what is the difference between these filters and the black ones that came with the berkey?Does the water touch any plastic in this filter?
1818097
the black ones i believe are charcoal filters for taste. i've seen those replacements too. these white ones are ceramic on the outside and charcoal filled. i know that cuz i dropped one in the sink and broke a chunk off the top and spilled some:) the water soaks thru the ceramic and drips thru the plastic nipples there on the bottom. every 2-3 months you brush these ceramic ones off and put them back in to continue using. my first set lasted 12 years before water quit passing thru the bottom half of them-top tank didn't empty past half full if that made sense. hope that helps.
1818098
I guess the black ones are supposed to filter out more stuff but I've tried the black ones and don't like them as they seem to plug up much sooner and are harder to clean than the white ones. The white ones are great and I've been using them for about sixteen years, not the same set but the white filters.
1122584
Hi Tim, Yes they do. The stands are stainless steel wire with rubber feet, and they come in different diameters to fit every Berkey model. Here is the link: http://www.berkeyfilters.com/berkey-water-filters/stainless-steel-wire-stand.html
741983
As far as I know, all the filters are the same except for the water bottle filter. For some reason the part #'s are differeent and make it seem as though they're different filters.
430413
I don't know for sure if that is the case with the nickel, but we purchased our Berkey about 2 months ago and the water filtered from the tap is much better than directly from the tap. Our tap water has an odd taste, always has. Full up the burley that goes away. My children (5 & 7) get upset with me when the water goes empty. I never even made them or explained what it was or what it does. They just prefer it over the filtered, chilled water from the fridge or the tap. They seem to like room tempature water also.
523514
Berkey's come with carbon filters, the Ceradyn doesn't, but the Gravidyn does. Carbon gets used up faster, so you will have much less of a filter life. Most people just use a Brita pitcher (or equivalent) if they want a carbon filtered water after (for taste and aroma). I personally chose the Ceradyn for long filter life as its ceramic inpregnated with silver, and its used by missionaries around the world. You can put river water in this thing and have it come out clean.
142022
The Brita Soft Squeeze that goes with these filters. I use tap water in mine, and it makes the water taste better than bottled, in my opinion. Using a refillable bottle is good for the environment and it saves me money. That makes me happy.
1807328
The Big Berkey can take up to 4 filters total in any configuration that you choose. I just received 2 black filters with my purchase because I thought that would be all that I needed...and so far am very happy. At this time I am only interested in filtering bad smelling and tasting city water...it does excellent to get rid of the smell and taste that we experience here.
2269262
The Berkey filters trap particles as small as food coloring. So yes, they trap viruses too. The filters are really big so it takes a long time for one to clog completely. The black or white (black are better) filters sit in the top tank. You can also get white plastic accessory filters that remove metals and certain chemicals, and they hang down into the lower tank. Here is a website that will answer all your questions about the filters better than I can: http://www.directive21.com/faq/
2030236
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.
1552239
Yes, and a lot more. Go to www.BerkeyFilters.com for answers to all your questions. We have had our system for years now, have replaced the PF-2 (fluoride & other contaminants) twice now, but the black filters can last a very long time - just need to be cleaned periodically with a 3-M pad. It's the best system on the market, least expensive to purchase and least expensive to operate, and can be used outside (camping, emergency water needs, etc.). Nothing better available; we very highly recommend it.
68879
According to bigberkeywaterfilters.com yes the plastic used is BPA free. I'm sure it says this elsewhere as well but wanted to give you a quick source to check yourself as well. The filtering system removes 99.99 percent of BPA which may be in the water supply you are adding to the system for filtering.
789771
Yes. We have the Royal Berkey with 2 black filters & 2 white filters. The info listed on Amazon for each filter tells you what they remove. Also you can go to the Berkey web page for addition info. We are very happy with the taste & smell of our Berkey filtered water.
880677
I buy these disposable ones they are plastic and they ARE the filter. They work great for me. Can use one for a whole pack or more.
1963617
I have used the 40043 for several years then bought the 40042 four pack this year. The only difference that I can tell is that the 40043 comes with a flexible hose, and I have several, so I use them with these filters. There is no difference in the quality of the water that I can tell! The 4 pack is a great buy.
280782
No, no such thing on the Berkey website, indicating that the shower filter has to be replaced entirely. It is not like a Brita water filter.
829883
Yes they do. They come with everything you need to change the filters in your Berkey.
1546047
Sorry for late response. Don't know what kind of filters the other models take since I only have the dome one. I've actually been rinsing out the filter after one week with super hot water & re-use it for another week. Wish I could soak them in bleach, but afraid the smell would remain. But rinsing does remove the misc. fur that gets caught in the filter.