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Big Berkey® Water Filter System (8.5 Litre)
Berkey Water Filter Canada offers the Big Berkey stainless steel water filtration unit which is a great system for home, outdoor, travel, disaster or other emergency use
Big Berkey,product of Berkey Water Filter Canada for use with small to medium sized groups, at home, churches, hospitals, orphanages, outdoor activities or during unexpected emergencies
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Royal Berkey Stainless steel water filtration unit from Berkey Water Filter Canada which is a great system for home, outdoor, travel, disaster or other emergency use
Berkey Water Filter Canada presents the Big Berkey stainless steel water filtration unit which is a great system for home, outdoor, travel, disaster or other emergency use.
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Big Berkey® Water Filter System (8.5 Litre)

$521.00

Storage Capacity: 8.5 Litres / 2.25 Gallons

Recommended For: 1 – 4 People

 Free Berkey® Filter Priming Starter Kit Included
(Includes: Primerite Pump, Anti-Airlock Clip, Red Food Dye for Filter Testing)

What’s Included:

  • (2) Black Berkey® Filter Elements

  • Plastic Spigot

  • Stainless Steel Chambers (Upper & Lower)

  • Berkey® Filter Priming Starter Kit (Free Bonus)

  • Free Shipping

Specifications:

  • Material: 304 ANSI Surgical Grade Stainless Steel

  • Finish: High-Polish Stainless Steel

  • Height: 21″

  • Diameter: 8.5″

  • Weight: 7 lbs

Filter Capacity:

  • Standard: Includes (2) Black Berkey® Filters

  • Maximum Capacity:

    • Up to (4) Black Berkey® Filters in Upper Chamber

    • Up to (4) PF-2® Fluoride & Arsenic Filters in Lower Chamber (Optional)

    • Note: Not for use with saltwater or softened water.

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  • The Big Berkey Water System comes standard with two Black Berkey® Elements. 

    +Add Berkey PF-2™Fluoride & Arsenic Reduction Filters Options:

     
    The Berkey PF-2 Fluoride and Arsenic Reduction Filters attach to the bottom of the Black Berkey® Elements, and hang down inside the lower chamber of your Berkey System, removing even more harmful chemicals such as fluoride, and arsenic.

    +Add Accessories:

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Big Berkey® Water Filter System – 8.5 Litres / 2.25 Gallons

Made for the Extreme. Enjoyed Every Day.

The Big Berkey® System is the gold standard in gravity-fed water filtration. Portable, powerful, and built for everyday use or emergencies, this system is perfect for homes, travel, outdoor activities, and off-grid preparedness.

What’s Included:

  • (2) Black Berkey® Filter Elements (expandable up to 4)

  • Upper and Lower Stainless Steel Chambers

  • Stainless Steel Lid with Knob and Screw

  • Plastic Spigot

  • Rubber Base Gasket

  • (2) Blocking Plugs

  • (2) Washers & Wing Nuts

  • Priming Button

  • FREE Berkey® Filter Priming Starter Kit
    (Includes Primerite® Hand Pump, Anti-Airlock Clip & Red Food Dye for Filter Testing)

  • FREE Shipping

Product Specifications:

  • Storage Capacity: 2.25 Gallons / 8.5 Litres

  • Recommended For: 1 – 4 People

  • Material: AISI 304 Surgical-Grade Stainless Steel

  • Finish: High-Polish Stainless Steel

  • Height (in use): 19.25" (48.8 cm)

  • Height (nested): 13" (ideal for transport)

  • Diameter: 8.5" (21.6 cm)

  • Weight: 7 lbs empty

Filtration Capacity & Performance:

  • Standard Setup: (2) Black Berkey® Elements

  • Expandable Up To: 4 Black Berkey® Elements in the upper chamber

  • Optional: Up to 4 PF-2™ Fluoride & Arsenic Reduction Filters in the lower chamber

  • Flow Rate:

    • With 2 Elements: Up to 3.5 gallons (13.3 L) per hour

    • With 4 Elements: Up to 7 gallons (26.5 L) per hour
      (Flow rate varies depending on water level in the upper chamber)

Note: Not for use with saltwater or softened water.

Black Berkey® Elements:

  • Filtration Life:

    • 3,000 gallons (11,000 L) per element

    • 6,000 gallons (22,000 L) per pair = ≈ 45,000 standard water bottles

  • Re-cleanable: Yes (during their usable life)

  • Warranty: 2-year pro-rated warranty

  • 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.

Versatile & Dependable

  • Ideal for homes, RVs, cabins, and off-grid use

  • No electricity or plumbing required

  • Enjoy clean, great-tasting water for less than 2¢ per gallon

  • Great for natural disasters, boil water advisories, or emergency preparedness

  • Travel-ready and nests for compact transport

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