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BRANDS TESTED: ZeroWater, PUR, Brita, Aquaphor, AquaTrue, Lifestraw, Survivor Filter Pro, Frizzlife, Sawyer, RV Filter and a homemade filter. Filters tested for removing total dissolved solids, removing red food coloring and removing iron. Several filters cut open after the testing to compare the filter media. I purchased all of the filters and supplies used for testing the filters. So, thanks for supporting the channel!
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Комментарии : 19 тыс.   
@dimitar4y
@dimitar4y 2 года назад
I like the balls on the company that included a TDS meter with their product. Now that's a power game I need to use.
@TTime685
@TTime685 2 года назад
Do you suffer from TDS?
@TheThingNG
@TheThingNG 2 года назад
I always figured that was marketing junk. "Our filter scores great on this system we included with our product! Dont worry about other stuff" I'm pleasantly surprised that ZeroWater is actually good
@jamesrobinson9176
@jamesrobinson9176 2 года назад
@@TheThingNG me too!
@tkoz7856
@tkoz7856 2 года назад
we've been using zero water filter for 6 months or so. Its phenomenal. It does go through filters kinda fast, we probably filter a gallon and a half of water a day. We probably change the filters once a month. Still cant beat it for the price.
@LTdesign13
@LTdesign13 2 года назад
I have/used to use the Zero pitcher. It's great, but the filters go fast here where I live - we have pretty hard water - and they're not exactly cheap. It's very obvious when they are going bad, as they tend to get a really odd, fishy smell/taste.
@BYOTools
@BYOTools 2 года назад
Zero Water and AuquaTru stock just went up in my book that’s for sure. Another amazing video for sure.
@ProjectFarm
@ProjectFarm 2 года назад
Thanks!
@great__success
@great__success 2 года назад
yeah, but drinking water with zero minerals which is almost distilled water is maybe not a good idea in the long term, you definitely need to add some minerals after treatment
@gblargg
@gblargg 2 года назад
My best price on ZeroWater filters is when Bed, Bath, and Beyond has the 4-pack in store on sale for $40, then use their $20 off $80 coupon to get two packs for $60. Comes to $7.50 per filter before tax.
@diji5071
@diji5071 2 года назад
The thing about zero water is it reacts very differently to different kinds of tap water. It can last 3-4weels with some waters and less than a week with others
@jankyj2269
@jankyj2269 2 года назад
For sure.
@skylerstevens8887
@skylerstevens8887 Год назад
Pro tip Zero Water filters are still better than most other filters even when they go bad. Also you can use the old filter to do a first run for water and put it through a fresh zero water filter and that will improve the lifespan of the new filter.
@ProjectFarm
@ProjectFarm Год назад
Thanks for the feedback.
@1fitster
@1fitster Год назад
Benn doing just that for years, really cuts the cost.
@T..C..M
@T..C..M Год назад
@@1fitster who’s Ben?
@Brownkilla
@Brownkilla Год назад
How long does zero water filter last
@Driz19
@Driz19 Год назад
@@ProjectFarmdo you know anything about the Sentry system? Thanks!
@abot4694
@abot4694 10 месяцев назад
I actually bought the Zerowater based off amazon reviews and wanted to see how good it was and man am I happy that I got it over anything else after seeing how it compares from your tests. As always, exceptional testing and you are doing us a huge service with your content. On behalf of all your viewers, we thank you.
@ProjectFarm
@ProjectFarm 10 месяцев назад
Thanks so much!
@floflorian6085
@floflorian6085 9 месяцев назад
I read in reviews that the filter doesn't last that much, a matter of weeks at most. Did you find the same issue ?
@abot4694
@abot4694 9 месяцев назад
@@floflorian6085 that may be the case for some but that really depends on the location and how much water you're filtering. For me I've been filtering about 3-5L a day and using it for the past month and the TDS is still at 0. Mostly because the tap water I have seems to be very clean since it's measuring 110-130 TDS. Like with many things in life, your mileage may vary, hope this helps.
@lz898
@lz898 9 месяцев назад
TDS number alone can't really show the water quality.
@philindeblanc
@philindeblanc 9 месяцев назад
If the test is not taking out Fluoride, fluorosilicic oxide, then its really pointless. Fluoride is a neuro toxin known for decades, yet the US and 8 other countries add this toxin at the claim of gain for tooth enamel.
@electronicsNmore
@electronicsNmore 2 года назад
Great work as usual! ZeroWater's results are impressive considering the low cost. Don't be surprised if you see a black tinted SUV parked in front of your house after a few of the water filtration companies see this video. LOL
@rafakordaczek3275
@rafakordaczek3275 2 года назад
I would be worried about excessive demineralization of the water. It is actually dangerous to drink distilled water. EDIT: Thanks for the update from everyone. Maybe I'm not fully convinced, but maybe in the future I will believe, that it isn't dangerous at all.
@ProjectFarm
@ProjectFarm 2 года назад
Thank you very much! I'll be watching for the Black SUV, lol
@electronicsNmore
@electronicsNmore 2 года назад
@@rafakordaczek3275 Not true, you can get minerals from the food you eat.
@AUSSIEGARAGE_YT
@AUSSIEGARAGE_YT 2 года назад
@@rafakordaczek3275 a low significance of minerals are obtained from drinking water, if the owner of the zerowater is conscious of the lack of minerals it can be made up for with supplements or food selection
@johnturner4400
@johnturner4400 2 года назад
Next week. Which make of black suv is best? We’re going to test that!
@joshrogne1574
@joshrogne1574 2 года назад
Water filter companies didn't even know they were at risk of being exposed by Project Farm. No manufacturer of any product is safe now. Awesome work man. Congrats on 2M subs. 🤘🏻
@ProjectFarm
@ProjectFarm 2 года назад
Thanks!
@JobFarming
@JobFarming 2 года назад
It's our duty to give him list of products...
@lockergr
@lockergr 2 года назад
Devil horns? Are you a luciferian or what here?
@moxee33
@moxee33 2 года назад
@@lockergr The American Sign Language gesture for "love you" or “I love you,” showing a hand with a raised index finger and pinky (little) finger and an extended thumb. 🤣
@nahnotsomuch2292
@nahnotsomuch2292 2 года назад
@@lockergr It's also the sign for 'Rock on'.
@carlm.m.5470
@carlm.m.5470 Год назад
That was one of the best test ideas. The way you went about testing them is something none of them would ever have allowed their company to perform publicly, except for Zero Water and Aqua True. Great job putting up relevant content.
@ProjectFarm
@ProjectFarm Год назад
Thanks!
@heythave
@heythave 10 месяцев назад
Beyond great job. I was thinking the other day if getting a Brita was worthwhile. This really helps when I do decide to get a filter.
@judyakajude3370
@judyakajude3370 10 месяцев назад
​@@heythaveI have a Brita pitcher. It took some getting use to the "taste" since I bought bottled water for years IMO the bottled water varied in taste! Since I live alone the pitcher works great for me (I buy the 3 package filters since it saves money over buying one).
@heythave
@heythave 10 месяцев назад
@@judyakajude3370 Brita might be good for chlorine and things, but if your water is polluted, that doesn’t stand a chance.
@pgc2012
@pgc2012 Год назад
My 40 cup zero water dispenser is awesome. I even water my plants with the water and they’ve never been healthier and NO residue in the pots. Of course we drink it and cook with it. Not sure why folks say the filters are expensive because I only have to change my filters every 3-4 months with heavy use. I test every week so I know it’s working. I appreciate you breaking down the science for us. Thank you 😊
@ProjectFarm
@ProjectFarm Год назад
Thanks and you are welcome!
@michaelblosser5277
@michaelblosser5277 9 месяцев назад
My ZW filters lasts 28-35 days. Close 35-40 gallons approximately. I have also tried the 3rd party filters for ZW and they are ok but do not last as long. It comes down to the same average cost per day.
@lz898
@lz898 9 месяцев назад
My zero-water filtered water tasted sour after using it for 12 days, and I didn't even use tap water but pre-filtered water from my fridge filter.
@danejr7896
@danejr7896 7 месяцев назад
damn really? could you have gotten a defective filter? or just really bad water to begin with? i was planning on buying a zw filter after wathcing this and adding salts for electrolytes@@lz898
@gblargg
@gblargg 20 дней назад
I use ZW for things like spray bottles, steam cleaners. Cheaper than buying distilled water.
@audreywy1743
@audreywy1743 2 года назад
Well, I bet that by the end of the week ZeroWater is going to wondering why their sales are booming! Great job, I've always wondered which filter was the best at filtering.
