бұрын
Usefully
@nhutchins100
@nhutchins100 2 жыл бұрын
This is my concern, wIll bacteria eventually collect from the moisture within the sand and charcoal layers? How would this system be maintained so as not to get sick from the homemade system bacteria itself?
@SpiritLifeStephanie
@SpiritLifeStephanie 7 жыл бұрын
How often does the sand/gravel/charcoal need to be changed? Doesn't it get moldy after a while?
@1songbird7
@1songbird7 5 жыл бұрын
He said about 475 gallons
@gregyohngy
@gregyohngy 2 жыл бұрын
From what I read....German sources has a name for the mold on top. It's 12 letters long and is good for filtering, .Schmutzdecke. Only after it appears will the sand filter become optimal.
@sandrabulluck1896
@sandrabulluck1896 2 жыл бұрын
You would leave the top cover off so that it airs out.
@phackqu
@phackqu 4 жыл бұрын
Where did you buy the small filter
@ppulambe8311
@ppulambe8311 8 жыл бұрын
You can filter the water and fill up a glass apple cider jug. Place the jug directly in the sun. The UV will kill off bad bugs. This is what they've shown third world families. I plan to build this system. Thanks for sharing. I think I'll use a separate bucket for the charcoal part.
@worddunlap
@worddunlap 8 жыл бұрын
+Patrick Palombo SODIS. Solar disinfection. 6 hours in strong sun 2 cloudy days but with cloudy water (turbidity) could take longer.
@Frantic618
@Frantic618 7 жыл бұрын
The SODIS method works most reliably in the area 35 degrees north & south of the equator.
@sandrabulluck1896
@sandrabulluck1896 2 жыл бұрын
The charcoal actually kills bugs and viruses.
@dustinsikraji3326
@dustinsikraji3326 4 жыл бұрын
Love the music lol
@aminutetomidnite2406
@aminutetomidnite2406 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@Davis5fam
@Davis5fam 6 жыл бұрын
Can you place the links to the products for purchase? I'm thinking that they are only available in New Zealand?Great video!
@lindashiflett9140
@lindashiflett9140 3 жыл бұрын
Hello there. We want to make this bucket water filter. Can you tell us where to get the hydroflow es15 mm filter?
@jeremyg3095
@jeremyg3095 5 жыл бұрын
Just a word of logic..... The sand and the smaller size material will eventually sink to the bottom. Put a cloth and your fine sand and charcoal at the bottom. After that work your way up.
@laurenlove999
@laurenlove999 4 жыл бұрын
Or add layers of felt pieces make sure u wash them first
@pierrepetitfrere5469
@pierrepetitfrere5469 3 жыл бұрын
Interesting
@Electromagic27
@Electromagic27 7 жыл бұрын
Does the water has to be crystal clear when washing the charcoal??? Because I washed it like over 10 times and it's still grayish , it not black or dirty but it's not crystal clear
@curtlenawilson657
@curtlenawilson657 7 жыл бұрын
Might need a third filter bucket.
@lvmobile5528
@lvmobile5528 2 жыл бұрын
What water filter are you using? I see Hansen, but cannot locate it. Thank you.
@donsues2
@donsues2 Жыл бұрын
Having problems finding the Hydroflow filter 15 mm; where do you order them.
@DDDD17890
@DDDD17890 2 жыл бұрын
I'm putting in a bottle of homemade colloidal silver and let it dry. Hopefully the silver parts will stick to the gravel, the sand and the charcoal. Because they used to use silver as an antiseptic etc. Like putting in a silver coin in a bucket of milk to make it last longer and it worked. Maybe the silver parts will get flashed out over time. But you can always add in some more.
@genkiferal7178
@genkiferal7178 Жыл бұрын
not a great idea. Your immune system is full of helpful bacteria and too much of that silver could potentially kill off beneficial gut microbes. perhaps you meant a few drops and not a bottle, though?
@mariaolsdotter63
@mariaolsdotter63 7 жыл бұрын
Nice. :) Perhaps the title should include a warning for loud background music. :(
@emilybh6255
@emilybh6255 Жыл бұрын
I don't see the point in having stones be part of the filtration system. Also I would think having the larger sized particles or sediement (for lack of a better word) to filter out the largest sized waste material, you would put at the top or use as the first filter. The charcoal would be the last filter located at the very bottom. Perhaps you could stretch clean cotton sheets over the top and the bottom as a pre and post filter. Also, you'll want the entire system raised up so the faucet is high enough off the ground to get a pot or a glass under it. Otherwise, great video!
