Frequently asked questions
- What are the Black Berkey purification elements made out of and how do they work?
- How often do the Black Berkey purification elements need to be replaced?
- I heard that it is recommended to replace my Berkey water after three days. Is this true if it is refrigerated?
- Are your Black Berkey Purification Elements and Berkey® systems Vegan and/or Kosher?
- How do the Black Berkey Elements handle beneficial minerals in the water?
- Sind die Black Berkey® Elements NSF-zertifiziert? Ich sehe online einen Beitrag, in dem diese Dateien nicht NSF-zertifiziert sind, und ich möchte wissen, warum?
- Should I be concerned about Coliform Bacteria?
- Are the Black Berkey™ Purification Elements or Berkey PF-2™ and PF-4™ recyclable?
- How do the Black Berkey™ Purification Elements handle Chloramine over time?
- How should I store my Black Berkey™ Purification Elements and how long is their shelf-life?
- Black Berkey™ Purification Elements Test Results
- Why do the log reduction levels differ for varying Berkey® element tests? Some laboratory results show testing to greater Log reduction (example: 99.9% vs. 99.99999%) than others.
- Why do your instructions say : “Do not allow filter to freeze?”
- What is the thread size for the Black Berkey™ Purification Element’s Stem?
- What are the washers for the Black Berkey™ Purification Elements made out of?
- Will the Black Berkey™ Purification Elements remove kerosene?
- Do the Black Berkey™ Purification Elements remove lithium?
- Do your filters take out plastic from the water?
- I have found that after filtering when I boil the water or freeze it into ice cubes, I sometimes get little white floating things in the water. What is this ''Floaters''?
- Do your Black Berkey purification elements filter out all the drugs/pharmaceuticals that are in our city-water?
- Why is my PH level higher after using the Black Berkey™ Purification Elements?
- My Water is cloudy after filtering trough the PF2 Fluoride filters? What am i doing wrong? It's been in the system for few days.
- Can I use my Berkey Waterfilter system to purify water from my home dehumidifier?
- The water in the upper chamber of my Berkey system does not drain all the way. Is this normal?
- What are the Berkey filters made of and how can they last for so long time with constant usage ? Can you please explain for me as most filters on the market don't last as long as the Berkey filters. Thanks
- Does my Big Berkey filter Purification Elements remove Glyphosate? I was reading about this and would like to know this thanks. I can’t find this in test results on your page.
- Have been using my system for about 12 months and the flow rate has slowed down considerably. Do I need to replace the filters? Why has this slowed down? Do i need to clean them maybe?
- My friend has a Reverse Osmosis filtering system. How does reverse osmosis and Berkey purifier systems compare? Are Berkey Better then Reverse Osmosis?
- What happens if I use my Black Berkey™ Purification Elements after 3,000 gallons?
- Since the filter has pores fine enough to remove viruses, does it get clogged frequently?
- How does the filter element in the Berkey® system deal with viruses?
- Do the Black Berkey™ Purification Elements remove Chloramine?
- Do your Black Berkey™ elements reduce fluoride in the water?
- Can I use the Berkey® system with softened water?
- I have found in my water after filtering and when I boil the water or freeze it into ice cubes, I sometimes get little white floating things in the water. What is this?
- Do these filters remove calcium etc which create limescale - in other words would they be suitable for my espresso machine which is particularly sensitive to limescale formation?
- Hard Water and Soft Water
- What is the TDS reading of the purified water?
- What should I do if the flow rate in my system is very slow?
- What is the red food coloring test and how do I do it?
- How do I prime the Black Berkey Purification Elements when water pressure is unavailable?
- What is the Micron rating of the Black Berkey™ Purification Elements?
- As oestrogen is far more damaging than progesterone to the body, I would like to know if in fact the Berkey does remove this?
- What should I do to maintain my Berkey system?
- When will you ship my order?
- How fast will my water filter purify tap water?
- How can I store my Berkey PF-2™ or Berkey PF-4™ post filter elements after I’ve used them, but before they reach their life expectancy?
- My Berkey tap is leaking... First it was ok and now after 2 weeks of usage the tap is leaking a few drops where the washer is. Why is this happening?
- Does the Berkey Filters remove Hormones like Estrogen and other types of Hormones?
- Is the MS2 – Fr Coliphage still known to be a good indicator of virus filtration? Do you have tests on any other viruses?
- Is there any danger of bacteria in the water? - We tested on normal strip test and it didn’t show all bacteria was gone? Still showing small amount? Why is this?
- How often and how do i clean the Black Berkey® Purification Elements?
- Bezüglich der PF2-Fluoridfilter - Kann mein hauseigener Wasserfilter oder andere auf dem Markt befindlichen Wasserfilter Fluorid ohne zusätzliche Fluoridfilter entfernen?
- Ich sehe einen Blog / eine Website sagen PF2 Fluoride Filter sind gefälscht und nicht herauszufiltern, wie sie behaupten? Können Sie bitte auf diese Ansprüche reagieren und sind sie wahr?
- When is it time to clean your filters? How often should you clean them?
- Ich habe einen Beitrag über gefälschte Systeme gelesen, die auf Online-Marktplätzen als "Berkey" verkauft werden - bedeutet das, dass mein System nicht original ist? Ich habe mein System vor einigen Jahren bei Amazon gekauft.
- Mein Berkey Filter scheint übergelaufen zu sein und woran liegt das?
- Warum gibt es 2 verschiedene Logos zwischen meinem Big Berkey und Travel Berkey System? - Gibt es einen Unterschied bei der Leistung oder der Funktionsweise?
- I have another question not answered here.
- How do i assemble my Big Berkey Water Filter?
- How can i Prime and Clean my Black Berkey Filters??
- Was ist die Standardgarantie auf Berkey-Systeme?
