Fast and continuous flow of Berkey Phoenix NME filters: is this normal?
Yes, one higher, continuous flow with Phoenix NME filters is completely normal and does not constitute a manufacturing defect or reason for return.
Filters Phoenix Gravity New Millennium Edition™ have a different design than Black Berkey® filter elements. Their matrix is less dense and their technology is specifically designed to water from the municipal network, which allows us to obtain faster filtration rate while maintaining high contaminant reduction performance.
This smoother flow even represents an advantage on a daily basis: it allows you to have more water filtered in less time, for everyday household needs such as drinking, cooking, or watering plants.
Validated performance despite faster throughput
Even with faster flow, Phoenix NME filters have demonstrated their effectiveness through independent tests carried out by a third party, confirming their ability to reduce more than 200 contaminants.
In other words, higher flow rate does not mean poor filtration. In the case of Phoenix NME filters, this operation is an integral part of their design.
How to check that the installation of filters is correct?
If you wish to reassure yourself after installation, it is possible to carry out a simple red food coloring test.
- Add a little red food coloring to the upper bowl
- Let the water pass through the filters normally
- Observe the water collected in the lower tank
If the filtered water remains clear, this confirms that the filters are correctly installed and that there is no no internal leaks.
In summary
- Continuous high flow rate of Phoenix NME filters is normal
- This operation does not constitute a defect
- Filtration performance has been validated by independent tests
- The dye test helps confirm that the installation is correct
The Phoenix NME filters therefore offer a practical solution for those looking for high-performance filtration with a comfortable daily flow rate.
