Big Berkey Water Filter - 2.25 Gallons
The Big Berkey Water Filter Is Our Most Popular System.
The Big Berkey Water Filter is a versatile and reliable system for everyday use in your kitchen, travel, on-the-go activities, or unexpected emergencies. It provides clean and safe drinking water wherever needed, ensuring convenience and peace of mind. It is the best gravity-fed water filter system.
*Due to state regulations, not available for sale in California or Iowa.
- The versatile Big Berkey system is ideal for homes with small or medium-sized families, travel, on-the-go activities, or unexpected emergencies.
- Perfect for everyday use and a must in hostile environments where electricity, water pressure, or treated water may not be available.
- Black Berkey® Elements dramatically reduce trihalomethanes, inorganic minerals, heavy metals, pharmaceuticals, pesticides, VOCs, petroleum products, perfluorinated chemicals, rust, silt, sediment, radiologicals, and more.
- It also reduces nitrates, nitrites, and unhealthy minerals, such as lead and mercury. This system is so powerful it can remove food coloring from water without removing the beneficial minerals your body needs.
- Virtually no other system can duplicate this performance.
- Constructed of highly polished 304 stainless steel, the system includes four elements and utilizes the latest technological advances.
- Each Black Berkey Filter is designed to filter approximately 3,000 gallons of water before needing a replacement; 2 filters in a Berkey system will filter approximately 6,000 gallons before replacement is recommended.
This system comes standard with the following:
- Stainless steel canister
- Set of 2 Black Berkey filters
- Standard spigot
- 2 blocking plugs
The best thing about our Big Berkey water filter is it's a perfect size to satisfy enough water for 2 to 3 people. Its low profile size fits comfortably in most kitchens. The unit is constructed of high-quality stainless steel.
This system can hold up to 4 Black filters and 4 PF-2 completely optional fluoride filters, reducing fluoride when used with Berkey's optional PF-2 fluoride filters. The fluoride filters screw onto the Black filters.
Berkey systems are 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 filtered water is dispensed easily from the lower chamber through a handy spigot. The systems are easy to use—no electricity, tools, or plumbing is needed.
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. No other filters can duplicate this performance. Black Berkey filters can be cleaned using a Scotch Brite pad under running water.
More about the Big Berkey:
| Capacity | 2.25 Gallons (8.5 Liters) |
| Diameter | 8.5" |
| Filter Capacity | Up to 4 Black Berkeys (upper) + 4 PF-2's (lower) |
| Flow Rate | 3.5 Gallons per hour under regular use conditions when starting full. Max Filtration Flow Rate up to 7 Gallons per hour (4 elements) |
| Height | 21" (Includes lid and knob) |
| Portability | The upper chamber nests within the lower chamber for transport and stands only 13" in height. |
| Serves | 1-4 people |
| Fluoride Removal | Up to 4 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%.
- Coliform and e-Coli - Removed to greater than 99.9%.
- 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
- The state has tested its formulation 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.
Different Sizes:
Travel Berkey Water Filter - 1.5 Gallons
Big Berkey Water Filter - 2.25 Gallons
Berkey Light Water Filter - 2.75 Gallons
Royal Berkey Water Filter - 3.25 Gallons
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 for everyday use at home.
- Compact design makes it easy for use while traveling.
- 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
*Due to state regulations, not available for sale in California or Iowa.
Whether you're looking for a water filter for your home or a traveler's emergency kit, a Berkey water filter can help. It can filter water from lakes and rivers and remove fluoride and nitrates. It's perfect for on-the-go enthusiasts and families with small children.
The Berkey filter is a gravity filtration system that forces the source water through filters in the upper chamber. It's easy to set up and operate.
New Millennium Concepts, Ltd., in Texas, makes Berkey water filters. They are made from stainless steel and use adsorption and microfiltration to filter water. Berkey filters have millions of microscopic pores that help to filter out a wide variety of contaminants.
Berkey filters are BPA-free, which is vital because some plastic water bottles contain BPA, an unhealthy chemical for humans.
Berkey filtration systems are easy to set up and use, and they are also easy to clean. Once the filters are in place, you should fill the system to the top to allow flow. The flow rate decreases as the water level in the top chamber goes down.
It's a good idea to place the Berkey water filter close to your sink or kitchen faucet so it's easy to access to fill the water.
The Berkey water filter is designed to fit into most homes and offices and can be installed under a cabinet.
