It appears they resolved the issue.  They were using a food grade glue that was falling apart when wet.  I can not remember when I ordered mine but I am going to check it out today.  Will also give a review of this after testing it hopefully succcessively.  Here is a link to what I just discussed.

http://www.tfmetalsreport.com/forum/3214/berkey-black-water-filter-issues

Quote from: Seawolf on January 19, 2012, 05:26:06 AM
It appears they resolved the issue.  They were using a food grade glue that was falling apart when wet.  I can not remember when I ordered mine but I am going to check it out today.  Will also give a review of this after testing it hopefully succcessively.  Here is a link to what I just discussed.

http://www.tfmetalsreport.com/forum/3214/berkey-black-water-filter-issues

Cal. at it best.     http://remixxworld.blogspot.com/2010/02/california-bans-berkey-water-filter.html

Quote from: Seawolf on January 19, 2012, 05:26:06 AM
It appears they resolved the issue.  They were using a food grade glue that was falling apart when wet.  I can not remember when I ordered mine but I am going to check it out today.  Will also give a review of this after testing it hopefully succcessively.  Here is a link to what I just discussed.

http://www.tfmetalsreport.com/forum/3214/berkey-black-water-filter-issues

It looks like you could just send them back for a replacement even if you hadn't used them?

What I find weird is Ca doesn't allow them in the state?
Now how stupid is that? Seriously, heres a product that just might save your life in an emergency, but they outlaw it's sale because? ? ?

This is like those stupid gas cans they force us to buy with the faulty pouring spout that makes you spill more than it used to.
Too many Dims are making money via bribes in this state writing laws to punish the competition.

Quote from: Solar on January 19, 2012, 06:27:26 AM
It looks like you could just send them back for a replacement even if you hadn't used them?

What I find weird is Ca doesn't allow them in the state?
Now how stupid is that? Seriously, heres a product that just might save your life in an emergency, but they outlaw it's sale because? ? ?

This is like those stupid gas cans they force us to buy with the faulty pouring spout that makes you spill more than it used to.
Too many Dims are making money via bribes in this state writing laws to punish the competition.

Did I tell you what I think of them *&*&^%$#@   *&^%##!**^!!! things.
I have 3 of the old ones.  That I keep at home so someone will not that them.   ;D

Quote from: walkstall on January 19, 2012, 07:04:41 AM

Did I tell you what I think of them *&*&^%$#@   *&^%##!**^!!! things.
I have 3 of the old ones.  That I keep at home so someone will not that them.   ;D

I thought it was just my State that did the stupid gas can thing.
I swear, someone paid the libs well to pass this stupid law...

Well I spoke with customer service and they claim only about 5% of their filters were determined to be faulty.  I am now in the process of testing mine out.  I poured some stale red wine with the water at the top and took pics.  Once this is done I will take pics of the end results as well as a taste test.  Hopefully I can post this when completed.

Quote from: Seawolf on January 19, 2012, 12:59:59 PM
Well I spoke with customer service and they claim only about 5% of their filters were determined to be faulty.  I am now in the process of testing mine out.  I poured some stale red wine with the water at the top and took pics.  Once this is done I will take pics of the end results as well as a taste test.  Hopefully I can post this when completed.

Wow! With a 5% failure rate, I would think they would replace them without question.
Can you imagine if say, Bumble Bee tuna cans had a 5% failure rate, or Burger King?

Quote from: Solar on January 19, 2012, 01:04:01 PM
Wow! With a 5% failure rate, I would think they would replace them without question.
Can you imagine if say, Bumble Bee tuna cans had a 5% failure rate, or Burger King?

That is why I am testing mine and it passed.  So I have red water at top and crystal clear water coming out.  Pretty amazing.

It looks as if they were able to resolve the design issue last summer since from what I have read they have not seen any failures in their recently sold filters.  According to the write up the failure would show itself by a steady flow of water rather then a drip.

Thats good news....

This is what they claim their filters remove.


List Below Shows what Black Berkey Elements Remove

VIRUSES
Exceeds purification standards:
MS2 - Fr Coliphage

PATHOGENIC BACTERIA CYSTS AND PARASITES
Exceeds purification standards:
E. coli - Klebsiella - Pseudomonas Aeruginosa - Giardia - Cryptosporidium - Raoultella Terrigena

TRIHALOMETHANES
Removed to below detectable limits:
Bromodichloromethane - Bromoform - Chloroform - Dibromochloromethane
Health effects: muscle & nervous system disorders, cancer

RADIOLOGICALS
Removed to below detectable limits:
Radon 222

INORGANIC MINERALS
Removed to below detectable limits:

CONTAMINANT

HEALTH EFFECTS

Chlorine Residual

cancer, birth defects

Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs)
Removed to below detectable limits

Alachlor
Atrazine
Benzene
Carbofuran
Carbon Tetrachloride
Chlorine
Chlorobenzene
Chloroform
2,4-D
DBCP
p-Dichlorobenzene
o-Dichlorobenzene
1, 1-Dichloroethane
1, 2-Dichloroethane
1, 1-Dichloroethylene
cis-1, 2-Dichloroethylene
Trans-1,2-Dichloroethylene
1, 2-Dichloropropane
cis-l,3-Dichloropropylene
Dinoseb
Endrin
Ethylbenzene

Ethylene Dibromide (EDB)
Heptachlor
Heptachlor Epoxide
Hexachlorobutodiene
Hexachlorocyclopentadiene
Lindane, Methoxychlor
MTBE
Pentachlorophenol
Simazine
Styrene
1,1,2,2-Tetrachloroethane
Tetrachloroethylene
Toluene
2,4,5-TP (Silvex)
1,2,4-trichlorobenzene
1,1,1-trichloroethane
1,1,2-trichloroethane
Trichloroethylene
o-Xylene
m-Xylene
p-Xylene

HEAVY METALS reduced by up to 95%:

CONTAMINANT

HEALTH EFFECTS

Lead

kidney, nervous system damage

Mercury

kidney, nervous system disorders

Aluminum

respiratory, nervous system disorders

Cadmium

kidney damage

Chromium

liver, kidney, circulatory system disorders

Copper

gastro-enteric diseases


ALSO REMOVES OR REDUCES:
rust, silt, sediment, foul taste and odors.

Ok, just did a taste sample and it was great!  I tasted my water out of the faucet and could taste the chemicals whereas the filtered water tasted like good ole clean water.  No taste of any chemicals to include the wine we poured in it.

Quote from: Seawolf on January 19, 2012, 01:43:28 PM
Ok, just did a taste sample and it was great!  I tasted my water out of the faucet and could taste the chemicals whereas the filtered water tasted like good ole clean water.  No taste of any chemicals to include the wine we poured in it.

I read that if you plan on storing the filters after they've been used, to turn them upside down and they will dry in a day.
A good water filter for emergency use is a must have for anyone, you never know when your water supply may become contaminated.

After sitting overnight to finish filering I was able to look at the water and taste it.  The water tasted excellent, no taste of either the wine we poured into it or the chemicals from the faucet.  I did notice a very slight tint to the final product but no smell or taste that would have indicated the final product as being contaminated.  The water was in a stainless steel mug and had a very slight brown color.  It was almost unoticable.  We poured enough wine into the water as to make the unfiltered water appear ruby red.