We have a Pro One and a good stockpile of filters. It's a great company. I ordered filters a few months ago and a representative from Pro One called me and said I failed to use a discount code that I was unaware of. She said she cancelled my order and then asked me to re-order with the discount code. What company does that?! They have a customer for life now.
I just ordered two 7" ProOne Filters for my old Big Berkey. Thank you so much for making this video! I've put off ordering Berkey filters since reading some controversy about them a few months ago. Watching your video and learning about the ProOne filters is a welcome option! I'm also happy that ProOne filters don't have to go through the time-consuming hassle of priming like the Berkey filters, I really dreaded that process.
Thanks so much. My Berkey is on its way to me. I was in a panic because I found out fluoride would not be removed, and that is a big one for me. I will order the filters as you recommend, and I am so grateful. It is perfect timing. Note to all humans: Flouride is a neurotoxin and was purposely put in our water system, not for our benefit. Take care of your health and question all.
We have done both Berkey and ProOne filters but are using RO now instead. I prefer the taste and softness of the ProOne over Berkey's filters. I would argue that the replacement times/# of gallons filtered can't be compared fairly if you are going by Berkey's claims as to how many gallons a filter is good for. In all the time we used the Berkey filters, we never got what they claimed we would. What made us switch to ProOne was a small water tester we purchased that gave the ppm of contaminants. The ProOne scored considerably better.
Does your water tester test for contaminants or just total dissolved particles, cause that not the same. You can have no lead and lots of minerals and test high for TDS, but still be excellent drinking water with no actual contaminants.
Thank you for making this video. After repeatedly dealing with heartburn after consuming well water put thru our Berkey, I discovered Berkeys do NOT filter out nitrates and sure enough, our well water tested high in nitrates! I have checked ProOne lab tests, and they do. Put in an order based on your recommendation. Thanks again!
We've had a ProOne a little over 2 years & sure do like it. The fact that flouride filtering is already in the filter so you don't need a separate one to filter out flouride is great. We just got a new filter today & yep, always a new scrubbie included. And the water tastes great. We have had the same filter in for 2 years & our water still tastes good....but the filter has a little crack....so we thought we should replace it now. We have a filter on our sink faucet....it doesn't filter out much...but that's the water we use to put in our ProOne....I think that's why our filter doesn't need replaced as often as recommended. Even 2 yrs. old, it is white !
Thanks for sharing your experience! That's a good thought on having a pre filter on the sink faucet to extend the life of the filters. Thanks for watching!
You should see the recent tests showing these filters degrade after 200 gallons and are only certified within that short range. Anything beyond that is not tested.
@@angiepattillo3599 The companies are just brands created to sell you the same bottom line product. They all come from the same factories in poor countries. The branding difference is who gets to select the best bin quality first. The cheaper brands get the same filters they put in their own slightly different product, only they are the defects and rejected bins the expensive brands didn't want. But they all have the same factory flaw. Degradation. And that problem is at the manufacture level.
@@HalkerVeil ProOne seems to use FTO+ Coldstream filters. Made in U.K. And they are supposed to be replaced every 6 months because of the natural degradation of activated charcoal once in usage.
Hi! I just found this and was watching before I realized you are the family I had watched your Hurricane on your farm video, I have been praying for you all and your friends also those that lost family! So much sadness, but you are a strong family and kind to share in the things that would be hard!
A very nice presentation as it was very nice to hear and watch your loving connection with each other as you both dialogued back and forth with a calming demeanor. Hope your TH-cam experience does very well. 🙏🏻❤️👍
THANK YOU!!!!!We have a Berkey and now we're a ProOne customer for filters. We also just bought the pitcher to bring with us when traveling. AND we got it with the holiday season discount!!!
Thank you for this very nicely done presentation. And thank you for confirming what I first believed when buying the ProPure gravity filter about ten years ago... that it was the best and did what they said it did. And thank you again because I just bought two more ProOne 9" filters. And again for the dye test method, giving me something more to go on than just taste, for deciding when to replace the filters. And it is very gratifying to have all the confirmation that you and your commentors provide, confirming my original decision to trust the recommendation of Alex Jones, from whom I bought my ProPure 🙂
Great video. Currently using 4 Berkey black filters in our Royal Berkey but considering moving to ProOne when we go for replacements. The major appeal for the ProOne is the fluoride filtration.
Yes! Definitely a great feature about the ProOne filters. They are back in stock now with a 15% off discount until the end of the month. Thanks for watching!
We like ours. We have had a Berkey for years, but the spigot broke off within about 2 months. Walmart was selling on clearance a Sun Tea jar we purchased for like $2.00 which was massively cheaper than a replacement Berkey spigot. Now about a dozen years later the WalMart spigot still works. We want with an alternative ceramic replacement filter within.
I’ve used Berkey for years. I have well water with bad stuff in it. The old black filters were great. The newer black filters are different. They contain less filtering medium and are much harder to prime because they don’t hold as much water. I’ve had enough of the newer black filters. I purchased ProOne filters yesterday. I also did the red dye test on the Berkey filters, so I knew if they were working. I will do the blue dye test on ProOne.
@@sharonchriswell8500 yes! I went to ProOne and don’t like the taste as much as Berkey. In a year when the ProOne are dead, I’ll try to go back to Berkey.
@@leahstewart6979I read they have around a long time, just under a different name before. I am currently looking for a filter so I've been learning what I can.
Not only the Berkey filters costing more the fluoride filters were HORRIBLE TASTING just being told they will taste good in a few weeks can’t believe i actually went for that as well as the added cost! Thank you for sharing .
We went through that with our Fluoride elements too. After talking multiple times with customer service, I found they can develop bacteria and that’s what was causing our bad taste and smell. :-(
We have had a Pro One pitcher filter since December 2022. We had a couple of issues with how the lid fit the pitcher, but their customer service was EXCELLENT and took care of us right away and once we got the new one it has been excellent. Water taste great! I think it’s time to change the filter but I would like to make sure it’s necessary first (any suggestions on how to do this is appreciated). We chose Pro One because of recommendation from a family member who uses the big one. We wanted fluoride and chlorine (along with other junk) out of drinking water. Kudos to Pro One!
Awesome, thanks so much for sharing and glad you've had a great experience! I agree on their customer service being top notch. ProOne recommends a blue die test where you cycle through some water with blue food coloring to test how the filters are performing and if replacement is needed. We're not at that stage yet ourselves, but I'm sure you can find more info on their site about it. Thanks for watching!
I just found a used Berkey on FB marketplace for cheap but need to buy filters for it. So thankful for this review of the pro one filters since the black Berkey ones are unavailable. I value your opinions since you do take the time to thoughtfully consider making the purchases you’ve shared about (like the Aga stove). Thanks so much!
Awesome! Very helpful video guys. I also have been putting off getting new Berkey filters out of utter confusion as to what's going on with them. Super helpful! Thank you!!
My Berkey filters lasted a little over a year and I would fill every other day sometimes everyday or more than once a day if I had to water my plants. I just purchased the ProOne filters because Berkey is unobtainable at the moment. Thanks for this review. Gives me peace of mind that I made a good choice
Thank you for the info, my homesteader friends directed me to this video, so excited! Will be switching as soon as my black ones die. Don't want to take risks. (So nervous to watch your Berkey SOOOOO close to the edge of the table, LOL)
We first got our Berkey Light about 16-17 years ago now. We replaced the filters several times over the years (five kids, now teens to 20's, and we also cook with filtered water). The fluoride and arsenic filters also had to replaced more frequently, making them pricey to use. We switched to ProOne when they were still called ProPur a few years ago, and have also been very happy with them. We bought our college kid her own ProOne for Christmas this year (it was on her list), and would have gotten our married daughter new filters for hers but didn't think she'd be excited about that.
The Berkey flouride filters only last a year, so how can Pro1 incorporate one into the same filter? Does the entire filter get tossed after a year? We feel more comfortable having the two filters separate seeing Berkey black filters have longer filtration life.
I changed from Berkey to ProOne as well. I am happy with my choice. I use one filter but I am one person and have a two gallon container. Good video, thank you.
Thanks for sharing and glad you love your filter! That's a good point that the number of filters you have can definitely flex based on your needs and situation. Thanks for watching!
Many of the questions are with regard to you doing your own testing. I heard on another channel that municipal water companies will supply homeowners with test kits. It might be worth getting a few kits and testing your pre-filtered water but also testing your filtration system at periodic increments either by time or gallons or both. That would make a great follow up video to this one.
Great Video you two! I have had a ProOne (biggest one I could buy) for at least 15 years, when I initially bought this system,, the name was called ProPure and not ProOne...that was a shock to me, but they still had the same great filters, and they've got better over time also, when it comes to cleaning out the toxins they're the best....so Good......friends love the taste of it!
Thank you so much for this wonderful info. I have been waiting to buy more filters after hearing the same talk. It looks like I will be looking into ProOne. Thank you again for sharing your experiences.
