ZeroWater Water Filter Hack Save Money

[@rflmda5262]

I have been using my Zero Water filter (30 Cup) for about 3 weeks. The easy of use is simple and maintenance is a breeze. I am still reading 000 on my meter but noticed the filter draining slower and slower after this much time. If you experience this slow filter drainage, Pull out the filter every time you clean the container and flip it upside down while shaking the water out of it. Let it sit in this position for a while and install it back in. It works and reads just as the first day. Filter gets clogged after a while. Enjoy!

[@mikeboyce584]

Also they do develop air pockets what your doing does the same thing

[@Diseaseisreversible]

Yeah I usually just pour water directly on the filter and it goes "boop" with a big bubble that gets pushed out of the filter from the pressure of pouring the water directly on the filter. That usually makes the water filter a lot faster

[@Seeknay4]

That's exactly what I do. It works like charm

[@jaivd5156]

Thank you will do this

[@thanks2ugod]

You guys are right! I. Love my filter and I use the water not just for myself but also for cooking and watering my 31 houseplants! This filters last at least 10 weeks -12 weeks before registering a change.

[@markman2211]

Hi, another Good tip. What I do with my Zero Water 23 cup tank like yours is to take 1 gallon jugs and fill them up at the 25 to 30 cent per gallon Glacier water dispensers outside of many grocery stores. They use a 8 stage plus ultra violet system to filter the normal tap water and you get much cleaner water usually 0.20 to 0.40 ppm on the zero water tester. Then when you put that water through the Zero water filter at home the new filter easily lasts over a year to 2 years. This is much better than using tap water.

[@cratty3]

@sploofmonkey I would rather that then drink something that's gonna make me sick

[@Hi-DefCreative]

this is a great idea

[@free2bealways]

@sploofmonkey The mineral content in water is negligible. I wouldn't factor that into your choice.

[@asueft]

@sploofmonkey I use three pinches of Himalayan salt per gallon and a quarter of a lime

[@asueft]

Thanks great news cuz I just started doing that

[@Sourpusscandy]

Ok but the stink from the ion exchange beads…. Does the 2nd filter get rid of the stink!!

[@briancole6550]

Just bought a pitcher filter because we like it refrigerated. Same filter at the table top one you have. I can totally see filling up the pitcher from the table top one as a prefilter and swapping the filters around. Brilliant idea. Thanks.

[@thetechq]

ZeroWater does say that an old filter can increase the acidity of the water. Running the water through a competitor's cheaper filter first might also work.

[@DavidrKun]

I already do this. I am in an RV, with a very strong Filter. Now the water where I am is very chlorinated and with the RV filter is does make it taste better but still have a 200 - 400 TDS. Since I already have a Britter filter I use that to filter into this at the moment. So I guess I am good. Thanks for confirming what I am already doing. Great video

[@mikeboyce584]

It works been doing it for a while saves a lot of money over a year's time Great job kudos

[@freemenofengland2880]

That's a pretty cool tip brother. I do something a little similar - I use my old Brita filter jug with some left over filter cartridges to pre-filter the water. That way I'm going to extend the life of the ZeroWater filter by a couple of months.

[@rethinkinc.5385]

You can use a razor to score around the top of your used filter.,then carefully disassemble the filter (it’s easy and straightforward) then dump the contents into a big glas jar and rinse out the filtering agents 5-6 times. About a gallon of distilled water will do and then replace the contents back into the filter housing reassemble the top and reuse. It’s just activated carbon and reverse ionizing agent used in water softeners. Try it..,if I’m lyin I’m dyin. You’ll get a zero ppm reading again. Many water filters will say replace when in reality all they need in cleaning and a rearrangement of the filtering materials. ✌🏼 Ps. Bacterial build up is possible. Next round I’m going to run a culture test and see if the filters become riddled with bacteria.,which I’m sure is possible .,especially in humid places then I’m going to clean the filtering agents with an antimicrobial agent and reassess. Will let ya know in a few months if you want.

[@G8tr1522]

looking forward to your update

[@steveclark..]

