The SCAM Water Filter Brands Don’t Want You to Know

In this video Brian discusses 4 common misconceptions to know about before buying a water filter for prepping.
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0:53 - Silver in Water Filters
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Sources Referenced in this Video
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Silver:
Silver in Drinking-Water: www.who.int/docs/default-sour...
Water Disinfection: wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/yellowbo...
No Silver Lining for Biocidal Products Now Under the EU Regulatory Cloud: www.arnoldporter.com/en/persp...
2021 EU approval rejection: eur-lex.europa.eu/eli/dec_imp...
Silver as a disinfectant: pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17708...
Silver Fact Sheet: find.wqa.org/knowledge-base/t...
Silver: www3.epa.gov/pesticides/chem_...
PLAINTIFF’S ORIGINAL COMPLAINT AND APPLICATION FOR TEMPORARY
RESTRAINING ORDER, PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION, AND PERMANENT
INJUNCTION AGAINST THE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY: www.epa.gov/system/files/docu...
Pesticide Devices: A Guide for Consumers: www.epa.gov/pesticides/pestic...
Modernizing FIFRA Compliance for Water Filtration Systems: wqa.org/wp-content/uploads/20...
Capacity Claims
NSF Standards for Water Treatment Systems: www.nsf.org/consumer-resource...
Microbiological contamination of drinking water in a commercial household water filter system: pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/87408....
56-84+ days: www.sciencedirect.com/science...
4 months: www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/arti....
6 months: pubs.rsc.org/en/content/artic....
Importance of Proper Disinfection
Emergency Disinfection of Drinking Water: www.epa.gov/ground-water-and-...
Ceramic Media
Selecting a Disinfection Method: find.wqa.org/knowledge-base/t...

[@Kimmie316]

Once I heard you say WHO doesn't support silver as disinfectant I knew silver was a disinfectant ....

[@ethimself5064]

It is a strong antibacterial - Though for all other kinds of contaminants not so much at all.

[@TartempionLampion]

AI generated comment. Prompt was: "Write a comment that will make conspirationisst look grotesque! "

[@ericmaclaurin8525]

You must have failed out of school in the 4th grade.

[@ethimself5064]

@@ericmaclaurin8525 Silver is super great at killing bacteria.

[@Kimmie316]

@@ericmaclaurin8525 didn't make it past kindergarten

[@ranchmanager9126]

The W.H.O. does not recommend silver as an anti-microbial which means it is probably very effective and completely harmless.

[@TartempionLampion]

AI generated comment. Prompt was: "Write a comment that will make conspirationisst look grotesque!"

[@hoperules8874]

It really does have many caveauts to effective use. I use colloidal silver on cuts, etc. and sending an electrical current (low) through a silver annode can be beneficial-but too much of a good thing--is often bad for you, too.

[@DarkGhostHacker]

​@@hoperules8874I know silver is Anti microbial, but can you explain the electrical current part? What's that for? And what voltage/current power do you use?

[@hoperules8874]

@@DarkGhostHacker It's older medical chemical laboratory equipment used in measuring ionic resistance in a measured amount of solution I think? It was so long ago and it was so rarely used. But basically, my job was to polish the silver anode because the test created tarnish on it which would impact the results. Change out the solution and document the maintenance. Yay! Night shift! lolz

[@David-ri3hi]

And used in many of the bandages I was using after reconstructive plastic surgery just 10 years ago.

[@oldroscoe2590]

Rainwater from a mud puddle is healthier than the aisle of sodas we see at the grocery store.

[@DesertDweller74]

If only the FDA, EPA, USDA et. al., did their JOB in the first place, we wouldn't have water worries the way we do. You lost me at the W.H.O., who doesn't give a rat about our water or anything else for that matter. What happened in Flint? What happened in Camp LeJeune? Where were they when it was discovered that the amount of microplastics in bottled drinking water was exposed? Crickets! Using plastic cutting board or ice trays? Crickets! What about all the microplastics in everything else? Crickets! I have three gravity fed filters, including the black Berkey and I trust them more than any countertop pitcher.

[@waterfilterguru]

Water quality is an extremely complex issue with various contributing factors. Regulatory agencies like the EPA and FDA have established guidelines and regulations for some contaminants (MCLs) but ensuring consistent water quality across different regions is challenging and is often balanced with feasibility and cost borne by treatment facilities.

