ZeroWater vs Brita

I test the filtration of ZeroWater and Brita pitchers.

[@ronpearson1790]

Wow! I've been using Brita for years but after seeing this, I'll be switching to ZeroWater!!!! Thanks!

[@WanderingWagners]

Good choice! You can find the list of everything ZeroWater removes at www.zerowater.com/comparison-chart.php

[@ronpearson1790]

With statistics like that, it's a wonder Brita is still able to sell their products. At least attempt to re-vamp their filters to equal ZeroWater. Their filter's haven't changed in all the years they've been in business!

[@WanderingWagners]

They market themselves into getting people to think they're better when they're not. I think they're realizing they need to change their filtration because now they claim to reduce lead...a few years ago that wasn't even in their radar! They only reduced sediment and improved color. We searched for a water filter when Mike fell ill years ago from poor water quality and we've been using ZeroWater ever since!

[@russellhamner4898]

The filters don't last as long and cost more, but Zerowater is WAY better than the competition. No comparison. Worth the extra $$$, and it's not like we're not talking big bucks here. You can literally taste the difference and if you use it to make your coffee and you use a fancier brew method like an AeroPress or a French press you can really taste just the beans. I don't say nice things about products often, but Zerowater is a really good investment.

[@bassesatta9235]

Ron Pearson brita leaves a lot of healthy minerals in for nutritional benefits and taste benefits. a tds reading doesnt mean shit because it doesnt measure the real harmful chemicals that can be in your water. zero filter filtering everything is great, but it isnt an indication to a better tasting water. if my tap is extremely suspicious then id go with zero. but if i want tasty water its brita all the way. and again, just to be clear, 0TDS isnt an accurate measurement of “clean water”

[@gregg3967]

I bought the Zero Water 30 cup this afternoon. I live in a camper. the water source here is 179 ppm. It smells and tastes really bad. What an enormous difference the Zero Water makes! The warter now taste good and no bad smell. Thanks again for your review.

[@WanderingWagners]

That's awesome! We love it at home and in the RV. So glad to help!

[@dano727]

Zero Water is by far the best water filter I've tested. In addition to Zero Water and Brita, I also use and have tested the Pur filters. Zero Water is the best.

[@WanderingWagners]

We agree!

[@porschemcginnis2764]

I've read zero filters doesnt last past 10 days, is this true

[@WanderingWagners]

That is not true

[@williammaddox937]

@@WanderingWagners mine lasted about 2 months of about a gallon a day or more.

[@TravelswithDelaney]

Thanks for doing that test! What an amazing difference between the two different pitchers.

[@WanderingWagners]

It was a huge difference! Barely better than my tap water haha

[@garybolender954]

Thanks Lynn, We love the zero water.Thanks again for your video. Gary &Cece

[@WanderingWagners]

Thank you for the support! If I can't answer your questions zerowater has excellent customer service as well.

[@starlight9716]

We were debating on whether to change or filtering pitcher changing> We definitely will now. Thank you for the demonstration!

[@WanderingWagners]

You're very welcome! Glad my demonstration was helpful

[@brucehertz2820]

Watched quite a few water pitcher filter reviews and it's convinced me to switch from using the PUR water pitcher to the Zero system..thanks.

[@WanderingWagners]

Glad to help!

[@thecasualrver]

Yep, we have the Zero water 30 cup dispenser we carry with us in our rig. also, zero water's customer service is outstanding. We had one filter that keep getting an airlock, called customer service and they sent a new filter out for no charge, no problem.

[@WanderingWagners]

Yeah we've never had an issue with their customer service either! Great products

[@RVHabit]

I moved over to the ZeroWater from Mavea based on one of your previous videos. Love it! Thumbs up.

[@WanderingWagners]

Thanks! Glad you like it too😁

[@frankroper3274]

I bought one and got it today! I had been using a Pur water filter for maybe 12 years and thought it was great. I checked it with the TDS device Zero sent with the pitcher and it read 080. I ran it through the Zero filter and it read 000. Hold the water up to the light and it is clear as a bell! I bought mine on Amazon and got it 5.00 cheaper than what Wally sells it for!

[@WanderingWagners]

Great, we still use and love zerowater!

