Manufacturer / Marketing Manager
BOROUX Foundation Black filter elements use advanced filtration technology to reduce, amongst other things, heavy metals, pharmaceutical residues, pesticides, herbicides, insecticides, PFAS, VOCs, microplastics and disinfection by-products.
| Titel | Aantal | Korting |
|---|---|---|
| Combikorting Berkey & BOROUX waterfilters | 3 + | 5% |
Manufacturer / Marketing Manager
BOROUX Foundation Black filter elements are compatible with most popular gravity-fed water filter systems, including Berkey, British Berkefeld, ProOne, Phoenix Gravity, Aqua Logic, Monderma, Pure Filters and Newton. The filter cartridges are designed for long-term use and feature Stem Saver technology for added durability during use and cleaning.
These BOROUX filters reduce, amongst other things, more than 99% of chlorine, heavy metals, pharmaceutical contaminants (medicine residues), pesticides, herbicides, insecticides, plastic and industrial contaminants (PFAS), volatile organic compounds (VOCs), microplastics and disinfection by-products. The essential minerals your body needs are retained in the process.
The advanced filter technology not only filters the water, but also transforms it. By removing more than 99% of harmful contaminants, BOROUX Foundation Black filters ensure that your water is as pure and refreshing as nature intended. Every reduction in a contaminant contributes to an improvement in your health and wellbeing!
The filters consist, amongst other things, of a special blend of activated carbon. The BOROUX Foundation Black filter elements contain silver, an antimicrobial agent, to prevent micro-organisms from damaging the product itself. These filters are not designed to filter out micro-organisms.
They are also so powerful that they can remove red colourings from water without stripping away the beneficial minerals your body needs.
The BOROUX Foundation Black filters have been tested by an independent laboratory (IAPMO R&T Lab NJ, ISO/IEC 17025) in accordance with NSF/ANSI standards 42, 53 and 401. See all test reports For further details; clarity and transparency are our top priorities.
BOROUX’s water filtration systems and filters are Gold Seal-certified by the Water Quality Association (WQA), the oldest independent certification body in the water filtration industry. Products must meet stringent testing requirements to be certified: industry standards (NSF/ANSI/CAN), annual audits of the production facility and compliance with the WQA’s certification schemes. Verification and validation through an independent testing process provide the assurance that consumers deserve.
They are certified for:
✔ NSF/ANSI 42: Appearance, taste, odour and nominal particle class I (view the certification)
✔ NSF/ANSI 372: Lead-free materials (view the certification)
✔ NSF/ANSI/CAN 401: Microplastics ranging in size from ≥ 0.5 µm to < 1 µm (view the certification)
These significant achievements underscore their commitment to providing safe, high-quality and effective water filtration solutions. This certification is not just any quality mark: it indicates that their products meet the stringent standards of NSF International (NSF) and the American National Standards Institute (ANSI), globally recognised organisations that safeguard public health and the safety of consumer products.
The BOROUX Foundation Black filter has been carefully designed to integrate seamlessly with most gravity-fed water filtration systems, including Berkey, British Berkefeld, ProOne, Phoenix Gravity, Aqua Logic, Monderma, Pure Filters, Newton and more. Whether you’re replacing filters in your existing system or embarking on a new journey in water wellbeing, these filters are designed for broad compatibility with gravity-fed water filtration systems.
A BOROUX water filter (BOROUX Legacy or BOROUX Legacy Compact) comes as standard with two original BOROUX Foundation Black filter cartridges. You can, if you wish, upgrade the BOROUX Legacy water filter to four filter cartridges.
● 2x BOROUX Foundation Black filter elements
● 2x Black rubber rings: to be fitted between the filter element and the stainless steel housing
● 2x Wing nuts: to tighten the filter element
● 1x Priming Button: a small brown rubber ring to prime the filter elements with the tap
● 1x PrimeRite Universal Primer: blue rubber attachment for the tap to prime the filter elements
● 1x English-language user manual (a Dutch-language user manual is available for download at our library and is also sent by email after the order has been placed)
Preparing for use
The first step is to prime the filter elements. It is important that this is done correctly, otherwise it will take a very long time to purify the water. For full details about BOROUX water filters, please refer to our library, which includes user guides, instructional videos and answers to frequently asked questions. If you’re unable to prime the system using the tap, then a automatic primer pump or manual primer pump order from us.