What are the Black Berkey purification elements made out of and how do they work?Without getting too complex, several methodologies are utilized by the Black Berkey™ purification elements. The elements are composed of a formulation of more than a half dozen different media types constructed into a very fine matrix creating millions of micro-fine pores. The pores are so small that pathogenic bacteria, cysts, parasites, sediment and sedimentary minerals are not able to pass through them. The media formulation both "absorbs" some contaminates and "adsorbs" other contaminates. Next, heavy metals ions (mineral molecules) are extracted through an Ion exchange process where they are essentially electrically bonded to the media. Finally, our filter elements are designed such that each water molecule can take several minutes to pass through the filter elements whereas these molecules passing through other filtration systems pass through those filters in literally microseconds. The longer the water molecules are in contact with any media, the greater the removal of the various contaminates. Top ↑ |
How often do the Black Berkey purification elements need to be replaced?Each element has an expected life of 3,000 Gallons (11356 Litres) or 6,000 Gallons (22712 Litres) for a set of two. Usually replacement is suggested after 7-11 years. Filters needs to be cleaned every 12 months with warm water and a soft brush and primed. (takes not more then 10-15 minutes) Top ↑ |
I heard that it is recommended to replace my Berkey water after three days. Is this true if it is refrigerated?We do recommend replacing or at least ''topping up'' your Berkey water after three days. If the water is in a cold environment, the length can be extended to a week and even a month or longer If water is kept in a Glass jug. This is a conservative estimate for caution. The reason for this is because when you filter your water, the chemicals that inhibit bacteria growth are removed. In more humid environments, bacteria growth can occur quicker. Top ↑ |
Are your Black Berkey Purification Elements and Berkey® systems Vegan and/or Kosher?Technically, in order for anything to be defined as Vegan or Kosher, it must be consumable for ingestion. Our Black Berkey™ elements and Berkey® systems are not consumable. Nonetheless, it is our understanding that these particular products may be considered to be both Vegan and Kosher, by answering the following questions:
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How do the Black Berkey Elements handle beneficial minerals in the water?Click here to learn more about how the Black Berkey elements manage beneficial minerals in the water. Top ↑ |
Sind die Black Berkey® Elements NSF-zertifiziert? Ich sehe online einen Beitrag, in dem diese Dateien nicht NSF-zertifiziert sind, und ich möchte wissen, warum?NSF-Zertifizierungen sind nicht erforderlich, sondern optional. Unserer Meinung nach sind NSF-Zertifizierungen in Bezug auf unsere schwerkraftgespeisten Filtrationselemente in ihrer Anwendung begrenzt. Der NSF-Standard 42 (ästhetische Auswirkungen) und der Standard 53 (gesundheitliche Auswirkungen) gelten speziell für unsere Black-Berkey-Filterelemente. Sehen Sie sich die Black-Berkey-Testergebnisse an. Top ↑ |
Should I be concerned about Coliform Bacteria?Coliform bacteria are not pathogenic (disease causing) organisms but are a natural part of the microbiology of the intestinal tract of warm-blooded mammals, including man. Total coliform bacteria are a collection of relatively harmless microorganisms. Coliform bacteria can be found virtually everywhere – in soil, on skin, on animals, insects, in lakes and rivers, etc. Coliform bacteria are indicator organisms, which are used, in water microbiological analysis. When coliforms are present in unfiltered raw water, it is presumed that the larger disease causing organisms (pathogens) accompany them. A specific subgroup of this collection is the fecal coliform bacteria, the most common member being Escherichia coli. These organisms may be separated from the total coliform and are associated only with the fecal material of warm-blooded animals. Fecal coliforms or E-Coli, is a particular type of coliform bacteria. Their presence in drinking water is more serious than other coliform bacteria because they are disease causing, and also indicate that drinking water has been contaminated by sewage or animal wastes that may contain other disease causing bacteria. Black Berkey™ purification elements have been tested with over one billion E.coli microbes per liter (lawn growth). This contamination level is greater than 10,000 times the colony formation (number of pathogens) typically used when testing a filtration element for its ability to remove E-coli. The results showed no detectable pathogens present within the filtered water (effluent). The water was then incubated. Again, no pathogens propagated and none were detectable when inspected under an electron microscope. For more information about coliform bacteria, please please click here Top ↑ |
Are the Black Berkey™ Purification Elements or Berkey PF-2™ and PF-4™ recyclable?We don’t recommend the recycling of the Black Berkey™ Purification Elements, PF-2s or PF-4s. The shells of the Berkey PF-2™ and PF-4™ are made of Polypropylene, which is Recycle Code 5. Uses of Polypro (for short) include catsup bottles, yogurt containers, margarine tubs & medicine bottles. However, there is no recycle code for the Berkey PF™ elements. As we understand it, a recycle code cannot be assigned since the element is sealed and contains material inside for arsenic & fluoride reduction. To recycle, one would have to cut the element open and remove the material before recycling the plastic shell. The same issue applies to the Black Berkey™ Purification Elements. The complex matrix of materials involved in the manufacture of the BB9 elements does not allow the elements to be easily classified by a single recycle code. In addition, with both of these types of elements, there is no way of knowing what contaminants are in the media after use. Top ↑ |
How do the Black Berkey™ Purification Elements handle Chloramine over time?At this time, NMCL does not have specific testing regarding Chloramine reduction, over time. However, the elements are far more than just standard carbon block or carbon-based elements. While their exact composition is a proprietary trade secret, it can be stated that one major component utilized is high grade coconut shell carbon, as opposed to regular or granulated activated carbon (GAC). Current research information indicates that Coconut Shell Carbon outperforms regular GAC for reduction of Chloramine and other potential contaminants. Another very important factor in Chloramine reduction is contact time. Many regular home filter systems operate under pressure, significantly reducing the amount of time the water is in contact with the filtration media. Since gravity is used for water filtration in a Berkey system, the contact time with the media is much longer. This extended contact time has a direct impact on the media’s ability to reduce Chloramine and other potential contaminants. NMCL is continually exploring additional element testing. One such set of tests currently under discussion includes longevity testing for such potential contaminates as Fluoride, Chloramine, Arsenic, etc. Top ↑ |
How should I store my Black Berkey™ Purification Elements and how long is their shelf-life?It is best to empty both chambers before storing because anytime water is still it becomes stagnant, which means it can produce bacteria. You may consider washing your chambers with soapy water before leaving them to dry. If you have used your elements, you should fully dry them before storing. We offer a tool to assist in both priming and purging. This tool is called a Black Berkey Primer™. The benefit to purging the Black Berkey™ Purification Elements is that they are dried very quickly and cleaned at the same time. Another option for drying your elements is to leave them on a window sill for one to three day and allow them to air-dry. The key is to ensure they are bone-dry before storing them, to prevent any bacterial growth. For long term storage, we recommend sealing the purification elements. This can be done with a storage bag such as a sealable sandwich bag. The elements are extremely powerful and can absorb odors and smoke from the air. By sealing them in a storage bag, they will not absorb any odors from the air. When you are ready to use use your elements, they will need to be re-primed by scrubbing them clean with a scotch brite pad or stiff brush. In theory, the shelf life of the elements is indefinite. Top ↑ |
Black Berkey™ Purification Elements Test ResultsPlease find links below to independent test results of the Black Berkey purification elements. Top ↑ |
Why do the log reduction levels differ for varying Berkey® element tests? Some laboratory results show testing to greater Log reduction (example: 99.9% vs. 99.99999%) than others.“…The quantitation limit of an individual analytical procedure is the lowest amount ofanalytein a sample which can be quantitatively determined with suitable precision and accuracy. The quantitation limit is a parameter of quantitative assays for low levels of compounds in sample matrices, and is used particularly for the determination of impurities and/or degradation products…” REFERENCE: The reduction level chosen is the lowest amount of potential contaminants in a sample that can be accurately determined, given the laboratory test equipment available. This value is determined following EPA protocols and verified by an annual EPA audit. Various laboratories offer different log reduction levels for which they can test. Typically, the higher the log level of testing, the higher the cost per contaminate. In other words, testing to Log 4 reduction levels costs much more than testing for Log 3, etc. It is a function of cost vs what log levels are necessary for customers to determine the effectiveness of our elements in removing a broad range of contaminants. For example, it may cost the same amount to test 200 contaminants at Log 3 (99.9%) reduction, 20 contaminants at Log 4, or two contaminants at log 5. The feedback from our customers indicates that most of them would prefer testing on a broader range of contaminants tested at 99.9% reduction than a much narrower list of contaminants tested at a higher log. In general, 99.9% reduction is sufficient for static contaminants such as chemicals and heavy metals whereas dynamic contaminants, such as biological contaminants, which can multiply, require greater precision testing (higher log reduction). The reduction level achieved can fall above the detection limit or below the detection limit. Either way, the actual reduction levels reported are calculated using the quantitation limit, which provides the percentage reduction levels reported by the individual laboratory. It is important to note that >99.9% reduction denotes that the actual reduction levels are “greater than” 99.9%”, which exceeds the maximum log testing target and implies a greater log reduction is taking place than that which is being reported. Moreover, the human body is a remarkable piece of engineering capable of effectively eliminating many varieties of contaminants. The purpose of water purification it to prevent the body from becoming overwhelmed with such high levels of toxins that the body can no longer effectively eliminate them. It is NMCL’s goal to provide purification and filtration systems that are able to remove and reduce as many toxic contaminants as is possible without removing the healthful and beneficial minerals that your body needs. Top ↑ |
