Prepper Must Have~ DIY Berkey~Inspired Water Filtration System to Ensure You Have Drinking Water
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- DIY BERKEY-INSPIRED WATER FILTRATION SYSTEM FOR YOUR HOME
IF YOU LIVE IN A STATE WHERE BERKEY DOES NOT SHIP TO, YOU CAN OBTAIN FILTERS ON AMAZON AND MAKE YOUR OWN SYSTEM
Some items listed below contain links to my Affiliate link with Amazon. By using these link(s), I may receive a small commission. You do not need to use the links below. The stock pots used in this video were obtained from Wally World and are reflective of the $30 price point shared in this video. Links to Amazon has a higher price point, but are added as a convenience should you not be able to locate stock pots elsewhere.
What You'll Need:
2 -Metal Stock Pots with handles and metal lids Order here: amzn.to/3H37oTE
1-Spigot for a beverage container Order here: amzn.to/3AQVOIv
1- Sharpie for marking
1 - Drill
2 - drill bits ( one bit will need to be close to the diameter of the spigot you will be using, while the other will need to be smaller than the size of the rivets used to secure the handles to the stock pot lids)
1- small rasp to remove metal burrs from drilled holes
2 - Berkey black purification filters Order here: amzn.to/3LMkOY0
Step One: locate where you would like to place your spigot on the stock pot that will be placed on the bottom. Mark the location with a sharpie. Using your drill and appropriate bit, create a hole approximately one inch from the bottom of the stock pot. Use a rasp to remove any burrs from the edge of the hole.
Step 2: Feed the spigot through the hole and use the accompanying hardware to secure. Be sure to note location of washers to ensure a good fit and avoid water leakage.
Step 3: Using a drill and a small bit, drill the rivets that hold the handle in place for the lid of the bottom stock pot. Remove the handle and all portions of the rivets, exposing the two holes in the top of the lid. These holes should accommodate the drainage tips of the ceramic filters. Do not force these ends through the holes. The ends are made of plastic and CAN snap off if you're not careful. If the holes are too tight, use the drill bit to widen them slightly. Continue until the ends feed through snugly. DO NOT AFFIX FILTERS AT THIS TIME
Step 4: Turn the second stock pot upside down on your work surface. Place the lid from the bottom stock pot (the one you just removed the handle from) on the pot and use the sharpie to mark the location of the holes onto the bottom of the stock pot.
Step 5: Using the drill bit you used to remove the handle from the lid, drill the two respective holes into the bottom of the stock pot, Once again, make sure the filter ends will snugly pass through these holes.
Step 6: Prime your filters. Your filters should come with the necessary hardware to aide in priming. Thoroughly prime the filters as per the instructions. Failure to do so may result in poor filtration rate.
Step 7: Place the washer onto the first filter. Feed the end of the filter into one of the holes you drilled into the second stock pot. Continue to feed the filter end through one of the holes in the first stock pot's lid. Add the wing nut and secure ONLY finger tight.
Step 8: Repeat step 7 for the second filter.
Step 9: Once both filters are in place, securely tighten both wingnuts, being careful to not over-tighten, which may result in breakage or leakage. Once both filters have been secured, place the filtered pot/lid combo on top of the pot with the spigot. The fit should be perfect!
Step 10: Add a few quarts of water to the top stock pot and allow it to drain through the filters into the bottom pot. Look for leaks. This step may take some time for the water to filter.
Step 11: Once you have addressed any possible leaks, you're ready to sit back and enjoy your new water filtration system.
Music used with permission by Mixkit
Order Links:
12 qt Stainless Steel Pots : amzn.to/3ATXqku
Spigot: amzn.to/3AQVOIv
Berkey Replacement Filters: amzn.to/3vsBV9p
Hi... Thanks for stopping by... Cant wait to watch all your videos... thanks for stopping by I am returning the love
Thank you !!! Congrats on reaching 1K ... so happy to have been a part of that milestone tonight !!! :)
VERY smart Country Mama! Thanks for sharing!
Thanks for watching! Our setup has served us well !!!