Scrub the BOROUX Foundation Black filters every 3–6 months. Gently scrub the surface of the filters for a few minutes using a scouring pad. Do NOT use soap or cleaning products on the filters. Re-prime the filters and reinstall them in accordance with the instructions.
The BOROUX Foundation Black filters are designed for long-term use. However, the actual service life of the filters depends on various factors, such as:
● water quality;
● the contaminants present and their concentrations;
● daily water consumption;
● the substances you specifically want to filter out.
BOROUX provides a general replacement recommendation, based on a broad range of users and water qualities. In practice, the optimal replacement interval may vary from user to user.
Based on our experience with Dutch tap water, we recommend replacing the filters after, assuming average usage and the use of tap water, maximum three years. This is a practical guideline and not a fixed replacement period.
If you use water with higher concentrations of certain contaminants (for example, water from other sources), if your water consumption is high, or if you wish to ensure maximum protection against specific substances, it is advisable to replace the filters sooner.
If you want to determine exactly when replacement is needed, only regular analysis of the filtered water will provide a definitive answer.
Please note: Test results and maximum capacities vary depending on the type of contamination. Always refer to the most up-to-date information and BOROUX test results.
Ronald (Geregistreerde klant) –
A good product to replace my Berkey filters
Ronald –
A good product to replace my Berkey filters
Theo (Geregistreerde klant) –
Excellent filters – once installed, you can immediately taste the difference between the old and new filters. As I understand it, Boroux used to manufacture the filters with the Berkey logo, so in that sense you’d still be using Berkey filters.
Theo –
Excellent filters – once installed, you can immediately taste the difference between the old and new filters. As I understand it, Boroux used to manufacture the filters with the Berkey logo, so in that sense you’d still be using Berkey filters.
Tijn Verstappen (Geregistreerde klant) –
After running the water through three times, it tasted fine. So I needed twice as much as planned, but that wasn’t a problem. The nut and the moulded filter outlet have poor-quality threads. At the moment, they’re still strong enough to fit the filters watertight, but I’m worried about next time (after I’ve cleaned the filters in the meantime).
Tijn Verstappen –
After running the water through three times, it tasted fine. So I needed twice as much as planned, but that wasn’t a problem. The nut and the moulded filter outlet have poor-quality threads. At the moment, they’re still strong enough to fit the filters watertight, but I’m worried about next time (after I’ve cleaned the filters in the meantime).
Nicole (Geregistreerde klant) –
Works well
Nicole –
Works well
Evie (Geregistreerde klant) –
Nothing to complain about!
Evie –
Nothing to complain about!
A Bouwma –
Haven’t tried them yet; ordered them to keep some filters in stock.
A Bouwma (Geregistreerde klant) –
Haven’t tried them yet; ordered them to keep some filters in stock.
Johan –
I haven’t used this one yet, but it’s a great product
Johan (Geregistreerde klant) –
I haven’t used this one yet, but it’s a great product
Annette –
I’m assuming it’s working properly……first time replacing the filters
Annette (Geregistreerde klant) –
I’m assuming it’s working properly……first time replacing the filters
Willem B –
The product looks good and, after doing some research and reading up on it, it appears to be a good alternative to Black Berkey filters.
Willem B (Geregistreerde klant) –
The product looks good and, after doing some research and reading up on it, it appears to be a good alternative to Black Berkey filters.
Silvia –
I can’t really judge yet. It’s the first time I’ve used this new product. The test with the red liquid was amazing.
Silvia (Geregistreerde klant) –
I can’t really judge yet. It’s the first time I’ve used this new product. The test with the red liquid was amazing.
E. de Leeuw –
Very good!