@ProjectFarm
@ProjectFarm 2 года назад
Thanks!
@anchopanchorancho
@anchopanchorancho 2 года назад
@Lamborghini Car Wash That was ion exchange resin
@DeeMoback
@DeeMoback 2 года назад
@Audrey Wy ...... LOL ....yup.... I be shoppin now
@CraneRyan88
@CraneRyan88 2 года назад
It does a good job but the filters go bad after about 3-4 weeks of use and your water starts to smell like fish. Got tired of it and switch to a Berkey and it's a game changer.
@ygtcbee23
@ygtcbee23 2 года назад
@@CraneRyan88 they go bad in proportion to the amount of junk run through them.
@Fang.
@Fang. 2 года назад
Would love to see surge protectors on this channel sometime assuming it can be done safely. Love the content
@ProjectFarm
@ProjectFarm 2 года назад
Thank you for the video idea!
@galaxyallie
@galaxyallie 2 года назад
I'd love to see that too since I suspect none of them do anything meaningful.
@THEMIGHTYQBAG
@THEMIGHTYQBAG 2 года назад
Hope Furman is on the list!
@Voyajer.
@Voyajer. 2 года назад
@@galaxyallie They can help stop your afci breakers from nuisance tripping
@kylegohawks8604
@kylegohawks8604 2 года назад
That's a great idea. I have personally spent way to much money on them
@orionarielle
@orionarielle 11 месяцев назад
The amount of value provided in the video was phenomenal, thank you.
@robertdoell4321
@robertdoell4321 4 месяца назад
I have been watching other Videos testing water filtration and YOU Project Farm are so far ahead of all the others BY a COUNTRY MILE. You are doing great work and providing valuable information. Great Job.
@ProjectFarm
@ProjectFarm 4 месяца назад
Thanks!
@HamiltonvilleFarm
@HamiltonvilleFarm 2 года назад
Congratulations on 2M ! Well deserved
@ProjectFarm
@ProjectFarm 2 года назад
Thanks!
@jjbassing9044
@jjbassing9044 2 года назад
@@ProjectFarm literally no one else goes as far as you do to test just the most menial thing. At least not posting publicly.
@ikannunaplays
@ikannunaplays 2 года назад
@@jjbassing9044 The best part is that 99% of these video are great references and will be relevant for decades
@yoshyoka
@yoshyoka 2 года назад
This is my field of expertise, so I might be able to clear things up a little. - TDS should not to be considered a measure to determine filter performance, unless the filter is designed only to do that specifically (as the RO or Zero filter). TDS only states how much ionic compounds are dissolved in water, some of which (e.g. Calcium and Magnesium) are actually desirable for taste. - Life straws (either UF membranes or ceramic NF elements) will not withhold dissolved solids, but will retain bacteria, something the other filters will be hopeless at. - The technology of the zero filter is called "mixed bed ion exchange", and a active carbon fleece in as retaining net and chlorine reduction. It will remove all dissolved solids, but has the downside of having a terrible capacity (lifetime is very short). - You can have very good heavy metal reduction and scale protection with cation ion exchange, but you will not reduce TDS. Water will taste slightly saltier. - You can have scale protection and good taste with a little more complex anion decarbonization resins (TDS will still remain the same). - Both a Zero filter and an RO should not be used for bacterial removal: use the life straw for that (or just boil it!). - Gravity fed filters are unfortunately generally a growing ground for bacteria. - Not all activated carbon is born equal; It generally has little influence on TDS, but is great at removing chlorine and complex organic or inorganic molecules. some are specifically cationic active and can remove heavy metals very well. Indeed to test filters properly you are going to need several thousand $ in equipment, the important thing is to select the correct filter for the correct application.
@Esteb86
@Esteb86 2 года назад
Thank you for the rundown on the filters for the layman. I did feel that the testing done here was too surface-level, and didn't get into what was actually happening. Unfortunately, some people are going to watch this and think the zero will filter out bacteria as well.
@yoshyoka
@yoshyoka 2 года назад
@@Esteb86 I agree. Unfortunately water treatment is a complex subject and just giving the basics would require a whole video series. To all people who ask me "which one is the best filter", I can only answer "the best filter.. for what?" as every application will have different requirements. The Zero filter would be the best for your steamer and iron (no residues), yet i would never brew my coffee with it as the taste will be blunt and flat. Similarly there is no reason to use a life straw when you have access to chlorinated municipal water, where a simple AC filter will significantly improve taste ad, if specifically designed for it, take out some heavy metals and chloramines as well.
@ExZero16
@ExZero16 2 года назад
This is the correct response. Last thing to note is 0 PPM water is not desirable for drinking water. 0 PPM is great for hydroponics but there is a reason there is distilled water and drinking water.
@ExZero16
@ExZero16 2 года назад
@@yoshyoka Unfortunately, activated carbon will not remove chloramine and most water supplies are using that now as it takes less to have the same effect and does not evaporate out of the water. Depending on the level of chlorine in the water, you can let the water sit for a few days and all the chlorine will evaporate out. Chloramine will stay in the water until directly filtered out or the water is distilled. The science says chloramine in low quality is fine but I know from experience (city water): 1. Kill fish and/or make them very sick. 2. Even using a reverse osmosis system (not designed to remove chloramine), have a huge effect on plant growth in hydroponics. Saw lost of baby plant and slow growth and since filtering out chloramine, I have never lost a plant and massive difference in plant growth and overall quality of the health of the plant (less dead or fading leaves). I only learned about chloramine after posting on reddit about what looked like nutrition deficiencies in my plants and I have a high system that controls the ppm and PH of my hydroponics water. Someone suggested chloramine poisoning as the issue and after getting a filter to remove chloramine, I can say they were 100% correct.
@yoshyoka
@yoshyoka 2 года назад
@@ExZero16 I think there is a bit of confusion here: what you write is correct for Monochloramine; however i was referring to trichloramines, which are responsible for the classic "pool smell" and taste. These can be removed with AC varieties activated at higher temperatures and which achieve higher iodine numbers.
@Andrew_Georghiou
@Andrew_Georghiou 7 месяцев назад
Man I’m moving out on my own for the first time in my life and that comes with a lot of added stress. I drink a LOT of water so I knew I needed a convenient and good water filtration system. I can’t thank you enough for taking one of the added stresses away from me with this video. I would always watch your tools testing videos and knew the quality you put out. so you can understand my excitement when I saw this video pop up on my search. Keep up the awesome work!!
@echonovember636
@echonovember636 10 месяцев назад
ZeroWater uses a layer of carbon to remove chlorine, then the rest is just ion exchange resin that captures every contaminant that comes in contact with it. Ion exchange resin is used at the end of some Reverse Osmosis systems to de-ionize the water leave it 100% pure for lab use, or for salt water aquarium top off systems or before they mix the salt in.
@kavalogue
@kavalogue 3 месяца назад
If it's good enough for a lab it's good enough for me
@darthbubba866
@darthbubba866 2 года назад
As an RVer I've been waiting for this test. I'm sure I'll have to wait for the Zerowater to be restocked at the store now... You may be saving people's health with this video - Thank You!
@0_1_2
@0_1_2 2 года назад
Actually this whole test depends upon the accuracy of that plastic meter. I would like to see them ranked with another tool.
@ProjectFarm
@ProjectFarm 2 года назад
You are welcome!
@BIGGMONEYMIKE63
@BIGGMONEYMIKE63 2 года назад
@@ProjectFarm is there any way you could run a part 2 later on with a different measurement tool to see if the results stay consistent? Amazing work overall!
@Theregoesfame
@Theregoesfame 2 года назад
Remember, 0 tds is not drinking water. There's a reason distilled water is labeled not drinking water. You need dissolved minerals or else your body just removes it as excess fluid. If you knew this already, sorry, lol.
@jfolck1886
@jfolck1886 2 года назад
Read the reviews of the zerowater. You may want to get a different one!
@vandalov777
@vandalov777 2 года назад
Best zero water commercial i ever seen..i m buying it, lol
@vandalov777
@vandalov777 2 года назад
people in the comments saying that filter lasts for a week, so not worth it i guess
@ReapingTheHarvest
@ReapingTheHarvest 2 года назад
Mine last between 1-2 months. It is only me using it though.
@ReapingTheHarvest
@ReapingTheHarvest 2 года назад
I make sure to buy the brand name filters after ordering some cheaper ones from Amazon which didn't last long.
@animetodamaximum
@animetodamaximum 2 года назад
@@vandalov777 No it lasts longer than a week, it lasts a couple months with my use.
