FAQ
Berkey Sytem
- Black Berkey Purification Element Specifications
- How should I store my Black Berkey® Purification Elements and how long is their shelf-life?
- Berkey PF-2™ and PF-4™ Fluoride Reduction Media
- When and how do I clean the Black Berkey® Purification Elements?
- Do Black Berkey® Purification Elements Reduce Bromate?
- Does Hydrogen Peroxide Harm Black Berkey® Purification Elements?
- Do the Black Berkey® Purification Elements Reduce Dioxane?
- Do the Black Berkey® Purification Elements remove cyanobacteria associated with algae blooms?
- Do the Black Berkey® Purification Elements Reduce Sulfuric Acid?
- Do Black Berkey® Purification Elements Remove Chlorine From My Pool Water?
- Do the Black Berkey ® Purification Elements remove the microscopic parasites that cause giardiasis and cryptosporidiosis?
- Heavy Metal Test Results : Gravity Fed and Counter Top Systems
- Do the Black Berkey® Purification Elements remove plastic fibers from the water?
- Do the Black Berkey® Purification Elements have silver in them?
- How do I transport my Berkey system?
- Do the Black Berkey Purification Elements remove GenX?
- Is the base of the Black Berkey® Element Purification Element BPA free?
- Do the Black Berkey® Purification Elements remove healthy minerals or electrolytes?
- Do the Black Berkey® purification elements remove estrogen from water?
- Will Berkey Systems remove Chromium from the water?
- How are the Black Berkey® Purification Elements able to remove radiologicals for their full lifespan?
- Berkey® Water Systems and ORP
- What are the Black Berkey® Purification elements made of?
- Can I use my Berkey® system to purify water from my dehumidifier?
- The water in the upper chamber of my Berkey system does not drain all the way. Is this normal?
- When and how do I clean the Black Berkey® Purification Elements?
- How do the Black Berkey® Purification Elements work?
- More information on Black Berkey® Purification Elements and cyanobacteria.
- Do your Black Berkey® Purification Elements remove Glyphosate?
- How long can Berkey water be stored and what is the best method?
- I heard that it is recommended to replace my Berkey water after three days. Is this true if it is refrigerated?
- Are your Black Berkey® Purification Elements and Berkey® systems Vegan and/or Kosher?
- Why do your instructions say : “Do not allow filter to freeze?”
- How do the Black Berkey® Elements handle beneficial minerals in the water?
- Should I be concerned about Coliform Bacteria?
- Why do the log reduction levels differ for varying Berkey® element tests? Some laboratory results show testing to greater Log reduction (example: 99.9% vs. 99.99999%) than others.
- How should I store my Black Berkey® Purification Elements and how long is their shelf-life?
- Are the Black Berkey® Purification Elements NSF certified?
- What is the thread size for the Black Berkey® Purification Element’s Stem?
- What are the washers for the Black Berkey® Purification Elements made out of?
- Will the Black Berkey® Purification Elements remove kerosene?
- Do the Black Berkey® Purification Elements remove lithium?
- Why is my PH level higher after using the Black Berkey® Purification Elements?
- What happens if I use my Black Berkey® Purification Elements after 3,000 gallons?
- Since the filter has pores fine enough to remove viruses, does it get clogged frequently?
- How does the filter element in the Berkey® system deal with viruses?
- Is the MS2 – Fr Coliphage still known to be a good indicator of virus filtration? Do you have tests on any other viruses?
- Do the Black Berkey® Purification Elements remove Chloramine?
- Do your Black Berkey® elements and Super Sterasyl™ Elements reduce fluoride in the water?
- How often do the Black Berkey® Purification Elements need to be replaced?
- How can I tell if my filters are working correctly?
- Can I use the Berkey® system with softened water?
- What is the TDS reading of the purified water?
- What should I do if the flow rate in my system is very slow?
- What is the Micron rating of the Black Berkey® Purification Elements
- Why is it necessary to purge the Berkey® Post Filter elements?
- How should I store my Berkey PF-2™ or Berkey PF-4™ post filter elements?
- Does the post filter media contain some amount of cyanuric acid, or is the media washed using cyanuric acid prior to packaging?
- There is a bubble that forms on top of my Berkey PF-2™, near the area where it attaches to the Black Berkey® Purification element in my system. Does this mean it is not working properly or needs to be tightened more?
- If NMCL’s recent test results show that the Black Berkey® Purification Elements reduce Fluoride, then why do I need the Berkey PF-2™ Post Filter Elements?
- Are the Black Berkey® Purification Elements or Berkey PF-2™ and PF-4™ recyclable?
- If Arsenic is removed using Black Berkey® Purification Elements then what is the need for Berkey PF-2™ Elements?
- I understand that the media used within the Berkey PF-2™ elements is activated alumina. Is that the same thing as aluminum?
- I have high PH in my water; will that reduce the efficiency of the PF-2™ Elements?
- What are the dimensions of the Berkey PF-2™ and Berkey PF-4™ Elements?
- I installed my Berkey PF-2™ Elements but my water is a bit cloudy and why does it have a funny taste?
- What is the warranty on the Berkey's?
- What is your return policy?
Sport Berkey
- Why do your instructions say : “Do not allow filter to freeze?”
- How do I clean the bottle of my Sport Berkey® Portable Water Filter?
- How do I remove mold and mildew from the straw in the Sport Berkey®?
- What is the plastic composition of the Sport Berkey® components (bottle, cap & straw)?
- What is the maximum temperature that the Sport Berkey® can be stored at? I want to put it in the trunk of my car and need to know if it would be too hot.
- Can I filter boiling water through the Sport Berkey® for making hot tea?
- Do you make a fluoride reduction filter for the Sport Berkey®?
- I am having difficulty drawing water out of the straw of my new Sport Berkey®. Is something wrong?
- Can I put my Sport Berkey® in the refrigerator?
- What is the capacity of the Sport Berkey®?
- What is the capacity of the Sport Berkey®?
- Can I clean the filter in my Sport Berkey® filtration bottle?
- How do I know when 1,000 gallons has been filtered and when its time to replace the Berkey PF-2™ Elements?
- What is the life of the Berkey PF-2™ Elements?