I Tested the LARQ PureVis Pitcher...Does it Remove Harmful Contaminants?
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- Опубліковано 17 чер 2024
- Brian tests the LARQ Pure-Vis pitcher using a certified lab to see if it removes harmful contaminants from tap water.
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⏰ Chapters ⏰
0:00 Water Treatment Expert: Common Contaminant Could BYPASS Your LARQ Pitcher
0:31 Our Testing Process
1:05 Test Results
3:11 Conclusion
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The video finds that the LARQ Pure-Vis pitcher effectively removed some contaminants including uranium, strontium, and barium but not fluoride. The filter also increased levels of some substances in the filtered water.
Overall, the video concludes that the LARQ Pure-Vis pitcher performed well in many areas, but its effectiveness on specific contaminants depends on your water quality and needs.
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Testing Disclaimer
The system in this video was objectively tested under real-life conditions. The water samples were taken from one single location, had a limited range of contaminants, and may not represent the system's performance in other areas or under different conditions. Contaminants were not intentionally added for testing purposes. This is a single test and does not accurately reflect the system's performance under different conditions, with different contaminants, or its performance over a longer period of time. The results are not comprehensive or conclusive.
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100% Contaminant Removal Rates Disclaimer
A 100% removal rate means there are no contaminant detections above the MDL (Method Detection Limit). The MDL is the lowest concentration of a given analyte for which the laboratory is confident in claiming per each contaminants detection (ie. how low the instruments can measure down to with confidence).
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the aesthetic is incredible, I would buy this filter based off the appearance over other filters.
Definitely the most aesthetically pleasing pitcher we've tested to date, that's for sure
This is helpful, thanks for all your videos! If this model has the UV-C light it would also be interesting to see how well it actually disinfects itself.
Great suggestion for a follow-up project - use it without washing or 2 months like they say you can, and give it a test 🤓
Thanks for the test! I use the larq bottle and was wondering how well the pitcher did. From what I've seen, activated carbon filters tend to breed bacteria, so a pitcher that takes care of that with uvc seems like a nice idea. I guess some people don't want flouride removed, so not too surprising there. On their FAQ though they say flouride removal might be a 'future development.'
Thanks for watching! The UV aspect is cool. A great idea to test that functionality for a followup project
Thanks for your videos! I am still trying to boil down what water pitcher or gravity filtration system to buy...
On another note, I just purchased a Crystal Quest Shower filter. They claim to remove many toxic contaminants such as heavy metals and has a reputation of being one of the best on the market (along with their popular bath water filter). Would be awesome to see you test this brand or other bath/shower filter systems!
Great suggestion! I appreciate it.
Have you had your water tested? Do you know what contaminants and concentrations are present that need to be addressed?
@@waterfilterguru Yes.
These are the main big issues: Bromodichloromethane (13.9 PPB), Chloroform (54.4 PPB), Total THMs (72.46 PPB), Dibromochloromethane (4.16 PPB), Lead (0.00454 PPM) and fluoride (0.507 PPM).
@@Metalgal80 I'd recommend the Clearly Filtered pitcher which will be effective against those DBPs and fluoride bit.ly/3XEksYj
Could you do a similar test with the Brita Elite filter?
Already did, check it out here ua-cam.com/video/OH8Gan35bVI/v-deo.html
Can you lab test the NU Aqua 4-Stage Countertop Reverse Osmosis System please
I'll put it on the list for the next time we test countertop ROs - thanks for the request!
Thank you for your videos! Have you heard of the Melissani m1? It seems to be a newer RO option. Seems similar to the rkin u1? just throwing in a review request bc it seems like an option but not sure on its effectiveness & trust your opinion 🙏🏼
Thanks for the additional request for the Melissani M1 - we've had a few already and it's on our list for next time we test countertop ROs!
Where to get the testing stripes
@@cupidok2768 We used Tap Score lab testing for this project bit.ly/3HJrxAw
Personally I recommend reading "Rapid single-particle chemical imaging of nanoplastics by SRS microscopy" before going with RO.
What’s the best filter to remove fluoride?
