Yes. The media in the Berkey Earth® Element is designed to target Heavy Metals, but allows most of the healthful minerals that your body needs to pass through.
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Does the Berkey Earth® Element require the PF-2 or the PF-4 for fluoride removal?
The Berkey Earth® Elements are designed to work in conjunction with the Berkey PF-4™ post filter elements. These particular post filter elements are designed to reduce Fluoride, Arsenic and other “Difficult to Remove” heavy metal ions from water.
Do the Berkey Earth® Elements need to be primed?
When using the Berkey Earth® Element there is no need for priming. Once you install the Berkey Earth® Element, it is good to go. The flow rate will increase with use.
What is the flow rate of the Berkey Earth® DE Elements?
Four (4) 9″ Berkey Earth® elements in a system will produce a flow rate of up to 12 gallons of water per day.
How do the Berkey Earth® DE Elements last so long without accumulating bacterial growth inside?
The Berkey Earth® Elements are comprised of a proprietary formulation that has anti-microbial properties, both in the diatomaceous earth shell and the media inside.
Should the Berkey Earth® elements be tested with red dye like the Black Berkey® Purification Elements?
The red food coloring test is only designed for the Black Berkey® Purification elements and NOT recommended for the Berkey Earth® elements. While the amount of food coloring may be reduced, this test can permanently dye the elements pink.
When and how do I clean the Berkey Earth® Elements?
If the time it takes for the water to filter into the lower chamber substantially decreases, the flow rate can be easily renewed by cleaning the ceramic filter. Follow these simple steps: Carefully remove the Berkey Earth® Element from the upper chamber. Using a soft toothbrush or soft scouring pad (3M Scotch-Brite® or similar), scrub the […]
How do I determine when the Berkey Earth® Element must be replaced?
Replace the elements when the carbon has been exhausted or if there is a significant change in diameter of the ceramic after cleaning. Anytime a crack in the ceramic occurs, the integrity has been lost and the filter must be replaced.
Holiday Hours 2016
New Millennium Concepts, Ltd. will be closed on 11/24/2016 for Thanksgiving. We will also be closed the following days: 12/25/2016 and 1/1/2016. This will be in observance of Christmas and New Year’s Day. We will have limited staff available on 11/23/2016 and 12/24/2016; please be aware of possible delays in service and shipping time frames […]
What is the Berkey Earth® Element made from?
Diatomaceous Earth (DE) and other specialized media, combined in a proprietary formulation. Diatomaceous Earth (DE) is a fossil substance, made up of very small silicon shells left by a type of microscopic, hard-shelled, one-celled algae (trillions of them) called diatoms. It is reported that there are over 1500 uses for DE today, including filtering agents […]