If you have specifically the BIG BERKEY Water Filter (THE ONLY MODELWITH AN 8.5-IN DIAMETER) this jar is a MUST-HAVE, even if you are not also using the submerged, white PF-2 fluoride/arsenic filters shown in this photo.
FOR THOSE USING ONLY THE BLACK BERKEY FILTERS IN THEIR BIG BERKEY
A. Red Dye Test
If you are using only the Black Berkey Filters, you must perform a Red Dye Test to ascertain that your filters are removing contaminants. You MUST do this when you first install the filters and then periodically, whenever you notice a decrease in flow rate.
To perform the Red Dye Test, the Berkey website recommends that you fill the upper chamber to the maximum and then continue the test until ALL the fluid has emptied into transparent glass containers.
The problem with this is that the Big Berkey upper chamber contains up 2 gallons of water; therefore, you need a container below this chamber that also can handle two full gallons. This Anchor Hocking jug can do that.
The reason you must allow ALL two gallons in the chamber to pass into your glass container is that you need to ascertain that the water coming out of EACH of the 2-4 Black Berkey filters is clear, without even a hint of red or pink color or tint. This jar allows you to observe that.
B. Comparing the Flow Rates of Your 2-4 Black Berkey Filters
A second important reason to have this jug is that it allows you to compare the flowr rates of your 2-4 Black Berkey filters.
If you are CERTAIN that you have properly "primed" your 2-4 filters but you notice that the flow rate of one or more is MUCH slower than the others, despite performing the additional testing recommended by Berkey, the company allows up to 30 days to exchange your defective filter(s). Or, if you purchased them from Amazon, this company, too, allows an exchange within 30 days. After the 30 days, they have a 2-year replacement warranty IF puchased from Berkey or an Authorized Dealer.
FOR THOSE USING BOTH THE BLACK BERKEY FILTERS AND THE WHITE PF-2 FILTERS IN THEIR BIG BERKEY AS IN THE PHOTO
C. Detecting the Source of Cloudy Water
The white filters MUST be removed for the red dye test. But once users have replaced them, the jug is also exceedingly helpful.
Those who use the white filters may notice that the outputted water is cloudy; but the only way to know WHICH particular filter(s) is/are putting out cloudy water, this jar is essential.
D. Detecting which, if any, of the white filters Has an Abnormally Slow Flow Rate
If any of your 2-4 white filters is defective in terms of either cloudy output or slow flow rate, despite "purging" it/them correctly as in the instructions, this jug allows you to know which is/are the culprits that should be exchanged within 30 days.
USING BERKEY'S LIMITED WARRANTIES
Provided they are purchased either from Berkey directly or from an Authorized Dealer, Berkey offers exchange warranties on both the Black Berkey and the white PF-2 filters.
The Anchor Hocking jug allows you to detect any failures that occur within the warranty periods. What this means is that this jug could, depending upon your experience of a defect, pay for itself.
E. USERS OF THE WHITE PF-2 FILTERS WILL FIND THIS JUG VERY HELPFUL WHENEVER THEY FILL THEIR UPPER CHAMBER: IT PROVIDES A SAFE PLACE TO PARK YOUR UPPER CHAMBER
Berkey recommends emptying the LOWER chamber each time users fill their UPPER chamber, to avoid an overflow situation.
What this means is that users of the PF-2 filters need a place to safely park their upper chamber while they are emptying their lower chamber.
This 2-gallon jug provides a perfect location for parking one's upper chamber, with 2-4 PF-2 filters attached below and 2-4 Black Berkey filters located inside.*
*NOTE: If there as many as 8 filters and all are still filled with water, the upper chamber will be heavy.
