Historically, official Berkey® blocking plugs have come in three different varieties. The materials vary, however, they have all been made of food safe materials. Effective this year (2021), all Berkey stainless steel systems and the Berkey Light system will come with the off-white plugs below. Here they are: (To be discontinued in 2021) Black Blocking […]
This is a common question from Berkey® owners who boil or freeze the water from their system. Frequently, the cause of this issue is water that is heavily mineralized, also known as hard water. The healthiest water has a higher PH level because it has less acidity. When the PH level of the purified water […]
One of our #berkeybuddies recently asked us if using hydrogen peroxide will damage or harm the Black Berkey Purification Elements? As authorized Berkey® dealers for over fifteen years now, this is a popular question amongst owners of Berkey systems. Here’s what the manufacturer of all Berkey® products had to say: Hydrogen peroxide is versatile compound […]
Have you ever wondered about the technology that makes the Black Berkey® Elements the most trusted name in gravity filtration? The Black Berkey® Elements are manufactured by New Millennium Concepts, Ltd.. Several methods are used to produce the Black Berkey® purification elements. These methods include microfiltration, adsorption, and flow rate. Microfiltration The Berkey® first line […]
The Original Berkey® Shower Water Filter easily attaches to most existing shower heads and is rated to last for 25,000 gallons of water or one year, whichever comes first. The Newest Berkey® Inline Shower Filter with Berkey® Easy-Replace Cartridge is rated to last for 30,000 gallons of water or one year, whichever comes first. So, […]
The New Berkey Filter Starter Kit features an Anti-Airlock Clip which prevents airlock and holds the Berkey lid during refills. This article addresses an issue called “air-lock” that can happen in some Travel, Big, Royal, Imperial, or Crown Berkey® water purification systems: What is air-lock in my Berkey®? Why does air-lock happen? How do I […]
As the demand for Berkey® water purification systems and filters has skyrocketed worldwide, causing backorders and extended shipping delays, we’ve also seen a resurgence of knock-off products of Berkey® filters, stainless steel, and accessories. Though it might seem appealing to save a few bucks, your health and safety isn’t worth taking the chance, especially when […]
From time to time, people ask us for the test results of the contaminants which the Black Berkey® Filtration Elements remove and/or reduce from freshwater sources. We’ve attached them below! Find a list of the contaminants HERE. Black Berkey® Filtration Element Test Results: Heavy Metals, Pharmacueticals, VOCs, Chloramines, Petroleum, etc. Black Berkey® Filtration Element Test […]
Berkey water filter storage is a simple process. Here’s a quick & easy Berkey® Tip for storing your Black Berkey® Elements (the same can be done with the PF-2™ Fluoride & Arsenic Reduction Elements) when you’re heading out of town for a few days or a couple of weeks. Make room in your refrigerator to […]
When I was first introduced to the Berkey® products, sometime before our son Joshua was born in 2005, I was a skeptic. How and why would someone pay around $200 (at that time) for some obnoxious-looking big blue plastic water filter system that would take up our limited counter space in our 1,100 square foot […]
The explosion of consumer awareness of the Berkey® brand has recently seen a resurgence of what we call “masquerading”, where a handful of authorized Berkey® Dealers use unethical marketing techniques and ambiguous tactics to disingenuously lead consumers to believe that they are the source, manufacturer, or creators of the Berkey® filters, products, systems, or even […]
The Berkey Water Level View Spigot (AKA Berkey Sight Glass™ Spigot) is a helpful accessory to have for all of the stainless steel systems from the smallest size Travel Berkey to the largest size Crown Berkey. This accessory displays the water level in the bottom chamber of the stainless steel systems without having to lift […]
Since the launch of the Black Berkey® Purification Elements, we have been answering the question, Do Black Berkey® Purification Elements Remove Chlorine From My Pool Water? There are numerous factors that contribute to the answer, although it gets technical because of the amount of factors. Here’s what New Millennium Concepts, Ltd. (the manufacturer of the […]
Last month, Mike Adams, the director of Consumer Wellness Center Labs (CWCLabs.com), released independent lab testing of water containing glyphosate and the effectiveness of its removal from water by several leading water filter brands. The testing included sport water bottles, pitchers, and gravity-fed systems. Among three systems that achieved 100% glyphosate removal was the Big […]
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Our Exclusive Lifetime warranty for Berkey Water Filtration Systems ensures replacement of all Berkey canisters, spigots, washers, and wing nuts that fail due to faulty materials or workmanship. These items may be returned to us and we will send you new replacement items. There is no need to register with us; this warranty applies to any system purchased on our web site at www.usaberkeyfilters.com or over the phone on or after January 1, 2019.
This warranty does not cover damage caused by carelessness, accidents, or abuse of the system. Filters have a separate warranty. This Exclusive Lifetime warranty exists in addition to all other stated warranties on Berkey Systems.
To take advantage of your lifetime warranty on Berkey canisters, spigots, washers, or wing nuts, contact us at 877-886-3653. If possible, please have your receipt handy. Once you have reported the issue, you will be asked to ship the damaged parts to us. We will process the claim and, if it’s approved, ship the replacement parts to you within one business day. All shipping will be at the customer’s expense.
All other items have a manufacturer’s warranty of at least 90 days, and some are up to a year. If an item breaks due to a manufacturer defect, please call us at 877-886-3653.