Thank you so much for taking the time to make this video for us. I trust you guys. I'm extremely below the poverty line but I'm so concerned about the water I'm drinking. Ill have to make my water container but I did purchase the filters from the link you shared. By the way...I love the little people that blessed us in the background of your video 😂😂😂❤
Look at ProOne's factory seconds (can't remember exactly what it6called) section. You can not even find the defects in the products. I bought 2 and they looked perfect. And a shower head & filter too.
Very informative video. I purchased a Berkey 2.5 gal from facebook marketplace and I had a difficult time finding the replacement filters . You answered all my questions. Thank you!! ☺️
Okay thank you so much for doing this. Every time I check, the Berkey replacement filters are sold out. It’s frustrating! 3 of my 4 filters keep failing the red dye test and it’s been about 21 month since I purchased them. So 3 months shy of 2 years. I was really stressed thinking about our water not being filtered and scared to buy a berkey replacement filter on Amazon. I just ordered two of these ProOne filters thanks to you.
Have you done a red dye test on your new filters? That's odd that 3 of your Berkey filters failed the red dye test. My Berkey filters are nearing the 2-year mark and doing well, still passing the red dye test. For 3,000 gals. each, my filters should last 7-10 years.
I just ordered the large Pro One gravity filter system about 1 1/2 weeks ago, UPS should have delivered it yesterday but didn't. Hope it will make it in another day or two. I also researched all brands and Pro One seemed to fit the bill and the NSF certification was important. I have used bottled water for the last 40 years and became tired of buying and lugging it home and the expense has gone way up. I think a filtration system will be very important in any emergency and feel better now as you can't do without water !! Thanks for the video and showing how the filter cartridge is installed and washed off prior to use.
Omg!!! I watched your milk paint countertop finish video about a year ago and I just scrolled upon this video while researching ProOne. Thank you so much for helping me decide these tough decisions! 💗
I have just today switched to ProOne's in my Berkey tank. Perhaps it's the newer Black Berkey's that have a problem?.. my first Black Berkey pair were fine and gave me clear water from the get go. Then I bought a bigger Imperial tank and installed 2 pairs of Black Berkey filters. The water came out really cloudy/milky! I primed repeatedly (and I mean - repeatedly) soaked them overnight, more priming and shaking, till the water finally looked *almost* clear. But then my son got a tummy issue, and his new doctor told us we should be boiling all our drinking water (!) - no matter what filter we use! Well, I didn't spend that much money on several Berkey's to now have to boil 10 litres of water a day. I set out to prove the Doctor wrong- and tested both my source water (*very clear* tank water) and that same water after filtering through the Black Berkey. Not only did the Black Berkey NOT remove all the e/coli and coliforms, my turbidity increased almost 1000% (i.e. the cloudiness). Worst of all though, the ALUMINIUM increased by 2500%!!! (again - this must be the cause of cloudiness? Nothing else was detected). Aluminium before filtering was 0.01mg/L, but after filtering was 0.26 which is above recommendations for drinking water. I've googled whether the Berkey filters leach Aluminium, and they have this big article off their website about such 'nasty rumours' and how there's different types of aluminium and the aluminium used in the manufacture of their Arsenic/Fluoride filters is harmless. Except I'm only using the Black filters, which DON'T use any Aluminium in them. It just doesn't make sense. Anyway I've just run through and dumped 3 cycles from the ProOne filters; so excited that it's clear and tastes good! I will be retesting the water, at my own expense, as I need to know it's 100% safe for my kids.
I've been a Pro One user for three or four years now. I originally ordered the ProPur 304 filtration system plus filters from the US about seven or eight years ago. I'm in Canada, so a few years later I decided to search for a Canadian company, which would simplify ordering. I found a company in Alberta, Canada that I've been using ever since. The Pro One filters are exactly what I had been using which I got from the US. The service of our Canadian company is awesome. They are helpful and prompt with questions or concerns. I use two 7" filters and change them once a year. I ordered a second ProPur System so now I buy four filters at a time. I do a lot of gardening, so we go through the purified water when washing veggies, canning and cooking. We also use the ProOne ProMax Shower Filtration System in our bathroom. Their products are great. I feel confident that our family is drinking pure water now.💙💙😃👍
Awesome, so glad your experience with ProOne/ProPur has been a positive one! They just seem like a stand up company. All the best to you and thanks for watching!
Have you Lab tested the water from your new ProOne filters? The company can say anything for the sale. Berkey Fluoride filters add Aluminum into the water.
exactly, they are only NSF certified for parts but not NSF certified for actually filtering out what the claim to be filtering out and the labs only test 200 gallons, not the entire life of the filter (1000 gallons or so) - we spend all this money on a product, why the heck do they not have better testing and a legit certification by a 3rd party saying what they say they filter they are actually filtering. Who came up with the 1000 gallons test. Berkey claimed 3000 gallons and now look at all the issues and class action law-suites happening. I don't think any of these companies are telling us the truth - if so they would have better NSF certifications then just the "parts and material" certification.
We haven't done a test ourselves. We're just sharing our experience after looking for the best Berkey replacement out there after doing research. Thanks for watching!
Robert, I just had my city tap water (with fluoride and chlorine added) and the Berkey water made from it tested with Simple Lab. My Berkey has two black filters with four years of use and aprox. 1600 gallons run through them, and two white PF2 filters with aprox. 180 gallons run through them. The Berkey results showed NO detectable amounts of aluminum, fluoride, or chlorine. My overall TapScore was 94. My Berkey filter is doing it's job!
Thanks for the review. I just bought a Berkley Royal from a MarketPlace person, only paid 100. I needed a good recommendation for filters. Thanks again.
New subscriber here. I'm looking forward on watching your content and also plan on making some of my own cheddar cheese after watching your video. As a side note I know someone has told you look like Jefferson White from Yellowstone. LoL. Peace and blessings to you and the family 🙏
I thank you very much for that info. I just thought it with my Berkey and I wanted to keep extra filters and I was wondering if there was a replacement and you just answer my question. Thank you very much for your info. God bless.
Awesome review, thank you. I will be order a couple of these soon. What sold me is the fact that these remove flouride with the extra filters like Berkey. And those do not even work that well.
CT municipal water is extremely toxic but the most noticeable is the strong smell and taste of chlorine ! Our Berkeys filter out that strong taste and smell, making the water enjoyable to drink, therefore we will stick with what works. Everyone needs to use the filtration that affords good, clean, drinking water.
Totally agree and thanks for sharing! We love our Berkey too and just wanted to share our experience using a different filter if anyone is considering a switch like we were. Thanks for watching!
You may want to check out the truth about fluoride website. He did a test on the Berkey filter and IMO not good. Btw, Berkey black filters are currently not available due to an EPA stop sale order.
I bought a berkey and not happy at all. bad taste with the filters i bought with it. Only using 2 filters, thought i needed 2 more. but glad i watched you, i'll try. i also have a zero water pitcher that that is great. Thank you.
If you try the ProOne filters, hope you love them! We've been super happy so far and the water tastes great. There's definitely a personal preference element to finding the right filter... everyone has different tastes. I've heard from others who don't like the taste of Berkey but other brands are just fine. Thanks for watching!
I've been using the England made Doulton filters the last 15 years on tank water. Haven't had any problems. The specs on the Black Berkey filters are impressive though and a lot of hype about them. They say the fine pores also filter out viruses and nuclear contamination, etc. Things I don't have in my water tank to worry about. Bacteria and bugs that upset my stomach would be possibly my only risk which the Doulton removes.
Thanks for sharing! That's interesting about the black filters having the capability to remove viruses and nuclear contamination! Thank you for watching!
@FromScratchFarmstead The capability to filter viruses is why our government wants to take them out. If you haven't yet figured it out, the gov. Is not our friend. Anyway, please review and consider sharing with your subscribers the capability to clean your Berkeley filters as good as new. th-cam.com/video/NQXgEl08maA/w-d-xo.htmlsi=iOgfE3LwWTfGRn7n
It is my understanding that they use aluminum to remove floride that is one of the problems with the Berkey filters is when they did an independent test they discovered the floride filters leached aluminum into the water. That would be my concern with these I don't know if they've been independently tested not by the source that makes them
Yikes! Definitely don't want aluminum in the water. ProOne's testing shows that nearly all aluminum is removed from the water. And it seems like it's an entirely separate system/method than Berkey uses since the fluoride filtering is not a separate filter. I have not seen independent testing results yet but will keep an eye out for them. Thanks for watching!
Berkey claims 3000 gallons for each filter. But if you dive down into the lab reports, you will find that the only Chlorine was tested for 3000 gallons. Other tests were at a much lower rate. It is something to have knowledge about but shouldn't keep you from buying Berkey again. However, I am looking at both Boroux and the ProOne. These are certainly looking good and would love to see a head to head on. With any gravity fed system, I recommend making your own decision on the number of gallons for these gravity filters instead of going with the manufactures, as per what I said above. Great video!
Great video. So since I have to replace my two Berkey fluoride filters every year, the replacement cost of filters overall is probably cheaper with ProOne no matter how long the black Berkey filters last.
