Big Berkey® with Ceramic Water Filter System (8.5 Litre)

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:

• Select your British Berkefeld ceramic water filters

• Upper and Lower Stainless Steel Chambers

• Stainless Steel Lid with Knob and Screw

• Plastic Spigot

• Rubber Base Gasket

• (2) Blocking Plugs

• Each ceramic filter include 1 washer and 1 wing nut

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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:

• Filtration Life: 3000 Litres / 800 gallons per set ( Recommended replacement every 12 months)

• Expandable Up To: 4 Ceramic Water Filters in the upper chamber

Flow Rate:

• 2 ceramic water filters produce up to 2 litres per hour
• 4 ceramic water filters produce up to 4 litres per hour

  (Flow rate varies depending on water level in the upper chamber)

Note: Not for use with saltwater or softened water.

British Berkefeld® Ceramic Water Filter Performance

• Filtration Life: 3000 Litres / 800 gallons per set ( Recommended replacement every 12 months)

• Re-cleanable & reusable throughout lifespan

• 6 month warranty

• The British Berkefeld Ceramic Water Filters are the world’s only NSF-certified gravity filter meeting NSF/ANSI standards 42, 53, 372, and 401

  This NSF-certified British Berkefeld ceramic water filter effectively removes a wide range of contaminants including; 

  • Bacteria: Effectively removes bacteria like E. coli, cholera, and typhoid.
  • Chlorine: Reduces chlorine levels, improving taste and odor.

  • Fluoride Removal: With the Ultra Fluoride Ceramic Filter. Capable of the same high performance as the Ultra Sterasyl ceramic water filter while additionally having the ability to reduce fluoride.

  • Heavy Metals: Reduces lead and other heavy metals like aluminum, chromium, copper, and cadmium.
  • Microplastics: Removes microplastics from drinking water.
  • PFAS: Reduces the presence of PFAS, also known as “forever chemicals”.
  • Pesticides and Herbicides: Filters out a range of pesticides and herbicides.
  • Pharmaceuticals: Reduces the presence of pharmaceuticals in water.
  • And Many Other Chemicals: Removes a variety of other chemicals and contaminants. 

  • No priming or red dye test needed — easy to install and maintain

  • Retains healthy minerals naturally present in water for fresh, clean taste

  • Durable microfilter ceramic exterior with granular activated carbon & heavy metal removal media inside

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 and emergency preparedness

• Travel-ready and nests for compact transport