Black Berkey filter elements do not necessarily need to be cleaned every time you clean the housing of the Berkey water filter (the lower and upper chambers). However, this may vary depending on the region and water source. In certain parts of the world, the water is much dirtier than in others, and it will be necessary to clean the elements more frequently; possibly even more often than cleaning the rest of the system requires. If your water is muddy or very dirty, we recommend pre-filtering it by running it through a piece of fabric, e.g. a shirt, sheet, bandana, etc., before filling the Berkey water filter with it. Although this isn\u2019t essential, it helps to reduce the frequency of filter element cleaning by trapping dirt that could block the pores of your Black Berkey filter elements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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