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Big Berkey Water Filter - 2.25 Gallons

The big berkey water filter is our most popular system. .

The Big Berkey Water Filter is a versatile and reliable system for everyday use in your kitchen, travel, on-the-go activities, or unexpected emergencies. It provides clean and safe drinking water wherever needed, ensuring convenience and peace of mind. It is the best gravity-fed water filter system.

*Due to state regulations, not available for sale in  California   or   Iowa . 

• The versatile Big Berkey system is ideal for homes with small or medium-sized families, travel, on-the-go activities, or unexpected emergencies.
• Perfect for everyday use and a must in hostile environments where electricity, water pressure, or treated water may not be available.
• Black Berkey® Elements dramatically reduce trihalomethanes, inorganic minerals, heavy metals, pharmaceuticals, pesticides, VOCs, petroleum products, perfluorinated chemicals, rust, silt, sediment, radiologicals, and more.
• It also reduces nitrates, nitrites, and unhealthy minerals, such as lead and mercury. This system is so powerful it can remove food coloring from water without removing the beneficial minerals your body needs.
• Virtually no other system can duplicate this performance.
• Constructed of highly polished 304 stainless steel, the system includes four elements and utilizes the latest technological advances.
• Each Black Berkey Filter is designed to filter approximately 3,000 gallons of water before needing a replacement; 2 filters in a Berkey system will filter approximately 6,000 gallons before replacement is recommended. 

This system comes standard with the following:

• Stainless steel canister
• Set of 2 Black Berkey filters 
• Standard spigot
• 2 blocking plugs

 The best thing about our Big Berkey water filter is it's a perfect size to satisfy enough water for 2 to 3 people. Its low profile size fits comfortably in most kitchens. The unit is constructed of high-quality stainless steel.

This system can hold up to 4 Black filters and 4 PF-2 completely optional fluoride filters, reducing  fluoride when used with Berkey's optional PF-2 fluoride filters. The fluoride filters screw onto the Black filters.

Berkey systems are freestanding water filters that sit on a countertop or stand. Simply pour water from virtually any source into the top chamber of the system, and filtered water is dispensed easily from the lower chamber through a handy spigot. The systems are easy to use—no electricity, tools, or plumbing is needed.

Berkey® systems equipped with Black Berkey® Elements dramatically reduce trihalomethanes, inorganic minerals, heavy metals, pharmaceuticals, pesticides, VOCs, petroleum products, perfluorinated chemicals, rust, silt, sediment, radiologicals, and more. No other filters can duplicate this performance. Black Berkey filters can be cleaned using a Scotch Brite pad under running water.

More about the Big Berkey:

Berkey water filters can remove: .

• Fluoride - Removed to greater than 99.9%.
• Lead - Removed to greater than 99.9%.
• Arsenic - Removed to greater than 99.9%.
• Iron - Removed to greater than 99.9%.
• Mercury - Removed to greater than 99.9%.
• Chlorine - Removed to greater than 99.9%.
• Trihalomethane(THMs) – Removed to greater than 99.8%.
• Bisphenol-A - Removed to greater than 99.9%.
• Chloramines - Removed to greater than 99.9%.
• Pharmaceuticals - Removed to greater than 99.5%.
• Petroleum Contaminants - Removed to greater than 99.9%.
• Methylcyclohexane-methane - Removed to greater than 99.9%.
• Pesticides - Removed to greater than 99.9%.
• Heavy Metals - Removed to greater than 99.1%.
• Coliform and e-Coli - Removed to greater than 99.9%.
• Atrazine - Removed to greater than 99.9%.
• Uranium - Removed to greater than 97.0%.
• Gross Alpha emitters - Removed to greater than 98.7%.

Key points on the Black Berkey Elements:

• A leader in gravity-fed water filtration
• The state has tested its formulation and EPA-accredited laboratories to exceed NSF/ANSI Standard 53
• Re-cleanable and self-sterilizing during the life of the element
•  2 Black Berkey elements will filter approximately 6,000 gallons of water before replacement is recommended
• Berkey elements are designed not to remove beneficial minerals such as calcium and magnesium.
• Elements come with a 2-year, prorated warranty.

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Different Sizes:

Travel Berkey Water Filter - 1.5 Gallons Big Berkey Water Filter - 2.25 Gallons Berkey Light Water Filter - 2.75 Gallons Royal Berkey Water Filter - 3.25 Gallons

The Berkey® stainless steel chambers are assembled in the USA from US and imported parts. The Black Berkey® Elements are made and assembled in the USA.

• The   Big Berkey® System  comes standard with 2 Black  Berkey®  Elements, but can be expanded up to 4 elements
• The versatile Big Berkey® System is ideal for small to medium families for everyday use at home.
• Compact design makes it easy for use while traveling.
• 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®  Elements (in upper chamber) 
• System includes upper and lower stainless steel chambers, 2 Black  Berkey®  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®  Elements, the Big Berkey® System can produce up to 3.5 gallons (13.3 liters) per hour
• Configured with four Black  Berkey®  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

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

Whether you're looking for a water filter for your home or a traveler's emergency kit, a Berkey water filter can help. It can filter water from lakes and rivers and remove fluoride and nitrates. It's perfect for on-the-go enthusiasts and families with small children. The Berkey filter is a gravity filtration system that forces the source water through filters in the upper chamber. It's easy to set up and operate. New Millennium Concepts, Ltd., in Texas, makes Berkey water filters. They are made from stainless steel and use adsorption and microfiltration to filter water. Berkey filters have millions of microscopic pores that help to filter out a wide variety of contaminants. Berkey filters are BPA-free, which is vital because some plastic water bottles contain BPA, an unhealthy chemical for humans. Berkey filtration systems are easy to set up and use, and they are also easy to clean. Once the filters are in place, you should fill the system to the top to allow flow. The flow rate decreases as the water level in the top chamber goes down. It's a good idea to place the Berkey water filter close to your sink or kitchen faucet so it's easy to access to fill the water. The Berkey water filter is designed to fit into most homes and offices and can be installed under a cabinet. You can install the Water View Spigot to allow a clear view of the water level in the lower chamber. This spigot has a tall glass, so you can see the water level without opening the filter. Berkey filters are easy to use, clean, and a great way to help improve water quality. They're also a great way to reduce waste from plastic water bottles. They are a great gift idea, as well.