You are genius!!!!!! What a great idea. Thank you so much for sharing this. God Bless!!!
Thanks, Ann ! This was so much easier to make than the others I had seen. Our son made one this way, as well. They work perfectly! Thanks for watching 😊
I bought a Berkey for when I finally get my homestead but that was back in 2018 and it's still in the box. Cost me over $300 since I got the big one. Thank you for this video as it is great for teaching how to make one for myself if I need to. Great video content and great instructions, Alicia!
Thank you! I wanted to take the plunge and make one, but all the tutorials always had big tin snips and cutting metal, and bloody knuckles … but then I invented a better mousetrap 😉. We love ours! Hoping you’ll be able to make yours soon…until then, get that Berkey outta the box!
Genius.
Thanks for watching. Let me know if you try making your own! We are exceptionally pleased with this one and use it daily :)
Thank you great job!
Thank you 😀 we use ours every day and it's been great!
Brilliant!
Thanks for watching :)
Awesome. Love it
@@gardenstatesowandsew thanks! Ours is still going strong... we love it! Thanks for watching 😀
This is a good video because you explained it well dear,thanks for sharing. Let's keep the love
I'm glad you found it to be useful 😀
This is a great idea, for that price I could make one for someone else as well.
I'm planning on storing the extra filtered water in a five gallon water unit that chills and heats water
: )
Thanks so much for this brilliant video
Hi Bondee … I’m glad you found value in our video. We love our DIY set up, and our son has made one for his home, as well. Enjoy!
Thank you for your video on how to make your own DIY Berkey water system.
I finished making mine yesterday and I could not be happier with the result.
I really appreciate your video, it was most helpful thank you 😊
So happy to hear that, Mary! It’s a game changer! Enjoy your new system! Thank you, so much, for letting me know 😊
Back to watch the whole video...I didn't realize this was an older video! 🤪🤪🤪
LOL... I used to have my bread video as the main video showing on my channel, but there's been so much interest in the Berkey lately, I changed it up. When you get a chance, check out the bread video...I bake one loaf in the sun, and one on a turkey roaster ;)
@@countrymamamusings7701 I will go check it out! 💜💜💜
I swear you have the most soothing voice, and the calmest and clearest way to explain through any given process. Wonderful information! You make it sound so easy! :) As always, was a pleasure watching you.
Wow! Thank you so much for the positivity. I appreciate it so much. Did you know, I used to do voice over work for a local radio station? 😉🥰
Also, this method of building a faux Berkey IS the easiest I've seen so far!
Great tutorial!! 👍
Thank you ... we love our DIY filtration ... thanks for watching :)
I watched Boss of the Swamp videos many years ago. His was prototype before others made them. Simple instructions. You can also see a video of using stockpots for rocket stoves, two sizes. Backwoods Home magazine featured his method in one of their articles. God bless.
Wonderful !!! I've got my little stock pots in the summer kitchen all set aside for a rocket stove, should the need arise. I love how we have these great videos for jumping off points and can approve on them little by little as the years go by. Thanks for watching :)
I have drank the water out of yours and I own a Berkey. They both produce equally delicious water. You guys are so creative and smart.
Thanks so much! I think we did pretty good! 😊
I thought of doing the same thing, using the handle rivet holes to locate the filters. Searched Y/T, and there you were. Bravo! Cheers and blessings!
Thank you, Paul, and welcome to the Farm! This approach is SO much easier! Good luck on you’re DIY build…you won’t regret it 😊
Can't wait to do one. I already have one stainless steel pot that is taller than I need for 2 people. Maybe I can find another that is similar in profile and save even more.
Wonderful !!! I hope it works out well for you...we love ours ! Still working great after all this time :)
That is Genius! Wow! I’ve wanted one forever, have to share this with my husband. Blessings
So glad you found this tutorial helpful ! We have been using ours, daily, for several months and just love it ! Please follow up and let me know if you make one 😊
Loved this video!
Thank you!!
