Ecofiltro Review Part 2: Unboxing, Setup & First Impressions

Following up on my first impressions, I’ve now unpacked and assembled the Ecofiltro water filter, a 5-litre ceramic water purifier designed for home use. In this post, I’ll walk you through the initial setup, the first tasting, and explain why TDS readings don’t tell the full story. If you’re looking for a plastic-free water filter with a sustainable edge, this may well be it.

What’s in the Box?

As shown in the photo above, the Ecofiltro comes in four main pieces:

A glazed enamel outer container with a metal tap

A porous ceramic filtration element (lined with activated carbon and treated with colloidal silver)

A matching enamel lid

A pinewood stand to raise the container for easy pouring

Crucially, this 5-litre model contains no plastic whatsoever, not even BPA-free plastic. It’s ideal for those avoiding plastic in their kitchen or living off-grid.

Note: Some larger Ecofiltro models do include BPA-free plastic parts (usually in schools or institutional settings), but these are clearly labelled on the manufacturer’s site. My version is entirely plastic-free.

Initial Setup

Assembly was simple: I rinsed the ceramic element, placed it in the enamel container, added the lid, and sat the unit on the wooden stand. The first full filter takes a few hours as the water seeps slowly through the ceramic into the lower chamber.

First Fill & Taste Test

I filled the upper reservoir with tap water, which in my area is high in calcium and slightly metallic in taste. I also used my TDS-3 meter before and after filtration.

Before filtering: 241 ppm

After filtering: 287 ppm

This result might seem counter-intuitive, but TDS (Total Dissolved Solids) does not measure water safety or quality — just the presence of minerals or particles. The Ecofiltro doesn't remove minerals like calcium or magnesium (which are beneficial), but it does eliminate bacteria, microplastics, and contaminants down to 0.8 microns.

Taste Impressions

After filtering, the water had lost that sharp tap-water tang. In its place was a slightly “mineral” taste — not unpleasant, but noticeably different. It tasted fresh and clean, with no chemical aftertaste.

This ceramic water purifier offers a sustainable, low-tech solution for clean drinking water. It may take a while to filter a full batch, but the peace of mind, eco-credentials, and taste make it worthwhile.

Next time, I’ll share how it performs in daily use and compare it directly with my fridge-filtered water. Stay tuned.

6 Months Later: My first impressions were positive, but how has the Ecofiltro held up after half a year of daily use? From filtering stream water off-grid to becoming part of my daily routine at Casa Adora, I share the honest pros, cons, and my final verdict. Read my complete 6-month Ecofiltro review.

More information can be found at Ecofiltro Europe.