Big Berkey: A Powerful Water Filter

Authentic Black Berkey Elements.

Our laser-etched hologram guarantees that you purchase authentic Black Berkey Elements. They are made to the highest standards and relied on by self-reliant homes, missionaries abroad, relief organizations, and health-aware individuals and families worldwide daily.  The Big Berkey Water Filter

Big Berkey is a versatile water filtration system, and it is ideal for the home use of a small or medium-sized family. Still, you can also bring it on your travels or other on-the-go activities like camping.

The Big Berkey is constructed using 304 highly polished stainless steel. This water filter system has two elements and uses the latest filtration technology advances.

This home system would serve your family, so it has a storage capacity of 2.25 gallons or 8.5 liters.

The flow rate of the Big Berkey Water filter system varies on the number of Black Berkey elements it has installed. Flow Rate describes the water system's ability to filter a specific number of gallons of water per hour. When 2 elements are installed in the Big Berkey system, it can filter 3.5 gallons of water per hour. On the other hand, the results double when 4 elements are installed. With 4 elements, the Big Berkey water filter system can filter up to 7 gallons of water per hour.

The Big Berkey's price is most definitely cost-effective. Each durable Black Berkey water filter can last up to approximately 3,000 gallons of water, which means the two will last for approximately 6,000 gallons.

That is much longer than most water filter solutions on the market. Providing 10 gallons a week could equal 11 and a half years of safe and healthy drinking water for you and your family.

Why Choose Big Berkey Water Filter?

Aside from the Big Berkey Water Filter system being a convenient choice for any household, it has many benefits. Health Berkey Water Filters highly promote health. This unique and reliable water filtration system promises to remove 99.99% of all harmful water contaminants. As far as statistics may show, many contaminants are already carried around through our waters.

This includes VOCs, insecticides, and chemical substances, to name only a few. Hence, the Berkey Water Filter System guarantees that every household and human being will have safe, drinkable, and reliable water. Berkey Water believes that health is only important to anyone living on earth.

BIG BERKEY SYSTEM BENEFITS

• Powerful - Berkey removes a broad universe of contaminants while leaving in the healthy minerals your body needs.
• Efficient - Berkey filters are the fastest-producing gravity-fed water filtration systems on the market, up to eight times faster than other available systems.
• Convenient - The elements may be cleaned, eliminating frequent replacements.
• Effortless - The design replaces slow and exhausting manual pumps with the natural force of gravity. At the same time, the system remains simple to use, making it a breeze, whether in the kitchen or deep in the Rocky Mountains.
• Portable- Berkey travels easily and functions without electricity or water pressure.
• Durable - Constructed of highly polished surgical grade AISI 304 stainless steel, the housing is built to last.
• Economical - Two Black Berkey Elements, which come standard with most systems, average 2 cents per gallon of filtered water and last up to 6,000 gallons, or approximately 5-8 years, with typical use.
• Proven - Used by individuals, missionaries, and relief organizations worldwide, Berkey systems have truly stood the test of time.

Made for the Extreme, Enjoyed Every Day Berkey Systems are powerful, freestanding water filters on a countertop or stand. Pour water from virtually any source into the top chamber of the system and dispense filtered water easily from the lower chamber through a handy spigot. The systems are easy to use — no electricity, tools, or plumbing is needed. Enjoy clean, delicious, filtered water that retains the healthy minerals your body needs for an average of fewer than 3 cents per gallon.

The Gold Standard in Gravity-Fed Water Filtration Berkey® systems equipped with Black Berkey® Elements dramatically reduce trihalomethanes, inorganic minerals, heavy metals, pharmaceuticals, pesticides, VOCs, petroleum products, perfluorinated chemicals, rust, silt, sediment, radiologicals, and more.

Each pair of long-lasting Black Berkey Elements can treat up to 6,000 gallons (or about 5 years of typical use) before needing replacement. Berkey PF-2 Fluoride and Arsenic Reduction Elements may be installed on each Black Berkey Element.

Benefits that Offer You Freedom

• In control and confidence - Take control of your tap water. Berkey water filtration systems address a broad universe of potential contaminants, giving you peace of mind.
• Loving every sip - When your water tastes great, you drink more of it. Enjoy nourishing filtered water that retains the beneficial minerals your body needs.
• Ready for any adventure – Travel the world, hit the trail, or relax at the lake. Portable and powerful Berkey water systems reduce harmful contaminants from raw water sources like streams, lakes, and ponds.
• Prepared and empowered – Be ready for natural disasters and sudden emergencies. Berkey water systems can filter freshwater sources.

Specifications for the Big Berkey System The 2.25-gallon Big Berkey System comes standard with 2 Black Berkey Elements and is ideal for 1-4 people for everyday use.

• Holds up to 2.25 gallons of filtered water
• Includes 2 Black Berkey Elements standard
• Expandable to 4 Black Berkey Elements total
• System is 8.5" in diameter x 19.25" in height
• Shipping weight: approximately 9 lbs.
• AISI 304 stainless steel construction

Customer Reviews

Don’t know how we lived without our Berkey! It tastes so clean and clear and my kids are drinking so much more water now that we are using the Berkey system.

This was easy to assemble and it’s so convenient. We feel confident that we are drinking water without all the contaminants. So glad we made this purchase.

Son uses this at college and the Water quality and taste vastly improved versus what comes directly from the tap (municipal water source). Also, own a Royal Berkey for our home (family of 5). Coincidently, Entire household consuming more water than before Berkey ownership (including son at college using the big Berkey)

We got our Berkey about a month ago and we use it for everything! Drinking and cooking our food with it and we love the taste and purity of this water! It was easy to set up as well!!