​@@G8tr1522 Did he ever post that update? Maybe it killed him. LOL

[@hoppysport2872]

Have also been doing with two 10 cup pitchers. Your system makes a huge difference. I live in a large 350 unit condominium. We have an expensive and well-maintained water filtration system. Cold water out of the faucet is 0.33 PPM. That in itself gives longer ZeroWater filter life. We get an average of 80 gallons per filter, using the two filter system. We also never let the ZeroWater's filter dry out. I can drink a gallon of water a day, and it's saved time, travel aggregation, and plastic. A gallon of Aldi/Lidl water is about $1.00. That's $30 a month. A ZeroWater filter is $15.00 and I get at least 2½ times the water. And the best part is, I don't have to lug 8½ pounds per jug home from the market.

[@GalileonPrime]

I use a similar approach, but with the 10 cup pitchers. This is just the right size for my Cuisinart brand Keurig coffee maker. I test the water, when I refill the coffee makers reservoir and when it reaches the 6 ppm mark, I swap the final pitchers filter for the one on the first pitcher, and install a new filter on the final pitcher. This has tripled my filters life, and of course, eliminated calcium build up in the coffee maker.

[@flowerchild777]

Great suggestion

[@kevingordon669]

I saw this years ago and can testify he's not lying, this really works, you'll save a lot, thing is it gets old with 4 people and me only filling them up lol

[@VirantRoss]

They have a 5gallon jug now.

[@GetALife-jp7qb]

LOL

[@EclecticianG]

I don't recommend doing that because I'm concerned that bacteria will build up in the top, old filter, which will be sent down and contaminate the entire lower filter, from the fill area to the reservoir, which will require a new filter and sterilization of the whole unit.

[@hearhere2165]

Bacteria can build up in any old filter. Actually, bacteria build up is more likely for the bottom filter because the top one filters out the water treatments in the fresh tap water. Regular use of treated tap water should minimize bacteria growth in the filter.

[@EclecticianG]

​@@hearhere2165 In general, I agree with you, but we have to remember that water treatments are not 100% effective so things will still get to our tap. In addition, people often accidentally contaminate their taps and filters because of contact with the tap as well as not washing their hands correctly before changing the filter. In the case of this "hack", there are some problems. First, I tried the Zerowater filter and the filter cartridge didn't last very long even though the water in my air is pretty good. As the media became saturated, the water's flavor changed and eventually became unpleasant. This is likely because of the absence of any substances in the cartridge that would inhibit bacterial growth, such as silver, although I suppose that there theoretically could be chemical reactions causing the problems. Thus, water from the top filter is contaminated and the water's condition is likely worse than straight from the tap, making the second filter have to work harder and contaminating it much more rapidly. You cannot use an old, dirty filter to help keep water clean - it's an oxymoron. Secondly, the top filter is draining down into the lower filter but there is no attempt made to seal that off from the outside air, which will result in contamination by floating germs, including both fungus and bacteria, as well as dust mites, dust, flies, mosquitos and other things in the air. Additionally, an extra filter that cannot remove special contaminants, such as heavy metals, isn't going to improve by having two stages of the same media that can't do that job. Finally, Zerowater's TDS meter is a total joke. It doesn't measure all dissolved solids - only those that can carry a current, so it's very misleading. I have copper piping so when I run hot water and then I use the TDS, the meter gives a result that is about 200 higher than if I run cold water before testing. Relying on this meter without doing other testing is what Zerowater wants - it's a marketing tool that fools customers into a false sense of security.

[@maripogi7]

Thank you for sharing. I've been distilling my water and worn out half a dozen distillers; the water here makes for a thick deposit of calcium and other crap (San Bernardino, Ca.). I'm just starting to look at alternative water treatment. Have you had your heart checked recently? I noticed you are a bit breathless; I am in heart failure for the second time. Hope you stay well and catch anything that serious early. I am alive because of supplements and diet, but I won't recover this time. I wish you all the best and again, thanks for the video.

[@this_Joe_Smith]

I read your comment. 🙏 God Bless you, i used my grandmother's table top distiller until it stopped, i buy distilled water now and i add lemon& Himalayan pink salt for minerals

[@LKN4WAR]

Hang in there Gina ❤️

[@gfilip1]

Thank you so much for sharing this tip. I'm reluctant due to the bacteria argument BUT I did learn something today and for that I am grateful. You have a wonderful way of teaching through video/podcast. I think you should hone in on whatever you're an expert in and start your own podcast. Your voice and demeanour are soothing and you're very relatable. I would listen to your podcast and I have no idea what you would talk about. God bless and thank you for sharing.

[@mikemullenix6956]

Brilliant, great idea. How many gallons did it increase?