[@twdenman1]

Thank you for sharing this information. I'm glad you had a control sample. Larry W. had a great suggestion extending filter life. Ted & Lee Ann

[@WanderingWagners]

Thanks for watching!

[@xxasdoo9246]

What was the suggestion L.W. gave please?

[@henryrosa8366]

Great review, I’ve been thinking of replacing my old filter. I love your channel.

[@WanderingWagners]

Thank you! We appreciate that.

[@pitbull2743]

We have used ours for a number of years and it has never failed us. And yes, you can really taste the difference.

[@WanderingWagners]

We've been using it for over 2 years and really love the product, glad to hear you do too!

[@naiemhaniff7062]

Nice video.. i used to do chrome plating and one of the requirments was to have a di water filter. The 0 water system is a di water filter. If u drink a 0 ppm water its like your drinking nothing because all the minirals are filtered out of the water. Water is suposed to have some minerals..

[@WanderingWagners]

When we drink water we want to drink nothing. We get minerals from our food. The zero readings also mean there's zero heavy metals, which Mike was poisoned with a few years back so we prefer this vs trace minerals we can get easily from other sources.

[@13thvamp9]

Thank you , your video " cleared " up any questions i had .

[@WanderingWagners]

Glad to help!

[@theannouncer5538]

I see what you did there

[@ronpearson1790]

I picked up my ZeroWater today and would like to share my readings. I live in Dieppe, NB Canada My tap water read 21 My Brita water read 15 The ZeroWater read 0 My mother drinks Kirkland bottled water from Costco and it read 238!!!! Lynn, your readings were much higher than mine. I guess the quality of the "control water" is key as to our Brita readings being so different. Water quality will definitely vary through out Canada, the US and the world for that matter. None the less, it appears the ZeroWater will bring any tap water down to "0".

[@WanderingWagners]

Yes, depending on where you live and your public water sources determines how dirty your local water will be. We travel all over so we err on the side of caution and always have ZeroWater. Most bottled water is simply City water that's been bottled. There's studies that show the plastic from the Caps breaks down and contaminates your water in the bottles as well!

[@bassesatta9235]

just wanted to put this message out there for anyone reading, your “water readings” dont mean shit because the minerals in bottled water are healthy and good for u. they are there for a reason. tds measurements, for laymans, are essentially pseudoscience. if your TDS measure a ppm suspended solids of 100 and 50% of that is lead, ur more than likely to die.

[@johnfrieson9428]

Hey there Ron! You have to remember that the TDS meter reads total dissolved solids. What this means is that that meter is reading anything that is in the water period rather it be good or bad. The bottled water you have from Costco is purified water that has beneficial minerals added back in for taste, minerals are good for us. So that explains why the Kirkland shows that it has 238 total dissolved solids which simply proves they are adding the minerals they claim.

[@patwagner9308]

We just recently bought a Propur pitcher. I think the Zero pitcher sounds great, tho. The only thing is, since it removes everything, trace minerals need to be added. The Propur removes over 200 contaminants but leaves vital , good minerals. That's what we like about it. The pitchers are a great alternative! I read that your husband got heavy metal poisoning thru water a few years ago! Yikes ! Boy, that must have been scary!! Thankfully you were able to figure it out & fix the problem ! Wishing you all the best & good health.

[@WanderingWagners]

Yeah, it removes everything but we'd rather it remove everything than get poisoned by the water again! Haha we can get the trace minerals from foods or a multivitamin if wanted. I know what you mean though. We still use zerowater and really love the taste! Thanks for watching& for the comment!

[@patwagner9308]

@@WanderingWagners I get it, totally ! If we hadn't heard about Propur, we'd definitely have opted for Zero. No doubt about it ! I agree w/you. 🙋‍♀️

[@Mudig]

You should mention that the zero water filters don't last at all. At most they're good for 1 month. As soon as you get a reading of 006+ you will be doomed to deal with horrible acidic water that smells awful. Yes it's much better than the Brita but you're going to be spending a lot more to maintain. I suggest to purchase a reverse osmosis system.

