I just got our Berkey today. The number of boxes/pieces was overwhelming. I decided to watch videos and try tomorrow. I don’t think I need to go through anymore. Yours helped a lot. Now to search for your other Berkey videos. Thank you.
Exactly my situation. Actually, I unboxed the Berkey and looked at the instructions and fell into a funk and it's all been sitting on a table for three months.
Thank you so much for the insightful video. I just purchased my Berkey and am one of those individuals who learns best by seeing, not reading. A day later and I’ve been nothing but pleased beyond words as to how well it is working. Thank you again for the video.
I was tearing my hair out trying to follow the written instructions that came with my Berkey. Your video was so well done and calm and easy to follow. Thank you so much!
Thank you Lisa! I received my Berkey last Thursday and I watched your video. Your video and your 'it's not a big deal, here's all there is to it" tone made me feel confident when I put mine together. You are my hero...you handle so much with calmness and grace.
I just received my Big Berkey bundle today after purchasing it through a Black Friday sale. I watched your video twice before attempting to put it together. I did have trouble getting the gaskets snug enough but finally stopped and started again and that time they did not leak! Your tutorial really helped me because I am a visual learner and working on an old habit of thinking I am not able to put things together by myself. I did it and I am proud! The fluoride filters are backordered and I look forward to getting them as I have tap water. My next project is to make some sourdough starter and begin cooking with it. I tried it a few months ago and woke up one morning to find it was traveling down my countertop and headed to find me! LOL This time I will make less (I live alone) and use a covered storage jar like you do. I did find a glass container like yours at a thrift shop so I am ready to try again.
Thanks for these simple instructions! I was super confused by the MFG instructions not to mention the blue ballon thing that wouldn’t fit any of my faucets to prime the filters.
We just got a Berkey last week and I'm in LOVE!!!! I like to drink about a gallon of water a day. But going to the store to refill 5gal jugs every week was such a PAIN that I found myself not drinking as much... Since we got our Berkey I can't stop drinking water knowing that I can simply refill it everyday straight from the tap!
Thank you so much for this! Reading directions is not the easiest way for me to figure out how to do things. Watching is much easier and your steps were so clear and made it so simple.
My 7 yo says "Thanks for the video. It really helped us." He also told me "I really like her." :) I have him watch some of your videos sometimes with the kids. We live in NYC but I am from So. IL so it's been a great way to show him what life is like back home. We actually are waiting to open our Big Berkey which just arrived yesterday. I found them because of you :) (thank you) and did use your link to get the bundle. (thank you again :)
I just received mine today.. thank you for this video and awesome recommendation. I'm so excited for my family to have better drinking water. These instructions are much easier to follow.
So glad you made this video! I'm good at putting kits together, but I looked at this and thought "What...? This makes no sense..." Never would have guessed the water comes out of the screws.
Wow! I had just ordered one and I must say that you are an excellent speaker. Easy to understand and you get right to the point with a very clear video‼️‼️ THANK YOU THANK YOU‼️‼️
Me too Carrie. At first I was wondering if the blue was susposed to be facing in or out. lol. Disassembled the spigot multiple times before figuring it out. Thats just how I swing. Takes me awhile to figure things out.
I just got my first Berkey after many research of what system was best for my family. I decided for the royal and this video help me a lot to put together my Berkey. Thank you 😊
Thank you so much! I just got the travel (one person fam!) and the directions that came with the Berkey were a bit intimidating. Your video is easy to follow and it was set up in no time…the only problem I had was a technical difficulty on my part. I thought the Berkey was a flawed unit. As I was putting it on my counter (looks beautiful!) it began leaking everywhere from the spigot. What???? I learned that I had the lever on the ‘on’ position when I thought it was in the off. Lesson learned….;)
I've had my Crown Berkey sitting in the garage in its original box for 14 years!" and never opened it up until NOW! I know, silly me. Also, with only 4 adults living in the house, it will last longer than when we had 9 living here. * I'm starting a bunch of micro-greens in the room next to the kitchen, so I'll be super happy to use Berkey water with these seedlings & sprouts. Thanks for the excellent video! 😅
Confession time. I have been drinking bottled water for the past week because I thought my Berkey was supposed to filter at a sloths pace 😅. I was waiting for husband to come and fix it since he is the "fixer man" 🤣. Thanks you're a life saver. Look at me being a fixer woman 😏.