[@PaulSeymourVA]

I use my old filters for water for my humidifiers and also for Alternative photography chemicals rather than buying distilled and it works great 6ppm seems to be fine and keeps us from getting white dust out of the humidifiers my tap has 135 ppm so even 6ppm is a huge improvement. I definitely wouldn't drink it, but I would bet if you added a few drops of chlorine bleach to a gallon, I think the recommended amount is 5 drops you would kill all the bacteria and could drink it in an emergency situation where your may need to filter water through an old filter.

[@Al13n1nV8D3R]

Filter the filter, genius!

[@apogeedata]

Very clever and absolutely scientifically will extend the life of the bottom filter especially if you’re coming from real junk water I have an old filter do some of the preliminary work is absolutely going to help the new filter

[@detailingbyjesse5776]

Good idea. Don't let the top filter dry out. It will make it go bad fast! I learned that lesson last year.

[@kpballa1009]

what do you mean by dry out? what length are you talking about? just a few hours? a few days? where it's not submerged in the water?

[@ZagorMr]

Sometimes, take out the filter and put it under water pressure source, but try to adopt somehow the tap water source to be directly to the filter input (to get the 2 Bar pressure). After that you can put several minutes the filter in a cup with SILVER WATER. I assume you have a silver water maker, other wise if you buy a liter of silver water all this will be expensive... It will cut all pathogenic bacteria and more...! Also, you can cut the bacteria (grown in the filter) when you add a self made attached (from outside) ultraviolet light source down in the pitcher.

[@safetyfirstintexas]

for one pitcher or tank, you only need 2 filters. the one in the pitcher or tank and the one in the brine water, cleaning the ciation plastic beads in the filter that attract and hold the contaminants. ion exchange strips contaminants off the plastic beads and holds them in the brine. a complete submersion distilled or pitcher water soaking for 15 minutes and then one tank to completely rinse and your old filter is rejuvenated. be well.

[@bobalewis88]

Zero water filters are the best at filtering out most toxic chemicals that may be in your water but consider taking a B multi-vitamin with minerals once a day. The minerals will leach out of your bones, i.e. calcium and others if you don't not replace them. I liked the person's idea of buying five gallons of water at the water machine which is very clean, then filter through zero water...

[@ValStreet]

Great idea to take extra mineral supplements. Also it may be good to run half water and vinegar through the filter to kill hidden bacteria that get in filters before they are no good anymore!

[@eugeneson0108]

This is what I do. I buy gallons of water at natural grocers they already have reverse osmosis water for 29 cents a gallon. I tested that water still came out at 12ppm. Filtered that through zero water and it gave me a 000. I replenish my minerals with other foods.

[@powerpopjoey]

Great idea! And cool shirt!

[@joec.1906]

I have a whole house water softener and a 6 stage reverse osmosis system with electric pump under the kitchen sink. The water softener removes the bad TDS and will replace it with some minimal salt. Even though the tap water taste great it will still have some salt from the water softener. I want less salt in my diet. So I use the reverse osmosis water which eliminates most of the salt to a TDS reading of 2-4. Don't really need the zero water filters since I now have a RO system and a low TDS reading but I started with the zero water filters first then installed a RO system. I have two zero water pitchers; one in the refrigerator for cold water and one for coffee etc. I use the RO water to fill them. My two zero water filters have lasted 4 plus months now with still a zero TDS reading. I expect them to easily last another 4 plus months. My drinking water is now better then the bottle water you buy in the store.

[@priyankagiri1305]

I thought RO water was bad for you as there are no minerals in it?

[@luter82]

Give us some numbers please, how long more will it last for you? And maybe mention what is the ppm coming from your tap.

[@MJ_on_YouTube]

A chemist might be able to better follow up behind me on this, but if this was just about neutrally charged dissolved solids, this would work. The problem is that water tends to have charged particles in it; ie cations (+) and anions (-). So if your water has excessive anions for example, the first filter would no longer be able to filter them and would pass the full workload to the next filter. Sure, it would still filter the cations, but it wouldn't matter because it is actually a weakest link principle. The second filter should, in theory, expire just as fast as it still needs to filter all of the charged particles missed by the first filter. For me, an exhausted filter tends to produce sour water, acidic due to a lack of anion filtration; possibly hydrochloric acid from the chlorine but I could be wrong. Hoping someone who understands this better than myself can chime in with some clarity.