Why do your instructions say : “Do not allow filter to freeze?”We strongly advise against freezing your elements as a general rule of caution. We also advise against storing the elements (even unused) in sub-freezing climates. The concern with freezing the elements is that any cold or freezing water will expand inside in the element, thereby increasing the pore size and ruining the element. Whether the elements are unused or used and fully dried out, a small amount of moisture could still exist inside the element, especially in predominately humid climates. This moisture could expand inside the element and render them unusable. Please note that this recommendation applies to ALL our Berkey® elements, including the Sport Berkey® water filter bottle element. Freezing your element and rendering it unusable will also void your warranty coverage. Top ↑ |
What is the thread size for the Black Berkey™ Purification Element’s Stem?The thread size on the stem of the Berkey Purification Elements is 11 mm. Top ↑ |
What are the washers for the Black Berkey™ Purification Elements made out of?The washers are made of Neoprene Gasket Rubber. However, keep in mind that the washers never touch the purified water. Top ↑ |
Will the Black Berkey™ Purification Elements remove kerosene?Petroleum based products are some of the easiest to remove from water. The Black Berkey™ Purification Elements have been tested to remove the following petroleum contaminants up to 99.9%:
For complete lab results on the Black Berkey™ Purification Elements, please see above. However, please keep in mind that it is possible to overwhelm filtration elements. For example, removing a gallon of kerosene from a 1,000 gallon pool should not be problem (time consuming, but not a problem). Removing a gallon of kerosene from 2 gallons of water & kerosene mixed would probably overwhelm any gravity fed element. Top ↑ |
Do the Black Berkey™ Purification Elements remove lithium?It is our understanding that Lithium is a mineral. The Black Berkey™ Purification Elements do NOT remove minerals. Top ↑ |
Do your filters take out plastic from the water?There are various plastic materials that can be leeched into water and the most common are BPA ( Bisphenol A) and 1,1-Dichloroethane (11-DCA). The Black Berkey elements have been tested to remove both of these plastic materials. Please refer to our lab testing results above. Top ↑ |
I have found that after filtering when I boil the water or freeze it into ice cubes, I sometimes get little white floating things in the water. What is this ''Floaters''?With respect to the little white floaters in the water, it is not bacteria but rather a problem that sometimes occurs with hard (heavily mineralized) water. When water is filtered through your system, the Black Berkey purification elements actually increase the PH of the water. This is healthful as Pathogenic bacteria and viruses thrive in acidic environments and conversely have difficulty surviving in alkaline environments. This is also true inside your body. When the PH level of the purified water is raised, the acidity of the water goes down and the water is no longer able to hold as many minerals in solution. When this happens the minerals begin to precipitate out over time and depending on the mineral composition they will either sink to the bottom or float to the top. This process is known as flocculation and the precipitated minerals are usually referred to as "white floaters". The bottom line is that this is nothing to be concerned about, the white floaters are minerals that were already in your water; they are now simply visible whereas they were previously invisible due to their suspension in an ionic form. Top ↑ |
Do your Black Berkey purification elements filter out all the drugs/pharmaceuticals that are in our city-water?We have no way of knowing exactly what potential contaminants may be is in each city’s water. We do know that our Black Berkey™ purification elements filter out some drugs/pharmaceuticals. Please see above to view our most recent test results. Top ↑ |
Why is my PH level higher after using the Black Berkey™ Purification Elements?When water is filtered through our system, the Black Berkey™ Purification Elements increase the PH level of the water. This is healthful because pathogenic bacteria and viruses thrive in acidic environments and have difficulty surviving in alkaline environments. An environment with more alkalinity does have a higher PH level. The PH level will depend on various factors including what the PH level of the pre-filtered water is. Top ↑ |
My Water is cloudy after filtering trough the PF2 Fluoride filters? What am i doing wrong? It's been in the system for few days.This means there is too much media in your PF-2’s. Otherwise, it’s bacteria build up because you are letting water sit for longer than 2 – 3 days in an area that is too warm for the Berkey. Remember, bacteria thrive in a dark, wet environment and when the lower chamber has no chemicals to protect the water, you’re going to get coliform bacteria start to grow. Make sense? Is this PF2 water or water that has been sitting? for few days? Top ↑ |
Can I use my Berkey Waterfilter system to purify water from my home dehumidifier?Dehumidifiers that use refrigeration will have cold metal tubes to turn water vapor from a gas to a liquid. According to the EPA, stagnant condensate water can harbor biological contaminants, including mold, mildew and algae, especially if the collection bucket isn’t cleaned regularly. These contaminants have the potential for causing diseases such as hypersensitivity pneumonitis and humidifier fever. Evaporation trays in air conditioners, dehumidifiers and refrigerators should also be cleaned frequently. Moreover, the condensate can contain lead and other metal residues from the component parts of the dehumidifier. Unlike distilled water, dehumidifier water is never sterilized through boiling so we do not recommend this. The Black Berkey™ Purification Elements are capable of removing the various potential contaminants that are typically found in dehumidifier water. However, NMCL always recommends using the cleanest water source possible and does Not recommend using dehumidifier water in your Berkey® system on a regular basis. However, IF no other water source is available during an emergency, the water from a dehumidifier could be used, on a short term basis only. Normal Tap water or Rainwater are best to use in your Berkey System. Top ↑ |
The water in the upper chamber of my Berkey system does not drain all the way. Is this normal?Yes it is normal as this is a gravity filters and there will always be a little water left in upper chamber, and not unusual for the last 1.3 cm. to 2.5 cm. of water to remain in the upper chamber. By design the water must pass through very fine micro pores within the elements in order to pass from the upper chamber to the lower chamber. The lower the water level in the upper chamber, the lower the pressure available to force the water through the micro pores. You may have noticed that the system purifies much faster when full than when half full. That’s because there is more water pressure. The only way to remedy this problem would be to enlarge the pores of the filter elements. This would of course, reduce the efficiency of the Berkey purification system. During each cycle the water left from the previous cycle mixes with the water from the current cycle and is then purified. There is no need to be concerned about the excess water during normal use. Should you however discontinue using your filter for a period of time such as during a vacation, it would be best to empty both chambers before departing and leave them upside down to dry on the dish rack. Top ↑ |
What are the Berkey filters made of and how can they last for so long time with constant usage ? Can you please explain for me as most filters on the market don't last as long as the Berkey filters. ThanksMICROFILTRATION The first line of defense is that Berkey purification elements are composed of a proprietary formulation of more than six different media types, all constructed into a very compact matrix containing millions of microscopic pores. These pores are so small that they produce what we refer to as a “Tortuous Path” that pathogenic bacteria, cysts, parasites, herbicides, pesticides, organic solvents, VOC’s, detergents, cloudiness, silt, sediment and sedimentary minerals, foul tastes and odors must travel through. These paths are so small that these pollutants physically cannot pass through them and become trapped, eliminating them from your drinking water. This process is known as microfiltration. ADSORPTION Secondly, our media formulation uses unique adsorption and absorption properties. Adsorption works to create an ionic barrier similar to surface tension. This barrier is perfectly suited to the micro-porous water filter because it effectively allows the tiny pores to block water contaminants that are smaller than the pore size itself. This blocking process is how theBerkey® water filter is able to remove submicron viruses that other brands of water filters cannot, without the use of obnoxious chemicals like iodine or chlorine. Next, the heavy metals ions (mineral molecules) such as cadmium, chromium, copper, lead, mercury, aluminum, and other dangerous heavy metals are extracted from the water through an Ion exchange process where they are attracted to and transformed by electrically bonding to the media. FLOW RATE Finally, Berkey® systems are so effective at removing contaminants from water because of the extremely long “contact period”. Other filtration systems rely on water pressure that forces water molecules through the elements at 60-90 PSI. These water molecules come into contact with the filter media for a mere fraction of a second. By comparison, water molecules passing through the structure of the Black Berkey®elements are drawn gently by gravity and stay in contact with the media for a long period of time. This allows the filter media to be more efficient in capturing contaminants. This advanced technology was developed, refined, and proven through years of diligent, investigative research and testing performed by water purification specialists, researchers, and engineers. The flow rate or time of exposure through the Black Berkey® purification elements has been calculated to yield the greatest volume of removal of viruses, toxic chemicals, and bacteria. Top ↑ |
