I LAB TESTED the AquaTru Countertop Reverse Osmosis System
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 25 ก.ค. 2024
- We tested an AquaTru countertop reverse osmosis system using a certified third party lab. Find out how it performed in real-world conditions.
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⏰ Chapters ⏰
0:00 I Tested an AquaTru Countertop RO… Is It as Good as They Say?
0:21 Background Info
0:54 Our Testing Process
1:26 Test Results
2:47 Conclusion
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We put the AquaTru countertop reverse osmosis system to the test using third-party laboratory testing. In this video, Brian discusses the test results in detail and offers advice if you are thinking about purchasing a countertop water purifier.
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Hi possible for you to do a similar test on the Bluvua RO100ROPOT please?
Both pre and post remineralization.
I think the aquatru adds just calcium and magnesium while the Bluevua adds a bit more.
Just wanted to know if overall, that filter is any good.
Thank you for your consideration
@@AkashThakkar1 Thanks for your request! Great idea, I've added it to our list
@@waterfilterguru Thank you again!!
Holy hell, all these companies bothering you for reviews. Its a good indication you're a dependable source. Subbed!
Thanks for the sub! Glad you find our content helpful
Thanks for testing the Aquatru! Very helpful.
Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching
Love it!!! Thanks so much for this informative video! :)
Thank YOU for watching! Glad you liked it.
I really appreciate your approach and would like to see an expanded review going into detail on the filter concerning your findings/impressions of cost to use, ease of operation, cost per produced litre of water, cost of filters, ease of repair, and other parameters that can make or break the decision to own. It is important to know the efficiency but if high efficiency pushes the limits of cost to own or difficulty in use or repair the unit can end up not being a best choice. I understand that your data would be site specific but its a start.
Thanks for the feedback! Well noted
Great review
Thanks - stay tuned for the update, coming soon
Great video, and great channel! I'd love to see you review the RKIN Zero Installation Purifier systems. I'd like to see how well the eliminate hazardous substances, and also how well their re-mineralization system puts back beneficial minerals...
Have you seen our RKIN U1 testing video? th-cam.com/video/XtvFFW4srjY/w-d-xo.html
Would love to see a remineralization filter test.
Great suggestion, thank you! We'll keep this in mind for a future test
Great review. Would be very interested to see how a Non RO Countertop filter like the Brita Hub filter performs.
Glad you found it helpful! And thanks for your request, we've got he Brita Hub on our list.
Awesome
Liked and subscribed
Thanks for watching and the sub!
Great video - thank you. I would love to see you test the Zero water pitcher if you haven't already done so.
Thank you! We've got ZeroWater on the list and will be testing it in an upcoming water filter pitchers project
ZeroWater lab test video is up! th-cam.com/video/Ud45hxCFQyM/w-d-xo.html
This is awesome. I’ve been seeing ads for the puragain water filter. That adds alkaline water. Any chance you can test that?
We'll look into it! Thanks for the suggestion
I just found this channel after moving to a place with very hard water (from somewhere with naturally very clean water). Great information! I'm wondering if you can make a video on shower filters? Specifically for reducing mineral buildup in hair. Thank you for reading =)
The best way to deal with hard water is with an ion exchange water softening system. This will ensure all your plumbing and appliances are protected from limescale buildup, in addition to the benefits of soft water for your hair
@@waterfilterguru Thank you for the information!
Thank you for the video! May I recommend another brand to review, the sans water purifier?
Sure, what brand is that?
Thank you. I would like to see the Berkey retested WITHOUT the fluoride filters (just testing it with the black filters).
Thanks for watching! We actually removed the PF2 fluoride filters for the pond water test, which is explained here: th-cam.com/video/AVZmZwTxnMc/w-d-xo.html
But still, I'm sure you would like to see city water tested with just the Black filters, so I acknowledge that and appreciate your comment!
@@waterfilterguru yes, I meant city water. Most of us are trying to filter city water, not pond water. Thanks!
@@anete3517 That's what I figured! Thanks for the clarification
@@waterfilterguru Yes I would also be interested to see the Berkey retested WITHOUT the fluoride filters with CITY water ! Thank you.
hi, love your videos. can you address the containers, i.e. plastic/type of plastic, metal, ceramic, etc.
