https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ja0ioX6
It did TDS test and Iron/Ph test using test strip. It also open up all the filter to see what's inside those filter.
Conclusion from the video....
If you're looking for a water filter that's going to do a good job of cleaning up the water leaving the minerals alone but taking out some of the impurities the, Aquaphor seems like a great option
ZeroWater did a great job of cleaning up the water, removing the impurities including the iron.
And finally I really like the reverse osmosis that's offered by the AquaTrue, it does a great job.
Tap Water (Total Dissolved Solids)
| ppm (part per million/milligrams per liter (mg/L)) | |
| ZeroWater | 0 |
| AquaTru | 36 |
| Survivor Filter Pro | 231 |
| Aquaphor | 233 |
| Brita | 234 |
| Homemade | 237 |
| Frizzlife | 253 |
| Sawyer | 256 |
| Untreated Water(baseline) | 259 |
| Lifestraw | 259 |
| PUR | 260 |
| RV Filter | 267 |
| Berkey | 284 |
Iron
| (ml/L)) | |
| ZeroWater | 0 |
| AquaTru | 0 |
| Aquaphor | 10 |
| Brita | 50 |
| Frizzlife | 50 |
| Berkey | 50 |
| Sawyer | 100 |
| PUR | 100 |
| Lifestraw | 100 |
| RV Filter | 250 |
| Survivor Filter Pro | 250 |
| Homemade | 500 |
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Latest Project Farm video comparing water filter like Brita, ZeroWater, PUR, Berkey, Aquaphor, AquaTrue, RV Filter, Lifestraw, Survivor Filter Pro, etc
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ja0ioX6
It did TDS test and Iron/Ph test using test strip. It also open up all the filter to see what's inside those filter.
Conclusion from the video....
If you're looking for a water filter that's going to do a good job of cleaning up the water leaving the minerals alone but taking out some of the impurities the, Aquaphor seems like a great option
ZeroWater did a great job of cleaning up the water, removing the impurities including the iron.
And finally I really like the reverse osmosis that's offered by the AquaTrue, it does a great job.
Tap Water (Total Dissolved Solids)
| ppm (part per million/milligrams per liter (mg/L))
ZeroWater | 0
AquaTru | 36
Survivor Filter Pro | 231
Aquaphor | 233
Brita | 234
Homemade | 237
Frizzlife | 253
Sawyer | 256
Untreated Water(baseline) | 259
Lifestraw | 259
PUR | 260
RV Filter | 267
Berkey | 284
Iron
| (ml/L))
ZeroWater | 0
AquaTru | 0
Aquaphor | 10
Brita | 50
Frizzlife | 50
Berkey | 50
Sawyer | 100
PUR | 100
Lifestraw | 100
RV Filter | 250
Survivor Filter Pro | 250
Homemade | 500
Britta / all the others sucked compared to this.
if I didn't have a fully installed RO system i'd buy this plus all the other accoutrements.
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Per wirecutter "ZeroWater's most prominent claim is that its filters remove 100% of "total dissolved solids" in water—basically, minerals. Tests we conducted in 2016 confirmed that claim—but it's not necessarily a good thing. According to the World Health Organization (PDF), higher TDS in drinking water is associated with lower incidence of cancer and heart disease, and, as the WHO says, "Water with extremely low concentrations of TDS may also be unacceptable because of its flat, insipid taste.""
what does everyone think of the above?
That's why you can buy both purified water and distilled water (plus sprint water, etc) in supermarket. Pretty much depend on your "taste" and your believe.
It tastes great but if it increases your risk of cancer then whats the point?
I have zero water and use, although pretty much always mix it with another filter (pur). But the above is a real concern with some evidence backing it. I'm sure alot of toxic things taste great too
This will make your TDS (total dissolved solids, which is measured using electrical conductivity) go down -- ionized particles are (by definition) conductive.
This is different from the purification methods commonly used which are distillation (boiling and condensing), reverse-osmosis (membrane filtration), and carbon filtering (adsorption).
It works by using positively and negatively charged plastic beads (resin) to attract and cling to oppositely charged particles in the water. Imagine water with tiny iron shavings in it, and pouring that water through a bed of magnets. The water coming out will be free of (most) iron shavings.
