How to Prime Berkey Water Filters
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Just FYI for anyone who doesn't have the priming piece or cannot use it with their faucet.... You can also prime the filters by just soaking them in water! Berkey has instructions for doing this. It takes a bit more time because you have to wait at least an hour (maybe several), but I think it is easier and less messy than using the priming piece. When you first submerge the filters in the water for priming, the filters will want to float. But as all the air gets pushed out, the filters will "sink" into the water. You should use a container that will allow the filters to be completely submerged. Hope this makes sense. Otherwise, look it up! :)
THANK YOU! I am getting so frustrated trying to prime these things. Its not working. I will try soaking them!
Thank you, as the comment below they simply will not prime the other way, I have tried since December...!
Thanks very much. My Berkey is for off grid. I have a faucet but the pressure is too low to prime a filter. Great info for me to have.
Thank you. The little filter ring in this video wouldn't work with my faucet. I tried the blue primer that was included with my travel berkey but it wouldn't work either. All that did was back my water up until it came pouring out under the sink into the cabinet. It was at a very small rate flow too, just like in this video. I tried a different faucet. Same thing. A flood under the sink. I will soak them next time. I just threw a bowl and towels under the sink and primed them anyway and cleaned the flood up afterwards
@@knothead35 wow! This happened to me just last night and I felt like a complete dunce. Water everywhere! Berkey is failing all of us with an absolutely unworkable priming system. The company needs to start over and get this right!
Just changed out my Berkey filters but hv lost priming instructions. This video was a blessing to find…thank you. Was frustrated 90 yr old with same complaints ie back/shoulder/hand fatigue in first 45 seconds with exhausting kitchen faucet method! All comments were so helpful! What has worked for me was the garden hose (I have a blue RV filter on garden hose)
Using a large yard/storage bin…. hv placed large cutting board (any type board will do) over half of bin. This being an arm rest. Container catches water overflow. I arrange bin, yard hose, and chair next to flower beds and am able to reuse accumulated bin water for yard.
I place chair at ‘board’ end of bin, leaning forward, arms on board, place garden hose, adjust an easy flow of water, sit, leaning forward with forearms on board, position Berkey filter with brown primer & in front, but directed away from you……water flows into lower bin….dump when needed.
Sound complicated I know but….its just a bin, a board, hose and chair & muscles of a gladiator to dump bin! lol! Learned to dump often.👍 This keeps water spillage in yard plus a happier back! Method would work on building terraces/sm. patios. Save bin water for pot plants. 🤗
After a messy first try, I screwed the the plastic screw on upside down, which is a great base for the priming cork. This way it is much easier to put enough pressure on the connection so that the water goes through the filters instead of everywhere ;-). It worked like a charm!
Girl I hope Berkey paid you bank for this series. You make me a lot more confident in purchasing my Berkey filter and will be rewatching all of these videos to set it up this week!
Love my Berkey! I got it second hand because my sister needed a larger one for her family...I appreciate the tutorial!
Great video. Way more helpful and authentic than Berkey's own videos.
Really appreciated this video as well as the one about setting up a Berkey. I ended up using the laundry room faucet similar to your kitchen faucet. Thank you Lisa!
Thank you so much for so clearly with your instructions & your calm presentation! cheers!
THANK YOU FOR YOUR VIDEO. WE'VE BEEN USING A PRIMER FOR 3 HOURS AND YET NOT WORKING, SO NOW MY HUSBAND IS TRYING YOUR METHOD. IT WORKERD.
I am loving that kitchen more and more
Thanks, considering buying a berkey and this has explained about the priming, thank you!
so glad i have found you! i just received my berkey . you make this so much easier to understand. thank you!
Glad I could help!
Great video, keep it up!🚰
I made my own system and I am watching your video to learn how prepare my two filters.👍
Thank you SO much for this tutorial! The Berkey is great (I've had one three years), but I always felt challenged by the priming. This HELPED!
I’m so glad!
Me too! This made it so simple 👏
Very helpful video. THANK YOU!!!
Yes very helpful can’t wait to try it!
This is the 5th video I've watched on how to prime the filters. Even though you didn't complain, I clearly saw you struggle with that process. I don't have a typical faucet style, so I'm guessing the Berkey is not for me. I'll keep looking for something that will fit my faucet reasonably. Thanks for the video.
IF YOU'RE HAVING ISSUES PRIMING: use a bathroom faucet. I tried for an hour at my kitchen sink with the spray head with no success. The spray head faucet is too big. The idea with the rubber puck is to create a seal at the faucet. As soon as I switched to the bathroom sink (just like in this video) it worked instantly
This video + this comment was what did it for me. Thank you both! (My bathroom sink isn't big enough for the primer to fit so I had to go outside to the garden hose..lol).