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If you have a BIG BERKEY Water Filter (the only one with an 8.5-in diameter) this jar is a MUST-HAVE
Reviewed in the United States on November 4, 2021
If you have specifically the BIG BERKEY Water Filter (THE ONLY MODELWITH AN 8.5-IN DIAMETER) this jar is a MUST-HAVE, even if you are not also using the submerged, white PF-2 fluoride/arsenic filters shown in this photo.FOR THOSE USING ONLY THE BLACK BERKEY FILTERS IN THEIR BIG BERKEYA. Red Dye TestIf you are using only the Black Berkey Filters, you must perform a Red Dye Test to ascertain that your filters are removing contaminants. You MUST do this when you first install the filters and then periodically, whenever you notice a decrease in flow rate.To perform the Red Dye Test, the Berkey website recommends that you fill the upper chamber to the maximum and then continue the test until ALL the fluid has emptied into transparent glass containers.The problem with this is that the Big Berkey upper chamber contains up 2 gallons of water; therefore, you need a container below this chamber that also can handle two full gallons. This Anchor Hocking jug can do that.The reason you must allow ALL two gallons in the chamber to pass into your glass container is that you need to ascertain that the water coming out of EACH of the 2-4 Black Berkey filters is clear, without even a hint of red or pink color or tint. This jar allows you to observe that.B. Comparing the Flow Rates of Your 2-4 Black Berkey FiltersA second important reason to have this jug is that it allows you to compare the flowr rates of your 2-4 Black Berkey filters.If you are CERTAIN that you have properly "primed" your 2-4 filters but you notice that the flow rate of one or more is MUCH slower than the others, despite performing the additional testing recommended by Berkey, the company allows up to 30 days to exchange your defective filter(s). Or, if you purchased them from Amazon, this company, too, allows an exchange within 30 days. After the 30 days, they have a 2-year replacement warranty IF puchased from Berkey or an Authorized Dealer.FOR THOSE USING BOTH THE BLACK BERKEY FILTERS AND THE WHITE PF-2 FILTERS IN THEIR BIG BERKEY AS IN THE PHOTOC. Detecting the Source of Cloudy WaterThe white filters MUST be removed for the red dye test. But once users have replaced them, the jug is also exceedingly helpful.Those who use the white filters may notice that the outputted water is cloudy; but the only way to know WHICH particular filter(s) is/are putting out cloudy water, this jar is essential.D. Detecting which, if any, of the white filters Has an Abnormally Slow Flow RateIf any of your 2-4 white filters is defective in terms of either cloudy output or slow flow rate, despite "purging" it/them correctly as in the instructions, this jug allows you to know which is/are the culprits that should be exchanged within 30 days.USING BERKEY'S LIMITED WARRANTIESProvided they are purchased either from Berkey directly or from an Authorized Dealer, Berkey offers exchange warranties on both the Black Berkey and the white PF-2 filters.The Anchor Hocking jug allows you to detect any failures that occur within the warranty periods. What this means is that this jug could, depending upon your experience of a defect, pay for itself.E. USERS OF THE WHITE PF-2 FILTERS WILL FIND THIS JUG VERY HELPFUL WHENEVER THEY FILL THEIR UPPER CHAMBER: IT PROVIDES A SAFE PLACE TO PARK YOUR UPPER CHAMBERBerkey recommends emptying the LOWER chamber each time users fill their UPPER chamber, to avoid an overflow situation.What this means is that users of the PF-2 filters need a place to safely park their upper chamber while they are emptying their lower chamber.This 2-gallon jug provides a perfect location for parking one's upper chamber, with 2-4 PF-2 filters attached below and 2-4 Black Berkey filters located inside.**NOTE: If there as many as 8 filters and all are still filled with water, the upper chamber will be heavy.
Reviewed in the United States on November 4, 2021
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If you have a BIG BERKEY Water Filter (the only one with an 8.5-in diameter) this jar is a MUST-HAVE
Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on November 4, 2021
If you have a BIG BERKEY Water Filter (the only one with an 8.5-in diameter) this jar is a MUST-HAVE
By grt0106 on November 4, 2021
If you have specifically the BIG BERKEY Water Filter (THE ONLY MODELWITH AN 8.5-IN DIAMETER) this jar is a MUST-HAVE, even if you are not also using the submerged, white PF-2 fluoride/arsenic filters shown in this photo.By grt0106 on November 4, 2021
FOR THOSE USING ONLY THE BLACK BERKEY FILTERS IN THEIR BIG BERKEY
A. Red Dye Test
If you are using only the Black Berkey Filters, you must perform a Red Dye Test to ascertain that your filters are removing contaminants. You MUST do this when you first install the filters and then periodically, whenever you notice a decrease in flow rate.
To perform the Red Dye Test, the Berkey website recommends that you fill the upper chamber to the maximum and then continue the test until ALL the fluid has emptied into transparent glass containers.