This video was so helpful! Thank you so much! I watched a bunch of other videos where people skipped steps or didn't show which piece to put where. Thank you for the thorough explanation :)
Hallo Lisa, thank you for this very clear and nice video. I have installed my new 2.25 galon Berke water filter, but I see that not all the water is filtered and there is till remaining under my two filters. What could be the reason because all the water has to be filtered I guess. Now I do a 2nd filtering of the water before I start to drink it. Thanks for your answer in advance :)))
Lisa, did you buy the Royal or Big Berkey? Also, when you were at your previous house with hard water did you have a water softener? If so, how did that effect your filters?
Hello Lisa. I decided to take the plunge and get this Berkey. Thank you so much for your detailed reviews. It helped me make some decisions. One question I have to begin with. I've bought bottled water for years for the taste and convenience. My family and I live in Texas where it is super Hot - most of the year!! Are you able to store filtered Berkey water in the refrigerator In bottles or a water pitcher. If so, for how long. We love drinking cold water especially after coming in from the Texas heat. Thank you for your help.
You can store the water in a fridge 3 - 5 days average when it's opened. If you seal them in glass jars, it can last up to 5 years. But once you open it, you only have about 1 week to drink it all.
Thanks for the video ! Quick question...is there supposed to be water left in both chambers ? There's water in both please help me wanna know I'm doing this right .I haven't drank any of the water yet
Great video I’ve been struggling with getting this filter system to work correctly and mine did not come with the plug so I’ve been bamboozled into trying to figure this out. Now I figure I am currently missing pieces 😢😢
Your video was great - very informative and easy to follow! Do you know if there's a problem leaving the top section on top on the bottom section - full unit together - when performing the red dye test?? (basically not using the clear jars for the water to drain to??) The red dye was placed in the top section and all the water coming through is clear,so the filters must be working properly...
You inspired me to get a Berkey! Should the Berkey completely empty/filter the top chamber of water or does it fill it as more water is emptied/used out of the bottom chamber?
What if my water flow is coming out in long drops Like not moving as fast as yours. I just set mine up while watching this video lol so helpful and is the water dye test a must in the beginning? I noticed they sent two color bottles.
Just got my Berkey Travel size today !!! So exciting.... came right to your videos for all my step by step how too’s !!! Thank you for taking the time to make & share !!! Visual Learning is so much easier for me to follow vs reading the instructions!!! Lol Stay Safe & Blessed
Excellent video, I have a problem with my Berkey no water comes out of the water spout anymore. I bought it four years ago and love it. But I don't understand why the water spout isn't working any longer. Do you have a solution?
Plants On Purpose Research it on the Berkey site. They say 3000 gallons per filter. I don’t count my gallons. You have to average how many times you refill to figure out.
Haha!! When I bought my small embroidery hoops to make my cable knit sweater ornaments, I was mad because the metal was “blue” so I spray painted them. Then the paint curled the blue plastic so I realized it was a plastic coating and I had to peel it all off. I doubled my work for no good reason... 🤦♀️🤦♀️🤦♀️
I just replaced my filters and the new ones STREAM the water through when it is very full on top. After a bit it slows down to fast drips. Is there something wrong with them? I cannot find a good answer online and I love your helpful videos :)
Your channel has been such a blessing to me. I'm 54 yrs. old and am learning so much from you! Thank you for your hard work!
You are so welcome
I just got our Berkey today. The number of boxes/pieces was overwhelming. I decided to watch videos and try tomorrow. I don’t think I need to go through anymore. Yours helped a lot. Now to search for your other Berkey videos. Thank you.
Exactly my situation. Actually, I unboxed the Berkey and looked at the instructions and fell into a funk and it's all been sitting on a table for three months.
LOL!!! Did the same thing! Left it for 6 months. Doing the same thing..next video. LOL!!!
weird because it took 5 minutes to do here. the unit was in one box, sleeved inside itself and so easy to put together a child could do it.
Thank you so much for the insightful video. I just purchased my Berkey and am one of those individuals who learns best by seeing, not reading. A day later and I’ve been nothing but pleased beyond words as to how well it is working. Thank you again for the video.
I was tearing my hair out trying to follow the written instructions that came with my Berkey. Your video was so well done and calm and easy to follow. Thank you so much!
Glad it was helpful!