ProOne's lab reports show that 98% of aluminum is removed from water through the filters. Since it's not a separate fluoride filter like Berkey has these shouldn't have the same effect. Hope that helps. Thanks for watching!
I just finished watching that video where an independent company lab tested the berkey filters, absolutely shockin to see the results! was little aluminium in the water before filtering and levels were sky high after filtering. They should be held accountable for making people sick!
Yes, we're sad to hear these reports as well. That's why we like that the ProOne filters don't need a separate fluoride filter. Their test results show their filters remove 98% of aluminum. Thanks for watching!
I just got the pro one filters to replace in my Berkey that I’ve had for many years as well. The pro one filters are in there for a few hours now doing their first batch of three that I’m supposed to toss before drinking it. It has barely done anything!! It is suuuuper slow. I am not sure if that’s normal for the first time or not. Berkey is so much faster once primed properly. But I’m not supposed to prime these, just screw them in and fill the tank and go. I am a tad frustrated at the moment and hope this isn’t the way these work bc if so, they are going back!!
It depends on how many filters you're using, and also in the instructions, you'll note that you should actually hold them under running water for a time before installing. I think it's just to saturate the filter medium.
But that is an endorsement for Berkeley, since anything NH or WHO says is exact oposite of truth! Seems the govt wants us dead so it condemns anything that might preserve our health in any degree!
I have the largest Berkey System and a travel Berkey. I ordered two ProOne filters for the travel Berkey. I am in the process of letting the water run through. It is a very slow drip. Did I not do something correctly, or are these filters just that slow. Berkey filters flowed really quickly. I love the fact that I don't need an additional filter for the fluoride. Thank you for your video.
You’re welcome! Our experience with both is more of a quick drip but they were comparable in speed. If you have any concerns, I’d definitely reach out to ProOne.
I figured out the problem. My filters were slightly leaning. I tied them together (there are only two) to make them completely straight and the water poured through. Thank you for your reply. @@FromScratchFarmstead
the filters are nsf 42 certified .NSF 42 Certification only removes the taste and smell of chlorine in your water while other contaminants may still get through. but no testing on contaminates that have health effects
Have you had the fluoride content tested by a lab before and after filtering through these filters? We recently learned that these gravity filters actually increase the fluoride content. The AlexaPure one we have that is an all-in-one filter as well has been shown by one tester to actually increase the fluoride content by 200%, and that was after putting 100 gallons through the system, so it was primed.
Hey! We have not because we're on well water so fluoride isn't an issue. I'd be curious if anyone else has done before and after tests though? ProOne's lab repots show nearly all the fluoride being removed but I have not seen any other results from users. Thanks for watching!
Unless the filter has Fluoride in it how could it possibly increase the Fluoride in the water? The only way would be that the filter removes Fluoride, by trapping it in the filter like it is supposed to, but at some point then releases the Fluoride from the filter into the water.
@@Eldorado66779 That's what I'd like to know too! It was The Water Filter Guru TH-cam channel that posted the video. Just go to his page and search for the AlexaPure video. It was a new filter though. Only 100 gallons had went through it before testing.
Yes, ProOne's lab report shows 98% of aluminum being filtered out of water. As far as I know, their filtering medium is carbon based with no aluminum, so none should be added to the water. Hope that helps! Thanks for watching!
I’m looking to get a Berkey. We source our water from a local spring so the water should be fairly good. We are mostly concerned with the microplastics from the jugs we use to transport the water. Are the stock filters that come with the Berkey fine for that purpose? Thank you 🙏
tried ProOne filters in my filtration system because of this video and they are NOT as good as you say. This was not my experience at least. They didn't last long and left my water with a terrible taste in hardly any time at all. I was extremely disappointed and will definitely never buy them again. After trying to scrub them so many times to improve the water flavor, I gave up and got a Zero filter, which I'm quite happy with.
I was excited to order some pro one filters for my Berkey after watching this video, but when I went to order on Amazon, there are soooo many negative reviews of these filters ??
You had my interest, so I went over and had a look. 4.6/5 stars didn’t seem that bad to me. There were also a lot of really positive comments. You’re never going to please everyone, especially when so many are still feeling slighted from Berkey. Totally understand it’s a big decision though that you want to be sure about. The one thing I can tell you about ProOne from being a customer is that they have really great customer service and stand behind their products… I’m sure if there were ever issues or something didn’t match up, they’d find a way to make it right. Good luck to you and thanks for watching!
Thank you for sharing! I just finished cleaning, priming and red dye testing my black filters that are not that old and the flow rate is almost zero 🙄 .. do ProOne filters require the red dye test too?
Hey! ProOne recommends a blue or red dye test to check and make sure they're filtering fine. We did it on ours recently after a year and they were still going strong. It's not a thing that's required, just a good gauge for if you need to consider replacing them. I will say that after a year our ProOne filters still filter really quickly, which is nice. Thanks for watching!
Spent half the day researching Berkey filter alternatives which led me to looking into ProOne more. Your video sealed the deal for me to switch to ProOne and guess what?? They are out of stock with no indication of when they will have more. UGH!
So glad to hear it was helpful! Yes, totally a bummer that they are sold out right now. They did initially have a message up that they were out through the holidays and last I heard they hope to be back in stock before the end of January. With Berkey stopping sales, I think ProOne's sales spiked and being a small business they just couldn't have predicted it and ran out. Hopefully they'll be back soon! Thanks for watching!
I might buy some for my Berkey. The only thing I don't like about Pro One is that the NSF test results are for materials only. That means that these filters were not tested for the water that's filtered from them. The NSF certification is the materials its made from and what they could do.( It says so on the NSF certification tag) I have been using ceramic dome filters of many different brands for over 10 years now. These outer shell ceramic filters all range from.02 to .05 micron. You can filter fluoride at .02 micron. So the NSF certification for Fluoride removal is only based on the material at .02 micron. I'm going to call Customer service and ask if the ceramic dome filters range from .02 to .05 micron. I have never found a ceramic dome filter with consistence .02 micron. So if this is the case. I have to assume all of the other claims in the NSF test results are misleading too. I still think it might be one of the better ones I have found. I don't like the Berkey filters after only using them for 6 months now.
Hey there! Yes they will! I had the same question several months back and reached out to them about it. They gave a more detailed response, but bottom line is that they are designed to handle rain water. They designed them initially from more of a off grid, preparedness perspective so they’re up for filtering most natural water sources. Thanks for watching!
We hear you! I wish that wasn't the case too. There's a growing number of gravity filter options out there but I'm not sure I know of one that totally avoids plastic. The best thing I can think of to do is to continue to reach out to ProOne and others and let them know your desire for something different. I agree that even if I had to pay more for a plastic free option, that would be my preference. Thanks for watching and all the best to you!
@FromScratchFarmstead I'll be installing them today and run through about 3 "batches" to make sure it's all clean! Be blessed 🙌 today y'all. Lord bless y'all 🙌
I ordered mine around 3 weeks ago. Called the company in Tues to inquire why they hadn't been shipped. Fast forward, got 2 today. They didn't bring any sponges so I just ran my hand up and down the side while holding it underwater with the stem facing down. I just installed them. They're shorter than the BERKEY. I am barely hear them filtering the water. I lifted up the top part of the unit and they were dripping really slooow. I'm going to wait it out. Have to run the process one more time after this, hopefully the second time the filtering will be faster. Ugh
@@FromScratchFarmstead , it took over night to finally filter thru. Washed the Big Berkey out and reinstalled them( yes, I has already washed the Big Berkey initially before first installing the new filters). Now it's draining pretty quick but already they are turning yellow. Why is that?
@@melindahernandez8778you must have a pretty bad water source. Maybe why it was filtering so slowly. You might have to clean the outside of your filters more often than usual.
@@melindahernandez8778 BAWHAW!!!! ME TOOOOOOO!!!! I contacted them to tell them, but they never mentioned they might be in the box, just said I could use any kitchen type abrasive sponge. My hubby found the sponges when he went to break down the boxes for recycling. You aren't alone! ;)
I wanted to go buy some filters right now, but they are sold out. Very bad timing, 2 weeks before Christmas. Hopefully they aren’t being shut down like Berkey is.
Hey! I'm sorry they were all out for you. I think it was the combo of running a really good sale around the holidays and they couldn't have predicted Berkey stopping production like they did, so the demand was beyond what they anticipated. But I'm sure they'll be back in stock as soon as they're able! And I don't think ProOne is going anywhere - it's good reassurance you're dealing with real people from a small business 😊. Thanks for watching!
@@FromScratchFarmstead Not your fault. Thanks for the video. Do you know what their sale price was? I wonder if they would honor it for those who tried to buy.
@@NewportSolar it's 25% off pretty much everything on their site until the end of the year... which is really good. I don't know if they'll extend but it's worth reaching out and asking about. Hope it works out for you!