[@lifepresent3183]

A chemist or anybody who knows more on this won't be reading the comments looking for answers and tips. They would have there own solutions and wouldn't be watching this video.

[@MJ_on_YouTube]

@@lifepresent3183 Yeah, you're right. Only the dumb asses will be chiming in.

[@think41c]

You're mostly right. The only thing I would add to your thought is that it will actually not just pass the workload onto the next filter, but actually make it worse. I had the same idea this guy did and what happened for me is that the TDS will *exceed* the tap water when these filters are at end of life. Meaning when these types of filters are used up, they don't just fail to filter, they will actually make your water worse. Once I really pushed the envelope, the water was so much *worse* than the tap water, I could literally smell it and it was undrinkable. I'm grateful the guy posted this video - I thought it was a great idea, but eventually, unexpected things are going to happen. Water filters that don't rely on ion exchange (ie most of the other filter brands), this video's method will work great for extending life.

[@onixramirez913]

I just use rain water I get nearly 100 gallons a filter. If I used my tap water I would only get 30 gallons. Try it and see. Hope this helps. 😊👍

[@codeaccount2434]

What do they use to filter water, it is better than other filters.

[@bubl8015]

Do you think this would work on any water pitcher - say filter water in a Pur then dump it into a Epic Nano pitcher - would not "gunk" up the last pitcher so much if you double filter it...just curious I have the Zero but know it does not purify well water very well

[@raffaelesilletti156]

How long is the life of filter extended? Or how many more gallons of water do you get with a filer?

[@user-wq3jv5et8d]

Regional variation is great, but TDS of tap water is as high as 400+ in some regions. The used filter that serves as the pre-filter will reduce the tap water TDS down to one or two digits. Simple math projects a serious extension of the main filter life for several folds.

[@socalaker9094]

What about using a pitcher with a water filter. To fill the tank with water so you don't have the other tank sitting on the top.

[@Hi-DefCreative]

SoCaLaker 909 I think I see what you're saying. Yeah anything is possible, I'd have to see what you mean how you'd rig it

[@mikeboyce584]

That's what I do and it works great use it for coffee, making ice and water for the grandkids to drink. Has cut buying bottled water almost to nothing. Also great to use in Bi-pap machines no build up that you even get with recommended distilled water as they suggest. But like a gentleman said in previous post best to stop using old when it gets half level of your normal tap water. Saying that it has more than doubles the life of the new filter.

[@TinCupChalice40]

What do you think of running 1 part Bleach and 3 parts water through the old filter to kill bacteria

[@edwardfrancisslaytonjr.9702]

Okay. So I think I solved the algorithm of everyone's "Bacteria" and "Stinky water" concerns with regards to this hack. Instead of waiting for 006 to move a filter into the top, pre-filtering stage... do it at 003. Then you essentially are using a 003 for pre-filtering, and that water drops into a new (000) filter. When your old "Top" filter hits 009, bring the new filter up and begin using it as the old one... until it hits 009. Just keep doing this and keep tossing the top one when it hits 009. Not sure what the ratio will end up being, or how much you'll save. But it SHOULD solve the bacteria and stinky water concerns while remaining 'better safe than sorry.'

[@ProgressiveDiscussions]

The zero company just got back to me and they said to press the red spigot button all the way down and hold it while lifting up the top part which should release the air pressure and suction.

[@sweetheart6722]

Once it’s hit 006 it’s hit a bacteria rate that will multiply at an increasing rate, so now what you’re actually doing is just adding bacteria to water before putting it into your fresh filter, I’m not sure how introducing that bacteria to the clean filter would extend the life of the new filter. If you want to have your filter last longer the only way I’ve achieved that is ensuring as soon as I fill my pitcher it goes back in the fridge.. I had that countertop one that you have and returned it because the filter doesn’t last long if not kept cold. Refrigerating the Zero water ensures potential bacteria growth is slowed down to a minimum as bacteria is known to thrive in warm/hot conditions. If you want room temp water, my suggestion is to loose that countertop aquarium nightmare like I did, get the pitcher, fill it up and immediately transfer to a countertop pitcher, then refill zero water fully and put it back in the fridge. Hope this helps, as for this idea in the video, cool how you stacked them but not a good idea at all since you’re just polluting your new filter and for me it took 2 days for 006 to got over 100, the water turns sour and you know you’re not drinking anything good.. good luck!