Thank you Lisa! I received my Berkey last Thursday and I watched your video. Your video and your 'it's not a big deal, here's all there is to it" tone made me feel confident when I put mine together. You are my hero...you handle so much with calmness and grace.
I just received my Big Berkey bundle today after purchasing it through a Black Friday sale. I watched your video twice before attempting to put it together. I did have trouble getting the gaskets snug enough but finally stopped and started again and that time they did not leak! Your tutorial really helped me because I am a visual learner and working on an old habit of thinking I am not able to put things together by myself. I did it and I am proud! The fluoride filters are backordered and I look forward to getting them as I have tap water. My next project is to make some sourdough starter and begin cooking with it. I tried it a few months ago and woke up one morning to find it was traveling down my countertop and headed to find me! LOL This time I will make less (I live alone) and use a covered storage jar like you do. I did find a glass container like yours at a thrift shop so I am ready to try again.
I kept on staring at the manual, postponing until I saw your easy instructions. Thank you!!
I was intimidated about putting my Berkey together and YOUR video was a life saver- I’m up and running no problems Thank you
Yay!
Just ordered my travel Berkey today, and then watched your instructional video! Thanks so much for your clear, concise information!!
Thanks for these simple instructions! I was super confused by the MFG instructions not to mention the blue ballon thing that wouldn’t fit any of my faucets to prime the filters.
Glad it helped!
We just got a Berkey last week and I'm in LOVE!!!! I like to drink about a gallon of water a day. But going to the store to refill 5gal jugs every week was such a PAIN that I found myself not drinking as much... Since we got our Berkey I can't stop drinking water knowing that I can simply refill it everyday straight from the tap!
Thank you so much for this! Reading directions is not the easiest way for me to figure out how to do things. Watching is much easier and your steps were so clear and made it so simple.
Thank you! You have taken the guess work out of this process and my Berkey is finally up and running after sitting in the box for a month. 😀
My filter has been sitting in my closet for years. Plan on setting it up this week.
My 7 yo says "Thanks for the video. It really helped us." He also told me "I really like her." :) I have him watch some of your videos sometimes with the kids. We live in NYC but I am from So. IL so it's been a great way to show him what life is like back home. We actually are waiting to open our Big Berkey which just arrived yesterday. I found them because of you :) (thank you) and did use your link to get the bundle. (thank you again :)
I just received mine today.. thank you for this video and awesome recommendation. I'm so excited for my family to have better drinking water.
These instructions are much easier to follow.
So glad you made this video! I'm good at putting kits together, but I looked at this and thought "What...? This makes no sense..." Never would have guessed the water comes out of the screws.
Wow! I had just ordered one and I must say that you are an excellent speaker. Easy to understand and you get right to the point with a very clear video‼️‼️ THANK YOU THANK YOU‼️‼️
One of the best tutorial videos I have *ever* seen. Thank you so much.
Excellent breakdown/instructions.
Thank you so much for your berkey vids. I’ve watched them so many times for initial setup, cleaning, priming, dye test. So helpful
I'm so grateful they're a blessing to you!
Finally got my berkey came back here for instructions, thank you!
Just purchased a Royal Berkey bundle deal, thanks Lisa! Your videos are what helped convince my husband that we should invest in this system!
Just purchased a Berkey and your video was very useful. Thank you!
So glad I watched this - I just put my new Berkey together a few weeks ago and thought it was so strange to have a blue piece behind my spigot! 😂
Me too Carrie. At first I was wondering if the blue was susposed to be facing in or out. lol. Disassembled the spigot multiple times before figuring it out. Thats just how I swing. Takes me awhile to figure things out.
Ordered my Travel Berkey today thru your link. I am excited and will be referencing your great videos for help with setting up and care. Thanks!
Cheers for this. I'm getting one for the first time very soon (when they ship it) and this was very helpful.
Update. I ended up sending it back. Didn't make my water any cleaner. Unfortunately.
I just got my first Berkey after many research of what system was best for my family. I decided for the royal and this video help me a lot to put together my Berkey. Thank you 😊
Such a delightful & very smart young woman! Thank you darling, I just got my first Berkey!!!
@Muhammad Creed why is that relevant Habibi?
I just got my Berkey yesterday and I hope I'm priming these filters well. Thank you for the video, it helps alot!
I’m so glad it was helpful!
Thank you. I just purchased a Berkey and am putting it together right now.
Thank you so much for this video! I just received my new Berkey yesterday, this has been so helpful! Thank you! So thankful I found your channel!