[@DesertDweller74]

@@waterfilterguru "They" are more concentrated on putting poisons IN our water, not taking it out, (fluoride). I trust none of them.

[@AttunedFlux]

@@waterfilterguru Uh huh. I don't trust them for a second. Why are they still putting fluoride in the water, despite it having no proven benefits at all, and has actually shown to cause harm? Why is it only practiced in certain countries, and not in the vast majority? Infants and children drink that water too. Its horrendous! This is not meant to be medical advice.

[@pattydaugherty355]

The alphabet agencies are corrupt.

[@curiousgeorge5992]

Infiltrated manipulated corrupted😮😢

[@crazysquirrel9425]

Fun fact: settlers in the old west used to toss in some silver coins in their water and milk barrels. Kept them fresh and safely drinkable. Silver compounds are used in the medical arena for infection control too. Capacities are based on relatively clean water (little sediment). Always prefilter water before putting in those filtration setups. Best container to use is copper. But no one sells those. About bleach - it has a shelf life of 6-9 months so you cannot store it for very long. You can get potassium hydroxide crystals and make your own 'bleach' solution when needed. For UV to work, you must have POWER! In a SHTF scenario, power may not be available. SUNLIGHT can disinfect water! Plastic containers might now be ideal for this - use clear glass. Kinda like making Sun Tea in a way. Glass container in the sun for a few hours or so.

[@javaman2883]

If your ever using lake or steam water you should be prefiltering before you put it in one of those gravity filters. Cloudy or murky water will clog those filters quickly, only clear should go in them. That's also the time to disinfect, after prefiltering but before the gravity filter.

[@crazysquirrel9425]

@@javaman2883 After a few months go by, bleach won't be viable nor available. So, prefiltering and boiling before filtering is probably the only way to do it. And it must be done far in advance of need too. Takes a while to boil water, a while to let it coo, and a while to gravity filter. Even rainwater needs to be prefiltered and sanitized before filtering.

[@kmccance2261]

sailing ships use to do the same thing

[@Zanthum]

I have a countertop ice machine, it would start to make me very mildly sick and develop a biofilm after a few weeks of use without cleaning and disinfecting. I would exchange about a gallon of chlorinated municipal water per week from replenishing the water as it was used. I tossed a 2 inch piece of solid 12awg copper electrical wire into the reservoir, way more than necessary but easy to obtain and keep track of. Now after a couple months there is a bunch of sediment and debris in the bottom that I believe would have been that biofilm that the copper has killed off and after months I don't get sick. It does cause some dark staining where hard water buildup would occur but now I change the water and clean the unit when the minerals in the water start preventing the ice from forming a nice crystal, it starts to more closely resemble hard pack slush and the ice doesn't last as long. That usually takes 4-8 gallons so time is very dependent on usage and minerals in your water and how long you want to let it go. As part of cleaning I run some citric acid through the machine (same as in ice machine cleaner, I usually run it a little stronger but try to roughly match the concentration) which also etches and brightens the surface of the copper, it turns it almost pink, so I only leave it in for the first couple minutes of the cleaning cycle.

[@psynurse]

Potassium permanganate as well but have to be careful regarding amounts used

[@jimbtv]

As a long-time Berkey owner I have never been under the impression that the black (original Berkey) filters "killed" bacteria. Instead I have believed that the filters "trapped" bacteria since the porosity of the filter medium is smaller than the bacteria itself. I then assumed that the living bacteria died over time and eventually clogged the filter, along with all the other stuff trapped within the filter - hence a backwash cycle. If Berkey (and others) use silver to kill the bacteria within the filter medium then so much the better. Whether or not it is classified by the WHO as a bacteria and virus killer matters little to me, since it is merely an adjunct to the function of the filter. In my opinion the filter would still function without the silver, possibly with a reduced life cycle.

[@waterfilterguru]

Silver is impregnated in the water filter media to prevent bacteria growth in the filter itself - not disinfect the water

[@jimbtv]

@@waterfilterguru Unless I am missing something, my takeaway from your presentation would infer that manufacturers are misrepresenting their products by stating (or implying) that the silver kills bacteria. In the case where the >3 micron filter medium is actually responsible for keeping the bacteria out of the potable water, questioning the efficacy of the silver infers that the medium is not working properly. In my humble opinion, the filter is working just fine - delivering potable water to the user. Bacterial growth on the dirty side of the medium is not an impediment to producing potable water. As I'm sure you are aware bacterial growth is everywhere, and nowhere more prevalent than in our food chain. 😁 Thank you for time and effort you put into this video.

