Big Berkey Water Purifier

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

The 

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

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®

Purification Elements (in upper chamber) 

System includes upper and lower stainless steel chambers, 2 Black 

Berkey®

Purification 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®

Purification Elements, the Big Berkey® System can produce up to 3.5 gallons (13.3 liters) per hour

Configured with four Black 

Berkey®

Purification 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
Labeling may vary to fulfill orders during periods of heavy demand Not yet available to residents of California and Iowa. *The Black Berkey® Elements are made and assembled in the USA SKU: BB9-2 Black Berkey ® Elements are the leader in gravity-fed water Filtration, backed by Black Berkey® Elements have been tested by accredited third-party labs that have reported that the elements exceed EPA and ANSI/NSF (Std. 53) protocol, and remove or reduce over 200+ typical contaminants found in tap water and other freshwater sources. Includes: Two 9" Black Berkey ® Elements with 2 washers, 2 wing nuts, and 1 priming button Installs in the upper chamber of any Berkey system. Elements can also be used to upgrade most other gravity-fed water filter systems Sold as a set of 2 elements 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. Re-cleanable during the life of the element Elements come with a 2-year, pro-rated warranty

Returns Accepted for this item if it's within 30 Days