Imperial Berkey System (4.5 Gal.)

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The Imperial Berkey gravity water filtration system holds 4.5 gallons and is sized for larger families, busy households, and emergency preparedness. Constructed from polished AISI 304 stainless steel and expandable up to 6 Black Berkey purification elements. Built for everyday use or off-grid reliability.

Pour source water into the upper stainless steel chamber. Gravity carries it through the Black Berkey Purification Elements into the lower chamber, where it is dispensed via the included spigot. Optional PF-2 elements can be installed in the lower chamber for additional fluoride and arsenic reduction. Flow rate is calculated with the upper chamber full; rate decreases as water level declines.

  • Capacity: ~4.5 gallons
  • Material: polished AISI 304 stainless steel
  • Height in use: 26"
  • Diameter: 10"
  • Weight: 10 lbs empty
  • Maximum filters: up to 6 Black Berkey Purification Elements
  • Optional: up to 6 Berkey PF-2 Fluoride and Arsenic Elements
  • Flow rate (2 elements): up to 4 gal/hour (15.1 L)
  • Flow rate (4 elements): up to 7 gal/hour (26.5 L)

Shipping: Free shipping not available to HI or AK. Not available to ship to CA or IA.

  • Upper and lower stainless steel chambers
  • 1 stainless steel lid
  • 1 spigot
  • 2 wingnuts, 2 washers
  • 1 priming button
  • 2 blocking plugs
  • 1 rubber gasket for the base

Berkey Filters are recognized as a leading gravity-fed water purification system. The Imperial Berkey System is ideal for medium-to-large families, travel, outdoor activities, and emergencies.

  • 4.5 gallon storage capacity — serves 4-8 people for everyday use
  • Fully configured, can serve up to 100-200 people per day during an emergency
  • Polished AISI 304 stainless steel construction
  • Upper chamber nests inside lower chamber for transport
  • Expandable up to 6 Black Berkey Purification Elements
  • Add up to 6 PF-2 Fluoride and Arsenic Elements in lower chamber
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.

This Imperial Berkey® System comes standard with 2 Black Berkey® Purification Elements but can be expanded up to 6 elements

  • The versatile Imperial Berkey® System is ideal for use at home with medium to large sized families, travel, outdoor activities, or during unexpected emergencies
  • Constructed of highly polished AISI 304 stainless steel
  • Storage capacity of about 4.5 gallons
  • Upper chamber nests within lower chamber for transport and stands 26″ in height
  • Maximum Filters: 6 Black Berkey® Purification Elements (in upper chamber)
  • System includes upper and lower stainless steel chamber, 2-6 (expandable up to 6) Black Berkey® Purification Elements, 1 stainless steel lid, 1 spigot, 2 wingnuts, 2 washers, 1 priming button, 2 blocking plugs, 1 rubber gasket to protect the base
  • Height when in use: 26″
  • Diameter: 10″
  • Weight: 10 lbs empty
  • For normal everyday use, this system easily serves: 4-8 people
  • Fully configured, this system can serve up to 100-200 people a day, during an emergency
  • Maximum Filtration Flow Rate:
    • Configured with 2 Black Berkey® Purification Elements, the Royal Berkey® System can purify up to 4 gallons (15.1 liters) per hour
    • Configured with 4 Black Berkey® Purification Elements, the Royal Berkey® System can purify up to 7 gallons ( 26.5 liters) per hour
  • Up to 6 PF-2 Berkey PF-2™ Fluoride and Arsenic Elements can be installed in the lower chamber if desired

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

** ** Not available to ship to CA or IA

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

Imperial Berkey System (4.5 Gal.)

Imperial Berkey System (4.5 Gal.)

$451.00 $299.00
$451.00 $299.00

Questions

How many filters does it come with?

It comes standard with 2 Black Berkey Purification Elements and can be expanded up to 6.

How many people does it serve?

4-8 people for normal daily use; up to 100-200 per day during an emergency when fully configured.

Can it filter fluoride?

Yes — up to 6 Berkey PF-2 Fluoride and Arsenic Elements can be installed in the lower chamber.

Where does it ship?

Berkey products cannot be shipped to CA or IA. Free shipping is not available to HI or AK.

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