Genius! You guys are amazing! This single Mom thanks you! Grateful
I'm glad you found this helpful. My son who is almost 1700 miles away from me, just made one last week. He had better luck with the 12 qt stainless steel pots because of the size of the filters he was able to get. Please be sure to double check that before you get started... but, all said, this really is a great set up and we use ours EVERY day without issue :)
Wow!!!! Wish I had seen this before I bought a Berkey system. That’s incredible!
Thank you! Just remember this should you ever need a backup 😊
@@countrymamamusings7701 such a great tip!!!!!
I am so excited. I have been wanting a Berkey but the price.
Oh good! I hope this helps 😀 ... My son in CA built one, based off this tutorial, and he is quite pleased with it. He did state the 10 qt pots were a tight fit for the filters, and he suggests 12 qt stock pots. Although this unit is SO much cheaper, the filters, depending on the ones you get, can still be a pretty penny... but this is a great alternative...and it's SO EASY! Have fun
You just saved me from the cutting frustration!
So glad it helps, Bre !!! Cutting that metal was my biggest concern...
thank you for the great and simple solution of using the pot lid holes. much better than the tin snips :D
I'm glad you found it helpful. It's such a better, safer solution. Weve been using ours for almost a year now, without any issues. Thanks for watching
Beautiful, so creative! I Love it ❤️
Thanks! Thanks for watching 😊
yes I did one and used it for years. the filter catches yellow goo from the city pipes. I think its to protect the cities pipes. Smelly too.
Oh, goodness, that sounds less than appealing! I’m glad you had a good filter system to handle that! Thanks for watching…I hope you’ll stick around for more 😊
Hello! Here watching the video from both accounts at the same time! Double watch hours...eeekkkk!! I can't wait to head to some of your newer videos...but this is super interesting!!
Thank you! Half way there with the watch hours... so every bit helps, right? We love this water filter. Have been using it for over a year now without issue. Budget friendly when you consider the brand name unit is about $350 !!!
@@countrymamamusings7701 when I know people need the watch hours I watch and comment with both channels whenever I can! I can design my Etsy printables and such while watching TH-cam!
I bought everything to put one together a couple months ago finally decided to get it done, just got to wash it out and add water and flush 👍🇺🇸
Hey, that is great! I’m sure you’ll enjoy yours as much as we do 😊
had it all done but the lid but use your idea I'm glad I watched your video that was very helpful👍🇺🇸
Wonderful !!! Im glad that little trick worked (I think it's the only way to do it... simplify, right?) Hey, please ve sure yo share this video with those who would benefit from this DIY 😀
GoSun makes an awesome SOLAR and USB battery operated Water Filtration much smaller for home or camping very compact
Thanks for watching :)
Very cool!
It really is! We love it
Great Video Alicia!!!!! I totally wanna make one of these!!!!
You should! Very economical and a great asset to the homestead !!
One thing I learned was that there is a vacuum/pressure that occurs during the filter process. When I put mine together and tried it out. It ran good for about 15 minutes, then slowed down. I realized that it was creating a vacuum/pressure in the bottom pot. I put a small piece of a wood cloths pin under the lid. This fixed the issue. It fills up just fine now. I may add a small vent hole to the lid.
Hey, that’s a great tip for those experiencing the same problem! I haven’t had that happen here, but I’m glad you were able to figure it out! 😊
G'day.
I've heard of these and that people DIY them and you have a good video here on how to go about it.
Love how you have made it a bit easier and quicker to do too.
Really well done. Congrats.
Take care,
Daz.
Hey there, Daz! Welcome to my channel. I’m so glad you’re here. I appreciate the positive feedback and support 😊
Hello new supporter from tonight's live...#700!
Welcome to the Farm !!! Thank you so much for your support and helping me reach that milestone !!! :) I hope you enjoy your time here with us.
@@countrymamamusings7701 you are so welcome! I will be back to watch more!