[@bilalraja6745]

What if you put a small filter inbetween the big filter and the tap so what ever has by passed the big filter will be trapped in the small filter

[@northstar4851]

Did you state what your reading was for tap without the filters?

[@Ronickon]

Have you tried refreshing each filter with chemicals ?

[@vadimkolosov]

well... what about possible bacteria stacking up in the filter through time?

[@moonrain85]

Do you leave yours on counter? I'd like to but have read mixed things. Any advice or opinion?

[@BlueRage]

They're supposed to be in the fridge where bacteria cannot survive the cold. Your double Frankenstein experiment is open to particulate in the air as well as bacteria and mold. Bad idea.

[@Mike-Capz83]

I boil the water then filter it! Makes it last a lot longer

[@raymondleehawaii]

Pretty cool trick, makes sense too. Thanks for sharing.

[@darrenausten439]

Great vid bro! Saves a ton of cash! I would only use the old filter until it reaches 1/2 ppm of the water out of the faucet. :)

[@s.s.4170]

I add two or three drops of trace minerals liquid to each glass of water. It makes it taste great. I also never leave the pitcher empty. I always pour the filtered water into a clean glass pitcher which fits on the refrigerator door and then refill my Zero pitcher for the next time..I also use the bag the new filter comes in, cut the top off the bag and push it down a bit leaving the bag around the filter as I change it. Effectively not touching my hands to my new filter which no matter how well you wash your hands, will always have some sort of residue. Easy Peasy!

[@onepiece8100]

I have a question, the water that filters through the filter tastes sour as if there was a lemon inside. How do I clean the filter?

[@ValStreet]

That's what I'm wondering as well. I'm searching for someone who mixes half water and vinegar to clean the zero water pitcher or any water pitcher filter. I'm trying to kill the hidden bad bacteria that can get in filters before they are no good any more.

[@mcdk72]

​@@ValStreetit would proberbly kill bacteria. Soked for some time.

[@Seeknay4]

I bought 2 and love them. I use it in my keurig plus. The 78oz one and man o mna it's peeeerrrrrfect

[@alphayun7401]

how long would it last if you just put store bought distilled water into it?

[@imagineaworld]

Until bacteria becomes a problem, years maybe? Why the hell would you waste the money on a filter in the first place if you can afford distilled?

[@free2bealways]

There's nothing to filter in distilled water. It's essentially captured steam. There are very few things that can remain in water when it is distilled. Minerals cannot. It's considered one of the most pure.

[@artspark7697]

Doesn.t bacteria build up in the filter

[@PeacefulVictorytoTruth]

I would have liked to see the test number after the double filtration!! To show it works because...well.. you know youtube...

[@asueft]

It was a new filter in the second pitcher, so it would be zero.

[@PeacefulVictorytoTruth]

@@asueft arent u moving particles from the first pitcher to the second?

[@davidlarson5991]

Seyhcelle gallon filters filter nearly everything and good for 3 months or 100 gallons whereas Zero mostly filters a few and good for 10 gallons?

[@davidlarson5991]

Zero is a scam.

[@rscott2247]

Good set up tip. I find Zerowater has a very good product but they are not all Canadian friendly with their recycling program or coupon vouchers. I'm looking to make my own filter from various ingredients since Zerowater has jacked up there prices for 2022.

[@leianth1]

Have U tried Epicwater pitcher? If so would U think that would be better comparing higher price of it? Thoughts?

[@yukonjack.]

I'll give you a 🥳 thumbs up #900 just for that retro techniques t-shirt👍( I had one back in the day.) Anyway good idea I've heard this before although everybody made the argument the first filter is just contaminating the second, but as you explained you have to test it periodically to see that it's better than standard tap water then you're ahead of the game until it reaches the same cleanliness/dirtiness as your tap water.✌️🎯

[@cmcg1190]

Bacteria can build up in the ion-exchange area of the filter. The longer it's in operation the longer those microbeads are wet so be careful.

[@agr8fulson]

remember though that even a brand new filter doesn't filter bacteria, only dissolved solids. so if bacteria is your concern, i would suggest putting boiled water through the filter.

[@agr8fulson]

@nickstick1 correct. and what you're seeing is sadly normal. where i live in San Jose, CA, my tap water is 337 and a new filter lasts only 35-40 days. im glad to report though that this method of stretching the filters has really helped and is getting me ~2-3 gallons of 000 water out of filters that i would otherwise have tossed. good luck!

