Big Berkey (2.25 Gallons / 8.5 Litres)

Made for the Extreme, Enjoyed Every Day

Berkey^® Systems are powerful, freestanding water filters that sit on a countertop or stand. Simply pour drinking water from a freshwater 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, costly installation, or tools 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

Berkey^® Systems equipped with Black Berkey^® Elements dramatically reduce trihalomethanes, inorganic minerals, heavy metals, pharmaceuticals, pesticides, VOCs, petroleum products, perfluorinated chemicals, rust, silt, sediment, radiologicals, and more. 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 reduce harmful contaminants from freshwater sources.

The compact Big Berkey® System is the perfect system for traveling (fits comfortably in most carry on or larger suitcases).

 Specifications for the Big Berkey^® System

*The Berkey® stainless steel chambers are assembled in the USA from US and imported parts. The Black Berkey® Elements are made and assembled in the USA.

• 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
• Constructed of highly polished AISI 304 stainless steel
• Storage capacity of about 2.25 gallons (8.5 liters)
• Upper chamber nests within the lower chamber for transport and stands only 13" in height
• Maximum Filters: 4 Black Berkey® Elements (in upper chamber) 
• System includes upper and lower stainless steel chambers, 2 Black Berkey® Elements (expandable up to 4), 1 stainless steel lid,1 spigot, rubber gasket to protect the base, 2 wingnuts, 2 washers, 1 priming button, and 2 blocking plugs
• Height when in use: 19.25"
• Diameter: 8.5"
• Weight: 7 lbs empty
• For normal everyday use, this system easily serves: 1-4 people
• Fully configured, this system can serve up to 85-170 people a day, during an emergency
• Maximum Filtration Flow Rate:
• Configured with two Black Berkey® Elements, the Big Berkey® System can produce up to 3.5 gallons (13.3 liters) per hour
• Configured with four Black Berkey® Elements, the Big Berkey® System can produce up to 7.0 gallons (26.5 liters) 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 calculated with upper chamber full to top. Flow rate decreases as water level declines