How many filters does this model hold? I would like to also use the fluoride filter, can I use two ceramic and two fluoride?
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I will try to post an interior and exterior photo of the chamber. It has the capacity to hold 4 filters, but comes with just 2 ceramic.
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I am using four. Two in the upper part for the water, and two in the lower part for fluoride. There are some good videos on utube that might be beneficial for you to watch. I love my Berkey!
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Good questions. Please allow me to refer you to the real authority on water purification. Bill Yost of Flat Fish USA can answer your questions regarding the ceramic water filter. I recently purchased a number of these filters through my city. I have confidence in his advice.
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The package I ordered specifically called out the two black filters plus the two fluoride filters - however, when it arrived, the white fluoride filters were not in the shipment. I called Amazon and they sent out a pair of fluoride filters separately. It works great - highly recommended.
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This particular listing does not include the fluoride filters. The PF-2 fluoride filters are a separate filter add-on, which hang below the BB9 black filters. You can find the Berkey travel combo that includes the black and fluoride filters here: Travel Berkey Water Filter with 2 Black Berkey Filters and 2 PF2 Fluoride Filters
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No it does not remove fluoride, you can purchase the B2 fluoride filters as an add-on they screw onto the bottom of the candles. You can also get this system with a candle that does filter fluoride and a wider range of contaminants than these ones do it is the Aquacera CeraMetix filters. Here is a link to it http://www.amazon.com/Aquacera-Gravity-CeraMetix-Fluoride-Filters/dp/B00BAVCBCI/ref=aag_m_pw_dp?ie=UTF8&m=A1X3W2JNZWTU48
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It comes with only two filters. There is ports for four filters, but only comes with two. You can add up to four if you want for faster filtration.
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Hello, the unit can use up to 4 filters at a time, each one has a life of 3,000 gallons, I hope I helped you, have a nice day.
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I bought the ceramic filters because they can just be cleaned. Ceramic has been around a long time as a filter. I am very happy with them and you can see what they filter, even out of tap water, then use a brush and clean them. The black plastic say they filter a small percentage more, but I like the durability of the ceramic.
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I use it to remove fluoride and chlorine. Some contaminants are particles that are too small for this filter to remove.
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It comes with 2 filters and you can order more from Amazon or Satechi.net.Thank you,Satechi Technical Support
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I checked another site since there weren't any specifications here and it does NOT filter out flouride http://www.fridgefilters.com/ge-fqsvf.html
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One cartridge is made specifically for Fluoride Removal....which is specific, as normally, only RO system handle Fluoride. I am sorry you are not thrilled with my answer, but please understand I only understood that you wanted to know what the difference was in the filters, and this is a 2 cartridge systems which can be eventually mixed and matched as desired, and with a variety of filters for different needs. Thank you, jacques
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I don't know what you mean by "how many filters" - I just bought the GE FQSVF of 2 containers and had my super install them. What do you mean??
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When looking into the Doulton site, this is what I found:Fluoride: Most Doulton filters will not remove fluoride. However, optional fluoride filters can be added to those filters. They screw onto the stems of the ceramic filters, and when installed will be hanging below the top chamber. Add on fluoride filters are not needed when the system is used with the CeraMetix all in one ceramic and fluoride filter.
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Both filters work about the same, but the black filters last a lot longer than the ceramic ones. You will still have to use the separate fluoride filters with both of them.
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The filter will not remove salts in the water, so it'd be safe to assume that fluoride also will not be removed. You need a reverse osmosis setup for fluoride removal. I'd like to see an answer from Lifesaver on this just to be sure.