I was so excited to get the Berkey system, and it was easy to assemble and is easy to use. The only problem is I hate the taste of the water! I have tried putting several batches through the filter to see if that makes a difference, but it still tastes bad to me. I used to have a Zero Water filter, and the water tasted so good, but this does not taste good to me. If you have suggestions for me, I'd love to try something to make it taste better.

The water is crystal clear. You can actually taste the difference!

I moved to an area where county water isn't available and the only water was through a catchment system. I knew of UV disinfection systems and their faults when the recommended PPM requirements aren't met. I think it's called shadowing. When the water passing the UV light has particles that may cast a shadow on a bacteria causing the bacteria to pass into the water system. Something like that. I never got a UV filter. I put together a drinking water system that has an enclosed 2500 gallon tank and a dedicated pump and piping to the kitchen sink. This tank is filled with county water that is trucked in. Well fast forward to today, I have a cabin in a catchment area and this Berkey is perfect!

They love their Berkey! It is saving them a lot of money as they used only bottled water to drink. They have noticed a difference in the taste of their coffee too. All in all they are very pleased.

A friend recommended this water filtration system and after we were under a boil water order for a few days I decided to purchase one. I was not disappointed! The food dye test was a complete game changer for me!!! The water is so fresh and crisp and my entire family is drinking more water because it is so good and we know it is clean! I used it for a few weeks and gave it to my youngest daughter and bought a larger one for myself….and another for my other daughter!! I try to take my own water with me whenever I can! A great investment to know your family is drinking truly clean water! Highly recommend. Don’t forget to purchase the glass view water spigot. It is a must to see when the water level needs to be refilled. Trust me, you will drink more water than you ever did before and having the glass spigot allows you to see when you need to refill so you are never out if clean water.

This is the BEST tasting water I have ever had! So refreshing, super clean, and totally hydrating!!! So easy to set up and maintain, haven’t cleaned the filters yet though, still new…this has to be one of the best purchases I have ever made! I LOVE my Big Berkey and would recommend it to anyone caring about the quality of their drinking water!!!

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The Big Berkey Water Filter System: Uncertified and Inconvenient

By Tim Heffernan

Tim Heffernan is a writer who covers air and water quality and sustainable-energy technology. He prefers Flare-brand match smoke for purifier testing.

The Big Berkey Water Filter has a strong following. And in the years we’ve spent researching the best water filter pitchers and the best under-sink water filters , we’ve been asked about the Big Berkey several times. Its manufacturer claims the filter can remove far more contaminants than other filters. Yet the Big Berkey is not independently certified to NSF/ANSI standards, like our other filter picks are.

After 50 hours of research and independent lab testing of the claims made by Big Berkey’s manufacturer, our test results—as well as those of another lab we spoke with and a third whose results are public—were not entirely consistent. We believe this further illustrates the importance of certification to the firm NSF/ANSI standards: It lets people make buying decisions based on a dependable, apples-to-apples comparison of performance. In addition, because the Big Berkey system is much larger, more expensive, and harder to maintain than pitcher and under-sink filters, we wouldn’t recommend it even if it were certified.

Big Berkey with Black Berkey Filters

Large, pricey, and lacks nsf/ansi certification.

Berkey countertop systems and filters are much more expensive and less convenient to use than other water-filtration options. And the manufacturer’s performance claims don’t have independent certification to national standards.

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The Big Berkey’s manufacturer, New Millennium Concepts, claims the filter can remove more than a hundred contaminants, far more than other gravity-fed filters we’ve researched . We tested these claims on a limited scale, and our results were not always consistent with lab results that New Millennium commissioned. In particular, results from both our commissioned lab and the lab most recently contracted by New Millennium showed less effective filtration of chloroform than that third, earlier test (which is also listed in New Millennium’s product literature).

None of the tests we cite here—not ours, and not the New Millennium–contracted tests by Envirotek or a Los Angeles County lab —come near the rigor of NSF/ANSI tests. Specifically, NSF/ANSI requires that filters of the type Berkey employs pass twice their rated capacity of contaminated water through the filter before measurements are taken. Although to our knowledge all of the tests we and New Millennium contracted were thorough and professional, each used its own, less strenuous protocol. And because none of the testing was done to full NSF/ANSI standards, we have no clear way to compare the results precisely or to compare the overall performance of the Berkey filter with that of other gravity-fed filters we’ve looked at in the past.

One area where everyone’s findings did align was in removing lead from drinking water, suggesting that the Big Berkey would perform well at removing heavy metals. So if there’s a known issue with lead or other metals in your water, the Big Berkey is perhaps worth investigating as a stopgap measure.

With its large activated carbon filters, the Berkey would also be expected to remove PFAS efficiently, and it did so in a test by the Environmental Working Group , who used our recommended home water-quality test kit for PFAS . (See the full test kit guide for detailed information; for more on PFAS filtration in general, see our overview .)

The difficulty of comparing inconsistent lab results aside, New Millennium Concepts did not respond to repeated requests for an interview to discuss our findings. Taken together, our reporting left us with an opaque understanding of the Berkey system, which isn’t the case with many other filter manufacturers.

For everyday water filtration, most NSF/ANSI–certified water pitchers and undersink filters are smaller, more convenient, far less expensive to buy and maintain, and easier to use. And they also provide the accountability that comes with independent, transparent testing.

Keep in mind that most municipal water supplies are safe to begin with, so unless you know that you have a problem locally, you probably don’t need filtering for health reasons. If emergency preparedness is your main concern, consider the advice in our guide to emergency preparedness , which includes products and advice to keep clean water available .

The research

Why you should trust us, who this is for, how we tested, what we found, why it matters, what’s inside the black berkey filter.

Since 2016, I have overseen our water-filter guides, covering both pitchers and under-sink systems. John Holecek, a former NOAA researcher, has conducted air- and water-quality testing for us since 2014. He prepared the test solutions and contracted the independent lab that Wirecutter commissioned for this guide and for our guide to water pitcher filters . That lab, EnviroMatrix Analytical, is accredited by the California Department of Health Services, and it routinely analyzes drinking water.

