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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It holds two. No need for a fluoride filter in addition to the ceramic, I believe. Look at the web and still all the chemicals and micro organisms the ceramic candle removes. No need for others.
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You can use 2 filters minimum and four maximum at a time. Don't know why you couldn't use two of each. There's nothing that would prevent it. I'd contact customer service at British Berkfeld to make sure that you'll be getting the benefits from this setup that you hope for. My experience with two filters has been great. Water from the tap here tastes awful but once it goes through the Berkie filter, it tastes great.
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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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It is shipped with two ceramic filters, and is capable of using from 1 to 4 ceramic filters, the more ceramic filters used the less time it takes to filter water. I do not plan on using the fluoride filters so I can't answer that portion of your question.
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The standard filters (black ones) do not filter fluoride. They sell an additional filter called a "PF-2" filter that catches fluoride and arsenic. They are additional in that the additional filters attach to the lower part of the standard filter and work together at the same time. The Berkey I bought included the additional filters, but of course, at an additional price. I think they're something like $40.
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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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The filters on this one do not remove Fluoride, however you can order the fluoride filter and add it on. I got the fluoride filter from cyrstal quest for $50 , added it on and now it removes everything. The system works well. The filters last for 12-18 months depending on use. It is well worth the extra cost for the filter. good luck.
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It comes with 2 filters. They work really well. There is never any order unless I lift the lid.
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yes, you get all four filters, as it lists in the description. 2 black regular filters and 2 white fluoride filters. I really like this filter!
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It comes with 2 white ceramic filters. If you want the black you'll have to purchase them. The ceramic are superior to the black plus they filter the water much quicker
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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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Yes, the PF4 is the correct flouride filter for the ceramic Berkey filters. The PF2 is for the black Berkey filters. If you go to http://www.getberkey.com/british-berkefeld/ they have all kinds of stuff for sale and plenty of information that should answer your questions about the British Berkefeld filtration system components. Great system! I LOVE my Berkey. :-)
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It will remove fluoride if you get the 2 white ceramic fluoride filters with it, or you can order them separately from Amazon.com. WELL worth the money.
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Go to the following link and scroll to the bottom of the page. Fluoride is NOT mentioned in the list. However, you can read all about what this 10-stage filter does. I know it is listed as a 3-stage filter, but it is much more. http://crystalquest.com/reverse-osmosis.htm#Portable%20Reverse%20Osmosis. I hope this answers your questions.
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I have 2 black filters in the upper canister and 2 white fluoride canisters in the lower chamber.
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Yes, if you purchase one with filters for fluoride. The unit can fit up to four filters. You can purchase the unit with the basic filter set or basic set plus fluoride filters. We have well water, so I didn't get the fluoride filters. I hear they work well though.
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Yes, the filter takes out fluoride. That's why I bought this in the first place. The only "catch" - if you want to make sure the fluoride is taken out, you'll need to replace the filter more often, about once every 3 months I think. It will produce great-tasting water for quite a bit longer, but you can't be sure that the fluoride is gone after that. I called them up when I first started using this filter and they explained that to me.
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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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No. You can use between 1 and 3 filters. The more filters you have, the faster it will filter. 1 filter ~ 14 hours. 2 filters ~ 8 hours. 3 filters ~ 5 hours.
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I've only ever had the "ceramic" filters. When I ordered my filters they came with the pf-4 fluoride filters. The ceramic filters are NOT the fluoride filtration system, which is an aluminum-type filtration that attaches to the ceramic ones. There is a very good review about the aluminium filters.