Go Berkey® Water Filter – Compact 1 Quart System
Go Berkey® Kit – Compact Stainless Steel Water Filter System
The Go Berkey® Kit is the smallest stainless steel Berkey® gravity-fed water filter system. Designed for 1–2 people, its compact 1-quart size is well suited to desks, small kitchens, dorm rooms, offices, travel, and other spaces where a full-size Berkey system may not be practical.
Made from polished AISI 304 stainless steel, the Go Berkey® uses one Black Berkey® Element and requires no electricity, plumbing, or water pressure. Fill the upper chamber, and gravity moves the water through the filtration element into the lower chamber.
- Capacity: 1 quart / 0.95 liters
- Recommended for: 1–2 people
- Included filter: 1 Black Berkey® Element
- Construction: Polished AISI 304 stainless steel
- Maximum flow rate: Up to 1 gallon per hour
- PF-2™ compatibility: Not compatible
The Go Berkey® is designed primarily for individual use and maximum portability. If you need more capacity for everyday household use, see our Compare All Berkey Water Filter Systems guide.
Designed for Personal Water Filtration
The Go Berkey® combines the stainless steel construction of the larger Berkey® systems with a much smaller footprint. It is especially useful when countertop space, storage space, or portability is a priority.
The Go Berkey® is a good fit for individuals, students, office workers, travelers, couples with relatively low water consumption, and anyone looking for the most compact stainless steel Berkey® system.
For families or households with higher daily water consumption, the larger Travel, Big, Royal, Imperial, or Crown Berkey® will generally require fewer refills.
What’s Included
- Upper stainless steel chamber
- Lower stainless steel chamber
- 1 Black Berkey® Element
- Stainless steel lid
- 1 wing nut
- 1 washer
- 1 priming button
- Black Berkey Primer™
- 22 oz Sport Berkey® Bottle
- Vinyl carrying case
Go Berkey® Specifications
| Capacity | 1 quart / 0.95 liters / 0.25 gallon |
|---|---|
| Height in Use | 14 inches |
| Nested Height | Approximately 10 inches |
| Diameter | 4 inches |
| Weight | Approximately 2.4 lbs empty |
| Recommended Use | 1–2 people |
| Included Element | 1 Black Berkey® Element |
| Maximum Flow Rate | Up to 1 gallon per hour |
| Element Life | Approximately 3,000 gallons |
| PF-2™ Compatibility | Not compatible |
Actual flow rate may vary depending on water level, element priming, maintenance, and source-water characteristics.
Black Berkey® Element
The Go Berkey® Kit includes one Black Berkey® Element designed for use in Berkey® gravity-fed systems.
Black Berkey® Elements are designed to reduce a broad range of substances that may be present in drinking water, including:
- Lead and mercury
- Chlorine and chloramines
- VOCs
- Trihalomethanes (THMs)
- Petroleum-related compounds
- Pharmaceutical residues
- Rust, sediment, and particulates
The element is also designed to retain beneficial minerals such as calcium and magnesium and is rated for approximately 3,000 gallons before replacement is recommended.
When it is time for a new element, visit our Berkey Replacement Filters page.
Important PF-2™ Compatibility Information
The Go Berkey® is not compatible with PF-2™ Fluoride & Arsenic Reduction Elements.
The compact lower chamber does not provide sufficient space for the PF-2™ post-filters.
If PF-2™ compatibility is important to you, consider a larger compatible Berkey® system such as the Travel, Big, Royal, Imperial, or Crown Berkey®.
You can compare capacities and system configurations in our Compare All Berkey Water Filter Systems guide.
Assembly and Operation
- Prime the Black Berkey® Element according to the included instructions before first use.
- Install the primed element in the upper chamber using the supplied washer and wing nut.
- Place the upper chamber onto the lower chamber.
- Fill the upper chamber with water.
- Allow gravity to move the water through the element and into the lower chamber.
No electrical connection, plumbing installation, or water pressure is required.
Care and Maintenance
- Prime the Black Berkey® Element before first use.
- Re-prime the element after extended storage when necessary.
- Clean the element when filtration flow noticeably decreases.
- Do not use soap or household cleaning chemicals on the filter element.
- Replace the element after approximately 3,000 gallons of use.
- Do not use the system with salt water.
- Do not use with salt-based softened water.
Compare Go Berkey® with Larger Berkey® Systems
The Go Berkey® prioritizes compact size and portability. If you need greater capacity and fewer daily refills, compare it with the larger stainless steel Berkey® systems:
- Travel Berkey® – 1.5 gallons
- Big Berkey® – 2.25 gallons
- Royal Berkey® – 3.25 gallons
- Imperial Berkey® – 4.5 gallons
- Crown Berkey® – 6 gallons
See capacities, recommended household sizes, dimensions, filter configurations, and key differences on our Compare All Berkey Water Filter Systems page.
Product Notes
- Berkey® stainless steel chambers are assembled in the USA from U.S. and imported parts.
- Black Berkey® Elements, Black Berkey Primer™, and Sport Berkey® Bottles are manufactured and assembled in the USA.
- Actual filtration rate can vary depending on priming, maintenance, water level, and source water characteristics.
Looking for optional components for your system? Visit Berkey Accessories.