E. de Leeuw (Geregistreerde klant) –
Very good!
Pieter –
We’ve only just started using them, so there’s not much to say yet, but they seem to be doing the job well.
Pieter (Geregistreerde klant) –
We’ve only just started using them, so there’s not much to say yet, but they seem to be doing the job well.
Kenny –
Works very well as a replacement for Berkey filters
Kenny (Geregistreerde klant) –
Works very well as a replacement for Berkey filters
Seyfullah Saglam –
a great product
Seyfullah Saglam (Geregistreerde klant) –
a great product
Mr Markus –
It was easy to prime them again, and we’re assured of clean, “empty” water for the time being.
Rachel –
I haven’t started using it yet, but I’m sure it’s a good product!
Mr Markus (Geregistreerde klant) –
It was easy to prime them again, and we’re assured of clean, “empty” water for the time being.
Rachel (Geregistreerde klant) –
I haven’t started using it yet, but I’m sure it’s a good product!
Tine –
I can’t say anything about them yet because I haven’t installed them yet
Tine (Geregistreerde klant) –
I can’t say anything about them yet because I haven’t installed them yet
Mark –
The filters work really well
Mark (Geregistreerde klant) –
The filters work really well
Estelle –
Works well
Estelle (Geregistreerde klant) –
Works well
Ton van de Noort –
I’ve only just got them, but the water’s flowing through the filters just fine
Ton van de Noort (Geregistreerde klant) –
I’ve only just got them, but the water’s flowing through the filters just fine
Marc Wolf –
Not yet in use.
Marc Wolf (Geregistreerde klant) –
Not yet in use.
Christina Van Dyck –
The very best quality.
Christina Van Dyck (Geregistreerde klant) –
The very best quality.
Annelies Offenberg –
The filters look slightly different from the Berkey filters. Priming them was easy, and you can use the red dye supplied to check whether the filters are working properly. Just make sure you don’t spill any on k
Annelies Offenberg (Geregistreerde klant) –
The filters look slightly different from the Berkey filters. Priming them was easy, and you can use the red dye supplied to check whether the filters are working properly. Just make sure you don’t spill any on k
Niko Mailand –
just as good as the Berkeys
Niko Mailand (Geregistreerde klant) –
just as good as the Berkeys
A van Kempen –
I received a different product, namely the original Black Berkey filters, and they are excellent.
A van Kempen (Geregistreerde klant) –
I received a different product, namely the original Black Berkey filters, and they are excellent.
Mirjam Heintze –
Excellent.
Mirjam Heintze (Geregistreerde klant) –
Excellent.
Hub Starmans –
I haven’t used them yet
Hub Starmans (Geregistreerde klant) –
I haven’t used them yet
Karen –
These filters fit our Berkey perfectly. They start working straight away because we’d already had them primed. It’s great to have that extra service. A brilliant product. Fast delivery, and they’re exactly as described!
Karen (Geregistreerde klant) –
These filters fit our Berkey perfectly. They start working straight away because we’d already had them primed. It’s great to have that extra service. A brilliant product. Fast delivery, and they’re exactly as described!
D. L. –
It’s a good product; I’m confident it’s good for my health, it feels good, and I’ve been using it for years.
D. L. (Geregistreerde klant) –
It’s a good product; I’m confident it’s good for my health, it feels good, and I’ve been using it for years.
Cindy Schlosser –
Good quality
Cindy Schlosser (Geregistreerde klant) –
Good quality
Kathleen Dendauw –
a great alternative
Kathleen Dendauw (Geregistreerde klant) –
a great alternative
Ronald –
I’m not sure yet; it’s just a stock item for now, but rest assured it’s just as good as the original
Ronald (Geregistreerde klant) –
I’m not sure yet; it’s just a stock item for now, but rest assured it’s just as good as the original
Hans van Kraaij –
It works well but is still an expensive purchase. The original filters were a bit cheaper, though.
Hans van Kraaij (Geregistreerde klant) –
It works well but is still an expensive purchase. The original filters were a bit cheaper, though.