Great idea, I love it thank you! 🙏🏼
Thank you. Our family goes thru cases of bottled water like an army. I decided to end that wasteful practice, so I went to the guys most talked about that rhyme with big jerky. In my research on them I found your work and boy am I glad.
Its pretty bad that city water that meets epa standards is deemed safe for consumption by living beings. And its pretty bad the big silver water filter thing that is touted to be the standard for safe drinking water isnt. So we thank you, and I believe we will be installing an RO by Aquatru.
I just want to clarify, in our Berkey test video, the standard used is the Simplelab Recommendation (SLR) guideline, which prioritizes human health and much more restrictive than the federal MCLG.
The Berkey did not turn city water that passes the MCL into water that doesn't. It still falls within federal regulation even with the leached aluminum, as there is no MCL standard for aluminum set by the EPA as of yet.
When looking at the report based on the EPA Maximum Contaminant Level Goal (MCLG), the filtered water sample actually falls within regulation, while the unfiltered sample has two contaminants (lead and bromodichloromethane) above the MCLG.
If you look at the reports on the 'All Results' tab, you can actually change between the various benchmarks to see how the data lines up for each:
Here are the City Water test results links so you can play around and see what I'm talking about
Pre-filtration report: gosimplelab.com/B4wSc3dUc3/
Post-filtration report: gosimplelab.com/8qdFnDPsda/
Great video. I'd like to see a review of a few of the Bluevua countertop systems. They look comparable in price but I'm not sure if they'll have as good of results.
Thank you! We've got Bluevua on our list of systems to look into and test in another project
Another vote to see Blueva@@waterfilterguru
Could you do a review on Sawyer filters please
Already on the list to test along with a number of other backpacking/ backcountry filters! Thanks for your request
great video! I'd love to see you test the gravity fed ProOne filter. I've seen a lot of recommendations to people who already have a berkey to just buy ProOne filters and put them in the berkey stainless steel housing. ProOne filters are supposed to be a lot better than berkey, so I'd love to see if there is any truth to that since i no longer trust berkey, but I still have the housing.
Great suggestion! We're actually currently in the middle of our ProPne test project, so stay tuned for that video!
ProOne test published! th-cam.com/video/5h87z2rA6Og/w-d-xo.html
I highly enjoy this channel
Glad to hear it! Thanks for watching and for your feedback - we'll keep the content coming!
How about testing the Simpure Y7P? Also, BOS Water tested the Waterdrop A1 (at Waterdrop's request) and found dichloromethane and xylenes in the supposedly filtered water! There are too many countertop RO units coming onto the market these days and I fear water safety has become secondary to flashy features. PLEASE TEST MORE OF THESE UNITS FOR SAFETY, ESPECIALLY THE ONES WITH ADVANCED FEATURES! Thanks.
Hey thanks for your request! We've definitely got Simpure on the list for the next round of countertop ROs we test
I'd love to see test results with the remineralization filter. I've heard conflicting things on if they really work or not. Thanks for the work you do.
Noted! While making this video, i really realized we should have used the remineralization filter. We'll just have to do it again!
@@waterfilterguru Can you update here with a link to reminerlization results? I am most curious about any presence of strontium post-filtration/remin
@@knaledge6854 yes, but it will be a while as we have many other projects in the queue first!
@@waterfilterguru Do you know if AquaTru’s remin process/media reintroduces strontium? I am in a position to make a purchase for a countertop RO solution - ideally including remin phases - and I would feel uncertain of my purchase without a basic “strontium = yes, for C Y Z products during remin”
I do not. Have you reached out to AquaTru directly about this?@@knaledge6854
What water pitcher would you by for filtered water? Just bought the lifestraw before i saw it tested now returning it. Thanks for all your testing
It depends. There is no 'one size fits all' solution. It all depends on what contaminants are in the source water being filtered. Have you had it tested? Do you know what contaminants you are dealing with?
I'd highly recommend first testing your water, then using the data to guide your purchase decision.
These 3 pitchers performed the best in our own real-life testing:
Clearly Filtered bit.ly/3XEksYj
ZeroWater tinyurl.com/y2wrs7xn
Epic Pure tinyurl.com/54uu9m4e
Test the osmio countertop next!