Big Berkey filter systems, and similar systems by Alexapure and ProOne (formerly known as Propur), are popular with people who rely on well water, which may contain contaminants that would otherwise be removed by a municipal water plant. Berkey also has a significant following among the disaster-preparedness community and government skeptics . 1 And Berkey retailers tout these systems as safety equipment for emergencies, with some estimating they can provide filtered drinking water to as many as 170 people per day .

No matter the reason for your interest in Berkey or any other water-filter systems, we should emphasize that most US municipal water is pretty clean to begin with . No filter can remove pollutants that aren’t there in the first place, so unless you have a known issue, you may not need a filter at all.

Big Berkey’s manufacturer claims that the device removes more than a hundred contaminants (far more than any other gravity-fed filter we have evaluated). Because the filter is not NSF/ANSI–certified—unlike every other filter we recommend in our other guides—we didn’t have a firm basis for comparison with the other filters we have tested in the past. So we decided to conduct independent tests to attempt to reproduce some of these results.

To test these claims, as we do for our filter-pitcher testing, John Holecek prepared so-called challenge solutions and ran them through the Big Berkey system (fitted with the Black Berkey filters). Then he sent samples of the solutions and the filtered water to an independent lab, EnviroMatrix Analytical, accredited by the state of California for analysis. For the Big Berkey testing, he prepared two solutions—one heavily laden with dissolved lead, the other with chloroform. These would provide an indication of the filters’ overall performance on heavy metals and organic compounds.

John prepared challenge samples to match or exceed the contaminant concentrations used in NSF/ANSI certification (150 ug/L for lead and 300 ug/L for chloroform). After confirming that the filters were installed and performing correctly, according to Berkey’s dye test (video) , he ran a gallon of contaminated solution through the Berkey and discarded the filtrate (the water and whatever else that had passed through the filter). For the contaminated solution measurements, he filtered a total of two additional gallons through the Berkey, taking a control sample from the second gallon and collecting two test samples of the filtrate from it. The control and filtrate samples were then sent to EnviroMatrix Analytical for testing. Because chloroform is highly volatile—it “wants” to evaporate and combine with other compounds present—John mixed the chloroform into the contaminant solution immediately prior to filtering.

At EnviroMatrix Analytical, the chloroform and any other volatile organic compounds (or VOCs) were measured using a gas chromatography-mass spectrometer (GC-MS). The lead was measured using an inductively coupled plasma-mass spectrometry (ICP-MS) device, following EPA method 200.8 .

EnviroMatrix Analytical’s results partially contradicted and partially supported New Millennium’s claims. The Black Berkey filters showed poor reduction of chloroform. On the other hand, they performed spectacularly well on lead reduction. ( See the full results in the next section .)

We shared our lab’s results with Jaime Young, a chemist and New Jersey–licensed owner/operator of the water analysis lab (then known as Envirotek) commissioned in 2014 by New Millennium Concepts (manufacturer of the Big Berkey system) for its own testing of its Black Berkey filters. 2 Young corroborated our findings on both chloroform and lead.

New Millennium has commissioned other tests in the past, including one conducted in 2012 by the County of Los Angeles’ Environmental Toxicology Laboratory of the Department of the Agricultural Commissioner/Weights and Measures; this one does list chloroform (PDF) among the contaminants the Black Berkey removed to the department’s standard (EPA, not NSF/ANSI). Since that 2012 test, toxicology was shifted to the Los Angeles Department of Public Health. We reached out to the DPH, and it confirmed the original report’s legitimacy. But New Millennium describes Young’s test as its “ latest round ,” and his results are the most recently listed on the Berkey Water Knowledge Base, the separate site New Millennium maintains for listing its test results and answering frequently asked questions.

Wirecutter’s, Young’s, and Los Angeles County’s test protocols are mutually inconsistent. And because none of them conform to the NSF/ANSI standards, we don’t have a standard basis for comparing the results.

Therefore, we are not heavily leaning on our test results in our general take on the Big Berkey system. The Big Berkey has enough ease-of-use and cost issues that we would recommend a mainstream gravity-fed filter pitcher over it to most readers, even if the Berkey does everything New Millennium claims it can do as a filter.

We also cut open a pair of Black Berkey filters to see how they are constructed and to look for evidence that, as Berkey marketing claims, they contain “at least” six different filtering elements. We found that though the Berkey filters are larger and denser than filters from Brita and 3M Filtrete, they appear to share their filtration mechanisms: activated charcoal impregnated with an ion-exchange resin.

The Berkey filter system belongs to the broad class of gravity-fed water filters. These simple devices use gravity to draw source water from an upper chamber, through a fine-pored filter; the filtered water is collected in a lower chamber from which it can be dispensed. It’s an effective, widely used method—filter pitchers are a familiar example.

The Berkey filters showed strong performance on lead-contaminated drinking water. In our test they reduced lead levels from 170 ug/L to just 0.12 ug/L, a measurement that far exceeds the NSF/ANSI certification requirement of reducing lead from 150 ug/L to 10 ug/L or less.

But in our test on chloroform, the Black Berkey filters performed poorly, lowering it by just 13% in our test sample, from 150 ug/L to 130 ug/L. NSF/ANSI requires a 95% reduction, from 300 ug/L to 15 ug/L or less. (Our test solution was mixed to the NSF/ANSI standard of 300 ug/L, but chloroform’s volatility means that it rapidly forms new compounds or evaporates—hence the drop to 150 ug/L at the time of the test. But EnviroMatrix Analytical’s tests also captured other volatile organic compounds that chloroform can create, so we are confident that the results are accurate.) Jaime Young, the New Jersey–licensed water analysis engineer who conducted New Millennium Concepts’ most recent round of testing, also got poor performance on chloroform from the Black Berkey filters.

