Its been almost 2 days & inner filter still feel very damp. My outer filter is completely dry. How long does it take for the inner filter to dry?
1549736
I never wash the paper filter but everything else. I have washed a paper filter though in the past and luckily it was durring the summer. In 2 days In 90 degree heat it dried. I would make sure it in a dry environment and put a fan on it and rotate the cylinder every couple hours to get dried in about a day.
1549737
Every time I wash mine it seems to take several days to dry. Setting it where sunlight hits it helps. Once I set it on front on a fan but it's too cold outside to run a fan on the house right now.
161076
I live in South Florida, so when I wash the filters I set them in the sun. It usually takes most of the day to dry. Make sure you shake out as much water as you can and put in a warm area. It should be dry in 6-8 hours.
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
801656
Mine was barely moving when I first got it. I tried everything and then finally decided to clean the main filter. After I did that it started working great. Hope this helps.
657173
Yes, I have seen this at times. Usually when the filter has been dry a long time. Here is what I have found helps.1 I soak my filter in a large glass of filtered water for 40 minutes before I start using it. 2 I never allow my filter to be out of the water. 3 I refill after taking some out, rather than let the pitcher become empty. Doing this has helped my filters work better.
1139048
Hi,I used my first pure filter and in about two weeks it was super slow..it started out fine AND THEN IT TOOK FOREVER..I DONT KNOW IF I SHOULD EVEN BOTHER PURCHASING MORE NOW THAT I READ YOUR REVIEW..IM GONNA CALL CUSTOMER SERVICE.
27919
I just went through this issue as well, with the New and Improved filters...as Special Etc mentioned, it was because I hadn't pushed down on the filter enough to create a seal. I could actually see water leaking out the bottom, in addition to it pouring out the 4 holes. After pulling it out, re-inserting it and pushing it down hard, it sat much better and the filtering was back to normal again.
470941
I wipe off as much of the filter by hand first, then I spray it with a garden hose outside. The filter can take quite a bit of water pressure so you can clean it thoroughly this way. I just leave it in the sun for a while to dry. The filter dries in an about an hour or two if you totally saturate it with water. I'm still using the original filter. I've cleaned it this way about 15 times and it still works great.
386605
Good news I tried something I took mine and rinsed it a few times under warm water then washed the whole thing in warm soapy water now it's nice and clean and good to go, it's all dry now so washing didn't ruin it. I couldn't get the filter out of mine either my friend has one same thing
369066
It depends on how hard your water is in your area. There are additives that you can buy that will keep the filter from becoming saturated with deposits, but I think most filters are good for two to three months of intermittent usage. Just check the filter to see if it is building up too much hard water deposits and not retaining its original flexibility and moisture wicking ability.
1559817
I think that you will know EXACTLY when the filter needs changing! Your skin will feel itchy and dry. It will be a very definite change in your skin!! If you put in a new filter and your skin feels the same way, then take out the new filter and put the old one back in. It saves money if you test this way.
1535517
It will be a bit cloudy for a little while until the filters get rinsed thru well enough. Be sure you have completely drained the tank once if not twice. A water tester will help you verify that it is working. Ours was cloudy for a little while but quickly became very clear.
1580391
You can do a second dose after 48 hours, so I think the tablet needs no more than 2 days to work. I replaced the filter with no water change, I did 50% couple of days later. The directions could be more explicit...right?
52621
The filter is an integrated part, that is a permanent piece.Just pull up and out, then rinse let dry and re-insert
955004
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
2151851
Socked the filter in warm water for 3_5 hours and shake it and use it it will work fine also clean the ceramic filter on top with scraber thx
629483
It mainly depends on how dirty is the air in your place. I replaced mine (the main expensive filter) after 3 years. But I think I could easily have stretch out to 4+ yrs. As far as the outer dust filter, I replace it annually or just wash and use. There was no instructions on that.
38341
Get some Caffezia and let the filter and column soak for a couple of hours.You can't see inside but everything will be clean & shiny.