What is the difference between the ceramic and black filters?
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From the research I did years ago, I believe the black filters have the ability to make undrinkable water drinkable. These are the ones they use after emergencies when the water is contaminated. I know they are more expensive but I wanted the purist water possible and virtually no taste to it. These did the trick for me and lasted quite a while since I was only purifying tap water. The ceramics are basically the heavy metals and such. I have not tried them. I hope this helps.
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Go to the Berkey website as they filter out different things. Black filters are charcoal and filter out certain things while the ceramic filters out different things. Depends on what you're concerned about. I have 4 black filters and the water tastes great as it filters out chlorine. I could filter out the floride with the ceramic but for me, I'm not as concerned about floride as some people may be. Up to you...
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I believe it is the level of filtration you get. The ceramic have a carbon core which will remove many organic compounds (but carbon will absorb these and may not replenish fully when cleaned), whereas the black filters remove these outright. I tested it after I shocked my pool (chlorine levels >20ppm) and the filtered water had 0ppm chlorine and tasted great!
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None, you must choose the type of filters based on your specific ned, such as dust, organic vapors, etc.
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Look at the pic, the black color is hard plastic, the mesh (kind of gold color) is soft metal. This filter is very good. I used it years, don't have any problem with it. Love much easy clean up. Just rinse it Done.
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I think the only difference is the color...I do not like the Starkey filters. They are too small and plug up quickly. Just sayin'
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Both are great, however, the black filters will filter out a little more contaminants than the ceramic. I currently have the ceramic supersterasyl and think they are great. I will be purchasing the black filters very soon, and storing the ceramic in case of emergency. If you have the money, may I suggest buying four black filters. If money is an issue (as it was when I first bought the Berkey) stay with the ceramic (4). You will not be disappointed. Here is a great review comparing the two...http://www.911water.com/Compare-Black-Berkey-and-Super-Sterasyl-Filter-s/69.htm
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i believe so. when i researched these filters, i found them in grey as well as yellow, but couldn't see any difference in their physical make up. hope this helps you.
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There are two different filters the white foam ones and the dark felt ones, I prefer the felt ones
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Sorry, have not used this item yet. On my filter it is supposed to connect to black fitting. Hope it helps.
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The black filters are better per many recommendations. If you have any concerns about contaminants get the extra filter for arsenic and such. It slows the filtration but pulls out heavy metals.
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Honestly I don't know about the black Pentair. My filter system is the beige color as shown in the picture. Sorry I'm not more help.
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After doing a simple search, those do appear to be the correct black filters. They are at least, by appearance, exactly the same as the ones I use in my Berkey.
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Sorry for the late response, i ordered the GE filters but received ULTIMA Brand CBC-10 Carbon Block Filters made in Taiwan. I contacted them and got a full refund and they told me to just keep the filters.
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Yes, they are the same filters. The individual filters do not have a letter at the end. The ones that have a P at the end come in sets of two and the ones with a T come in a set of three. I hope this helps.
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The little black discs are the filters they are about 5 millimeters in size. You are supposed to replace them after each use. You can buy an extra bag of them for $25.
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Since the filter is ceramic, my husband said it would last a long time, unless it got broke. But he did say it could probably be found on the internet. Sorry thats all I know about it.
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NO. PF2 is for the Black Berkey filters. PF-4 is for the ceramic Berkey filters.
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Only Harley-Davidson filters are available in black. Which bike do you have? - Len - 661-245-2000