@dogwalk3
@dogwalk3 2 года назад
just as a heads up, you don't always want to be drinking 0ppm water, because it can end up leeching vital nutrients out of your body. it's the same reason it's not healthy to only drink distilled water.
@stevedeleon8775
@stevedeleon8775 Год назад
PF you are the BEST Tester of products ..thank you for helping us make good decisions on products out there
@Gerenocidiac
@Gerenocidiac Год назад
Subbed after this one video. If all your videos have this type of straight to the point style, no bs filler, that's amazing and unique. Also it values the watchers' time. Thanks for the clarity and detail provided. I hate to say it, but I actually bought a ZeroWater today after seeing this and then doing some of my own research. My tap water has Arsenic, and we don't drink it unless I run out of my spring water that I get from a local source which is filtered by the town. Now I can use this ZeroFilter as an in-between if I don't want to take a trip to the spring.
@ProjectFarm
@ProjectFarm Год назад
Thanks for sharing! Thanks for watching and subscribing!
@jialixx
@jialixx 2 года назад
Zerowater did an amazing work, especially considering it's price. However, I read some reviews complain about the lifetime of the filter is very short, which make sense considering it removes all the solid in the water. Another amazing review!!
@ProjectFarm
@ProjectFarm 2 года назад
Thanks so much!
@computerguy6264
@computerguy6264 2 года назад
It is also VERY slow.
@computerguy6264
@computerguy6264 2 года назад
@teflontelefon English a second language for you?
@93ndani
@93ndani 2 года назад
@@computerguy6264 I bet he's Hungarian
@EBikeBuilder_
@EBikeBuilder_ 2 года назад
@@computerguy6264 ive used slower; in the grand scheme of things zerowater filters fairly quick. Berkey is a drop at a time. Zerowater filters at a speed where its a small stream of water
@MattBond00797
@MattBond00797 2 года назад
Could certainly include a microbial test condition! Survival filters, ie Sawyer and life straw are more designed for microbes than contaminates. I'm a microbiologist, if you want some ideas for tests feel free to let me know! Great vid as always!
@SergeyPRKL
@SergeyPRKL 2 года назад
I agree fully. here in Finland this kind of products are completelly useless because regular tapwater is way less than 100ppm, in Helsinki averaging 61ppm (3.4dH), but camping kits are nice to have. Except i have just taken water from a stream as is.
@m4rvinmartian
@m4rvinmartian 2 года назад
I'm a microbiologist too. Straws are scams. And as you know most microbes are ok or at least not harmful. Chlorine pills are the best option if you are concerned about bacteriological pathogens.
@johna7075
@johna7075 2 года назад
@@m4rvinmartian I wouldn't go as far as saying that the straw type filters are a scam, they often have a smaller pore size that the syringe filters used in the lab and are considerably better than chlorine tabs, and somewhat better that chlorine dioxide tabs, at removing cysts and flukes. How strictly you choose to treat your water really depends on the source, if there are farm animals around I wouldn't drink untreated water. You could say that most microbes are not a risk but it only takes a few pathogens to put you in a whole world of trouble.
@mrtonyvillagomez
@mrtonyvillagomez 2 года назад
Would microbes still be in the zero water or aquatru since it's close to 0 ppm?
@m4rvinmartian
@m4rvinmartian 2 года назад
@@mrtonyvillagomez Yes. In fact, your question is why we have so much COVID BS about masks "floating" around. I'm sorry, but you civilians did NOT PAY ATTENTION IN SCHOOL! THINGS HAVE RELATIVE SIZE BRO. Also, the 100% filters use resin catalysts, not filtration to achieve those numbers. So, yes, there will still be microbes.
@justinsmith623
@justinsmith623 10 месяцев назад
I’ve been using the ZeroWater for years. They won me over with the tester. Shows you how bad your water is and when you need to replace the filter. Best company out there. My ferrets love it too.
@BrianHeimbuecher
@BrianHeimbuecher Год назад
I've been using ZeroWater for years. The water tastes great! And when Newark NJ had their water crisis four years ago, the company stepped up with free filters. Nice touch.
@ProjectFarm
@ProjectFarm Год назад
Thanks for sharing.
@stephanier5220
@stephanier5220 Год назад
how do you know its not filtering necessary minerals
@BrianHeimbuecher
@BrianHeimbuecher Год назад
@@stephanier5220 As long as the lead is out (that's a BIG problem in NJ) I could personally care less about any minerals.
@chrluc
@chrluc 2 года назад
When Sawyer said they filter 100,000 gallons, I expected you to say “we’re going to test that!”
@Ryz414
@Ryz414 2 года назад
I was also excepting him to say that.
@acebrockton1828
@acebrockton1828 2 года назад
Lol
@turgsh01
@turgsh01 2 года назад
It's difficult and possibly wasteful to test that much water. That 100 000 gallons is probably based on already really clean water.
@ThatGuyGregHD
@ThatGuyGregHD 2 года назад
Same here! Speaking of filters, this seems to be how you filter out loyal subscribers LOL 😂
@nospam3409
@nospam3409 2 года назад
We're going to fill this swimming pool!
@Moonlit_Monsters
@Moonlit_Monsters 2 года назад
This type of unbiased testing and information is, in my opinion, what the internet was made for. These videos are always excellent and informative. Coupled with listening to feedback from the community makes this channel a real gem. Thank you for your work Project Farm!
@ProjectFarm
@ProjectFarm 2 года назад
Thanks very much!
@drippingwax
@drippingwax 2 года назад
You have a point, but what about cat pictures and arguing with strangers? :)
@ellisargamer9248
@ellisargamer9248 2 года назад
Porn, but this is good.
@mikefarrell6766
@mikefarrell6766 4 месяца назад
Yesssss every time I need to make a decision, this guy already has a video out there to help me feel like I got a good deal! From weed eaters to water filters, my man!
@ProjectFarm
@ProjectFarm 4 месяца назад
Thanks!
@Miguel-ng5wm
@Miguel-ng5wm Год назад
Free advertisement for ZeroWater. I was about to get a Britta at walmart, but I was looking at some videos and I am glad I saw this one. thank you!
@ProjectFarm
@ProjectFarm Год назад
You are welcome!
@Todd66
@Todd66 2 года назад
Never a disappointment EVER. I freaken love this channel. Also...the videos are just getting better and better. Perfectly executed
@ProjectFarm
@ProjectFarm 2 года назад
I appreciate that!
@gokartbuyer
@gokartbuyer 2 года назад
@@ProjectFarm We appreciate you!!
@enricofermi3471
@enricofermi3471 Год назад
Basically, if you want pure distilled water - use ZeroWater; if you want just the nasty stuff gone but leave the mineral content - Aquafor; AquaTru is like ZeroWater for rich kids, and it also holds higher volumes if you need to have more purified water at the ready; everything else is either a compromise for the sake of portability (survival-style kits) or just not as good.
@yordanpopov
@yordanpopov 6 месяцев назад
What about clearly filtered?
@jamesdeclan7538
@jamesdeclan7538 4 месяца назад
The Zero water IMHO could be deadly. Removing all TDS, which includes all the salts and minerals your body needs, causes osmosis in your cells, removing all electrolytes from your blood. Then your heart will go into fibrillation and you die.
@WarHawk-
@WarHawk- 4 месяца назад
The problem with 'AquaTru' is that it needs an electrical connection which may not be available during times when filtering water is a requirement.
@cupidok2768
@cupidok2768 3 месяца назад
Im confuse which one do i buy
@cupidok2768
@cupidok2768 3 месяца назад
tds is just the stuff in the water. but you don't know what stuff is there. you should have sent the water into a lab
@fpsawesom123
@fpsawesom123 7 месяцев назад
I was looking around for a water filter and was unsure of what to get. Having seen a multitude of other videos on your channel, I knew you were a reliable source of information. You've saved me a ton of time and money and for that I thank you. 😁
@ProjectFarm
@ProjectFarm 7 месяцев назад
You are welcome!
@derek068
@derek068 Год назад
Thank you for showing actual results. Berkey fans might hate this, but most independent testing shows that berkey's do very little and after a month you might as well just drink right from a well. I'm content with my Zero Water, just wish they made a big canister like some of the berkey ones.
@ProjectFarm
@ProjectFarm Год назад
Thanks for the feedback.
@JediOfTheRepublic
@JediOfTheRepublic Год назад
Berkey Filters also filter pathogens which the zero water will not do. 0 TDS means it's just as good as distilled water which i don't really believe.