[@sviatlanaastvatsaturian3049]

My filter start smelling bad in a two weeks, getting too expensive to replace it so often

[@mikethebloodthirsty]

@nickstick1 wow... You get 4 weeks out of the filter?... Really!... I get nowhere near that. I have a similar ppm, mine begins to fail after about 10 days, then by 14 it's close to tap water. I never get zero water even with a new filter, it's about 10. They should call it 10 water...

[@mcdk72]

​@@mikethebloodthirsty you must be a special boy. My 258ppm water read zero.

[@nunyabiznez6381]

This is a very scientifically sound practice. You could actually do this in a three or four step filtration for better life though after a point the return becomes negligible. I just watched several reviews of water filters and found that some were good at removing one kind of contaminate but left others while another was good at removing those but left behind that which the first one removed so I have one of each ordered and expect delivery in the next day or two and will filter all my water twice. I will then, in a few months, buy a second pair of filtering pitchers and do something similar to what is in this video to extend the life of the filters. I anticipate the results to show a better than 99% reduction in nearly all contaminants. My chief concern is lead hard water with the former being more of a concern. Our neighborhood is prone to lead contamination and few people are aware of it. Our water consistently tests 5-50 times the EPA maximum safe levels which is why I only drink purified bottled water until I get my filtration system going.

[@Polarcupcheck]

What is the cost per gallon, though. If you are paying 50 cents a gallon, that is alot more than my local filter system stations.

[@edss7778]

Costco brita knockoffs r like dirt cheap for ten.. so u can also potentially use them as pre filters

[@lateedahdah7918]

Thanks for the tip....yes, Zero Water filters are the best...Mike Adams did a test on filtering the poison of round up glyphosate which the Zero water filter did the trick.

[@mddell58]

Have you read about, or used, Crystal Quest water filters?

[@lateedahdah7918]

@@mddell58 No I have not used Crystal Quest...never heard of this brand....just searched it... Happy July 4th....Be Safe, Friend!!!

[@imagineaworld]

You mean the stuff that caused a bunch of cancer?? Daytoday we do not have to filter round up from our tap water. Stupid example.

[@harryring9597]

Yer crazy man...but eye do the same thing using my old Britta as a pre-filter. God Bless

[@buloymanong3688]

all i can say is brilliant idea

[@ampg8862]

How long does it take to filter the water. Meaning how long before 1 cup is ready to drink

[@Hi-DefCreative]

The filters when NEW are a little slow but it doesn't take long to filter through 1 unit. if you pour a pitcher in the filter it will be a few maybe 5 minutes to filter after the filter is broken in.

[@cosmealcantar9396]

I actual do something like that reused the old filter to make the new filter to filter minimum to non filtration. But this looks like less work i just rebittle everything and then switch our the filter when done and filter the water again thru the new filter saves the life time. Same concept but different way.

[@lynskyrd]

the problem with this hack is ZeroWater filters can give the water a fishy taste when they are at end of life... which is disgusting. ZeroWater itself has acknowledged this as an issue and they are working on resolving this 'side effect' with the exhausted filters. I personally, have not experienced this but I don't let my filters hang around once the TDS reading gets above 5

[@affluentvirtues6600]

bro i have this same shirt! my kids love it too

[@timbuktuuu]

My filtered water is showing 067. Any ideas what is going wrong

[@mcdk72]

It's proberbly leaking where filter is attached. It need to be tight.

[@RafaelARTech]

Man... I love the idea. But seeing the comments below about bacteria build up is scary. Maybe you can reassess, and put out another video of how to kill the bacteria. Possibly distilled vinegar? Dunno... just coming up with ideas. I’ll follow you for a bit. For now, not a bad idea to disable comments, or hack this video. Regardless awesome attempt bro! You’re def on the right track.

[@darrenausten439]

If you're worried about bacteria, buy a clear filter through and run a ultraviolet light into it. This would be only for drinking water, as I previously replied.

[@mikethebloodthirsty]

Doesn't work... My primary filter hit 50 after 10 days, then rapidly failed, I switched the secondary to primary that failed in 5... Your really not getting that much more use out of these if your water is about 380 to start with.

[@getsumization]

What about the fishy smell when the first filter wears out?