However, since it only works with conductive particles, it only filters out certain things. For instance oils, soaps, and organisms (bacteria, viruses) will not be affected by this and will mostly get through the filter unless trapped by the small amount of activated carbon or caught in the filter mesh.
Some things to consider:
1. Removing all dissolved minerals is not natural. Water has minerals in it which are necessary to survive and be healthy, and drinking completely de-ionized water will actively remove minerals from your body as it is processed. That said, unless you are not eating food then it is unlikely this will harm you
2. Removing all dissolved minerals makes water taste funny to some people. Highly purified water is often 're-mineralized' after processing so that it doesn't taste synthetic
3. Removing the anti-microbials from treated water can allow it to go rancid
4. TDS meters are often included with Zero water pitchers and people encouraged to use them to test the quality before and after filtration. TDS meters rely on electrical conductivity to detect particles and as using them as the definitive measure of drinking water quality is deceptive
5. DI filters are mostly used after pre-filtering, since using them to remove everything from the water is wasteful as filtration materials like activated carbon are orders of magnitude cheaper
6. Reverse osmosis filtration systems are much more cost effective in the long run, especially if you have hard water. Hard water will deplete the zero water filters very quickly
Britta / all the others sucked compared to this.
if I didn't have a fully installed RO system i'd buy this plus all the other accoutrements.
1. the possibility of leaks
2. water being wasted as part of the reverse osmosis process
3. need to replace kitchen faucet if I use an under the sink kind (I don't have a soap dispenser hole)
4. Lots of AquaTru countertop reverse osmosis reviews describe poor reliability
5. There are so many different reverse osmosis systems and I'm worried that filters will no longer be available for my manufacturer
The Zero Water system seems to be simpler/less commitment, but I think the cost of filters will probably be greater for Zero Water compared to RO, right? I'd be happy to hear anyone's thoughts about the above.
If you look at how much stuff filtered from the Project Farm video, it make sense ZeroWater filter likely only last for short time and need to replace very often.
Latest Project Farm video comparing water filter like Brita, ZeroWater, PUR, Berkey, Aquaphor, AquaTrue, RV Filter, Lifestraw, Survivor Filter Pro, etc
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ja0ioX6
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$14.94 each (if buy 2-pack) at Amazon.
Will Amazon price match the single packs?
Per wirecutter "ZeroWater's most prominent claim is that its filters remove 100% of "total dissolved solids" in water—basically, minerals. Tests we conducted in 2016 confirmed that claim—but it's not necessarily a good thing. According to the World Health Organization (PDF), higher TDS in drinking water is associated with lower incidence of cancer and heart disease, and, as the WHO says, "Water with extremely low concentrations of TDS may also be unacceptable because of its flat, insipid taste.""
what does everyone think of the above?
I think ZW did update their filters > 5-7 years ago. If I'm not mistaken, a gasket contributed to some fishy smell eventually. If you go way back in reviews, you'll see that complaint. That was many years ago though and they've since updated them.
If one worries that every great deal is a fake product, no one would ever by anything on SD.
EDIT: ZeroWater's web-site shows both single and double-circle filters! Therefore, likely NOT a fake photo on Amazon.
https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1...1616023827
love my zero, apparently it filters flouride also, which is why i wanted a ro or distill system to begin with.
normally, i fill my zero with the britta
no problems with funny smells, yet, and use mine until the water just trickles out, usually 2-3 months
I think ZW did update their filters > 5-7 years ago. If I'm not mistaken, a gasket contributed to some fishy smell eventually. If you go way back in reviews, you'll see that complaint. That was many years ago though and they've since updated them.
If one worries that every great deal is a fake product, no one would ever by anything on SD.
If they were "UPDATED" filters, don't you think it would be ON their OWN website...
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Per wirecutter "ZeroWater's most prominent claim is that its filters remove 100% of "total dissolved solids" in water—basically, minerals. Tests we conducted in 2016 confirmed that claim—but it's not necessarily a good thing. According to the World Health Organization (PDF), higher TDS in drinking water is associated with lower incidence of cancer and heart disease, and, as the WHO says, "Water with extremely low concentrations of TDS may also be unacceptable because of its flat, insipid taste.""
what does everyone think of the above?
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