@oldyellerschannel4676
@oldyellerschannel4676 Год назад
@@JediOfTheRepublic I agree. PPM means nothing if you are drinking Pathogenic Bacteria and Arsenic.
@oldyellerschannel4676
@oldyellerschannel4676 Год назад
You are supposed the clean the filters.
@amariyah12
@amariyah12 Год назад
They now sell a canister. It's about 70.00 last time I checked Amazon. ;-)
@Closertoofree
@Closertoofree 2 года назад
"Filters up to 100,000 gallons" , I'm glad that wasn't followed by "we're going to test that" One of my favorite RU-vid channels.
@simasimson5798
@simasimson5798 2 года назад
he could've easily tested it in a couple of months. Just connect it to watering pump and check the results every now and then
@MAGAMAN
@MAGAMAN 2 года назад
I wish he would have tested it.
@MAGAMAN
@MAGAMAN 2 года назад
@@simasimson5798 He would have to have some way to measure how much water was being filtered.
@LGBFJB46
@LGBFJB46 2 года назад
Hello peasants 😎
@matsv201
@matsv201 2 года назад
I have installed a filter on the main pipe to my house.....with the toalett, bath and watering... it probobly filters several thousnads of gallon a month
@mdbassin9120
@mdbassin9120 2 года назад
One thing important to keep in mind, some of the brands are only designed to remove contaminates that make you sick. Sawyer for example is a backpacking filter designed to filter lakes, rivers, and stream viruses and protozoa. True water works great if you want essentially distilled water.
@JE47556
@JE47556 2 года назад
YES! I love these videos but I don't think this was as comprehensive as his batteries/pumps/etc. I think this was a well intended but really needed a proper lab with spectrum analysis and petri dishes to adequately judge.
@phantom240
@phantom240 2 года назад
@@JE47556 That's fair, for sure.
@Guardian7770
@Guardian7770 Год назад
I very much appreciate that you did this for those of us that are unable. Thank you for your time comparing these and making it easy to choose a good water filter system. ❤
@ProjectFarm
@ProjectFarm Год назад
Thanks so much!
Год назад
I use a Brita kettle and I also noticed that the TDS does not change. This is the best review ever. Thanks a lot for the beautiful display of all the filters. Perfect test.
@ProjectFarm
@ProjectFarm Год назад
Thanks! Thanks for supporting the channel! I really appreciate it!
@sarahf1600
@sarahf1600 2 года назад
So glad you did a water purifier test. I would love to see an air purifier test soon. I'm especially curious about which ones are best at filtering allergens and mold spores! :)
@MsZoolis
@MsZoolis 2 года назад
I would like to see that also. Have an old Electrolux eap150 att the moment.
@jdlech
@jdlech 2 года назад
And there's so many different types out there. And just as many claims about each.
@zeroelus
@zeroelus 2 года назад
This would be great. Last year I bought a few germ guardian units for the bedrooms, and the filters have been replaced after getting quite dirty, so they're doing something, but I'd love it for them to be run through PF's thorough testing.
@ProjectFarm
@ProjectFarm 2 года назад
Thanks! Thanks for the suggestion.
@SirPhilMcCrackinVonBeggington
@SirPhilMcCrackinVonBeggington 2 года назад
Project Farm did a furnace filter test, I would watch that. If you have central heating or air, the filter you have on that thing is more important than your small air purifier.
@zheil9152
@zheil9152 2 года назад
I’d love to see air purifiers put to the test. Several smart ones like the Sensibo pure have high claims but I want to see them tested
@dennispope8160
@dennispope8160 2 года назад
I second this, wall mounted and floor models would be welcomed here
@ProjectFarm
@ProjectFarm 2 года назад
Thanks for the suggestion.
@charlestwoo
@charlestwoo 2 года назад
I have a large Sharp brand one and would love to see it tested!
@KParks
@KParks 2 года назад
@@ProjectFarm throw the Alen breathsmart 45-75i in the mix lol
@peterc3619
@peterc3619 2 года назад
@@ProjectFarm please do one for air purifiers. I have a cheaper one but would love to buy one that works well even if it costs a pretty penny
@nylesgregory2120
@nylesgregory2120 11 месяцев назад
Thank You, Thank You, Thank You. Plz never stop posting these. I Sooooo trust your approach. Can't tell you how mucy I value the results of your efforts. Outstanding work to help me make my decisions.
@ProjectFarm
@ProjectFarm 11 месяцев назад
Thanks and you are welcome!
@partymaster2568
@partymaster2568 10 месяцев назад
You are a life saver for conducting this test for everyone that wants to avoid poisoning their bodies. Hats off to you good sir.
@ProjectFarm
@ProjectFarm 10 месяцев назад
Thanks!
@JeremyHolovacs
@JeremyHolovacs Год назад
I watched this video, then went and bought a ZeroWater off Amazon. It was amazing. After living in southern FL for the better part of a decade I'd given up on getting good tasting water out of the tap. This product is amazing. I really appreciate your scientific method and standardized testing plans. Thumbs up and you've got my subscription.
@ProjectFarm
@ProjectFarm Год назад
Fantastic! Thanks for watching and subscribing!
@raymondclark1785
@raymondclark1785 Год назад
I camp in Florida a lot and another camper was complaining about the taste thinking the town filtered it :( I gave her an RV filter and she tasted the difference:) We have switched from the blue filter which has loose charcoal to an 02 Clear which has a solid block of charcoal, the downside of that is it drops your water pressure. Inside the drinking water then goes thru a Zero
@Bialy_1
@Bialy_1 Год назад
@@raymondclark1785 The whole point of filtering is to get rid of the nasty stuff that are unhealthy... Drinking water that have no minerals in it is not as healthy as people here want to believe->we need that minerals to be healthy->that is why mineral water is often conected with health recovery centers->nice views+fresh air+mineral water=win. Ofc if the choice betwen water full of heavy metals and water that have nothing in it then the choice is easy.
@warbyothermeans6732
@warbyothermeans6732 Год назад
@@Bialy_1 false. Minerals are taken from food. Minerals from water are damn near miniscule. Look at the amount of minerals in a liter of spring water and compare to the RDA of those minerals. Silly goose. One point someone might instead make is that water is Earth's natural solvent. So pure water may work as a solvent in the body. It can rid the body of inorganic crap chemicals like synthetic vitamins. You'll notice a flush probably of these nutrients. You just solve it by throwing in some pure Celtic sea salt or buy mineral drops. Make your own pure water and turn it in to mineral water. You buy from the market, you're most likely drinking fluoride too. Don't believe major companies.
@charleshorseman55
@charleshorseman55 Год назад
@@raymondclark1785 Most people associate a sulfurous taste as bad in FL. I consider the "dirt" taste as less than palatable, but the ultimate quality of water in most of FL is quite good. It SHOULD have more mag/calcium (hardness) but it is usually not the case. If you were to buy European water from say France, the labels will tell you exactly what minerals are in it. And boy do they love minerals in water.
@jollytosty
@jollytosty 2 года назад
I remember when this was like a tool channel, i love how far these tests have come. Keep it up farmer
@ProjectFarm
@ProjectFarm 2 года назад
Thank you!
@entertainme7523
@entertainme7523 2 года назад
It's what plants crave
@Steve-cc8zg
@Steve-cc8zg Год назад
I bought the zero water pitcher based on your review. And it's good to its word of zero dissolved solids. I now use that water for ice trays, because the filter from the fridge that is used in the icemaker, actually tests worse than right out of the tap. Not sure how that's possible, but yeah, this does what it says. Well done on the review.
@ProjectFarm
@ProjectFarm Год назад
Thanks!
@user-dz3hj9kt9f
@user-dz3hj9kt9f 22 дня назад
I first watched this video a few months ago. I purchased a Zero system and am completely pleased with the results. I run about 1 and 1/2 gallon through my Zero per day, and after 3 months the water still tests at 0.00 ppm. My old system needed a filter change every few weeks.
@GodKing804
@GodKing804 2 года назад
You should pour the 0 water into the other filters to see what the filter adds
@charleyweinhardt
@charleyweinhardt 2 года назад
That's an idea
@SayAhh
@SayAhh 2 года назад
LOL!
@charleyweinhardt
@charleyweinhardt 2 года назад
bump!
@Verethill18
@Verethill18 2 года назад
Great idea
@koffing2073
@koffing2073 2 года назад
filters bleed when they are too old
@pesmergareaper
@pesmergareaper 2 года назад
Thanks for cutting the filters apart at the end. I was curious how the Zero Water was doing so well compared to the more expensive options. Once you cut it open it was clear- the Zero Water uses DI resins to filter the water. This will do a great job at removing just about any impurity from the water, but it will probably deplete itself pretty quickly. DI resins are also more expensive than carbon blocks (generally) so it would be interesting to see the gallons treated per $ spent on the filter. This would be a longer term project which probably wouldnt make for good RU-vid though...Entertaining video!
