I want to move the "Travel" Berkey back and forth from my home to our Motorcoach. I have heard the Black Filters are extremely fragile. Thoughts?
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We use our Berkey in a motorhome. We did find that if we take the filter apart for travel, it is easy to drop the filters, and the stem at the base of the filter that goes through the top compartment will break off easily, rendering the filter completely useless. They don't sell the filters in single, so we had to buy 2 to replace the one. We found if we leave it assembled and put it in the shower when we travel, it travels well. Haven't had any trouble with it falling over and the filters stay protected when they are left in place.
1503809
How often? Daily or what? I'm not sure why you assume the black filters are fragile. However they are held on by screwing them into place and it might be a problem to continually have to take them off and put them back on thus loosening the attachments continually.
1503810
I use the travel berkey in my travel trailer. I empty the berkey of all water and then pack paper towels around the filters to stabilize them while moving the berkey around. Or you might be able to completely take the filters out while transporting. I have not run into any problems.
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As long as they're not in a compromised position there shouldn't be a problem. If you remove them from the Berkey just wrap each in an old clean towel. If you're keeping them in the Berkey, keep the Berkey upright and keep the spigot protected.
131049
We have had our Berkey Light Water Filter System approximately 5 months give or take a day or two!! We have friends who recommended it to us and it was the best product I ever ordered. It is a very economical water filter because there is no electrical hookup...it works by gravity. I highly recommend this product!! I have not had any problems with the durability of the filter..I hope I helped you!
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sounds like the motor is crapping out. i used this thing for a short time and didnt like it and went back to old faithful "whisper 60s", they last forever, work great, are mostly quiet, gotta pull em apart and clean up good every once and a while but they really are the best hang on filters u can get. ive been in saltwater forever and have used EVERYTHING you can imagine, stick with whispers..
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I have always had, used the filters as shown, white, for my Hoover FloorMate. They're pliable, meant to bend some, but hardly flimsy or of poor quality for normal use in the device. I am unaware of any change in replacement filter, wondering if they have so made a change or if you got a filter for a different model accidentally. I do know from your comment, I will avoid the black rimmed filter, direct purchase or if it comes in lieu of an ordered white one. I doubt I helped you as much as you me, so thanks.
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Hi, no problems. everything is fine. It has a good ligth but not as good as the over $1,000 better quality ones. but performs great for my use in offroad.
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We have had our Berkey Light Water Filter System approximately 5 months give or take a day or two!!We have friends who recommended it to us and it was the best product I ever ordered. It is a veryeconomical water filter because there is no electrical hookup...it works by gravity. I highly recommendthis product!! I have not had any problems with the durability of the filter..I hope I helped you!
954700
I'm on vacation right now, but am sure it is warranted for at least one year. Have you ever broken one? I beat the beJesus outta mine!
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There is a video on another Berky product on amazon where a woman records her Berkey 3 years later with rust. Royal Berkey with 2 Black Filters and 2 PF-2 Fluoride Filters
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I use the ceramic filters. At the time they said the red cross and unicef used them. That was good enough for me. I also read a review that said the stem on the black filter broke easy. I don't know if that was true, but I didn't have the money to try it to find out. I prefer tried and true. I LOVE my Berkey with the ceramic filters and they are very easy to clean. One of the best investments I've made for me and my family.
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I prefer the black berkey filters. Everything I read about the ceramic is they are not as good as the black filters. Though, should research yourself by reading up on what they do and don't do prior to purchase to make sure the filter you want to purchase is best for your needs.
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I had mine working perfect for almost a year. But when I took apart the motor the problem was NOT that the motor burned it. Dust had filled the gear box so badly that it stripped the gear of it's teeth. I poured out tablespoons of litter dust build up! Regularly take apart the motor house and clean out the dust and you shouldn't have a problem with it.
985933
The berkey I purchased only included the two black filters. There is a package deal that includes the flouride filters as well as the two black filters.
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I bought the travel berkey and its only two of us as well. It's perfect for two people I think 3 or 4 so long as you fill it up to the top to filter out on time. I added the fluoride filters too. Make sure to do the Red dye test!!!!
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That is right on Moto, relocating the oil filter with a small tube tells me that the oil flow through the motor wold be restricted as it has a greater distant through a reduced area to travel? May or may not impact the engine over the long term. JB
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Both are great, however, the black filters will filter out a little more contaminants than the ceramic. I currently have the ceramic supersterasyl and think they are great. I will be purchasing the black filters very soon, and storing the ceramic in case of emergency. If you have the money, may I suggest buying four black filters. If money is an issue (as it was when I first bought the Berkey) stay with the ceramic (4). You will not be disappointed. Here is a great review comparing the two... http://www.911water.com/Compare-Black-Berkey-and-Super-Sterasyl-Filter-s/69.htm
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that's the least of its problems. when you fill it with water the filters tend to break off of their bases and berkey wont warranty anything. you are better off sourcing filters from amazon of a different brand, buy two food grade buckets and a spout and make your own more durable setup for under 75 bucks.
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If you don't have filters, then you will need to buy them The Berkey Royal normally comes with two black filters. There are four holes for filter attachments on the bottom of the upper chamber. If you only use two filters you need to plug the remaining open holes with the plugs included with your Berkey. I use four filters. Two Berkey Black BB9 Purification filters and two Berkey PF-2 Fluoride/Arsenic Filters. I believe I get the best purification possible with this set-up.