Berkey BT2X2-BB Travel Stainless Steel Water Filtration System

I've had this filter over 6 months and really like it, it is not perfect, but I gave it 5 stars because I found it to be the best option for my needs and it works great. I got it when I moved from the country to an apartment in the city, with bad tasting water. After months of researching reverse osmosis, distillation, and other gravity and water pressure filters, I decided on this one and I'm glad I did.

Our water supplies are becoming increasingly more and more toxic as time goes by. Farms are using stronger chemicals each year as weeds and insects adapt to it and cities actually add chemicals like chlorine and fluoride which over the long term cause medical and mental disorders. A filter like this, when paired with the fluoride filters, is great at removing toxins.

This was not hard to setup, just follow the instructions closely and make sure wing nuts are tightened hard enough to prevent leaking. Be sure to setup the filters before going camping with it, as it requires water pressure to prime the filters. After setup make sure you run water through it a few times to clear any loose dust from manufacturing.

Pros:

Water tastes great, even at room temperature. None of the chemical taste from the tap! Great for coffee and tea.

No complex setup or plumbing needed.

Inexpensive in the long run compared to other systems. Main filter lasts a long time.

No electricity needed, can be used anywhere and is great for emergencies when clean water may be scarce.

Black activated charcoal filter removes a lot more than other inexpensive filters/pitchers, also can remove fluoride with optional add-on filters.

Leaves beneficial minerals in water.

Used by red cross and other disaster relief groups

Stainless steel design looks good and will last a long time.

Cons:

Not instant or convenient as faucet mounted filters, needs to be refilled. I refill it every other day, not a issue for just me. If you have 2 or more people you may want a bigger one.

Design could be more efficient, spigot is about an inch up from the bottom so you can't get all the water out of the tank using it but as long as you rotate water enough to keep the bottom filled it no a problem.

Should come with base spigot is low on it so it can't fill things in the middle of a table, I keep mine on the edge of the counter.

Can't see water level, you can get the optional meter but I just fill when water doesn't come out as fast.

Setup, cleaning, and replacing filters is not fool proof just make sure to follow instructions closely.

Overall I think this is a wise choice for those wanting purify water to get rid of bad taste, bacteria, viruses, and toxins. There are many less expensive systems and more expensive full house solutions but this offers a good balance and has the bonus of being good for emergency situations. The size is perfect if you're alone at a apartment but with two or more people I'd recommend getting the bigger models.

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