@ProjectFarm
@ProjectFarm 2 года назад
You are welcome!
@joeshmoe6969
@joeshmoe6969 2 года назад
Zero water usually last 20 gallons for me then they start to taste real nasty and turn water more acidic. Zero has charts to determine how long they last with different water supplies. New filters reduce the ph by ~2 from my tap(from a high 7 to almost 5) ive seen replacements anywhere from $2-$8 depending where i bought them.
@MrLuigi-oi7gm
@MrLuigi-oi7gm 2 года назад
They recommend you replace the filter on the Zero Water units when the ppm exceeds 6. We get about 3 months of use per filter but only use it for making coffee (10 cups per day). So I would estimate about 45 gallons of treated water per filter for our use case (which is well water). The longevity of any filter is going to depend on the quality of the water from your tap. So how long they last will vary widely.
@danieljacobs6921
@danieljacobs6921 2 года назад
Our water at the tap is usually around 60-75 ppm. Our zero filter is lasting over six months with heavy usage(our tap water taste like bad chlorine).
@gasholio1
@gasholio1 2 года назад
@@ProjectFarm Is it possible you add some DI resin to the home made filter and make an addendum to the video. I bet you will get some interesting results.
@xpkareem
@xpkareem Год назад
Always love these evaluations. Fast and effective comparisons.
@ProjectFarm
@ProjectFarm Год назад
Thanks!
@AB-jk7tw
@AB-jk7tw Год назад
Love the objective, detailed and comprehensive tests that this guy runs!
@ProjectFarm
@ProjectFarm Год назад
Thanks!
@John_Ridley
@John_Ridley 2 года назад
The LifeStraw, Survivor and Sawyer really aren't intended to take dissolved solids out of water, and as you mention, dissolved solids are actually not generally harmful. They're backpacking/survival tools and are intended for taking out pathogens - bacteria and parasites. I don't know how you'd test for that, unless you have a source of water that contains giardia or something similar and can have a lab analyze the output.
@ProjectFarm
@ProjectFarm 2 года назад
Thanks for the feedback.
@AtlasReburdened
@AtlasReburdened 2 года назад
I'm sure some simple smears on agar growth medium could be used for judging their performance with bacterial pathogens, but that would require a bit of a set up and study in aseptic procedure.
@justinwbohner
@justinwbohner 2 года назад
You'd use a microscope
@otov100
@otov100 2 года назад
@@justinwbohner Nah you need to grow it. Water can have enough bacteria to make you sick without having enough in one drop to see on a slide. Plus many bacteria are quite small and hard to see with a basic microscope. Like 1000x smaller than the onion cell from science class. Best case they look like a tiny dot. Labs that test it, grow it in a petri dish then use special dyes and UV light that lights up the pathogen like a neon sign.
@pawesomepal7827
@pawesomepal7827 2 года назад
@@justinwbohner That would be like finding a needle in a haystack, and good luck finding viruses.
@Mattv25
@Mattv25 2 года назад
I would like to see a paint sprayer comparison, there are so many options for DIY paint sprayers. Excellent job, as always!
@woodcrafter7361
@woodcrafter7361 2 года назад
Grayco VSP is my favorite so far
@Fusako8
@Fusako8 2 года назад
Seconded!
@johnmrbartlett
@johnmrbartlett 2 года назад
Third!
@twistersolutions8931
@twistersolutions8931 2 года назад
YES! Excellent Idea!
@ScatPackin
@ScatPackin 2 года назад
We need this!
@ithaspockets4391
@ithaspockets4391 11 месяцев назад
This was my first projecfarm video. Very impressed!
@ProjectFarm
@ProjectFarm 11 месяцев назад
Welcome! Thanks!
@calvinist_cody
@calvinist_cody 2 года назад
I remember seeing TV ads about the Zero Water filter. I can’t believe that filter works better than the insanely expensive reverse osmosis filter. Thank you Project Farm for being the unbiased tester to find out if the claims hold up!
@jort93z
@jort93z 2 года назад
Wouldn't say better. If you check the water test strips you can see that they both removed everything harmful(like iron, or lead) from the water nearly perfectly. The more expensive one leaves some dissolved solids, which is not a problem for drinking water. You don't need it to be distilled water, many people drink mineral water with tons of dissolved solids. You just don't wannt harmful solids. TDS is not a measure of water quality. You don't need to drink 100% pure H20.
@peterscott2662
@peterscott2662 2 года назад
@@jort93z Sure if cost is no object you can get the Reverse osmosis unit. But for the price though, nothing beats Zero Water. I researched and bought one years ago. It's the real deal compared to a bunch of charcoal filters.
@ACoustaDC
@ACoustaDC 2 года назад
@@jort93z which filter company do you work for.... be honest.
@chspyderr
@chspyderr 2 года назад
Been using zero water for years now, the cost of filters are high this wasn't totally covered but it does add up. I have about the same water as PF and I can totally vouch for the clean taste of the water it's really worth it for the zerowater I have one at home and on boat and in my RV!
@TheInfinityzeN
@TheInfinityzeN 2 года назад
Having grown up drinking well water, the water filtered by a Zero Water taste bland and lifeless. It actually makes me not want to drink water. Many of the dissolved solids in water are completely harmless and improve the flavor. Several are actually healthy for you.
@WarpedPerception
@WarpedPerception 2 года назад
No Company is safe anymore! ... LOL
@ProjectFarm
@ProjectFarm 2 года назад
lol. Thank you!
@leetmanny
@leetmanny 2 года назад
seriously!!!
@zhechen1342
@zhechen1342 2 года назад
Let the manhunt begin!
@entertainme7523
@entertainme7523 2 года назад
Looks like they're all just carbon filled cylinders
@m4rvinmartian
@m4rvinmartian 2 года назад
@@ProjectFarm Hey Project, love your videos. You must have ESP because you're always reviewing stuff that I am thinking of buying. HOWEVER, your ESP has missed one. Mosquitos! Please do a SERIES of mosquito videos, covering bug zappers, and mosquito repellents. Outside time is almost here. I'm thinking of getting a DynaTrap for mosquitos, and potentially a bug swatting "racket".
@elizabethwinsor5140
@elizabethwinsor5140 Год назад
You are my go to site for testing products....you earn your money,thank you for being so good !
@ProjectFarm
@ProjectFarm Год назад
Thanks!
@hungpham-vk4zx
@hungpham-vk4zx Год назад
Thank you so much Project Farm! I just bought a Zero Water filter, and really enjoying the water so much.
@ProjectFarm
@ProjectFarm Год назад
You are welcome!
@devilwearsprada2100
@devilwearsprada2100 2 года назад
Been here since the beginning still can't believe how thorough you are with your videos. Keep up the amazing work my friend
@ProjectFarm
@ProjectFarm 2 года назад
Thanks so much and thanks for being a dedicated viewer!
@kbsanders
@kbsanders 2 года назад
It would be nice to have seen a breakdown of the cost per gallon of filtered water over the declared life of the filters. I believe the Berkey claims 3,000 gallons per each filter and ZeroWater claims 30 to 50 gallons per filter. There is a big cost difference there for price per gallon.
@ProjectFarm
@ProjectFarm 2 года назад
Thank you for the feedback.
@SargeOrona
@SargeOrona 2 года назад
I used to buy ZeroWater ones but they only lasted for about 8 days before making the water taste bitter...
@CdotPoppy
@CdotPoppy 2 года назад
@@SargeOrona I know, don't last very long and found hot drinks don't taste as nice without a mineral background. Back to Brita
@thereissomecoolstuff
@thereissomecoolstuff 2 года назад
So you are saying zero water filters last 8 days. How much water are you filtering and where do you live. Is your water heavy in contaminates? Please fill in the blanks. For $28 I don't see how you can beat it?
@chorpelo
@chorpelo 2 года назад
@@thereissomecoolstuff I have a Zerowater filter and it lasts two weeks at best. They’re about $15 for a filter. I live in Santa Barbara
@cybermousey
@cybermousey 4 месяца назад
I can't thank you enough for this and many other videos you have made that puts brands against each other to the test. I've used you several times before making purchases.
@ProjectFarm
@ProjectFarm 4 месяца назад
You are welcome! Thanks for sharing.
