How to Put Together Berkey Water Filter | Cleaning, priming black filters, assembly, Berkey tips
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 12 ม.ค. 2021
- Now that you have your Berkey water system, you're probably wondering how to put it together! I have this detailed video going step-by-step with you. I suggest watching before you even put it together, and then watching WHILE you put it together. Please leave me any questions below!
💝Malori
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TIMESTAMPS:
5:28 - Cleaning the Berkey
7:41 - Cleaning and priming the black filters
13:27 - Assembling the Berkey
17:56 - Red dye test
19:33 - Attaching fluoride filters
21:47 - Where to put your Berkey
22:29 - Filling up your Berkey
24:12 - FAQ and overview
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Berkey should hire you as their demonstrator. Very clear/complete instructions. 👏👏👏
Aw well thank you for such a wonderful compliment! I appreciate that.
I agree!
I agree, she does a great job !!!
Berkey water filters don't remove fluoride or Aluminum. Right
Now I finally understand
Watching this video as I assemble a berkey for my wife and never before have I wanted to go drink from a garden hose. Life is scary. Water is dangerous. But now ours isn't I guess. Thank you for the video it was way better than the instructions that came with it.
Thank you so much for the compliment! Much appreciated and I'm glad it was helpful. :)
Thank you for the professional lesson on the construction and operation of the Berkey. You are a good teacher!
Aw thank you so much! I'm glad it was helpful! :)
Highest quality review I have seen in years, thank you
You’re welcome!!
I looked through several sites and I finally found your video with clear instructions that I needed. Thank you!
You're welcome! Glad it was helpful!
Your tutorial was the best one out of all the many that I watched so thank you! :D
That makes me so glad!! Thank you for the feedback! :)
Really well done video! Thank you!
Good speed and easy steps that encouraged me to setup and maintain properly
I'm so glad you found it helpful! :)
Excellent video - well stated and easy to understand! Great job!
Thank you so much!
Very thorough instructions. Excellent!
Thank you! Glad it was helpful.
Absolutely a God-send instructional! Thank you So Much!!
Glad it was helpful!
Fabulous presentation is much easier than reading lengthy instructions.
Thank you so much! I'm glad it was helpful. :)
Best video I have watched for this, thank you!
You're welcome! I'm so glad it was helpful! :)
SUCH a helpful video. Thank you!! I bought the pump based on your recommendation.
I'm so glad it was helpful! I hope the pump makes things easier. :)
Very comprehensive tutorial. Thank you.
You're welcome! Glad it was helpful.
Excellent. Thank You. Excited to get my filter together
Thank you for the compliment!
Thank you for sharing your knowledge. You were very helpful, I am a visual learner and you are what I needed. Thanks for you reassuring manner.
That makes me happy! Thank you so much and I'm glad it was helpful! :)
You were very helpful in your instructions and demonstration! Thank You! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
I'm so glad! You’re welcome!
Excellent instructions! Your detailed video was so simple to follow and made setting up my new Berkey a breeze! 😊 Thanks so much!
I appreciate that a lot! You're welcome!
What excellent instructions. You did a great job. Thank you.
You’re welcome!
Thanks for this video, very clear! I learn better by watching so your video cleared up things I didn't understand from the instruction booklet
I'm so glad this was helpful! Thanks for leaving feedback. :)
Excellent instructions! Thank you so much!
You're so welcome! I'm glad it was helpful! :)
Very well done instructions!
Thank you!
Thank you so so much this was beyond helpful . You’re awesome
Aw thank you!
Thank you so much. I made a valse start by install the Berkey, but thanks to your video, i made it.
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Yay!
You really did a great job demonstrating everything..so helpful bc we are deciding which one to get..so excited. Thank you.
Thank you!
Great job Malori, thanks for sharing! I got my Berkey water system yesterday and finally got it figured out how to assemble. Wish I had seen your video 1st! I did make the mistake of over filling the top tank, only to wake up to a wet floor and counter top! LOL! Mopped it up and now looking forward to filtered water.
I hope you're enjoying your Berkey! lol on the wet floor, I think everyone has made a mistake at one point or another of either over filling or leaving the spigot open!