[@WanderingWagners]

The filter won't last as long if you have poor water quality to begin with. This is clearly marked on ZeroWater's webpage. You can check your local water quality. Our filters last longer than a month. They filter out a lot more than Brita, so they work harder. Your consume more contaminates with Brita and the filter doesn't measure the water quality... It's just an estimate on the lid off when to change the filter. ZeroWater also has subscription programs to save money on filters.

[@friendhecares3340]

Everything about life is maintenance.

[@mapple34]

@@MrYuck9 Thank you for your detailed review. Can u share the name of your reverse osmosis filter system?

[@escapefromny2012]

How long they last has EVERYTHING to do with how much crap you have in your water and how often you fill up the pitcher. Zero Water is the ONLY filter (out of the top three, including Brita and Pure) that actually lets you know exactly how dirty the filter is. With Brita and Pure, you are only guessing. I'd rather know the truth. Sadly some people think the truth is inconvenient.

[@MrSeppieD]

I'm reading a lot of good things about this filter in comparison tests like yours, but when I head to customer reviews I often find that users complain that the water starts to smell fishy after already several weeks time, with the quality of the water coming out worse than the one going in. The company advertises filters to last several months instead of weeks and furthermore doesn't mention that filter saturation could actually lead to deterioration of water quality or nasty odors. Now, I understand that a filter's life cycle is a function of the tap water quality and use frequency, but the difference is big and the odor complaint is worrying. Now that you've had the chance to use this filter for a while, I'm curious whether you experience similar issues and a need for frequent filter replacement.

[@WanderingWagners]

I've been using zerowater for probably 4 years. The longevity of the filter is based on two things, tap water quality, and use. If your water quality is not good to begin with, the filter works harder to clean it up and therefore will not last as long as better tap water quality. That is based on region and the water source etc. Secondly, if it's just you using the water it'll last longer than a family of 5 all using it. For myself, it's just 1-2 people, and the PITCHER filter lasts a month before it needs changed. Tumbler filters don't last long at all in my experience and I don't really use the tumbler filters anymore. I simply fill up my tumbler with the pitcher water instead. I've only ever had a fishy taste in the tumbler. Zerowater says it's not harmful and to just change the filter etc. I've never had a fishy pitcher filter. Hope that helps

[@25rsti15]

certain filter do good for certain places. Zero water actually scored very poorly at filtering out contaminates from treated water in Arizona where brita scored a little better. the best thing to do would be to test your water to see what's in it. for me having well water I run the water through a brita filter first, then through/store in a lifestraw pitcher. the Zerowater does the same thing as my deionizer tank for washing cars which makes since as its filled with the same ion exchange resin. I do use the Zerowater though to make car detailer spray as it eliminates the hard water that would leave hard water spots on paint.

[@WanderingWagners]

Thanks for your comment!👍🏻

[@garybolender954]

Lynn, We purchased the zero water set like the one in your video. What I was asking you is, after I fill the water filter three time the water stays in the top and doesn't drain through anymore. The water level is about half way up in the pitcher. If I raise the top portion that filter screws into the water will drain out..

[@WanderingWagners]

Typically if you fill the reservoir full twice and let it filter through each time, the pitcher will be full. Once you use water, add more to the reservoir to then filter through what you used. You never lift the filter and tap water reservoir out of the pitcher unless you are replacing and washing the pitcher. The filter stays in the pitcher at all times until it gets replaced. The only reason I removed it in the video was for demonstration purposes ( like I mentioned) so I could easily place the meter in the water without transferring water into a separate glass.

[@SmoreCampingwiththeSchraggs]

You sold us! Great video.

[@WanderingWagners]

Thanks! We love it

[@bioret]

The Brita indicator is not "timed". It uses an an accelerometer to determine flow rates. Probably not too inaccurate.

[@WanderingWagners]

Thanks for the clarification!

[@gospel3067]

Thanks for the review. A zero water ad popped up & of course I ran to see what they ppl are saying about it . Now I need to figure out where yo buy it

[@WanderingWagners]

I've seen them at Walmart, Meijer, home Depot, Lowes and of course online. We still use ours and love them

[@shabeenakhoja4776]

This was helpful, thank you!

