I am running water through my Berkey SS for the first time. Is it going to take days for it to process the water? Sounds very slow...
864615
Mine was the same and caused me much concern at first. Just brush off the filters and wait until they become saturated. Within a couple days mine sped up to where it will now fill the reservoir within four hours or so. Been using it for a year now with no problems and am completely satisfied.
864616
No. Mine took a few hours to run through the first time. Then get rid of that water and begin again for water to drink.
864617
It is very slow you just have to let it do its thing. I have had mine for over a year and I really like the taste of the Pure water.Gerald
864618
No, it may take an hour or so for the whole bottom container to fill up with filtered water, but certainly not days! It depends on how muddy the water is though. If the water has alot of particles in it, it could take longer.
864619
Nope fill your container as night will be able to have filtered water by morning about eight hours.ditto lawdawg exactly what you should do
864620
It is slower than other, plastic filters I've had. After a few uses is seems to hit a rate of filling up in an hour or two. But then after a few more months, it started slowing down significantly. I took out the filters and gently scrubbed them with a soft brush as per instructions, put them back in and now it is back to normal. The more filters you have, the faster it will go. Mine came with two but had the capacity for four so I ordered and added the extra two. I tend to fill mine up before going to bed at night. Works great!
864621
A gallon of water will take approx 45 minutes with a big berkey filled to the top. - Berkey Website
1334512
Are they brand new filters or are they used? If they are used, you might want to take them out and scrub them with this sponge and try again. Most of the time it should only take about 6-8 hours to process 2 gallons of water. It depends a lot too on the type of water you are using. Is it extremely dirty or hard city water? When I tried to filter city water it took FOREVER...If so that may be the issue. Try filtering spring water from the store and see if you have better results.
2098895
Same experience here, slow pouring but still viable years after purchase. Our local water is quite hard, with lots of calcium from our limestone aquifer. Wondering if I should give it a vinegar soak?
799957
Hi. Did you allow water to run through te filter for 10 mins? In the installation instructions it dates you should flush the filter for 10 mins prior to first use. I hope this helps.
803304
I've never timed it but it does take awhile. I fill the top at night and have water in the morning.
907885
run water thru a couple of times when you first get it and make sure you are using distilled water. Wait till completely heated and a good stream of steam is coming out before placing infront of a client. Try using the ozone for a fuller stream of steam. I haven't had any problem with mine Check all conection are tight.
412524
I don't understand the question. it seems to be a slow flow system, if that is what you allude to. water keeps running, and it will never be a heavy flow
29656
You have to a few hours if just installed..what's happening is that regular water pressure in trying to Squeeze tap water thru 3 water filters...that's why they give you a 3 gal holding tank..it keeps 3 gals in reserve because it takes a while to recharge the system...give it about 3-4 hours...you're going to love it..
2222803
I'm guessing you didn't get enough water pressure through those two ceramic filters to start with or else you have the muddiest water. I've had my Berkey for 2 years now and it also is starting to slow down. Haven't even taken the filters out yet to give them a rinse off. I swear by my Berkey. Pure bottled water taste and hopefully purity and the filters just keep on going.
297642
Hi friend. Did you let the water run for 5 min after initial installation the fist time? It is in the correct position. Also make sure the filter is on the right position. If this keep happening then I believe that it is defective. I hope not.
54261
It does take a while, but then it is very consistent. Could you pre-heat it with hot water & speed up the process by boiling the water in a kettle? Maybe use a bit less water? Mine takes a while too, I think it is just because it is a very solid devise and also I'm using it on a small gas ring.
955005
The filters micro-pores sometimes get clogged up with calcium deposits or other stuff. I take my filters off and scrub the outside with a white scotch-brite pad. Then I run a lot of water through the filters, priming them at least 60 seconds. Berkey recommends doing this if the flow rate slows. Not sure about sediment, but I would try cleaning the filters, as above and then see if it clears up. Good luck
1402766
I concur with most of the others here regarding the time. It takes mine almost exactly 5 minutes to fill the tank from empty to 180psi (I never go the full 200).
1731677
It takes a while actually a lot to filter....first you need to let the water go through the filter for 30minutes Did you do that? Than you putvthe pieces together.....in the beginning its takes more time than regular i think
1459636
Not really it's more for filling a reservoir of some sort. It takes 24 hours to put out 100 gallons. So it's slow. But good for my frig.
938372
What I do is fill the entire canister with water from my tank. Then I prime a couple of times. Then I wait for the suction to build up in the canister ( about 2 mins.) when I see the water trying to move in the tubing I start priming. It will take about 10-15 pushes on the prime button before it starts working on its own. Also make sure the lever between the two inlets is in the right position.
203027
It took quite a bit of pumping to get water the first time I used it. Make sure the pick up tube is far enough down in the water. Also could be a defective pump. Hopefully this was helpful.