Ill add it to our list for consideration! Thanks for the suggestion
Hello water filter guru. Hope you are well. Could you review the Bluevua RO100ROPOT?
We've got it on the list next time we test countertop ROs! Thanks for your additional request
Would you recommend the aquatrue countertop for NY water vs the Waterdrop gravity King tank. I have watched both of your videos and am confused. The aquatrue looks superior due to its RO system, however, it's expensive compared to the Waterdrop. I am looking for something that can reduce metals and contaminants in my tap water to make it safe enough for a baby, so that I do not have to use water bottles. Anyway, I subbed! I love your reviews.
Reverse osmosis with remineralization, hands down. It will provide the most broad contaminant reduction. The Aquatru bit.ly/3w7nsB5 performed best in our testing so far
Can you test it with the remineralization filter?
Yes it's on our list to do already
@@waterfilterguru awesome can’t wait to see it
Thank you for this helpful video. Have you come across a filter that removes just as much of the bad stuff as AquaTru but does not eliminate the good?
Unfortunately such a thing does not exist. The most thorough methods of water purification (reverse osmosis and distillation) essentially remove everything. That being said, you can purchase reverse osmosis systems with a remineralization filter stage that will add a small concentration of the good minerals back into the purified water. This will help ensure you are not consuming demineralized water.
Additionally, it's good to note that we get the majority of our daily intake of minerals from our food, as long as we are eating a healthy balanced diet.
What about those 5 gallon water bottles ? Are they any good ? Don’t have to deal with all the crap
Please review Bluevua RO100ROPOT-UV Reverse Osmosis System Countertop Water Filter
We've got it on the list for next time we test countertop ROs!
Bluevua ropot uv vs its lite version please. Especially, for nitrates the producer have not tested for those. Another thing that would probably be cool is to see how good all those systems are at 75-90% of the filter life... if that's realistic at all...
Thanks for the requests, great ideas and I appreciate your input. This really helps me prioritize what type of videos I should work on
Please test the epic everywhere bottle filter
Thanks for the request! Got it on the list
I have an AquTru and regardless of how contaminated the water is, it filtered the exact amount of water every time which is odd. Clean water filtered left clean water in the back tank like it was dirty. When it was not.
Sorry, not sure what you mean exactly? If you are filling the dirty water tank to the top every time, of course you will get the same volume of water in each tank post filtration, respectively.
Lol you don't get it..filtration ration has nothing to do with contaminants cause these are stuck regardless....it's a normal rational 2 to 1 or so
Please review the Bluevua ROPOTLite RO system
We'll put it on the list!
Request for test: I have this AquaTru unit. Can you test and compare it with the Bluevua RO100ROPOT countertop RO system. Thanks.
Thanks for your request! We've got it on the list
Please test the Bluevua countertop reverse osmosis system
We've got it on the list! Thanks for the request
I read every single comment so I'm sorry if I missed it, but have you tested the NU Aqua countertop? I'm a deep researcher and this one seems really good, five year warranty, 180 days full return, shows TDS both in and out , 5 :1 filtered to waste ratio. Seems like the only issue is dispenses only 16 ounces at a time. And I think the tank is in the back
We have not yet tested that product
Hi, do you know if the AquaTru's remineralization filter adds anything concerning to the water, like how the RKIN U1's remineralization filter adds a ton of strontium back into the water after the filtration process? Thank you for the work that you do!
We've not yet tested the AquaTru remineralization filter.
@wayner2288 Thanks for the request, we've got it on the project list!
I'd like to know this too please. Thank you!!
@@ashleyf5632 thanks for adding your request
Please review the Alexapure.
Check it out th-cam.com/video/LUwzp-7qV6c/w-d-xo.html
could you plz test simpure counter top RO filter and ispring 5 stage counter top RO filter? i bought both for two properties in mexico, i set up and never followed up lol. thank you
Thanks for the request, I've got both on the list to consider next time we test more countertop ROs
Can you review life-straw ?
Which product? The home series or their outdoor filters?
Can you do aquasana filter review please ?
Any one in particular? Aquasana have many types of products
Can you test Bluevua RO countertop water filter?
