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Build DIY Emergency Berkey for less than 1/4 the Cost
**PLEASE ENSURE YOU INVEST IN FOOD GRADE BUCKETS**
The Berkey is one of the best options to purify water for drinking, period. It is a purifier because it removes what most filters cannot (i.e. viruses), but it comes at a high upfront cost. I’ve built what I think is one of the best DIY Emergency Water Purifiers that you can use in the event of a disaster at 28% the cost of the model with comparable capacity. You can also build this with stainless steel pots with the right equipment, as all plastic will break down over time, especially if left in the sun.
0:01 Intro to the "What and Why"
2:38 Building the Water Purifier
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Build Cost at time of filming:
1 Black Berkey Water Filter - $78 https://berkeyfilter.com/single-black-berkey-filter
2 2-Gallon Buckets and Lids - $15.92 (2 Buckets $9.96 + 2 Lids $5.96) Lowes and Home Depot have options:
https://www.lowes.com/pd/United-Solutions-2-Gallon-General-Bucket/1000462837
https://www.lowes.com/pd/United-Solutions-9-72-in-White-Plastic-Bucket-Lid/1000421401
Optional - 1 Spigot - $2
YOU MAY BE ABLE TO FIND THEM CHEAPER THAN ON THE BELOW AMAZON LINKS! Always compare prices before buying to get the best deal.
Big Berkey - https://amzn.to/3tz5asb
Berkey Go - https://amzn.to/33me41A
2 Black Berkey Filters - https://amzn.to/33fZuc3
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**If you choose to use a plastic bucket, just make sure they are Food Grade Type 1,2,4,5 HDPE or PET/PETE!**
If you do not have running faucet water you’ll need to Prime the filter with pressurized water another way before use. If for emergency, prime ahead of time, as in the day you build the unit. Here is Berkey’s $30 primer otherwise - https://amzn.to/33Dl3TP
1 Black Berkey Filter will filter 3,000 gallons of water. Add 2 to your setup, double the filtering timeline to 6,000 gallons of water before the filters have to be replaced, assuming reasonably clear water is used.
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