Gravity-fed Water Filters- a heck of a deal

Many of you may remember my post a few years back about how I made my own home-made water filter and a few have asked about where to get the parts (especially the tap) and how to seal it up good.  It's a good project and I highly recommend it for the industrious types.  Just purchase the materials and the filters from Berkey or from another respectable filter company and your in business.  In my quest for more knowledge, I set out to find out who made the best filters.

Well, I did some investigating and discovered that, while Berkey is a good system, it is: 1. A foreign company, 2. Not been modernized for decades, 3.Owned by a very large company and most importantly, is 4. NOT the best filter on the market.  (I still own mine and love it however)

After much research, I believe that Aqua Rain is the best available (best filtration, small business, American made, and made to modern standards.)  I contacted Cindy and she told me even more about the company and sent me some charts to explain just how good it is.  Besides all this, when I found out that the US MARINE CORP endorse and use this product, I knew it had to be good. 

 It's been tested and demonstrated to a 7.7-log (99.999997%) reduction of MS2 colophage virus with no detectable break-through. EPA standards only require a 4-log (99.99%) viral reduction with Polio virus and Rota virus. No other ceramic in the world has demonstrated these levels of performance.  Check out their website for specific questions and performance standards.

So, I decided that I want one for back up and that I also want to sell it on my website (www.year-supply.com).  But, my first order needs to be at least 5 units. And I need your help.  I want to put together a group of at least 5 orders to get the ball rolling.

If you're interested, check out the products here: http://naturalfilters.bizland.com/store/
and subtract $20 (subtract $5 for the replacement parts- except the faucets, those have zero mark up).  That will be the price you pay (including shipping).  I doubt you will find a better chance to purchase high quality water filters at an incredibly low price.  After my initial order, the price will be going up- this is just a ONE time offer.

I want to give everyone the chance to get their finances in order and prepare for this sale, so the deadline is October 1st.  Paypal me your order and any questions you may have.  In the event I don't get 5 orders, I will return your money on the October 2nd.  If I do get 5 orders, then I will send in the order and it will be drop shipped to your door within 3-5 days.

Spread the word- this is a good deal for everyone.  BTW this is (Model 404) the same product being offered at Nitro-Pak for $349.99.  Some websites like HomeStead Products are listing it for $291, but then they hit you with shipping charges and they only except checks and money orders!  Then there's the internet grocer who sells it for $309.00 plus  $14.00 shipping.

BUT- if you order it from me on the first order BY 1 OCTOBER 2011, I will sell it for $300 delivered!

Compared to Black Berkey's inferior 4 element system at $363 plus shipping, this is a great deal.

Okay enough sales talk from me.  I'm thinking about heading back up to the property this weekend to start work on the front porch.  Weather should be nicer this go-round.   I also got the lid remade for the stove.  I hope to have enough pipe and materials to get it installed too. 

Trip report & pics

Well, I was relieved to see that everything was still there. No signs of disturbance and there wasn't even any spiderwebs or critters in my cabin. The weather is still crazy hot- I got up there about 11am and by 5pm I think I was suffering from heat exhaustion (dizziness, chills, fatigue). So, I stripped down and hosed myself off (only to be bitten by horse flies!). Oh, well, I survived.

Unfortunately, my new stove did not make it there in one piece. I must have hit a bump or two going there cause the top part of my stove is MIA. I've measured it and plan to get a 1/2" steel plate for a replacement.

I chopped some wood with my maul (very dry and it splits easy) and tested out the new Husky chain saw. Here's some advice- make sure that the chain is tight before you start it. I assumed that the factory had it tight- they did not. I worked on the wood pile for a few hours both days till the chain got dull, then packed it up. I have a sharpener, but didn't feel like sawing any more wood.

I made measurements for a front porch and for steps to the big door on the side. I also plan to put fiber board (the kind you can stick tile to) on the walls and floor around where the stove is. I also measured out the stove pipe I need- I'm going to go straight up.  (That yellow 4x4 is my kids'. That's my outhouse and 4x4 trailer in the background.)  I also used both my 4-wheeler and truck to pull out some stumps that were in the way.

I did see a big doe up there when I was four wheeling. I spooked her and she just looked and me for a second and then bounded away. Just 1 more month and she'll likely be on someones dinner plate!

Dinner was rice and beans.  Breakfast was pancakes.  Lunch was a can of jambalaya.