We've got it on the list for next time we test countertop ROs! Thanks for adding your request
try the stokk T1!
Thanks for the request, I'll look into it
Could/have you tested an alexa pure? Or would it roughly be the same as berkey?
We have not yet, but will be testing it soon! Many requests for this one! I would not assume that it will show similar results to the Berkey
Also I don't know why you didn't show the full reports including total score after RO. Can you share the full results?
Links to the test results are in the description!
I've given my recommendation before, but I will give it again. Try Sagan Life Purifiers/Filters, please.
Got them on the list! Thanks again for your suggestions
@@waterfilterguru Thank you.
@@Tjensen999 You're welcome!
Does the Aquatru carafe use triton plastic where the water sits or what kind does it use?
It's glass
Did you check what the ph level was before and after filtration?
This is included in the lab reports linked in the description. That said, we did not conduct a pH test on site for this project. This could be an interesting follow-up, considering the lab detected an increase in pH post-filtration, when typically we see pH lowered after reverse osmosis treatment.
This looks like a solid choice! Does it also filter out pharmaceuticals?
Yes it should be able to reduce pharmaceuticals
Any results for pharmaceuticals? Also, what would be the best option for that purpose in addition to everything else this does?@@waterfilterguru
How does it perform in terms of PFAS and micro plastics removal please?
It is certified by IAPMO to NSF/ANSI standard 473 for PFOA & PFOS (two of the most common PFAS chemicals) reduction pld.iapmo.org/file_info.asp?file_no=0011604
It has not yet been tested or certified for microplastics reduction.
Neither of these contaminants were included in the lab test we used, so I don't have any first hand data for you.
Thanks for your testing! I had heard some great things about it and was planning on buying Aquatru but then read some reviews about the inner parts becoming moldy and people complaining about having a moldy unit. They said it was parts of the unit that couldn't be cleaned. So, that was disappointing. Any thoughts? I was so hopeful till I read about the mold. Can you test the Apec Roct-Plus?
This is a great question, I'm looking into it. I'll get back to you here with what I find
Aquatru support responded with this:
Hello Brian,
Thank you for reaching out to AquaTru.
We appreciate your interest in our products. Yes, we had an issue in the past with the Classic unit, there was a gasket on the dispenser valve that after a few months of use started to develop mold. There are some recommendations to prevent mold or algae such as keeping the unit away from sunlight or heat.
We have a new design on the valve and we have learned that is not an issue anymore, the previous version the area was unreachable and hard but impossible to clean.
As long as the tanks are washed every week with soap and water and the unit descaled it shouldn't have any problem
@@waterfilterguru Thanks so much for looking into this with the company and for posting your reply! I just had a chance to look back at the reviews where folks reported mold and it's true that most are from back a ways but there is one that was posted in March 2024 reporting mold issues in a unit that's only a month old. If the new units don't grow mold then what's up with that? I'm not trying to be a naysayer- I actually want to buy one of these because it sounds like a great unit but mold is a big concern. Not sure there's much more you can say but if you have any further comments I welcome them.
@@SusanC-hd1ov Happy to help. My only other thought is that regular cleaning by the user is obviously another major factor. If the user didn't clean the unit, at least weekly if not more often, then it's not a surprising outcome.
@@waterfilterguru Makes sense, thanks again!
Any thoughts on Bluedot?
Haven't heard of it - thanks for the suggestion we'll add it to the list to check out
I’m curious to see water test on Enagic Kangen water
We've got it on the list!
I'm surprised you haven't reviewed Zerowater's filters and pitchers?
We'll be testing ZeroWater in an upcoming water filter pitchers project!
ZeroWater lab test video is up! th-cam.com/video/Ud45hxCFQyM/w-d-xo.html
Can you test the Bluevua RO100ROPOT? What are your thoughts on the Bluevua vs the AquaTru? Thanks!
Thanks for your suggestion! 🙏 We haven't looked into Bluevua yet, so cannot comment or compare it vs the AquaTru at this point. I've noted it down to look into!
@@waterfilterguru Can you also test Melissani M1? It looks like the most premium filter online for Countertop RO Water purifiers.
Test sawyer water filter
Thanks for the request!