[@WanderingWagners]

Very welcome

[@gregchamberlain8519]

After I saw this video I went out and purchased a 5 stage 23 cup dispenser pitcher with the meter and what a difference its made in our drinking water. thankyou for showing this comparison.

[@WanderingWagners]

That's great to hear! ZeroWater has a filter subscription program to help save on filter costs, and I have a coupon code for online device purchases if you ever buy another pitcher because we found that you can never have just one haha LWAGNER20 saves you 20%. Enjoy it!

[@anthonyanthony3399]

Just out of curiosity did Zero Water pay you for this?

[@WanderingWagners]

We used ZeroWater for a year before they approached me and asked if I'd be interested in being a fitness ambassador, and I agreed. Did I get paid for this? No but I could make a small amount of money, potentially off of my coupon code I mentioned in the video. We have been using ZeroWater for years now and highly recommend them to everyone!

[@anthonyanthony3399]

Thank you for replying and the transparency. I was just curious because of the enthusiasm you showed toward ZeroWater. I guess I can be overly cynical.. Anyways your video(and others) convinced me to purchase this product. So far so good. cheers.

[@WanderingWagners]

The reason we started using ZeroWater was because Mike got heavy metal poisoning through water while away for work, a few years ago. ZeroWater was at the time one of the only filters certified to remove heavy metals, including lead and chromium. So I hope that will help explain some of the enthusiasm. We can finally trust the water we drink😊 I'm glad you purchased it and hopefully you enjoy it as much as we do.

[@SVETOGOR1]

@@WanderingWagners how you knew he got heavy metal poisoning through water?

[@WanderingWagners]

Medical tests

[@tgmcfly3568]

I am going to buy one Great video👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾🤗

[@WanderingWagners]

Awesome! Thanks for watching

[@graysonhackler6456]

Im sold. Nice catch on the lid filter!!

[@WanderingWagners]

Thanks! We really love the ZeroWater. Everyone we know who uses it says the taste is amazing, and we agree

[@justletmetravel]

Great video and thank you for your opinions and sharing

[@WanderingWagners]

Thanks for watching. We appreciate it

[@markmathews5117]

Wow.. Great job with your review..

[@WanderingWagners]

Thanks so much!

[@CoolhandLukeSkywalkr]

But in blind taste tests, people always prefer brita water to zero water. Zero water doesn't taste as good. If you look at taste test reviews, Zero water scores at the bottom. Brita scores right at the top, for flavor. Certain minerals add flavor to the water.

[@WanderingWagners]

I must be in the minority because I prefer the taste of zerowater to Brita any day. Honestly, if others prefer another filter feel free to buy and use it. I just prefer ZeroWater overall👍🏻

[@williemayola]

Thank you for sharing

[@WanderingWagners]

Thanks for watching!

[@wallrusmoose2111]

Even so you should have put the meter in the zero water first after the tap water then Brita. Do it both ways. The tap may have changed Brita some.

[@WanderingWagners]

No, it doesn't.

[@wallrusmoose2111]

@@WanderingWagners OK good to know.

[@escapefromny2012]

Ignorance at your level is sad. Must be due to too much lead in the water you drink.

[@takezoaudio]

unfortunately tds meter only detects the conductivity of the medium; chloroform and other disinfection-by-products don't affect the conductivity of the medium, thus are not detected by tds meters... chloroform is know to be carcinogenic.

[@WanderingWagners]

👍🏻

[@bobmohr4952]

My tap water is 463 tds terrible chlorine smell and taste might as well drink out of the swimming pool. Zero Water takes that garbage water down to 000 which is amazing. Don’t care how often I have to change filters it’s worth every penny to drink clean great tasting water. Coffee and tea is amazing with zero tds.

[@WanderingWagners]

We completely agree! It's worth it and you're right, coffee/tea is so much better with ZeroWater

[@SoulRedeemer77]

I just have an idea adding little bit tap water to zero water. For example 800 ml zero water and 200 ml tap water. It may helps to increase minerals in the water.

[@WanderingWagners]

No need for that if you're eating food. You can do that but I don't. You could be adding in things like heavy metals and such when you do that.

