Big Berkey Water Filter

Enjoy great-tasting tap water every day at home. The 2.25-gallon Big Berkey System can be used on a countertop in your kitchen or office to transform tap water into delicious drinking water that's also ideal for making your favorite beverages or cooking. A top-selling model for more than a decade, the Big Berkey water filtration system is the ideal solution for families of up to four people. Provide your family with clean and safe drinking water wherever needed, ensuring convenience and peace of mind.

Take control of your water with Big Berkey Water Filter

The Big Berkey gravity-fed water filtration system is our most popular water filter system and is a great choice if you are looking for a water filter that can provide great quality filtered water for your entire family. The 2.25-gallon Big Berkey is bigger than the Travel Berkey and smaller than the Royal Berkey, making the system ideal for a family of 1-4 people.

The peace of mind that comes from knowing your family is drinking clean, pure water is priceless. With the Big Berkey water filtration system, you can savor every sip, free from worry about the hidden dangers lurking in your water. Invest in your family's well-being today and experience the confidence and security that only a Big Berkey can provide.

How the Big Berkey Water Filter works

The Big Berkey Water Filter system is constructed of highly polished 304 stainless steel and comes complete with 2 Black Berkey filtration elements (expandable to 4), 2 chambers (upper and lower), a lid, a rubber spigot (can be upgraded to a stainless steel spigot, sight glass spigot, or stainless waterview spigot), a rubber gasket base, and 2 blocking plugs (to block the holes that accommodate the optional 2 extra filter elements). The system also includes a Primerite Kit, an anti-airlock clip, and red food dye for testing. If you are concerned about arsenic and/or fluoride in your drinking water, you can install a set of 2 Berkey PF-2 Fluoride and Arsenic filters into the lower chamber as an optional add-on.

The Black Berkey filtration elements that come standard with this system are capable of filtering both treated water and untreated water, including well water and tap water in regions where water quality may be dubious at best. The Big Berkey Water Filter can treat any water source. It is perfect for providing clean water for everyday home kitchen use, and outdoor activities and is essential for providing safe drinking water in hostile environments or emergency situations where electricity, water pressure, or treated water may not be available.

In addition to its exceptional water filtration capabilities, the Big Berkey Water Filter system is incredibly user-friendly. With its straightforward setup and maintenance, enjoying clean and safe drinking water has never been more effortless. Say goodbye to the hassles of dealing with water quality concerns, and welcome the peace of mind that comes from having a Big Berkey in your home. Experience the countless benefits of pristine water with ease, making it a valuable addition to your daily life, ensuring you and your loved ones stay refreshed and healthy, no matter the water source or situation.

Big Berkey Flow Rate and Fluoride Removal

With its impressive filtration flow rate, the Big Berkey Water Filter ensures you have a continuous supply of clean, pure water at your fingertips. Cheers to a healthier, happier you!

• Max Filtration Flow Rate:
  • Configured with 2 Black Berkey Elements, the Big Berkey system can filter up to 3.5 Gallons per hour.
  • Configured with 4 Black Berkey Elements, the Big Berkey system can filter up to 7 Gallons per hour.
• Fluoride Removal: Up to 4 PF-2 fluoride and arsenic reduction filters may be installed in the lower chamber of this system if desired.

Whether you choose the 2 Black Berkey Element or the 4 Black Berkey Element configuration, you can enjoy up to 7 gallons of refreshing water per hour. Plus, with the optional PF-2 fluoride and arsenic reduction filters, you are no longer at the mercy of town water fluoridation practices. Experience the convenience and enjoy the benefits of consistently great-tasting water in your home.

How to Assemble and Troubleshoot Your Berkey Water Filter (Written Instructions Version).

Big Berkey Removes Over 200 Common Drinking Water Contaminants

Big Berkey Water Filter fitted with Black Berkey Elements removes over 200 common drinking water contaminants including chlorine and chloramines, herbicides and pesticides, VOCs, organic solvents, radon 222, and trihalomethanes. It also reduces nitrites and heavy metals such as lead and mercury. When fitted with authentic Black Berkey elements, this system is so powerful it can remove food coloring from water without removing the beneficial minerals your body needs. Virtually no other system can duplicate this performance.

With the Big Berkey's unique ability to preserve essential minerals, you can truly enjoy the best of both worlds: superior water quality and the nutrients your body needs. For your health and peace of mind, the Big Berkey Water Filter is here to deliver them both, day in and day out.

Which Berkey Water Filtration System Should I Choose: Big Berkey, Travel Berkey, or Royal Berkey?

Save big on bottled water using Big Berkey Water Filters! The 2.25-gallon Big Berkey system, which can filter up to 3.5 gallons of water per hour with 2 filter elements fitted (7 gallons per hour with 4 filter elements fitted), has a storage capacity of 2.25 gallons and can comfortably provide clean purified water for up to 4 people.

The smaller Travel Berkey comes with max of 2 Black Berkey filters (2 PF-2 fluoride filters optional add-ons as well, has a capacity of 1.5 gallons and is suitable for up to 3 people. It also has a smaller footprint and takes up less counter space, so it may be a good option if you have space constraints.

The larger Royal Berkey has a storage capacity of 3.25 gallons, making it suitable for 2-6 people. The choice of system will ultimately depend on your budget and how many people the system will be catering to.

Big Berkey Water Filter FAQ

Can the Big Berkey remove Chromium 6 from the water?

Yes, using the Black Berkey filters the Berkey will remove Chromium 6 from the water at levels greater than 99.8%.

Does the Fluoride filter come with the Big Berkey?

No, the Berkey PF-2 fluoride filter does not come standard with the Big Berkey. This is because many customers do not have fluoride in their water, and would not require this filter. It can be purchased as an optional add-on.

How do you clean the Black Berkey filters?

When the Black Berkey element water filters stop filtering properly it is time to give them a thorough cleaning to improve their efficiency and extend their life. Black Berkey filters are easy to clean. The first thing you need to do is to re-prime them. This will help push out any contaminants and debris that may be clogging the pores. Once you have primed the filter elements you can give them a light and gentle scrubbing using a scotch brite pad under running water. Take care not to scrub them too vigorously as this can damage the elements and cause the pores to become clogged up. Once you have scrubbed the filters, rinse them thoroughly under running water. Then prime them again before re-installing them back into the chamber.

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