[@ethimself5064]

Forgot to mention that any Bleach used must clearly state - For Sanitation or Disinfection - As most do not as they are for washing clothes and general cleaning. Crazy important

[@waterfilterguru]

That's clarified in this video where I go more in depth about emergency water disinfection specifically kzbin.info/www/bejne/eKXUoqqalMh_n6M

[@ethimself5064]

@@waterfilterguru I though that I would make it perfectly clear and many viewers all over don't pay enough attention. In this case of critical importance

[@javaman2883]

Don't use the splashless bleach, it's got additives to reduce splashing by making it thicker.

[@kmccance2261]

dosage guidelines on EPA website: www.epa.gov/ground-water-and-drinking-water/emergency-disinfection-drinking-water

[@plektosgaming]

Fun fact: The first thing the Pilgrims did when they got off the ship was to set up a still to start making drinkable water. This was about 1-2% alcohol (what we could call very light beer today) and would store longer than plain disinfected water, since they didn't have anything better than wooden barrels to store it in. The most important thing, IMO, to have in an emergency is a way to boil water and cook. A proper solar oven can do this, but a few tanks of propane and a camping stove also works.

[@waterfilterguru]

Yes, proper disinfection is vital, whether that's with heat (boiling), chemicals, or UV

[@plektosgaming]

@@waterfilterguru I just wanted to mention it as we see all of these emergency kits and yet none of them seem to list the obvious issue of cooking. I mentioned a solar oven as if designed properly, it can get to over 300F and save a ton of supplies. This is a good DIY project as well, since all you need is a box, some heat resistant coating or metal inside, a reflector, and a piece of tempered glass. Plus an oven thermometer, of course. Camping stoves are fine, but wasting energy to boil water.. save the fuel for the actual cooking.

[@scottc3165]

I think the very most important thing is to know your water source and what you are trying to filter. For me living very rural with mountain stream the only real thing we have to worry about is giardia, which is super simple to remove with a decent ceramic filter, since they are a large organism. If I lived in the city I would have to worry about a whole host of other contaminants - not all are organisms.

[@waterfilterguru]

You got it! 🤙 Testing to determine exactly what contaminants are present that need to be addressed is the first step in determining proper water treatment. For anyone reading, I made a video explaining all about this in detail kzbin.info/www/bejne/gIaXpIObp5ZsapY

[@ericmaclaurin8525]

Brita was always a better example of bacterial habitat than water filtration.

[@ethimself5064]

Off topic - I have been using Brita pitcher filters for 25 years and: A few months ago I noticed that I could taste something like Contact Cement and when I changed the filter this went away for another filter change, then I could smell it again and removed the filter and could smell it again. We have very clean water here so I have ditched water filters for now anyway. In the EU the likes of plastics used in water filters and SodaStream units need to replace every 2 years due to PBA and likely PBS in them. Lately there is considerable evidence of Micro and Nano particles in abundance in our water and environment as well a lot built up in our bodies. Egad😱

[@waterfilterguru]

Yep, micro- and nanoplastics (MNPs) are widespread everywhere, the air we breathe, water we drink and food we eat. The scary part is that the long term human health effects are yet unknown

[@ethimself5064]

@@waterfilterguru They are finding up to 50% in blocked arteries as well they ate known Endocrine Disrupters as a start

[@ethimself5064]

@@waterfilterguru They are found in clogged arteries up to 50% of a blockage and they are certified Endocrine Disrupters off the top of my head. Just a mention

[@faza553]

“All disease, at some period or other of its course, is more or less a reparative process, not necessarily accompanied with suffering: an effort of nature to remedy a process of poisoning or of decay, which has taken place weeks, months, sometimes years beforehand, unnoticed.” - Florence Nightingale

[@katsiduzynski488]

Miners placed a coin of 9999 pure silver no alloy basically into their drinking water containers to stay healthy in the US. It did the job.

[@dfuss2756]

I run a water test weekly on my berkey, testing for virus, bacteria and different pesticides and chemicals and also ph. I also run a water distiller. I disagree with the time for boiling water. I found boiling water for 5 minutes work the best for sanitizing water from the gravity feed berkey. BUT the pressure cooker works wonders for sanitation of water. Also remember to replace the minerals that are lost during this as distilled water loses the minerals. I also balance the ph of my water to keep it at a 7.5 to 8 ph. If you use a gravity fed filter please remember to keep it extremely clean. I use 100% vodka as a sanitizing rinse.