We have only started to use ProOne.... but I am shocked you said they work fast. I was so confused about how SLOWLY I was getting any filtered water, I contacted the company! They said to be patient and eventually they did speed up but your experience was very different from mine. Also, do the 9 inch fit in the Berkey BIG? That seems to be what is next to you on your table. The site seems to indicate the 7 inch is best for the big, so that's what I got. Very interesting. PS my Berkey filters NEVER lasted as long as they claimed. NEVER.
Good to know! That can definitely extend the life of them. Ours were just well in need of replacing at that point and had been cleaned many times. Thanks for watching!
Thanks for watching! We have a Big Berkey too and used 9" filters in it. They fit tall in the top chamber, but they do fit fine and give maximum filtering capacity. 7" would also work fine. I'm honestly not sure which size would fit in the Travel Berkey best but my guess would be the 5". You may want to check with ProOne though, as the 7" could possibly fit. Hope that helps! Oh, actually I just checked their site and there's a handy chart that lays it out: prooneusa.com/product-category/replacement-filters/proone-g2-0/?ref=378.
Hey there! No issues with aluminum at all. There’s no aluminum in the filters and their lab report shows 98% of aluminum being removed from filtration. Thanks for watching!
We used RO for several years and eventually put together that (for us) it was contributing to insomnia. My assumption is that it throws off the balance of minerals / electrolytes, and adding a pinch of Himalayan salt did not help. After discovering that switching to bottled water greatly improved our symptoms, we made the move to Pro One and are enjoying it. Definitely has better mouth feel than RO and we haven't noticed any deleterious effects.
Great timing! Berkey is actually 'out of stock' on almost all their items. Looking at replacing filters for two setups. Cheapest price is around $85/ea, when buying a 4-pack. Haven't checked the ProOne yet, but will right now. The cost difference is scary on all the other cheap filters, and don't want to buy "cheap" made in China filters that don't do anything!
Totally hear you! It's well worth doing the research and finding a quality option you feel comfortable with. We're still really happy with our ProOne filters. So if you give them a go, we hope you love them too! Thanks so much for watching!
Would the ProOne filters fit into an Alexapure unit? That's the one I have. Their proprietary filters automatically filter out flouride-an important feature for me but cost about $85 each.
Hey! Great question! I thought the answer would be yes, but I wasn't sure, so I reached out to ProOne and got this response back from them: "Our gravity filters were originally designed for emergency preparedness to filter different water sources like stream, lake, river, and rain water for clean drinking water if ever needed (not ocean or swampy water without removing large debris). The gravity filters will also reduce virus', algae, and bacteria at 99.9% reduction rates for up to 1 micron level. I will have the link to our lab report down below to see all of the contaminates reduced, and you use the key command "ctrl F" to search specific contaminates on the report." Gravity Filter Lab Report prooneusa.com/proone-lab-report/?ref=378
This has been an excellent presentation from you both! Thank you. I have a question about the entire PureOne system and filters. The method for removing fluoride seem to commonly be aluminum oxide in the filter PureOne or Berkey's special filter. I have seen one testing of the Berkey Royal that indicated the fluoride filter caused a significant rise in Aluminum metal contaminating the filtered water. Does PureOne's filter of fluorides use the same process built-in to their primary filter such that Aluminum level become risky?
Thanks! That's a great question and good concern. As far as we know, there is no aluminum oxide in the filters and they are carbon & ceramic based. The lab report on ProOne's site shows that 98% of aluminum if removed from water through their filters, so virtually all of it. None added. Hope that helps! And thanks for watching!
Hey there! Yes, we are still happy with the filters. They've worked great and we are still using them. The taste is comparable to what we came to expect with Berkey filters, which we really like. Thanks for watching!
We have a Pro One and a good stockpile of filters. It's a great company. I ordered filters a few months ago and a representative from Pro One called me and said I failed to use a discount code that I was unaware of. She said she cancelled my order and then asked me to re-order with the discount code. What company does that?! They have a customer for life now.
Wow, that is great customer service! Thank for sharing and watching!
WOw, good to see, I;m lookimng for a great water filter since my distilled bottles are going up too much. Thanks for mentioning that!
What was the discount code?
First I ever heard of this with any company. I often forget about my cash back apps until after the purchase.
Guess we don't get a discount code lol I called them they don't have one.
I just ordered two 7" ProOne Filters for my old Big Berkey. Thank you so much for making this video! I've put off ordering Berkey filters since reading some controversy about them a few months ago. Watching your video and learning about the ProOne filters is a welcome option! I'm also happy that ProOne filters don't have to go through the time-consuming hassle of priming like the Berkey filters, I really dreaded that process.
Yes! So glad you found it helpful and hope you love your filters! Thanks for watching!
Ive been trying to replace my Berkey filters for over 6 months and they’re always sold out. Stumbled onto your video and I’m super grateful! Thanks!
Awesome! Hope you get them quickly and love them! Thanks for watching!
Only good for six months. Pretty pathetic
I think they are not allowed to sell right now b/c of their situation w/The EPA...which is not comforting!
9G Healthfood has Berkey filters often.
@@STAXBITCOINa claim is only a claim. But it's a great sales pitch.
Thanks so much. My Berkey is on its way to me. I was in a panic because I found out fluoride would not be removed, and that is a big one for me. I will order the filters as you recommend, and I am so grateful. It is perfect timing. Note to all humans: Flouride is a neurotoxin and was purposely put in our water system, not for our benefit. Take care of your health and question all.
Glad this was helpful for you!!
We have done both Berkey and ProOne filters but are using RO now instead. I prefer the taste and softness of the ProOne over Berkey's filters. I would argue that the replacement times/# of gallons filtered can't be compared fairly if you are going by Berkey's claims as to how many gallons a filter is good for. In all the time we used the Berkey filters, we never got what they claimed we would. What made us switch to ProOne was a small water tester we purchased that gave the ppm of contaminants. The ProOne scored considerably better.
Thanks for sharing! That’s great to hear how well ProOne did on the test. Glad you’re liking them and thanks for watching!
Agreed. Family of 4 used 4 charcoal filters and it didn’t even last 2 years. Keep in mind 2 of our children barely drink water.
My berkey filters get refilled 1-2 times a day and I've replaced them only every 5-8 years.... when they get slow I just clean and reprime them.
Does your water tester test for contaminants or just total dissolved particles, cause that not the same. You can have no lead and lots of minerals and test high for TDS, but still be excellent drinking water with no actual contaminants.
A TDS reader is not an accurate indicator of water purification.
Thank you for making this video. After repeatedly dealing with heartburn after consuming well water put thru our Berkey, I discovered Berkeys do NOT filter out nitrates and sure enough, our well water tested high in nitrates! I have checked ProOne lab tests, and they do. Put in an order based on your recommendation. Thanks again!
That's so interesting. Thanks for sharing! Really hope the ProOne filters do the trick. Thanks for watching!
Has it helped at all?
@@n.a.garciafamilyI’m very happy with the new filters!
@@birchfieldfarming thank you for responding!!
Or
Calcium which I have high
We've had a ProOne a little over 2 years & sure do like it. The fact that flouride filtering is already in the filter so you don't need a separate one to filter out flouride is great.
We just got a new filter today & yep, always a new scrubbie included. And the water tastes great.
We have had the same filter in for 2 years & our water still tastes good....but the filter has a little crack....so we thought we should replace it now.
We have a filter on our sink faucet....it doesn't filter out much...but that's the water we use to put in our ProOne....I think that's why our filter doesn't need replaced as often as recommended. Even 2 yrs. old, it is white !
Thanks for sharing your experience! That's a good thought on having a pre filter on the sink faucet to extend the life of the filters. Thanks for watching!
You should see the recent tests showing these filters degrade after 200 gallons and are only certified within that short range. Anything beyond that is not tested.
@@HalkerVeilevery company?
@@angiepattillo3599 The companies are just brands created to sell you the same bottom line product. They all come from the same factories in poor countries. The branding difference is who gets to select the best bin quality first. The cheaper brands get the same filters they put in their own slightly different product, only they are the defects and rejected bins the expensive brands didn't want.
But they all have the same factory flaw. Degradation. And that problem is at the manufacture level.
@@HalkerVeil ProOne seems to use FTO+ Coldstream filters. Made in U.K. And they are supposed to be replaced every 6 months because of the natural degradation of activated charcoal once in usage.
Hi! I just found this and was watching before I realized you are the family I had watched your Hurricane on your farm video, I have been praying for you all and your friends also those that lost family! So much sadness, but you are a strong family and kind to share in the things that would be hard!
Thanks for watching! I think you are mixing us up with another family. We missed the hurricane but so sad for the many that were devastated by it.
A very nice presentation as it was very nice to hear and watch your loving connection with each other as you both dialogued back and forth with a calming demeanor. Hope your TH-cam experience does very well. 🙏🏻❤️👍
Thank you for your kind words!!
Thank You, just bought our first Berkey and now have another option for Filters 👍🏻 You are the Best !!
So glad this was helpful!! Hope you love your Berkey!
