Berkey Water Filter Blog

Easiest Way To Can Green Beans

By Jeff Wise January 11, 2021 | homesteading

Some of the links in this post may contain affiliate links for your convenience. As an Amazon associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Pressure canning is the best way for you to can green beans. It's super easy and it's a foolproof way for you to make almost any kind...

Canning 101- The Complete Guide To Home Canning and Pickling

By Jeff Wise January 04, 2021 | homesteading

Welcome to canning 101 - the complete guide to home canning and pickling! Home canning is an art form. Sure, it sounds simple but there are a few steps that you need to take in order to ensure that your canning experience is the best that it can be. If...

Emergency Water Filters Explained

By Jeff Wise October 10, 2020 | Preparedness

When disaster strikes, you need to be prepared with the best emergency water filter. We have all seen the awful news stories of people caught in fires, tornadoes, earthquakes, and floods. Fortunately, these things rarely happen in our own personal lives, but when they do, it is a good idea...

Gravity Water Filter: Pros and Cons

By Jeff Wise September 01, 2020 |

If you are looking for a gravity water filter system this article is for you. In this post we look at the pros and cons of each sort of home water filtration system. We are specifically going to look at the pros and cons of buying and using a gravity...

Berkey Fluoride Filter – For Pure Drinking Water

By Jeff Wise August 20, 2020 | Fluoride 2 comments

Every heard of a Berkey fluoride filter? Everyone knows how important it is to drink water, but the truth is tap water is filled with elements that pose health risks, in particular fluoride.The Berkey Fluoride Filter was designed to do just that, remove fluoride, but is it successful? This review...

Four Reasons to Buy a Countertop Water Filter

By Jeff Wise August 17, 2020 |

If you want an efficient and affordable way to provide you and your family with pure clean water, a countertop water filter is the perfect solution. In the past, these water filters were not a good option. They were expensive, there was not a lot of choice and they were...

Questions to Ask When Researching Water Filters

By Jeff Wise July 07, 2020 |

If you're in the market for a water filter, but you're not sure which one is the best, there are several questions to get you started on your search. First, you want to know how well the filters actually work. No one wants to throw money away on a filtration...

Do Berkey PF-2 Filters Leach Aluminum in Your Water?

By Jeff Wise June 30, 2020 |

Do Berkey PF-2 Filters Leach Aluminum in Your Water? Every now and then I get a question related to Berkey's PF-2 filters and Aluminum. These filters, which greatly reduce fluoride and arsenic, use Activated Alumina, or Aluminum Oxide, to get the job done. We all know that pure Aluminum can...

The Importance of Buying Authentic Berkey® Products

By Jeff Wise May 21, 2020 |

Make sure you're buying Authentic Berkey® systems and accessories. There's no alternative for Berkey® quality! Here are the vital things you need to be aware of to make sure you're getting the real authentic thing. Berkeys are high quality, top-notch products, but just like any product, there are some scammers...

Which Berkey Base Do I Need To Get?

By Jeff Wise May 18, 2020 | Berkey Water System Info 2 comments

There are several Berkey water filter accessories for their systems, and one of the most popular is the Berkey Base. These high-quality bases elevate Berkey systems by 5 inches, making it easier to set a glass beneath the spigot. Many people find that this product offers convenience and ease to...

Berkey Spigot Assembly and Options

By Jeff Wise May 11, 2020 | Berkey Water Filter How To

Here are the Berkey spigot assembly instructions you've been looking for. When you buy a Berkey system, it comes with a standard spigot. The stainless steel systems include a black BPA-free spigot and so does the Berkey Light. Once you've received your system, it's important to properly install the spigot...

Can Berkey Filter Pool Water?

By Jeff Wise May 08, 2020 | Berkey Water Filter How To

Can Berkey filter pool water in an emergency? In recent years, more and more resident swimming pool owners have turned to salt-water pools verses chlorinated pools. The main reason is health purposes, as chlorine has been linked to cancer and other harmful side effects. But for those who still own...