Who makes the best gravity feed water filter

[Tactically Fat]

Correct!

However, sometimes mineral content in the water can affect how a filter performs otherwise.

It would need an ion exchange (i.e. a water softener), reverse osmosis, or distillation to eliminate the unwanted ionic species.

I'd imagine that super hard water would lessen the effective life of a filter for sure.

Grammar Nazi...

Sorry, it was the scientist in me coming out a little bit.

 

[RMC]

I keep potassium permanganate on hand. It kills organics in water and when mixed with something containing glycerin it makes a great fire starter.

 

[rhino]

I keep potassium permanganate on hand. It kills organics in water and when mixed with something containing glycerin it makes a great fire starter.

Kickin' it old school!

 

[daddyusmaximus]

I'd imagine that super hard water would lessen the effective life of a filter for sure.



Sorry, it was the scientist in me coming out a little bit.

Used the wrong word again... "science Nazi". That's it I quit...

 

[rhino]

Used the wrong word again... "science Nazi". That's it I quit...

Whoa! Did someone just request my services???

 

[tradertator]

I would love to get a Berkey for the house, and this thread is not helping.

The Sawyers are nice and compact, perfect for a backpack. But I think I like my Platypus better when outdoors for longer stints.

 

[Tactically Fat]

That's it I quit...

I did Nazi that coming.

 

[BuickGS]

I started this thread and I ended up buying a Propur from amazon. 2.75 capicity 3 filter model. I dont have anything against Sawyer or Berkey. I will in the future get a smaller portable unit for camping, b.o.b. ,etc and prob. a Sawyer. The Propur will stay at the house with my well water. Thanks for the input everyone.