Me also😂😂 ! 2024 trust no one especially my city water that floats down a river with our waste as well( unfortunately)
THANK YOU!!!!!We have a Berkey and now we're a ProOne customer for filters. We also just bought the pitcher to bring with us when traveling. AND we got it with the holiday season discount!!!
Awesome!! Yes, such a good sale right now 🙌
Thank you for this very nicely done presentation. And thank you for confirming what I first believed when buying the ProPure gravity filter about ten years ago... that it was the best and did what they said it did. And thank you again because I just bought two more ProOne 9" filters. And again for the dye test method, giving me something more to go on than just taste, for deciding when to replace the filters. And it is very gratifying to have all the confirmation that you and your commentors provide, confirming my original decision to trust the recommendation of Alex Jones, from whom I bought my ProPure 🙂
Hey! Appreciate your comment and glad you love your filter system. Thanks for watching and all the best to you!
Great video. Currently using 4 Berkey black filters in our Royal Berkey but considering moving to ProOne when we go for replacements. The major appeal for the ProOne is the fluoride filtration.
Yes! Definitely a great feature about the ProOne filters. They are back in stock now with a 15% off discount until the end of the month. Thanks for watching!
We like ours. We have had a Berkey for years, but the spigot broke off within about 2 months. Walmart was selling on clearance a Sun Tea jar we purchased for like $2.00 which was massively cheaper than a replacement Berkey spigot. Now about a dozen years later the WalMart spigot still works. We want with an alternative ceramic replacement filter within.
Good to know about the inexpensive spigot replacement! Thanks for watching!
HI, Thank you for making this video. It was well covered (honest) and well presented.
Thanks for watching! 😊
I’ve used Berkey for years. I have well water with bad stuff in it. The old black filters were great. The newer black filters are different. They contain less filtering medium and are much harder to prime because they don’t hold as much water. I’ve had enough of the newer black filters. I purchased ProOne filters yesterday.
I also did the red dye test on the Berkey filters, so I knew if they were working. I will do the blue dye test on ProOne.
Thanks for sharing your experience and hope you love the new filters!
New berkey filters are the worst
@@sharonchriswell8500 yes! I went to ProOne and don’t like the taste as much as Berkey. In a year when the ProOne are dead, I’ll try to go back to Berkey.
@@leahstewart6979I read they have around a long time, just under a different name before. I am currently looking for a filter so I've been learning what I can.
@@Trakehner20 yes, ProOne is a name change. They are okay but I still don’t like the taste as much as Berkey. Next year, I’ll try to get Berkey again.
Great vid! It’s such a small upgrade but the stainless dispenser valve is so nice to look at and feels great - worth the upgrade!
Agreed! That’s a great feature!
Not only the Berkey filters costing more the fluoride filters were HORRIBLE TASTING just being told they will taste good in a few weeks can’t believe i actually went for that as well as the added cost! Thank you for sharing .
You bet! Thanks for watching!
That horrible taste is actually very harmful. It's aluminum
We went through that with our Fluoride elements too. After talking multiple times with customer service, I found they can develop bacteria and that’s what was causing our bad taste and smell. :-(
We have had a Pro One pitcher filter since December 2022. We had a couple of issues with how the lid fit the pitcher, but their customer service was EXCELLENT and took care of us right away and once we got the new one it has been excellent. Water taste great! I think it’s time to change the filter but I would like to make sure it’s necessary first (any suggestions on how to do this is appreciated). We chose Pro One because of recommendation from a family member who uses the big one. We wanted fluoride and chlorine (along with other junk) out of drinking water. Kudos to Pro One!
Awesome, thanks so much for sharing and glad you've had a great experience! I agree on their customer service being top notch. ProOne recommends a blue die test where you cycle through some water with blue food coloring to test how the filters are performing and if replacement is needed. We're not at that stage yet ourselves, but I'm sure you can find more info on their site about it. Thanks for watching!
I appreciate this video! I just switched to ProOne filters (G2.0 5”) for my Travel Berkey and love it so far.
Awesome! So glad you are loving them!
I’m going to switch to Pro One filters for my travel Berkey. Did you order the 5” or 7” filters? I heard where the 7” works too.
@@penelopeburruss512 I bought the 5” filters and they work perfectly in my travel berkey!
@@penelopeburruss512I would like to know that as well. Website recommends the 5 but the 7 will last longer. I am worried the 7 won’t fit
I just talk to the pro one for my travel berkey and said I would need a 9 inches and that it won’t fit my berkey travel 😢so I’m confised
I just found a used Berkey on FB marketplace for cheap but need to buy filters for it. So thankful for this review of the pro one filters since the black Berkey ones are unavailable. I value your opinions since you do take the time to thoughtfully consider making the purchases you’ve shared about (like the Aga stove). Thanks so much!
Awesome! Very helpful video guys. I also have been putting off getting new Berkey filters out of utter confusion as to what's going on with them. Super helpful! Thank you!!
You're welcome!
My Berkey filters lasted a little over a year and I would fill every other day sometimes everyday or more than once a day if I had to water my plants. I just purchased the ProOne filters because Berkey is unobtainable at the moment. Thanks for this review. Gives me peace of mind that I made a good choice
So glad this was helpful! We have been very happy with ours!
Thank you for the info, my homesteader friends directed me to this video, so excited! Will be switching as soon as my black ones die. Don't want to take risks.
(So nervous to watch your Berkey SOOOOO close to the edge of the table, LOL)
Ha! Fair enough! So glad this was helpful! Thanks for watching!
We first got our Berkey Light about 16-17 years ago now. We replaced the filters several times over the years (five kids, now teens to 20's, and we also cook with filtered water). The fluoride and arsenic filters also had to replaced more frequently, making them pricey to use. We switched to ProOne when they were still called ProPur a few years ago, and have also been very happy with them.
We bought our college kid her own ProOne for Christmas this year (it was on her list), and would have gotten our married daughter new filters for hers but didn't think she'd be excited about that.
Awesome! Thanks for sharing your experience! And that goes to show that a water filter can make a really great gift 🤣.
The Berkey flouride filters only last a year, so how can Pro1 incorporate one into the same filter? Does the entire filter get tossed after a year? We feel more comfortable having the two filters separate seeing Berkey black filters have longer filtration life.
I changed from Berkey to ProOne as well. I am happy with my choice. I use one filter but I am one person and have a two gallon container. Good video, thank you.
Thanks for sharing and glad you love your filter! That's a good point that the number of filters you have can definitely flex based on your needs and situation. Thanks for watching!
Many of the questions are with regard to you doing your own testing.
I heard on another channel that municipal water companies will supply homeowners with test kits.
It might be worth getting a few kits and testing your pre-filtered water but also testing your filtration system at periodic increments either by time or gallons or both.
That would make a great follow up video to this one.
Great thoughts! I think that's something we'll need to look into more. Thanks for watching!
Thank you for that information. I know for sure my Berkey filters aren't filtering much because the taste is chemical and super nasty.
Very good idea
Great Video you two! I have had a ProOne (biggest one I could buy) for at least 15 years, when I initially bought this system,, the name was called ProPure and not ProOne...that was a shock to me, but they still had the same great filters, and they've got better over time also, when it comes to cleaning out the toxins they're the best....so Good......friends love the taste of it!
Awesome, thanks for sharing! They definitely just seem like a solid company that cares about their products and customers. Thanks for watching!
Thank you so much for this wonderful info. I have been waiting to buy more filters after hearing the same talk. It looks like I will be looking into ProOne. Thank you again for sharing your experiences.
You bet! Thanks for watching!
Thank you so much for taking the time to make this video for us. I trust you guys. I'm extremely below the poverty line but I'm so concerned about the water I'm drinking. Ill have to make my water container but I did purchase the filters from the link you shared. By the way...I love the little people that blessed us in the background of your video 😂😂😂❤
Aw, thanks so much!! I hope they work well for you! ❤️
Look at ProOne's factory seconds (can't remember exactly what it6called) section. You can not even find the defects in the products. I bought 2 and they looked perfect. And a shower head & filter too.
Very informative video. I purchased a Berkey 2.5 gal from facebook marketplace and I had a difficult time finding the replacement filters . You answered all my questions. Thank you!! ☺️
Okay thank you so much for doing this. Every time I check, the Berkey replacement filters are sold out. It’s frustrating! 3 of my 4 filters keep failing the red dye test and it’s been about 21 month since I purchased them. So 3 months shy of 2 years. I was really stressed thinking about our water not being filtered and scared to buy a berkey replacement filter on Amazon. I just ordered two of these ProOne filters thanks to you.
You're very welcome! That all sounds frustrating. Hope you love the ProOne filters and thanks so much for watching!
Have you done a red dye test on your new filters? That's odd that 3 of your Berkey filters failed the red dye test. My Berkey filters are nearing the 2-year mark and doing well, still passing the red dye test. For 3,000 gals. each, my filters should last 7-10 years.
@@melreslor2114Berkey quality was failing in the years right before completely going out of production a few days ago.
