The Berkey PF-4™ Element, or fluoride and arsenic reduction elements, work in conjunction with the Berkey Earth® DE Filter Elements to absorb unwanted elements found in drinking water. The Berkey PF-4™ Elements filters out fluoride, arsenic, and other heavy metal ions. The Berkey PF-4™ Element is made of non-leaching Polypropylene *5 and is BPA-free. The Berkey PF-4™ […]
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Do your Black Berkey® Elements and Super Sterasyl™ Elements reduce fluoride in the water?
No, in order to reduce fluoride in your water, you will still need to use post filters that work in conjunction with the filters in your system. We have two types of post filters: the Berkey PF-2™ Elements which are used in conjunction with the Black Berkey® Elements, and the Berkey PF-4™ Elements that are […]
Do the Super Sterasyl™ Elements remove beneficial minerals?
No, the unique ceramic filtering system reduces unhealthy organic chemical contaminants and impurities while leaving in most of the beneficial minerals your body needs.
How do I determine when the Super Sterasyl™ 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.
When and how do I clean the Super Sterasyl™ 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 Super Sterasyl™ Element from the upper chamber. Using a soft toothbrush or soft scouring pad (3M Scotch-Brite® or similar), scrub […]
What should I do if the flow rate in my system is very slow?
If you just purchased your Berkey® system and the filters are hardly filtering water, the problem is typically due to high water tension. This high water tension prevents the air from being purged from the micro pores of the new filtration elements. Your Black Berkey™ elements need to be primed to purge this air out […]