Does my Big Berkey filter Purification Elements remove Glyphosate? I was reading about this and would like to know this thanks. I can’t find this in test results on your page.Glyphosate is a non-selective herbicide & pesticide. Glyphosate is primarily released into the environment via runoff water and predominately applied as a spray for agricultural purposes. This contaminant has recently become the topic of discussion because of its association with acute or chronic exposure leading to various potential health problems. The EPA has extensive information published about Glyphosate, particularly about it being in drinking water. Black Berkey™ Purification Elements will reduce Glyphosate in your water by greater than 75%, exceeding the laboratories reporting limits. Please check out our Organic Test results as well. Additional resources for glyphosate can be found through the Environmental Working Group and the National Institutes for Health on Google. Top ↑ |
Have been using my system for about 12 months and the flow rate has slowed down considerably. Do I need to replace the filters? Why has this slowed down? Do i need to clean them maybe?No need to change the filters. Unlike other filtration elements, the Black Berkey filters are cleanable and should be cleaned every 12 months and Re Primed. What typically causes the filters to drip slowly is turbidity and sediment clogging the micro-pores of the elements. Simply remove the elements from your system, and clean the Black Berkey element by scrubbing the exterior of each element under medium hot running water with a Berkey Brush cleaner or a Dishwasher brush or toothbrush. (medium hard) It’s simple to do and takes less than a minute per element. Just scrum them pretty hard and make sure you scrum all sides of the filters and then Re prime and set up again. Do this every 12 months. Top ↑ |
My friend has a Reverse Osmosis filtering system. How does reverse osmosis and Berkey purifier systems compare? Are Berkey Better then Reverse Osmosis?Reverse Osmosis uses a membrane which removes many contaminants from the water. It is usually paired with a Granulated Activated Charcoal filter to remove chlorine and many mount under the sink usually. The semipermeable membrane separates many contaminates (which usually have a larger particle size that water) from the water and rejects a large amount of water in the process. The result is a waste of several gallons of water for every gallon filtered and many naturally occurring minerals (including calcium and magnesium) are also removed from the water. These minerals are NOT removed in Berkey systems and this minerals are Essential for our bodies. Most test results and comparison sites do recommend Berkey Filters as No1 filter system on the market today so Yes we recommend Berkey filters instead of Reverse osmosis as the Berkey gives you a perfectly clean and pure drinking water without taking any good minerals out. Also. Carbon filters like Berkey are recognized by the EPA as the best option for removing chemicals like herbicides, pesticides, heavy metals VOCs and all harmful chemicals in our water.. High quality carbon block filters like Berkey will remove chemicals, pesticides, bacteria, fluoride (with PF2 Fluoride filter attachment), heavy metals, nitrate, nitrites and parasites while leaving the essential minerals in the water our body needs.. This Berkey filters are gravity based and can safely transform any type of water into safe drinking water including rain water, pond water. Top ↑ |
What happens if I use my Black Berkey™ Purification Elements after 3,000 gallons?We determine the typical lifespan of the Black Berkey™ Purification Elements by their ability to reduce heavy metals. The breakthrough of heavy minerals can occur at about 3,000 gallons. Heavy metals can leach through beyond 3,000 gallons. However, the elements can be used beyond that point because other reductions continue well beyond 3,000 gallons. Top ↑ |
Since the filter has pores fine enough to remove viruses, does it get clogged frequently?The proprietary filter formulation used in Black Berkey™ Purification Elements makes up for the incredibly small pore size by utilizing an exponentially greater number of micro pores in each purification element than that found in other filter elements. This is the reason Black Berkey™ Purification Elements produce approximately 8 times more water per hour than other elements. While some of the surface pores will clog up from contaminates, it is difficult for such contamination to overwhelm all of the pores and thus clog up the filter. Eventually the majority of surface pores may clog up slowing down the flow rate of the Black Berkey™ Purification Elements. When this happens the filter can be refreshed by simply brushing the outside of the element with a ScotchBrite® pad or toothbrush. This will remove the surface pores that have become clogged. Therefore, even though the filters have such small micro fine pores, the element will not clog up prematurely. Top ↑ |
How does the filter element in the Berkey® system deal with viruses?The micro fine pores are so small that they prevent micro fine particulate such as bacteria, viruses and even food coloring particulate from passing through the tortuous path that water is able to pass through. These contaminates are trapped in the micro fine pores while the much smaller H2O molecules are not. This method separates the contaminates from the purified water. Top ↑ |
Do the Black Berkey™ Purification Elements remove Chloramine?Please refer to the test results above. Brand new black berkey testing results that show the Berkey removes Chloramines, Pharmaceuticals, BPA, Lead, Arsenic and other heavy metals and much more from your water. This highly anticipated round of testing was recently completed. Please see the above answer Top ↑ |
Do your Black Berkey™ elements reduce fluoride in the water?No, in order to reduce fluoride in your water, you will still need to use post filters that work in conjunction with the filters in your system. We have the Berkey PF-2™ Elements which are used in conjunction with the Black Berkey purification elements™ and will remove 99,999% of Fluoride from water. Top ↑ |
Can I use the Berkey® system with softened water?The Black Berkey™ purification elements are designed to remove heavy metals, but will not remove mineral salts, which are added by a water softener. The salt in softened water has the tendency to clog the pores of the BlackBerkey™ element. You can use one of our purification systems on a regular basis by bypassing your water softener to get your drinking water. Most water softeners have a bypass valve or way to get water before it passes through your softener. Therefore, we highly recommend that you obtain pre-softened water directly from the source rather than run softened water through your Black Berkey™ Elements. Top ↑ |
I have found in my water after filtering and when I boil the water or freeze it into ice cubes, I sometimes get little white floating things in the water. What is this?With respect to the little white floaters in the water, it is not bacteria but rather a problem that sometimes occurs with hard (heavily mineralized) water. When water is filtered through your system, the Black Berkey purification elements actually increase the PH of the water. This is healthful as Pathogenic bacteria and viruses thrive in acidic environments and conversely have difficulty surviving in alkaline environments. This is also true inside your body. When the PH level of the purified water is raised, the acidity of the water goes down and the water is no longer able to hold as many minerals in solution. When this happens the minerals begin to precipitate out over time and depending on the mineral composition they will either sink to the bottom or float to the top. This process is known as flocculation and the precipitated minerals are usually referred to as "white floaters". The bottom line is that this is nothing to be concerned about, the white floaters are minerals that were already in your water; they are now simply visible whereas they were previously invisible due to their suspension in an ionic form. Top ↑ |
Do these filters remove calcium etc which create limescale - in other words would they be suitable for my espresso machine which is particularly sensitive to limescale formation?Limescale/calcium is considered a mineral and will be read as such . – With regards the TDS reading and minerals in the water. Our technology does not remove ionic minerals from the water - it does however remove sedimentary minerals. In order to reduce the heavy metals, we use several types of media in our formulation that have a specific affinity for heavy metals. We do not include however, any media in our formulation that would remove beneficial minerals. Because the media formulation does not have an affinity for beneficial minerals such as calcium and magnesium, these minerals pass right on through the elements. When you test the post filtered water with your TDS meter, you are verifying that the beneficial minerals have not been removed. The ppm that is being registered in the post filtered water indicates the parts per million of beneficial minerals that remain in your water. Top ↑ |
Hard Water and Soft WaterWhat is the taste of "HARD" water? and why is limescale building up in my water kettle ?