Just got a travel Berkey , so yes your video was helpful👍
Yay! I'm so glad I found your channel. Thank you for the demo.
Thank you so much! I just got the travel (one person fam!) and the directions that came with the Berkey were a bit intimidating. Your video is easy to follow and it was set up in no time…the only problem I had was a technical difficulty on my part. I thought the Berkey was a flawed unit. As I was putting it on my counter (looks beautiful!) it began leaking everywhere from the spigot. What???? I learned that I had the lever on the ‘on’ position when I thought it was in the off. Lesson learned….;)
Thank you so much for this video! The visual was so helpful for this Berkey first timer.
An excellent presentation. Thank you so much, from England!
Just installed my first Berkey- thanks to you!
After soaking the plastic spicket in vinegar the calcium deposits should come off. I’d hang on to it for a back up or another DIY with a spicket.
I've had my Crown Berkey sitting in the garage in its original box for 14 years!" and never opened it up until NOW! I know, silly me. Also, with only 4 adults living in the house, it will last longer than when we had 9 living here. * I'm starting a bunch of micro-greens in the room next to the kitchen, so I'll be super happy to use Berkey water with these seedlings & sprouts. Thanks for the excellent video! 😅
I thought I was a procrastinator. Mine has been sitting for 3 years and now trying to set it up.
You’re such a natural engaging teacher
Went back together like a charm. Thanks Bev
Great instructional video! Needed visual assistance with the setup. Thanks, Lisa!
THANK YOU for this video! Made a seemingly difficult process very easy to understand and execute.
Glad it helped!
Thank you Lisa!! My berkey had been leaking and now I realized where we went wrong with the set up :)
Thank-you! 💧I was wishing you would do this tutorial.💧You always have your subscribers' back!💙
Very relevant, concise and authoritative. Thank you.
You are a life saver! I shared this with a girlfriend who got one too.
Thank you so much for this video! It was extremely helpful watching it as I set up our new Berkey. You were very thorough with all the explanations.
Glad it was helpful!
Thank you so much for this series! I watched all of them and they were so helpful!
Confession time. I have been drinking bottled water for the past week because I thought my Berkey was supposed to filter at a sloths pace 😅. I was waiting for husband to come and fix it since he is the "fixer man" 🤣. Thanks you're a life saver. Look at me being a fixer woman 😏.
Used your link to get the Royal Berkey Stainless Bundle, you can't even find that online or on their website! Sweet!
ah yay!!
Thank you for very helpful information. You did a great job !
What a wonderful video! Is it necessary to “prime” a new Berkey? Do I need to buy that primer contraption? Please and thank you 🙏
Great info...thanks so much for helping the Berkey newbies!!
This video was so helpful! Thank you so much! I watched a bunch of other videos where people skipped steps or didn't show which piece to put where. Thank you for the thorough explanation :)
When you clean them be sure to prime them again for optimal flow!!! Yuge difference. Trust me
Thank you so much. I was REALLY stuck and you helped me understand what I need to do. Thanks again.
Thank you so much I had no idea where to start
Hallo Lisa, thank you for this very clear and nice video. I have installed my new 2.25 galon Berke water filter, but I see that not all the water is filtered and there is till remaining under my two filters. What could be the reason because all the water has to be filtered I guess. Now I do a 2nd filtering of the water before I start to drink it. Thanks for your answer in advance :)))
Thank you so much for this video, it was incredibly helpful!
That was very helpful. Fixing to buy a Berky. Thank you!
Btw the gaskets are rounded probably to go with the curve of the berky. Her inside gasket was backwards
Good catch!
The new gaskets are rounded on both sides. Mine is .You can’t put it on the wrong way. Both sides are identical.
We just got our big berkey today and we ordered it for you. What fast shipping.
Thanks I just opened the same filter and this video was very helpful
Thank you for the tutorial and I love your sink
So helpful. Thank you!
Thank you this helped with the priming part
Lisa, did you buy the Royal or Big Berkey? Also, when you were at your previous house with hard water did you have a water softener? If so, how did that effect your filters?
Hello Lisa. I decided to take the plunge and get this Berkey. Thank you so much for your detailed reviews. It helped me make some decisions. One question I have to begin with. I've bought bottled water for years for the taste and convenience. My family and I live in Texas where it is super Hot - most of the year!! Are you able to store filtered Berkey water in the refrigerator In bottles or a water pitcher. If so, for how long. We love drinking cold water especially after coming in from the Texas heat. Thank you for your help.
