That new primer kit thing is cool! we have an older BIG Berkey and it didn't include one of those, have to use a sink and some washers to primer. Very tempted to get this mini one for camping now....
The primer is pretty cool. I didn't realize just how cool it is until reading several reviews by folks who say the primer is easier for them to use than the foam washer/button. Nice that they include the primer with the GO Berkey Kit. Looks like they sell the primer individually too: amzn.to/2KtcApV
Thanks, Sheryl. We were surprised, and glad, to learn that they make such a small one. In reading the reviews on Amazon, I was saddened, though impressed, by how many folks use the larger Berkey's in their home every day to make their tap water palatable.
You're welcome. Berkey also makes a Travel Berkey that does have a spout, and is just 7.5" in diameter. Here's a link to it: amzn.to/3u5L3ze. (a Wobbly Otter Amazon affiliate link)
No. Neither the filter in the blue sport bottle, nor the black Berkey filters remove flouride. Berkey does sell a flouride removing filter for use in other devices they sell. Their flouride filter does not work in the devices shown in this video.
So glad you did this review, and its probably the most informative and thorough review on the Berkey filter system I've seen. I hope Berkey sees this and offers you some 'reward' and for them to use it on their web site also as part of that. I love my Berkey system, I have the travel kit, and will be using it no doubt when I venture off road for two weeks beginning Labor Day.
Aww. Thank you, MrWinger. A reward would be awesome! We aren't holding our breath though. The Travel Berkey looks like a nice, compact solution for clean water. Hope you have a wonderful offroad trip!
@@Sunkissedclo Yes, I take the sport Berkey bottle with me whenever I go camping and the the larger Berkey system (not the portable size) whenever I go out West for extended trips. It still works very well. It also comes in handy here at home if there is a water outage, then I use it with well water.
I was really interested in this. I'm an auto designer and noticed that they didn't leave much room to fill on the sides of the filter, so the likelihood of making a big water mess is high. They should have made the diameter larger and added an inch or two of extra height to add room for water fill.
Yes. Everything about the Go Berkey is snug. They do make larger products, with larger capacity and more space around the filter. They use the same filter size in all their stainless steel products, which is one reason that this more portable-size model has such little space.
I have been thinking of buying a Berkey for our trailer - seems like a great size! We have a reverse osmosis filter system and a water maker on the boat so appreciate good water.
Great video. Thinking seriously about ordering. Question. I’m a flight attendant and will be taking it with me daily on overnights. Will the filter need to be dried out daily or is there an alternative?
Thank you. The filter does not need to be dried between uses. It is made to be used on an ongoing basis - and kept wet. Here's a link to Berkey filter storage information that covers this: berkeywaterkb.com/how-should-i-store-my-black-berkey-purification-elements-and-how-long-is-their-shelf-life/ This link goes to a page that includes many Berkey how-to guides: www.berkeyfilters.com/pages/berkey-answers
Thank you for the demo on this go berkey water filter kit I would like to know importantly does this water filter also filter out toxic chemicals such as aluminium and fluoride etc ?☺
You're welcome. The list of what the Berkey Black filters remove is available here: www.usaberkeyfilters.com/what-does-the-berkey-remove/?psafe_param=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjw2v-gBhC1ARIsAOQdKY2SSv4i1kcj1-_JMqWt85zO-ryp89PMOipVqls3vvKlKccshz0IuxcaAkwhEALw_wcB
Paul! Hello and thank you kindly. Wish I was in Hawaii... the birthplace of said lovely blouse. It's 100 degrees F at home. Toasty man, toasty. Viva says, "Hey." Hope you are doing well.
I’m having problems with the valve insertion. I’m thinking I connected the valve incorrectly. How do you know if you put the valve in incorrectly? When I pump it water is not filtering.
For a proper placement check, you can test the valves with just the tubing and priming bulb attached. When you squeeze the bulb you should feel air come out the tube. If not, flip the valve direction and try again.
the problem with my berkey is that after I put the water though the particulate meter almost doubled in numbers, like...what is it adding in particulate matter? hm..