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What is the TDS reading of the purified water?A TDS meter measures only Total Dissolved Solids or minerals; dissolved solids are simply dissolved minerals in an ionic form. A TDS meter does not measure the amount of biological and chemical contaminates. Black Berkey™ elements are designed to leave the healthful and beneficial minerals in your water and to extract only the unwanted heavy metals such as lead and mercury as well as sedimentary minerals such as iron oxide and aluminum. Therefore, your TDS reading will not change much unless you have a significant amount of heavy metals or sedimentary minerals in your water. Top ↑ |
What should I do if the flow rate in my system is very slow?If you just purchased your Berkey® system and the filters are hardly filtering water, the problem is typically due to high water tension. This high water tension prevents the air from being purged from the micro pores of the new purification elements. Your Black Berkey™ elements need to be primed to purge this air out and allow water to flow through them. Included with your Black Berkey™ elements is a tan priming button and instructions for priming. Please remove your elements from the unit, prime your elements and then install them back in your unit. This should fix the slow flow rate problem. If the flow rate slows down considerably at any time during the life span of the elements, the problem can be easily remedied by re-cleaning the elements. What typically causes the elements to drip slowly is turbidity and sediment clogging the micro- pores of the purification elements. Simply remove the elements from your system and scrub the exterior of each element with a ScotchBrite® Pad or stiff toothbrush. Scrub a section of the element until you see a bit of black on the pads and then move to the next section. This simple process should take only a few minutes. Re-prime each element and then reinstall it in your unit. Your flow rate should be restored. (Never use soap or detergents). Top ↑ |
What is the red food coloring test and how do I do it?The Black Berkey™ Purification elements are powerful enough to remove red food colouring from water. Performing a red food coloring test on your Black Berkey™ Purification elements allows you to ensure that your system is operating properly.. The red food coloring must be artificial food coloring. See here a Link to Original Red Food colouring from USA in our shop https://berkey-waterfilters.co.uk/collections/special-filters/products/artificial-usa-red-food-colouring-10ml-glass-bottle use artificial red food coloring such as McCormick (can be bought here in our store) Find the Red Food USA 10ml bottle in our shop under ''Special Filters'' or similar non-name brand (do not use natural or organic red food dye; as they will not work and give a false fail to this test even through the filters may be working 100%).
If the food colouring is organic or has mineral based ingredients, the Black Berkey Elements will read that as minerals and allow that color to come down. GUIDELINES
PERFORMING THE TEST
IF RED FOOD COLORING IS DETECTED, PLEASE CHECK THE FOLLOWING:
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How do I prime the Black Berkey Purification Elements when water pressure is unavailable?The micro pores on the Black Berkey purification elements are extremely small, in fact they are small enough to filter food coloring out of water. The benefit from having such extremely small pores is greater efficiency at removing pathogenic bacteria and other contaminates. The downside is that too much water tension can require that the purification elements be primed before they will flow properly. When you receive the purification elements, they are dry and air is trapped within the tiny micro fine pores. In certain parts of the world, water has more water tension than in other places and this can change from season to season. The higher the water tension, the more difficult it is for the water to force the air out of the micro fine pores using gravity alone. The pores that have air trapped within them do not allow water to pass through and therefore become an inaccessible passage for the water. This then causes the system to either filter very slowly or not at all. Before traveling to and using the system in an area without water pressure we recommend that the purification elements be primed using the priming button. If this however is not possible and water pressure is not available to use the priming button method, the elements can be primed approximately 50% by using the below method. In other words using this method, the elements will not purify as fast as they will by using the priming button method however they will run significantly faster than if the elements have not been primed at all. The alternate priming method is as follows: STEP 1: If your system is assembled, remove the purification elements from the upper chamber. Next, fill the lower chamber with water, then place the purification elements into the water in the lower chamber, upside down with the stems facing upward, and put a ceramic coffee cup (or something else that will hold them under the water) on top of each purification element stem to force the element down under the water. Let the purification elements soak in the water for several hours. This will force some of the air out of the stubborn pores. NOTE: Make sure that opening in the stems of the purification elements are not underwater as we want the water to be forced through the pores rather than entering through the hole in the stem. STEP 2: The inside of the purification elements should now be full of water and significantly heavier. Try to keep as much water on the inside of the purification elements as is possible as you reassemble the purification element into the upper chamber by keeping the stems facing upward. Empty the water from the lower chamber and place the upper chamber back onto the lower chamber. Immediately fill the upper chamber with water. When the purification elements have water within the bore (inside core), more force is generated to draw water through the purification element. This is because the water that drips out of the purification elements also hydraulically pulls new water into the purification element as the purification element begins to work like a siphon. Thus, in addition to the "Push" of gravity, there is also a hydraulic "pull" and this drastically improves the ability of the water to force the air from the micro pores. The above method is less efficient than priming the purification elements with the priming button but should be about 75-80% effective in clearing the blocked micro pores. Let the water in the lower chamber run to waste and refill the upper chamber with water. Your Black Berkey elements are now primed and ready for use. Top ↑ |
What is the Micron rating of the Black Berkey™ Purification Elements?With respect to the micron rating, NMCL does not use or publish a micron rating for the Black Berkey™ elements for the following reasons: There is much confusion with respect to nominal and absolute micron ratings. An absolute micron rating is one that states the maximum pore size expected within an element. The nominal micron rating is the average pore size within the element. This means that if 90% of the pores are .02 microns and ten percent are 2 microns, one could claim the nominal micron rating as .2 microns, which would imply that pathogenic bacteria and parasites would be totally removed. But in reality the bulk of the water would channel through the larger 2-micron pores and thereby allow both bacteria and parasites to pass through. Therefore a nominal micron-rating claim can be very misleading. With respect to the absolute micron rating, there is also confusion because there are two different standards to determine absolute; in the US the standard is 99.9% removal, but the international standard in 99.99% removal or 10 times greater removal. Clever marketers of products can use the confusion over the above differences to make product “A” appear to be better than product “B” when product B may be far superior in reality. For example, we used to report an absolute rating using the international standard because we have a large international customer base. Several years ago we published a rating on our ceramic filters. A particular company began to publish that our elements were .9 microns whereas theirs were .2 microns. However, our micron rating was based on absolute (international) while theirs was based on a nominal (US) rating. When tested at Spectrum Labs, it was found that at the .2 to .3 microns range our filter removed more particulate than the other brand. Unfortunately many people make their purchasing decisions based on a micron rating that can be legitimately distorted and to a significant degree. Based on the information above, we decided not to participate any longer in publishing a micron rating. Rather, we think an absolute pathogenic bacteria removal rate is a far better gauge because it is far more difficult to abuse. Based on that criterion, the Black Berkey™ Purification Elements remove greater than 99.9999999% of pathogenic bacteria such as E.Coli. To our knowledge, no other personal filtration element can match that capability. Top ↑ |
As oestrogen is far more damaging than progesterone to the body, I would like to know if in fact the Berkey does remove this?I have seen a test carried out by Berkey which shows it removed progesterone in water. The test did not show anything about oestrogens but when I researched water filters Berkey came up as the only filter that removes disruptors as reverse osmosis and ionisations does not. As oestrogen is far more damaging than progesterone to the body, I would like to know if in fact the Berkey does remove this? We don’t claim drug removal from the water. What we do say about pharmaceuticals is in this Faq section above. Wish we could say otherwise – one thing is for sure then that natural progesterone that is formulated without mineral oil or propylene glycol as its wetting agents are incredibly good for men and women. Top ↑ |
What should I do to maintain my Berkey system?