@Water Filter Guru can you please test carbonit GSP Premium with VF filter in 2 stage? This is should be amazing
We'll look into it, I've added it to our list. Thanks for your suggestion!
please test a Pro One gravity filter and a Water Lovers distiller.
🤙 thanks for the suggestions! ProOne will be included in a project we'll be working on soon, and I'll look into that distiller
ProOne test published! th-cam.com/video/5h87z2rA6Og/w-d-xo.html
I have been on the AquaTru web site and could not see any third party testing like many filtration systems. Q: has AquaTru been third party tested? Besides what you have done in this video.
AquaTru holds official certifications by IAPMO to numerous NSF standards. In order to gain certification, a product must undergo rigorous third party testing.
This includes NSF/ANSI 53 (for contaminants with health effects), 58 for reverse osmosis performance for the reduction of numerous contaminants, P473 (for PFOA/PFOS) and 401 for the reduction of a handful of emerging contaminants. Here are the links to the certs:
NSF 53 pld.iapmo.org/file_info.asp?file_no=0010193
NSF 58 pld.iapmo.org/file_info.asp?file_no=0010194
NSF 401 pld.iapmo.org/file_info.asp?file_no=0010195
NSF P473 pld.iapmo.org/file_info.asp?file_no=0011604
I hope this helps! Let me know if you have any other questions
UPDATE on my AquaTru Countertop - Bought on 8-1-23, I have notice it leaking for one of the tanks. For future buyers of this product, I would NOT recommend buying it. It is a pain in the ass to deal with, every week you have to clean the tanks. If you have hard water, then you will need to clean the tanks out with vinegar or some descaling material. You have to fill it up every day, and it's just me using it.
To be fair, the only issue you describe unique to the Aquatru is the leaking tank. Cleaning the tanks regularly is a must with any filter system that employs tanks.
The leaking could be a simple fix. I found that the tanks are prone to leaking if not fully positioned. A bit of a design flaw to be sure, but if they are pressed firmly in place they shouldn't leak. If this doesn't fix it, I'd recommend reaching out to the company and getting a warranty claim started 👍
I clean the tanks every week, this is nothing on my part. It is a bad design....@@waterfilterguru
Might be a defective unit, or it was damaged somehow. Had one for years and no leaks.
Have you tested Propur or Pro one countertop filters?
Not yet, but we will be in a project we'll be working on this summer! Propur and ProOne are actually the same brand, they changed their name to ProOne
ProOne test published! th-cam.com/video/5h87z2rA6Og/w-d-xo.html
Please test the ProOne filters. Thank You.
👍 awesome, thanks so much for your request! Happy to say we'll be working on testing a ProOne system very soon!
ProOne test published! th-cam.com/video/5h87z2rA6Og/w-d-xo.html
Thank You for testing the ProOne filter!
Hi! We live in CO as well, we have the Parker Sanitation district city water. Currently, I have a WaterDrop G3 under my sink but I saw a recent video showing that the counter WaterDrop A1 added methylene chloride aka dichloromethane back into the filtered water. Apparently a few people have found this chemical in Waterdrop systems so I am looking for a replacement as I no longer trust the system. My questions are: Did you find any added aluminum added to the filtered water with the AquaTru RO counter system? Another online video shows aluminum was added to the filtered water of the AquaTru so I am wondering if you saw this on your test result as well. I am assuming you live in CO, so we have similar water issues. Can you let me know what under sink filter you use/recommend as well as a whole house filter? Thanks for your help! I've been researching water filters for over a month and it's hard to find guidance that is trustworthy when it comes to water filtration systems! Thank you for your time! :)
For what its worth, I've installed and tested the Waterdrop G3 series and neither dichloromethane nor xylenes were detected in the filtered water. Check it out here th-cam.com/video/Ebm3ZLuEew4/w-d-xo.html
Aluminum was not detected in our Aquatru test - see the test results again starting at 1:26 We're currently in the process of testing again using the remineralization VOC filter as well as testing the Aquatru carafe. Stay tuned for those results!
Also good to note, just because we are both based in CO doesn't necessarily mean we have the same water issues! Water quality can vary drastically from place to place, even within the same zip code. This is one reason why testing before purchasing any water treatment equipment is so vitally important, so you can be confident you are purchasing a product capable of addressing your unique needs. Have you had your water tested yet? What contaminants/ water issues do you have?