Tried that….does not work with a shallow bathroom sink….
@@maryrenaud6732 My kitchen sink has a spray nozzle you can't remove without a plummer and my bathroom sink was too shallow and faucet shaped kinda square?
Yes because everyone has the same exactly kitchen and bathroom faucet as you do.
have you ever seen a normal bathroom sink?
Thank-you, very interested in this topic!💧 Thank-you for all the Berkey discount offers. Still didn't buy one and without one I can't do the Sourdough and Fermenting, but still this is my intention! 💧💙
I'm loving the new kitchen, God bless!
thank you!
Thanks for the vids, Lisa. Just ordered a Travel Berkey pkg deal which has the blue "balloon" type primer helper. Hope it makes priming easier and less messy!
I wish mine came with that blue rubber to prime it . I had a hard time priming it .
Very helpful! Thanks a lot !!!
Fantastic - thank you 😊 I couldn't follow the paper instructions at all!
Thanks for the information ☺👍.
Thank you! so helpful!
Thank you ….you answered my question that little desk I did not know what it was for. So thank you for your video.
You are so welcome!
Thank you for this tutorial! I just got mine for Christmas and I am STOKED to set it up. I’m looking to start a family maybe next year so this is such a huge step for my health and preparing for that
Love this video! So high quality too! What kind of camera do you use?
Thank you so much for this video!
You are so welcome!
Thank you!!
I’m dying to get one of these. France doesn’t fluoridate water, but here in Paris there are pretty high cadmium levels. I would think it would be a good idea wherever one lives!
I just love your sink 😍😍
Karina carmona no kidding, isn’t it gorgeous?
My grandma had one like that.
I tried priming my filter with the blue silicone attachment through my kitchen sink, but for some reason it didn't work. I used the circle priming tool you used on a smaller faucet and finally got my filters primed. Thanks!
Thanks for the video. You are a beautiful mother!
Tried this and with my type of facet couldn't get it to work. Ended up using a turkey basters. So much easier!!!!
Glad the Berkey name is making the world a better place!!
Goodness, thank you! I totally forgot how to do this and I'm on my 3rd set of filters.
You're welcome!!
I might try a water balloon filler attachment
So I’ve just ordered my Berkey, only to learn that a separate primer apparatus (I don’t think this company calls it a pump) is available as an additional purchase. There’s no mention of a primer pump or anything of the sort in the product description. I was considering cancelling my order until I found this video. So is the little round, brown gadget you held up against the faucet included, even though it’s not mentioned in the product description? Thanks.
empty syringe w/o needle. i had a 12 ml on hand. did each filter several times and took under 15 seconds for each one. ensure the tip fits the hole of the filter. easiest and fastest way to prime these annoying filters (to prime).
Thank you!
Thank you 😊
Love my LDS!
I just got my and when I wanted to prime my filters it took me around 15 minutes to get the bottom half of the filter to get water out . Same with the other one . Water is dripping really slow but at least is dripping but when it comes to the other half that didn't get primed ( I guess ) it stops and the water is there but it doesn't go down . What can I do in this situation to get a steady flow ?
Can you touch the filter like this? Thought I wasn't supposed to touch it on those areas
What if my electric is down and I don't have running water. Could I slow but sure pour bottled water to prime? Hoping so I may not have a choice one day. Thanks!
So, I don't have water pressure (which is why I'm going gravity fed). I'm filtering rainwater. Will the water eventually soak through?
Thank you.
You're welcome!
Agree with all commenter! There should be an easier way to prime and with better guidance.from Berkey.
Thank you again for enlightening video!
where did u get that water spout at?
I used my bathroom faucet for another filter I had for a Seychelle Water Pitcher - that didn’t work! The water flooded under the sink. It’s a pain because no one has the type of faucet that works best for this process. I checked with some friends and my 3 adult children and no one has this type of faucet! I’ll try the garden hose; seems like a good suggestion.
Any reason to assume the water isnt clean if it filtered slowly from not being primed?
what about the fluoride filter?
I found a fast way to prime those darn filters! I have a food Baster that consists of a plastic squeeze bottle but the cap has a needle on the end of it, so u can inject meat with spices. I put the needle directly into the filter and it primed it in less than a minute!🙏thank you God!
Thanks for the tip.. the water tap alone did not work. The food Baster seemed to help pull out the air from the filter. I think the added pressure helps.