[@americanbadass05]

This video shows a clear bias towards zero water and is probably sponsored. To be honest I broke our Brita last night and went to amazon to order a replacement but saw they have a stream version out and went to KZbin to see if anyone reviewed them side by side where I came across zero water then went to reviews on Amazon and when the zero water filter dies it really craps out and seems to dump the double the contaminates back in. I’m not saying I won’t buy a zero water but more research or unbiased research will be needed like how the filters perform over time.

[@WanderingWagners]

Not sponsored but maybe I am bias as I've been using zerowater for years... Before other filters even bothered trying to filter out heavy metals etc my husband had lead poisoning and this helped us get clean water and know it was free from contaminants.

[@Joe-cu4hi]

I ran to Homedepot and got the 23 cup Zerowater. I called customer service on the package and asked if it is considered distilled water, she said yes it will be distilled water. There seems to be some concerns by some doctors that constantly drinking distilled water has some severe health effects. Until I understand it a little more I’m returning it 😟

[@WanderingWagners]

As long as you're getting minerals from other daily intake, which everyone does, you'll be fine and won't have deficiencies. Better to have distilled water than drink lead and chromium imo

[@wendyronk123]

I’ve been drinking distilled water for about a decade now , (purchased a water distiller , which takes time and money...electric usage, to run ) with absolutely no ill effects. People sometimes think I’m a little crazy for drinking distilled water, but actually it is like rain water without contaminants. Also, if anyone has concern about not getting minerals , ( which should be obtained in a healthy diet ) they can add healthy ones back into their water with trace mineral supplements.

[@tangobayus]

Do you add back some sea salt (1/2 tsp per gallon) to restore the mineral balance? I was dismayed when I was that Brita took out magnesium, which is very important to our health. I put that filter out on the street. Do you think the dissolved solids include pharmaceuticals?

[@WanderingWagners]

Minerals are best obtained through foods

[@tangobayus]

@@WanderingWagners That is true. Many foods these days are deficient because the soil is deficient. I grow hydroponically and use things like liquid seaweed to add trace minerals to the nutrient solution. If people aren't growing their own high-quality produce then supplements can be useful. The other things I do is to brush my teeth with sea salt and then swallow the salt.

[@legend-pn9rp]

BRUH ofc zerowater is better. I came here only bc of the ad of zerowater and brita only has 2 stage while zero has 5 stage

[@kumaramitesh]

Zero TDS is good for health? WHO recommends 300 ppm TDS. Please help!

[@WanderingWagners]

The trace mineral removed are able to be consumed in food. I'd rather consume vegetables instead of heavy metals etc

[@tlembro]

How are these filters with bacteria? I’m thinking of the LifeStraw products.

[@WanderingWagners]

Neither filter are meant for bacteria I don't believe. They're more for metals and chemicals removal

[@otas9398]

interesting. i wonder what the meter is measuring? looks like you sold me on this and the EMS hard wire install!

[@WanderingWagners]

It measures total dissolved solids, which can be anything from trace minerals, to chlorine, and heavy metals.

[@otas9398]

perfect! thanks

[@jeffnationaltrade]

It looks like the Brita meter can be removed.

[@WanderingWagners]

I'm not sure but that's possible!

[@lijo055]

It shows in first few days but check after ten days . You have to buy filter for every week if you want to maintain 000 . Not economical

[@WanderingWagners]

Not true for us at all. They recommend changing the filter when it reads 006. Mine lasts over a month per filter.

[@foofoobear66]

Did you run the Brita filter through 2 filter cycles as instructed on the box before testing the water, or did you just simply rinse it off in the sink for 15 seconds?

[@WanderingWagners]

We followed the instructions according to Brita

[@foofoobear66]

Okay great, just asking because you hadn't mentioned anything about letting it filter through twice. Only the 15 second rinsing. :-)

[@jonhawkins2374]

Zero water is been the best forever.

[@WanderingWagners]

Agreed

[@kwmulligan]

Thanks for the review, How often do you replace your filter? Thinking of picking one of these up.

[@WanderingWagners]

For us we usually replace it once a month

[@mitch5077]

I have a Zero Water as well. Wish there was a counter on the filter for how many gallons it has filtered. Also why is it necessary for the filter to be submerged?

