“Caspian” Stoneware Water Filtration Crock – 2.4 Gallons
$430.00
The “Caspian” stoneware water filtration crock—where fashion meets form. Each crock is a unique handcrafted work of art. Inside, the CeraMetix® Ceramic Filter Candle removes bacteria, aluminum, arsenic, cadmium, chloramines, chlorine, cysts, fluoride, lead, mercury, nickel, radionuclides, silver, tri-halomethane, VOC’s, zinc, pharmaceuticals, and more. The “Caspian” 16 inch clearance means it can fit underneath a cabinet.
- Gravity fed filtration system: enjoy pure water on tap, anywhere in your home. No power or running water required. Great for lake houses and cabins, for filtering pond and river water, for emergencies, or for removing what municipal water companies miss.
- Save hundreds of dollars a year when you ditch the bottled water
- Crock, stand, and filters are made in the USA
- Water Crock Height with Stand*: 16″
- Capacity*: 2.4 Gallons (Top: 18 C. Filtered: 21 C.)
- Flow Rate: See our Flow Rate Info
- Two Filters Included.
- Your choice of 4 glazing styles.
- Your choice of ceramic or hand-forged steel stand for easy dispensing.
*Dimensions are approximate. Each crock is hand made to order, resulting in subtle variations.
Luz Arpino (verified owner) –
We purchased this wonderful, simple water filtration system after we spent hundreds of dollars on a Glacier Bay under-the-counter water filtration system from Home Depot. Less than a week later the water was not flowing from the RO filter. In order to run the system we required to also purchase a sediment filter, because the RO filters kept clogging faster than expected. After about 10 months we were forced to purchase a second sediment filter from GE after Home Depot discontinued supplying the sediment filters for the Glacier Bay system. Then they no longer were stocking the GB RO filters either, they were only available on-line. We were spending $50.00 per month on just the sediment filters & RO filters worked only for a month before we put in the sediment filter and again in 6 months ($70.00 X2). We had the RO system under the sink for just under a year when the cost was becoming so burdensome that my husband finally ripped it out. In total we were out just over a $1000.00 on the failed Glacier Bay RO system & 2 sediment filter systems, RO filters & multiple sediment filters.
I especially didn’t like that the sediment & RO filters were encased in plastic and were not recyclable given that they were being replaced so frequently. I also was perturbed that Home Depot simply discontinued stocking both the system & filters. I felt like I was being held hostage to constantly changing systems at their whim.
After removing the system our water tasted very chlorinated and I was looking again for another system that was simple, like clay systems I had seen in YouTube.
After doing a search I came upon the Water Filter Crock system and loved it’s simplicity, that it was made by artisans here in New York & it’s lovely appearance.
We have had it 3 weeks and had to scrub the filter one week earlier than indicated due to the high amount of sediment in our water. After a quick rinse in a bowl, we soaked it for 1hr and put it back in & it flowed good as new.
The water tastes clean & fresh and everyone that comes to see it comments on how beautiful our crock is. It flows fast enough to be used all day for making coffee, ice cubes, drinking water & even filling the dog’s bowl. It is paying for itself in quick time and it’s simplicity of use is as refreshing as the water it renders.
I would highly recommend this beautifully made & simple product to anyone.
Chris Bemis –
Thanks Luz, I’m glad you are enjoying your crock! Let us know if you ever have any questions. Best!
Ann Griffith –
I’ve been searching for a new filtration system for quite some time. Our refrigerator filters are expensive and always leave our water with an “off” taste! The counter top systems look too unattractive to place in my newly renovated kitchen.
I came upon the Smyth Cid water crock and loved the way it looks – but would it work?
After talking with David I took a chance and could not be happier with my decision! The water tastes clean and pure, even after sitting in a mason jar by my bed overnight! The crock looks amazing and family and friends all comment on how delicious the water is.
Very happy with my crock – super easy to clean and the filters work!
Thank you David and Judy!!!
Chris Bemis –
Thank you, glad you are enjoying your crock!
kotarf (verified owner) –
This is a fantastic and unique product. I was originally concerned that it was too novel and possibly experimental and was instead surprised to find a very well designed and convenient filtration system. The crock itself is stunning in design and color, and looks every bit as good if not better than in pictures and frequently elicits discussion.
The filter candles purge a wide range of contaminants and metals, and the device itself requires no electricity nor running water. The ceramic candles seem quite close to being on par with an RO filter while being orders of magnitude more convenient. I do own an RO filter too which I use to fill pitchers with, yet with this thing’s capacity I could probably live without them.
I can only think of a few enhancements. I had to name the most important desired improvement I would say it would adding some sort of breather membrane to the upper reservoir. Such a membrane or vent would need to be water-proof but not air-proof. Due to the nature of the design, a small pool of water will remain after filtering from the upper reservoir since not all water is able to pass through the ceramic candle’s surface and there is a plastic connection between the upper and lower stages. While the ceramic candles are laced with silver for anti-bacterial purposes, the upper reservoir over time becomes quite unsanitary due to the buildup of contaminants and the fact that it is often still water. If the upper reservoir was exposed to air, this pool of water would likely be much smaller. I can’t really knock off a star for this because it doesn’t inhibit nor degrade the core functionality of the crock. Second and less importantly it would be nice if the nozzle of the ceramic candle was not made of plastic. RO filters have a similar issue where the internals corrode over time, leaching plastics and plastic chemicals into the system. Perhaps a silicon based nozzle could be used in its place.
The Bads:
* The upper reservoir can become unsanitary due to an over-contaminated and still pool of water
* There is some plastic in use within the system, which may corrode over time
* It’s not entirely clear when to replace the ceramic candles; it’s more straight-forward with other filtration systems
The Good:
* Striking color and design pattern
* Entirely handmade
* Ceramic material (minimizing corrosion and leaching)
* Very convenient, being gravity-fed with no electricity or running water required