Does the big Berkey take the white and black filters? Which filter comes standard with the big Berkey? I
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Hi Jennifer. I believe the Big Berkey comes with either the white or black filters. I chose the black because it can filter more harmful stuff. You can call customer service at 1-800-350-4170. They're really nice people. Good luck with your ultimate choice!
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The system comes with the black filters. My understanding is the white candles are for fluoride, which I don't have to deal with. I have 2 filters in mine, (I've never used all 4) and have always had adequate water. But your use may vary.
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The Big Berkey can take up to 4 filters total in any configuration that you choose. I just received 2 black filters with my purchase because I thought that would be all that I needed...and so far am very happy. At this time I am only interested in filtering bad smelling and tasting city water...it does excellent to get rid of the smell and taste that we experience here.
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Yes, the White and Black filters are used in tandem. The White screws onto the Black.
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There are two models, a large and a small. I have the large and it uses a number 4 filter.
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Berkey's require at least two black filters. If you didn't buy the two black filters when you purchased the Berkey, I highly recommend getting them now. Berkey water tastes great! The black filters do not filter out fluoride, so if you want to filter out the fluoride you can purchase additional white filters, but these are optional and not required for your Berkey to work.
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Yes they do. They come with everything you need to change the filters in your Berkey.
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The one I purchased is not like the one shown. Filters in mine were like $50, not worth it. I could get them at my local Oreck Store.
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Fluoride filter is not included with that standard filter set, it can be purchased separately. Here is the. Link to Berkey filter specs. http://www.usace.army.mil/usace-docs/eng-manuals/em1110-1-1905/c-2.pdf#search='frost%20depth'
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You have to purchase a separate filter for fluoride. Would you like to purchase my Berkey at a lower price? It does not work for me where I live with my well water.
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I received the white colored filter that was pictured and it works great. I would contact the seller and see if there is something they can do to help you out.
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Who knows? There are better filters out there. The one I got did not come with any paper work that details its campliblities. A monolithic filter or the ones that go in a Berky are good filters. They list exactly what they filter out.
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We have both kinds. The white one can see collected dust better, when you clean it. The black works just as good, but you don't see that much dust on filter.collected
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yes, you get all four filters, as it lists in the description. 2 black regular filters and 2 white fluoride filters. I really like this filter!
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What is difference between the Black Berkey Element and the White Ceremaic filters?
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It comes with the white (regular) filter. I also purchased the fine filter and change them when the flow gets below 30%.
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It comes with 2 white ceramic filters. If you want the black you'll have to purchase them. The ceramic are superior to the black plus they filter the water much quicker
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It should come with two or four charcoal filters which gets rid of the majority of contaminants, although fluoride and chlorine are additional filters which may/or may not be included in your purchase. whatever the case you should be able to set this up in a flash. The charcoal filters look like black tapered cylinders that attach to the top portion of the Berkley system while the other filters fit at the lower half.
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If you don't have filters, then you will need to buy them The Berkey Royal normally comes with two black filters. There are four holes for filter attachments on the bottom of the upper chamber. If you only use two filters you need to plug the remaining open holes with the plugs included with your Berkey. I use four filters. Two Berkey Black BB9 Purification filters and two Berkey PF-2 Fluoride/Arsenic Filters. I believe I get the best purification possible with this set-up.
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The first question you can check http://www.discountfilterstore.com/undersink-ceramic-candle-replacement-filter-cartridge-doulton-w9121200.html to see if you can find answer there. For the second question, I used 4 filters in my Big Berkey and it filters one bucket in no time, I suggest you use minimal 2 filters to get best result and shorter waiting time.