ProOne sells their authentic filters through Amazon, and their sale prices are also reflected there.
Good info! Thanks for doing this comparison study. I'm interested in a good water filter system and your video is valuable for that reason.
So glad this was helpful for you! Thanks for watching!
I just ordered the large Pro One gravity filter system about 1 1/2 weeks ago, UPS should have delivered it yesterday but didn't. Hope it will make it in another day or two. I also researched all brands and Pro One seemed to fit the bill and the NSF certification was important. I have used bottled water for the last 40 years and became tired of buying and lugging it home and the expense has gone way up. I think a filtration system will be very important in any emergency and feel better now as you can't do without water !! Thanks for the video and showing how the filter cartridge is installed and washed off prior to use.
You’re welcome!! Hope your filter comes soon and it works out well for you!
Omg!!! I watched your milk paint countertop finish video about a year ago and I just scrolled upon this video while researching ProOne.
Thank you so much for helping me decide these tough decisions! 💗
Ha! That's funny! So glad our content is helpful for you!! :)
I have just today switched to ProOne's in my Berkey tank. Perhaps it's the newer Black Berkey's that have a problem?.. my first Black Berkey pair were fine and gave me clear water from the get go. Then I bought a bigger Imperial tank and installed 2 pairs of Black Berkey filters. The water came out really cloudy/milky! I primed repeatedly (and I mean - repeatedly) soaked them overnight, more priming and shaking, till the water finally looked *almost* clear. But then my son got a tummy issue, and his new doctor told us we should be boiling all our drinking water (!) - no matter what filter we use! Well, I didn't spend that much money on several Berkey's to now have to boil 10 litres of water a day. I set out to prove the Doctor wrong- and tested both my source water (*very clear* tank water) and that same water after filtering through the Black Berkey.
Not only did the Black Berkey NOT remove all the e/coli and coliforms, my turbidity increased almost 1000% (i.e. the cloudiness). Worst of all though, the ALUMINIUM increased by 2500%!!! (again - this must be the cause of cloudiness? Nothing else was detected). Aluminium before filtering was 0.01mg/L, but after filtering was 0.26 which is above recommendations for drinking water. I've googled whether the Berkey filters leach Aluminium, and they have this big article off their website about such 'nasty rumours' and how there's different types of aluminium and the aluminium used in the manufacture of their Arsenic/Fluoride filters is harmless. Except I'm only using the Black filters, which DON'T use any Aluminium in them. It just doesn't make sense. Anyway I've just run through and dumped 3 cycles from the ProOne filters; so excited that it's clear and tastes good! I will be retesting the water, at my own expense, as I need to know it's 100% safe for my kids.
Sounds like you got counterfeit replacement filters.
Thanks for sharing your experience! Wow! Would be curious to hear your results when you retest the water.
@@forced4motorsportsno, Berkey quality had tanked, before finally going completely out of production in the last few days.
I've been a Pro One user for three or four years now.
I originally ordered the ProPur 304 filtration system plus filters from the US about seven or eight years ago. I'm in Canada, so a few years later I decided to search for a Canadian company, which would simplify ordering. I found a company in Alberta, Canada that I've been using ever since. The Pro One filters are exactly what I had been using which I got from the US. The service of our Canadian company is awesome. They are helpful and prompt with questions or concerns. I use two 7" filters and change them once a year. I ordered a second ProPur System so now I buy four filters at a time. I do a lot of gardening, so we go through the purified water when washing veggies, canning and cooking. We also use the ProOne ProMax Shower Filtration System in our bathroom. Their products are great. I feel confident that our family is drinking pure water now.💙💙😃👍
Awesome, so glad your experience with ProOne/ProPur has been a positive one! They just seem like a stand up company. All the best to you and thanks for watching!
Can you share the name of this company?
I like that the ProOne filters are white so you can see what ISN’T going into your drinking water, and when they need to be cleaned.
That's true!
The Berkeley fluoride filter actually contaminated your water with aluminum! That upset me
Have you Lab tested the water from your new ProOne filters? The company can say anything for the sale. Berkey Fluoride filters add Aluminum into the water.
exactly, they are only NSF certified for parts but not NSF certified for actually filtering out what the claim to be filtering out and the labs only test 200 gallons, not the entire life of the filter (1000 gallons or so) - we spend all this money on a product, why the heck do they not have better testing and a legit certification by a 3rd party saying what they say they filter they are actually filtering. Who came up with the 1000 gallons test. Berkey claimed 3000 gallons and now look at all the issues and class action law-suites happening. I don't think any of these companies are telling us the truth - if so they would have better NSF certifications then just the "parts and material" certification.
We haven't done a test ourselves. We're just sharing our experience after looking for the best Berkey replacement out there after doing research. Thanks for watching!
Robert, I just had my city tap water (with fluoride and chlorine added) and the Berkey water made from it tested with Simple Lab. My Berkey has two black filters with four years of use and aprox. 1600 gallons run through them, and two white PF2 filters with aprox. 180 gallons run through them. The Berkey results showed NO detectable amounts of aluminum, fluoride, or chlorine. My overall TapScore was 94. My Berkey filter is doing it's job!
Thanks for sharing your experience!
@@henrycathythanks for that...reassuring 🇦🇺
Thanks for the review. I just bought a Berkley Royal from a MarketPlace person, only paid 100. I needed a good recommendation for filters. Thanks again.
Awesome! Love your being resourceful and finding a used Berkey! Hope you love the filters and thanks for watching!
Thank you so much for this valuable information. Awesome!
So glad it was helpful!
Noted! I just got a Berkey, after my friend was raving about it.
👍 thanks for watching!
Thank you for the review. I’m purchasing the ProOne to try.
Awesome, hope you love them! Thanks for watching!
me to im going to get a few and discard my berky filters for my homemade 5 gal filter
Great video. Love your coordinated colors
Ha, we didn't even try that time but sometimes it works out 🙂 Thanks for watching!
New subscriber here. I'm looking forward on watching your content and also plan on making some of my own cheddar cheese after watching your video. As a side note I know someone has told you look like Jefferson White from Yellowstone. LoL. Peace and blessings to you and the family 🙏
Yes, I get that comment a lot :). So glad you're here! Thanks for watching!
I thank you very much for that info. I just thought it with my Berkey and I wanted to keep extra filters and I was wondering if there was a replacement and you just answer my question. Thank you very much for your info. God bless.
Awesome, so glad it was helpful and timely for you! All the best and thanks for watching!
Awesome review, thank you. I will be order a couple of these soon. What sold me is the fact that these remove flouride with the extra filters like Berkey. And those do not even work that well.
You’re welcome!!
CT municipal water is extremely toxic but the most noticeable is the strong smell and taste of chlorine ! Our Berkeys filter out that strong taste and smell, making the water enjoyable to drink, therefore we will stick with what works. Everyone needs to use the filtration that affords good, clean, drinking water.
Totally agree and thanks for sharing! We love our Berkey too and just wanted to share our experience using a different filter if anyone is considering a switch like we were. Thanks for watching!
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You may want to check out the truth about fluoride website. He did a test on the Berkey filter and IMO not good. Btw, Berkey black filters are currently not available due to an EPA stop sale order.
@@CL-im9lkexactly why I'm looking else where. Need new filters and they aren't available
Thumbs up to Doulton ceramic filter candles here. Regulated, tested, reasonably environmentally friendly and water tastes great.
Thanks for sharing!
Very helpful information! Thank you 🙏🏽
You're very welcome!
I bought a berkey and not happy at all. bad taste with the filters i bought with it. Only using 2 filters, thought i needed 2 more. but glad i watched you, i'll try. i also have a zero water pitcher that that is great. Thank you.
If you try the ProOne filters, hope you love them! We've been super happy so far and the water tastes great. There's definitely a personal preference element to finding the right filter... everyone has different tastes. I've heard from others who don't like the taste of Berkey but other brands are just fine. Thanks for watching!
Look into the Clearly Filtered Pitcher. So much better than any other pitcher.
Thanks for doing this.
You bet! Thanks for watching!
I've been using the England made Doulton filters the last 15 years on tank water. Haven't had any problems.
The specs on the Black Berkey filters are impressive though and a lot of hype about them. They say the fine pores also filter out viruses and nuclear contamination, etc. Things I don't have in my water tank to worry about. Bacteria and bugs that upset my stomach would be possibly my only risk which the Doulton removes.
Thanks for sharing! That's interesting about the black filters having the capability to remove viruses and nuclear contamination! Thank you for watching!
@FromScratchFarmstead
The capability to filter viruses is why our government wants to take them out. If you haven't yet figured it out, the gov. Is not our friend.
Anyway, please review and consider sharing with your subscribers the capability to clean your Berkeley filters as good as new.
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Good video, we have a Berkey and replaced the filters with pro one, so far so good.
Awesome! Glad to hear they're working out. Thanks for watching!
