Been humming and hawing about getting one of those but more importantly, 10 out of 10 for making full use of the double entendres, I wouldn't want to live in a world where you can't toss in a 'small knob' gag. Thanks for doing the demo mate, reckon I know what I'll be doing with my next birthday money.
Nearly went for a different less officially tested brand! Went for the British Doulton. No regrets, brilliant bit of kit, highly recommend them as the number one choice for this type of filter. Transparent and sustainable.
I've used one for nearly 30 years now for my shallow seep spring water. I can definitely taste and feel the difference. For some reason my water, when unfiltered, is harsh on swallowing, making me cough. It is also a bit on the bitter side. Filter takes care of both. I can actually reduce the sugar in my coffee when using filtered water. More amazingly, my neighbor had a new butyl rubber liner fitted to his rainwater cistern. The water was reeking of rubber chemicals. He put it through the Berkefeld and the smell was gone completely. There was no taste of anything nasty either (didn't try it prior to filtering, it was too gross). I can usually tell when my filter needs replacing as the water gets harsher and more bitter. When you get a filter and notice a difference in the taste, that may give you a rough guide too for renewal, though admittedly, I tend to run my filter a lot longer than the recommended 6 month, so get reminded when the taste changes noticeably.
@@MichaelB2L 6000 litres for the white ceramic. The black filters used in the American berkey also fit and last 10 times as long but they're a hell of a lot more expensive. You can reverse flust the white ceramic ones and it makes them last longer
You can build your own and save $220 off the price of these overpriced water filters. With the Berkey/Berkefeld, what you're doing is you are paying a super premium $$$ for (inexpensive) polished stainless steel pots and the filter/candles. The real expense is in the candles.
I believe the instructions with the candles state that you should run through a full tank + 1ltr per candle in use and discard it before drinking the water using new filters, though I don't have a leaflet to check again.
How much are the filters. And a great video as usual. You are going to get me in trouble with my wife. Because I want to buy everything you try out. Because you do such a good job.
I've been looking at these for a while happy to see even this dummy here could put it together, must be worth buying. The water in those NI pipes taste terrible. However, the filtered water is a pain to filter as you need it, so my money is on one of those guys.. I've one in me basket for next month.
Hi. With the world been in the unstable way that it is right now what is in your opinion is the best filters for this system to get rid of toxins,chloramines, pharmaceuticals, pesticides, heavy metals, and other harmful elements in the water. Thank you!!
Shame it's doesn't remove calcium deposits in hard water areas... Suppose you could always run the water through a Brittany filter before putting it in the Berkefeld?
You could use an ion exchange resin to get rid of the calcium, and you COULD use it in a gravity fed environment but it requires back flushing with salt, sodium really, to recharge the resin. There is a crystal substance you can use that dissolves in water and keeps the calcium deposits in the water. Maybe Google that, as I can't remember what it's called.
Gravity filters are designed to remove certain pathogens from perfectly clear water such a mountain stream. If there is any silt in the water they will plug up and not allow water to flow through. You can scrub the cartridge, but soon you will reduce the thickness of the media and then it will not remove pathogens. YOU ABSOLUTELY MUST PRE-FILTER THE WATER UNTIL IT IS PERFECTLY CLEAR. This can be done by a combination of settling, flocculation, sand filtering, and/or common cartridge type sediment filters that are easily available. If you don't believe this, take out all but one of your ceramic cartridges, plug the other holes, add some dirty water like what you will have to use during a crisis, see how long it takes to plug up your ceramic cartridge. You will ruin one cartridge but you will know the truth! Another issue: if there is water in a ceramic cartridge, even a little, and that cartridge is allowed to freeze, a fine crack can occur that will allow pathogens through. You may not know it as you cannot see the crack. NEVER ALLOW YOU CARTRIDGES TO FREEZE!
...also don't believe the hype that says the filters expire. THEY DONT EXPIRE! The filters slow down 3x per year and need to be wet sanded, and then they're fine.