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When will you ship my order?All products are shipped the same day if ordered before 3pm. For UK orders we use DPD who will deliver the following Working Day from dispatch. We will provide a tracking number on the day of dispatch for you to track your consignment on the DPD website. Top ↑ |
How fast will my water filter purify tap water?The system will purify up to 13.3 litres per hour with 2 x Black Berkey filters inside (or 26.6 Litres per hour with 4 x Black Berkey filters inside). In real terms, this equates to approximately 1 glass of water per minute. Top ↑ |
How can I store my Berkey PF-2™ or Berkey PF-4™ post filter elements after I’ve used them, but before they reach their life expectancy?As far as we know, the Berkey PF-2™ Elements can be stored in a refrigerator, short term; but definitely don’t store them in a freezer. If you do store them in this manner, we recommend re-purging the Berkey PF-2™ post filter elements, for up to 1-minute each in both directions, before using them again. Top ↑ |
My Berkey tap is leaking... First it was ok and now after 2 weeks of usage the tap is leaking a few drops where the washer is. Why is this happening?Please tight it harder. That is why it's leaking. Use a screw key to tight it in the back (inside the chamber) You can also turn the rubber washers in the opposite direction and tight it up again. This will work :) Top ↑ |
Does the Berkey Filters remove Hormones like Estrogen and other types of Hormones?We do not have testing for hormones at this time. However, since the Black Berkey® Purification Elements are capable of removing viruses from a water supply, they should be able to remove hormones. See full list in any of our test results. Top ↑ |
Is the MS2 – Fr Coliphage still known to be a good indicator of virus filtration? Do you have tests on any other viruses?MS2 and Fr Coliphage are two separate viruses with two different removal characteristics. That is why they are used as surrogates for other types of viruses. These viruses were selected, by both the EPA and the Military, because of their small size relative to other virus strains and the difficulty in removing both strains. They each are approximates 24-26 nanometers in size which makes them among the smallest of viruses. To see their relative size, we suggest that you visit The University of Utah Cell Size and Scale Chart. These viruses are comparable in size on that chart to the Rhonivirus. Therefore, MS2 and Fr Coliphage are the ideal viruses for use as indicators of a purification systems ability to remove viruses. Special Notes: To understand the difference between the size of pathogenic bacteria and viruses, we suggest the following web link as it will give you a great visual of the difference: The University of Utah Cell Size and Scale Chart. Slide the scale at the bottom to see the size of virus vs bacteria vs other potential contaminates and magnify to greater levels. The fact that Black Berkey® purification elements have been tested to remove viruses to greater than the EPA purification standards suggests that contaminates larger in size, such as bacteria, should also be removed. The MS-2 virus is 24-26 nm in size. The Fr Coliphage virus is 25nm in size. In other words, they are smaller than the hepatitis virus at 45mn and the rhinovirus at 30nm both referenced on the chart. For more information on the MS-2 virus: MS-2 – Wikipedia
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Is there any danger of bacteria in the water? - We tested on normal strip test and it didn’t show all bacteria was gone? Still showing small amount? Why is this?This can be tested yes. But It is extremely important to do the test via professional health lab and not with any kind of strips like u used. Top ↑ |
How often and how do i clean the Black Berkey® Purification Elements?Black Berkey® Purification Elements don’t necessarily need to be cleaned every time one cleans their Berkey® unit. However, this can vary depending on your area and water source. In certain areas, the water is much dirtier or harder than normal, and will necessitate cleaning the elements more frequently, possibly even more than cleaning the rest of the system requires. If your water is muddy or really dirty we advise pre-filtering your water by running it through some type of cloth, ie: shirt, bed sheet, bandanna, etc. before putting it in your Berkey® system. While this isn’t necessary, doing so keeps the cleaning schedule for the elements down by collecting debris that may clog the pores of your Black Berkey® Purification Elements. Top ↑ |
Bezüglich der PF2-Fluoridfilter - Kann mein hauseigener Wasserfilter oder andere auf dem Markt befindlichen Wasserfilter Fluorid ohne zusätzliche Fluoridfilter entfernen?
Warum muss ich zusätzliche Fluoridfilter kaufen? - Warum filtern die Black Berkey-Filter kein Fluorid heraus? - Können Sie mir bitte eine detaillierte Antwort darauf geben, warum ich zusätzliche Filter kaufen muss?
Hüten Sie sich vor Behauptungen, dass Schwerkraftfilterelemente Fluorid entfernen können, ohne, dass separate Fluoridreduzierungselemente, d. h. "All-in-One"-Filterelemente, erforderlich sind. Fluorid ist eine sehr schwer zu entfernende Verunreinigung im Wasser, und für eine langfristige Reduzierung ist eine große Menge an Fluoridreduktionsbestalndteile Die Ergebnisse Das erste getestete "All-in-One"-Filterelement auf Kohlebasis reduzierte Fluorid bei 227 Litern (50 Gallonen) um nur 20,8 % und bei 454 Litern (100 Gallonen) um lediglich 14,3 %. Werfen Sie einen Blick auf die untere Tabelle. Das einfließende Wasser wurde bei diesem Test mit Fluorid bis zu einem Wert von 2,10 mg/L oder höher angereichert. Die Spalten "Fluorid im Abfluss" und "Fluoridreduzierung in %" zeigen die gefilterten Fluoridwerte.
Das zweite getestete "All-in-One"-Filterelement auf Kohlenstoffbasis reduzierte die Fluoridwerte auf 83,7 % bei 227 Litern (50 Gallonen) und auf 64,4 % bei 454 Litern (100 Gallonen). Werfen Sie einen Blick auf die untere Tabelle. Das einfließende Wasser wurde bei diesem Test mit Fluorid bis zu einem Wert von 1,84 mg/L oder höher versetzt. Die Spalten "Fluorid im Abfluss" und "Fluoridreduzierung in %" zeigen die Fluoridwerte im (gefilterten) Abfluss.
Die Quintessenz Während die meisten kohlebasierten Filter anfangs Fluorid reduzieren, nimmt ihre Wirksamkeit in der Regel innerhalb der ersten 50 Gallonen oder weniger drastisch ab. Um eine langfristige Fluoridreduzierung zu gewährleisten, ist ein separater Fluoridreduzierungsfilter erforderlich, da dieser die richtige Menge an Materialien und die richtige Kontaktzeit bereitstellt, damit eine effektive langfristige Fluoridreduzierung stattfinden kann.
Vergleichen Sie die obige Leistung mit den Berkey PF-2™ Fluorid- und Arsen-Reduktions-Elementen, die das Fluorid bei 50 Gallonen um 98,2 % und bei 100 Gallonen um 97,1 % reduzieren.
Werfen Sie einen Blick auf die untere Tabelle. Das einfließende Wasser wurde in diesem Test mit Fluorid bis zu einem Wert von 3,75 mg/L oder höher versetzt. Die Spalten "Fluorid im Ausfluss" und "Fluoridreduzierung in %" zeigen die Fluoridwerte im (gefilterten) Ausfluss. Unter normalen Verschmutzungsbedingungen wurde berechnet, dass die Medien in einem Satz Berkey PF-2™ Fluorid- und Arsenreduzierungselemente Fluorid für bis zu 1.000 Gallonen reduzieren. Stellen Sie das Wohlbefinden Ihrer Lieben sicher, indem Sie NUR authentische Black Berkey® Reinigungselemente und die Berkey PF-2™ Fluorid- und Arsenreduzierungselemente verwenden. Die geprüfte Leistung ist entscheidend, sowohl für den täglichen Gebrauch als auch für Notfälle.
