WATER FILTER UPDATE
Okay, extensive and profuse apologies to every swinging dingus minion out there. I hang my head in shame. The Berky filter gets crap for capacity. I'm sorry I ever recommended them. What you want is the Katadyn Drip Ceradyn Replacement Element
http://www.amazon.com/Katadyn-20743-Ceradyn-Replacement-Element/dp/B0007U0116/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1399937026&sr=8-1&keywords=katadyn+drip+ceradyn+replacement+element
THAT is the one that gets 13,000 gallons ( and has silver inside so no mold growth ).
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This place has some filters. Looks like they are sold out now, but have had them in the past.
ReplyDeleteDennis
http://www.monolithicmarketplace.com/collections/water-filters-collection
Mold on berky filters? Mine go brown because of the iron in the water, but a scrub with a scotchbrite every 6 weeks or so and a soak in boiling water with bicarb in it sorts out the chlorine stink from them.
ReplyDeleteI've had these for what over 3 years, and they're still going strong. I have a spare set of filters and a brand spanking British Berkfield (That's what they call a "Berky" over here..) set up still in the box.
I also put in a capful of 35% peroxide once in a while (When I can be arsed) in the top half when it's full. I think "Berkys" are worth every penny.
Setting aside others quality control issues, my main consideration here is how many gallons per dollar the unit delivers.
DeleteA minion mentioned this link in an earlier comment but you may have missed it. The best article by far on water filters is over at Grandpappy Survival site.
ReplyDeleteNow granted, his hair is not even in the top 10 compared to yours. But you may want to look at his article anyways.
Water filter recommendations
http://grandpappy.org/hwaterre.htm
how to build a cheap bucket filter
http://grandpappy.org/hwaterfi.htm
Berkey filter problems
http://grandpappy.org/hwaterbl.htm
Fairly dry writing style but very logically laid out.
Idaho Homesteader
Part of the info in the Filter Update did come from the grandpappy links the minion did give me- good minion! Bisquit! And also your mention of the Katadyn filter jogged my memory, so give one to yourself also. :)
DeleteI read your writings just about everyday. This is one of my bookmarks reminding me to stock up on water filters..... Maybe you can rehash / remind people?
ReplyDeleteI didn't even remember this myself :) I'm also partial now to the Sawyer. One or two Katadyn for the main, Sawyers for back-ups.
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