Hi. I'm new to all this and will be investing in one of these water filters. What do you mean by wet sanding? Does this remove the need to buy further filters which add to the cost? Thanks
@@michaelah523…….I’ve just ordered one to filter my water board water and I believe wet sanding the outside removes the outer build up of particulates such as microplastics ……sand and metals………but won’t do anything to extend the life of any inner filter media
Been humming and hawing about getting one of those but more importantly, 10 out of 10 for making full use of the double entendres, I wouldn't want to live in a world where you can't toss in a 'small knob' gag. Thanks for doing the demo mate, reckon I know what I'll be doing with my next birthday money.
What water do you currently drink?
I’ve had this water filter for about a year. We love it.
Nearly went for a different less officially tested brand! Went for the British Doulton. No regrets, brilliant bit of kit, highly recommend them as the number one choice for this type of filter. Transparent and sustainable.
I've used one for nearly 30 years now for my shallow seep spring water. I can definitely taste and feel the difference. For some reason my water, when unfiltered, is harsh on swallowing, making me cough. It is also a bit on the bitter side. Filter takes care of both. I can actually reduce the sugar in my coffee when using filtered water. More amazingly, my neighbor had a new butyl rubber liner fitted to his rainwater cistern. The water was reeking of rubber chemicals. He put it through the Berkefeld and the smell was gone completely. There was no taste of anything nasty either (didn't try it prior to filtering, it was too gross).
I can usually tell when my filter needs replacing as the water gets harsher and more bitter. When you get a filter and notice a difference in the taste, that may give you a rough guide too for renewal, though admittedly, I tend to run my filter a lot longer than the recommended 6 month, so get reminded when the taste changes noticeably.
I have one of these and they are fantastic, well worth the investment
How often or after how many litres do you change the filters? Thanks in advance Steve 👍🏻
@@MichaelB2L 6000 litres for the white ceramic. The black filters used in the American berkey also fit and last 10 times as long but they're a hell of a lot more expensive.
You can reverse flust the white ceramic ones and it makes them last longer
@@realitycheck3361 Thanks for getting in first with a reply 🖒
@@realitycheck3361 Blimey! So not very often haha! Thanks very much 👍🏻👍🏻
You can build your own and save $220 off the price of these overpriced water filters. With the Berkey/Berkefeld, what you're doing is you are paying a super premium $$$ for (inexpensive) polished stainless steel pots and the filter/candles. The real expense is in the candles.
Titanium... congratulations 🎊 👏 3k subscribers. Best Cornish wishes Leigh
I believe the instructions with the candles state that you should run through a full tank + 1ltr per candle in use and discard it before drinking the water using new filters, though I don't have a leaflet to check again.
Yes you should run some water through before using.
How much are the filters. And a great video as usual. You are going to get me in trouble with my wife. Because I want to buy everything you try out. Because you do such a good job.
Great review and always appreciate the humour 👍
Great demo will get one incase shtf thank you
Wife bought me one for xmas, absolutely tip friggin top !
Great demo! water would have filtered faster if you'd primed the filters first.
Yes i should have, i have used it again since and a lot faster to filter. thanks for watching
@@TheBugOutShop How do you prime the filters?
How do you prime the filters
Yes how do you prime
I don't understand why this isn't supplied with a decent stand and tap out of the box.
Good review , thank you , I think I need to invest in these soon
Awesome bit of kit and it's cheaper than the Berkey!
Ive been looking in to berkey but i settled on this, flouride filters! Yeah
is it the same as a Berkey? thought of buying their Filter to use in a Berkey
Nice one Leigh 👍🏻 🏴
Good unit, but how many gallons/litres can each filter unit filter before replacement is needed though ???
6000 litres.
Can it be dismantled and run through a dishwasher? Just wondering how to keep it super clean.
Just got this exact one a couple of days ago.
Great job 👏🏽 could you use the black Berkey filters in it ?
@@Littlemoo403 why would you want to? The Berkefeld ceramic filters are superior & the company is honest unlike Berkey.
Thank you, Chummy! :D
H, could you please advise how this filter compares to the under kitchen sink filter systems in the UK? Many thanks
This one is designed for purifying any water especially if you loose your mains water as you don’t need any water pressure or electricity to work.
