With the regular cleaning & maintenance of both your Black Berkey Elements, additional filters and accessories, and the system chambers, it is important to know the right spots to clean the Berkey Water Level View Spigot too. In the picture below, you can see an exploded view of the parts of the Water Level View […]
To maximize the lifespan and performance of your Berkey water filter system, regular cleaning and maintenance is critical. In addition to maintenance of the Black Berkey Elements and the optional add-on PF-2 Fluoride Filters, regular washing of the stainless steel chambers and lid (or the Berkey Light plastic upper & lower chambers and fabric lid), […]
For several reasons, 55 gallon drums may not always be your most practical solution for emergency water storage. For starters, purchasing new & unused HDPE (high-density polyethylene) drums is expensive. This is due in large part to the high cost of bulk/motor freight shipping. Most of the time, the cost of shipping drums is equal […]
The Sport Berkey® Portable Water Filter bottle is convenient and provides on-demand water filtration for your commute, as part of an emergency kit, during recreational activities, or for everyday hydration! The Sport Berkey® has a shelf life of 50 years. When not in use for an extended period of time, use the following steps to […]
We recently received some technical questions about the original Berkey Shower Filter and so we thought we’d share this information with you. The following was provided by the manufacturer of the Berkey products New Millennium Concepts, Ltd. @ berkeywater.com: TECHNICAL INFORMATION In the shower environment, chlorine can either be in liquid or gas state. At higher […]
The week-long freeze from just over one month ago here in Houston was a wake-up call for millions. But, the wake-up call wasn’t limited to those living in Houston, it affected millions of Texans throughout the state! My family experienced only minor inconveniences such as a few hours without electricity over three days. Many of […]
One of the most important items that we have in our preparations is often the least talked about. I have always known the importance of water but when I first became active in the area of emergency preparedness, I was more consumed with other things. I guess you could call them the “cool tools,” such […]
The short answer to this question is yes. It is completely normal, in fact, your Berkey® system is not designed to fully drain from the top chamber once it reaches the bottom plastic base of the Black Berkey® Elements. It really is all about “head pressure.” Think of it this way: When the top chamber […]
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, […]
While many people want to remove fluoride and heavy metals from their drinking water and use the Berkey PF-2™ Fluoride & Arsenic Elements along with their Black Berkey Elements, they are concerned about aluminum being added to their water and the potential side effects. We’ve included this information from New Millennium Concepts, Ltd., the manufacturer […]
The Black Berkey® Elements remove heavy metals. They are not designed to remove mineral salts. Water softeners use an additive process to add mineral salts to the source water. Black Berkey Elements do not extract these salts from the water. For Berkey owners with water softeners, we recommend bypassing your water softener to get your […]
National Preparedness month is a fantastic time to review your emergency preps and resources, although regular review of your food storage, equipment, tools, and plans is ideal. With so much happening throughout society, it’s always an excellent idea to be prepared. We found some valuable resources from a FEMA publication but we decided to copy […]
As we celebrate our 15th Anniversary of selling Berkey® water purification systems & accessories (check out our IG @usaberkeyfilters!), we’re ECSTATIC to share with you the newest accessory in the lineup of spectacular stainless steel Berkey® products…{drum roll}… Made of the same 304-grade stainless steel in the complete line of stainless steel Berkey® sysems, these […]
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, Coliform, E. Coli, VOCs, Chloramines, Petroleum, etc. Black Berkey® Filtration […]
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 […]
Short of tapping the water line coming into our kitchen sink, I’ve been using a simple solution that replaces having to hold my faucet hose up for several minutes as I fill our Crown Berkey® System. I stand 6’3″ which means that even with our Crown Berkey® sitting atop its stainless steel Berkey® Base on our […]
Here’s a quick #berkeytip for using your Black Berkey® Elements and securing the wingnut that can sometime “pop” or strip if over tightened. Grab some PTFE tape (polytetrafluoroethylene film tape) AKA Teflon Tape or “thread seal tape” & simply wrap the threaded stem where the wingnut secures the Element into place. This will add some […]
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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.