@DesertILI
@DesertILI 3 месяца назад
Glad to see the Aquatru do so well. I've been looking at picking up the carafe version of it to remove the plastic pitcher from the equation.
@WellbeWelloff
@WellbeWelloff 2 года назад
As someone who already owned a ZeroWater, I am very happy to see how well their claims hold up. A great video.
@ProjectFarm
@ProjectFarm 2 года назад
Great to hear!
@R0bsterb0Y
@R0bsterb0Y Год назад
ZeroWater uses the same technology as the other filters like Brita etc. ... so it is impossible to get a zero on this way. Even industrial osmosis water contain a small amount of particles left in the "pure water". So the osmosis system in the test is by far the best system, not by the brand, by the used technology (but therefore it consumes a lot of electricity to do it).
@R0bsterb0Y
@R0bsterb0Y Год назад
@POPmMOPm it is physically and chemically impossible to get "zero" reading. Get some information about the filtration technology behind all the "cheap table top" fiters. If you want to change "belief" into "knowledge", send two probes of water (one from the tap and one from the tap filtered by your zero) to a laboratory. And things are allways debateable. You cant proove, that every probe was done by the same method. This all depends on the will to "belief".
@ahayesm
@ahayesm Год назад
@R0bsterb0Y We saw the other filters in comparison to the zero water and there is clearly a lot more going on in the zero water than a simple granulated carbon filter.
@R0bsterb0Y
@R0bsterb0Y Год назад
@@ahayesm your welcome. You are totally free to believe whatever you want. But if you are interested in science, there are several publications to this and similar topics.
@rmeraa
@rmeraa 2 года назад
I like this channel a lot, and most of the conclusions of this video still are likely to be useful, but I see important problems: - The Sawyer and Lifestraw are meant to filter bacteria, not minerals or other impurities. The type of filtration is completely different, and their inclusion in the comparison doesn't make sense. This is my main issue with the video. - The TDS measure doesn't seem too relevant to me either, as several filters use ion-exchange resins, so they will purify your water, without necessarily affecting the ionic strength (they substitute an 'undesirable' ion for a "desirable" or "neutral" one). (edited for clarity)
@frostriver4547
@frostriver4547 2 года назад
So true. I’ve used all of these and the survivor filter while trekking. Never got sick using any of them. That’s all the results I need.
@gabriele476
@gabriele476 2 года назад
i was thinking the same, i used the sawer mini to filter dirty water from puddles duiring trekkings and it come out basically clean, it just filters all solid particles exception made for some viruses that are smaller than the pores, there is a version made to filter soluble things and even all viruses too.
@gregors1422
@gregors1422 2 года назад
Good point. For hiking/backpacking Lifestraw and Sawyer are fine; they'll filter out bacteria and even viruses, but not chemicals (you're not too likely to have toxic chemicals unless you're hiking near old mining activity). Carbon filters will clean up the chemicals, but not the bacteria. You need a combo filter if you expect both types of contamination. I also LOVE project farm, and this is the first time I've ever noticed a test that did not unequivocally prove his conclusion. I hope he catches it and re-edits this one, or at the very least mentions this.
@nobody8717
@nobody8717 Год назад
Since you didn't mention Berkey in the description, I was going to recommend it, but while watching you actually did test it. Thanks!
@ProjectFarm
@ProjectFarm Год назад
You are welcome!
@ianray9137
@ianray9137 Год назад
Great video, thank you for doing it. I have always been a huge fan of zerowater products and it definitely appears to be the best on the market. We live pretty close to that train derailment zone in East Palestine, Ohio and now more than ever I am concerned about water quality and safety for myself, my friends and family. I highly recommend anyone to grab a counter top water distiller and a zero water filtration pitcher to filter out any carcinogenic contaminates that may exist in our tap water. My filtering set up has served me well, I never climb above 0 with my TDS water tester like you were using after distilling and then filtering my water using my zerowater pitcher. Even the distilled water shows 0 on my TDS meter prior to using the zerowater filter.
@ProjectFarm
@ProjectFarm Год назад
Thanks!
@AkronOhioMachine
@AkronOhioMachine Год назад
I don't think the tds meter will tell you about toxins in the water only dissolved solids. We use a Berkey with the white fluoride filter and black charcoal filter combo. You have to be careful when purchasing though as there are Chinese knock off filters all over the internet. The official Berkey filters will have a part number on them and the boxes are not just plain white so that's 2 ways to tell if you got fakes. Ask me how I know. lol. I think the guy on another channel was using knock offs on the other test I found on youtube as I didn't see any numbers on his filter. I'm going to send a sample to a lab to test for chemicals including fluoride and 21 other toxic chemical reported in the Akron Ohio water. I can say the water tastes very good and we don't seem to get the virus that's been going around since 2020. Whether that's a coincidence or something to do with a stronger immune system due to not being bombarded with so many toxic chemicals. We have one at our shop, one at home, father in law has one, and a daughter in college too. So we are happy with them although they are a bit pricey.
@AlyxGlide
@AlyxGlide 2 года назад
I like how he put sand & charcoal in a bottle & it performed similar to the general market 😂 Thanks! ZeroWater deserves all of the market!
@rdizzy1
@rdizzy1 2 года назад
The only issue with zero water whatsoever is the filter replacement cost, and the relatively short lifespan of said filter, on average it will get a fishy smell at around a month or 2 of use.
@mastixencounter
@mastixencounter 2 года назад
ZeroWater is disgusting. I've tried it multiple times and it tastes like I'm getting prisoned. After it it goes through the filter it doesn't even taste like water anymore, it tastes like I'm drinking metal
@chucklebutt4470
@chucklebutt4470 2 года назад
@@mastixencounter do you leave the filter in the pitcher and put it in the fridge? The activated carbon and ion-exchange resin will easily trap smells from your fridge.
@narlycharley
@narlycharley 2 года назад
Berkey owner here (since 2015). THE best investment I’ve ever made. All my family members also own one and love them.
@spark20
@spark20 2 года назад
Agreed. Daily user here. One of the best investments I've ever made. I upgraded to the carbon from the stock ceramic filters back in late 2018. This thing has and still saving me so much money, especially during the height of the pandemic when people were panic-buying bottled water.
@carolinapatino7143
@carolinapatino7143 2 года назад
Do you guys still love your filters after watching the video? I just ordered a Berkey and I am thinking I should return it as it doesn’t seem to perform as well comparte to a zero water system. I wonder what is what make you feel that Berkey is still the best choice ? I am asking as I am deciding whether to keep mine or. Not. Thanks
@wayawolf1967
@wayawolf1967 Год назад
Been using the Berkey for several years mostly to take care of the fluoride but it really makes a difference when it comes to chlorine smell and taste. The Berkey water is used for cooking while our drinking water comes from our distiller.
@ProjectFarm
@ProjectFarm Год назад
Thanks for sharing.
@tudo.passa.
@tudo.passa. Год назад
where did you buy your distiller?
@Lip_Ripper.
@Lip_Ripper. 17 дней назад
I was looking to buy one of these today so I looked them up thinking "project farm should do a video on water filters" and here it is! Thanks man 👍
@ProjectFarm
@ProjectFarm 17 дней назад
You are welcome!
@Sirtoastsalot
@Sirtoastsalot 2 года назад
I remember requesting this video months ago and you actually made it! Thank you so much!
@ProjectFarm
@ProjectFarm 2 года назад
Sorry it's taken me so long to get to this one. Thank you!
@hawk458
@hawk458 2 года назад
💧
@Sirstas79
@Sirstas79 2 года назад
This just sold me on the ZeroWater brand, been using Brita since it first came out, I also have a PUR. This I plan on making the move to the ZeroWater as soon as I can.
@bawbremy
@bawbremy 2 года назад
I use zero water filter and it works as advertised. I used the included TDS meyer and tested various bottled water most were around 20-30. Put bottled water in zero water filter and reduced to zero TDS.
@swisstraeng
@swisstraeng 2 года назад
@@bawbremy Thing is you may not want to use the best filter, because you don't want to filter EVERYTHING out of the water.
@swisstraeng
@swisstraeng 2 года назад
with the ZeroWater brand you're filtrating out everything, if not too much, off the water. While it works well, it may not be a good idea to use in the long run. You're basically drinking distilled water.
@GeorgeBurgers-xt5hr
@GeorgeBurgers-xt5hr Год назад
Already have a small Lifestraw. Will now buy a Zerowater for the camper. Thank you.
@willbohland3698
@willbohland3698 Год назад
Brita performed a lot better than I thought it would. Still switching to Zero, but yeah... I'll finish my current box of Brita filters first. Very nice. Thank you, Project Farm!
