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americus 2.0 · 12-13-2020, 02:30 PM

(12-13-2020, 12:03 PM)Brett Wrote:
(04-21-2020, 06:22 PM)americus 2.0 Wrote: So, does anyone here use a Berkey filter system? We've been looking at them for awhile. We're on a well and already filter the water with a Pur filter but we have been looking for something better and Berkey seems to be it.

We finally bought one today that will ship in 1-2 days and I was hoping to get any advice on prepping it. Reviews I've read say the instructions are vague on priming the filters and such. Also, does the water taste as good as folks say?

Hey Americus! Just checking back and seeing how you are still liking the Berkey? My wife and I still haven't bought one so just following back up. I've seen some negative reviews from people online....some saying it's overhyped, not worth the money, etc. so it just had me a little worried. Also still deciding between the Big and Royal sizes if we do get one. I know you mentioned you and your husband got the Royal and are glad you got that size...is it just you and him though? Or do you use it with more family members, pets, etc. if you don't mind my asking. Still glad you got that size? Thanks.

Hey Brett, we actually have the Big Berkey. Somehow I thought we had the Royal. YES, we still love it. Our water still tastes awesome coming through the filters. I make sure I clean the container at least once a month and have cleaned the filters once (there is instruction on cleaning the filters every six months to keep them fresh). I don't know who wouldn't like the system unless they're the same people who think a Kindle is going to be as good as an iPad.

It is just the two of us and a cat and we do give the cat filtered water. I can't recommend it enough. My husband is a wastewater operator and the things he tells me that are still left in treated water simply because it can't be filtered out completely is scary. An example: imagine you are drinking the remnants of all the prescriptions people are taking, or flushing down the toilet. That freaks me out and we're on well water. Berkey filters out 99.99% or higher of heavy metals and other nasty stuff.

So get it man! You won't be disappointed.