@WhatHappenedIn-vt3vq
@WhatHappenedIn-vt3vq Жыл бұрын
This is age old and the onlt improvement you can ever actually make is in the way you poke homes in the bucket to improve flow rates
@supermomwife5143
@supermomwife5143 8 жыл бұрын
Hi, I'm curious to know if you can drink this water? Or is it only good for washing or garden or goats & chickens? etc. Thank you.
@danburch9989
@danburch9989 2 жыл бұрын
This is basically how Mother Nature filters water that eventually end up in the water table.
@resourcefulgirl
@resourcefulgirl 6 жыл бұрын
My understanding is that over time the layers of filtrate grow good organisms that feed off of the bacterial content in the water. It takes time to develop the ecosystem however. Is this your understanding as well? Great video.
@gregyohngy
@gregyohngy 2 жыл бұрын
It is a big 12 letter German word, Schmutzdecke, for the smuck on top and should be there before it operates correctly.
@ananthatheerthan4690
@ananthatheerthan4690 7 жыл бұрын
how long this filter last?
@vidalia-go5mk
@vidalia-go5mk 3 жыл бұрын
Ty
@anwajainmandiromraj4705
@anwajainmandiromraj4705 6 жыл бұрын
Good luck
@apocalypticrain
@apocalypticrain 7 жыл бұрын
Can you make this bigger like with trash cans to catch rain water?
@growinginfaithhomestead1030
@growinginfaithhomestead1030 Жыл бұрын
Where do you find the 15:mm hydroflow filters? Can you please send me the link? I went to hydroflow website but no help. Thank you
@stacyblock2457
@stacyblock2457 2 жыл бұрын
Where do I get the filter is there a brand and style
@robbierice6830
@robbierice6830 5 жыл бұрын
How long with the stuff inside last? Because sense wet wouldn’t it get moldy or whatever?
@WhatHappenedIn-vt3vq
@WhatHappenedIn-vt3vq Жыл бұрын
The sand and charcoal needs to be baked once in awhile. I dint remember how that's done buts i do remember it's able to be simole
@destinycoach5
@destinycoach5 4 жыл бұрын
Really appreciate knowing how to make a filter tony. Just fyi... music made it very hard to listen being louder than you.
@SweetOblivion7
@SweetOblivion7 6 жыл бұрын
Made this filter and found that the water just runs/gushes straight through. What did I do wrong?
@user-fv7zv1nn7n
@user-fv7zv1nn7n 3 жыл бұрын
how many liters or days can last this filter ??
@chayah8218
@chayah8218 7 жыл бұрын
hi how often do you replace the sand & charcoal?
@indianarmy6766
@indianarmy6766 6 жыл бұрын
ChaYah i need the answer too but no answer
@Chickmamapalletfarm
@Chickmamapalletfarm 6 жыл бұрын
My question as well.
@unclejack41
@unclejack41 5 жыл бұрын
Probably every 500 gallons
@bootangy
@bootangy 11 ай бұрын
got a bigger version?
@edwhitson9873
@edwhitson9873 3 жыл бұрын
That itty bitty middle filter will be a constant problem. Fine silt/sediment will constantly be jamming it up. Either go way bigger( more sq.inch filter paper medium) but truthfully you can get away from the middle filter altogether and it'll be fine
@genkiferal7178
@genkiferal7178 Жыл бұрын
cover with coffee filter held in place with rubber band or jute twine tied securely?
@polargaming9133
@polargaming9133 7 жыл бұрын
How much money was it to make it
@tongvang724
@tongvang724 3 жыл бұрын
I would probably make a 10 bucket system that filter and trickle down to the final result for ultimate results.
@genkiferal7178
@genkiferal7178 Жыл бұрын
did you try it yet?
@swarudiys931
@swarudiys931 4 жыл бұрын
How do you maintain this filter? Like how often do you have to replace the sand?
@sandrabulluck1896
@sandrabulluck1896 2 жыл бұрын
He said after about 475 gallons.
