But, if you don't like to stand around for a while to fill a dog dish, or pot, etc. this one can be over looked, as it kind of common sense. The individual rates of each filter seem to change too, pending if the top reservoir went dry for a while or not. I thought the filter rates would more or less come to an equilibrium, and be similar, but they have not after filling it twelve to thirteen times. Meaning one filter is doing all of the work (or the majority) and if you base your filter replacement on time, you will replace one filter beyond its appropriate use, and the other way before it needs to be.

do not know), the rate of water flows differently between the two. Second, if you do not properly charge the filters (or maybe one is malfunctioning. or you do what we did, and manage to flood the counter top and ruin essential documentation. why wouldn't Berkey.acknowledge their design flow and simply replace the current spigot? In the end, you kind of need to know the water level.

Berkey tries to remedy this with the offer of a Glass Water Level Spigot for $29.95. Essentially, you have to pull the top off and peak in, if you are not tracking your input to output ratio. However, ease of use it unmatchable.įirst, we did not realize how difficult it was to know how much water you have in the lower reservoir. Between the two pitchers, a gallon to maybe a gallon and a half. Prior to this, we used Brita Pitchers which have limited capacity. We purchased it to have a large quantity of water ready to go when I want a glass of water, or fill a pot to boil something, to filling the dogs dish. which this claims to have the capabilities (and it probably does). We did not buy this system to be a water purifying system. from installing a whole house system (where we own), to installing the Brita filter on the end of the faucet or the Brita Pitcher. I would recommend the Berkey to anyone that want clean water for drinking and food perspiration. I absolutely will continue to use my Berkey. Always fill the top tank so the entire filter is used.

Assembled and will see how it does tonight after next fill. Primed the filters again and made sure that the entire filter sweated. Cleaned the filters following the instructions with a clean toothbrush. I noticed that the bottom of the filter to the water level had a brown film on them. A benefit is that after cleaning the calcium buildup from the hard water of my coffee pot and waterpik I have noticed that it has not come back.Ĭheck the top this morning and noticed about 2 inches of water remained in the top tank. My coffee tasted much better, and I'm drinking more water. Immediately noticed the difference in the water, there was no smell and the water had a pleasant taste. Easy to assemble, be sure to follow the instructions with the filters. Had only been i the house 8 day and was purchasing bottled water but realized that was going to get expensive at $10.00 a week or $500.00 a year, so after researching water filters I ordered a Royal Berkey. My water is city water but the pipe on my home are cast iron, the water has a slight discoloration and a strong smell especially noticeable in the hot water. Have had my Berkey for 38 days now, here are my initial impressions.

Boroux stainless steel cups