How many gallons of water is the filter good for?
1474799
The packaging for the filter claims that it is good for 100,000 gallons. I'm assuming they are expecting you to be filtering fairly clear water and cleaning the filter regularly. If I get 10% out of my filter I'll be happy.
1474800
The mini I think is for 100,000 gallons The regular I think is for 1,000,000 Don't quote me on either, it should tell you in the description
1474801
Do the math. Unless you live outdoors you will die before this filter needs to be replaced.
1474802
Filters around 1 million gallons, honest. It works though. tried it on the waters in Bangladesh and Maldives (filtered salt water) still works great. Don't squeeze the bag too hard, too fast. I'm finding they sprout leaks quicker with the force used...FYI
1474803
The mini I think is for 100,000 gallonsThe regular I think is for 1,000,000Don't quote me on either, it should tell you in the description
1474804
With proper maintenance they say 100,000 gallons . Even 10% of that makes it an awesome filter.
1474805
They claim 100,000 gallons. In terms of backpacking usage that's a lifetime.
1926500
I'm pretty sure it's perfect for you 20 gallons , I use one for a 30 gallons tall on a DIY trikle 10 gallons filter.
885641
We bought our Berkey about a year and a half ago, and we're still using the original filters. We have three kids under four, and we refill our reservoir every two to three days. Conservatively, that means we may have filtered somewhere in the neighborhood of 1000 gallons in a year and a half. If I recall correctly, each filter is capable of filtering up to 3000 gallons, so we should have several years ahead of us just looking at the numbers. However, it's probably a good idea to change the filters regularly. It's been a few months since we did the food coloring test. We've been considering getting new filters for good measure, but our filtered water still tastes fantastic. Just writing this makes me want to chug a few glasses of water.
226264
The ProPur dome filters are rated to filter an average of 3000 gallons each. For a family of four using a gallon of water per person, per day, that equates to a little over 2 years per filter. A 2 filter system would last 4 years.
538242
Per ZeroWater's website: Though we are lab-certified for 22.5 gallons per filter under the strictest conditions, our customers with tap water near 200 TDS tell us that one filter will treat about 30 gallons of water before seeing a reading of 006 on their TDS meter. The lower the TDS, the longer the filters will last. You need to test your water to know for yourself.We are a household of 2 and our water tests at about 300 and we change the filter about every five weeks.
25915
I believe its 500 gallon or 6 month filter. I change mine every 6 months even though I don't use nearly the 500 gal. limit You can tell by taste when the filter is going bad.
1909734
This particular filter is 10,000 gallons but how do you know when you use 10,000 gallons, right? I use it mainly in my composting so I think it should last me quite a while. Also, if you get this one, and have to take it off your hose, lets say, to wash your car, keep the end with no filter pointing up as the charcoal will spill out. I hope at least some of this info is beneficial.
1947195
Don't know the actual gallons, but we travel full-time in our RV and use ours full-time. Camco recommends changing the filter every 3 months, but in our experience I only change it out every 4 to 6 months. We probably average about 18 gallons per day with a burst when we do laundry. Hope this helps.
625831
750 to 1000 gallons then replace, I use it for the pool and fish tanks we have well water. I strongly recommend after each use you backflush the filter.
2046109
The capacity is going to depend on the quality of the water you are filtering. I used one cartridge to supply all drinking water for two people in South America, Burma, Nepal, Thailand and pacific islands since 1998. Total days used was around 180. Only got a new cartridge as travelling with small children now and the other was around 13 years old. Always filtered local tap or stream water and never got water related illness. 0.4 micron retention, 180 gallons in specs but I got over 280 gallons and still fine.
538241
I have always used 2 filters at the time.For two people they usualy last about 70 gallons(36 cents/gallon). It depends on the reading you get on the tester from your tap water. Mine is about 240 ppm.I am thinking of purchasing right now a Berkey filter unit. They are a little more expensive but a set of 2 filters($107) works for about 600 gallons(18 cents/gallon). You also have an option for an extra set of filters to remove arsenic and fluoride. Check out their website at www.bigberkeywaterfilters.com.I hope this will help. Drinking clean water is very important.
780053
It depends on how you are plumbed. If you have a single line which does both, you only need a single filter. If you want to know about volume, the filter is rated for a specific number of gallons. You will have to use your judgement as to how much water per day you are using. Good luck!
1918295
That depends on the rate of filtered water gallons used and proper use of the filter system. Warm/hot water will ruin the filter if allowed to run through on filtered setting. If one person is using the filter for drinking/cooking purposes at a rate of 1 gallon per day, the 200 gallon filter will last you 200 days. Additionally, if two people are using the filter for drinking/cooking purposes at a rate of 1 gallon each per day, the 200 gallon filter will last 100 days. So, just approximate the number of people using the filter system, multiplied by the amount of filtered water used by each person per day, then divide into 200. That depends on the rate of filtered water gallons used and proper use of the filter system. Warm/hot water will ruin the filter if allowed to run through on filtered setting. If one person is using the filter for drinking/cooking purposes at a rate of 1 gallon per day, the 200 gallon filter will last you 200 days. Additionally, if two people are using the filter for drinking/cooking purposes at a rate of 1 gallon each per day, the 200 gallon filter will last 100 days. So, just approximate the number of people using the filter system, multiplied by the amount of filtered water used by each... » Read More That depends on the rate of filtered water gallons used and proper use of the filter system. Warm/hot water will ruin the filter if allowed to run through on filtered setting. If one person is using the filter for drinking/cooking purposes at a rate of 1 gallon per day, the 200 gallon filter will last you 200 days. Additionally, if two people are using the filter for drinking/cooking purposes at a rate of 1 gallon each per day, the 200 gallon filter will last 100 days. So, just approximate the number of people using the filter system, multiplied by the amount of filtered water used by each person per day, then divide into 200. « Show Less
1053378
According to the manufacturer it will filter approximately 300 gallons of water or 6 months. In my experience the water flow starts to slow down when the filter needs replacing. Another way to ensure that you replace it at the right time is to write the date of instillation on the filter with a black marker.
964574
My last filter went 198 gallons then blew up. However, I think it is our water quality and the age of the system. The first one I used worked for the whole lifr as expected.
1356409
I don't know the exact number of gals it can filter, I used it for 7 months, and it (4 pcs) works very well so far. I am happy with this product.
1720327
I think that the Brita filters I used to buy said 30 gallons. I change mine when it seems to run slow.