This looks so much better and so much healthier for you than the 5 gallon plastic bucket systems :) Not much more expensive either and will last forever. Thanks for sharing this video! I am about to pull the trigger and buy these pots, I'll use your affiliate links. I am going to get the stainless steel spigot I think. My guy can drill the holes like you suggest, so much easier than cutting stuff out and epoxy. How are they holding up for you? No rust in the stainless steel? I am really looking for a more affordable filter set than the Berkey Black but I don't know if there is one which is made the same and works as well. I see filter sets for $50. One guy on youtube cleans his Berkey Black filters hooking them up in reverse manner and using vinegar water solution; he say she has 10k gallons on them so far.. so maybe these things can last forever if properly maintained.
Hello, Jennifer, and thank you for the positive feedback. I’m happy to hear you’re planning on making a system for yourself! Awesome! I recommend using the 12 qt pots or up…10qt is just too tight a fit with the filters.
My son recently completed his system and loves it! We’ve experienced absolutely NO issues with our system. No rust at all, but are in need of thoroughly cleaning both pots; primarily the top pot due to all of the impurities in our well water. But, I’m happy to report that we’ve used this system every single day since we made it…and love it! Amazon is fickle, and I’m not sure if the links will work (it’s been a while since I posted them) but I’ll update them for ya as best I can! Have fun and enjoy! (And, yes, use the other lid…it really does work so much better than just trying to stack one pot inside of the other). Cheers!
I enjoyed the video..thank you...I plan on making one...however...you said without the filter it cost around $30 to make but the link you gave us to Amazon is $30.13 for each pot totalling $60.26, and they seem to be different pots than what you have used....when I checked Mainstay Stainless Steel at Wallmart they appear to be the ones you actually used, I can tell by the handle.. the Mainstays are only $11.97 each.....that's how you came up with Your total coming to around $30 without the filter. I felt others should know this so their price for the total filter system can come down more by price being cut more than half for the pots. Blessings ♡
Yes, that’s correct. I did use the ones from Walmart. Added the Amazon links for convenience of those ordering online. I would like to encourage those wanting to make this system to obtain materials as best they can to fit their budgetary needs. I appreciate this feedback and will update the description box to reflect this over site. 😊
@@countrymamamusings7701 ♡
@@countrymamamusings7701 Are you still using and happy with your filtering system? Have you had any problems with it? Let me know please before I make one ♡
Hi Angela. Yes! It’s been over 18 months since we made this one. We use it every day, and have had NO issues! We have well water and the top stock pot needs a cleaning, so we hope to post an updated video on that soon. But, we are very pleased with this. I will say, we initially purchased cheaper filters and were NOT happy with them… we have been very pleased with the Berkey black filters and feel they are worth the cost. Our son built one for his family and reports that they thoroughly enjoy theirs and use it every day, as well.
I rather see a video showing how you made it step by step.
Oh, I know. I wish I would have been making videos back when we made this last summer. I have plans to get more supplies and do a step by step video soon. :)
Hi! I like your build and using the lid handle as a template for the holes is a great idea. I do have a question though. I am wondering why you need the lid at all between the two pots. Couldn't you simply mount one pot on top of the other and not use the lid. As long as there was enough of a lip on the pots that you buy it should be stable enough.
Hi Bill...It's a valid question, and one that can certainly be attempted based on the stock pots utilized to make the system. The pots I used didn't lend stability to the build if done that way. The only thing providing support to the upper pot in the scenario you present (using the pots we have here) was the thin rivet presence inside the bottom pot. It allowing the top pot to shift, and it wasn't something we were willing to risk with such expensive filters... didn't want to risk breaking them. Also, the lid in between the two pots does provide a bit of an overhang for the second pot, preventing dust and debris from ultimately entering the bottom pot. If you have debris, or possibly dead fruit flies (something we deal with here on our farm from time to time) Id rather that bit of unpleasantness be on the edge of a lid as opposed to the area where the pots meet...lift that top pot for any reason(and we do to check water levels, etc) and the debris falls into the lower pot. Yuck! I'd like to suggest that if you try this system, as shown, try it as you've posed here, and let me know how it works, but save that extra lid, just in case! You can always add it later if you find you need it :) Looking forward to hearing back from you ! :) Have a blessed day :)
I want a berky.
