The versatile Big Berkey system is the ideal system for use at home with small or medium sized families, travel, outdoor activities or during unexpected emergencies. This powerful system filters both treated water and untreated raw water from such sources as remote lakes, streams, stagnant ponds and water supplies in foreign countries, where regulations may be substandard at best. Perfect for outdoor activities and a must in hostile environments where electricity, water pressure or treated water may not be available. The Big Berkey system removes pathogenic bacteria, cysts and parasites and reduces harmful chemicals such as herbicides, pesticides, and VOCs without removing the beneficial minerals your body needs. Constructed of highly polished 304 stainless steel, the system comes complete with four 9" ceramic elements. This system has a storage capacity of about 2.25 gallons (8.5 liters) and when in use it stands 19.25" in height with a diameter of 8.5". The upper chamber nests within the lower chamber for transport and stands only 13" in height. The system will filter about 24 to 30 Gallons per day.
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Love my Big Berkey!
Works well, looks good, water tastes great! Very happy with this item.
Before you buy, be aware that it is large and heavy. Make sure you have a safe place to keep it so that the spout hangs over the edge of a counter. Berkey makes platform stands for these and has replacement parts on their web site.
Update: After a few weeks, the plastic spout cracked! Maybe someone pushed down too hard on it, but I thought it was a shame that such a nice unit had a cheap spout. I was able to buy replacement spouts and gaskets on the internet for around $10 per set.
Another issue was the gasket started to leak. The seller was helpful and told me to put a drop or two of olive oil on the gasket. This worked after a few tries and it no longer leaks. Bottom line...since this is a preparedness item, it is best to buy one or two replacement spouts and gaskets to keep on hand.
It's been over 6 months now and other than this, I am still pleased with the unit.
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Berkey Filter works great - minor user issue loses one star
Easy to assemble. Looks Sharp. Works great. The only problem is a user issue. Basically, you have to know how much is in the lower chamber to add the correct amount into the upper chamber or it will overflow out the middle. A small water level indicator on the lower chamber would have been very helpful. Basically I make sure to drain the lower chamber completely before adding water to the upper chamber. Minor problem solved.
Best Water Filter On The Market
My Big Berkey is by far the best purchase of the season! Took a couple of days for the "ceramic" taste from the ceramic filters to disipate (can be avoided by rinsing the filters thoroughly and wiping with a clean dry lint-free cloth before installing them) but didn't want to add any contamination by too much handling. My son is the one who told me about the Big Berkey because I have been spending a fortune on bottled water for years. I'll be saving that money (and saving a landfill, lol) for a better use now. This is far better than any bottled water, and it comes straight from my well. We have extremely hard water with lots of mineral content and sulphur taste and smell so we haven't ever drank the water except in desperation, but once it has run through the Big Berkey you would never guess it. There is ZERO smell or taste of the sulphur or minerals, and you don't get that salty taste you find in so many of the bottled waters. Even my husband, the eternal skeptic, is sold on the Big...
Product Features :
- Big Berkey stainless steel water filter system
- (4) 9" British Berkefeld Ceramic SuperSterasyl Filters
- Can filter up to 30 gallons per day
- Holds 2.25 gallons of filtered water
- Self-sterilizing and re-cleanable filters
Rating : 4.8 out of 5.0
List Price : $339.00
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