@ProjectFarm
@ProjectFarm Год назад
Thanks and you are welcome!
@thewatermillscotland
@thewatermillscotland 2 года назад
We live on a small island with no mains water supply, so every house has it's own well or spring. The place we're renting while renovating a 250 year old watermill has an unlined bore and the water quality can be very poor - we can only drink bottled water. Britta filters did nothing for us, removed a tiny bit of smell but thats it. That being said, TDS isnt a very good measure for testing in my opinion, since you need some dissolved minerals to survive - many filters will have media in them to add those essential elements back in, after the carbon and other filter media has stripped them out. Having 0TDS is not good for your health, if that is your only source of water. I really liked the test strips, and have ordered some to play with, it will be interesting to compare our unlined bore hole here with the fully lined modern bore hole over at the mill, while we're waiting for government testing of the water. Overall a great video, but I don't think the test methodology was as robust as your typical tests (which i'm fine with, you be an expert at everything!) I still learned some new stuff, and had fun watching!
@ProjectFarm
@ProjectFarm 2 года назад
Thanks for sharing.
@SandySez
@SandySez 2 года назад
I had to go peek! Fascinating, wonderful endeavor. All the best of luck with it and thank you for saving that beautiful, forgotten treasure!
@bdxhsc
@bdxhsc 2 года назад
I think the primary goal of the testing was to have clean, safe drinking water. It's a pretty straightforward task of adding back minerals to the water if you so desire.
@slo232000
@slo232000 2 года назад
water that hard would strongly recommend you install a whole house filtration system. i have extremely hard water installed an Aquasana Rhino 1,000,000 gallon whole house filtration and it immediately took hardness scale off the chart (above 15 on hardness scale) down to around 2-3. Water softener took care of the rest bringing it to 0. You would never want to use that hard water through faucets, appliances, or other items using water in the house. This will significantly improve water quality throughout the house. It's scary to see what crap the pre-filters pull out before even reaching the resin tank for further filtration. ALL people should be installing these types of systems even if they have slightly hard water.
@dimesonhiseyes9134
@dimesonhiseyes9134 2 года назад
You are correct that TDS is not a great indication of water quality. It is one of several criteria that is used for water quality.
@SomeRandomMario
@SomeRandomMario Год назад
I ended up buying a zerowater because of this video a while back. I used to be just a Brita user before. I definitely liked the quality of the water with zerowater more. I ended up switching back to Brita due to costs. Zerowater filters lasted me about 2-3 weeks each before developing a sour taste, I soon realized that it was going to be a cost prohibitive filter system where I live so I ended switching back to Brita. Sure not nearly as good but does that job.
@ProjectFarm
@ProjectFarm Год назад
Thanks for sharing.
@chefgav1
@chefgav1 5 месяцев назад
Unfortunately you bought wrong. Modern castle did a similar test but used actual Arizona town water to a laboratory. Water had lots of nasties including uranium. Zero did very average with chemical reduction which was one of the worst filters tested. Brita did much better
@GregRband
@GregRband 9 месяцев назад
thank you so much! This is the best review I've ever seen with important info and tests against leading brands. Very helpful and technically informative.
@ProjectFarm
@ProjectFarm 9 месяцев назад
Thanks and you are welcome!
@evilmonkeywithissues
@evilmonkeywithissues 11 месяцев назад
I use a PŪR filter and it works pretty great for me. I'm on city water, so I'm really only trying to clean up the taste, but I've also used it at my Grandmother's house for her well water, and it works awesome there as well.
@ProjectFarm
@ProjectFarm 11 месяцев назад
Thanks for sharing.
@ackinito
@ackinito 2 года назад
We as consumers appreciate your hard work and dedication. I sure hope your channel keeps growing. Thank you good sir.
@ProjectFarm
@ProjectFarm 2 года назад
Thanks so much!
@consumer1073
@consumer1073 2 года назад
@@ProjectFarm would love a video on testing fluoride reduction too bro
@deltacoisthecoolest
@deltacoisthecoolest 2 года назад
I decided I’d try out the Zerowater after watching your video and I’m throughly satisfied with the product. Thank you very much for keeping your video strictly factual and less about your personal bias. Thank you, Sir!
@ProjectFarm
@ProjectFarm 2 года назад
You are welcome!
@dromen1
@dromen1 2 года назад
In your experience how fast was the filter process. My household goes through about 15 gallons of bottled water a month and I would like to cut out waste from that. It's a lot of bottles.
@zebrin
@zebrin 2 года назад
@@dromen1 That's a lot of plastic waste. And most of it isn't recyclable I would wager. Most bottled water is just filtered tap water anyways, so getting a water filter will save you a pretty decent chunk of change for roughly the same product. Remember if you do buy to look at the cost of both the initial pitcher cost AND the filters. Because it's kinda like shaving razors. The handle (Or pitcher) are actively cheaper then the heads and filters. Also the lifespan of the filters is pretty important. The Zerowater says that you should replace them every twenty gallons, which isn't very much. But those filters cost about $33 for a two pack from their site. Roughly $16 for 20 gallons, or less than a dollar a gallon is much cheaper than most bottled water not bought in massive bulk.
@falconsaviour1487
@falconsaviour1487 2 года назад
@@dromen1 buy a reverse osmosis plant. It costs around 500 to 600 dollars. Great investment in the long term
@leporid257
@leporid257 2 года назад
You don't have storebrand water?
@TheMSUnet
@TheMSUnet Год назад
So much research and work went into this! Respect sir!
@ProjectFarm
@ProjectFarm Год назад
Thank you!
@najruqwi7008
@najruqwi7008 Год назад
Great video! Love the fact that you you present the fact only and allow us to make our own decisions. Great idea cutting the filter open and le us see what is in side 👍.
@ProjectFarm
@ProjectFarm Год назад
Thanks for the suggestion.
@stevensonholt234
@stevensonholt234 2 года назад
Maybe add a longevity test and the degradation of effectiveness vs gallons filtered? would be interesting!
@ProjectFarm
@ProjectFarm 2 года назад
Thanks for the suggestion.
@FrederickDunn
@FrederickDunn 2 года назад
I absolutely love that you also tested that in-line garden hose filter, I use that for my honey bee oasis :) Thank you for all of your well-planned and executed tests.
@ProjectFarm
@ProjectFarm 2 года назад
You are welcome! Thanks for the feedback.
@sharondowns3606
@sharondowns3606 2 года назад
will that work for a waterline th as t goes to the ice maker in the freezer?
@cheddarcheese
@cheddarcheese 2 года назад
How does one make a honey bee oasis?
@priestlygarments4004
@priestlygarments4004 2 года назад
Hey which is the best?
@Dubz0408
@Dubz0408 2 года назад
@@ProjectFarm Still want to see a comparison with clearly filtered and alexapure!
@johnathan.jerusik
@johnathan.jerusik Год назад
I been using the zero water for about 4 plus years now and we love it!! Best out there.
@ProjectFarm
@ProjectFarm Год назад
Thanks for sharing!
@TheBlackLink
@TheBlackLink 11 месяцев назад
This video is a Godsend. Excellent work!
@ProjectFarm
@ProjectFarm 11 месяцев назад
Thanks!
@moondogdieselworks3883
@moondogdieselworks3883 2 года назад
Another great informative show. RESPECT for the amount of work and time that you put in your shows
@ProjectFarm
@ProjectFarm 2 года назад
Thanks so much!
@flammybino8523
@flammybino8523 2 года назад
Not informative, inaccurate and misleading. The blind leading the blind.
@MachosGreatEscape
@MachosGreatEscape 2 года назад
@@flammybino8523 haters gonna hate
@StringerNews1
@StringerNews1 2 года назад
The problem with that "TDS" meter is that it's just an ohmmeter with a different scale. The "dissolved solids" means salts, the kind of things that people pay big money to have dissolved in water when they're called "electrolytes" (they're what plants crave, you know). Other non-ionic compounds affect conductivity a lot less, and that simple "TDS" meter can't tell the difference between beneficial salts and molecules, detrimental salts and molecules and biological material. So we're really in the dark about what each filter does. Offhand I'd say that zero conductivity is _not_ a good sign because you want to have at least some mineral salts in drinking water. But it's more a question of what kind than how much.
@carlantaya175
@carlantaya175 2 года назад
I'd rather the filter clean the water and add my own electrolytes than trust a filter to only filter out bad shit.
@ProjectFarm
@ProjectFarm 2 года назад
Thanks for the feedback.