Having a great water filtration system is such a great asset on the homestead. Thanks for watching, guys. Hoping you’ll be able to make your own after watching this video 😊
Great thank you! But, I don't understand why the second lid is even needed. Wouldn't the bottom of the top pot be enough, and one pan would fit into another?
For stability, I recommend using the second lid. The bottom of the top pot will slide down into the lower pot which limits its capacity to hold the volume of water you filter. Also, you risk the top pot getting stuck. If you’re going to purchase two pots for this project, the lids are included, so why not use them both! Of course, there’s always room for improvement in every project, so if you try eliminating the 2nd lid, I’d love to hear back from ya to see how it works for you 😊
@@countrymamamusings7701 Thank you for the quick reply and info! I appreciate it. I'll let you know if the pot over pot works out, but it may be awhile before I can afford to try it! 💕
Very good and I agree cutting the lid tuff and alotta burrs what size drill bit did hubby use to cut out rivets and they are round how did he do it? Did he use a drill press or pilot hole first? And what size did he drill hole ?
Last question on filters and sigphot did u use rubber grommet a inside and outside ? So many videos show one others two even Berkey sometimes shows one other times two
Thank u I to would love step by step u and hubby each step
BA
Hi Bryon, great questions! According to hubby, he believes he used a 1/4 drill bit for the rivets and to make the holes for the filters, and he used a center punch to start them…. He said with stainless steel, just take your time; it takes a bit, but patience pays off. So glad we didn’t have to do a lot of cutting for this DIY!
The spigot has the sealing washers on both the outside and the inside. The filters have a washers on both sides, as well. Hope this helps 😊. Thanks for watching
Appreciated I cut one log three fingers burrs and alota filing great advice drilling out rivets on next one I’ll try I sent one built to my mom for Mother’s Day thanks a big hit and healthy for mom
I’ll try drill but I don’t see how drill without a press will stay centered on round rivet Komodo’s to hubby for gettin it and to you great video and as nice voice and voice over on radio look
I was on Houston radio 21 years talk show host
Bryon Parffrey
Hi Bryon, The center punch used on the rivets provided just enough of a divet for him to get the process started… As I recall, it actually went quite smoothly for him; he just took his time. I’m sure your mom will enjoy her system; we sure do like ours! We will be planning another video with step-by-step tutorial this summer…just gotta get nicer weather; almost there! Say, thanks for the compliments; you have a good ear …I did voice over work back in the day for KATY 101.3FM. 😉
KSEV am 700 Radio host mostly and FM 107.3 and 1070 am and KPRC and KTHK and more 21 years Houston
Bryon Parffrey nice to meet u and hubby here and your channel I subscribed
Thanks so much for choosing to hang out here at the Farm 😊 I’ve been presented with voice over opportunities locally the last few years, but decided I didn’t want to drive into town during a blizzard to report on road conditions, lol. I presently appear in a weekly podcast with a few like-minded friends where we discuss our respective homesteading experiences; all of them different. We’re just now in our second season, and starting to iron out the audio issues, but we have a lot of fun. If you’re bored on long commutes, maybe give it a try. …. Round The Hay Bale on Apple, Google, and Spotify 😉
So strange they couldn't ship to you! 🤔🤔🤔
It has to do with Iowa's and California's laws. Both states require specific testing that is VERY expensive and needs to be repeated yearly. Berkey has already completed testing that supersedes this test, but they are insisting on the specific test. So, as a result of not complying, Berkey will not ship here... There is a big off-grid store in Ohio that sells them, and they won't ship to us either bc of this state law.
What brand and size pots did you use? Great idea!
I am unsure of the brand as I removed the stickers.... but we used 12 quart pots here. I would recommend 12 qt, or 16 qt. I know I mentioned 10 qt in the video, but the filters are too long, so 12 is the smallest I would recommend. :)
What brand stockpot did you buy/use and where? What was their cost?
Thanks for watching. I honestly don't recall the brand of stock pots we used. We picked them up at our local farm store, I believe. These are the 12 quart stock pots. Total cost (WITHOUT the filters) was approximately $50 Hope this helps :)
Do u even need the bottom lid?