Thank you so much! You are very informative. I appreciate your knowledge😊
You're so welcome! Thanks for the comment! :)
Just bought one with your code! Can't wait to get it!
I appreciate that so much!! Thank you for your support!! :)
I just bought my Berkey today:) That’s great to clean the spigot and other parts like the bolts, washers etc., thanks for such a great video! So helpful and thorough😁
Thank you for watching and I'm glad it was helpful! Enjoy your Berkey! :)
THANK-YOU - Im ADHA & Dyslexic and YOU Malori are INCREDIBLE --- Thank-you for clear easy "How Too" !!! You've make it ALL SO Easy!!!
Aww I really appreciate that!! I am so glad it was helpful for you! :) Please let me know if you have any other questions!
Thank you very much. I was so confused when i opened the package
Thank you for this excellent instruction video! 👏🏻👏🏻👍💜
You're welcome! :)
That was an awesome video !!! I wish I would’ve bought my Berkey through you I , I wish I would’ve seen your video before I purchased it. I had some problems with things I ordered that didn’t cone and it never was resolved . I didn’t see your video until a year and a half later after I bought my Berkey and I haven’t even been able to set up my berkey until right now a year and a half later anyways thank you so much for your video !!! Much appreciated !!! When I buy again, I will buy through you !!! 🥰 supporting small business is very important to me too !!!
Aw I appreciate those sentiments so very much!! Thank you! I'm so glad my video was helpful. Please let me know if you have any further questions!! :)
Great instructional video! :)
We ordered the Travel Berkey a couple of days ago, and am excited to receive, setup, and start filtering our city water. Our water occasionally smells like a fish tank or chlorine, so we're looking forward to drinking clean and healthy water from our new Berkey.
We've had under the counter 4-stage RO systems for years, but it's not fun changing the filters, plus it was getting old and starting to leak. We were going to replace it at a cost of $500 for the new RO system and the plumber, but we saw a TH-cam video on the Berkey systems and decided to give it a try. Plus, it’s portable so we can put it on the table or travel with it! :)
Again, great video!
Awesome!! My parents also had a RO system for awhile but yeah, Berkey is so much better! (They also have a Berkey.) It's so great to travel with too! Thanks for the compliment too :)
Excellent communication. Thankyou!❤
Thanks Alot! great explanation for my new Berkey.
You're welcome! :)
Very clear and concise video I just got my Berkey and will follow your instructions and the instructions to come with the book I think they’re the same but I haven’t read that yet so thanks for your efforts.
I appreciate that a lot! Thanks for watching and I'm glad it was helpful! :)
Finally, I get it!! - the PF2 is the fluoride filter which hangs down into the bottom tub and the black filter is above.
Enjoyed the video. Good job!
Thanks!
Very well done video. Thank you very much.
Glad you liked it!
Very helpful, thanks!
You're welcome! Thanks for the comment!
Great video. Thank you for sharing. I usually put the white plugs in before I put the black filters in. Seemed easier for me.
Thanks for that tip!
You are amazing thank you. Berkey need to hire you.
What a nice compliment! Thank you! :)
👏 👏 good instructions.
Thanks!
Bravo 👏 ! New subscriber here..I should have started watching your channel , instead of about 20 other reviewers of the @Berkey water purification system. You are the most thorough and effective and the best. Thanks 😊
I appreciate that so much! Thank you!!
Thank you for this!!
You're welcome!
Just got my Berkey! 👍
Yay!
You've save the day...I bought this since the beginning of October and was afraid I did the wrong thing and never touched it till today.
Aw I'm so glad it was that helpful!!
Thanks for the video!
You bet!
Great Video! Thank you!
You're welcome, thank you!
Thank you! You are great!
You're welcome! Glad it was helpful.
Great job. Would liked to have seen you prep the other filters as well. Thank you 😊
Thanks! Are you talking about the fluoride filters? I recently did a video just on prepping and installing fluoride filters. :)
@Black Rifle Homestead I will look it up. Thank you. I have heard recently that the new charcoal filters are not as good as the old ones. What do you think?
Thank you so much for this video. It helped so much and I don't feel so frustrated now that I've watched your demo. I tried to put it together today without a manual, missing parts, and no instructions on how to prime.
