Big Berkey Water Filter System - 2.25 Gallons

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Was: $387.00
Now: $367.00
SKU:
BK4x2-BB
UPC:
094922528254
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Product Overview

The Big Berkey comes standard with the following:

  • Stainless steel canister
  • Set of 2 Black Berkey filters
  • Plastic spigot
  • 2 blocking plugs
  • Prime Rite™ Universal Primer (Item #1 on diagram) - For priming Black Berkey and PF-2 fluoride filters
  • Prime Rite™ Fluoride Element Adaptor (Item #2 on diagram) - Attaches to Universal Primer and PF-2 filters for priming
  • Anti-Airlock Clip (Vapor Lock Clip) (Item #3 on diagram)
  • Red Food Dye Vials x2 (Item #4 on diagram) - For testing Black Berkey Filters
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This system can hold up to 4 Black filters and 4 PF-2 fluoride filters (optional)

Optional Accessories

Add one or more of these accessories to your order, and get 5% off the system and accessories. (Discount applied when added to cart)

  • PF-2 Fluoride Filters (Set of 2)
  • PF-2 Fluoride Filters (Set of 4)
  • Water Level Spigot
  • Berkey Sport Bottle
  • Stainless Steel Wire Stand
  • Replacement Parts Kit
  • Berkey Filter Primer - For priming Black Berkey filters when a pressurized water source is not available
  • Stainless Steel Spigot

This item cannot be shipped to California or Iowa.

The Big Berkey is the most popular size that Berkey makes. It holds enough water to satisfy 2 to 3 people, and it's unobtrusive size fits easily in most kitchens.

The Big Berkey can hold up to 4 Black Berkey filters, but can be used with only 2 filters by plugging the extra filter holes. (Two plugs are included.) The advantage of using 4 filters in the system is that it will filter the water faster. However, many of our customers choose to only use 2 filters at a time, and find that it's sufficient for their needs. Each set of 2 Black Berkey filters will purify 6000 gallons. The standard system comes with 2 Black Berkey filters. Please use our filter calculator to get an estimate of how long your Black filters will last.

The Big Berkey is also capable of reducing fluoride in your water when used with Berkey's optional PF-2 fluoride filters. The fluoride filters screw onto the Black filters.

The Big Berkey is powerful enough to purify stagnant pond water, yet perfect for everyday use. Because it works by gravity, it requires no electricity to operate. The system is very easy to operate. Simply pour your unfiltered water in the top chamber. Gravity pushes the water through the filters and your purified water is stored in the bottom chamber.

The unit has a height of 19", and a diameter of 8.5". It is made of grade 304 polished stainless steel. The system has a water storage capacity of approximately 2.25 gallons.

The Black Berkey filters used in the Big Berkey will reduce or remove pathogens, parasites, herbicides, pesticides, VOC's, heavy metals, as well as bad tastes and odors. Black Berkey filters can be cleaned by using a scotch brite pad under running water.

*Lifetime warranty applies to stainless steel tanks, lid, lid knob, plugs, and plastic spigot. Lifetime warranty does not cover any filters nor any accidental damage. Black Berkey filters have a 2 year pro-rated warranty.

Reviews

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  • 5
    Second Berkey Purchase

    Posted by Tamara Brooks on 16th Aug 2012

    About 2 years ago I bought a Big Berkey for my daughter for her and her family. She really depends on her Berkey to give her and her family safe drinking water. So 2 years later I am buying one for myself and replacement filters for hers. Easy to order and set up, great customer service from GetBerkey. I tell everyone about my Berkey. Very Happy.

  • 5
    Now I can share the gift of pure water

    Posted by Julie on 3rd Aug 2012

    I have a water bottle with a filter but I hated that when people came over I had to apologize for the water we gave them. Now I can share good water and know that my cooking water, pet water, etc. is as clean as I can get it. Pretty easy to put together; I did have some leaking from the spigot so had to dump out my first batch of filtered water and tighten it. It's been perfect so far. Easy to assemble, prime, and use. Thank you!

  • 5
    Great tasting water and piece of mind.

    Posted by Steve on 15th Jul 2012

    Reminds me of the well water I had as a kid growing up on my Dads farm. That water was so good we drank it right out of the water hose. I was putting a new roof on my garage in temperatures in the 80s, I think I drank nearly 1.5 gallons of the water that day. It sustained me throughout the day and a little fresh lemon with it was very satisfying. Plus our water here gets fluoridated and its nice to know with the extra fluoride filters I'm not putting poison in my body anymore. Love it.

  • 5
    great water

    Posted by Rick on 11th Jul 2012

    a great water system everyday, but even better when power/water go out and gravity does the job for you..

  • 5
    The Big Berkey

    Posted by Unknown on 12th Jun 2012

    The Big Berkey is very convinient for those in smaller kitchens or homes (good height for easy refilling on a countertop). The water is FANTASTIC! Tea has never tasted so delicious and so refreshing. It's ridiculous the amount of impurities present in tap water that can harm you. Since we are 70 percent water, why not make that 70 percent of amazingly clean water?

  • 5
    Filtering Water

    Posted by Gerald & Cheryl Hancharick on 4th Jun 2012

    My husband and I have been using Brita filters and pitchers for the past many years to remove as many impurities from our water as possible. We heard/read about the Berkey online as I was searching for other options to filter our water. We want to be diligent about doing all we can to be healthy and trust God with what we have no control over. After much research, we believe the Berkey is the best option out there for us (we factored in the quality of the Berkey, ability to filter, and the financial cost). In getting started, we initially had some trouble getting the spigot on tight enough so that there were no leaks. Once that was done, we primed all the filters (2 black and 2 of the PF-2) and have had no problems and LOVE the Big Berkey. We are finding that for 2 people, we fill the Big Berkey each evening, and that provides enough water for the next day. We LOVE that when we need good water, it's readily available (unlike when we were using the small Brita pitchers - we were continually using/refilling/waiting, etc.) We use the filtered water for everything - washing fruits/vegetables, cooking, our pet, etc. Another result we LOVE, is that our coffee has a much smoother taste. Lastly, economically, we benefit! The fact that the Big Berkey, plus the PF-2 filters we purchased will last us so long, compared to how frequently we were needing to purchase the Brita filters. Thank you for your quality and timely service. We had no problems with our order, delivery, etc. and greatly appreciate that.

  • 5
    Big Berkey Review

    Posted by Unknown on 18th Jan 2012

    I bought a big Berkey on the recommendation of 3 friends and they were right. It meets all of my expectations and the water tastes great. My wife wants me to buy another one just like it for our vacation home.

  • 5
    best water purification

    Posted by anna on 9th Nov 2011

    the water tastes great! i have well water and the filters do the job. if some rust adheres to the filter i just scrub it off.

  • 5
    great system

    Posted by Greg Houlihan on 9th Sep 2011

    I wanted to "solve" my water situation since I live in Arizona. The Berkey water system fits my needs perfectly. 5 star service and product--thanks so much!