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velielyn t1_j0b2on9 wrote

https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/big-berkey-water-filter-system/amp/

That's the above mentioned wirecutter article, which outlines failed lab tests. Also in the article is a discussion of the third party certifications that are typical of water filters that Berkey doesn't have. To my knowledge, Berkey claims these are cost prohibitive.

As far as the lawsuit, it was filed by One World Filters. The court filings are messy, it's been dragged through at least 2 states, and I'm not a lawyer. There aren't specific news articles about it that I've found, it's all forum posts and YouTube videos with snipits of court filings. Not great sources, but coupled with independent lab testing and their refusal to pursue 3rd party certification; it seems like a perfectly good reason not perchase a $300+ water filter.

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marty_76 t1_j0atrl3 wrote

Remington. I've also heard good things about Wahl, but I have owned Remington ones for 9 years and they are still going strong. I was just thinking how much money they woulda saved me in that time lol- well worth the $30.

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cherlin t1_j0a3f6z wrote

Reply to comment by cbr090808 in High Vis Winter Jacket by cbr090808

When you say daily use on construction sites what do you mean? Are you doing the work or are you in oversight? BIFL for an engineer will be much different than BIFL for a ground man.

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ratty_mum t1_j09zccl wrote

Joining in on the Lenovo recs. I have seriously abused my Lenovo p51 for the past 5 years. Like running multiple heavy duty programs on it at the same time all day every day. I used to have a MacBook and the Lenovo has definitely stood up to heavy use better and longer.

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Srs_Bizz t1_j09le25 wrote

OP, you're looking for two different things. Find the jacket you like, then layer the lightest-weight large-size hi-vis vest you can find. Trying to do both will severely limit your options. Good luck!

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