@@soliver111 you’re welcome!
I have to prime my Berkey filters every 2 to 3 weeks, I contacted Berkey head office in Canada and they said most likely my water is softened, I like my Berkey but priming every couple weeks is surely a pain ☹️
If they have a bad or useless system they need to be transparent about that.
I tried several methods to prime one filter that just would not prime. I used the initial priming pad, the hand pump, and finally the blue silicon adapter (paid extra for it) which would NOT work with any sink or bathtub faucet in my home. Finally, I used the blue silicon adapter outside with a water hose, and it still would NOT prime. Disgusting! I decided this was a bad filter and luckily I had a second set. Finally could prime a filter off the hose with the blue silicon adapter ZIP tied to the hose. Now I have to try to get a refund for the bad useless filter. [Note: my husband and I are experienced DIY types and have built walls, installed tile and lighting, installed plumbing, installed laminate flooring etc.]
Worst designed priming system ever. Hand pump falls apart or will not regain air, silicon adapter will not fit over even a tub faucet or a modern wide kitchen faucet and the small priming pad is too small for modern faucets.
Berkey needs to wake up and redesign this ABSURD system, we need something that screws on the filters with a LARGE size (multiple sizes perhaps) silicon adapter to fit modern plumbing and a hand pump that doesn’t fall apart when you use it. The pump should come in ONE piece not a bunch of bits that fall apart; try that with a bucket when you are camping out.
Berkey, Go to Home Depot and Lowe’s and try the useless silicon adapter on a large kitchen faucet with integrated sprayer and you will see the problem. Try the hand pump under multiple conditions and see the darn thing fall apart. PLEASE fix it, as wonderful filters are useless if they cannot be easily and quickly primed in multiple situations.
Had I realized the absurdity of the priming situation I have would NOT have bought this system. Luckily I tested my Big Berkey ahead of hurricane season. So one lesson here is to test any system before you desperately need it. Also, buy extra filters in case of duds. Good Luck!
i hate their priming system. it is laughable and frustrating as hell. i dread changing my filters.
@@kalijuri I agree 100%. However, I found an effective and affordable solution. Go to the dollar store and buy the large condiment squeeze bottles (it was 2 for $1.00). Fill a squeeze bottle with water (refill as needed) and squeeze into the filter opening until water comes through the filter along the full length. It takes only a couple of minutes and you can do this easily at home or while camping. This is far better than high tech designs that do not work…
A wonderful suggestion. Thank you for leaving your comment.
I've primed mine and run three containers full through the filters but the water tastes TERRIBLE. It's really bad. Anyone know how to get rid of a terrible taste? I'm trying to run my water through a few more times to see if it changes.
I have that hand held pump to prime my filters yet the rubber part is always sucked in and I can’t figure out how to use do you have a video on that? This was great
@joanne Foster. This happens to me. A total fail in the Berkey priming system. The air does not replenish so the hand pump is utterly useless…paid money for it too.
@@maryrenaud6732 i don't recommend buying it- complete disappointment- other than that I love my Berkey
@@wipple2156 Agree. Now I use a condiment squeeze bottle from the dollar store with tip cut to fit the filter outlets. Works like a charm. Actually, 2 for a dollar!😊
i tried to use the method shown here but couldn't get it done, but when i purchased my filters, i got a big 60ml syringe delivered with it, i used it to prime my filters and it was much easier and quicker.
so, if none of the advises here work, you can try with a serynge (without needle of course)
That water is from the water running down the side no?
What sz is ur berkey
I had priming issues so I used a syringe that I got at Tractor Supply for 38 cents. They come without the needle and are used to give livestock shots I think. You have to buy the needles separately. I just kept filling up a tall glass of water to be able to draw the water into the syringe and then I squirted it into the filter until it was primed. The syringe fits perfectly on the filter's hollow threaded shaft.
Thanks for the info!
If out of town for a couple days say the weekend. Is it safe to drink the water upon return ?
yes!
I’ve been trying for over 30 mins to prime my filters and I’m not getting the condensation/water droplets on the outside. Is there another way to prime these?
Met too!
This just arrived in the mail and it worked perfectly! Highly recommend when the priming button isn’t working for your filters.
@@ashleymelton4636 not for $28
I used a 20cc syringe without the needle to prime mine, just keep pushing water in till it beads up, worked great.
Yes. Took me awhile to figure it out, but I've got it. Take the Berkey up to the highest floor in whatever building you live in, throw it out the window, and watch it break into pieces as it hits the ground.
Have you ever had new filters have a steady stream? I primed my new filters and I’m used to my old ones drip out but now the new ones have a steady stream. Is that normal?
