Description
Big Berkey® Water Filter System – 2.25 Gallons / 8.5 Litres
Made for the Extreme. Enjoyed Every Day.
The 2.25-gallon Big Berkey® System comes standard with 2 Black Berkey® Elements and is ideal for 1–4 people for everyday use.
Versatile and powerful, the Big Berkey® System is perfect for:
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Small to medium-sized families
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Travel and outdoor activities
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Emergency preparedness
System Details
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Capacity: Serves 1–4 people
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Holding Capacity: 2.25 gallons of filtered water
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Material: AISI 304 stainless steel
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Flow Rate (standard): Up to 2.75 gallons per hour*
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Height (in use): 19.25″
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Diameter: 8.5″
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Weight: 7 lbs (empty)
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Maximum Filters: 4 Black Berkey® Elements (upper chamber)
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Additional Filters (optional): Up to 4 PF-2™ Fluoride & Arsenic Reduction Filters (lower chamber)
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Not for use with: Saltwater or softened water
Included in the Box
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Upper and lower stainless steel chambers
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2 Black Berkey® Elements (expandable up to 4)
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Stainless steel lid, knob, and screw
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Spigot
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2 wing nuts, 2 washers
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1 priming button
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2 blocking plugs
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Berkey® Filter Priming Starter Kit
Black Berkey® Element Details
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Lifespan: 3,000 gallons per element / 6,000 gallons per set
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Replacement Recommendation: May vary based on influent water quality
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Re-cleanable: Yes, for the life of the element
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Warranty: 2-year pro-rated
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Filtration Equivalent: 6,000 gallons = ~45,000 16.9 fl oz water bottles
Maximum Filtration Flow Rates
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With 2 Elements: Up to 3.5 gallons (13.3 liters) per hour
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With 4 Elements: Up to 7.0 gallons (26.5 liters) per hour*Flow rates are calculated with the upper chamber full to the top. Flow rate decreases as the water level drops.
Made for the Extreme. Enjoyed Every Day.
Berkey® Systems are powerful, freestanding gravity water filters. Simply pour water from almost any source into the top chamber and enjoy clean, delicious water from the bottom spigot—no electricity, tools, or plumbing required. Cost-effective at less than 2 cents per gallon.
The Gold Standard in Gravity-Fed Water Filtration
Black Berkey® Elements are tested by accredited third-party labs and exceed EPA and ANSI/NSF (Std. 53) standards. They address 200+ contaminants, including:
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trihalomethanes
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Inorganic minerals and heavy metals
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Pharmaceuticals and pesticides
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VOCs, petroleum byproducts
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Perfluorinated chemicals
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Radiologicals, rust, silt, and sediment
Optional Berkey PF-2™ Filters can be added to reduce fluoride and arsenic.
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Why Choose Berkey®?
✅ Take Control of Your Water
Addresses a wide range of common contaminants in tap or freshwater sources.
✅ Enjoy Every Sip
Improves taste while preserving essential minerals your body needs.
✅ Adventure Ready
Perfect for camping, traveling, and off-grid living—filters water from streams, lakes, or ponds.
✅ Emergency Preparedness
Use during power outages, boil-water advisories, or natural disasters.
