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    Quote Originally Posted by HuntingHawk View Post
    There are different type filters for different uses & you have to decide what you need to filter out. For most applications, a ceramic filter with activated charcoal will do.
    Thanks for the pictures. Not the same setup ive been seeing but I like your setup better. Question: does it matter if you use more than 1 filter in your bucket? Im thinking it will just filter faster. How long does your rig take to filter a full 5 gallon bucket?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Inor View Post
    The thing with the Berkeys is that it is the filters that are the expensive part not so much the cans. The cans are about $100 if you take out the cost of the filters. That does not seem too outrageous for two stainless steel cans with a top and a spigot, etc. But it is the cost of the filters that will bleed you white. Unfortunately, making your own with their filters will save the $100 for the cans, but...
    Ive found several places selling the 2 packs of the ceramic filter elements for $60-$65. What are the benefits to the stainless steel cans? Im just guessing here but it might be something to do with long-term usage and keeping it clean and free of "funky tastes" that often get associated with plastic water bottles.

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    Takes four hours with just the one filter. Its a 20,000 gallon filter.

    Yes, the main thing more filters does is filtering water faster. But with my setup I can easily do up to 20 gallons per day. Plus I have a compact, portable Doulton kit that will do 2.5 gallons at a time. Plus I've a pressure canner set up as a still that will do 3 gallons at a time.

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    The stainless steel containers seems more marketing then anything. Looks pretty on the kitchen counter.

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    Go to amazon & type in Doulton ceramic filters. Alot cheaper then buying from a stick & brick. That two pack of filters is $40.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Arklatex View Post
    Ive found several places selling the 2 packs of the ceramic filter elements for $60-$65. What are the benefits to the stainless steel cans? Im just guessing here but it might be something to do with long-term usage and keeping it clean and free of "funky tastes" that often get associated with plastic water bottles.
    I am sure it is that and some marketing hype.

    I bought one because it was a one-stop solution and I do not have to worry about "did I make a mistake" cobbling one together. Plus, it does stack together nicely so it takes a minimum of space in the prep room. Could you build something better, for less money? Absolutely. But I just wanted to be able to check off the "clean water" box on our prepper checklist as quickly as possible.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Inor View Post
    I am sure it is that and some marketing hype.

    I bought one because it was a one-stop solution and I do not have to worry about "did I make a mistake" cobbling one together. Plus, it does stack together nicely so it takes a minimum of space in the prep room. Could you build something better, for less money? Absolutely. But I just wanted to be able to check off the "clean water" box on our prepper checklist as quickly as possible.
    They are pretty I must admit.

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    Doulton sales the same thing at about $100 less.

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    The backwoodsman http://www.backwoodsmanmag.com/ had an article on building your own water filters. Want to say it was just a couple of months ago. I'd drop them an email or call them they're pretty good about answering

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