Berkey Inline Shower Filter With Easy-Replace Shower Filter Cartridge

Product Information

Despite the unusual design of the Berkey Shower Filter, this won’t be a problem as the shower filter only adds about 1.5″ to the length of your shower head. Being one of the top brands of water filtration products for over 20 years, Berkey has earned the trust of their customers with reliable and friendly support. Anytime you have an issue or question about the warranty or installation, you can just call them up and they’ll be more than happy to assist you. Since chlorination is a long established public health practice necessary for the disinfection of drinking water, consumers are aware of the health benefit drinking filtered water can provide. However, it’s surprising for some people to learn that 50% of their daily exposure is in the shower. The other 50% comes from their drinking water. Therefore, filtering shower water is equally as important as filtering drinking water. All other items have a manufacturer’s warranty of at least 90 days, and some are up to a year. If an item breaks due to a manufacturer defect, please call us at 877-886-3653.

Keeping the filter safe and protected from outside contaminants is the filter housing unit. This plastic device fits onto shower arms with standard US fittings. Note that this particular unit comes with its own showerhead. Installation instructions As part of our analysis for each product we review, we investigate current info to identify positive and negative trends. We’ve found that shower filters all come with their own sets of problems, however, the Berkey has significantly fewer than other competing shower filters on the market. AquaBliss: The shower filters by AquaBliss employ a multi-stage filtration process, incorporating KDF 55, calcium sulfite, activated carbon, and ceramic balls. You are looking for a shower filter with great effectiveness. One thing that sets this Berkey filter apart from others on the market is the effectiveness that it offers regardless of the temperature of the water. The Berkey is effective for both hot and cold water so you can expect clean water no matter what temperature you take a shower in.Here are a few other in-line shower filters that may be worth considering if you are on the fence about the Berkey: Yes, that’s fine, but you may want to attach the filter at the bottom of your hose instead of directly underneath your showerhead. This will make it easier to hold, and will prevent the showerhead from drooping with the filter’s weight. Does this filter out fluoride? Although there’s no evidence online to suggest that this particular filter is NSF or ANSI certified for the job, KDF filters have a proven reputation for good performance when it comes to chlorine reduction.

Berkey: Berkey filters have a longer lifespan, lasting up to one year or around 20,000 gallons of water. This means fewer replacements throughout the year, offering long-term convenience. The Berkey Shower Filter™ is designed for those who want the benefits of showering in filtered water In addition to the benefits of filtering water, there are cosmetic benefits. Symptoms of chlorine exposure include dry and/or flaking skin, dry brittle hair and red irritated eyes. Filtering your shower water reduces these symptoms. When we talk about the capacity of a filter, we are talking about the gallons of water the shower head filter can clean before you need to replace it. Before this model was released on the market, there was another model that was rated for up to 10,000 gallons or 12 months.In addition to the benefits of filtering water, there are cosmetic benefits. Symptoms of chlorine exposure are dry and/or flaking skin, dry brittle hair and red irritated eyes. Filtering your shower water reduces these symptoms. This complex mechanism targets a wide array of contaminants such as chlorine, heavy metals, pesticides, and sediments, ensuring a comprehensive clean. Berkey: Berkey filters, while not complex to install, require a bit more effort than AquaBliss filters. However, their extended lifespan reduces the frequency of replacements. The report by the Laboratory Center for Disease Control, made public yesterday, is based on an exhaustive review of dozens of studies carried out over recent years in Canada and abroad. The review has already spurred the Federal-Provincial Drinking Water Committee to re-examine existing standards for levels of chlorine by-products (CBPs).

When pressurized shower water is filtered through the Berkey proprietary filter media, soluble lead cations are reduced to insoluble lead atoms, which are electroplated onto the surface of the filter. It does to a certain extent. As a matter of fact, most filters do affect the pressure but the main factor still depends on your water quality. The KDF 55 media does promote a uniform flow for maximum pressure and most users don’t notice any change in pressure. Can chloramine be filtered with Berkey’s product? You don’t want your shower water to smell unpleasant. With the KDF 55 media that is used for this product, there are many harmful contaminants removed. At the same time, it can also reduce the unpleasant odor caused by hydrogen sulfide. The odor of hydrogen sulfide is similar to the odor of rotten egg and reducing this makes your shower water smells cleaner and fresher. However, some people are surprised to learn that 50% of their daily exposure to chlorine is in the shower. The other 50% comes from unfiltered drinking water. Therefore filtering shower water is equally important. The threads are designed to be self-sealing but just to be safe, you can wrap some Teflon tape to prevent any leaks.No. It is integrated into the housing so when it’s time to be replaced, the entire piece has to be discarded. However, it should be filtering for at least a year or 20,000-25,000 gallons. When it’s time to be replaced, get a new one and reattach it to continue enjoying its perks. Is the pressure at the tap affected? Berkey: In contrast, Berkey filters focus mainly on reducing free chlorine, which is a common contaminant in municipal water. The Berkey is a great choice for people fighting iron bacteria in well water. An iron bacteria problem often leads to reddish stains in your tub and funky odors while showering. The Berkey is a top choice for reducing the funk and preventing those unsightly stains. Scientists found there was a higher incidence of cancer of the oesophagus, rectum, breast, and larynx and of Hodgkins Disease among those drinking chlorinated surface waters... Volatile organics can evaporate from water in a shower or bath... Conservative calculations indicate that inhalation exposures can be as significant as exposure from drinking the water, that is, one can be exposed to just as much by inhalation during a shower as by drinking 2 liters of water a day... People who shower frequently could be exposed through ingestion, inhalation and/or dermal absorption." Our Shower Filter will typically last 25,000 gallons or one year, whichever comes first. While testing was performed under standard laboratory conditions, actual performance may vary. The Shower Filter contains a new and improved shower filtration media, which is most effective in reducing free chlorine, hydrogen sulfide, scale and iron oxide (rust water). The Shower Filter process media works in a wide range of temperatures with a maximum operating temperature of 120 degrees Fahrenheit.

You can expect the filter to work effectively at reducing the likes of chlorine, scale, bacteria and algae from water. Chlorine removal is the main focus of this filter, and it’s advertised to remove up to 95% from shower water.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Turn shower head face in either direction to change spray pattern. To clean, periodically wipe shower head with warm water and mild soap. Rinse well and pat with soft cloth to dry. Never use harsh abrasive cleaners, as they may damage the shower head’s chrome finish. For assistance with the basic installation required for the Berkey shower filter, you can follow the paper installation instructions that come with the product. This manual will also provide you with information on filter changes. 🚦 Performance The United States regulates all showerhead flow at 2.5 gallons per minute. This means that the science behind shower filtration must take into account the unique situation presented by the shower, including temperature, flow rate and volume. Since chlorination is a long established public health practice necessary for the disinfection of drinking water, consumers already know the health benefits that drinking filtered water can provide. Since chlorination is a long-established public health practice necessary for the disinfection of drinking water, people are aware of the health benefits drinking filtered water can provide. However, it's surprising for some people to learn that 50% of their daily exposure is in the shower. The other 50% comes from their drinking water. Therefore, removing chlorine from shower water is equally as important as filtering drinking water. In the shower environment, chlorine can either be in a liquid or gas state. At higher water temperatures in the enclosed shower stall, free chlorine moves from the liquid to the gas state, where it vaporizes and subsequently is inhaled.