[@WanderingWagners]

The filter is submerged simply because it's large. It's a 5 stage filter so it takes up more space. Makes sense being inside is all. As for the gallon counter, I've never cared about that. I just periodically check the water with the meter to know when or about when I'll need to change it. Normally, you'll know about the time it needs changed. Me personally, we change it once a month, so I know about when to start checking the water etc.

[@masterblaster6470]

Great video , thank you!

[@WanderingWagners]

Very welcome!

[@joanengy106]

Hi, I heard a lot of positive feedback about the Brit filter. What kind of water filters can you recommend?

[@WanderingWagners]

We use and love ZeroWater filters/devices.

[@vanannavarasan4522]

Hi, how often do you change the filter? I have heard the filter does not last more than 2 weeks and their is a "fish" type of smell from the water within few weeks forcing the user to change the filter. Is this true? Its all there in the you tube?

[@WanderingWagners]

It depends on the cleanliness of your original water source. Check out ZeroWater.com and they have a map where you can check your local TDS. This will help give you an idea how long your filters will last. Our pitcher filters last a few months, and they are heavily used. The tumbler filters don't last as long because they are considerably smaller than a pitcher filter, and they can last anywhere from a few weeks to a month plus... Just depends on the source it's filtering. Dirtier water will cut the lifespan of the filters. But better caught in the filter than in your body!

[@robinmccune3438]

Not a true test. Brita pitcher is supposed to be filled and emptied twice before using. That might affect the testing.

[@WanderingWagners]

We followed the instructions that came with both pitchers and final results were shown.

[@dustin9265]

does the zero water 8 cup filter fluoride?

[@WanderingWagners]

Yes

[@dustin9265]

@@WanderingWagners thanks for the info!

[@amberm5998]

Thank you...I will go with the Zero Water!

[@WanderingWagners]

Thanks for watching!

[@amykeys2083]

Just wonder where you live to have such a low reading on your tap water? I live in Melbourne FL and my zero water meter reads 350 on tap water. I'm having to change my filter every week to week and a half. And after the meter reads anything the water taste funny and the tap water dose not. Its like is zero water putting things in the filter that breaks down and makes you change it?

[@WanderingWagners]

We live in NW Ohio. Every municipality is different. Your area could have worse water ( all the more reason to filter it!) I know you can go to zerowater.com and look up your area compared to other areas and they will tell you what the water TDS is at etc.

[@ttlsteve9235]

Nice review! I like your 1R20 shirt! I'm a Instrument Tech... ;-)

[@WanderingWagners]

Thanks! It might be our last refuel so I figured I better buy a t-shirt to commemorate it! Haha

[@HowardARoark]

Well that looks conclusive - ZeroWater is the best of these two. One question - do you know if ZeroWater uses "Reverse Osmosis" for filtering ?

[@WanderingWagners]

They have a 5-stage filter which acts similarly to a reverse osmosis system. It replaces the ions in the water and eliminates all dissolved solids. It's certified with NSF international too. The ZeroWater product out come is very similar to a reverse osmosis outcome. With ZeroWater it's operated by gravity so no water is wasted. Hope that helps!

[@HowardARoark]

@@WanderingWagners Thank you!

[@gregg3967]

Thank-you.

[@WanderingWagners]

Thanks for watching

[@SilverScarletSpider]

Tap: 178 Brita: 126 Zero: 0 How does Zero get that result just by having three extra filters? If you put the water through a Brita filter 3 times will they reach zero?

[@WanderingWagners]

It's the type of filters zerowater uses. And no if you put the Brita through its own filter more times it won't read 0.

[@escapefromny2012]

Yes, your note is needed for people too busy thumbing their way through the internet that they can't bother to watch a short video on a website that shows nothing but videos. Bravo.

[@ChrisJohnson-ld2de]

Is the zero filter certified to remove fluoride? Or is that not possible?

[@WanderingWagners]

Yes, their filters are independently tested by a EPA certified lab for the reduction of flouride with an overall reduction of 99%

[@robinarden8877]

Brita's days are numbered. They really need to step up, or get left behind !

[@WanderingWagners]

Agree

[@tbone4u100]

I own a zero water it's the best

[@WanderingWagners]

It's awesome!