New Millennium Concepts, however, claims—right on the box the filters come in—that the Black Berkey filter reduces chloroform by 99.8%, to “below lab detectable limits.” (That number appears to be based on the testing done by the Los Angeles County lab in 2012. Its test results [PDF] are available at the Berkey Water Knowledge Base , linked to on—but not part of—Berkey’s main site .)

To be abundantly clear: Neither we nor Envirotek nor Los Angeles County reproduced the entire NSF/ANSI Standard 53 protocol, used for gravity-fed filters like the Black Berkey.

For our part, we had our lab run tests after the Black Berkeys had already filtered several gallons of challenge solution prepared to NSF/ANSI concentrations. But NSF/ANSI certification requires that gravity-fed filters pass through twice their rated capacity of challenge solution before testing. In the Black Berkey filter’s case, that would mean 6,000 gallons.

Like us, Jaime Young prepared his test solutions to NSF/ANSI Standard 53, but he did not run the 6,000 gallons of contaminant solution through the filters that the complete Standard 53 protocol would have required of the Black Berkeys. He reported that the filters gave exceptional performance on lead in his test, too, corroborating our own finding. However, he said that they stopped meeting the NSF removal standard after approximately 1,100 gallons of filtering—barely more than a third of the 3,000-gallon lifespan New Millennium claims for the Black Berkey filters.

Los Angeles County followed a separate EPA protocol, which involved passing only single, 2-liter samples of the challenge solutions through the filters. Unlike us or Young, the county found that the Black Berkey filters removed chloroform to its test standard, in its case by greater than 99.8%, to less than 0.5 ug/L from 250 ug/L.

The inconsistency of our test results, compared with the results from the two labs commissioned by Berkey, left us hesitant to recommend this filter, especially when you can find other independently certified options that put all of these open questions to rest.

Overall, our testing experience reinforces our position that we recommend water filters with NSF/ANSI certification, which the Berkey does not have. That’s because NSF/ANSI standards for certification are exceptionally rigorous, and they are also transparent: Anyone can read them on NSF’s site . The independent labs licensed to conduct NSF/ANSI certification tests are themselves strictly accredited. We spoke with a representative from NSF while reporting this guide, and we learned that it would cost well over $1 million to conduct certification testing for all of the substances New Millennium Concepts claims that the Black Berkey filters remove. New Millennium states that it considers NSF certifications unnecessary, and it cites cost as another reason the testing has not been done.

But even leaving actual filtration performance aside, this filter has enough practical concerns for us to easily recommend one of our other water-filter picks before recommending the Big Berkey. For one, the Berkey system is far more expensive to buy and maintain than any of our recommended filters. And unlike our recommended filters, the Berkey is also large and obtrusive. It is designed to sit on the countertop. But because it’s 19 inches tall, it won’t fit under many wall cabinets, which are typically set 18 inches above the countertop. The Berkey is also too tall to fit in most refrigerator configurations. So it’s unlikely that you’ll be keeping water cold in the Berkey (something that is easy to do with our filter pitcher picks). New Millennium Concepts offers a 5-inch stand to make it easier to fit glasses under the Big Berkey’s spigot, but those cost extra and add more height to the already towering contraption.

A Wirecutter writer who owned a Big Berkey in the past sent a note about his experience: “Besides the unit being absurdly large, it’s also somewhat easy to overfill the top reservoir if you forget to empty the bottom tub. Fully filled, the top reservoir is somewhat heavy and unwieldy, and it immediately starts filtering. So you have to lift it up to get clearance for the carbon filters (which are long and delicate) and then place it into the bottom pot all before it starts leaking all over your floor or counter.”

Another Wirecutter editor owned a Big Berkey (with the company’s alternative ceramic filters ) but soon stopped using it. “It was a gift from my spouse because I’d seen one at a friend’s house and thought that the water that came out tasted wonderful,” he said. “Living with one was an entirely different matter. The countertop footprint, both horizontally and vertically, was enormous and awkward. And the kitchen sink where we lived at the time was so small that washing it was a cumbersome chore.”

We also see a lot of complaints from owners about algal and bacterial growth and, more generally, slime building up in their Big Berkeys. New Millenium Concepts acknowledges the issue and recommends adding its Berkey Biofilm Drops to the water being filtered. And it’s enough of a problem that many Berkey dealers have a whole page devoted to it .

Many dealers acknowledge that bacterial growth can become an issue, but their frequent claim of this starting after a few years of use wasn’t the case for our editor. “It began after just under one year,” he said. “The water tasted musty and a mildew smell began to form in both the upper and lower chambers. I’d wash it thoroughly, flushing the filters and detaching them to get into all the tiny connection points, and I made sure to even clean inside the spigot. The taste of the water would return to normal for about two or three days before becoming musty again. I ended up putting the Berkey on the curb, which I feel terrible about.”

Thoroughly removing the algae-bacteria slime from Black Berkey filters involves scouring their surfaces with Scotch-Brite, doing the same for the upper and lower tanks, and finally running a bleach solution through the filters. That is a lot of maintenance for something meant to give people peace of mind about their water.

If you are concerned with disaster preparedness and wish to ensure a supply of clean water during an emergency, we recommend the water storage products from our emergency preparedness guide . If you simply want a good filter for your tap water, we recommend that you look for an NSF/ANSI–certified filter, like those in our guides to the best water filter pitchers and the best under-sink water filters .

Most gravity-fed filters employ two different materials to remove contaminants from water. Activated charcoal adsorbs or chemically binds with organic compounds, which include petroleum-based fuels and solvents, many pesticides, and many pharmaceuticals. An ion-exchange resin removes many dissolved metals from water by exchanging toxic heavy metals (like lead, mercury, and cadmium) for lighter, essentially harmless ones (like sodium—a chief component of table salt).

