The odd taste is from process dust that may not have been washed free from the filter elements during the priming process. Please remove the PF-2™ elements and re-prime them for 60 seconds on both ends. It may be necessary to repeat the priming process up to ten times to expel all the residual process […]
Category: PF-2 & PF-4 FAQ
How do I know when 1,000 gallons has been filtered and when its time to replace the Berkey PF-2™ Elements?
The best way to gauge when to replace the Berkey PF-2™ Elements is to do the following: 1) Keep a track of how many times per week you need to refill your system.2) Then multiply that figure times the capacity in gallons of your particular system (for example the Berkey light™ system is 2.75 gallons) […]
What is the life of the Berkey PF-2™ Elements?
Each set of two Berkey PF-2™ Elements will last for approximately 1,000 gallons of water.
Do the Berkey PF-2™ Elements replace the Black Berkey® Elements?
No the Black Berkey® Elements fit into the base of the upper chamber with the threaded stems of the filters protruding through the holes in the base of the upper chamber. The PF-2™ filters screw onto these threaded stems so that the Berkey PF-2™’ Elements hang down into the interior of the lower chamber. The […]