Big Berkey® System (2.25 gal)

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The Big Berkey gravity water filtration system holds 2.25 gallons and is sized for small to medium families, travel, and emergencies. Constructed from polished AISI 304 stainless steel, it ships with two Black Berkey purification elements and expands to four for higher flow. Sits 19.25" tall in use and nests to 13" for transport.

Fill the upper chamber with tap, well, or untreated water. Gravity slowly draws the water through the Black Berkey® Purification Elements into the lower chamber, where filtered water is dispensed through the spigot. Optional PF-2 elements can be threaded onto the bottom of the Black Berkey filters for fluoride and arsenic reduction. With four elements, the system filters up to 7 gallons per hour at full flow.

  • Capacity: 2.25 gallons (8.5 liters)
  • Height in use: 19.25"; transport height: 13"
  • Diameter: 8.5"
  • Weight (empty): 7 lb
  • Material: AISI 304 polished stainless steel
  • Maximum elements: 4 Black Berkey® in upper chamber
  • Flow rate (2 elements): up to 3.5 gal/hr; (4 elements): up to 7.0 gal/hr
  • Emergency capacity: up to 85–170 people per day with 4 elements
  • Upper and lower stainless steel chambers
  • 2 Black Berkey® Purification Elements (expandable to 4)
  • 1 stainless steel lid
  • 1 spigot
  • Rubber base gasket, 2 wingnuts, 2 washers
  • 1 priming button, 2 blocking plugs

The Big Berkey® System is a 2.25-gallon gravity-fed water purifier designed for small to medium families and for use during travel, outdoor activities, or emergencies. The polished AISI 304 stainless steel chambers nest for transport and the upper chamber can be expanded up to 4 Black Berkey® elements.

  • Designed to serve 1–4 people for everyday use
  • Gravity-fed — no electricity or plumbing required
  • AISI 304 polished stainless steel construction
  • Expandable from 2 to 4 Black Berkey® elements
  • PF-2 fluoride and arsenic reduction filters can be added in the lower chamber

The stainless steel chambers are backed by a 2-year warranty. Black Berkey® Purification Elements carry a separate 6-month pro-rated warranty per the manufacturer.

Full product details

Berkey Filters have long been recognized as the world’s ultimate in water purification.

This simple, highly effective method of using gravity was developed almost 200 years ago, yet it still produces some of the finest, most healthful drinking water available.

  • The Big Berkey® System comes standard with 2 Black Berkey® Purification Elements, but can be expanded up to 4 elements
  • The versatile Big Berkey® System is ideal for small to medium families, and for use during travel, outdoor activities, or unexpected emergencies
  • Constructed of highly polished AISI 304 stainless steel
  • Storage capacity of about 2.25 gallons (8.5 liters)
  • Upper chamber nests within the lower chamber for transport and stands only 13" in height
  • Maximum Filters: 4 Black Berkey® Purification Elements (in upper chamber)
  • System includes upper and lower stainless steel chambers, 2 Black Berkey® Purification Elements (expandable up to 4), 1 stainless steel lid,1 spigot, rubber gasket to protect the base, 2 wingnuts, 2 washers, 1 priming button, and 2 blocking plugs
  • Height when in use: 19.25"
  • Diameter: 8.5"
  • Weight: 7 lbs empty
  • For normal everyday use, this system easily serves: 1-4 people
  • Fully configured, this system can serve up to 85-170 people a day, during an emergency
  • Maximum Filtration Flow Rate:
    • Configured with two Black Berkey® Purification Elements, the Big Berkey® System can produce up to 3.5 gallons (13.3 liters) per hour
    • Configured with four Black Berkey® Purification Elements, the Big Berkey® System can produce up to 7.0 gallons (26.5 liters) per hour
  • Up to 4 Berkey PF-2™ Fluoride and Arsenic Reduction Filters may be installed in the lower chamber of this system if desired

** We do not provide FREE shipping of Berkey Product to HI or AK.

** S10 promotional discount not available on BERKEY Products

Flow rate calculated with upper chamber full to top. Flow rate decreases as water level declines

Labeling may vary to fulfill orders during periods of heavy demand

Big Berkey System (2.25 gal)

Big Berkey® System (2.25 gal)

$367.00

$367.00

Questions

How many people does it serve?

For everyday use, the Big Berkey easily serves 1–4 people. In emergencies with 4 elements, it can serve up to 85–170 people per day.

Do I need electricity or plumbing?

No. Berkey systems use gravity — no power or plumbing required.

Can I add fluoride filters?

Yes — up to 4 Berkey PF-2™ elements can be added in the lower chamber for fluoride and arsenic reduction.

How fast does it filter?

Up to 3.5 gallons per hour with two elements, or up to 7 gallons per hour with four. Flow slows as the upper chamber empties.

Is shipping included to HI and AK?

Free shipping is not available on Berkey products to Hawaii or Alaska.

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