Our picks for pitcher filters (from Brita) and under-sink filters (from 3M Filtrete) are both constructed this way. New Millennium Concepts does not disclose what the Black Berkey filters are made of, but some retailers make claims about their construction, including  this one from TheBerkey.com : “Our Black Berkey Purification elements are composed of a proprietary formulation of more than six different media types including high grade coconut shell carbon, all constructed into a very compact matrix containing millions of microscopic pores.” When we cut open a pair of Black Berkey filters, they appeared to be constructed of an activated charcoal block impregnated with an ion-exchange resin. Jaime Young corroborated this observation.

This article was edited by Harry Sawyers.

These links are representative but not comprehensive.

We confirmed Young’s license with the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection’s Division of Water Supply and Geoscience, through its own public database and by phone with a representative. Young’s lab was called Envirotek when he conducted testing of the Big Berkey filters. He now operates the Quality Filter Testing Laboratory, though his website’s URL is still Enviroteklab.com.

Meet your guide

Tim Heffernan

Tim Heffernan is a senior staff writer focusing on air and water quality and home energy efficiency. A former writer for The Atlantic, Popular Mechanics, and other national magazines, he joined Wirecutter in 2015. He owns three bikes and zero derailleurs.

Further reading

The Best Water Filter Pitcher and Dispenser

by Tim Heffernan

Water filters and pitchers are the simplest, most affordable way to get reliable filtered water at home.

The Best Filtered Water Bottles

You can get cleaner, better-tasting water with a filtered bottle that can travel with you—but other filtered water options may be more convenient overall.

The Best Faucet-Mounted Water Filter

Here are our picks for the best water filter to mount on a kitchen faucet.

The Best Under-Sink Water Filter

The Aquasana AQ-5200 is the under-sink water filtration system we recommend.

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My Big Berkey Water Filter Review – 3 Years of Steady Use

The big berkey is a popular gravity-fed water purification system with excellent filtration capabilities. this article gives an in-depth review of its use..

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D etermining what the best water purification system is for your home can be overwhelming.

I’ve spent what's felt like an unnecessary amount of time researching the latest innovative technology and perpetually changing sales offers. Between ultraviolet radiation, reverse osmosis membranes, and distillation methods, my understanding of water purification has gone from curious to adventurous, pretty fast.

And while there is always a specific purpose and a specific setting for each of the wonderful purification systems out there, from a practical sense, I still wanted something that was simple and reliable.

Specific qualities I look for in a water filter

I wanted something that would take care of bacteria and viruses but I didn’t want to worry about replacing any UV bulbs.

I wanted something that would remove VOCs, heavy metals, and pollutants, but I didn’t want to purchase additional replacement cartridges.

I wanted something that would make the water taste good, but I didn’t want to mess with a post filter.

I had no idea of anything in existence that could meet all the necessary purification requirements while remaining simple, easy, and reliable.

That is until I discovered the Berkey .

Berkey Filters

The beauty of the Berkey system is in the filter elements themselves. Known as the Black Berkey filters, these carbon-based filters remove all of the contaminants I, or anyone, should be concerned about, and are very long-lasting .

Housed in a simple, sturdy, stainless-steel chamber, the entire design is the perfect drinking water system for you and your family.

This is why I like my Berkey

There are many reasons why the Berkey is one of the most practical water purification devices available, especially for self-sufficiency and off-grid settings.

But what I like most about my Berkey is its simplicity and reliability .

I have my filter on a nice stand in the corner of the kitchen. And whenever my wife or I need clean water for cooking or drinking, we place a glass, pitcher, or pot right underneath the spout, and out it comes like magic.

What makes the Berkey different from the other filtration systems mentioned earlier is that the Berkey is a manually operated filtration system. Meaning, it doesn’t sit underneath the sink and connect to your water line. It doesn’t use hoses or electricity.

It’s also portable and has very few moving parts.

Over the past two years that I’ve owned the Berkey, I’ve noticed a few changes in my life:

• I no longer buy bottled water.
• I no longer use the refrigerator water filter.
• I only use my under-sink RO system when I need a large amount of purified water, fast. Like, if I'm boiling a large pot of water for soup, for example.

Basically, all of the water my family consumes comes entirely from the Berkey.

The other primary reason for using the Berkey is the effectiveness of its filters.

The manufacturers at Berkey have really struck gold with the design of their filters. The patented design of each filter is capable of handling an incredible 3,000 gallons each.

With my current setup and water usage, I don’t anticipate having to change the filters for at least a few more years at the time of writing this article. Compared to most filters on the market, that’s incredible . Many other gravity filters require replacement within 3 to 6 months .

And aside from its simplistic and durable design, long-lasting filters, and excellent filtration capability, it makes the water taste great.

How does the Berkey work?

The Berkey is a gravity-fed, cylindrical water filter system that consists of two main chambers: the upper chamber and the lower chamber . As the upper chamber is filled with unpurified water, the filters within the upper chamber process the unpurified water, removing contaminants such as heavy metals, VOCs, pathogens, and sediment.

Water is channeled through the filters into the bottom chamber, resulting in clean, great-tasting water.

The clean water can then be accessed through a spout from the bottom chamber.

But the brilliance of the Berkey system lies in the filters themselves. Known as Black Berkey Filter Elements, or BF2s, these devices truly are an amazing invention, as we’ll see below.

What contaminants are being filtered out?

The Black Berkey Filter Elements are made up of a proprietary blend of 6 different media types and constructed into a matrix of millions of micro-pores. The design allows for the effective removal of over 200 contaminants including:

• Pharmaceuticals
• Heavy Metals

Through rigorous testing done at EPA-accredited laboratories, the experts at Berkey Filters have managed to manufacture filtration devices that far exceed other gravity filters of their kind.

Most gravity-fed activated carbon filters are capable of removing heavy metals such as lead and cadmium and even some bacteria. But the pores aren’t typically small enough to block viruses. The Black Berkey Filters do, and they do it well.

View the complete list of contaminants and testing results on the Big Berkey Filters website.

How fast does the Berkey filter water?

The flow rate of 2 Black Berkey Filter Element is one gallon per hour .

