does it remove fluoride?
1552234
Yes, if you purchase one with filters for fluoride. The unit can fit up to four filters. You can purchase the unit with the basic filter set or basic set plus fluoride filters. We have well water, so I didn't get the fluoride filters. I hear they work well though.
1552235
Fluoride filter is not included with that standard filter set, it can be purchased separately. Here is the. Link to Berkey filter specs. http://www.usace.army.mil/usace-docs/eng-manuals/em1110-1-1905/c-2.pdf#search='frost%20depth'
1552236
If you buy the additional white fluoride removal filters sold by Berkey. They work great
1552237
You have to purchase a separate filter for fluoride. Would you like to purchase my Berkey at a lower price? It does not work for me where I live with my well water.
1552238
It claimed to remove fluoride with the special filters, which you buy extra. I bought the filters, because removing fluoride was a huge priority for me. The Berkey never removed fluoride, or anything else. In addition to problems with the seals (they're cheap and don't tighten down properly), the filters themselves were faulty. I did water tests, and the Berkey removed nothing, and it left the water tasting more chemically than it does straight from the faucet. I followed all of the instructions to the letter. I'm still angry about it.
1552239
Yes, and a lot more. Go to www.BerkeyFilters.com for answers to all your questions. We have had our system for years now, have replaced the PF-2 (fluoride & other contaminants) twice now, but the black filters can last a very long time - just need to be cleaned periodically with a 3-M pad. It's the best system on the market, least expensive to purchase and least expensive to operate, and can be used outside (camping, emergency water needs, etc.). Nothing better available; we very highly recommend it.
1361752
I hit the wrong button. I should have said "no." Fluoride is a difficult thing to remove from water, and gravity carbon filter systems may not be the most efficient or effective way to do the job. If you use a gravity water filter system that has carbon in its operation, a more accurate word would be reduce rather than remove. Carbon is generally not the accepted media for fluoride reduction
778071
Carbon filters do not remove fluoride, that is correct. Reverse osmosis will remove fluoride and special fluoride removing filters will also remove it. We have a 3 stage and a 2 stage big blue system that use fluoride removal activated alumina filters. They remove fluoride from 70-94% depending on your levels and flow rates.
314890
There are many filters on the market that remove chlorine and other particulates, but the Omica Shower Filter that I purchased is one of the few that claims to remove fluoride, too. That is why I bought it, but I have not had it tested. If I find that it does not remove fluoride, I will not purchase another.
102768
Yes it does remove fluoride, but they don't advertise it as such - it has been independently tested - check it out; http://thepeopleschemist.com/best-fluoride-filter-how-to-remove-all-fluoride-and-chlorine-compounds-from-tap-water/
636985
As far as I know, it does not remove copper. It is primarily for removing chlorine and fluoride.
762683
Here is the answer from Zerowater's FAQ:"Q. Does the ZeroWater filter remove Fluoride?A. ZeroWater filters are not certified for the reduction of fluoride however fluoride is an inorganic compound. The TDS meter is designed to detect inorganic compounds. Fluoride levels in water are usually around 2 to 4 ppm, which will show up on the meter as 002 to 004. So when filtered water reads 000 it is not likely that fluoride is present in water."
551549
No. It absolutely does not remove chlorine or fluoride from your water. In order to do that you need a reverse osmosis water system, or go the cheap route like I have for the last 10 years, and get a water distiller. They cost about a 100.00 dollars. Takes 5-6 hours todistill a gallon and mine has lasted 10 years. They're not exactly convienient, but I make drink and use about 2 gallons a week and Brita filteted tap water besides that. For the record I just threw my 80.00 zen water filter in the dumpster 2 nights ago. In addition to not actually altering the pH in any measurable way, it removed very few particulates when compared with my tapeater. Avoid this manufacturer. The technology is useless. My Brita works way better. Again: only R.O. or a distiller will remove fluoride and chlorine. BTW the reason I finally the it out was because the spigot broke irreparably. I would use it simply to store actual filtered/distilled water in it and it looked cool.
2013946
Do you mean floride. It removes chlorine. I don' believe floride is removed. A reverse osmosis filter system does. I don' believe there is a perfect filter system,
1417506
It will filter fluoride as is... Great unit... I have really enjoyed mine...
102769
The only gravity fed picture water filter that does advertize fluoride removal is Clearly Filtered. That filter removes the heavy metals as good as Zero Water, and in addition also removes >90% of fluoride. I wish Mike Adams of Natural News would test to verify this manufactures claim and I wish Amazon would resell Clearly Filter Water Pictures.
2223644
I don't see that anywhere for the black filters that come with it, but there are white filters that say that fluoride is removed.
102770
Zero water is NOT certified for the reduction of fluoride however fluoride is an inorganic compound and the filter DOES remove it. You can see that the TDS meter reads zero after your water is filtered indicating all inorganic compounds have been removed. It DOES remove the fluoride! Hope this helps!
2136073
Hi Jessica, This Filter does NOT get rid of Fluoride, although it eliminates some, I was also concerned Jessica, but being the internet guru I think I am, could find no simple answer...Also, if you get the Sodastream, thinking that you can bubble the water, at the same time, you take the PH out of the water.Can't win, but I do feel Energized, more Oomph, and Heath-yer.
203332
I do not recall reading about it removing salt and fluoride, but I am not a hundred percent sure. There is a valve that attaches to the sink female or male head, so you will not have to remove anything to wash your hands. To acquire filtered water, all you do is pull out the pin. Very convenient, not bad looking on my countertop.
2166663
It requires a special additional filter to remove fluoride. Of course the filter system is going to remove everything else in your processed/packed flavor drink and leave you with just plain water. You would have to ask yourself what is the point of recovering water from store bought juice drinks. There are cheaper and simpler sources of water for purification.
1969365
Don't know for sure but it gets rid of chlorine and chemicals etc. and purifies the water so would think the fluoride would be eliminated also. We don't need it in our water anyway.