[@jessvagnar4957]

If it's the fishy smell replace it, that's from bacteria growth. if it's just the ppm increase it's still fine.

[@wes9451]

@@jessvagnar4957 Its actually a chemical in the filter that is affected by high PH. It's not bacteria.

[@FAMZ-_-1-ST]

Dat like the taste

[@asueft]

I like the fishy smell, it smells like my girlfriend

[@VirantRoss]

*They are better than Brita filters. ZW should offer an adventure/Survival version geared towards hikers/campers/survivalists thats capable of making ANY Water safe clean disease free, like the lifestraw*

[@evyiennetla9416]

I agree I want some thing that will allow me to drink even dehumidifier water

[@freddieslaughter1107]

I have that one system and I only get 30days use out of the filter.

[@exnokiafanboy]

No.. just no.. You're dumping bacteria from the old filter to the new filter. The meter doesn't read bacteria levels...

[@free2bealways]

Tap water contains chlorine.

[@markhartley5708]

Meghan Hulsey Hi, are you saying the chlorine from the tap water will prevent bacteria from growing in the Zero Water filter? If so, I’m a little confused because this filter claims to remove 99% of chlorine, so how then could it prevent the future buildup of bacteria in an old/expired filter? Thanks for any insight you can provide for this matter!

[@heartforchrist7004]

Is the zero water really better than the brita??

[@Hi-DefCreative]

Yes I would say so. I have had Britain and it's used at work. It's not terrible and better than nothing but I think zero is a better filter.

[@mikeboyce584]

I agree Zero water is better by far!

[@arthurwatt5687]

just shake the water out of the filter. the filter gets clogged. i shook it out really good, getting all the excess water out put it back in now tests 0

[@Hi-DefCreative]

interesting thanks

[@divinehood6102]

One major problem that is dangerous. The bacteria that accumulates in the old filter will ruin both filters. I would suggest not doing this.

[@darrenausten439]

If your using it for drinking I wouldn't suggest this method. If you are using it for plants or fishtanks it IS AWESOME!

[@chtomlin]

BS, you must work for zero trying to sell more....if the filter was good a few mins ago to work, then it will be fine for a week more.

[@llatikcufanyway2435]

These filters do not filter bacteria. If the fishy smell was from bacteria then filtering it again as in this hack wouldn't remove the fishy smell but it does, proving the fishy isn't from bacteria. But it was a good guess, it's just wrong.

[@chtomlin]

@@llatikcufanyway2435 don't filter bacteria??

[@keithsturcken1716]

How do you keep spigot from leaking?

[@vicky-pd9hh]

I can't get the water filter out to change it

[@catguy5425]

Over 700 like? This must be good!

[@agr8fulson]

besides all the great comments below, i would only add that the rate of decline of an 006 filter is VERY fast so all this effort is hardly worth it (in my opinion). example: my tap water is 337 but when the filter reaches only 100, it already smells too much for my household so its toast, bye-bye. and for the record, my filters go from 006 to 100 in 2-3 days. a better use of effort would be to boil water before putting it thru the filter. now your drinking water has no dissolved solids AND no microbiological contaminants. and bacteria is a legit concern.

[@Hi-DefCreative]

Very true. I think you're spot on and don't disagree I will say if you take a filter that gets up to a hundred or something and take it out of circulation and let it dry I think some of the bacteria dies and it might be usable but we don't do this at our house anymore we're just using one filter at a time. I'd like to invest in a better system. I've always wondered if the energy expended to boil water was too much to make it worth that but that is a good idea as well.

[@agr8fulson]

@@Hi-DefCreative oooh great idea - dry out the filter! i'm going to try that. FYI - i have an electric tea kettle that makes boiling water a breeze. thanks and bless you brother.

[@kangjhha]

Unfortunately this does nothing for the life of the filter.. I have a 23cup dispenser and just recently purchased used 20cup tub to do a double filter hack. I started with a new filter on 8/3 and using the 20cup tub to filter using my old one.. now I am a bachelor but do a lot of cooking myself so do use extra filtered water for boiling and steaming but the new filter even with this method only lasted me until 8/26 (The sour water taste is evident after using it for about a month). I now am planning to try with a new filter only and see how long it lasts... I love zerowater but the damn filters are too expensive and need to be replaced whenever the sour taste presents itself, it's like they made it that way so customers have to keep buying more filters after a calculated time of use...