@Electromagic27
@Electromagic27 7 жыл бұрын
Hi, can you use BBQ charcoal or aquarium activated charcoal ?? Or would it be harmful??? I am getting different answers on which charcoal to buy because I know the BBQ charcoal has chemicals in it and the guy in the pet store told me I can't use it for drinking water. Thanks very much
@aminutetomidnite2406
@aminutetomidnite2406 7 жыл бұрын
Aquarium activated charcoal is fine. That is what I used in this. Barbecue charcoal is not ideal
@Electromagic27
@Electromagic27 7 жыл бұрын
Ok thanks man, but I don't know why the guy at the pet store said don't use it for filtering water, probably he don't know
@svetlanikolova5557
@svetlanikolova5557 7 жыл бұрын
+aminutetomidnite add coffee filters in each layer
@crpth1
@crpth1 5 жыл бұрын
@@Electromagic27 - Many BBQ charcoal brands add combustible additives. Beside that, it´s in no way sanitized. In the best case scenario it´s picked from the ground/pavement with a front loader. ;-) Aquarium grade work perfectly. Cheers
@june2110
@june2110 Жыл бұрын
So how do we clean these? I mean for upkeep of course? If that makes sense
@WhatHappenedIn-vt3vq
@WhatHappenedIn-vt3vq Жыл бұрын
Keep checking videos. I remember you bake charcoal and I'm pretty sure rhe sand too
@WhatHappenedIn-vt3vq
@WhatHappenedIn-vt3vq Жыл бұрын
Whenever available most recommend sand, gravel, and activated charcoal The gravel will catch big solids like leaves. The sand will catch any buggers that may have snuck into your water supply, and the charcoal will help suck uo the chemical residue that makes it past everything that gets stopped Sand and charcoal I know you can bake and your source may explain how to do it properly. Gravel might depend on what type it is and I don't known how to check that
@crumdub12
@crumdub12 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this Boss. just looking through the comments, the amount of fucking moaning, and " I can,t find the parts" .... You have the patience of a saint
@aleksandrabissani567
@aleksandrabissani567 6 жыл бұрын
wouldn't be better to put all the filtering levels in reverse order? try and see.: the deeper the smaller filter parts should be. Carbon should clean the water from bacterias.
@MrArtbyart
@MrArtbyart 2 жыл бұрын
May I ask how many gallons of filtering are estimated from this system? Ty
@yafuker6046
@yafuker6046 2 жыл бұрын
According to the above comments, 475 gals.
@CL-ii9cx
@CL-ii9cx 6 жыл бұрын
I cannot find parts you showed. I spent 1 hour. where can I buy?, please give me list of stores. thank You
@aminutetomidnite2406
@aminutetomidnite2406 6 жыл бұрын
It depends on what country that you are in as to where you would find them. The parts I gave were in New Zealand stores, but I know people in the USA who went and found the same basic parts in stores there and built this. Just different parts numbers.
@kentuckygirl8282
@kentuckygirl8282 6 жыл бұрын
aminutetomidnite The most common stores here in the U.S. are Lowe's and Home Depot, both should have all supplies needed (except the activated charcoal).
@spockmcoyissmart961
@spockmcoyissmart961 7 жыл бұрын
as far as collecting water off of a roof for drinking, may I add this tidbit: I have asphalt shingles. Owens/corning. I contacted them about this purpose. They responded with a university study on collecting rain water for drinking after running off of asphalt shingles. The shingles did NOT add anything bad to the water. HOWEVER, it was not recommended for human/animal consumption due to air pollution/animal feces [birds/squirrels, etc] that does contaminate the water. I was considering capturing the water for livestock.
@crpth1
@crpth1 5 жыл бұрын
They would NEVER say go ahead and drink it. The key word is liability. ;-) Although the use of every precaution is simple common sense. Rain water is what we all drink one way or another.
@crpth1
@crpth1 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for confirming my point. We drink it one way or another. ;-) Either stored in the ground or in overhead tank. It all comes from the same water cycle. Cheers
@divinicus
@divinicus 2 жыл бұрын
What's a pat store
@hediedat7
@hediedat7 8 жыл бұрын
awesome video. if I was to make this how long do u think I could store the filter without cleaning it.
@aminutetomidnite2406
@aminutetomidnite2406 8 жыл бұрын
+benjamin peni I can't definitively answer that question because it would depend on how dirty the water that you put through it was and how much water you put through it. But as a general guideline, a household of 5 people using 2 litres of water per day & if you have used about 1.8 kg of charcoal, the charcoal should last about 6 months before it would need to be replaced.
