Water Softeners and Air Filtration Systems - Which Water Filter

I'd like to get a water filter for my home without breaking the bank. I cannot decide whether to go RO or gravity. I've read pros and cons on each.

For the gravity I've been thinking about the Berkey Light (http://www.bigberkeywaterfilters.com/berkeyfiltersystems-c-1/berkeylightwoled-p-180), which is supposed to be pretty good. Anyone have any experience with it?

Thanks

Berkley has been in the water business for a long time... They are a leader in ceramic filters that are extremely effective at reducing contaminants to around 0.9 microns and maybe smaller.

I am not aware, but very curious, at how they can claim a self-sterilizing technology without chemical or UV disinfection. And would you really want to put river water into it and drink it directly?

Nothing removes contaminants like an RO. Even an el-cheapo RO will be more effective than the best 'filters'. Purchase cost, maintenance; operating costs and effectiveness will be a part of the decision-making process. If you go with an RO, get a quality unit; don't cut corners on your drinking water system.

Andy Christensen, CWS-II

Berkley has been in the water business for a long time... They are a leader in cermaic filter which are extremely effective at reducing contaminents to around 0.9 microns and maybe smaller.

I am not aware, but very curious, at how they can claim a seld-sterilizing technology without chemical or UV disinfection. And would you really want to put river water into it and drink it directly?

Nothing removes contaminents like an RO. Even an el-cheapo RO will be more effective than the best 'filters'. Purchase cost, maintenance, operating costs and effectiveness will be a part of the decision-making process. If you go with an RO, get a quality unit; don't cut corners on your drinking water system.

Andy Christensen, CWS-II

Thanks Andy, good advice. I'll do some more RO research. I'm also eyeing up the black berkeys which are an activated carbon I believe.