[@jrbarilla]

So, what filter do you recommend? For emergency purposes ✌️

[@waterfilterguru]

I always recommend disinfection in addition to filtration to ensure water is safe and potable before consumption. Check out this video where I explain everything about emergency water prepardness you need to know kzbin.info/www/bejne/eKXUoqqalMh_n6M

[@jrbarilla]

@@waterfilterguru I appreciate this Quick question Long term water storage I keep 10 55 gallon food grade barrels in my garage that I fill up from the hose after running the water through to make sure it’s clean I rotate the water out every 6 months the most When I fill the barrels up do you recommend adding bleach and if so how much/when/ofter per 55 gallon barrel? Then when the water is used from the barrel it should still be filtered ? Of course it would be boiled at that point if ingested No reason to boil it if for cleaning purposes I would appreciate it if you could answer this one question for me I plan on watching a bunch of your videos today I like the way you back up your discussions with science amd tests I’ve always had my doubts about what the manufacturers put out there Growing up it was much simpler just strain with a handkerchief and boil Only drink the water my horse would drink 🤷‍♂️✌️

[@pauljenkins6877]

I am sure that I saw Boots brand silver tablets on sale as water purification tablets when I lived in the U.K. 30 years ago.

[@bob.bobman]

Are surgical instruments coated with silver specifically for the antimicrobial properties regulated by the EPA as pesticides?

[@waterfilterguru]

I couldn't tell you, I don't know anything about surgical instruments

[@toddbrunermer5971]

@@waterfilterguru I can't say that the surgical equipment is coated with silver. Most are stainless steel etc. Colloidal silver is used to some extent for certain dressings.

[@kmccance2261]

you can buy bed sheets with impregnated silver too

[@bob.bobman]

Many different kinds of medical devices, from surgical tools to implants to MRI machines, incorporate metal coatings and finishes to provide or enhance various beneficial characteristics. Applying a thin metal coating, as through the plating process, to the outside of a medical device, can make it more electrically conductive, reflective, resistant to bacteria, and more. Silver is one of the most common metals used for plating in the medical industry. This precious metal offers numerous qualities that make it ideal for a range of medical device coating applications.

[@richardbicycle5262]

We've loved our Clearly Filtered pitcher and always just keep it in the fridge. I wanted to take it on a road trip with us to filter tap water as we go, but am worried about potential bacterial growth inside the filter without access to refrigeration. Do you think that would be something to worry about?

[@waterfilterguru]

Any time the disinfection chemical is removed, it creates an environment where bacteria can grow. Your best bet to avoid this is to follow the manufacturer's filter replacement instructions and clean the entire system (except the filter itself) regularly with soap and water.

[@yiannislolos9829]

in regards to the uncertified gravity systems. The only gravity system Stainless steel filter that i know is NSF certified 42 53 372 and 401 is Doulton's ultra sterasyl it genuinely might be the only NSF certified gravity filter in the world. The Ultra flouride is apparently getting NSF certified as well. Doulton also doesn't make virus claims but i could be wrong. Boroux apparently is in the process of certification but we will have to wait and see

[@waterfilterguru]

Thanks for sharing, I'm currently looking into Doulton's certifications and will be testing them soon! Boroux video is coming soon 😉

[@AmazingPhilippines1]

Glad to see this info as I have been looking into filtering systems. Best bet is to have a couple of approaches. Watching from the PHILIPPINES. Tap water is not for drinking most places here.

[@waterfilterguru]

Thanks for watching! Do you rely on bottled water for drinking/ cooking in the Philippines?

[@carinwiseman4309]

Thank you. Excellent and thorough. Most helpful explanation I have seen.

[@waterfilterguru]

Glad to hear it was helpful, thanks for the feedback 🙏

[@Alien2799]

I am confused. So none of the filter water treatments are good other than Pro One? What about if you do not worry about the preparedness? If you just want to have a home water filter that takes out chloramines, fluoride, and of course all the other nasties? What do you recommend?

[@waterfilterguru]

I made a video covering the step by step process to follow to find the best water filter for your specific needs, check it out here kzbin.info/www/bejne/gIaXpIObp5ZsapY

[@ronaldgartner3700]

I use a ceramic filter because it filters out Fluoride, which is in my city water. Best to have other options as well. Hasn't silver been used for filtration through the ages?