@truthonly7699
@truthonly7699 Жыл бұрын
just the charcoal and a mesh bag is good enough, same as berky filters but a fraction of the cost
@rowlandholland4700
@rowlandholland4700 2 жыл бұрын
how many gallons can you cycle b4 having to change the .... filter ?
@WhatHappenedIn-vt3vq
@WhatHappenedIn-vt3vq Жыл бұрын
Check other videos. You probably don't want to have to change them unless its just the bucket you'll want to refresh your filter mediums
@WhatHappenedIn-vt3vq
@WhatHappenedIn-vt3vq Жыл бұрын
I don't remember if I ever found a video where somebody thought to explain the process. I just remember some clarified what you need to do when people asked
@kebobs8216
@kebobs8216 5 жыл бұрын
Would boiling the water first then putting it through this work
@aminutetomidnite2406
@aminutetomidnite2406 5 жыл бұрын
Do it the other way round. Run it through this and then boil it if needs be
@azurecerulean
@azurecerulean 4 жыл бұрын
How is the a SURVIVAL filter? looks like everything was bought at a store. How would you obtain these items in a survival situation? or should this be called a prepping filter?
@alexanderkapsiotis8050
@alexanderkapsiotis8050 4 жыл бұрын
you can find videos labeled as primitive water filter/ survival water filter but, yes, this is prepping.
@irakibmalik
@irakibmalik 6 жыл бұрын
Nice good
@angiew2324
@angiew2324 3 жыл бұрын
So I was hoping this was something we could do in an emergency when I saw the title of the video; but basically, we're supposed to get the supplies & assemble this BEFORE we actually need it. What can we do when it's too late to make this?
@elizabethquinlan5126
@elizabethquinlan5126 3 жыл бұрын
Angie W Make it now.
@jellygood8552
@jellygood8552 3 жыл бұрын
I reckon you could do without the fixings between the buckets and even the spigot. let the clean water run into jugs or bottles. In a book I have on what to do in emergencies they say ordinary earth/ soil can be used to filter water-not as good as sand /carbon/ceramic but ok for emergencies.
@angiew2324
@angiew2324 3 жыл бұрын
@@jellygood8552 That's kind of what I was thinking. Pebbles/rocks filter water, too. I have a lot of books about wild, edible plants and such, but nothing on filtering water. It's great if you have a device like this already set up, but it isn't always feasible..or possible, for some people. That's why I asked if there's another option..cheaper & easier, preferably. Lol
@iffy07967
@iffy07967 8 жыл бұрын
Hi Ive made the exact same filter useing the very useful info provided (thanx) my only concern is after rinsing thru around 30 times i place some cotton wool at the bottom tap , after a min or so when i look at the cotton wool its slighty discoloured, greyish im thinkin its comin from the activated charcol, now im thinking is it safe to drink, dont wanna down any carbon water, any info would be highly appreciated Thanx Iffy
@aminutetomidnite2406
@aminutetomidnite2406 8 жыл бұрын
+iffy07967 Really I view this as an emergency water filter when you have to deal with water that is really not very clean. After lots of rinsing I think you should end up without the residue from the carbon. But I'd boil the water before drinking. Or alternatively, the best solution would be to run your dirty water through the charcoal and sand filter I made in this video and then run it through a home made Berkey filter such as the one I made in the following video. kzbin.info/www/bejne/gqaogZ6PmayNjrc
@worddunlap
@worddunlap 8 жыл бұрын
+iffy07967 Granular and not pellitized carbon will be better. Also the carbon should not be applied this way.
@michaelvanhoose5077
@michaelvanhoose5077 2 жыл бұрын
Id like to note that this method has a bit of a break in period. It works much better after its been used for a little while.
@shaun9107
@shaun9107 6 жыл бұрын
better than BRITA water filter
@carolyng651
@carolyng651 3 жыл бұрын
HOW LONG CAN YOU KEEP THE FILTERING INGREDIENTS
@Trish....
@Trish.... Жыл бұрын
I don't think this guy reads comments
@papuahmed3997
@papuahmed3997 6 жыл бұрын
Sir I will try
@westgatehygienecleaningsol3442
@westgatehygienecleaningsol3442 Жыл бұрын
Suppose it was Creek water ,after this can we now drink it straight away
@divinicus
@divinicus 2 жыл бұрын
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