A common question we get is, "How long do my Berkey filters last?". That'due south a not bad question!

The manufacturer recommends that they be changed out every 3000 gallons. So, when you use 2 filters in your system, that ways yous should just change them out every 6000 gallons. Each filter tin can handle 3000 gallons and since you accept two, each is just filtering half the water that goes through your system. And then, if you use 4 filters, you lot would change them out at the 12,000 gallon betoken. With a Royal Berkey which holds about three gallons, that means you would change them out after about 4,000 refills (yeah, that is a LOT). So, figure out well-nigh how often you refill your Berkey and do the math. And yes, we are happy to assist with the math if numbers hurt your brain. :-) In one case y'all figure out that approximate date, we recommend that y'all write that down on a sticker and affix it to the bottom of your Berkey (on the dry out side of course).

Now, all that being said, at that place are some things y'all tin can exercise to extend the life of your Blackness Berkey or Super Sterasyl Ceramic filters. Start off, brand sure the water you put into your organisation is every bit clean as applied. For tap water, this is non a trouble. But, if you apply your system to filter out creek or pond water, we recommend that you apply a T-shirt or other textile as a pre-filter. Just put the textile over the acme chamber when you make full information technology up and it will filter out all of the "large stuff" such every bit algae, mud, etc. This allows the Berkey filters to focus on the small stuff.

Next, when you encounter your menses rate decrease through the filters, clean your filters using a Scotch Brite pad under running water. This will get much of the particulate off the exterior. Still, you lot'll never be able to clean the inside of the filter. So, when you've done this and the flow rate does non increase to an adequate level, and so you lot really know that it is time to change the filters. They just have likewise much "gunk" clogged upwards in them.

Realize that ii different companies manufacture the ii different filters, so they each acquit a different warranty.  The Black Berkey purifiers carry a ii-yr prorated warranty, while the Super Sterasyl ceramic filters only carry a 6 month warranty.  All warranty work is handled via the manufacturer, but we are happy to assistance facilitate that for our customers!

So, if you have whatsoever questions nearly whether you should change your filters out, please just requite us a call or send us an email. We'd love to help you out!

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