I'm so glad it was helpful! :) It can be confusing at first!
Thank you this was very helpful
I'm so glad! Thanks for leaving a comment. :)
@@blackriflehomestead :) you made this process very easy
THANKS FOR YOUR HELP VERY MUCH INFORMATION.
You're welcome! I'm glad it was helpful. :)
great video
Thanks!
Thank you very clear instructions better thank the package instructions excellent 😊
I appreciate that so much! :)
Thank you💌
My pleasure!
Thank you i am new to your Chanel. I do have a berkey for some years and just wanted to listen to what you say, you did a very very good job explaining. I live in France and know that i can order mine in France, unfortunately i will not be able to order them from the states anymore since, first with the pandamic they stop sending the berkeys to individuals and second they send the berkeys to their stores in europe only…so i regret not being able to help you by ordering anything through you Chanel .
Oh I appreciate the sentiments very much! Thank you for watching. Even though you can't buy through me I'm still glad this can be of help.
Thank you sooooooooooooooooo much!
You're welcome!!
Nice job
Thank you!
Thank you for such a detailed video. You answered my questions.
You're welcome! I'm so glad it was helpful. :)
Great video. Just a quick tip; you are putting your plugs in backwards. Screw should stick out of the bottom.
Are you sure? I think it makes more sense her way I actually like them like that. Could there be problem if you do put them on backwards?
@@itsmeterri The black filters have the silicone washer up in the wet area. From an engineering point of view, there is no reason to run the plugs differently, so washer on top, wingnut on bottom. Besides, it is better human engineering to put the wingnut out where it is easy to tighten it.
Awesome video! Thank you so much! Do you recommend installing only 2 berkey filters versus 4? Any advantages to installing 4 filters with 4 fluoride filters underneath? Thanks so much for all of your help!
Basically the advantage to having 4 filters is that the water will filter faster. No difference in how well it's filtered.
I like when u said “pick a hole 🕳 “ @ 13:36
Forget the hand priming pump...the blue attachment for a faucet works on (all )faucet ends (even mine and it has a huge bell end) and doing so is much faster and more complete with the water pressure vs hand pressure!
Thanks for offering this tip!
We have a burkey for my wife's shop as it is on city water. We're using the charcoal filter and the fluoride/arsenic filter. We don't like that the flouride filter is plastic-- is there another option?
we just got our Berky and the faucet i have wont allow me to use the little round attachment to prime my filters. Is there another way to do this>? I have set everything up and ran 3 gallon of water thru it. Is that enough or should i do more?
If you can't use the round attachment, did your Berkey kit come with a blue colored primer? If not, I'd contact Berkey about that. Or you can purchase the priming pump like I showed in the video. Once you prime them, then yes running 3 gallons through it once set up should be good!
Ha! Yes, I made the mistake of leaving my spigot open after tilting it to empty. Once was a good learning experience! 🤣
haha yep I've definitely made this mistake several times!
Ditto here🤣.
I've thought about buying a Berkey for some time now and finally broke down and purchased one -- it's on its way. Then I found this video which is very helpful--thank you! I have a few questions... 1) Is there a way to test the fluoride filters to see when they need to be replaced? Or how do you know to replace them? 2) I ordered the stainless steel spigot because I don't want the plastic. So how do you tell how much water is in the lower tank without the sight tool w/the plastic spigot? Are there any tricks for that? 3) Can I order filters from you, or do you just sell the Berkey itself? Thank you for your help.
Hi there! Yay I'm so glad you took the plunge! To answer your questions:
1) Fluoride filters typically need to be replaced once a year. Especially if it's been a year and filtering starts to slow down and other troubleshooting doesn't work (cleaning/priming the black filters, priming the fluoride filters), then it's probably time to replace.
2) I have the stainless steel spigot too. I know to refill once the water starts not coming out as quickly, pretty simple!
3) And yes, I will share my affiliate link below! Thank you for asking and thank you for supporting my small business! I really appreciate it. :) This link is not directly to the filters but as long as you follow this link, it's through me.
www.berkeyfilters.com/collections/berkey-water-filter-systems?a_aid=5d52bab1e4410&a_bid=0227514c
Please feel free to leave any more questions!