Yes, you need to have something to keep the upper pot from going into the bottom pot. You COULD try to balance the upper pot on the rivets from the handles of the lower pot, but it is sketchy, at best.
If the pots were different brands/slightly different sizes it could work.
Hello. Do you happen to have footage of y’all drilling this? I’m a visual learner ☺️ Please and thank you! I just priced a pair of the Berkey filters. They are running $154 a set currently ~ 2/20/22’
Hi Anna Lee … I’m afraid we don’t have that footage. However, this Spring/Summer, we plan on making a new system solely for filming purposes. I assure you, it’s quite simple to complete the task. If you’re excited to get started, I’d encourage you to go ahead; you can do it! 😊 I have had several family members, friends, and viewers report it’s ease. Stay tuned for the new video … thanks for watching 😊
@@countrymamamusings7701 Thank you so much!!
is that a black rubber o ring or grommet I see on the bottom lid area or is it just metal to metal? Looks dark.
Hi Justin ... we used whatever washers were on the filters when sent to us. I believe there is a washer inside the top tank, the threaded filter end then went through that, the pot, directly thru the holes in the bottom lid, then another washer placed on the threaded end, followed by the wing nut. There is nothing between the top stock pot and the bottom lid. Hope this answers your question 😃
This is amazing! How weird you can’t get a berkey shipped to Iowa.
I know! It has to do with the state’s individual certification requirements. The company has certification greater than or equal to what the state requires, but not THE specific certification they want... it is very expensive and is only valid a year or two, so the company doesn’t care to play the state’s red tape game...
no problem with California as of today May 29th tried the Travel Berkey and the Big Berkey neither one showed an issue purchasing today on Amazon
Still unavailable to CA and IA on the official
Berkey website :(
Double checked on the Lehman's official website in Ohio, and it also states that Berkey Units cannot be shipped to CA or IA :(
Great video!!! Thank you for sharing. I have a question. We don't use our filtration system all the time. Just mainly when we go on RV trips. We may go a month or so with using. And we will probably not use it for 2-3 months in the winter. Do we have to reprime the filters when we have gone for a couple months of not using?
Thanks for stopping by, Stacy! I would suggest (my personal opinion only) keeping your priming adapter handy and prime your filters any time they dry out during these times of non-use. This will reduce/eliminate any air pockets and will allow your filters to work at their best capacity. When you visit the official Berkey website, there is a chat feature where you can chat directly with one of their representatives 😊. Hope this helps …
@@countrymamamusings7701 thank you.
I Just now today tried to put Big Berkey and also the Travel Berkey into our cart on Amazon got all the way to the point of hitting the button to Purchase? NO issues at all???? We are in California SoCal
Good to know. Would be interested in seeing how far you can get purchasing on the Berkey website. Things may have changed since we originally tried ordering
Out of curiosity, I went to the Berkey Website and clicked on the Big Berkey. At the bottom of the page it states the following, "Not yet available in Iowa or California"
As Amazon has independent vendors utilizing their services, they may be able to ship, circumventing postal regulations,, I'm not sure.
I also checked Lehman's out of Ohio (which was the second place we tried ordering from) Their website states that they cannot shit units to CA or IA ... replacement filters cannot be shipped to IA ... My husband cannot remember if we obtained the filters from Amazon or Ebay, but we did have to go through an alternate source. The stock pots are still a great DIY option 😀
how would you install the flouride filters as well? I knew there was a less expensive way!
Hi Su ... in all honesty, I've not personally used the flouride filters. BUT, if they are of the same design, I'm sure you could feed them through a hole and secure them just as you would the others. Hey, if you try it, please be sure to check back in so others with the same question can see if it works!
@@countrymamamusings7701 I was wondering about that same situation. Do you have to use 2 fluoride filters with the 2 carbon filters or would 1 fluoride filter with the 2 regulars be enough in a 12-quart stockpot? If you have to use 4 filters then I am guessing that a 14 qt or 16 qt size would be needed. Also what a DIY stand for the complete stockpot filter system would be great. Have you done one yet?
