can you have both the top and bottom filled with water at the same time or do you need to empty the top when the bottom is full??
306215
When filling the top, make sure the bottom chamber is not full. If you put more water in the top chamber when the bottom is full, you may overfill the bottom chamber. The Berkey Guy
306216
If you have water in the top when the bottom is full the system will overflow.
306217
When filling the top, make sure the bottom chamber is not full. If you put more water in the top chamber when the bottom is full, you may overfill the bottom chamber.The Berkey Guy
183441
There is a water tray that can be emptied. It did not fill up quickly and I think we only emptied it a few times during the summar.
411613
Yes, it works great just filling up the water from the top. You can then use filtered water if you want.
1254722
The clear top comes off and the re-fill is on the bottom of it, just screw the lid off and fill it up. I would not recommend this unless you are going to use it in a VERY small room.
2245422
It is recommended to empty the water. You can empty the reservoir by pulling to reservoir and turning it over to remove as much water as you can.
2144490
It won't get full to the top, especially if you are emptying it a few times a day. You just squeeze it a little to release the suction and pull it out!
992493
About 3 gallons. They look like they'd hold more, but you really don't want to fill up the top one. When I did, I got water all over the place. By putting no more than 1/2 gal. in the top portion (after the bottom is filled), you should do just fine. I normally add more water right away if I've used a fair amount for something.
972332
I did not use a bottom and it is just fine. Also, if you are going to have a large volume of water pouring in at once there will be less resistance to drainage without the bottom.
593207
You can fill the water reservoir either way. I take mine off and bring it to the sink, I find this easier.
2116269
No, the water tank can only be filled from the top. It's pretty easy to fill though; either remove the tank and fill it in the sink or use a measuring cup with a pour spout. Only takes 30 seconds.
246393
It does fill with water buy we needed to add additinal weight to keep it all the way down. we put a brick on the bottom in the back.
467030
The tank is on the bottom. The top is the fan housing. The top comes off and you fill the base. You can take the tank (the bottom) to the faucet and fill it , but I find it more convenient to use a container that holds 1-2 gallons and fill the base. Walking around with the base full of water is awkward and it is easy to have water slosh over on the floor. Much easier to take water to the machine.
467029
The bottom piece is the water tank. Therefore, you have to lift the top piece and you can fill the water tank from the top.
1990208
It's fine to have the top area also filled with water. It will just eventually drain down as the dispenser is used.
116036
I am not sure about the first two questions...but yes, you can take the water container off to empty it completely. I wouldn't store it with water standing there anyway!
1675155
You can fill it up either way, just make sure you keep an eye on the gauge and slow down when almost full, kind of hard to move when full though, I just fill it with a five gallon tank and make a few trips.
138005
There is only one hole to drain the water. I use both sides for water and it is not heavy when filled to tip the table on its side to dump out the old water.