Both Clearly Filtered bit.ly/3XEksYj and ZeroWater tinyurl.com/y2wrs7xn completely eliminate fluoride in our testing
Please do the Boroux water filter! It’s from someone who worked for Berkey for 25 years and they say it’s better. I’d love to see how it tests
Got it on the list!
Can you run the same tests on LARQ’s filtered water bottle and their PureVis UV bottle as well
Yep, we've got it on the list to test when we do a filtered water bottles project. Thanks for the request
Have you tested General Ecology filters?
We have not yet
Hello does these lab test, test for microplastics ? Thanks !
Unfortunately microplastics were not an analyte in the Tap Score advanced city water test we used for the project. That said, Tap Score have a dedicated microplastics test that you can see here tinyurl.com/yc8jm2fc but that was not part of this specific project
Do the strawlife please!
Got it on the list for next time we test more pitchers! Thanks for the request
Does tap score also check for plastic phthalates? Or at least micro plastic levels ?
The Tap Score Advanced City Water Test we used for this project unfortunately does not analyze for microplastics or phthalates. However Tap Score do offer specialized testing for both of those contaminants:
Microplastics specific test tinyurl.com/yc8jm2fc
SVOC specific test (includes phthalates) tinyurl.com/ypduf93a
Is the UV light safe to be around?
It's a small light within the pitcher vessel itself
What would cause the sulfate increase?
It's hard to draw definitive conclusions from just one isolated test, but one hypothesis is that it's coming from the media in the filter itself.
Does this text show if titanium dioxide is released into the water at all? Larq informed me it was used in the filter.
It did test for titanium, which I assume includes all forms of titanium compounds. Our test did not detect any titanium post-filtration
@@waterfilterguru do you have details on how small the particles can be to be detected with your testing? It looks like nanoparticle titanium dioxide is often used in water filtration. I appreciate your response. I’ve been using this water for my 4 year old. I’ve avoided nanoparticles in sunscreen and now I’m wondering if I should be worried about exposure here as well.
Will this remove all forever chemicals?
They claim it can reduce PFOA/PFOS (two of the most common PFAs 'forever chemicals') on their website imp.i263265.net/Kj7kk9 however I don't have any firsthand data confirmation of this since PFAs chemicals were not included in our testing.
I love that your putting all thse claims and products to the test. Reading reviews online feels so faked and deceptive. This is definitely the stuff i needed to see to feel confident before i ever buy a filter. As a parting question do you consider the stainless steel RO water filters like berkey worth it for someone looking for a reliable machine. Money is kinda tight in this day and age and im looking for some secuirth that doesnt cause an anmrm and a leg
Thanks for the feedback, I'm glad the video was helpful.
Just to clarify, the large stainless steel countertop systems like Berkey are NOT reverse osmosis (RO) systems - the are gravity-fed systems just like water filter pitchers.
That said, it all depends on what contaminants are present in the source water to be treated, and which system you are considering. We've tested a few of the stainless steel systems, and some performed better than others:
Berkey test 1 ua-cam.com/video/AVZmZwTxnMc/v-deo.html
Berkey test 2 ua-cam.com/video/1QL3McV20YM/v-deo.html
Alexapure ua-cam.com/video/LUwzp-7qV6c/v-deo.html
Waterdrop King Tank ua-cam.com/video/idld7-KnNf4/v-deo.html
ProOne ua-cam.com/video/5h87z2rA6Og/v-deo.html
You mentioned reverse osmosis which is a different, more thorough treatment process. RO will provide more broad contaminant reduction than any gravity-fed system.
@waterfilterguru awsome thanks for the info I was wondering what your opinion on zero water jugs are as I've seen a review online and they are quite effecte as far as TDS reduction but I never saw any actual chemical testing to see how effective it was in other aspects.
@@dylancoates5391 great question, check out these two videos:
ZeroWater test ua-cam.com/video/Ud45hxCFQyM/v-deo.html
ZeroWater review ua-cam.com/video/Kw5no7NIr-s/v-deo.html
link to lab results???
Unfiltered gosimplelab.com/YV8L3G
LARQ gosimplelab.com/2WVY7D