Are the filters reusable. ? How does this compare to the travel Berkey. Attemptong to sort out the best bang for my buck. This will service only one
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I got the "Big" to serve our needs for culinary water. There are physically bigger ones than the "Big" but they're always out of stock. The "Big Berkey" has holes for up to four filters, I have two in there now. I don't know anything about the "Travel Berkey." The filters last several years if you're only running tap water through them. You can always take them out and clean them off with a plastic scrubby. The one Achilles Heel is that if the water freezes, the filters are ceramic and will crack.
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The filters will last for many years. Scrub them clean with the scrubby side of a sponge on a regular basis is all you need to do. I would NOT suggest using chemical cleaners on the filters.
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I use the EkoBrew Reusable filters. I have been using the same one daily for over a year now with no problems.
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From what I understand you can use either filter in the unit. I love mine. I'm using the one that came with it currently, but then bought the better filter in a six pack at Costco.
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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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Yes you can. I had the same problem you did, none of the stores carry the filter. Mine was a plastic filter, looks like it was made from recycled plastic, not sure, but it worked. These filters are cloth, and supposed to be allergen quality. They are washable, and work much better than the plastic one that came with the unit. I ordered six (two packages of 3), but that was overkill. Still using the first one I took out of the package. One package of 3 should last you awhile.
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This question is on the Berkey web site also with filters info. Sorry I don't have at my fingertips. Filtered water taste great and filters last 10,000 gal. Berkey is stainless steel. Hard to bend or brake. Carry it camping and fill with stream water. It will be OK. Flushing filters are explained in the accompanying literature.
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I have the berkey lite much better as it is transparent.the top part needs cleaning every 2 weeks if using rain or other dirty water. If tap water once a month. The bottom part theoretically remains clean but it's so easy to clean might as well do at same time. Fluoride filter exteriors need cleaning with a wet rag every week as they seem to get a thin film on them. Water seems cooler from the plastic lite than steel ( I have a royal berkefeld)For peace of mind the berkefeld filters, berkey purifies and I highly recommend a lifesaver bottle as this is sterilised and the smallest filtration of the three.Cleaning for the royal is as lite. Hope this helps I have the berkey lite much better as it is transparent.the top part needs cleaning every 2 weeks if using rain or other dirty water. If tap water once a month. The bottom part theoretically remains clean but it's so easy to clean might as well do at same time. Fluoride filter exteriors need cleaning with a wet rag every week as they seem to get a thin film on them. Water seems cooler from the plastic lite than steel ( I have a royal berkefeld)For peace of mind the berkefeld filters, berkey purifies and I highly recommend a lifesaver bottle as this is sterilised and the smallest... » Read More I have the berkey lite much better as it is transparent.the top part needs cleaning every 2 weeks if using rain or other dirty water. If tap water once a month. The bottom part theoretically remains clean but it's so easy to clean might as well do at same time. Fluoride filter exteriors need cleaning with a wet rag every week as they seem to get a thin film on them. Water seems cooler from the plastic lite than steel ( I have a royal berkefeld)For peace of mind the berkefeld filters, berkey purifies and I highly recommend a lifesaver bottle as this is sterilised and the smallest filtration of the three.Cleaning for the royal is as lite. Hope this helps « Show Less
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I don't know. I bought a washable filter along with my unit, when I bought it new. For the cost of a common filter versus the Jet, I would try a standard filter. The worst that could happen is that it would not work, or you could build a frame to mount the cheaper filter in. It may require the cleaning of the inner filter more often, but I don't see where it would damage the unit. Can't see it doing any harm!
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It's my understanding that with proper back flushing and drying the filter will be good for unlimited storage... but hey, for the price, how cheap do we need to be. I have a few that I use on a regular basis and several in "permanent" storage (i.e. go bags). I have reused two of these on a regular basis for well over three months and still feel comfortable with their effectivity. However, I do not filter extremely turbid or dirty water. Such source water I prefilter and let settle before using the straw on them.
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I don't think so. I've taken the filter off and cleaned it pretty thoroughly a number of times, using another vacuum and a brush, and gotten it quite clean. I haven't taken the jump and tried to wash it with soap and water, as I would with a truly reusable filter. Now that I've bought a replacement filter, I will try to wash and reuse the old one I had, but they don't call it "reusable."
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Sounds like you are not putting the filter paper into a "reusable" filter basket If that is what your doing. The paper filter needs to be into the filter basket, do you have one? If not you need to get one
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I have no personal experience with this, but much of the online literature from Berkey states this to be true, especially with the black filters. The only difference I know between the Berkey Light and the regular Berkey is the Light is made from plastic and is see-through. I believe the filtering process would be the same with both units.
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Ther are probably different options, but I've not found them. Even at $90, getting the full set of filters is only a quarter a day. I just replaced mine after about a year, and the unit is working a lot more efficiently. I did find that if you run a hand vac over the odor sensor, it works better too.
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Hi there, according to my family usage (we have 11 people in our home) filling the berkey 1-2 times per day we would expect to change the filters every 3 1/2 -6 years. I looked around on the web a bit and found the same to be true for others. We have had ours for approx. 2 years now and it's still going strong and tasting great. We did put a pur filter on our kitchen sink for filling pots for soup etc. We use the berkey for everyday drinking and for filling the teapot :) - Annalisa
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i just checked, and amazon.com sells them. search: Mr. Coffee BVMC-ZH1B basket filter. i didn't think to use a basket reuseable filter, thanks!
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Hi I have only owned my 3 systems for about 6 months. I bought 1 extra filter and I check them monthly and have vacuumed each existing filters I plan on replacing when vacuuming and wet cloth cleaning does not leave filter clean. To tell you I love these systems! Sleeping so much better at night not waking up congested! Worth every penny. And my downstairs does not smell muggy anymore!
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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.