BIG BERKEY
The Big Berkey® stainless steel water filtration unit is a great system for home, outdoor, travel, disaster or other emergency use. It is suitable for small to medium sized groups or families. Berkey systems are among the strongest and most practical water filtration and purification systems currently on the market. This powerful system purifies 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.
- Height when in use: 48.9cm
- Compact Height for travel (upper chamber nests in lower): 33 cm
- Diameter: 21.6 cm
- Storage Capacity: 8.5 litres
- Maximum Filtration Flow Rate:
- Configured with two Black Berkey Purification Elements, the Big Berkey® system can produce up to 3.5 gallons (13.3 litres) per hour
- Configured with four Black Berkey Purification Elements, the Big Berkey® system can produce up to 7.0 gallons (26.5 litres) per hour
- Up to 4 PF-2 Fluoride and Arsenic Filters may be installed in the lower chamber of this system if desired
NOTE: Flow rate calculated with upper chamber full to top and decreases as water level declines.
Features:
- Accommodates: 1-4 people
- Constructed of: Highly polished AISI 304 stainless steel
- Storage capacity: 2.25 gallons (8.5 litres)
- Maximum Filters: 4 Black Berkey Purification Elements (in upper chamber)
- System Includes: upper and lower stainless steel chambers, 2 Black Berkey Purification Elements (expandable up to 4), 1 stainless steel lid,1 spigot, rubber gasket to protect the base, 2 wing nuts, 2 washers, 1 priming button, and 2 blocking plugs
- Black Berkey elements are self-sterilizing and re-cleanable which makes them cost effective
- Gravity based – does NOT rely on electricity or water pressure
- Utilizes the latest technological advances, backed by years of development
- NOT to be used with salt water
Filters as follows:
- removes pathogenic bacteria, cysts and parasites by 99.9999%,
- removes viruses MS2 and FR Coliphage by 99.999%
- removes disease causing bacteria including Cholera, Typhoid, Salmonella, E. Coli, Fecal Coliform
- extracts harmful chemicals such as herbicides, pesticides, VOCs, organic solvents, radon 222 and trihalomethanes
- reduces nitrates and nitrites
- reduces heavy metals such as aluminum, cadmium, chromium, copper, lead and mercury by up to 95%
- reduces bad taste & odours
- removes silt and sediment making your water crystal clear
- removes arsenic and FLUORIDE WITH ADDITION of PF-2 filters
- Does NOT remove the beneficial minerals your body needs.