Description
***Due to state regulations, we are currently not shipping this product to California or Iowa***
Imperial Berkey® Water Filter System – 4.5 Gallons (17 Litres)
High – Capacity Berkey® System for American Families | Gravity-Fed | No Electricity Required
Overview
The Imperial Berkey® Water Filter System is the perfect high-capacity gravity-fed solution for US households of 4 to 8+ people. Built from polished AISI 304 stainless steel and equipped with 2 Black Berkey® Elements (expandable to 6), this freestanding water purifier offers clean, great-tasting water—no plumbing or electricity required.
Whether you’re using it at home, the cottage, or preparing for emergencies, the Imperial Berkey® offers reliable performance, fast flow rates, and unmatched filtration for all your fresh water needs.
Key Features
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Capacity: 4.5 gallons (17 litres)
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Ideal for: 4–8+ people
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Filtration Rate:
• Up to 5.5 gallons/hour with 2 filters
• Up to 16.5 litres/hour with 6 filters -
Material: Durable, polished AISI 304 stainless steel
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Height: 66 cm (26″)
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Diameter: 25.4 cm (10″)
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Weight (empty): 4.5 kg (10 lbs)
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Filters Included: 2 Black Berkey® Elements (expandable to 6)
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Filter Life: Replace every 3,000 gallons (11,000 litres) per element; 6,000 gallons per set of 2 elements
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Warranty: 2-year pro-rated warranty on elements
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No power required – ideal for off-grid, travel, or emergency use
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Made for US water sources – tap, well, lakes, and rivers
Black Berkey® Elements:
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Filtration Life:
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3,000 gallons (11,000 L) per element
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6,000 gallons (22,000 L) per pair = ≈ 45,000 standard water bottles
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Re-cleanable: Yes (during their usable life)
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Warranty: 2-year pro-rated warranty
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Lab-Tested Performance:
Exceeds EPA & NSF/ANSI Std. 53 protocol.
Removes/Reduces 200+ contaminants including:-
Parasites, heavy metals, chlorine, VOCs, pesticides, pharmaceuticals, PFAS, petroleum products, trihalomethanes, radiologicals & more.
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Not Suitable For: Salt water or softened water
Optional Berkey PF-2™ Fluoride and Arsenic Reduction Filters can be added to further enhance purification.
What’s Included
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Upper and lower stainless steel chambers
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2 Black Berkey® Elements (expandable to 6)
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Stainless steel lid, knob & screw
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Spigot
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Rubber base gasket
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2 wing nuts, 2 washers
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Priming button
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4 blocking plugs
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Berkey® Filter Priming Starter Kit
Versatile & Dependable
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In Control & Confident – Remove common contaminants from municipal or well water with ease.
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Great-Tasting Water – Retains beneficial minerals while removing harmful impurities.
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Cottage, Cabin & Outdoor Ready – Filter raw freshwater from rivers or lakes.
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Emergency-Prepared – Be ready for boil water advisories, floods, or power outages.
Save Money & Waste
Each set of Black Berkey® Elements replaces over 45,000 plastic water bottles, saving you thousands of dollars over time. The cost per gallon is less than 4 cents!