Erfahren Sie mehr auf unserer vollständigen FAQ-Seite oder kontaktieren Sie uns unter info@berkey- Ausführliche Informationen finden Sie auf unserer Seite für PF-2 Fluoridfilter hier Top ↑ |
Ich sehe einen Blog / eine Website sagen PF2 Fluoride Filter sind gefälscht und nicht herauszufiltern, wie sie behaupten? Können Sie bitte auf diese Ansprüche reagieren und sind sie wahr?
Bitte seien Sie versichert, dass es hier nichts gibt, worüber man sich Sorgen machen müsste.
Im Laufe der Jahre haben wir mehrere Personen erlebt, die versucht haben, die Marke Berkey® zu missachten und Artikel/Blogs oder Beiträge in den sozialen Medien ohne rechtliche Ansprüche oder offizielle Testergebnisse verfasst haben, wie dieser Beitrag, auf den Sie sich beziehen. Die Marke Berkey® ist in den meisten Ländern die Nummer 1 im Bereich der Wasseraufbereitung, und diese Marke gibt es hier in Großbritannien und Europa nun schon seit fast 20 Jahren, und es gab im Laufe der Jahre mehrere offizielle und überprüfte Labortests, zu denen wir stehen und die offiziell und überprüft sind. Im Folgenden möchte ich Ihnen alles im Detail erklären. Wenn Sie einen Blick auf die von Ihnen angegebene Website werfen, können Sie erstens sehen, dass die Person, die den Artikel geschrieben hat, am Ende des Artikels eine andere Marke bewirbt. Zweitens hat er kein offizielles Testergebnis veröffentlicht, so dass wir den Testergebnissen auf seiner Website keine Glaubwürdigkeit beimessen können. Im Laufe der Jahre gab es viele verschiedene Beiträge im Internet und in den sozialen Medien von Leuten, die versuchten, die Marke Berkey und viele andere Wasserfiltermarken zu missachten, um ihre eigenen Marken oder ihre Partnermarken/Links zu bewerben. Sie können auch sehen, dass er nur einen Screenshot der "Marketplace"-Website gepostet hat, und es gibt verschiedene Verkäufer, die dort Berkey-Produkte verkaufen, und einige von ihnen sind nicht verifizierte oder autorisierte Berkey-Verkäufer, was bedeutet, dass Berkey-Artikel, die auf Online-Marktplätzen verkauft werden, nicht immer echte Berkey-Filter sind. Leider gibt es heutzutage viele ähnlich aussehende und nicht authentische Filter, die im Internet verkauft werden, und wir empfehlen Ihnen dringend, den ursprünglichen Verkäuferstatus des Verkäufers auf der Marktplatz-Website zu überprüfen und sicherzustellen, dass der Artikel von einem verifizierten Berkey®-Dealer gekauft wurde - die Person, die den Artikel geschrieben hat, muss also nachweisen, wer genau der Verkäufer ist, bei dem er den Artikel gekauft hat. - Es sieht so aus, als ob dieser Kauf von einem kanadischen Verkäufer auf einer Online-Marktplatz-Website getätigt wurde und nicht durch uns oder unser Netzwerk von verifizierten Websites. Online-Marktplätze überprüfen nicht immer die Echtheit von Produkten, die auf ihren Websites von Drittanbietern verkauft werden. Jeder kann alles auf diesen Online-Marktplatz-Websites verkaufen und die Echtheit ist nicht immer garantiert. Um alle geprüften und offiziellen Verkäufer von Berkey zu sehen, müssen Sie auf die Website des Herstellers gehen und auf International Authorised dealers klicken. Wenn nicht, dann hat er möglicherweise kein authentisches Berkey-Produkt oder ein Nachkauf- oder Rebranding-Produkt gekauft, das kein Original-Berkey ist. Bitte lesen Sie hier unseren Artikel über die Überprüfung von authentischen Berkey-Filtern https://berkey-waterfilters.de/pages/kaufer-aufgepasst-echtheitsuberprufung-von-berkey%C2%AE-warnung-vor-falschern Und auch hier https://berkey-waterfilters.de/blogs/news/achtung-juli-2021-gefalschte-gleichartige-und-nicht-authentische-berkey-wasserfilter-werden-auf-marktplatzen-wie-amazon-ebay-und-ahnlichen-marktplatzen-sowie-websites-verkauft Wenn Sie einen genaueren Blick auf die fragliche Website werfen, können Sie deutlich sehen, dass er Berkey zur Entfernung von Fluorid aus dem Wasser empfohlen hat, aber jetzt hat er ein Waring-Zeichen gesetzt und 2 Online-Marktplatz-Partner-Links gesetzt, die ihm im Grunde Geld für eine andere Wasserreinigungsmarke geben, die er auf seiner Website zu verkaufen versucht, indem er die Marke Berkey diskreditiert Fragen zum Ablesen des TDS-Messgeräts im selben Beitrag/Blogartikel Zu Ihren Bedenken bezüglich des TDS-Messgeräts Wenn unsere Kunden ein TDS-Messgerät verwenden, stellen sie fest, dass die Messwerte vor und nach dem Durchlaufen der Black Berkey-Elemente ungefähr gleich sind. Und sie haben Recht. Die Black Berkey-Elemente nehmen nicht alle nützlichen Mineralien heraus. Von den Dingen, die ein TDS-Messgerät tatsächlich erkennt, entfernen die Black Berkey Elemente also nur die unerwünschten Schwermetalle wie Blei und Quecksilber sowie sedimentäre Mineralien wie Eisenoxid und Aluminium. Daher wird sich Ihr TDS-Wert nicht wesentlich ändern, es sei denn, Sie haben eine erhebliche Menge an Schwermetallen oder Ablagerungsmineralien in Ihrem Wasser. Ein TDS-Messgerät misst nicht die Menge der biologischen und chemischen Verunreinigungen. Es ist wichtig, dass Sie sich nicht einfach auf ein TDS-Messgerät verlassen, um festzustellen, ob Ihr Wasser gut ist. Sie können Wasser mit einem niedrigen TDS-Wert haben, in dem sich schädliche Bakterien befinden. Sie können Wasser mit hohem TDS-Wert haben, das vollkommen sicher ist (z. B. reines, unverschmutztes Meerwasser... auch wenn Sie es nicht trinken würden, aber das liegt nur daran, dass das Mineral Salz ist). Stellen Sie also sicher, dass Sie wissen, was Ihr TDS-Messgerät tatsächlich anzeigt. Wir müssen offizielle Labor-Testergebnisse sehen, um besser zu verstehen, womit wir es zu tun haben, aber Sie haben recht, dass ein Teststreifen nicht die optimale Methode ist, um das gereinigte Wasser zu testen. In den Vereinigten Staaten empfehlen wir unseren Kunden, einen Test auf rote Lebensmittelfarbe bei den Black Berkey® Purifiers durchzuführen. - Diese Tropfen und Details finden Sie auf unserer Website. PF-2 Fluoridfilter, der Chemikalien entweichen lässt? - Stimmt das? Wenn der PF-2 Fluoridfilter etwas Gefährliches ins Wasser abgibt, hätte man das schon vor Jahren bemerkt, wenn das wahr wäre. Diese Marke wurde, wie oben erwähnt, auf den meisten Gesundheits-Websites auf der ganzen Welt als No. 1 eingestuft. Und es gibt mehrere offizielle Labortests im Laufe der Jahre, von denen einige auf unserer Website zu finden sind. Diese Tests sind echt und von offiziellen Labors verifiziert Wenn also jemand einen Labortest zu Hause oder in seinem eigenen Labor mit Berkey durchführt, muss er die Marke auf dem Wasserfiltertest, den Labornamen, den Namen des Spezialisten oder Technikers, der den Test durchgeführt hat, angeben, alles muss offiziell und legal sein und die Person muss legitimiert sein, um die Testergebnisse durchzuführen und zu bestätigen Diese Website / Blog-Link, den Sie gepostet haben, ist im Grunde ein Beitrag, der die