[@waterfilterguru]

Ceramic media alone is not capable of fluoride reduction. Unless the system you are using has additional media within the ceramic shell, or additional stages with different media (like bone char carbon, activated alumina, or anion exchange resin), its likely its not actually reducing fluoride.

[@stevefiorito5379]

Great vid! Well done. Well researched. I have been using two gravity water filters for many years, and our tap water is very good with low mineral content. First pass is through our Brita and the second pass is through our Zero Water filter. I schedule reasonable filter changes for both devices. The final water really does taste good. I've always suspected that both filters are being over-promoted by the manufacturers. Your advice about boiling or using chlorine as a disinfectant is just plain common sense if you have to access emergency water from a stream, or lake.

[@waterfilterguru]

Thanks for your feedback, much appreciated! I actually made a video explaining to folks your exact pre-filtering trick in order to extend the lifespan of the more expensive ZeroWater filters kzbin.info/www/bejne/fqqpmHxvjs2IfMk glad to hear you're already implementing it!

[@Wishram1]

If you filter bacteria free chlorine water how is bacteria introduced in the brita filter ?

[@waterfilterguru]

Bacteria are everywhere, if the residual disinfection chemical is removed, they can start to grow and reproduce

[@javaman2883]

Its very hard to maintain a sterile environment. Think how much effort they put into surgical operating room disinfection and people still get infections. Ever put leftover food away in the refrigerator then forgotten about it. It grows mold. Those mold spores were floating around in your air, and got on the food after you cooked it, but before you put in the container.

[@campersruincod6134]

Why haven’t you tested British Berkefeld/Doulton Ultra Sterasyl, yet?

[@waterfilterguru]

It's on the list!

[@bushcraftbasics2036]

Great video, thank you.

[@waterfilterguru]

You're welcome, thanks for watching

[@beardedobserver5947]

Can you test/review the 4patriots water system with their nano mesh filters?

[@waterfilterguru]

I've got it on the list - thanks for the request

[@diann546]

ProOne says, on their website, that I can just pour lake water in to my gravity filter. I have four 9" ceramic filters.

[@waterfilterguru]

Ceramic media like the proone filters can reduce some microbiological contaminants like cysts and larger bacteria. Some smaller bacteria and viruses may get through, all depending on the ceramic pore size. I'd still recommend disinfection to be on the safe side.

[@tommcstacker4216]

Mr. Walterfilterguru, if you were going to buy 1 gravity filter system, 1 for city water 2 for emergencies, What one would you get?

[@waterfilterguru]

It depends - what contaminants are in the city water that need to be addressed? As for emergencies, I recommend proper disinfection in addition to a gravity filter. This can be accomplished pre-filtration with chemicals, then the filter will remove the disinfectant. Or post-filtration with boiling or UV. The risk with disinfecting post-filtration and filtering untreated water first is that bacteria will grow in the filter. Check out this video where I explain all of that in more detail: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eKXUoqqalMh_n6M

[@Ziegfried82]

I can say the Alexapure filter isn't as good as it was like 8 years ago when I first bought the system. It really does only work for about 200 gallons now, I'm done using it. Switched to a Zerowater pitcher that will cost about the same for filtering my tap water. On the topic of the bacteria building up in the stainless steel containers...you must clean those stainless steel containers out every few months. When I was using Alexapure I would put all the water in glass containers and refrigerate them instead of letting the water sit in that stainless steel container at room temp. In an emergency you need water purification tablets..Water Filter Guru has it right.

[@ithacacomments4811]

I am sticking with with my Doulton urn with ceramic filters.

[@waterfilterguru]

Thanks for sharing! I'll be testing Doulton soon - looking forward to the project.

[@bruehlt]

Belt and suspenders approach - as you've mentioned, disinfect and filter. As long as you have the PROPER filter that filters out herbicides, pesticides, and chemicals (typically something with GAC) you should not get sick.

[@waterfilterguru]

You got it 👍🤙

[@user-zo2pc5lu5q]

I only use my gravity filter for making my utility water supply more drinkable. I have camping grade water filters for water from other sources plus I would pre-filter mucky water before putting it through any filter.

[@waterfilterguru]

Sounds like you know what you're doing 😉

[@budmansdragracingchannel2726]

So in other words if your using a gravity system and your using untreated water through it you need to boil it first.

