About this item
-
The Black Berkey Elements are specifically engineered to filter out common contaminants that may be present in tap water and unprocessed freshwater sources like lakes, rivers, and ponds. When it comes to Berkey performance and quality, there are no substitutes – choose only Black Berkey Elements.
-
For reducing fluoride and arsenic, the Berkey PF-2 Fluoride and Arsenic Reduction Elements are designed to work in tandem with the Black Berkey Elements. They effectively adsorb fluoride, arsenic(V), pre-oxidized arsenic(III), and other typical heavy metal ions.
-
In terms of cost-effectiveness and longevity, a pair of Black Berkey Elements can filter up to 6,000 gallons of water before replacement is recommended, depending on the initial water quality. Each additional set of elements (available separately) extends your system’s contaminant reduction capacity by an extra 6,000 gallons before replacement is needed. In contrast, Berkey PF-2 Fluoride and Arsenic Reduction Elements should be replaced after approximately 1,000 gallons of use under normal conditions.
-
To ensure their effectiveness, Berkey Water Systems has engaged various independent third-party laboratories for testing purposes. These tests encompass a wide range of typical contaminants commonly found in freshwater sources, including tap water. Additionally, they’ve conducted Extreme Testing to evaluate their ability to remove lead and PFCs, demonstrating the robust performance of Black Berkey Elements.