In other words, with two filters (which is the minimum for most Berkey Systems), you can expect to have a gallon of clean water in the course of an hour.

The size of the Berkey Filter and the number of filter elements can have an effect on the flow rate.

For example, the Big Berkey (the most popular model and the one I own) holds two filter elements and has a flow rate of 1 gallon per hour.

But the Crown Berkey system, which can hold up to 8 filter elements, can have a flow rate of 4 gallons per hour .

Here is a comparison of the different sizes and flow rates:

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Cleaning and maintaining your Berkey

How long do Berkey filters last before needing replacement?

Each Black Berkey Filter Element can handle up to 3,000 gallons of water until it needs replacement. So, a Big Berkey containing two filter elements should last up to 6,000 gallons before needing replacement. And a Crown Berkey with eight filters should last 24,000 gallons, and so on.

It may take a bit of calculating to determine the exact amount of water you tend to use each day, but on average, a typical family will use about 5 gallons of water with the Berkey, daily. That includes drinking and cooking purposes.

So, if we take the Big Berkey with two filters as an example, a 6,000-gallon filter lifespan multiplied by 5 gallons per day comes out to 1,200 days. That’s a little more than three years .

2 (filters) x 3,000 (gallons) = 6,000 gallons filter lifespan.

6,000 ➗ 5 = 1,200 days (a little over three years)

A simple formula would look like this: (number of filters x 3,000) ➗ gallons used per day = filter lifespan (in days)

The Red Dye Test

An effective method for testing whether a filter needs to be replaced is to use the red dye method. Food coloring, especially red food coloring, accurately simulates the type of contaminants that the Black Berkey Filter Elements are designed to remove.

To perform the red dye test, pre-mix one drop of red food dye into one gallon of water and pour it into the upper chamber. If the water that filters through the bottom chamber contains any hint of red at all, then it is time to replace the filters.

Always remove the fluoride filters before performing the red dye test.

How to clean your Berkey filters

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It is best practice to clean your Black Berkey Filter Elements every 6 months to ensure optimum performance. Clean the filter elements by unscrewing the attachments and completely removing them from the chamber. This would be a great time to also clean the inside of the chambers and all the components.

Always wash your hands and use a very clean environment when handling the components of your Berkey system

To clean your Berkey system:

• Drain all the water from your Berkey system
• Remove the filter elements by unscrewing them from their placement
• Use the rough side of a CLEAN sponge to screw the surface of the Black Berkey Filters. Do not use soap.
• Rinse the inside of the chambers with water.
• Reinstall the filters.

My experience with the Big Berkey

After using my Big Berkey Filter several times a day for the past three years , I’ve come to terms with how much I depend on it. Not only is it the main source for my daily water intake (and I drink a LOT of it), but it is also the main source for cooking, coffee, tea, and other beverages as well.

I’ll fill the top chamber with about a gallon of tap water from the sink a couple of times per day. And that’s typically enough to meet all the drinking and cooking needs for my wife and me.

Removing fluoride

Because our home’s water supply comes from the city, I’ve installed the PF-2 Fluoride Filters in order to reduce our fluoride intake. Because I prime them well, I don’t notice an odd taste from the PF-2 filters, as others have mentioned. If you prime them properly by allowing pressurized water to pass through them until it comes out clear from the other end, any trace of the unpleasant taste should have been purged.

I’ve replaced my PF-2 filters three times since I’ve owned my Berkey – they are easy to install and fairly inexpensive.

My routine maintenance

I maintain my Berkey system according to the manufacturer’s recommended practices, which is likely why I haven’t run into any problems with it. I clean the inner chamber and scrub the Black Berkey filters every six months, and I’m very careful with keeping my hands clean. This is likely why I haven’t had any contamination issues at all.

At the one-year mark, I dismantle the entire system and soak the spout and all the fittings in chlorine-treated water to prevent any bacteria from forming. I intend to do this every year.

Filter replacement

My family uses about 5 gallons of water for drinking and cooking from the Berkey. I haven’t yet needed to replace the Black Berkey Filters , but as soon as the red dye test fails, then I’ll order my next pair.

What I like most about the Big Berkey

What I like most about the Big Berkey is just how simple and effective it is. You would think that a device that could remove over 200 contaminants, has a filtration design small enough to remove viruses, and has the option to remove fluoride, would cost at least a few thousand dollars. Not to mention, I’d assume it would need to attach to your main water line and have a whole host of various attachments and different parts to monitor and replace.

The truth is that my Berkey does remove viruses, fluoride, and all of the contaminants you’d need to worry about, but it doesn’t have a lot of moving parts. In fact, it’s even portable.

From a self-sufficiency standpoint, I couldn’t think of a better water purification device than the Berkey. Because I don’t need to rely on the city’s water line, nor do I need electricity to operate it, I can take my Berkey with me anywhere. The Black Berkey Filter Elements are powerful enough to purify surface water from a stream, river, or hand-drilled well.

Fortunately, I haven’t had to resort to surface water or rainwater as my primary source yet, but if the occasion ever arises (and it might), I know my Berkey can handle it.

Final Verdict

My final verdict on the Big Berkey is that it is an excellent choice for everyday water purification. The magic really lies in the design of Black Berkey Filter Elements. Capable of removing over 200 contaminants, including viruses, it completely outshines most of the other gravity filters in its class. And the fact that you can attach a fluoride filter makes it as effective but less costly than a typical Reverse Osmosis system.

The fact that it is easy to maintain and the fact that the filters last a very long time before needing replacement makes it a definite plus. But the idea that the Berkey is portable and compliments any self-sufficient lifestyle makes it a necessity.

If there were a downside to the Berkey, I’d mention that the flow rate might be a little slower than those who are used to turning on the faucet and getting water directly from the tap. It does take some getting used to having to keep refilling the upper chamber. But to me, it’s a very minor complaint, and I can live with it.

Where can I get one myself?

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I own the Big Berkey, which is perfect for my family and I.