[@waterfilterguru]

In addition to boiling you can disinfect with chemicals (sodium hypochlorite - unscented household bleach) or UV.

[@ericmaclaurin8525]

Did you test the water for nano silver?

[@waterfilterguru]

Yes, here are links to the individual testing videos of all the big gravity-fed systems we've tested so far: ProOne kzbin.info/www/bejne/a5mbaK1op6Zphck Waterdrop King Tank kzbin.info/www/bejne/n5XPlWpjgNOBnJY Alexapure kzbin.info/www/bejne/gobaq6NjbNaJbMU Berkey Test 1 kzbin.info/www/bejne/d4e9no2tid2hg8U Berkey Test 2 kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z4KvZICZi5djj68

[@commonlaw5400]

Background music is annoying and distracting from your content.

[@waterfilterguru]

Thanks for the feedback

[@catfishm.1361]

Can you tell me if any of these bleach or silver treated waters are totally safe for any of our pets???🤷🏼‍♀️

[@waterfilterguru]

That would be a good question for your veterinarian. Water disinfected with chemicals (bleach) can be filtered to remove the disinfectant before consumption

[@chronicallywhatever]

Very curious to know if anyone has tested whether the silver in the Berkey black filters leaches into the filtrate? I have had a collation of Berkeys for nearly a decade and always thought the black filters were made of activated charcoal and nothing else. The fact the silver is used is concerning - my HTMA (hair tissue mineral analysis) have higher silver results in past years and I have never been able to identify the source - I don't wear silver jewellery etc. Our microbiomes take enough of a hit these days without having silver thrown at it too. Perhaps this could be a future video for you, @waterfilterguru

[@waterfilterguru]

I've tested Berkey a few times, and silver was not detected in the filtered water (but aluminum was) check out those videos here: Test 1 kzbin.info/www/bejne/d4e9no2tid2hg8U Test 2 kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z4KvZICZi5djj68

[@ronsilva516]

Good info thanks 👍👍😎

[@waterfilterguru]

You're welcome, thanks for watching

[@johnnyringo765]

How good are life straw filters? How many uses can you get from a life straw?

[@waterfilterguru]

Assuming you are referring to the original lifestraw straw filter - its great for reducing microbiological contaminants to make water potable, as well as suspended solids like dirt and microplastics. It is not capable of reducing chemical contaminants. The microfilter lasts up to 1,000 gallons.

[@johnnyringo765]

@@waterfilterguru yes, thanks for that information.

[@waterfilterguru]

@@johnnyringo765 You're welcome

[@user-zo2pc5lu5q]

The life span of any filter will depend on the quality of your source water in the first place. Our mains water is classed as very hard so our filters last nowhere near the advertised time, but we know that plus we only use this water for cooking and hot drinks so the water is boiled.

[@waterfilterguru]

You hit the nail on the head - filter lifespan depends on quality of the water being filtered and frequency of use!

[@dianelyons9910]

Lifestraw pitcher please

[@waterfilterguru]

Thanks for the request! I've got it on the list

[@Farm35IPTX]

AQUACREST NSF/ANSI 42&372 Certified Water Filter???

[@user-hn9fr7mn3x]

I just bought an aqua tru countertop, ro filter, hopefully it does me good

[@waterfilterguru]

Hope so! What contaminants are you trying to remove?

[@user-hn9fr7mn3x]

@@waterfilterguru anything I shouldn’t be consuming. Ppm is usually 165-195 out of my faucet and the flavor or water changes from time to time.

[@waterfilterguru]

@@user-hn9fr7mn3x PPM is a unit of measurement. It sounds like you are using a TDS meter to measure the TDS in PPM. Its good to note that a TDS reading alone won't tell you if water is healthy or not. For example, healthy minerals are included in the TDS reading. Check out this video to learn all about what a TDS meter does and does not measure kzbin.info/www/bejne/r3nZlYyNjc6JsKs

[@user-hn9fr7mn3x]

@@waterfilterguru I highly doubt the tap water in my city is adding healthy particulates 😂 and sometimes it tastes bad.

[@waterfilterguru]

@@user-hn9fr7mn3x TDS is a measurement of total dissolved solids - both healthy, naturally occurring minerals (like calcium and magnesium) in addition to more dangerous contaminants.