[@gabrielrousseau1923]

Your measurement unit does not show which water is better . TDS shows the amount of minerals in the water , minerals are good for you . If water has no minerals it is called ultra pure water , this water is very dangerous . Technically speaking the Brita is better because it keeps some minerals

[@WanderingWagners]

TDS is ALL dissolved solids. Which can include lead, chromium, pesticides, chlorine and yes things that aren't dangerous like calcium etc but unless you're only consuming water everyday without any food, you don't need the minerals from the water. Consume healthy diet vs consume potential lead water.

[@spiritchik13]

Thank you!!

[@WanderingWagners]

Very welcome!

[@billredding2000]

The Zero Filter clearly outdoes the Brita re: solids...but, I'd expect that some solids (like minerals) would be beneficial, so it's WHAT solids are removed I guess (scientifically-speaking). Did you ever consider a Berkey filter? Yes, I know they're expensive ("buy once/cry once" applies here), but other that that? I've seen them in a number of full-timer RVs. -- BR

[@WanderingWagners]

Dissolved Solids can be anything from trace minerals to flouride, arsenic, chlorine, heavy metals like lead, chromium, aluminum, pesticides etc. The list goes on.

[@billredding2000]

Did you ever consider a Berkey filter? Yes, I know they're expensive ("buy once/cry once" applies here), but other that that? I've seen them in a number of full-timer RVs. -- BR

[@WanderingWagners]

On the short, no we haven't considered them. We are happy with ZeroWater currently. If things change we are more than open to them.

[@porschemcginnis2764]

How long does the zero filter last?

[@WanderingWagners]

It depends on your water quality. And how much water gets run through it. Ours lasts a month, usually.

[@gregg3967]

Thank-you so much for this info.

[@WanderingWagners]

Very welcome

[@gregg3967]

How long does a filter last?

[@WanderingWagners]

Depends on the quality of your water to begin with and how much water you filter through. Ours usually lasts a month in our pitcher.

[@umajunkcollector]

how much per cup? compared to bottled water

[@WanderingWagners]

Depends on factors like how your water quality is, how much water you go through etc but personally I like not buying and wasting plastic bottles. We only use reusable bottles and tumblers.

[@umajunkcollector]

Just making a point. Bottled water is nothing more than filtered city tap water, the filtering being minimal. I looked up zero, the cartridges are from 7$-16$ each. We have inline water filtering, the cartridges are 12$/each, and last about six months. Um considering reverse osmosis to replace the inline filter. But the zero is great for camping. We go through a lot of ICE water and tea. Um also gonna get the 2gal/30 cup zero with tap that goes in the fridge, if it fits in the camper fridge? Thanks for the 411.

[@WanderingWagners]

Yeah most bottled water isn't even filtered... It's city tap water and it says it right on the label. Some are filtered but most aren't. Plus I think bottled water tastes gross, and I saw a news story about bottled water having bits of plastic in the water from the Caps. I'll check to see what will fit in the camper fridge, we have the 6 cup pitcher in our camper fridge. I'm not sure how they measure cups because the completely filled 6 cup pitcher can fill up the 12 cup coffee pot haha

[@umajunkcollector]

A cup should be 8oz, 16 cups/gal. So your's may be three pints. but coffee size cup can be 5-12oz?

[@WanderingWagners]

Yes I'm aware lol I'm just putting that out there

[@reneange]

Zero water should always be... uh, ZERO. That is not a really good thing to drink. Minerals are important for the body.

[@WanderingWagners]

Get minerals though healthy food. Minerals in Water are trace. Better to have no heavy metals and pesticides in your water

[@thelab5618]

Google, Berky

[@Getoverit143]

expensive

[@scottdeney5970]

Thanks... that was great... ZeroWater will be my next.... Amazon here I come.

[@river5977]

Here is a tip that will greatly enhance the life of your zero water filter. Do you have access to a reverse osmosis water machine that sits at quite a few grocery stores? For a quarter you get a gallon of water and that water will read around 16 ppm. Use that water in your zero water pitcher and your filter will basically last for hundreds of gallons. I have experience with this. My city tap water runs close to 200 ppm and I can only get about 10 gallons before my filtered water starts reading 6 ppm.That is pretty expensive considering those filters run around $12 to $15 each. That’s $1.20 per gallon for your filtered water. Use the reverse osmosis water to run through your zero water filter and you will greatly benefit cost-wise. It will average six cents per gallon of filtered water plus the $.25 that you spent to get the water from the reverse osmosis machine. I have a 5 gallon jug that I use so I do not run out of water too quickly.

