Big Berkey® Water Filter System 8.5 Litre

• This countertop Big Berkey® gravity water filter system comes standard with 2 Black Berkey® water filtration 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)
• Performance; Black Berkey Elements remove chlorine, monochloramines, heavy metals,  pharmaceuticals, pathogenic bacteria,  nuclear radiation such as cesium 137 plus more! - Examples of heavy metals include mercury (Hg), cadmium (Cd), arsenic (As), chromium (Cr), thallium (Tl), and lead (Pb)

Performance Data Sheet Here

• Durability; Depending on water quality, This website recommends replacing Black Berkey Elements at 2 years or after 3,000 gallons (12,000 Litres) after use - through a pair of elements.
• Maximum Filters: 4 Black Berkey® water filtration elements (in upper chamber) 
  
• System includes upper and lower stainless steel chambers, 2 Black Berkey® water filtration 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 and a Filter Priming Kit. [Sight glass as depicted in some images is NOT included]
  
• Height when in use: 19.25"
• Diameter: 8.5"
• Weight: 8.5 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
• Up to 4  Berkey PF-2™ Fluoride and Arsenic Reduction Filters may be installed in the lower chamber of this system if desired

Berkey® systems equipped with Black Berkey® water filtration elements remove up to  99.9999% of pathogenic bacteria, while also removing or dramatically reducing protozoa, trihalomethanes, inorganic minerals, heavy metals, pharmaceuticals, pesticides, VOCs, petroleum products, perfluorinated chemicals, rust, silt, sediment and even radiologicals.