Big Berkey Water Filter System (8.5 Litres/2.25 Gallons) – With 2 Black Berkey Elements & Berkey Standard Plastic Spigot
Specifications for the Big Berkey® System
The 2.25 gallon (8.5 litres) Big Berkey® System comes standard with 2 Black Berkey® Elements and is ideal for 1- 4 people for everyday use.
The Big Berkey® System comes standard with 2 Black Berkey® Elements but can be expanded up to 4 elements
The versatile Big Berkey® System is ideal for small to medium families, and for use during travel, outdoor activities, or unexpected emergencies
- Accommodates: 1- 4 people
- Holds up to 2.25 gallons (8.5 litres) of filtered water
- AISI 304 stainless steel construction
- Produces up to 2.75 gallons per hour*
- Includes 2 Black Berkey® Elements standard
- We recommend replacing Black Berkey® Elements every 3,000 gallons / 11,000 litres (6000 gallons/22,000 litres per set of 2 elements). Elements may require replacement sooner based upon the quality of influent water.
- Re-cleanable during the life of the element
- Elements come with a 2-year, pro-rated warranty
- Each Black Berkey® Element set has a filtration life of 6,000 gallons = 45,000 16.9 fl oz water bottles!
- That’s a retail cost of over $7000 for bottled water!
- Maximum Filters: 4 Black Berkey® Elements (in upper chamber)
- Not to be used with salt water or water softeners
- Height when in use: 19.25″ – 48.8 cm
- Diameter: 8.5″- 21.6 cm
- Weight: 7 lbs empty
- Maximum Filtration Flow Rate:
- Configured with 2 Black Berkey® Elements, the Big Berkey® System can produce up to 3.5 gallons (13.3 litres) per hour
- Configured with 4 Black Berkey® Elements, the Big Berkey® System can produce up to 7.0 gallons (26.5 litres) per hour
- Up to 4 Berkey PF-2™ Fluoride and Arsenic Reduction Filters may be installed in the lower chamber of this system if desired
*Flow rate is calculated with the upper chamber full to top. Flow rate decreases as water level declines.
Included in the box:
- Upper and lower chambers
- 2 Black Berkey® Elements (expandable up to 4)
- 1 stainless steel lid, knob and screw
- 1 spigot
- 1 rubber gasket to protect the base
- 2 wing nuts, 2 washers
- 1 priming button
- 2 blocking plugs
Product Description
Made for the Extreme, Enjoyed Every Day
Berkey® Systems are powerful, freestanding water filters that sit on a countertop or stand. Simply pour water from virtually any source into the top chamber of the system, and dispense filtered water easily from the lower chamber through a handy spigot. The systems are easy to use—no electricity, tools or plumbing is needed. Enjoy clean, delicious filtered water that retains the healthy minerals your body needs for an average of less than 2 cents per gallon.
The Gold Standard in Gravity-Fed Water Filtration
Black Berkey® Elements included have been tested by accredited third-party labs that have reported that the elements exceed EPA and ANSI/NSF (Std. 53) protocol, and address over 200+ typical contaminants found in tap water and other freshwater sources.
Berkey® Systems equipped with Black Berkey® Elements mechanically extract waterborne pathogens while dramatically reducing protozoa, trihalomethanes, inorganic minerals, heavy metals, pharmaceuticals, pesticides, VOCs, petroleum products, perfluorinated chemicals, rust, silt, sediment and even radiologicals. We recommend replacing Black Berkey® Elements every 3,000 gallons (6,000 per set of 2 elements). Elements may require replacement sooner based upon the quality of influent water. If desired, Berkey PF-2™ Fluoride and Arsenic Reduction Elements may be installed on each Black Berkey® Element.
Benefits that Offer You Freedom
- In control and confident– Take control of your tap water. Berkey® water systems address a broad range of potential common contaminants found in freshwater sources, giving you peace of mind.
- Loving every sip– When your water tastes great, you drink more of it. Enjoy nourishing filtered water that retains the beneficial minerals your body needs.
- Ready for any adventure– Travel the world, hit the trail or relax at the lake. Portable and powerful Berkey® water systems extract or reduce harmful contaminants from raw water sources like streams, lakes and ponds.
- Prepared and empowered– Be ready for natural disasters and sudden emergencies. Berkey® water systems can filter raw, untreated freshwater sources in situations where a potable water is not available.