@@waterfilterguru Thanks for the info regarding your test results. I will be testing with tap score but would like to wait until I purchase a unit so I can collect the water samples at the same time but based on our city water report in 80108 main concerns would be Chloramine, Uranium, Radium, Gross Alpha, Chlorite, TTHM
, HAA5, Turbidity, Fluoride, Nitrate, Barium. I'd love to hear any recommendations you may have as I feel lost in this process of trying to find a good under sink/and or countertop unit in addition to a whole house filter for showering, etc.
@@JennEric19 I'd recommend testing before purchasing a system - that way you can use your test data to guide your purchase decision. If you want to shoot me an email to info@waterfilterguru.com I'd be happy to provide more assistance
Can you test the MELISSANI M1
Added it to the list - thanks for your suggestion!
Will the system remove salt from sea water?
It will, but this is not the intended application of the system. You may experience membrane fouling or premature failure. Check the product warranty before filtering sea water - there might be a clause that says this would void the warranty.
do you know the results of the
Hickgas UltroWater35
We've not tested that one yet
Can you test the Sans water filter?
It's on the list! Thanks for the request
Have you or anyone else you know tested the Aquatru with the alkaline filter attached? I would be interested to see if the optional filter adds anything bad to the water.
Currently working on this! Stay tuned
@@waterfilterguru ooooooooo yay!
Kindly confirm it will give you how much PPm water ..its 0 or any other number..?
PPM (parts per million) is a unit of measurement, not a contaminant. I assume you are really asking about the TDS (total dissolved solids) reduction in PPM the unit will provide. TDS concentration in the reverse osmosis product water is directly related to the TDS of the influent water. So, it depends on the water being filtered.
Waterdrop K19 and N1.
We already tested the N1 th-cam.com/video/lmWHcAKQ7kk/w-d-xo.html
Please test CeraMetix gravity, and pressure filters.
Great suggestion! I'll add CeraMatrix to your list of filters to test.
What exactly do you mean by pressure filters? Are you talking about gravity based systems in general?
So I recently bought the Aquatru with the remineralization filter and I found something no one is talking about. Basically if I use a standard test strip on the city water I get 0 Cyanuric acid but if I run it through the Aquatru I get 200!! I have a whole house filter but I made sure to bypass that and use just regular city water. However even when I use my whole house filter it still says 0 Cyanuric acid. What could be causing this? Everything I read about Cyanuric acid says not to drink it. Any ideas?
That is strange, I can't imaging that the filters themselves would be adding this contaminant to the water. I'd recommend lab testing for more conclusive data.
Did you end up doing any lab testing?
do you know anything aout the Larq pitcher?
We haven't specifically researched or tested the Larq pitcher yet, but it's on the list to test with a number of other pitchers in one of our upcoming projects
@@waterfilterguru great! I will keep a lookout for your review
Larq Pure-Vis pitcher test video is up! th-cam.com/video/sF9rALA9XgU/w-d-xo.html
Please please please test the rkin Onlipure and provide lab results. And do a comparison video to the aqua pro and which of the two you would choose. Would appreciate that so much.
Ps. Used code guru10 today and it worked on my purchase :D
I JUST posted our lab test results of the RKIN U1 (which uses the AlcaPure filter cartridge) Check it out here th-cam.com/video/XtvFFW4srjY/w-d-xo.html
@@waterfilterguru the reason I’m asking for onlipure is because they claim to get the tds to 0. Completely empty water is actually something I’m trying to achieve. Then add Celtic sea salt to it to have the greatest drinking water possible
Can you test the Santevia?
Currently in the works!
@@waterfilterguru The gravity top counter model with flouride filter, please. ;) and concerns over the plastic housing. even though BPA free are PFOAs leaching?
@@therickylover106 we tested the Santevia MINA pitcher. Video coming soon.
And just to clarify, plastic does not leach PFAs chemicals. PFAs and BPA are two different contaminants, with BPA being associated with plastic products. PFAs are a group of thousands of chemicals used in a wide range of products, often for their water and oil repellent properties. I do not imagine PFAs contamination would ever come from a water treatment product itself.