The problem with this is that the Big Berkey upper chamber contains up 2 gallons of water; therefore, you need a container below this chamber that also can handle two full gallons. This Anchor Hocking jug can do that.
The reason you must allow ALL two gallons in the chamber to pass into your glass container is that you need to ascertain that the water coming out of EACH of the 2-4 Black Berkey filters is clear, without even a hint of red or pink color or tint. This jar allows you to observe that.
B. Comparing the Flow Rates of Your 2-4 Black Berkey Filters
A second important reason to have this jug is that it allows you to compare the flowr rates of your 2-4 Black Berkey filters.
If you are CERTAIN that you have properly "primed" your 2-4 filters but you notice that the flow rate of one or more is MUCH slower than the others, despite performing the additional testing recommended by Berkey, the company allows up to 30 days to exchange your defective filter(s). Or, if you purchased them from Amazon, this company, too, allows an exchange within 30 days. After the 30 days, they have a 2-year replacement warranty IF puchased from Berkey or an Authorized Dealer.
FOR THOSE USING BOTH THE BLACK BERKEY FILTERS AND THE WHITE PF-2 FILTERS IN THEIR BIG BERKEY AS IN THE PHOTO
C. Detecting the Source of Cloudy Water
The white filters MUST be removed for the red dye test. But once users have replaced them, the jug is also exceedingly helpful.
Those who use the white filters may notice that the outputted water is cloudy; but the only way to know WHICH particular filter(s) is/are putting out cloudy water, this jar is essential.
D. Detecting which, if any, of the white filters Has an Abnormally Slow Flow Rate
If any of your 2-4 white filters is defective in terms of either cloudy output or slow flow rate, despite "purging" it/them correctly as in the instructions, this jug allows you to know which is/are the culprits that should be exchanged within 30 days.
USING BERKEY'S LIMITED WARRANTIES
Provided they are purchased either from Berkey directly or from an Authorized Dealer, Berkey offers exchange warranties on both the Black Berkey and the white PF-2 filters.
The Anchor Hocking jug allows you to detect any failures that occur within the warranty periods. What this means is that this jug could, depending upon your experience of a defect, pay for itself.
E. USERS OF THE WHITE PF-2 FILTERS WILL FIND THIS JUG VERY HELPFUL WHENEVER THEY FILL THEIR UPPER CHAMBER: IT PROVIDES A SAFE PLACE TO PARK YOUR UPPER CHAMBER
Berkey recommends emptying the LOWER chamber each time users fill their UPPER chamber, to avoid an overflow situation.
What this means is that users of the PF-2 filters need a place to safely park their upper chamber while they are emptying their lower chamber.
This 2-gallon jug provides a perfect location for parking one's upper chamber, with 2-4 PF-2 filters attached below and 2-4 Black Berkey filters located inside.*
*NOTE: If there as many as 8 filters and all are still filled with water, the upper chamber will be heavy.
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1st - NOT made in China which was a big positive for me. 2nd - although it was larger than expected (I’m not good at visualising/judging sizes from online) I was soon able to fill it with a double batch of chocolate chip biscuits/cookies. It looks so homey and inviting. 3rd - I gave it only 4* for sturdiness as it doesn’t have rubber or silicone gasket on the lid join. However, I do feel because it’s tempered glass (and NOT plastic) and with careful handling it should be fine. As for keeping things (flour, sugar, etc.) fresh that remains to be seen but I’m confident, and from other comments about it, it’ll be ok. I bought it mainly for cookies and it’s super for that — as long as your cookie baking stamina holds up.
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Strawberryjack
3 years now and I still love my jars so much I bought more.
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3 years now and I still love my jars so much I bought more.
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I bought two, one for plain and one for self raising flour and I couldn't be happier with them. They do not have a rubber seal but it's not needed. If they did, it would be too hard to lift off the lid with one hand and scooping out or taking out whats inside.Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on August 3, 2018
Update - July 2021
I have had two for just over 3 years (bought May 2018) and the other one for just over a year (bought May 2020) and they are still going strong. I was waiting for them to come back into stock to expand my collection and yayyyy they are… off to go order more now, bye.
Update August 3021
I now have 8 jars (7 filled and 1 to have dematerialised sugar in soon). All I need now is my kitchen to be expanded (planned) to show them off perfectly 😄
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