Hi Malori, , I bought the Berkey like a year and a half ago and I haven’t been able to set it up but I just realized watching your video that I need the pump I didn’t get that so I would like to order one from you please.
I think we have chatted on Instagram! :)
So is there no priming pump included inthe orinal packaging? Wrkr3 expected to fend for ourselves when it comes to priming? Thanks.
No priming pump included but an adapter ring should come with it so you can use the faucet to prime.
If I check the top drum where the filters are after I have been using it and it's 1/2 full, can I top it off? Or should I wait until it is low?
You could fill it up but I'd be careful doing it that way, because you don't want to overflow the bottom. I wait until water can't come out of the spigot to refill.
So questions. I’ve had my berkey for maybe two months but was just using the black filters. I recently put in the fluoride filters and I notice a different taste. Is that normal? My daughter noticed it first. Do you think I may need to prime more??
What kind of taste is it? A bad taste? If it is, then yeah try priming the fluoride filters more.
We could have a fridge magnet compatetion.
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Question: I understand why we would go with the metal spout but I’m confused because the water seems to sit in and around the plastic fluoride filters and water is touching the plastic stops in the top drum as well. Am I missing something?
This is a great point! I really have no answer for you.
Also, when we got the Berkey together, my black filters were slightly tipped so that they leaned against the canister. Is that OK? Or, is something wrong?
I would make sure they are not touching the sides of the drum. They will be close but should not touch.
Are the plastic fluoride filters always sitting in the water?
Yes they are in the drum where the filtered water is.
Hi ! I clicked on your link to view the Berkey water filters, I was thinking of buying a large one. But What is the difference between the sets with ONLY black filters, and then it has the set with Black/ and 2 white fluoride filters? I thought the black filters it all?
Hi there! Great question. The black filters purify most everything. The white filters are for fluoride and arsenic. To possibly save yourself some money, my recommendation is to find out if your water supply is fluoridated. When we lived in California our water actually was NOT fluoridated and I didn't find that out right away! So while we lived there I really didn't need the fluoride filters. I hope that's helpful!
When doing the red dye test to see if my black filters need replacing after 2 years (it’s just me using it each day) my filter in the left jar is dripping way less, as the right one drips 3x as much. Does that mean I just need to prime the left one again?
Yes, try scrubbing it with the "scrubby" side of a sponge and then prime.
Where did you get that prime pump
From Berkey!
Some video show the clear wrap on pf2 is intact, I removed mine did I damaged my filters. I see you did too on the video. It doesnt seem right having plastic cover on pf2 sit in the water chamber.
Yes you are right to remove the clear wrapping!
Where did you get your stand?
Definitely recommend having at least a stroller. If you don't want to hold your baby the entire flight, I'd recommend having a car seat on the plane, although if you want to be guaranteed a spot for your baby you'll need to buy a seat. But if I was on a 14 hour flight I would consider doing that. Or you have baby in a baby-wearing wrap.
Is "red dye" the same as red food colouring?
Yep!
Do we have to remove the clear plastic wrap of each fluoride filter? I don't see the black arrows on your fluoride filters
Yes remove that's and rinse with water
Yes definitely remove the plastic wrap!
HI thanks for the video. I am super newbie to just now researching health and wellness. And I another youtuber mentioned getting a this item for clean water. Is this the same or better than going to these local Water Stores and filling up the 5gallon jugs??? Or is it cleaner? Thanks!!!
In my opinion it is much better than going to a water store and getting the 5 gallon jugs! You have lots more control over your water, for one. You'll always have a way to filter water even in an emergency situation without power. Also, since the Berkey is made of stainless steel you're avoiding having water sit in plastic. Let me know if you have any other questions or are interested in purchasing one. It's a great investment to make, and the nice thing is that the black filters don't have to be changed very often. With 2 filters in the system, you can filter up to 6,000 gallons of water!
@@blackriflehomestead i forgot to reply. Thank you so much for replying and making your video, its helpful. I watched a few other ones and they made it seem very difficult to use. I will look into buying one. I was confused between the two types of filter I saw in the sets on amazon.
