Are there better options?

I haven’t found any better options. The bulb tends to collapse but it just takes patience.

I dont understand the need to prime a filter. Is it to just get it Saturated before use? If so, could I just soak the filters in a bucket before use?

We found that it was far better to have the black berkey primer to completely saturate our replacement filters. On the first set filters, we just soaked them - and it took a long time to filter the added water every day. When we replaced the filters and primed them - it was like magic - the water filters so quickly. We won't do it any other way now.

Can this be used for the fluoride filters?

We just with through completely cleaning our Black Berkey filters and replacing the PF-2 Fluoride filters. The instructions said it wouldn't work with the fluoride filters. You have to fully wash the outside of those with soap and water anyway, and we accomplished priming on the PF-2's by using the faucet. Maybe, you could rig something up as the previous poster described but since it's safe for it, I found the faucet faster on those particular filters.

I lost the little tan colored washer for priming my black filters. Do I still need it with this?

I just used the black washers that keep the filters from leaking. Placed it on the filter, pressed a garden hose up against it and voila. I will be getting the primer, but need to think about how to make a SHTF primer. Berkey does say that the filters can be soaked for 12 hours to get 50-75% capacity. Before I did anything to prime my dry filters, 2 filters were processing 1.5 gallons in about 4 hours. If it works, it works.

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Black Berkey Primer

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Brand
Berkey
Color
Black
Global Trade Identification Number
Item Weight
9.07 g
Manufacturer
Berkey
Material
Carbon

💧Hand-powered water priming

🔄Dual-function purge & prime

⚙️Universal fit for Black Berkey Elements

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Description

💧 Prime like a pro—cleaner water, faster flow, zero hassle!

TIME SAVING FILTER PREP - Fully primes filters in under 15 minutes, so you’re ready to hydrate faster than ever.
EFFORTLESS ANYWHERE PRIMING - Hand-powered pump primes filters without pressurized water—perfect for on-the-go or emergency use.
DUAL ACTION CLEANING PRIMING - Easily purge trapped debris and air from filters, extending filter life and boosting flow rate.
DURABLE CARBON COMPATIBLE BUILD - Robust carbon material components built to last through repeated priming and purging cycles.
PRECISION FIT FOR BLACK BERKEY ELEMENTS - Designed exclusively for Black Berkey Elements ensuring optimal saturation and performance.

The Black Berkey Primer is a manual, hand-powered pump designed exclusively for Black Berkey Elements. It efficiently primes filters by saturating them with water to remove trapped air, ensuring optimal filtration speed and performance. Additionally, it doubles as a purge tool to backflush debris, extending filter lifespan and reducing drying time. Compact and easy to use anywhere, it’s essential for maintaining peak water filtration without relying on pressurized faucets.

Specifications

ASIN	B00KY605W8
Best Sellers Rank	#30,843 in Sports & Outdoors ( See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors ) #132 in Camping & Hiking Water Filters #762 in Water Filtration & Softeners
Brand Name	Berkey
Color	Black
Compatible Devices	Black Berkey Elements
Customer Reviews	4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars (1,833)
Global Trade Identification Number	00199284005143
Item Dimensions L x W x H	9"L x 7.1"W x 0.6"H
Item Weight	9.07 g
Manufacturer	Berkey
Manufacturer Part Number	PRIMER-BBP
Material Type	Carbon
Model Number	COMINHKPR69752
Number of Items	1
Number of Packs	1
Power Source	Manual
Product Style	Berkey Primer
Specific Uses For Product	Faucets
UPC	094922347909 787543888363 791769327629 199284005143 798837410986
Unit Count	1 Count

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