Hello, can I use the pump when I hike and come across the well I take a bucket, dip the filter and use the pump to get clean water without mounting the filter in the Berky container and waiting for gravity to do its work? That would be a lot more easier because I can only bring a pump and filter to nature, it saves space and weight.
No, because it doesn't work that way. The "pump" is a tiny bulb made to prime the filter. It isn't necessary. The primer does help in getting the filter going on its first use. The Berkey filters are gravity filters. They do not use a pump to filter water. The filter fits inside a container with dirty water and gravity pulls the water through to the inside and out the bottom of the filter into a clean water catch container. You can use any containers you want and screw the filter into the bottom of the dirty water bucket. As long as there is no leakage around where the filter is sealed, then dirty water will not get into the clean catch container. If you are carrying a bucket to gather water, the GoBerkey would easily slip inside that bucket. It's a nicely self-contained unit - ready-to-go.
Unfortunately, water berkeys are almost all sold out due to the coronavirus. They have their scratch and dent ones and I just bought the go berkey for $130 plus an extra filter. I have been talking about getting one for the longest time and I thought that was a hell of a deal. May come with a dent or scratch but I don't care.
Wow! You got a deal! I wish I had bought mine sooner. I just bought the Go Berkey off of their Website for $182 (before taxes) and mine did not come with an extra filter.
Hi Sander. For water purification in camp, where space and weight aren't a big issue, our top pick is the Berkey Go Kit. Pour the water in the top and it takes care of the rest. Easy peasey. Go Berkey Kit on Amazon: amzn.to/30T3Hg2 Our choice water purification on the go (hiking) is one of the Grayl's. They are a bottle and purification filter in one. Grayl on Amazon: amzn.to/37ohvSg The water purification kit I put in my go-bag is a little hand pump system by a Canadian company called Survivor Filter Pro. It's light and doesn't take up too much space. The link to it on Amazon: amzn.to/3aFX70X All three of these remove viruses as well as bacteria and protozoan cysts. I hope this helps answer your question. We are finding that it depends on where and how the filter will be used.
Great video. Your timing couldn’t have been better. I’ve been considering purchasing one of these. The Travel model seems just to big to be taking apart when it comes time to move. Do you think the Go can be broken down and placed in a cooler instead of having to air dry it out? That way you can keep the filter wet, not having to prime the filter prior to use.
Thank you, Daryl. Refrigeration of the Black Berkey Filter seems to be one of the suggested methods of temporary storage during 4-15 days of non use. They suggest the filter be placed in a ziplock bag and be sure the filter will not freeze. See 'How do I store Black Berkey filters' section on this page: www.berkeyfilters.com/pages/black-berkey-purification-elements-faq#bf2_storage
Berkey makes a flouride water filter but it is not compatible with their Go Berkey. This link goes to Berkey's fluoride filter page: www.berkeyfilters.com/products/berkey-fluoride-filter We found this article that includes ways to remove fluoride from water and found it to be informative: blog.publicgoods.com/how-to-remove-fluoride-from-water/
Sad that you're having trouble using the Go Berkey. If priming the filter is the issue, may I suggest stopping the video at the 2:35 minute mark and setting up the tubing and their valves to match the ones in the picture. Getting the valves facing the correct direction is the tricky part (for me). After assembling the valves and tubing, connect the tubing/valve sections to the ends of the priming bulb. You can trying out the priming bulb setup without attaching it to the filter, to be sure the little valves are facing the correct way. Get a cup of water and stick the hex nut down into the water then squeeze the priming bulb several times. If air then water doesn't squirt out the outlet, a valve may need to be turned so it is facing the other way. Once the priming bulb assembly is moving air/water the correct direction, you're ready to prime the filter. Priming the filter works very easily when the filter is immersed in water as shown in the video. You can do this!
@Devendra Kazak 😆 For sure at times. Not the first time to be told that. If someone is truly having trouble I'd like to help them have an ah ha moment.
