Imperial Berkey Water Filter - 4.5 Gallons
The Imperial Berkey is another filter designed for larger groups. Berkey increased the size of the upper and lower containers, as well as the diameter of the lower container, to accommodate up to six filter elements.
*Due to state regulations, we are unable to ship this product to California or Iowa.*
- This system comes standard with 2 Black Berkey Elements but can be expanded up to 4 or 6 elements.
- The versatile Imperial Berkey system is ideal for use with mid-sized to large families, small groups, and during unexpected emergencies.
- Constructed with highly polished AISI stainless steel
- Upper chamber nests within the lower chamber for transport and stands only 17" in height
- Storage capacity of about 4.5 gallons (17 liters)
- Maximum Filters: 6 Black Berkey Elements (in upper chamber)
- System includes upper and lower stainless steel chambers, 2 Black Berkey Elements, 1 stainless steel lid, 2 washers, 2 wingnuts, 1 priming button,1 spigot, 1 rubber gasket to protect the base
- Height when in use: 26"
- Diameter: 10"
- Weight: 10 lbs empty
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For normal everyday use, this system easily serves: 4-8 people
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Fully configured, this system can serve up to 200-400 people a day during an emergency
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Each Black Berkey Filter is designed to filter approximately 3,000 gallons of water before needing replacement; 2 filters in a Berkey system will filter approximately 6,000 gallons of water before replacement is recommended
- If desired, up to 6 PF-2 Fluoride and Arsenic Reduction Filters can be installed in the lower chamber.
This system comes standard with the following:
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Upper and lower stainless steel chambers
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2 Black Berkey Elements (expandable to 4 or 6)
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1 stainless steel lid
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2 washers
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2 wingnuts
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1 priming button
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1 spigot
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1 rubber gasket to protect the base
The body of the unit is made of extremely durable stainless steel. Constructed from highly polished 304 stainless steel, the system comes complete with two Black Berkey elements and incorporates the latest technological advancements. So, not only will the unit last you a long time, but you can also be assured that the entire unit will withstand the test of time and heavy usage.
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.
More About the Imperial Berkey:
Capacity |
4.5 gallons (17 liters) |
Diameter | 10" |
Filter Capacity | Up to 6 Black Berkey (upper) + 6 Fluoride Filters (lower) |
Flow Rate | 5.5 Gallons per hour under regular use conditions when starting full. Max Filtration Flow Rate up to 16.5 Gallons per hour (6 Elements) |
Height |
27” (Includes lid and knob) |
Portability | The upper chamber nests within the lower chamber for transport and stands only 17” in height |
Serves |
4-8 People everyday use |
Weight | 10 lbs empty |
Fluoride Removal | Up to 6 PF-2 Fluoride and Arsenic Filters may be installed in the lower chamber of this system if desired. |
Berkey Water Filters can remove:
- Fluoride - Removed to greater than 99.9%.
- Lead - Removed to greater than 99.9%.
- Arsenic - Removed to greater than 99.9%.
- Iron - Removed to greater than 99.9%.
- Mercury - Removed to greater than 99.9%.
- Chlorine - Removed to greater than 99.9%.
- Trihalomethane(THMs) – Removed to greater than 99.8%.
- Bisphenol-A - Removed to greater than 99.9%.
- Chloramines - Removed to greater than 99.9%.
- Pharmaceuticals - Removed to greater than 99.5%.
- Petroleum Contaminants - Removed to greater than 99.9%.
- Methylcyclohexane-methane - Removed to greater than 99.9%.
- Pesticides - Removed to greater than 99.9%.
- Heavy Metals - Removed to greater than 99.1%.
- Atrazine - Removed to greater than 99.9%.
- Uranium - Removed to greater than 97.0%.
- Gross Alpha emitters - Removed to greater than 98.7%.
Key points on the Black Berkey Elements:
- A leader in gravity-fed water filtration
- Its formulation has been tested by State, and EPA-accredited laboratories to exceed NSF/ANSI Standard 53
- Re-cleanable and self-sterilizing during the life of the element
- 2 Black Berkey elements will filter approximately 6,000 gallons of water before replacement is recommended
- Berkey elements are designed not to remove beneficial minerals such as calcium and magnesium.
- Elements come with a 2-year, prorated warranty
Imperial Berkey Water Filter and Why You Need It
Regarding water filters, Berkey is committed to meeting the water filtration needs of every individual and family.
Berkey water filters are available in various sizes and are designed for different purposes. Still, they all share a single goal: to provide clean, potable, safe, and healthy drinking water for all people.
If you're looking for a Berkey water filter that can serve a medium-sized group, the Imperial Berkey Water Filter is an ideal choice. It can serve approximately 4 to 8 people and holds around 4.5 gallons of water.
The Imperial Berkey Water Filter
One of the most useful advantages that Berkey water filter users enjoy is that they do not require electricity, any special equipment, or specialized knowledge to operate this water filter.
Berkey water filters come with easy-to-follow instructions; all you have to do is attach the filter to the water, and gravity will do the rest.
Tap water will pass through the powerful filters of the Imperial Berkey, and then you will get cleaner, safer, and healthier drinking water.
The Power of Imperial Berkey
The Imperial Berkey has been configured with two Black Berkey elements, allowing it to filter up to 5.5 gallons of water per hour.
The Imperial Berkey water filter is crafted from 304 highly polished stainless steel and features a state-of-the-art filtration element. Its system has a storage capacity of 4.5 gallons.
Why You Should Get the Imperial Berkey
To ensure their family’s safety, many purchase bottled water for drinking at home without even realizing that their home and the water company might have the same water source. The only difference is that their water filtering system filtered the water in the bottles they purchased from the store.
If you purchase a water filter for your home, choose the one you are sure can be trusted to provide your family with healthy drinking water. This way, you will no longer have to waste money on bottled water.