--- product_id: 5179286 title: "Black Primer for Use with Gravity-Fed Water Filter Systems Equipped with Black Berkey Elements" brand: "berkey" price: "₱3903" currency: PHP in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 category: "Berkey" url: https://www.desertcart.ph/products/5179286-black-primer-for-use-with-gravity-fed-water-filter-systems store_origin: PH region: Philippines --- # Hand-powered priming pump Backflush purging for filter longevity Dual-valve reversible design Black Primer for Use with Gravity-Fed Water Filter Systems Equipped with Black Berkey Elements **Brand:** berkey **Price:** ₱3903 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 💧 Unlock peak filter performance—prime, purge, and pour with ease! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Black Primer for Use with Gravity-Fed Water Filter Systems Equipped with Black Berkey Elements by berkey - **How much does it cost?** ₱3903 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.ph](https://www.desertcart.ph/products/5179286-black-primer-for-use-with-gravity-fed-water-filter-systems) ## Best For - berkey enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted berkey brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Compact & Portable:** Lightweight, easy-to-assemble design fits seamlessly into your emergency kit or outdoor gear. - • **Extend Filter Life:** Backflush function clears debris without harsh scraping, saving you money and hassle. - • **Speed Up Filtration:** Eliminates trapped air pockets to boost water flow rate—get clean water faster, every time. - • **Dual-Valve Precision:** Reversible valves enable both priming and backflushing, maximizing filter efficiency and lifespan. - • **Prime Anywhere, Anytime:** Hand-powered pump lets you prep filters without plumbing or pressurized water—perfect for off-grid pros. ## Overview The Black Berkey Primer is a hand-operated pump designed exclusively for Black Berkey Elements, enabling quick and efficient priming without the need for pressurized water. Its innovative dual-valve system allows both priming and backflushing, removing trapped air and debris to enhance filtration speed and extend filter life. Compact and portable, it’s an essential tool for off-grid living, emergency preparedness, and everyday water independence. ## Description Berkey Water Systems is the leader in gravity-fed filtration systems and trusted choice of adventurers, preppers, off-grid homesteaders and families for over 20 years. Berkey Systems were originally designed for extreme use for emergency preparedness and off-grid activities, and are also now used every day in millions of homes around the world by discerning, health conscious consumers who have declared water independence. Berkey systems provide economical, long-lasting water filtration for just pennies a gallon. No electricity, tools, or plumbing required. Berkey gravity-fed water systems are available in 7 sizes and are ideal for use at home, camping, fishing, RVing, or during unexpected emergencies and disaster scenarios. Enjoy delicious, refreshing water for just pennies per gallon. ## Features - The Black Berkey Primer is a hand-powered priming pump that allows you to prime your system’s Black Berkey Elements almost anywhere without a pressurized faucet or hose connection. - Priming Black Berkey Elements saturates the filters with water prior to use, removing any pockets of air trapped inside the filters which can slow down the filters' ability to produce clean water. Black Berkey Elements must be primed before first use to insure proper operation. - Easy to use—with a Black Berkey Element properly immersed in water and attached to it, the Black Berkey Primer creates a simple pressure gradient which draws water into the center of each Black Berkey Element. Once the Black Berkey Element is completely saturated with water, the water passes through the Black Berkey Primer and squirts out of the opposite end. - The Black Berkey Primer can also purge, or backflush, Black Berkey Elements using air instead of water, clearing the compressed carbon filter wall of water debris that has accumulated with use and reducing the time and effort needed to dry the filters prior to storing them. - For use only with Black Berkey Elements. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B00KY605W8 | | Best Sellers Rank | #59,693 in Sports & Outdoors ( See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors ) #93 in Camping & Hiking Water Filters #1,278 in Water Filtration & Softeners | | Brand | Berkey | | Brand Name | Berkey | | Color | Black | | Customer Reviews | 4.3 out of 5 stars 1,826 Reviews | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00199284005143 | | Manufacturer | Berkey | | Manufacturer Part Number | PRIMER-BBP | | Material | Carbon | | Material Type | Carbon | | Model Number | COMINHKPR69752 | | Power Source | Manual | | Product Style | Berkey Primer | | Specific Uses For Product | Faucets | | Style | Berkey Primer | | UPC | 094922347909 787543888363 791769327629 199284005143 798837410986 | | Unit Count | 1 Count | ## Product Details - **Brand:** Berkey - **Color:** Black - **Global Trade Identification Number:** 00199284005143 - **Manufacturer:** Berkey - **Material:** Carbon - **Specific Uses For Product:** Faucets - **Style:** Berkey Primer - **UPC:** 094922347909 787543888363 791769327629 199284005143 798837410986 ## Images ![Black Primer for Use with Gravity-Fed Water Filter Systems Equipped with Black Berkey Elements - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41K3lvDatiL.jpg) ## Questions & Answers **Q: Are there better options?** A: I haven’t found any better options. The bulb tends to collapse but it just takes patience. **Q: 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?** A: 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. **Q: Can this be used for the fluoride filters?** A: 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. **Q: I lost the little tan colored washer for priming my black filters. Do I still need it with this?** A: 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. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review *by A***R on April 24, 2016* ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review *by #***N on February 2, 2020* ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review *by P***M on April 20, 2026* ## Frequently Bought Together - Black Berkey Primer - Genuine Berkey Stainless Steel Spigot - Berkey Authentic Berkey PF-2 Fluoride and Arsenic Reduction Elements (Set of 2 Elements) --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.ph/products/5179286-black-primer-for-use-with-gravity-fed-water-filter-systems](https://www.desertcart.ph/products/5179286-black-primer-for-use-with-gravity-fed-water-filter-systems) --- *Product available on Desertcart Philippines* *Store origin: PH* *Last updated: 2026-05-28*