@@waterfilterguru awesome!! Thank you for the amazing info!!
What about PFAS?
The AquaTru is certified to NSF 53 by IAPMO for PFOA/PFOS (two of the most common PFAs chemicals) reduction: pld.iapmo.org/file_info.asp?file_no=0011604
Arsenic is a metalloid. Would the AquaTrue remove this if it were in my public drinking water? I have tested above normal for Arsenic in my blood and urine and want to figure out the source. Thank you very much
Yes, reverse osmosis is one of the best treatment methods to reduce arsenic in water.
That's good news. Thanks very much! @@waterfilterguru
@@janicechristiansen4868 Happy to help!
@@janicechristiansen4868arsenic is often at high levels in rice too, especially brown rice. You may have already considered this though
Lifestraw please
Already have lifestraw on the list
Hey, so one of the main reasons I want to get away from bottled water is the plastic leaching. I see all of these RO systems still use plastic containers. Is there a way to get away from this?
Most systems use Tritan plastic, an NSF 51 certified material that ensures it's safe for use with food and water and won't leach info.nsf.org/Certified/Food/Listings.asp?Company=79030&Standard=051
AQUATRU also has a model with a glass pitcher. I've been looking at going that way to at least remove the use of plastic for post filtration.
@@DesertILI wow thanks for this! Hopefully we can find some testing videos for this one as well.
@@chrish9502 I haven't seen a testing video yet for it but it looks like it's the same filtration system as this one. Modern Castle, who also does testing like this, recommended it for a glass option in the comments of their review of the LifeStraw glass pitcher. I'm still researching it though. Avoid the lifestraw, I bought it and it's getting returned. It's ridiculously slow, mine's taking 50 minutes to filter the fill reservoir and it does a bad job at filtering. Plus the reservoir is plastic and goes 80% to the bottom so even though it's glass you have a big plastic thing sitting in the center. Really disappointing
@@DesertILI Thanks for the heads up. We’re trying to navigate our way away from plastic bottle spring water but want to make sure we get an actual good option, not something that may just introduce another problem. So nailing down the right choice has been tough
Which reverse osmosis filter do you recommend? The most
Countertop or under sink?
@@waterfiltergurucountertop ?
@@Moon-nt9hl well, the AquaTru from this video bit.ly/3w7nsB5 or the RKIN U1 bit.ly/3QJDNFo
@@waterfilterguruwhat about under the sink?
@@markandrushchenko6470 Check out the Cloud RO cloud-water-filters.sjv.io/jrOrdP or Waterdrop X series geni.us/OOtfARh or G series waterdropus.pxf.io/mg6A5a
I have aquatru. Thank you for doing this. Could you do aquapail next please. Can’t find any testing on this one.
I'm glad you found the video helpful, thanks for watching and for the comment and request. We'll look into Aquapail
Why don't they use reverse osmosis before it reaches homes?
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test the Nuvo h20 system
Thanks for the request!
BTW your channel is great 👍. up my game on water filtration thank you !
@@robertburns236 Glad you like it :)
Will you still be doing an alexapure video at some point?
Yes we will be working on this in the coming months!
Alexapure video is up! th-cam.com/video/LUwzp-7qV6c/w-d-xo.html
TDS 112 -> 12. Is that a 89.2% rejection rate?
TDS was reduced by 89.2% in this test
This is probably not a good question since it removed even the good minerals does that include micro plastics as well?
Yes reverse osmosis is one of the best methods for MNP (micro and nanoplastics) reduction
@@waterfilterguru thanks for your reply going to check out some more videos I am almost at my goal to save for one so happy and grateful going to have clean water for the first time in my entire life but do you recommend getting separate systems for let’s say sink and shower I eventually want to filter those waters as well as they are absorbed through my skin when I come in contact/ brush my teeth with the water
@@kruiseorbruise I'd recommend starting with a filter for your drinking water. Reverse osmosis with remineralization will provide the most broad contaminant reduction, and the Aquatru has performed best in our testing to date geni.us/chlQv5o
The best way to filter the water for your other outlets like your shower and sink faucets is with a point of entry system
Be aware, mine and many others experienced the same problem ....it stops working after two years or less. Your gamble.