@StringerNews1
@StringerNews1 2 года назад
@@carlantaya175 there's no evidence that "bad shit" is being removed at all. That's my point. Hard water can't hurt you, but microorganisms can.
@MegaCookieCrafter
@MegaCookieCrafter 2 года назад
My thought too, 0 ppm is basically distilled water witch can actually make you sick.
@StringerNews1
@StringerNews1 2 года назад
@@MegaCookieCrafter distilled water has to be boiled, and that would kill at least some of the microorganisms. But none of these filters use distillation. In case you haven't figured it out already, the "PPM meter" that comes included with that one brand of filter is designed only to make that product look good. It's not certified by NIST or any other standards organization. I suspect if you ran a _real_ water test including pH, dH and a bioassay, you'll find that there's still a lot of stuff in the water when the meter reads 0.
@mirzaalam9844
@mirzaalam9844 2 месяца назад
Man you are a total lifesaver thanks for doing this thorough test
@ProjectFarm
@ProjectFarm 2 месяца назад
You are welcome!
@SgtAwesome97
@SgtAwesome97 16 дней назад
Ended up getting a Zero Water faucet filter because of this video. Cleanest water I've ever tasted for sure!
@ProjectFarm
@ProjectFarm 16 дней назад
Thanks for sharing.
@saka-hyenabro7773
@saka-hyenabro7773 2 года назад
I feel like ZeroWater is about to get a huge sales surge after this video lol, great video as always. In a similar note, i wonder how the sink faucet attachment filters compare to these pitcher ones?
@domainjester
@domainjester 2 года назад
I wondered the same about the sink ones, both faucet mounted and counter ones
@BinarySpike
@BinarySpike 2 года назад
I'm wondering about refrigerator filters too!
@ProjectFarm
@ProjectFarm 2 года назад
Thanks for the suggestion.
@THESLlCK
@THESLlCK 2 года назад
AND the permanently installed house filters
@THESLlCK
@THESLlCK 2 года назад
@@BinarySpike that's gonna be pretty pricy, but so is my suggestion I guess
@ginnipig
@ginnipig 2 года назад
The zero water was really impressive! Would have been nice to include a test for chlorine.
@jcwoods2311
@jcwoods2311 2 года назад
Most US municipal water treatment systems no longer use straight up chlorine, use a long lasting chloramine compound instead. Used to be able to leave water in an open pitcher allowing the chlorine to evaporate (in the sun worked faster), chloramine survives this. Cheaper as they use less chlorine in total, but more stays in the end.
@pandamator
@pandamator 2 года назад
But 0ppm are unhealthy
@gg-gn3re
@gg-gn3re 2 года назад
@@jcwoods2311 smells the same, so to the end user is the same
@Jin-Ro
@Jin-Ro 2 года назад
Put your water in the fridge for 30mins, and it clears the chlorine smell out. Water board engineer told me that when he was checking our water, and I mentioned it smells chloriney.
@daddybdpearson1
@daddybdpearson1 2 года назад
Also I wonder how well they do at removing lead.
@leggyReid4c
@leggyReid4c 2 месяца назад
This is why your channel is one of my favorites. Thank you so much for sharing this.
@ProjectFarm
@ProjectFarm 2 месяца назад
Thanks and you are welcome!
@johnlandacre767
@johnlandacre767 Год назад
I’ve been using the Zero Water for awhile. It seems to slow down the filtering process after only a couple of fillings, but I’ve found if you shake the filter well, it helps it filter faster, and still comes up as zero on the gauge. Until after several filterings, at least. Eventually you have to throw the old away and start over with a new one. Of course, this is why they’re in business.
@ProjectFarm
@ProjectFarm Год назад
Thanks for the feedback.
@dmcd7448
@dmcd7448 2 года назад
Never ceases to amaze me the knowledge this man has! And the ability to quantify the otherwise unquantifiable
@ProjectFarm
@ProjectFarm 2 года назад
I appreciate that!
@Jungle-Boogie
@Jungle-Boogie 2 года назад
Yep, just ordered a ZeroWater on Amazon after this one. Have to chunk the Brita in the trash. This is one of my favorite videos you have done. My suggested product testing: CPU Thermal Paste Potting Soil Portable Air Conditioners Laundry Detergents
@VMTDesign
@VMTDesign 2 года назад
Great ideas
@tylerblakey1472
@tylerblakey1472 2 года назад
Portable air conditioners is perfect
@OrionRoen
@OrionRoen 2 года назад
Yup. Zero water is coming home soon.
@sonar610
@sonar610 2 года назад
Thermal paste is settled, though. No need to tread that ground.
@tcp8946
@tcp8946 2 года назад
Had a ZeroWater for 4 years but the larger version. It is amazing, 6 pack of filters run about $30 at Walmart and they last 8ish weeks for us. Our tap water isn't that bad, so yours might not last that long.
@aaronenglish7522
@aaronenglish7522 Год назад
Always enjoy watching your videos! Very thorough and helpful 👌
@ProjectFarm
@ProjectFarm Год назад
Thanks so much!
@elbybrook9466
@elbybrook9466 4 месяца назад
Anytime I have a question about the best anything the first person I think of is your channel. Thanks. ❤
@ProjectFarm
@ProjectFarm 4 месяца назад
You are welcome!
@rjaj3276
@rjaj3276 2 года назад
Interesting Sunday morning I got here, my wife's water broke this morning so I'm chilling watching this while we wait. Also happy labor day y'all.
@ProjectFarm
@ProjectFarm 2 года назад
Congratulations in advance!!
@michaelcorvin4330
@michaelcorvin4330 2 года назад
Happy Labor Day to your wife!
@rjaj3276
@rjaj3276 2 года назад
@@michaelcorvin4330 gonna be a whole new meaning to labor day lmao
@rjaj3276
@rjaj3276 2 года назад
@@ProjectFarm thanks!
@marsrover001
@marsrover001 2 года назад
I bet you could filter that.
@lovotcore6946
@lovotcore6946 2 года назад
The ion exchange beads for the ZeroWater will get used up really fast when used this way, the beads change color when they are spent, a few more tests and it looks like you would need a new filter. Ion exchange is typically used after going through a reverse osmosis filter, which typically want a carbon filter before that, and probably a particle filter before the carbon filter, normal people can stop at the reverse osmosis stage, the ion exchange step is usually for lab grade water, NurdRage has a pretty good video on setting up a lab grade water supply, as well as a video on regenerating ion exchange beads.
@InfernosReaper
@InfernosReaper 2 года назад
So, sounds like someone might want to do a prefilter through one of the cheap, but decent ones for best results on a budget.
@bt5252
@bt5252 2 года назад
You want to deionize before RO. The fewer the minerals the more concentrated you can make the RO wastewater thereby increasing its efficiency.
@ProjectFarm
@ProjectFarm 2 года назад
Thanks for the feedback.
@ajaehall7695
@ajaehall7695 2 года назад
@@bt5252 No. DI water is always better than DO, you use RO to extend the life of the DI resin as noted above. No commercial DI water system uses RO as the final step, it is always the first. Note that DI water is not really that great for people. It will be more corrosive than tap water, lots of lab equipment says explicitly don't use DI water. The water will come to equilibrium with the metals around it, so you will end up adding Al, Fe,Cr etc when cooking in metal. If you just use borosilicate glass you should be fine, but aside from fancy coffee makers, what cooking is done exclusively in glass?
@Dozav7
@Dozav7 2 года назад
@@ajaehall7695 when I had a saltwater fish tank, I’d use RO/DI water for the salt water mix. Despite the warnings, I sampled a bit of the pure water. It was like the water wasn’t there- absolutely zero flavor.
@cesarhugs
@cesarhugs Месяц назад
I Love your videos! they are the best!!!! I love your rating criteria and your testing conditions! Such a great Channel!
@ProjectFarm
@ProjectFarm 29 дней назад
Thank you!
@anathardayaldar
@anathardayaldar 4 месяца назад
I'm glad to see my brita did ok. It sits nice in my convenience vs cost place.
@ProjectFarm
@ProjectFarm 4 месяца назад
Thanks for sharing.
@garethbaus5471
@garethbaus5471 2 года назад
The camping filters like lifestraw are pretty much exclusively particle filters that are just barely fine enough to remove bacteria, so I am surprised they removed dissolved solids from tap water at all.
@UnitSe7en
@UnitSe7en 2 года назад
Yeah mostly designed so that you just don't get cholera or typhus from the dirty, 3rd-world puddle with the corpse of something that used to be fluffy in it that you're about to drink from.
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