You can store the water in a fridge 3 - 5 days average when it's opened. If you seal them in glass jars, it can last up to 5 years. But once you open it, you only have about 1 week to drink it all.
Thanks for the video ! Quick question...is there supposed to be water left in both chambers ? There's water in both please help me wanna know I'm doing this right .I haven't drank any of the water yet
Yes, it was very helpful, thanks so much.
Thanks for the clarity.
Thank you for posting this very helpful video.
Great video I’ve been struggling with getting this filter system to work correctly and mine did not come with the plug so I’ve been bamboozled into trying to figure this out. Now I figure I am currently missing pieces 😢😢
Ours also did not come with plugs, did you have to order them separately?
@@katiemiller6217 Yes I had to order them separately after the fact
Great video. I learned a lot clear and to the point much appreicaited
Mine arrives today can't wait!
Your video was great - very informative and easy to follow! Do you know if there's a problem leaving the top section on top on the bottom section - full unit together - when performing the red dye test?? (basically not using the clear jars for the water to drain to??) The red dye was placed in the top section and all the water coming through is clear,so the filters must be working properly...
I would just refer to the manufacturer on that....
My Berkey is coming today, so excited.
Thanks for the easy to follow video! One question, though, why use a Berkee if your well water is ok???
We didn't have our well water tested until after we had it...nice to have a water reservoir by my espresso machine
Bought the stainless spigot used the plastic one for my sun tea jug
Grateful for your videos - thank you. Very clear and concise. P.S. Thanks for not mumbling :)
You inspired me to get a Berkey! Should the Berkey completely empty/filter the top chamber of water or does it fill it as more water is emptied/used out of the bottom chamber?
Just bought my imperial berkey, thank you for your video.
Congrats! You’re going to love it!
What if my water flow is coming out in long drops Like not moving as fast as yours. I just set mine up while watching this video lol so helpful and is the water dye test a must in the beginning? I noticed they sent two color bottles.
I put my filters in the bottom. Thanks for the video. I need to go change them. Lol
Just got my Berkey Travel size today !!! So exciting.... came right to your videos for all my step by step how too’s !!! Thank you for taking the time to make & share !!! Visual Learning is so much easier for me to follow vs reading the instructions!!! Lol Stay Safe & Blessed
How long should it take for all of the water to drip thru filters?
Hey thanks for your video. How long does it take for a full tank lf water to go through?
Hi! I received today my Berkey filter but I don’t have the stoppers to avoid leaking water through the other 2 holes
Appreciate it, thanks
Excellent video, I have a problem with my Berkey no water comes out of the water spout anymore. I bought it four years ago and love it. But I don't understand why the water spout isn't working any longer. Do you have a solution?
New filter?
Do you find the plastic spigot lets water out very slowly compared to the stainless one?
When refilling the Berkey, do we fill all the way to the top to cover the top of the black filters each time? Thank you for your helpful videos.
Fill it as much as the Bottom Container have. That way it won't leak on you. NOTE: You don't' have to cover the top of your filter every time.
@@JodBronson Thank you, Jordan. I always feel that I have to fill it to the top to make use of the top of the black filters.
How do you know when it's time to change the filters since they last so long? Great video. Thanks for sharing!
Plants On Purpose
Research it on the Berkey site. They say 3000 gallons per filter. I don’t count my gallons. You have to average how many times you refill to figure out.
Plants On Purpose there’s also a red food dye test too. If filters out, filter still good.
Look up on RUclips.
Haha!! When I bought my small embroidery hoops to make my cable knit sweater ornaments, I was mad because the metal was “blue” so I spray painted them. Then the paint curled the blue plastic so I realized it was a plastic coating and I had to peel it all off. I doubled my work for no good reason... 🤦♀️🤦♀️🤦♀️
Thank you so much 😊
Thank you so much for this and the priming video. Just set my new Berkey up with your help 😀
I just replaced my filters and the new ones STREAM the water through when it is very full on top. After a bit it slows down to fast drips. Is there something wrong with them? I cannot find a good answer online and I love your helpful videos :)
Lisa, I’m curious how often you replace the element set of filters? Thanks!
When the flow starts to become very slow...you know it needs to be changed...
Hi, Do you use it for only drinking water or other things like making coffee?