[@WanderingWagners]

Awesome thanks for watching

[@garybolender954]

Hi Lynn, I have a question . About the zero water filtration system I just purchase. How many times do you fill the top before water won't drain? Do you have to find a taller container to use in order to fill the zero pitcher to the top? We love your video's. Gary & Cece

[@WanderingWagners]

What size pitcher did you purchase? I'm not sure I understand... You fill the top and let it filter through, then you add more water in the top to filter until it's full. Then when we use water, we add more in the reservoir to filter through.

[@scenicdriveways6708]

We bought this Zero water filter on your recommendation and have been using it daily for a few months now , so I feel I can give an honest review on it now. We don't like it and here is why. The filter seems to constantly clog with just using tap water , this has happened in every location we've been in , so I doubt it's the city water . We fill the top and it fails to drain down through the filter into the pitcher. This has happened several times in the last few months and is very annoying. There is no way to clean the filter to try and make it work , so we end up replacing the filter ( way before it should be time to replace it ) with a new one , and that's not cheap. In short , I wish we would have purchased a Berkey Water Filter for traveling instead ( which we now play on doing ) , they may be more expensive , but at least they work when they're suppose to and you can clean the filters . Sorry guys , but Jo-Ann and I have to give this product a big thumbs down.

[@WanderingWagners]

Sorry to hear that but we don't have those issues and we've been using it for years. You should be contacting zerowater if you feel you have a defective filter. We've never had any clogs at home or in the RV.

[@escapefromny2012]

Really? Fails to drain completely? Never drains? Or does it just drain slower and you don't like to wait? The dirtier the water, the longer it will take. It's five stages instead of 1 or 2, so of course it will take longer. Yes, Berkey is just as good (both will take out 100% of roundup, for example) but Berkey takes up way too much room on a side table or small counter. I'd rather just wait and be patient.

[@jim-uu2db]

Ever tried filtering your healthy beers?

[@WanderingWagners]

No, I wouldn't waste a beer😉

[@oldtexan]

Is there an unhealthy beer?

[@foretravelman67]

Funny, I thought all beer was healthy! Oh, doctor said, whatever you are doing, keep it up! Well, okay, I'm still drinking my beer cause the doc said so! So there!

[@timlist4173]

nice kitchen, airstream?

[@WanderingWagners]

This is the kitchen in our house

[@scenicdriveways6708]

Does the Zero pitcher remove flouride ?

[@WanderingWagners]

Yes

[@scenicdriveways6708]

@@WanderingWagners Awesome , I didn't know that. Thanks.

[@flitsies]

There is no contest Zerowater filter is the best, it does exactly what it says it will do, Brita on the other is garbage.

[@73av8r5]

You guys have birds in your house?🤣

[@WanderingWagners]

Haha sounded that way! We just had the sliding glass door open on the nice day

[@terkelalgevind529]

What about the fishtate/smell in zero?

[@WanderingWagners]

That means you need to change your filter! You should be checking your TDS in your water and changing the filter when it reads 006 for best results. My pitcher filter lasts 1-2 months usually. The tumbler filters don't last nearly as long because they're smaller

[@dtz1000]

Why does every youtuber only compare zerowater with the Brita Classic filter which is by far the worst Brita filter? You never see them compare it to the Brita maxtra + filter which is the best one. Had it with how deceitful these youtubers are. Compare it with Maxtra + filter.

[@WanderingWagners]

This isn't a new video. These are the top products people requested to be compared and they are both popular, therefore it's what people want to see. I don't believe the maxtra plus filter you mentioned was on the market at the time, and if it was we reviewed the most popular filters. To say I'm deceitful is Ludacris and petty. ✌🏻

[@35indepth35]

That's a scam video. Shame on you.

[@WanderingWagners]

No, it's not.