Question 1

Why is the product Not for sale in California or Iowa?

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Amazon apparently removed the ability to comment on other Q&A responses so this isn't an answer to the question as much as it is a comment on Berkeley systems re: California. If sold in California, perhaps the issue is that there would be a Prop 65 warning attached? If I'm not mistaken this regulatory label would apply to virtually anything with activated carbon (filter material). For that matter, Prop 65 warnings also appear on coffee because of the acrylamides formed during roasting (similar with french fries and searing of meat during cooking). Consequently, most restaurants in CA also have Prop 65 warnings on the door. If you buy a leather office chair, same thing (due to chemicals used in tanning and leather dying). In a nutshell, everything can give you cancer!

So on a related note: Why are these out of stock and when will they be back in stock, assuming that this Berkley system can ship to CA residents?

Question 2

I don't see in the description where it says it filters out fluoride. That is the biggie for me so curious. I know some Berkeys do just not sure about

Accepted Answer

This particular listing does not include the fluoride filters.  The PF-2 fluoride filters are a separate filter add-on, which hang below the BB9 black filters.  You can find the Berkey travel combo that includes the black and fluoride filters here: http://www.amazon.com/Travel-Berkey-Filter-Filters-Fluoride/dp/B00AWVQLPK/ref=lh_ni_t?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A36E0RP744JX8V

Question 3

are the filters Bpa free? and does Berkey off a ceramic filter for fluoride instead of plastic junk?

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are the filters Bpa free? -> Yes. http://berkeyfiltration.com/faqs/Does Berkey offer a ceramic filter for fluoride instead of plastic? -> No. Though I haven't found any issues with my plastic filters. Have you?

Question 4

How easy is it to clean and how frequently does it need to be cleaned?

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I don't have the travel version but the one I have is very easy to clean. When water compartment is empty I unscrew cartridge and rinse it off really well with plain water. I know it needs cleaned when the water starts coming out slower.

ASIN	B00FMUYU6I
Best Sellers Rank	#43,477 in Sports & Outdoors ( See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors ) #81 in Camping & Hiking Water Filters
Brand	Berkey
Brand Name	Berkey
Capacity	1.5 gallons
Container Type	Stainless Steel Chambers
Customer Reviews	4.5 out of 5 stars 4,103 Reviews
Global Trade Identification Number	00197644621484
Included Components	Filters
Installation Type	Countertop
Item Dimensions L x W x H	7.5"L x 7.5"W x 18"H
Item Highlight	Includes 2 Black Berkey Elements, Easy-to-Assemble Stainless Steel Countertop Water Filtration System for Everyday Use
Item Weight	4 pounds
Manufacturer	Berkey
Material	Stainless Steel
Material Type	Stainless Steel
Maximum Flow Rate	0.05 gpm
Model Name	BER-TU2
Model Number	BT2X2-BB
Number of Items	1
Number of Packs	1
Other Special Features of the Product	Portable
Part Number	BER-TU2
Power Source	Gravity
Product Dimensions	7.5"L x 7.5"W x 18"H
Purification Method	Activated Carbon
Special Feature	Portable
UPC	197644621484
Unit Count	1 Count
Warranty Description	New Millennium Concepts, Ltd. (makers of the Berkey Systems) Warrants this product to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of 6 months from date of purchase. Black Berkey purification elements have a two-year prorated warranty calculated in six months intervals. Not available to ship to California or Iowa.

Travel Berkey 1.5 Gal Gravity-Fed Water Filter System with BB9-2 Filters

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