Description
Big Berkey® System
The 2.25 gallon (8.5 litres) Big Berkey® System comes standard with 2 Black Berkey® Purification 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. Ideal for 1-4 people for everyday use.
- Holds up to 2.25 gallons (8.5 litres) of purified water
- Produces up to 3.5 gallons (13.25 litres) per hour *
- Includes 2 or 4 Black Berkey® Purification Elements, depending on your selection
- System is 8.5″ in diameter x 19.25″ in height
- Shipping weight is approximately 11 lbs
- AISI 304 stainless steel construction
* Flow rate is calculated with the upper chamber full to top. Flow rate decreases as water level declines
What’s included:
- Upper and lower stainless steel chambers
- 2 or 4 Black Berkey® Purification Elements (based on selection)
- 1 stainless steel lid, knob and screw
- 1 spigot, rubber gasket to protect the base
- Wing nuts and washers for each filter element
- 1 priming button, for each set of filters
- Blocking plugs
Additional Information
Removal of fluoride and arsenic: This system will support up to FOUR Fluoride & Arsenic PF-2 Filters in the lower chamber.
Each Berkey® Black Filter Element is rated for 3,000 gallons over it’s life. That is equal to roughly 11,350 litres of life. The Dietitians of Canada recommends approximately 2 to 3 litres of fluid intake each day. If you used your Berkey® for drinking water alone, each Berkey® Black Element would last approximately 10 years!
Each Black Berkey® Element has an approximate maximum flow rate of 1.75 gallons (or 6.65 litres) per hour.
Made for the Extreme, Enjoyed Every Day
Berkey® Systems are powerful, freestanding water purifiers that sit on a countertop or stand. Simply pour water from virtually any source into the top chamber of the system, and dispense purified water easily from the lower chamber through a handy spigot. The systems are easy to use—no electricity, tools or plumbing needed. Enjoy clean, delicious purified 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 Purification
Berkey® Systems equipped with Black Berkey® Purification Elements remove up to 99.999% of viruses and 99.9999% of pathogenic bacteria, while also removing or dramatically reducing protozoa, trihalomethanes, inorganic minerals, heavy metals, pharmaceuticals, pesticides, VOCs, petroleum products, perfluorinated chemicals, rust, silt, sediment and even radiologicals. Each pair of long-lasting Black Berkey® Purification Elements can treat up to 6,000 gallons (or about 5 years of typical use) before needing replacement. If desired, Berkey PF-2™ Fluoride and Arsenic Reduction Elements may be installed on each Black Berkey® Purification Element.
Benefits that Offer You Freedom
- In control and confident — Take control of your tap water. Berkey® water purification systems address a broad universe of potential contaminants, giving you peace of mind.
- Loving every sip — When your water tastes great, you drink more of it. Enjoy nourishing purified 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 purification systems 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 purification systems can purify raw, untreated water in situations where a potable source of water is not available.
Berkey® stainless steel chambers are assembled in the USA from US and imported parts. Black Berkey® Purification Elements are made and assembled in the USA.
