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randymatt | 05-23-2007 01:28 PM
Water Filter Question Looking at the Berkey Filters. Anyone know the best filter element(s) to use, I like the idea of the ceramic ones with silver but the black one seems to be better (costs more). Super Sterasyl Ceramic Filter Elements are the world's finest ceramic filtration elements, impregnated with pure silver to be self-sterilizing. Flow rate will depend somewhat on which system they are in (Big Berkey, Royal Berkey, Imperial Berkey or Crown Berkey) because the deeper reservoirs of the larger systems create greater water pressure against the ceramic elements. Each element will purify up to 2000 gallons, depending on water turbidity (silt, etc.) Black Berkey� Purifier Elements are the world's most powerful gravity filtering solution, certified to eliminate pathogenic bacteria to the EPA's "7 Log" purification standard of 99.99999% reduction. Elements are easily cleanable with a Scotch Brite� pad under running water, and each element will purify up to 3000 gallons of water (6000 gallons per set of two.) BTW: Why do all the sites selling them say this? "Gravity units not available in Iowa or CA." :wazzup_sg

Large Sarge | 05-23-2007 01:51 PM
Re: Water Filter Question Jim McCanney had nearly an entire hour on berkey water filters last week, I did not listen to it all. but they cover a lot of info on them Download File JamesMcCanneyScienceHour_May_17_2007.mp3 2) Streaming Version of MP3 7 meg file using real player ... click on link below (will only play on "real player") Streaming JamesMcCanneyScienceHour_May_17_2007.mp3

randymatt | 05-23-2007 02:08 PM
Re: Water Filter Question Quote:
Originally Posted by Large Sarge (Post 616263) Jim McCanney had nearly an entire hour on berkey water filters last week, I did not listen to it all. but they cover a lot of info on them Download File JamesMcCanneyScienceHour_May_17_2007.mp3 2) Streaming Version of MP3 7 meg file using real player ... click on link below (will only play on "real player") Streaming JamesMcCanneyScienceHour_May_17_2007.mp3
Thanks Large Sarge I'll check it out.

platinumdude | 05-23-2007 10:30 PM
Re: Water Filter Question You been at Berkeys website? They have info on priming. Is is best to have it primes before tshtf, or preserve the filters and dont prime until you need it? http://www.berkeywater.com/FAQs/10v_priming.html

Antonio | 05-24-2007 08:34 PM
Re: Water Filter Question I`ve bought a Travel Berkey a month ago.I`m very happy with it but the flow rate has decreased significantly after only a month of use,that tells you a lot about NYC water.

Goldhedge | 05-24-2007 08:49 PM
Re: Water Filter Question Quote:
Originally Posted by randymatt (Post 616284) Thanks Large Sarge I'll check it out.
How about giving us a report on what you find?

Baphomet Jones | 09-04-2007 07:40 AM
Re: Water Filter Question Not to sound like a broken record, but what about distillation?

AlterEgo | 09-04-2007 08:00 AM
Re: Water Filter Question I made my own from 5 gallon buckets and Berkey filters using the instructions found HERE Also Here's the cheapest place to buy the "black filters". To bad they are out of stock right now.

Ghost Recon | 09-04-2007 10:31 AM
Re: Water Filter Question Always take a good look at the competition....

Antonio | 09-04-2007 10:34 AM
Re: Water Filter Question Quote:
Originally Posted by AlterEgo (Post 722613) I made my own from 5 gallon buckets and Berkey filters using the instructions found HERE Also Here's the cheapest place to buy the "black filters". To bad they are out of stock right now.
Do you think the plastic in 5 gallon buckets may leech chemicals?

AlterEgo | 09-04-2007 01:46 PM
Re: Water Filter Question Quote:
Originally Posted by Antonio (Post 722771) Do you think the plastic in 5 gallon buckets may leech chemicals?
Not if they are "Food Grade". The ones with the #2 in the triangle. I set it on a 30 gallon (new) drum and allowed it to discharge right into the drum. Also I have it set up just as the link shows for everyday use. We use about 3 gallons a day in the summer and the water doesn't stay in the bottom bucket that long. Best tasting water I have ever drank, period. AE PS: I'm not dead yet, and I have been using it for over a year now.:shocked_ma:

Ash_Williams | 09-10-2007 02:15 PM
Re: Water Filter Question I have a Big Berkey. I got it about a 1/2 year ago, and have been filtering tap water for all my drinking and cooking. I haven't had to scrub the filter elements yet and the flow rate is plenty fast for my purposes. It uses the black elements (which also contain silver, as far as I know.) I also stuck on a pair of those PF2 things to take out the fluoride. The thing is stainless steel, very simple, easy to keep clean. Apparently when you get these things you should put some food coloring in when you first try it out. If it gets through, you know you didn't tighten something or one of the filter elements is damaged.

HistoryStudent | 09-10-2007 02:35 PM
Re: Water Filter Question Quote:
Originally Posted by Antonio (Post 617935) I`ve bought a Travel Berkey a month ago.I`m very happy with it but the flow rate has decreased significantly after only a month of use,that tells you a lot about NYC water.
Be careful - if you drink a lot you become a Right Coast Lefty. And you'll look like HILLARY RODham Clinton's old boyfriend Vince Foster whats-his-name.

HistoryStudent | 09-10-2007 02:36 PM
Re: Water Filter Question Quote:
Originally Posted by AlterEgo (Post 723084) Not if they are "Food Grade". The ones with the #2 in the triangle. I set it on a 30 gallon (new) drum and allowed it to discharge right into the drum. Also I have it set up just as the link shows for everyday use. We use about 3 gallons a day in the summer and the water doesn't stay in the bottom bucket that long. Best tasting water I have ever drank, period. AE PS: I'm not dead yet, and I have been using it for over a year now.:shocked_ma:
probably got RID of the floride.

Unclad Lad | 09-10-2007 11:51 PM
Re: Water Filter Question Quote:
Not to sound like a broken record, but what about distillation?
Energy. Unless you build a passive solar still you have to use energy to clean it. With a gravity filter all the energy went into the filter production. Also, demineralized water isn't good for you after a few days; your bones and teeth begin to leach out.

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