You can install the Water View Spigot to allow a clear view of the water level in the lower chamber. This spigot has a tall glass, so you can see the water level without opening the filter.
Berkey filters are easy to use, clean, and a great way to improve water quality. They're also a great way to reduce waste from plastic water bottles, making them a great gift idea.
Big Berkey: A Powerful Water Filter
Authentic Black Berkey Elements.
Our laser-etched hologram guarantees that you purchase authentic Black Berkey Elements. They are made to the highest standards and relied on by self-reliant homes, missionaries abroad, relief organizations, and health-aware individuals and families worldwide daily.
The Big Berkey Water Filter
Big Berkey is a versatile water filtration system ideal for small or medium-sized families. It can also be brought on travel or for other on-the-go activities like camping.
The Big Berkey is constructed using 304 highly polished stainless steel. This water filter system has two elements and uses the latest filtration technology advances.
This home system would serve your family, so it has a storage capacity of 2.25 gallons or 8.5 liters.
The flow rate of the Big Berkey Water filter system varies on the number of Black Berkey elements it has installed.
Flow Rate describes the water system's ability to filter a specific number of gallons of water per hour.
When 2 elements are installed in the Big Berkey system, it can filter 3.5 gallons of water per hour. On the other hand, the results double when 4 elements are installed. With 4 elements, the Big Berkey water filter system can filter up to 7 gallons of water per hour.
The Big Berkey's price is most definitely cost-effective. Each durable Black Berkey water filter can last up to approximately 3,000 gallons of water, which means the two will last for approximately 6,000 gallons.
That is much longer than most water filter solutions on the market. Providing 10 gallons a week could equal 11 and a half years of safe and healthy drinking water for you and your family.
Why Choose Big Berkey Water Filter?
Aside from the Big Berkey Water Filter system being a convenient choice for any household, it has many benefits.
Health
Berkey Water Filters highly promote health. This unique and reliable water filtration system promises to remove 99.99% of all harmful water contaminants. As far as statistics may show, many contaminants are already carried around through our waters.
This includes VOCs, insecticides, and chemical substances, to name only a few. Hence, the Berkey Water Filter System guarantees that every household and human being will have safe, drinkable, and reliable water. Berkey Water believes that health is only important to anyone living on earth.
BIG BERKEY SYSTEM BENEFITS
- Powerful- Berkey removes a broad universe of contaminants while leaving in the healthy minerals your body needs.
- Efficient- Berkey filters are the fastest-producing gravity-fed water filtration systems on the market, up to eight times faster than other available systems.
- Convenient- The elements may be cleaned, eliminating frequent replacements.
- Effortless- The design replaces slow and exhausting manual pumps with the natural force of gravity. At the same time, the system remains simple to use, making it a breeze, whether in the kitchen or deep in the Rocky Mountains.
- Portable- Berkey travels easily and functions without electricity or water pressure.
- Durable- Constructed of highly polished surgical grade AISI 304 stainless steel, the housing is built to last.
- Economical- Two Black Berkey Elements, which come standard with most systems, average 2 cents per gallon of filtered water and last up to 6,000 gallons, or approximately 5-8 years, with typical use.
- Proven- Used by individuals, missionaries, and relief organizations worldwide, Berkey systems have truly stood the test of time.
Made for the Extreme, Enjoyed Every Day
Berkey Systems are powerful, freestanding water filters on a countertop or stand. 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 fewer than 3 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.
Each pair of long-lasting Black Berkey Elements can treat up to 6,000 gallons (or about 5 years of typical use) before needing replacement. Berkey PF-2 Fluoride and Arsenic Reduction Elements may be installed on each Black Berkey Element.
Benefits that Offer You Freedom
- In control and confidence - Take control of your tap water. Berkey water filtration 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 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 raw water sources like streams, lakes, and ponds.
- Prepared and empowered – Be ready for natural disasters and sudden emergencies. Berkey water systems can filter freshwater sources.
Specifications for the Big Berkey System
The 2.25-gallon Big Berkey System comes standard with 2 Black Berkey Elements and is ideal for 1-4 people for everyday use.
- Holds up to 2.25 gallons of filtered water
- Includes 2 Black Berkey Elements standard
- Expandable to 4 Black Berkey Elements total
- System is 8.5" in diameter x 19.25" in height
- Shipping weight: approximately 9 lbs.
- AISI 304 stainless steel construction