Big Berkey® System – Efficient Water Filtration for Small Families (8.5 Liters)

Capacity and Recommended Use

The Big Berkey® System is a versatile water filtration system designed to meet the needs of small families as well as emergency situations.

• Capacity: 8.5 liters of purified water

• Suitable for daily use by: 1 to 4 people

Advanced Filtration Technology

• Durable construction made from highly polished AISI 304 stainless steel for maximum longevity

• Equipped with a pair of Black Berkey® purification elements, providing a filtration capacity of approximately 22,700 liters before replacement

• Expandable to up to 4 Black Berkey® elements to optimize capacity and flow rate

Filtration Flow Rate

• With 2 Black Berkey® elements: up to 13 liters of purified water per hour*

• With 4 Black Berkey® elements: up to 26 liters of purified water per hour*

• Compatible with up to 4 PF-2™ elements for the reduction of fluoride and arsenic
  (installed in the lower chamber)

* Flow rate is calculated with the upper chamber full and decreases as the water level drops.

Complete Kit Contents

• 1 priming kit

• 2 stainless steel chambers (upper and lower)

• 2 Black Berkey® purification elements (expandable to 4)

• 1 stainless steel lid

• 2 washers

• 2 wing nuts

• 2 blocking plugs

• 1 priming button

• 1 spigot

• 1 rubber gasket to protect the base

Testing and Certifications

The Big Berkey® System has been tested in certified laboratories, ensuring reliable and secure water filtration.

Product Dimensions

• Diameter: 21.6 cm

• Height in use: 49 cm

• Empty weight: 3.2 kg