@@favoritechrisitanmusic4902 as I recall,, each ceramic filter is good for approx 3k gallons (depending on the brand you purchase.... I personally believe its best to just step up and get the Berkey filters from Amazon) ... so, you could theoretically use 1 ceramic filter and 1 fluoride filter in the two holes left from removing the handle...
Or, if you wanted 2 of each, I would definitely recommend starting with the bigger stock pots. With regards to a stand; i picked up an adorable antique side table (rounded on the front and straight across the back) and painted it with chalk paint... it fits perfectly at the end of our countertop. The system sits there and is the perfect height for refilling and dispensing ...
Hope this helps :)
The lid has a bend to it, how did you secure it when the lid is not flat? Did you turn the lid over to the flatter side when you attached it to the filters?
Hi Samsonian. Nope, didn't turn it over... it sits on the bottom pot as it was designed to. The top pot rests on it easy enough and we have no issues with it. It is secured by the threads of the filters and is snug. Not all stock pots/stock pot lids are made the same. If it's of concern, perhaps locate a pot and lid that are a bit more flat. But I can attest that these are working fine for us, as is. Hope you're able to build a successful system. :)
@@countrymamamusings7701 Okay, thank you for replying back with this information. I was wondering if it fit okay after you removed the handle. I will try to find the right fit with pot and lid. Thank you!
@@countrymamamusings7701 What size pot should we choose that will fit the Berkey Filters top to bottom properly? Is it the 12qt or 16qt? Just wanted to be sure. Thank you!!
Hello @GiveGidPraise ... the 12 qt and 16 qt stock pots will both accommodate the filters, in my experience. Just don't do 10qt; they're just not tall enough (I know I mention the 10qt in the video, but dont..lol)
It really comes down to personal preference and need. How much water do you want avaliable? It's just my husband and myself, so we do just fine with the 12 qt setup. If you have a larger family and will be going through more water, the 16 qt might be better. Also, consider where you will be keeping your setup... counter space is prime real estate and these systems won't fit under the upper kitchen cabinets in most cases... we keep our system on an antique side table we picked up at auction ...it fits perfectly at the end of our counter where we prepare our coffee and tea :) My son recently completed his set up using this video as his tutorial, and he said they are enjoying it and it's working great! Be sure to check back after you make yours :)
Did your husband drill out the grommets from the upper part through the handle or from below? I don't have one of those (a husband) so I'll be doing this on my own. I have the Berkey filters and the pots but I don't yet have the courage to begin the project!
HI Stacy 😊 I wanted to reply right away, but I will need to follow up with him in the morning to get that info as I dont recall from which direction he tackled those rivets. As soon as I find out, I will get back to you, okay? 😊
@@countrymamamusings7701 Hi Stacy. I made the same thing. the top, outside of the large rivet is flat. That was the side I dimpled with my center punch, so the drill bit didn't wonder, and it was very easy to drill out.
Good morning, Stacy ... hubby says he basically did the same thing Jim Wiz1 stated. He said using that center punch would be beneficial. He says if you have a Harbor Freight in your area, pick up a spring-loaded center punch; easy to use and only a couple of bucks.
Depending on the type of lid you have with your pots, just locate the smoothest side of the rivet (top or bottom) and punch there and drill it out.
You got this !!!
We made a filter system. We have cleaned and cleaned. It smells bad. China. Have you had this problem?
Hi Terrie, I'm sorry to hear you're experiencing this problem with your system. I can report that after two plus years using our system we have NOT experienced any type of odor, (and we have TERRIBLE well water that smells like rotten eggs after a day or two...our iced tea used to be AWFUL).
What filters are you using for your DIY system? We originally purchased some run-of-the-mill filters we found online, but one arrived broken and we decided then and there to buy the Berkey filters via Amazon; we can't get the original Berkey systems shipped to where we live, but we CAN get the filters via Amazon; no issues. I do hope you're able to determine the cause. Please keep us updated.
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We bought the Berkey black charcoal filters.
I don’t know what it could be, Terrie. I see you wrote China in your original comment. Was the stockpot made in China?