"The road to success and the road to failure are almost exactly the same." -Colin R. Davis
It is my understanding that they use aluminum to remove floride that is one of the problems with the Berkey filters is when they did an independent test they discovered the floride filters leached aluminum into the water. That would be my concern with these I don't know if they've been independently tested not by the source that makes them
Yikes! Definitely don't want aluminum in the water. ProOne's testing shows that nearly all aluminum is removed from the water. And it seems like it's an entirely separate system/method than Berkey uses since the fluoride filtering is not a separate filter. I have not seen independent testing results yet but will keep an eye out for them. Thanks for watching!
No Amount of aluminum is acceptable.
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Berkey claims 3000 gallons for each filter. But if you dive down into the lab reports, you will find that the only Chlorine was tested for 3000 gallons. Other tests were at a much lower rate. It is something to have knowledge about but shouldn't keep you from buying Berkey again. However, I am looking at both Boroux and the ProOne. These are certainly looking good and would love to see a head to head on. With any gravity fed system, I recommend making your own decision on the number of gallons for these gravity filters instead of going with the manufactures, as per what I said above. Great video!
very professional info-mercial
Just wanting to share our experience :). Thanks for watching!
Great video. So since I have to replace my two Berkey fluoride filters every year, the replacement cost of filters overall is probably cheaper with ProOne no matter how long the black Berkey filters last.
Good call. And if the ProOne filters last longer than what they have listed, then it really is more cost effective. Thanks for watching!
It would be interesting if those filters also release aluminum into the filtered water like the Berkey Fluoride filters apparently are.
ProOne's lab reports show that 98% of aluminum is removed from water through the filters. Since it's not a separate fluoride filter like Berkey has these shouldn't have the same effect. Hope that helps. Thanks for watching!
@@FromScratchFarmstead 💯🙌 yes, that helps . thanks alot! Greetings ☀️🏝️
thank you I also like my Berkey although looking for alternative to the filters I'm going to try the Pro One
Hope you love them if you with them! Thanks for watching!
Can I just mention that the berkey fluoride filter adds heaps of aluminium on the lab test. I'm not sure about others.
I just finished watching that video where an independent company lab tested the berkey filters, absolutely shockin to see the results! was little aluminium in the water before filtering and levels were sky high after filtering. They should be held accountable for making people sick!
Yes, we're sad to hear these reports as well. That's why we like that the ProOne filters don't need a separate fluoride filter. Their test results show their filters remove 98% of aluminum. Thanks for watching!
@@FromScratchFarmstead That is reassuring to hear. I had my heavy metals tested and mercury and aluminum was detected.
@@mysticalsoulsapparently, they are being held accountable. The filters are no longer being produced.
I just got the pro one filters to replace in my Berkey that I’ve had for many years as well. The pro one filters are in there for a few hours now doing their first batch of three that I’m supposed to toss before drinking it. It has barely done anything!! It is suuuuper slow. I am not sure if that’s normal for the first time or not. Berkey is so much faster once primed properly. But I’m not supposed to prime these, just screw them in and fill the tank and go. I am a tad frustrated at the moment and hope this isn’t the way these work bc if so, they are going back!!
Hi! Hmm...That's strange. Our ProOne filters always drained faster for us. Hope you were able to get it figured out! Thanks for watching!
It depends on how many filters you're using, and also in the instructions, you'll note that you should actually hold them under running water for a time before installing. I think it's just to saturate the filter medium.
Berkey filters can't be shipped to CA anymore so it's good to hear there are other options for it.
Oh wow, didn't realize that! Glad ProOne is an option for those in CA. Thanks for watching!
But that is an endorsement for Berkeley, since anything NH or WHO says is exact oposite of truth! Seems the govt wants us dead so it condemns anything that might preserve our health in any degree!
I have the largest Berkey System and a travel Berkey. I ordered two ProOne filters for the travel Berkey. I am in the process of letting the water run through. It is a very slow drip. Did I not do something correctly, or are these filters just that slow. Berkey filters flowed really quickly. I love the fact that I don't need an additional filter for the fluoride. Thank you for your video.
You’re welcome! Our experience with both is more of a quick drip but they were comparable in speed. If you have any concerns, I’d definitely reach out to ProOne.
I figured out the problem. My filters were slightly leaning. I tied them together (there are only two) to make them completely straight and the water poured through. Thank you for your reply. @@FromScratchFarmstead
the filters are nsf 42 certified .NSF 42 Certification only removes the taste and smell of chlorine in your water while other contaminants may still get through. but no testing on contaminates that have health effects
I have the WaterDrop King Tank. These filters seem to do more than the ones I have. I'll check to see if I can use these. Thanks for sharing!!
Hope they can work work out for you! Thanks for watching!
My first set of filters lasted about 6 months. This is with 2 adults using. Just installed the second set and will see how long they last.
I use pro one filters, I love them although they are expensive
They’ve got my email address now, I will definitely wait for a discount code! Thank you, good food for thought!
You bet! Thanks for watching!
They have 20% off sales several times a year it seems. They also sell through Amazon, and their sale prices are reflected there.
i live in FL we keep bottled water for emergencies so I never mind the slow filtering, Plus I fill it before b d and it's done by morning.
Always a good idea to check before bed - great tip!
Have you had the fluoride content tested by a lab before and after filtering through these filters? We recently learned that these gravity filters actually increase the fluoride content. The AlexaPure one we have that is an all-in-one filter as well has been shown by one tester to actually increase the fluoride content by 200%, and that was after putting 100 gallons through the system, so it was primed.
Hey! We have not because we're on well water so fluoride isn't an issue. I'd be curious if anyone else has done before and after tests though? ProOne's lab repots show nearly all the fluoride being removed but I have not seen any other results from users. Thanks for watching!
Unless the filter has Fluoride in it how could it possibly increase the Fluoride in the water? The only way would be that the filter removes Fluoride, by trapping it in the filter like it is supposed to, but at some point then releases the Fluoride from the filter into the water.
@@Eldorado66779 That's what I'd like to know too! It was The Water Filter Guru TH-cam channel that posted the video. Just go to his page and search for the AlexaPure video. It was a new filter though. Only 100 gallons had went through it before testing.
Is there any testing about aluminum level in the filtered water? Thanks
Yes, ProOne's lab report shows 98% of aluminum being filtered out of water. As far as I know, their filtering medium is carbon based with no aluminum, so none should be added to the water. Hope that helps! Thanks for watching!
@@FromScratchFarmstead I purchased ProOne filter. Thanks!
@@CL-im9lk Hope you love them!
I’m looking to get a Berkey. We source our water from a local spring so the water should be fairly good. We are mostly concerned with the microplastics from the jugs we use to transport the water. Are the stock filters that come with the Berkey fine for that purpose? Thank you 🙏
tried ProOne filters in my filtration system because of this video and they are NOT as good as you say. This was not my experience at least. They didn't last long and left my water with a terrible taste in hardly any time at all. I was extremely disappointed and will definitely never buy them again. After trying to scrub them so many times to improve the water flavor, I gave up and got a Zero filter, which I'm quite happy with.
I was excited to order some pro one filters for my Berkey after watching this video, but when I went to order on Amazon, there are soooo many negative reviews of these filters ??
You had my interest, so I went over and had a look. 4.6/5 stars didn’t seem that bad to me. There were also a lot of really positive comments. You’re never going to please everyone, especially when so many are still feeling slighted from Berkey. Totally understand it’s a big decision though that you want to be sure about. The one thing I can tell you about ProOne from being a customer is that they have really great customer service and stand behind their products… I’m sure if there were ever issues or something didn’t match up, they’d find a way to make it right. Good luck to you and thanks for watching!
Thank you for sharing! I just finished cleaning, priming and red dye testing my black filters that are not that old and the flow rate is almost zero 🙄 .. do ProOne filters require the red dye test too?
Hey! ProOne recommends a blue or red dye test to check and make sure they're filtering fine. We did it on ours recently after a year and they were still going strong. It's not a thing that's required, just a good gauge for if you need to consider replacing them. I will say that after a year our ProOne filters still filter really quickly, which is nice. Thanks for watching!
Spent half the day researching Berkey filter alternatives which led me to looking into ProOne more. Your video sealed the deal for me to switch to ProOne and guess what?? They are out of stock with no indication of when they will have more. UGH!
So glad to hear it was helpful! Yes, totally a bummer that they are sold out right now. They did initially have a message up that they were out through the holidays and last I heard they hope to be back in stock before the end of January. With Berkey stopping sales, I think ProOne's sales spiked and being a small business they just couldn't have predicted it and ran out. Hopefully they'll be back soon! Thanks for watching!
I might buy some for my Berkey. The only thing I don't like about Pro One is that the NSF test results are for materials only. That means that these filters were not tested for the water that's filtered from them. The NSF certification is the materials its made from and what they could do.( It says so on the NSF certification tag) I have been using ceramic dome filters of many different brands for over 10 years now. These outer shell ceramic filters all range from.02 to .05 micron. You can filter fluoride at .02 micron. So the NSF certification for Fluoride removal is only based on the material at .02 micron. I'm going to call Customer service and ask if the ceramic dome filters range from .02 to .05 micron. I have never found a ceramic dome filter with consistence .02 micron. So if this is the case. I have to assume all of the other claims in the NSF test results are misleading too. I still think it might be one of the better ones I have found. I don't like the Berkey filters after only using them for 6 months now.