[@Hi-DefCreative]

Very true they should make the filters more affordable.. I agree this HAC is not perfect and it's not what we still use all the time

[@Diseaseisreversible]

This is a bad idea. If you do not replace your filters regularly, bacteria and molds will grow on your filter. This is going into your filtered water if you do not replace them when they say to replace them

[@krishnadas4x]

Man its time for Kangen water. If you want let me know.

[@DavidPT40]

When my filter goes bad it starts to taste like rotten fish. Directly before that it starts to taste acidic.

[@ja.935g67]

Thats crazy my water here in sothern california ventrura county is 408 - 416 average. My filter will last me a month in the pitcher giving me only 12 to 13 fills.

[@Hi-DefCreative]

Wow that is crazy

[@kellybader6315]

I'm here on Valencia just a little further south of you. Our water is 340 We get 8 gallons out of the filter. I'm trying to find a way to clean it and reuse it. At 12 bucks a filter it gets pricey as it lasts us about two weeks.

[@cratty3]

And here I thought my 198 was bad lol

[@evyiennetla9416]

I am in Southern Orange County, CA and my tap water is about 400 ppm... it’s really hard and can leave ugly calcium residue in pools... the tap water here tastes literally like bleach water it’s disgusting. I am going to get a filter for my shower because showering in it is nasty. I tried a zero filter for about a month and it started to taste really really sour and disgusting all of the sudden. I honestly think I would have better luck using boiled dehumidifier water and filtering it once it cools with the zero water filter as opposed to Southern California tap water lol. Maybe add a pinch of Himalayan pink salt to it hehe 😜

[@mrsaye499]

BAH!! We need to address this issue at the root. No other alternative.

[@ehrlich_]

No mention of BACTERIAS that will be an issue!

[@understandingman4100]

The only way to know if this truly work you have to use two old filters.

[@rogerpalmer5245]

try a 50/50 water and vinegar mix and let the filter sit in a container with a tight screw on lid for one hour while shaking it every 15 minutes then dump flush with soap and water then soak in clean water for 2 hours and flush the filter real good before reinstalling.. might need to do it twice to remove vinegar smell or you could just leave it in clean water overnight without a lid on ....

[@wewillovercome5834]

how is that saving anything, dude. your just running the all of the water through that brand new filter you just bought in that bottom one. your just running that bottom filter extra hard so your only killing that new filter twice as fast. what is wrong with you?

[@doomtaker4848]

My water quality is 328. So I get a week or so out of one filter.

[@sweatintotheoldies]

clever guy! I like your system!

[@Diseaseisreversible]

Not cleaver. This is dangerous and could give you all kinds of bad bacteria and mold in your water when filtering. These filter hold onto moisture and are a host for all kinds of bad things. Which is brought down with your water as it's filtered. You must replace your filters for this reason.

[@kathyfann]

Thanks for the tip it a good idea

[@ozmoses2011]

I'm like please tell me he's not gonna just stack them. (, shaking head as you look down then back up to him stacking them.... why??,) why?? the filter is made of tiny micro gel balls or grains if you will and they build up bacteria like a sponge using ion-exchange because of what they are made of this removes the charge from all the elements and therefore is in all honesty tricking us when we use a test for solid particulate matter (ppm,or parts per million) this bacteria can begin to actually stink like bad breath but not necessarily it depends on where you live and what is in your water . but regardless it's nasty . some can argue they are actually doing something illegal by falsifying the data on purpose to obvuscate the results of a meter test that only works if the ppm matter has a charge in it , but if it loses that charge than it is still there it just will not register that it is on a meter obviously because of what I just explained !!! the particulate matter (some amount of it who knows because that requires different testing methods to find out) that you think had been stopped by the filter actually gets through ! Then bacteria will form inside and buildup will get worse so in essence your filtering through bacteria that's been growing there inside for how long now?.... yeah not a pretty thought lol

[@MobileDecay]

Or you could be a real man and drink pond water! 💪😳

[@dcabral00]

Good idea! the only thing I have against it is that the water that is flowing to the bottom pitcher is exposed.

[@amac2813]

I like your Trust Jesus magnet.

[@justpaintitright6442]

good hack i just got miine and my tape water was at 259

[@kittytwisters1628]

BRILLIANT! Thank you!

[@sinepari9160]

I had a girlfriend back in my 20's who drank NO water, only cokes or sugar drinks and she's still kicking 30 years later haha.