Homemade berkey water filter

[Slippy]

I've got a Royal Berkey but I seriously looked at the Doulton product and wouldn't have a problem buying Doulton. Both are better than drinking unfiltered muck.
http://doultonusa.com/HTML%20pages/portable_systems.htm
http://www.berkeyfilters.com/

[HuntingHawk]

Good reply Slippy. I agree that either is a good choice. Doulton is the choice for those on a serious budget. Once you build something once its easy to do after that. And that is why I wanted to build one.

[HuntingHawk]

Colander with pillow case over the 5gal bucket as the prefilter.

[HuntingHawk]

You have to have the water before you can purify it so a rain collection system is really important.

[omegabrock]

activated charcoal...is that a certain type or is it charcoal that has been used?

[Pauls]

Activated charcoal is most often made from natural fibrous sources. Coconut husks and shells are one of the most common sources, but nut shells of any kind can be used. They are heated to a carbonizing temperature in an oxygen free environment and then activated at lower temperatures using oxygen jets. This creates a lot of pits in the charcoal that increases its surface area. The tiny pits trap gases and chemicals from whatever is being filtered.

[Arklatex]

I got my filter candles ordered today. I went with the 2 pack of doultons from amazon for $38. I split the cost with a buddy so it was $19 for the filter. Next I'm going to locate the buckets but I have a question: can I use the regular 5 gallon buckets (new and clean) or do I need to use food grade buckets?

[ekim]

I got my filter candles ordered today. I went with the 2 pack of doultons from amazon for $38. I split the cost with a buddy so it was $19 for the filter. Next I'm going to locate the buckets but I have a question: can I use the regular 5 gallon buckets (new and clean) or do I need to use food grade buckets?

Get food grade buckets or it will leach odors and chemicals from the bucket plastic. Try your local bakery's or food dely in the local grocery store, some times they are free from them.

[HuntingHawk]

Absolutely need food grade containers. Any grocery that has a bakery it doesn't hurt to go to the bakery & ask. Seems around 7AM is the best time to check.

[Deebo]

Wendys will give you a pickle bucket,