Dang! Thanks for sharing, what exactly stopped working for you?
without anything to substantiate your claim, this comment could easily be from anyone of the other filter competitors out there. Given that the Internet has almost no systems to verify the authenticity of comments, we’re going to need something else to go on then this comment alone.
We use ours for almost 2 years.
No problem!
@@shableepto be honest there are loads of one star reviews on Amazon from verified purchases that complain about the exact same thing. They seem to break rather quickly unfortunately. All of these same people seem to say they think it's a really good filter if it lasted longer!
Does it have a extra warranty you can buy
Can you review Sans?
Thanks for the suggestion, I'll add it to our list for consideration in a future project
Why not show microplastics?
It's not feasible for us to do so with the limited, extremely expensive testing options currently available.
Isn't it made of plastic that can leach?
The water tanks are made from Tritan plastic which is FDA approved for use with food and beverage applications. It should not leach BPA or phthalates.
@@waterfilterguru "should not" could you consider testing water that has been sitting in the tank on a sunny day after a few hours?
@@therickylover106 I'll add it to our list, this is a great idea for a project
@@waterfilterguru Thank you!! :)
@@waterfilterguru There was a recent article where a heart surgeon found a microplastic in a patients heart!! The size of a human hair! I get confused between microplastic contaminants, BPA, phthalates and PFOAs. Is there a water filter that does it all?
This whole filters world is confusing. Are this machines NSF certified? Plastic is a big health issue now and forever chemicals and rarely talked about when it comes to this filters
The AquaTru is certified by IAPMO to NSF/ANSI standards:
pld.iapmo.org/file_info.asp?file_no=0010188
pld.iapmo.org/file_info.asp?file_no=0010193
pld.iapmo.org/file_info.asp?file_no=0010194
pld.iapmo.org/file_info.asp?file_no=0010195
pld.iapmo.org/file_info.asp?file_no=0011604
pld.iapmo.org/file_info.asp?file_no=0014617
It's confusing because there are 3 big third party organizations that certify products to NSF/ANSI standards:
NSF info.nsf.org/certified/dwtu/
WQA find.wqa.org/find-products#/
IAPMO pld.iapmo.org/
So while a product might not be certified by the NSF directly, it could still be certified to NSF/ANSI standards by one of the other two organizations.
Hot dang. 500 doll hairs for this.
Cheaper than buying bottled water over the long term 😉
Test zero water next
Coming soon! Thanks for your request again!
@@waterfilterguru 😂sorry didn't know the first one went through. Thanks for your content!
@@surfmarko Cheers! Thanks for watching
Amway espring
Put it on the list! Thanks for the request
Never again ! Bad support and always trouble ! No help .. waste of money.. Cheers from Germany
Hey thanks for your comment. Can you provide a bit more detail? I'm sure others reading your comment would be interested to know the specifics.
I've had my unit for 3 years and never had an issue.
For example filter nr 3 works in both 2 and 3 month twice ..they told me it works for a year ! So 70 Euro each .. 3 in each aquatru a year ! Plus 2 nr 1-2 …and I told them something is wrong but only one answer….my water in north Germany is to hard…no further help…disappointing
@@norbertmommsen740 Filter life expressed as time is a generalization. In reality, how long a filter lasts is directly influenced by multiple variables include type and concentration of contaminants present as well as usage. This is why filter capacity measured in volume is a much better indicator of filter life. If your filters are hitting capacity that fast, that indicates highly contaminated water.
Bonjour,
C'est trop cher
Way cheaper than buying bottled water in the long run though - replacing the filters costs just $0.11/gallon.
In comparison bottled, purified water costs >$1.00/ gallon.
SimPure. Please.
Got it on the list! Thanks for the request
So u don’t do your own test in your own lab. Lame!
Nope, we focus on real world performance testing.
Our projects don't aim to test every contaminant removal claim, but rather to see how the system performs under real world conditions, like the average user would use it. We don't add contaminants on to the water for testing purposes. We simply test before/ after filtering tap water as it comes from the faucet.
So this filter is it great ?
Yes it is! Especially if you live in a rental property and cannot install an under-sink reverse osmosis system, this is a great option