Thanks for asking this. Mine are a steady stream as well. I wasn't sure if that was normal.
Mine did the same. I did the red dye test and they failed. They went replacement ones as I just purchased a month ago. Hoping the new ones work!
Hello just to share a quick easy way to prime the filters....
1. Use a fresh dish washer sponge scourer with rough side wash down both of the filters.
2. Fill up the bottom half (plug in) of Berkley almost to the top. Leave half of the pipe on top of filter above the water. Submerge each filter separately.
3. Place your mouth over the exposed part of pipe and suck. Continue sucking until the air lock releases and water come through. Repeat 3 times to ensure water flowing through freely.
4. Place filters into upper chamber and water should come through with in a few minutes.
I'm using a sport-cap water bottle. Just squeeze the water in. Easy
I thought it comes with the prime rite kit to easily prime it as I watched it in UA-cam
Aloha! Do you have any suggestions for what to use of I don't have the primer anymore? I think it got thrown away 😭
If you can get a 20cc syringe without the needle you can prime it that way,that's what I did with mine. Worked great!!
@@apartmentgardener2317 God bless you for suggesting this - we had one from when we had to feed a cat, and it worked like a charm! Thank you.
If I prime my filter and store it away, do I have to prime it again after I take it out of storage?
Yes! We travelled for a month and I emptied it dry..:when we came back I just primed it took about 30 seconds! I believe you’re supposed to prime every few months or so or if you notice it slowing down etc.
Do the filters have to be primed everytime you refill with water?
No
I was excited to get one for Christmas, but I’ve tried to prime the filters twice (first for 5 minutes each and then 15 minutes each) and nothing happens. I can’t get anyone at Berkey to answer their phones. Now I feel like I wasted a bunch of money...
AMEN. Try using a new sponge with a scrubber to very lightly sand the outside of the filters with water running over them before you prime. If you see my comments in this same section, I tried a bunch of stuff too…decided one of my filters is a complete dud as it would not prime no matter what. For the one I did prime, I used the blue silicon adapter over the end of a garden hose, set to a low flow and that worked for me…Good luck!
why does the e water just come out the side for me?!!!
Thank you .
I thought i got a bad one it was not filtering a single srop of water untill i primed it.
I’m really bummed- my screw pieces on my filters just busted as it fell on the floor. 💔 I guess I need a new set. Ugh.
Every Berkey sales will say buy a new one .
It can be repaired will need to have 2 gaskets rings . Or buy a comparable high quality ceramic filter for $40 or less depending the size .
I need to know how to clean between the double glass oven door. I’m prepared to sell my stove if I can’t get it clean. Lol I hope in the near future they start making that glass more accessible.
U can take it out lol..
Aren't you priming with potentially contaminated water? You are pushing tap water into the outlet.
And if you live in either Iowa or California, if you’re purchasing a Berkey, have them deliver it to a friend or family member in the next state over and go pick it up from them or have them meet you half way. I know it’s a little bothering but citizens need to stand up against their governors and tell them we didn’t want you (governors) to ban Berkey systems in our state(s).
The Travel Berkey can be sold and shipped to Calif, just not the larger models. Still... makes not a lick of sense.
Didn't expect to spend an hour trying to screw the knob on the lid. Don t they own the right sized drill bit for gods sake for 300 bucks.
I guess if you are priming with poison tap water, you will need to dump your first batch of water?
That's good for an old sink not a newer sink
This mama done did this video while strapped with a baby? You don't know badass until you've seen this
Are you actually pregnant or is the baby there for aesthetics for the video?
She didn't make the video about the Berkey. She made it so you can look at her and her baaaabaaaaay. LOL.
Removing the wingnut makes it harder to hold the filter level with the faucet. Just leave the wingnut on and put the priming washer over it and you should listen to me because I am a man and know more about nuts and bolts.
Great video, but getting a baby mushed underneath the shirt is pretty distracting.
I thought it was a sweet addition to the video :)
@@kerrispangler8631 Maybe that just works well, it does make it interesting overall. Keep up the great work!
Love the new kitchen!! Enough with the water filter. These videos feel like advertisements and not at all genuine like the rest of your non endorsed content.
Oh shut up Michael go watch someone else
Michael Marcus I so appreciate these Berkey videos, have one on the way and the instructions are a bit confusing. This was very helpful
God bless you, in Jesus's name, thank you for the helpful video, amein! We don't know for sure when Jesus of Nazareth was born, but we should be celebrating His life and resurrection every day, Hallelu Yah! Shalom!