Recent content by laurie71

Spot on; if you fill the top tank before the lower tank is empty, you get a spill... There are holes in the bottom of the top tank that the filters install into; there is provision for up to four filters, and I have two installed now, with the other two hole plugged with blanks. I could...

Yeah that was my thinking; I guess I should run some flow rate tests to see how long a fill would take.

I'm not sure of the benefit of the additional holding tank? I'm not sure the flow rate through a standard refrigerator supply line but I would expect that the upper tank should be able to be filled fast enough straight from that. About an hour sounds about right with a new set of filters...

That video gives me an idea; there's a hydroponic supply store nearby, I bet I can find suitable float valves and tubing there. The auto shutoff in the video is probably not what I want, but that mini float valve might be perfect. Thanks!

There's the problem; the difference in flow rate between a new set of filters and a set that needs replacement is quite a bit... It might be possible to get something that works at both ends of that range, but I doubt it'd be optimal.

I don't even know where the dump is here, I'll have to find out... :-)

Nice idea, but it takes a while for the water to pass through the filters so I woould need to manage fill levels directly.

I guess the ice maker fill switch would have suitable flow characteristics :-) Thanks, I'll look into that.

I'm trying to figure out a way to automatically refill my Berkey water filter. I plan to extend the line feeding the water dispenser / ice maker on the fridge to supply the water filter. I'm OK with modifying the Berkey for this, I just need to figure out what kind of water valve system will...