Berkey water filters have long been recognized for their efficiency and durability in health circles, saving both money and reducing plastic bottle waste. Their elements can filter up to 3,000 gallons at once while being easy to maintain.
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Easy to assemble
Berkeys are counter top gravity filters that utilize gravity’s force to filter water. They don’t require electricity and setup is easy. Furthermore, Berkeys come with a lifetime warranty!
They come equipped with everything needed to assemble your system, such as two stackable silver chambers, lid, base and spigot; fluoride filters (although many people don’t use them); as well as fluoride filters. All components are constructed from stainless steel instead of plastic for durability purposes – having survived multiple drops off our counters as well as quick turns in our RV without denting or benting at all!
One downside of these water towers is their height; you will require space on the countertop to place it. To provide visibility of water levels, they offer a sight glass which fits between their lower chamber and spigot.
Easy to clean
The Berkey water dispenser is easy to maintain and transport, making it perfect for camping trips and other travel adventures. A great solution for anyone interested in reducing plastic consumption while drinking pure and healthy water!
Berkeys made of stainless steel are extremely resilient. My own Berkey has survived several accidental falls off of counters and an RV trip without incurring any significant damage.
The Berkey system’s spigot and black filters can be easily maintained with all-natural soap such as lemon foaming dishwashing liquid. Lower chambers are dishwasher safe. Black filters should be regularly scrubbed down to remove mineral build up and maintain proper functioning – vials of red food dye are included to perform quick tests to see if they’re still keeping harmful pathogens out, and if necessary replace them. I also love that Berkey offers sight glass spigots which show the level of water remaining in each chamber!
Portable
The Berkey water filter system is small enough to fit easily in a backpack and taken on trips, making it perfect for hiking, camping and other outdoor activities such as water purification from natural sources like lakes and streams.
The stainless steel chambers of a Royal Berkey are not only easy to use and maintain, but are also lightweight when empty – only 8 pounds when empty! They utilize Black Berkey elements which use mechanical micro-filtration technology to remove pathogens and pollutants from water as well as filter out fluoride for healthier drinking alternatives. This system provides a nutritious alternative to tap water!
This stainless steel unit is easy to assemble and store, though filters must be changed every 3,000 gallons (22,000 liters). Each set of two elements may last for 11 years. They’re constructed using safe non-leaching LDPE plastics that do not leach into water sources, and BPA-free; meaning no chemicals that could potentially cause cancer or hormone disruption are present in them.
Easy to store
Compared to many other water filter systems, the Berkey is relatively lightweight and easily portable, making it perfect for traveling or camping trips. Furthermore, its portability provides a cost-cutting alternative to purchasing and transporting multiple bottles of bottled water while serving as an emergency backup in case of natural disasters or power outages.
These gravity filters make cleaning simple. First, empty all of the water from both chambers before taking care to safely store away Black Berkey purification elements and PF-2 filters in an alternate location. You will also be required to conduct periodic food dye tests.
Cleaning requires using clean hands and workspace, unplugging blocking plugs from spigot and washers (if present) then washing all stainless steel components using clean lukewarm water and then rinsing and air drying the Berkey system afterwards.
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