Thanks for sharing this info. That’s all really interesting. If you find out more let us know! Thanks for watching!
Did you call and get information?
If this is true(materials only tested, not the unit) it's unbelievable!!!
Have you found out anything more about NSF filtration testing from the filters of PRO ONE? Thanks and Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
Do you know of any other brands that are NSF certified on ALL levels?
will pro one filters filter rain water? thanks for your answer ahead of time
Hey there! Yes they will! I had the same question several months back and reached out to them about it. They gave a more detailed response, but bottom line is that they are designed to handle rain water. They designed them initially from more of a off grid, preparedness perspective so they’re up for filtering most natural water sources. Thanks for watching!
Have you tried a red dye test with these ProONe filters?
We haven't (it's on our list) but have heard from others who have and it's come out clear! Thanks for watching!
Great information. Didn’t know about this option. Val C
So glad this was helpful! Thanks for watching!
How do I get away from plastic touching my filtered water? I am so frustrated with plastic always being in touch with the water.
We hear you! I wish that wasn't the case too. There's a growing number of gravity filter options out there but I'm not sure I know of one that totally avoids plastic. The best thing I can think of to do is to continue to reach out to ProOne and others and let them know your desire for something different. I agree that even if I had to pay more for a plastic free option, that would be my preference. Thanks for watching and all the best to you!
@@FromScratchFarmstead I appreciate you!
I enjoyed your video. I purchase my proone filters the other day after someone mentioned them. Thanks for showing the process for installing them 😊
You bet! Hope you love your new filters and thanks for watching!
@FromScratchFarmstead I'll be installing them today and run through about 3 "batches" to make sure it's all clean! Be blessed 🙌 today y'all. Lord bless y'all 🙌
@davidupton5213 how is the taste of the water?
I ordered mine around 3 weeks ago. Called the company in Tues to inquire why they hadn't been shipped. Fast forward, got 2 today. They didn't bring any sponges so I just ran my hand up and down the side while holding it underwater with the stem facing down. I just installed them. They're shorter than the BERKEY. I am barely hear them filtering the water. I lifted up the top part of the unit and they were dripping really slooow. I'm going to wait it out. Have to run the process one more time after this, hopefully the second time the filtering will be faster. Ugh
Hi! Something seems off about that. Ours always drained pretty quickly. I hope you got it straightened out! Thanks for watching!
@@FromScratchFarmstead , it took over night to finally filter thru. Washed the Big Berkey out and reinstalled them( yes, I has already washed the Big Berkey initially before first installing the new filters). Now it's draining pretty quick but already they are turning yellow. Why is that?
@@melindahernandez8778you must have a pretty bad water source. Maybe why it was filtering so slowly. You might have to clean the outside of your filters more often than usual.
PS: Forgot to post that I found the sponges stuck in the bottom of the box.
@@melindahernandez8778 BAWHAW!!!! ME TOOOOOOO!!!! I contacted them to tell them, but they never mentioned they might be in the box, just said I could use any kitchen type abrasive sponge. My hubby found the sponges when he went to break down the boxes for recycling. You aren't alone! ;)
love my proone
Awesome 🙌. Thanks for watching!
I wanted to go buy some filters right now, but they are sold out.
Very bad timing, 2 weeks before Christmas.
Hopefully they aren’t being shut down like Berkey is.
Hey! I'm sorry they were all out for you. I think it was the combo of running a really good sale around the holidays and they couldn't have predicted Berkey stopping production like they did, so the demand was beyond what they anticipated. But I'm sure they'll be back in stock as soon as they're able! And I don't think ProOne is going anywhere - it's good reassurance you're dealing with real people from a small business 😊. Thanks for watching!
@@FromScratchFarmstead Not your fault. Thanks for the video.
Do you know what their sale price was? I wonder if they would honor it for those who tried to buy.
@@NewportSolar it's 25% off pretty much everything on their site until the end of the year... which is really good. I don't know if they'll extend but it's worth reaching out and asking about. Hope it works out for you!
@@FromScratchFarmstead Thanks 🙏
Have you tried the G3 version of the filters? Do you like them as well?
We haven't, only the G2 version. Thanks for watching!
Do not order. They are no longer responding to emails or shipping items. They were bought by culligan and have gone ghost
We have only started to use ProOne.... but I am shocked you said they work fast. I was so confused about how SLOWLY I was getting any filtered water, I contacted the company! They said to be patient and eventually they did speed up but your experience was very different from mine. Also, do the 9 inch fit in the Berkey BIG? That seems to be what is next to you on your table. The site seems to indicate the 7 inch is best for the big, so that's what I got. Very interesting.
PS my Berkey filters NEVER lasted as long as they claimed. NEVER.
Richey from boston (*plumber)
Shows how to clean the burkey filters and RE USE THEM. SAFELY
Good to know! That can definitely extend the life of them. Ours were just well in need of replacing at that point and had been cleaned many times. Thanks for watching!
Thank you for your video. We've had our Big Berkey and a Travel Berkey for 15 years. What size Pro One filters would we need for each one?
Thanks for watching! We have a Big Berkey too and used 9" filters in it. They fit tall in the top chamber, but they do fit fine and give maximum filtering capacity. 7" would also work fine. I'm honestly not sure which size would fit in the Travel Berkey best but my guess would be the 5". You may want to check with ProOne though, as the 7" could possibly fit. Hope that helps! Oh, actually I just checked their site and there's a handy chart that lays it out: prooneusa.com/product-category/replacement-filters/proone-g2-0/?ref=378.
Any problem with aluminum levels in the filtered water?
Hey there! No issues with aluminum at all. There’s no aluminum in the filters and their lab report shows 98% of aluminum being removed from filtration. Thanks for watching!
We used RO for several years and eventually put together that (for us) it was contributing to insomnia. My assumption is that it throws off the balance of minerals / electrolytes, and adding a pinch of Himalayan salt did not help. After discovering that switching to bottled water greatly improved our symptoms, we made the move to Pro One and are enjoying it. Definitely has better mouth feel than RO and we haven't noticed any deleterious effects.
Very interesting! Thanks for sharing. I've heard this with RO too but thanks for sharing your personal experience.
Great timing! Berkey is actually 'out of stock' on almost all their items. Looking at replacing filters for two setups. Cheapest price is around $85/ea, when buying a 4-pack. Haven't checked the ProOne yet, but will right now. The cost difference is scary on all the other cheap filters, and don't want to buy "cheap" made in China filters that don't do anything!
Totally hear you! It's well worth doing the research and finding a quality option you feel comfortable with. We're still really happy with our ProOne filters. So if you give them a go, we hope you love them too! Thanks so much for watching!
Would the ProOne filters fit into an Alexapure unit? That's the one I have. Their proprietary filters automatically filter out flouride-an important feature for me but cost about $85 each.
Yes! ProOne does list Alexapure as being compatible on their website their replacement filters. Thanks so much for watching!
Can you use ProOne filters for rain water harvesting?
Hey! Great question! I thought the answer would be yes, but I wasn't sure, so I reached out to ProOne and got this response back from them:
"Our gravity filters were originally designed for emergency preparedness to filter different water sources like stream, lake, river, and rain water for clean drinking water if ever needed (not ocean or swampy water without removing large debris). The gravity filters will also reduce virus', algae, and bacteria at 99.9% reduction rates for up to 1 micron level. I will have the link to our lab report down below to see all of the contaminates reduced, and you use the key command "ctrl F" to search specific contaminates on the report."
Gravity Filter Lab Report
prooneusa.com/proone-lab-report/?ref=378
@@FromScratchFarmstead Thank you for contacting the company and posting it here.
This has been an excellent presentation from you both! Thank you. I have a question about the entire PureOne system and filters. The method for removing fluoride seem to commonly be aluminum oxide in the filter PureOne or Berkey's special filter. I have seen one testing of the Berkey Royal that indicated the fluoride filter caused a significant rise in Aluminum metal contaminating the filtered water. Does PureOne's filter of fluorides use the same process built-in to their primary filter such that Aluminum level become risky?
Thanks! That's a great question and good concern. As far as we know, there is no aluminum oxide in the filters and they are carbon & ceramic based. The lab report on ProOne's site shows that 98% of aluminum if removed from water through their filters, so virtually all of it. None added. Hope that helps! And thanks for watching!
It doesn't appear to add aluminium from what I've seen, but does add strontium, and a couple of other nutrient type minerals.
Are you still happy with the ceramic filters? Are you still using them and how is the taste?
Hey there! Yes, we are still happy with the filters. They've worked great and we are still using them. The taste is comparable to what we came to expect with Berkey filters, which we really like. Thanks for watching!
Have you tried the Berkey red dye test?
Not yet but we plan to! Thanks for watching!