tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136150101440535605.post4871870619728079942..comments2024-01-23T20:43:07.541-04:00Comments on ~Framboise Manor~: water, water everywhere - and that's a good thing!kymberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02607117635648274823noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136150101440535605.post-62365280323207417282011-11-06T22:30:51.647-04:002011-11-06T22:30:51.647-04:00PracticalP - i have heard that Katadyn filters wor...PracticalP - i have heard that Katadyn filters work very similarly to the Berkeys...but i have no practical experience with them.<br /><br />can you use your swagbuck dollars on a travel-sized Berkey? if not, get whatever you can. i think that for the most part, all water filtration systems will work, at least for the short term.<br /><br />i am sorry that this answer might not be as helpful as you might like. are there any readers out there who can fill in for PracticalP?kymberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02607117635648274823noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136150101440535605.post-51174094886930129292011-11-06T16:21:14.235-04:002011-11-06T16:21:14.235-04:00Oh, I am only getting one hiking-type bottle for t...Oh, I am only getting one hiking-type bottle for the three to share so they will not drink polluted water. I know that is not much water for three, but for now, it will have to do.Practical Parsimonyhttp://www.practical-parsimony.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136150101440535605.post-20154036427219496912011-11-06T16:19:13.605-04:002011-11-06T16:19:13.605-04:00I am thinking about getting a water filtration bot...I am thinking about getting a water filtration bottle for my daughter and two children, one is man-sized, 17. The girl is 10. I was looking at Katadyn because of a recommendation. Can you give me the differences or why you chose the Berkey? Oh, I am using swagbuck dollars, so this should cost me under $100 or I cannot buy it. I am not looking for an everyday use. In NYC if they should ever face a water crisis, I want them to at least have something for a short span. I read the Katadyn filters were easily broken. Can you give me a clue as to merits of either?Practical Parsimonyhttp://www.practical-parsimony.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136150101440535605.post-91863247832473760642011-11-04T04:50:30.477-03:002011-11-04T04:50:30.477-03:00mmasse - i sure do hope you get one - it would mak...mmasse - i sure do hope you get one - it would make an awesome Christmas present!kymberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02607117635648274823noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136150101440535605.post-65937168655455500192011-11-04T04:36:32.735-03:002011-11-04T04:36:32.735-03:00Tango - i am glad to hear that you have both! and ...Tango - i am glad to hear that you have both! and both types of filters - as do we. i wasn't ever a big water drinking person until i got the Berkeys. it's just the idea that i am drinking rainwater i think - bahahahah!<br /><br />Winston - i am glad that you are back - don't you owe me an email??? when i was doing my research years ago - Berkey seemed to be the best system and i am not sure if i heard of Aqua Rain. i wish i had have as jambaloney and i always prefer to buy Canadian and if not Canadian, then American.<br /><br />you have had some pretty tough trials lately. but to come home to mice - oh man that sucks. yep - bring out the soldiers and the big guns!<br /><br />thanks to everyone for stopping by!kymberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02607117635648274823noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136150101440535605.post-79694330349343216002011-11-04T02:39:07.283-03:002011-11-04T02:39:07.283-03:00Howdy Ms. Bunny Ears and Jamb,
I avoided the Berk...Howdy Ms. Bunny Ears and Jamb,<br /><br />I avoided the Berkey and bought the Aqua Rain. The claims were about equal, but Aqua Rain made here (US), not England. Got he big four filter model with lots of filters. Run a lot of water through mine too.<br /><br />Only serious comment is we DO need some mineral in our diet, usually in the water. Just plain rain water often leaches minerals out of our bodies so do pay attention to mineral needs too.<br /><br />I finally got home after all the trials in my life lately. Found I no longer own the house. The mice took over and kicked me out. Of course, you know this means WAR!<br /><br />WinstonAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136150101440535605.post-2730224359226237422011-11-03T21:42:27.597-03:002011-11-03T21:42:27.597-03:00I have a Travel Berkey in my room and a Berkey Lig...I have a Travel Berkey in my room and a Berkey Light (without the light) in the kitchen. We have county water and I swear I can smell the chlorine when I pass by the sink. I have both the black filters and the flouride filters installed. I adore them and I'm not a water drinking fan. Makes the best coffee and tea :)<br /><br />Nice set up you've got there. I'm going to have to find me some rain barrels.Tango's Going Onshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12952742146679076712noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136150101440535605.post-66008708704524439342011-11-03T20:17:16.904-03:002011-11-03T20:17:16.904-03:00Rob - for sure buddy. and just to let you know - t...Rob - for sure buddy. and just to let you know - there are no ads on this blog and there never will be. if i say that i looove a product - it means that i really do. and i love those Berkeys. they have been a godsend to us.<br /><br />so please - think about it, start saving and get yourself one or two. <br /><br />your friend,<br />kymberkymberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02607117635648274823noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136150101440535605.post-12090408652160017082011-11-03T20:06:57.630-03:002011-11-03T20:06:57.630-03:00Good story, something to look into next year after...Good story, something to look into next year after we move.Robhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16800149852939042454noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136150101440535605.post-89373362642977520052011-11-03T18:57:21.862-03:002011-11-03T18:57:21.862-03:00Stephen - i know that our set-up is pretty high-te...Stephen - i know that our set-up is pretty high-tech - bahahahahah! but ya - get yourself a Berkey. the two that we have are called "Travel Berkeys". they come apart in two seconds and go back together in two seconds. so if we ever needed to get out of here for real, those Berkeys would be loaded in the canoe. the Berkeys filter any kind of water. and that's a good thing!kymberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02607117635648274823noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136150101440535605.post-8249453958660082272011-11-03T17:34:56.358-03:002011-11-03T17:34:56.358-03:00I've wanted a Berkey for years and just haven&...I've wanted a Berkey for years and just haven't pulled to plug to purchase. (say that five times fast)<br /><br />Nice setup you guys have.Stephenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09752401490789789451noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136150101440535605.post-19479077137200419662011-11-03T16:05:02.275-03:002011-11-03T16:05:02.275-03:00Tanya - thanks for stopping by - i will go over an...Tanya - thanks for stopping by - i will go over and check out your blog as well! i must admit though - that we love the rainwater best!<br /><br />Flier - get a Berkey! you already know how good they are. and like you say - you can put any water in there and it comes out delicious! the Berkey website gives all kinds of tests to try - like putting wet mud through it and out comes delicious water. or put food-colouring in water and put it through the Berkey - out comes clean, delicious water. of course i tried both of those things - teehee. and it worked.<br /><br />i swear - Berkey should be paying me for all of my advertising!!!!kymberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02607117635648274823noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136150101440535605.post-59781158316574263982011-11-03T15:51:56.640-03:002011-11-03T15:51:56.640-03:00Right now we have one rain barrel. And the water i...Right now we have one rain barrel. And the water is used for our garden. I would love to get a Berkeley water filter system. Right now I have two water bottles that we use for hiking. Fill the bottle, filter is at one end. And squeeze, and drink. They are good for 20 gallons, then you have to replace the filter.<br />I fill my canteen, then fill the bottle. And carry both when in the hill's. I have gotten water from some pretty yucky place's, and the water from the bottle taste's just like it came from the tap.Flier389https://www.blogger.com/profile/17000853030589477067noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136150101440535605.post-5455803325693725652011-11-03T15:20:52.993-03:002011-11-03T15:20:52.993-03:00It would be a hard decision between your fresh spr...It would be a hard decision between your fresh spring water (filtered of course) and your rainwater method! Both sound like great sources of H2O!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03861108457109878599noreply@blogger.com