I distill my water but might get one as a back up
Are you not supposed to prime the filters before first use?
Yes.
@@TheBugOutShop….NO! I went to their website and they said NO NEED to prime
I've been looking at these for a while happy to see even this dummy here could put it together, must be worth buying. The water in those NI pipes taste terrible. However, the filtered water is a pain to filter as you need it, so my money is on one of those guys.. I've one in me basket for next month.
It arrived this lunchtime. Thanks Leigh it looks the bees knees.
Hi. With the world been in the unstable way that it is right now what is in your opinion is the best filters for this system to get rid of toxins,chloramines, pharmaceuticals, pesticides, heavy metals, and other harmful elements in the water. Thank you!!
The Ultra Sterasyl will do all of that
Does anyone know about using it to filter rainwater? How safe it is, if anyone have been doing it...
You can filter rain water but I would pre filter it to take out any large bits of debris first
Wonder how long it takes to filter water.
Each candle will filter 20 litres of water in 24 hours
Shame it's doesn't remove calcium deposits in hard water areas... Suppose you could always run the water through a Brittany filter before putting it in the Berkefeld?
Distilling is the only way to go. But im so excited to use one of these for cooking kettle etc as distilling is so expensive
You could use an ion exchange resin to get rid of the calcium, and you COULD use it in a gravity fed environment but it requires back flushing with salt, sodium really, to recharge the resin. There is a crystal substance you can use that dissolves in water and keeps the calcium deposits in the water. Maybe Google that, as I can't remember what it's called.
@@becceflint8793Make sure u put minerals back otherwise the water will leech minerals from your own body
Are these similar to Berkey water filters?
Similar and the original.
Nice one leigh
How is the food in hospital these days?.
Gravity filters are designed to remove certain pathogens from perfectly clear water such a mountain stream. If there is any silt in the water they will plug up and not allow water to flow through. You can scrub the cartridge, but soon you will reduce the thickness of the media and then it will not remove pathogens. YOU ABSOLUTELY MUST PRE-FILTER THE WATER UNTIL IT IS PERFECTLY CLEAR. This can be done by a combination of settling, flocculation, sand filtering, and/or common cartridge type sediment filters that are easily available. If you don't believe this, take out all but one of your ceramic cartridges, plug the other holes, add some dirty water like what you will have to use during a crisis, see how long it takes to plug up your ceramic cartridge. You will ruin one cartridge but you will know the truth!
Another issue: if there is water in a ceramic cartridge, even a little, and that cartridge is allowed to freeze, a fine crack can occur that will allow pathogens through. You may not know it as you cannot see the crack. NEVER ALLOW YOU CARTRIDGES TO FREEZE!
Probably a stooopid question, but could l filter water from a rain butt with this? I keep reading varying replies to this question on the net?
You could but I would pre filter first then boil after for 5 mins just to be sure.
@@TheBugOutShop Many thanks for that, I'll do that when the need arises.👍
Top video and crocs rule
How many loonmims are the candles?!😆
...also don't believe the hype that says the filters expire. THEY DONT EXPIRE! The filters slow down 3x per year and need to be wet sanded, and then they're fine.
Good to know, thanks
Hi. I'm new to all this and will be investing in one of these water filters. What do you mean by wet sanding? Does this remove the need to buy further filters which add to the cost? Thanks
@@michaelah523…….I’ve just ordered one to filter my water board water and I believe wet sanding the outside removes the outer build up of particulates such as microplastics ……sand and metals………but won’t do anything to extend the life of any inner filter media
Does it work for hard waters?
All water types can be filtered
@@TheBugOutShop Thanks, mate.
Don't touch the filters with your hands
Wear gloves.
yes!!!
The driest man in prepping doing a water filter review….
I like this chap, i assume he owns the shop, ive just brought one n so excited.... Im old sorry, these things excite me😂
What you talking about. The guys awesome
@@jefbiggs1583 Driest - as in dry humour
@@becceflint8793 He does. Haha! Nah that’s cool 😎👍🏻
You didn’t test the water at all 😂
@@GreenWitch1 I drank it and still alive
Cheap built device for the price