Berkey-Marke missachtet, und es gibt keine verifizierten Labortests auf dieser Blog-Seite, um diese Behauptungen zu untermauern Es ist äußerst wichtig, dass die Wasserprobe unter Verwendung der Berkey® Wasserentnahmeprotokolle entnommen wurde. (Wenn diese Protokolle nicht genau befolgt werden, kann die Probe kontaminiert werden und ein falsches positives Ergebnis liefern. PF-2-Filter enthalten hochwertiges aktiviertes Aluminiumoxid (Al2O3), das derzeit das effizienteste verfügbare Medium zur Extraktion von Fluorid aus Wasser ist. Das aktive Material in den PF-2-Filtern ist Aluminiumoxid (AlO3, Aluminiumtrioxid), eine anerkannte Methode zur Entfernung von Fluorid, und Aluminiumoxid ist eine inerte Verbindung und hat daher keine toxischen Auswirkungen. Eine inerte Verbindung reagiert chemisch nicht mit lebendem Gewebe. Aluminiumoxid ist kein Aluminium. - Bitte verstehen Sie, dass diese 2 nicht dasselbe sind. Es gibt mehrere Artikel zu diesem Thema im Internet, und wir empfehlen Ihnen, selbst zu recherchieren, wie Berkey Waterfilters und die Leistung von Aluminiumoxid- und PF2-Fluoridfiltern im Vergleich zu anderen Fluoridfiltern auf dem Markt abschneiden. Wir können diese Artikel hier nicht veröffentlichen, da sie von anderen und unabhängigen Unternehmen und Gesundheits-Websites stammen. Dies wird ausführlich von BigBerkey Waterfilters in den USA auf ihrer Website erklärt, mit Referenzen von Wikipedia und der Stanford University in den USA am Ende des Artikels (wir können den Link hier nicht veröffentlichen, da er von einer anderen Website stammt, die nichts mit unserer Firma zu tun hat) - Bitte suchen Sie online danach, da wir hier keine Links von anderen Websites veröffentlichen können Bitte sehen Sie sich die vollständigen und verifizierten Labortestergebnisse hier an https://berkey-waterfilters.co.uk/pages/faqs#black-berkey-purification-elements-test-results Zur weiteren Information: Vor etwa 2 Monaten haben wir dieselbe Frage von mehreren Kunden aus einem Social-Media-Post von einer Dame in Dublin erhalten, die ihren eigenen Wassertest in Dublin, Irland, gemacht hat und behauptete, dass Berkey das Testergebnis nicht bestanden hat, aber als unser Management-Team einen genaueren Blick darauf warf, zeigte sich, dass das Testergebnis nicht einmal zeigte, dass es von der Marke Berkey stammte und kein Kaufnachweis oder Kaufnachweis von einem autorisierten Berkey-Verkäufer gezeigt wurde. - Aus irgendeinem Grund wollte sie auch den Namen ihres Verkäufers nicht veröffentlichen. Wir haben die gleiche Situation hier auf der von Ihnen zur Verfügung gestellten Website/Blog-Seite - wir müssen das offizielle Testergebnis von ihm sehen, wenn er all dies behauptet, sonst ist es sinnlos, dies ernst zu nehmen. Bitte sehen Sie noch einmal, dass die meisten dieser Beiträge Menschen sind, die versuchen, die Marke zu diskreditieren, indem sie ihre eigenen Affiliate-Links oder ihre eigenen Produkte pushen, wie diese Links zeigen. - Am Ende des Artikels können Sie sehen, dass diese Person Affiliate-Links für ihre eigenen Filter veröffentlicht (mit denen sie wahrscheinlich Geld verdient oder die sie selbst verkauft) Und wie bereits erwähnt, hatten wir im Laufe der Jahre viele Beiträge, aber die meiste Zeit sind diese Beiträge von Leuten, die versuchen, die Marke Berkey oder andere Wasserfiltermarken zu diskreditieren und ihre eigene Marke verkaufen wollen. Bitte seien Sie vorsichtig, denn nicht alles, was im Internet steht, ist wahr. Weitere Artikel für mehr Informationen über unser Berkey-System finden Sie hier unten Bitte lesen Sie unsere vollständige FAQ-Seite für alle Details und die vollständigen verifizierten Labor-Testergebnisse. Top ↑ |
When is it time to clean your filters? How often should you clean them?You may consider cleaning your elements on a consistent basis.
The benefit to doing so is that you won't experience a slow flow rate. Cleaning elements on a regular schedule is at your discretion. This is a suggestion, not a requirement. First, empty and disassemble the Black Berkey® Purification Elements from the Berkey® unit. Use a cleaning pad similar to a Scotch Brite Pad or a stiff toothbrush and gently scrub the outside of the Black Berkey® Purification Elements under cool running water. Re-prime the filters. If you’re not familiar with this process please visit our YouTube channel with step by step instructions, here. If you are currently using a water softening system, we highly recommend that you obtain pre-softened water directly from the source rather than run softened water through your Black Berkey® Elements. Please click here, for more information regarding the use of the Berkey® system with softened water. Top ↑ |
Ich habe einen Beitrag über gefälschte Systeme gelesen, die auf Online-Marktplätzen als "Berkey" verkauft werden - bedeutet das, dass mein System nicht original ist? Ich habe mein System vor einigen Jahren bei Amazon gekauft.Wir können NICHT für die Echtheit garantieren, wenn Ihr Berkey-System auf Online-Marktplätzen gekauft wurde. Wir verkaufen unsere Berkey-Systeme NICHT auf Amazon, Ebay oder anderen Marktplätzen. Bitte überprüfen Sie die Echtheit Ihres Kaufs und stellen Sie sicher, dass der Verkäufer autorisiert ist und Originalprodukte verkauft, wenn Sie sich für einen Kauf auf einem Online-Marktplatz entscheiden. Top ↑ |
Mein Berkey Filter scheint übergelaufen zu sein und woran liegt das?Wenn die untere Kammer teilweise gefüllt ist, achten Sie bitte darauf, dass Sie die obere Kammer nicht überfüllen, da dies zum Überlaufen der unteren Kammer führen könnte. Top ↑ |
Warum gibt es 2 verschiedene Logos zwischen meinem Big Berkey und Travel Berkey System? - Gibt es einen Unterschied bei der Leistung oder der Funktionsweise?Der Berkey-Hersteller in den USA hat Ende 2021 ein neues Logo auf einigen Systemen eingeführt und es gibt keinen Unterschied bei der Leistung, den Filtern oder dem System selbst. Top ↑ |
I have another question not answered here.Please feel free to contact us and we will do our very best to help. Top ↑ |
How do i assemble my Big Berkey Water Filter?Please see the Video link below with full instruction on how to assemble your Berkey system. Top ↑ |
How can i Prime and Clean my Black Berkey Filters??Please see the video below Top ↑ |
Was ist die Standardgarantie auf Berkey-Systeme?Standard Herstellergarantie: Für alle Produkte, einschließlich Einheiten, Filter, Teile und Zubehör, wird eine Garantie von 6 Monaten ab Kaufdatum auf Material- und Verarbeitungsfehler gewährt. Für die Reinigungselemente und Gerätegehäuse wird nur eine Garantie von 2 Jahren gewährt, aufgeteilt in 6-Monatsintervallen. Die Garantie deckt keine Schäden ab, die durch Fahrlässigkeit, Unfälle, Systemmissbrauch oder Verwendung nach der Lebensdauer von Black Berkey-Filtern verursacht wurden (Filter werden bei Defekten überprüft). Top ↑ |