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Berkey^®. Made for the Extreme, Enjoyed Every Day

Berkey^® Systems are powerful, freestanding water purifiers that sit on a countertop or stand. Simply pour water from virtually any source into the top chamber of the system, and dispense purified water easily from the lower chamber through a handy spigot. The systems are easy to use—no electricity, tools or plumbing needed. Enjoy clean, delicious purified water that retains the healthy minerals your body needs for an average of less than 2 cents per gallon.

The Gold Standard in Gravity-Fed Water Purification

Berkey^® Systems equipped with Black Berkey^® Purification Elements remove up to 99.999% of viruses and 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. Each pair of long-lasting Black Berkey^® Purification Elements can treat up to 22.700 liters of water (or about 5 years of typical use) before needing replacement. If desired, Berkey PF-2™ Fluoride and Arsenic Reduction Elements may be installed on each Black Berkey^® Purification Element.

Benefits that Offer You Freedom

• In control and confident - Take control of your tap water. Berkey^® water purification 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 purified 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 purification 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 purification systems can purify raw, untreated water in situations where a potable source of water is not available.
  

Specifications for the Big Berkey® system

• The 8,5 liter Big Berkey® 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 8,5 L

• Upper chamber nests within the lower chamber for transport and stands only 33 cm

• Maximum Filters: 4 Black Berkey^® Purification Elements (in upper chamber)
  

• Produces up to 13,3 L per hour (with 2 elements and 26,5 L per hour (with 4 elements) *
  

• Includes 2 Black Berkey® Purification Elements standard, expandable to 4 elements

• System is 21,6 cm in diameter x 49 cm in height

• Shipping weight: approx. 3,18 kg

• 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
  

* Flow rate is calculated with the upper chamber full to top. Flow rate decreases as water level declines.

Included in the box:

• Upper and lower chambers
  

• 2 Black Berkey® Purification Elements

• 1 stainless steel lid, knob and screw
  

• 1 spigot
  

• 2 wing nuts
  

• 2 washers

• 1 priming button
  

• 2 blocking plugs
  

• Rubber gasket to protect the base
  

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

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!!! IMPORTANT !!!

Under normal circumstances (when possible), in order to avoid any kind of contact with microbial contaminants it is recommended preventively using some chlorine-based or iodine-based disinfectant. After such a disinfection, your Berkey^® will remove any disinfectant residue with it's taste and odour as well as all contaminated material (dead microbes) from water. You will avoid contaminating your system, hands and utensils by accidental spills, splashes and spraying by untreated water. 

We recommend this product. One package (containing two components) can disinfect 2.000 - 4.000 L of water. 

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