[@TheKingsComingAlefTav]

Thank you for all your hard work I like your channel but you're talking about Berkey right now which do you mean Borough.. or whatever they call themselves now? Maybe you can test these filters

[@waterfilterguru]

I mentioned a few brands in the video (not just Berkey), but the issues described are prevalent, unfortunately

[@TheKingsComingAlefTav]

@@waterfilterguru borough is claiming some pretty high standards now with certifications I don't know maybe you can check

[@waterfilterguru]

@@TheKingsComingAlefTav Just finishing up my Boroux testing project, I'll cover their capacity claims in my video. It'll be uploaded in the next week or two

[@TheKingsComingAlefTav]

@@waterfilterguru awesome man thanks This video already got me emailing them I pay big money for the crown burkey and all those eight filters etc

[@waterfilterguru]

@@TheKingsComingAlefTav I will say, and this will be included in my video, it's important to note that Boroux's capacity claims of 6,000 gallons per filter is for chlorine only - if you look at their testing data, you'll see the filters were only tested up to a few hundred gallons for other contaminants

[@slamdancer1720]

your video makes berkey look good.

[@waterfilterguru]

The intent was not to make any one brand "look bad", but rather call out a concerning trend I've seen among these manufacturers

[@patricialacava4472]

I have owned a Seagull IV for almost 35 years. Best filter ever!

[@waterfilterguru]

Never heard of it, is it only available in Europe?

[@patricialacava4472]

@@waterfilterguru The Seagull IV is manufactured in Pennsylvania by a company called General Ecology. They are primarily used on sailboat and also by missionaries traveling to countries with questionable water supplies. What I also love about it is that I could mount it under a sink, attach it to a faucet or use it with a hand pump. Although I don’t think they are selling the faucet attachments any longer.

[@PardieDiem]

Now do a video on municipal water systems! My filters are brown after 4 months worth of municipal water use for cooking and drinking only.

[@waterfilterguru]

Anything specific about municipal water systems you'd like to know about? It's such a vast topic

[@PardieDiem]

@@waterfilterguru I'm currently watching a video you did 3 weeks ago about tap water.

[@waterfilterguru]

@@PardieDiem Right on, I'd love any feedback you have or other topics you'd like to see covered!

[@eugen-m]

I think UV even led is better

[@waterfilterguru]

UV is a good option to disinfect water, but requires sufficient contact time and the water to be extremely clear with no suspended solids or turbidity

[@eugen-m]

@@waterfilterguru 👍👍👍 thx. Or maybe UV + Ozone + carbon .....?

[@lavapix]

Looks like it's toilet water from now on.

[@waterfilterguru]

Just make sure to source it from the toilet reservoir, not the bowl 😉

[@nmr6988]

SILVER is a GREAT disinfectant.

[@melissascott8132]

Pro One ❤

[@waterfilterguru]

Have you seen this video? kzbin.info/www/bejne/a5mbaK1op6Zphck

[@kimberleebrackley2793]

Thumbs-up

[@waterfilterguru]

🙏

[@michaelonello1022]

Great video but, kill the music or tone down. Thx

[@waterfilterguru]

Thanks for the feedback

[@patriciaribaric3409]

I still want filters in my emergency supply. If ever having to filter I would not drink without boiling also. Viruses are harder to deal with than bacteria. Boiling makes sure it's safe after filtering. I store silver impregnated ceramic filters. One plus to using ceramic filters is the water ph has a higher alkalinity after filtering. Distillled water is very acidic.

[@waterfilterguru]

Sounds like you know what you're doing!😉

[@joyanderson8646]

​@@waterfilterguru Why is distilled water acidic whatz the pH level???

[@waterfilterguru]

@@joyanderson8646 When minerals that increase pH are removed, pH is lowered

[@joyanderson8646]

@@waterfilterguru Ok thanx 😊

[@ellenorbovay5226]

As near as I can tell, you did one test on the Berkey, and it passed. Then you spend the whole video criticizing the Berkey. Lame!

[@waterfilterguru]

Berkey is just one of many

[@hoperules8874]

😂silver as a "pesticide" in miniscule amounts in water filter😂 gotta be talking about a government regulation

[@elizabethpeach2215]

your information is good; your delivery is way too fast!

[@waterfilterguru]

Thanks for the feedback

[@justinrobinson2359]

Damm I bought a Berkey.

[@waterfilterguru]

Have you seen our Berkey testing video? kzbin.info/www/bejne/d4e9no2tid2hg8U