When I read my instructions, it says that the p2 filters will hang down into the lower reservoir, but you are showing to install the black filters in the upper tub. So confusing! I've had them hanging in the lower tub for a long time, now I think that was wrong.
Do you know what the filters are made from?
They're made of a carbon composite. www.berkeyfilters.com/products/black-berkey-filter
As a Professional Rocket Scientist let observe that it will make everything go more nicely if the non- use holes are plugged before installing the filters.
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Awwww I would have loved to buy from you, but I live in the uk. Berkey does not deliver internationally so I have to buy from amazon uk. Just figuring out the size that I want and how to assemble it.
Aw bummer! I appreciate the thought! :) Sizing will depend on how many people in your family. The Big Berkey works for our family of 2 adults and 1 toddler but we eventually may need to upgrade to the Royal size.
If you haven't already purchased I can advise that the Berkey is available in the UK via their subsidiary if you don't want to use Amazon. This provides additional consumer benefits.
@@allanb2906 Yes thank you I did buy from the uk subsidiary even the shower filter too. Am glad💃 thank you
@@holistichealthcoach8577 Hi, can I ask if you also use the PF2 fluoride filters and if so do they displace a significant volume. I'm looking at the Big Berkey (8.25 l) and wondered what this volume is reduced to when adding 2 x PF2s? I also believe that they can make the filtration from the upper tank take far longer (6 hrs?)
@@allanb2906 Sorry No I don't use that
Hi,. I make a mistake at my first setting up, I turned the Fluoride filters all the way until can't be turn anymore. Did I spoil the Fluoride filters? How to check whether it is spoil or not?
Please help!
That's a great question and I'm actually not sure how to check for sure whether they are spoiled or not. For that I would definitely call the Berkey customer service to see what they would say. I'm sorry I can't help more!
@@blackriflehomestead Thank you for replying 😘
Hi, I bought my Berkey system early in 2020, and for some reason I do not see the priming components that you have. All that came for priming my System was a 10 rubber washer. I had a tough time priming them in my initial setup and M hesitant to take it apart to clean the system, as I am sure I will have trouble repriming the elements! Any suggestions or should I order priming tools that you have? Thanks
"Tan" not "10"
Strange that yours didn't come with the blue device for priming! I would call Berkey and tell them you didn't get that with your kit, only the tan rubber washer. If you were supposed to receive it in your kit I'm sure they'd send it to you for free! But yes, I would recommend buying the priming pump that I demonstrated to make things even easier.
@@blackriflehomestead Thank you Malori, so much, For reply, now I feel I can Move forward as I will ask for the blue priming part as you suggested, appreciate your prompt reply🙂
@@texasgirl329dallas Another video shows how to prime without this!
Never tilt your Berkey to get all water out it will break stem which you can't see however it will not pass the red dye test majority of time. I contacted Berkey & they will be putting this info to the consumers soon.🤗
Do you have a small amt of water left in top?
Yes, I do have a small amount of water left in the top, that is normal.
@@blackriflehomestead thank you!
Plug screws were installed backwards. Probably doesn’t matter
Please define "few years" 2, 4, 5?
Are you talking about how long the black filters last? If so, the specific amount of time depends on how hard or dirty the water you're filtering is.
Did I miss the part about priming the fluoride filters?
I didn't show that but yes, the fluoride filters do need to be primed (run water through them from the tap) before being used. But do NOT use the red dye test with the fluoride filters! Only the black filters.
@@blackriflehomestead wow good to know, i would have ran the red dye through the black and fluoride filters too, thanks for the heads up :)
Mmm...My Big Berkey did not come with red dye or the blue priming tool. Maybe it's to keep the total cost down, during these inflated times.
No manual, either. Just a 2 sided page. Sorry to complain. Not your concern.
Oh no! I would reach out to Berkey and see if they could send them to you as well as a manual. Their customer service is great!
what size is your berkey?
I have the Big Berkey. It's 2.25 gallons.
Me: Assembles my first berkey.
TH-cam: Watch this video
Me: Disassembles berkey and starts over
LOL this made me laugh and I had to share with my husband too! I love the way you said this. Thank you! :)