But there are a variety of Berkey systems designed to fit specific needs and uses. All of them use the same Black Berkey Filter Elements, but vary in the number that they can hold and in volume.

• 2.25 gallon capacity
• Max filter capacity: 4
• Max flow rate: 7 GPH
• Serves 2-4 people
• Dimensions: 8.5"D x 21" H

• 1.5 gallon capacity
• Max filter capacity: 2
• Max flow rate: 2.75 GPH
• Serves 1-2 people
• Dimensions: 7.5"D x 19" H

• 3.25 gallon capacity
• Max flow rate: 8 GPH
• Serves 4-6 people
• Dimensions: 9.5"D x 24" H

• 2.75 gallon capacity
• Max flow rate: 7.5 GPH
• Serves 2-6 people
• Dimensions: 9"D x 28" H

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Big Berkey® Water Filter – 2.25 Gallons

$ 384.00 Original price was: $384.00. $ 367.00 Current price is: $367.00.

2.25 Gallon Capacity | Accommodates: 1-4 people

Every new berkey® water filter system purchased from berkey usa is backed by the  exclusive berkey usa lifetime warranty, ***free berkey® filter priming starter kit included***, * step 1: select black berkey element options:.

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

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Specifications for the Big Berkey® System

The 2.25 gallon Big Berkey® System comes standard with 2 Black Berkey® Elements and is ideal for 1- 4 people for everyday use.

The versatile Big Berkey® System is ideal for small to medium families, and for use during travel, outdoor activities, or unexpected emergencies

• Accommodates: 1-4 people
• Holds up to 2.25 gallons of filtered water
• AISI 304 stainless steel construction
• Produces up to 2.75 gallons per hour*
• Includes 2 Black Berkey® Elements standard
• We recommend replacing Black Berkey® Elements every 3,000 gallons / 11,000 litres (6000 gallons/22,000 litres per set of 2 elements).  Elements may require replacement sooner based upon the quality of influent water.
• Re-cleanable during the life of the element
• Elements come with a 2-year, pro-rated warranty
• Each Black Berkey® Element set has a filtration life of 6,000 gallons = 45,000 16.9 fl oz water bottles! 
• Maximum Filters: 4 Black Berkey® Elements (in upper chamber)
• Not to be used with salt water or water softeners 
• Height when in use: 19.25″
• Diameter: 8.5″
• Weight: 7 lbs empty
• Test Results for Black Berkey® Elements from Independent Laboratories:  Click Here
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• Configured with two Black Berkey® Elements, the Big Berkey® System can produce up to 3.5 gallons (13.3 liters) per hour
• Configured with four Black Berkey® 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

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

Included in the box:

• Upper and lower chambers
• 2 Black Berkey® Elements (expandable up to 4)
• 1 stainless steel lid, knob and screw
• 2 wing nuts, 2 washers
• 1 priming button
• 2 blocking plugs
• Berkey® Filter Priming Starter Kit

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Made for the Extreme, Enjoyed Every Day

Berkey® Systems are powerful, freestanding water filters that sit on a countertop or stand. Simply pour water from virtually any source into the top chamber of the system, and dispense filtered water easily from the lower chamber through a handy spigot. The systems are easy to use—no electricity, tools or plumbing is needed. Enjoy clean, delicious filtered water that retains the healthy minerals your body needs for an average of less than 2 cents per gallon.

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Black Berkey® Elements included have been tested by accredited third-party labs that have reported that the elements exceed EPA and ANSI/NSF (Std. 53) protocol, and address over 200+ typical contaminants found in tap water and other freshwater sources.

Berkey® Systems equipped with Black Berkey® Elements mechanically extract waterborne pathogens while dramatically reducing protozoa, trihalomethanes, inorganic minerals, heavy metals, pharmaceuticals, pesticides, VOCs, petroleum products, perfluorinated chemicals, rust, silt, sediment and even radiologicals. We recommend replacing Black Berkey® Elements every 3,000 gallons (6,000 per set of 2 elements). Elements may require replacement sooner based upon the quality of influent water.   If desired, Berkey PF-2 ™ Fluoride and Arsenic Reduction Elements may be installed on each Black Berkey® Element. Click Here

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• In control and confident- Take control of your tap water. Berkey® water systems address a broad range of potential common contaminants found in freshwater sources, giving you peace of mind.
• Loving every sip- When your water tastes great, you drink more of it. Enjoy nourishing filtered water that retains the beneficial minerals your body needs.
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Sat Apr 13 2024

fast shipping, filters fast, good packaging and as far as I can tell, the legit Berkey brand! Water tastes cleaner than my older filters and came with good directions. Have been using berkey for 3 years and no complaints with these filters

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Fri Apr 12 2024

After waiting for the authentic Berkey replacement filters to come back in stock I was thrilled with how fast my water went through the filters and I am more confident about the purity of the water. I'm buying a second set for back up because if we lose power for very long I'll be going to the lake to get our water. We take our Berkey in our RV, too.

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We love our new Berkey water system. We previously had a smaller one we sent to college with our son. We have “city” water and there’s a definite difference in the taste of our water once it’s been filtered. We use it for coffee as well and it improves the taste of our morning Joe. We love this water filtration system and highly recommend it to others

Should have purchased one sooner...

Serves purpose of avoiding trips to water store. The spigot took a few tries to install without leaking. Seems ok now

I have been using Black Berkey Filters over 10 years already. They work just great!

Love the see through glass! The stainless steel spigot is very good quality.

The taste of the water is excellent. I am very sensitive to chlorine and this removes it.The system has superior quality and is reliable. The reason for my family's use of this filter system is that our city water is not pure and tastes terrible.

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I love my barley! Super easy to install and perfect size!

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This is my second Berkey filter. I love the quality. Thanks

Love the Berkey filters! The water tastes wonderful.

Have had the system for 8 years. It’s even more essential these days, when the water source in the world can’t be trusted. I love that our water tastes pure! No after taste of chlorine or chemical/metals. The filters we re-ordered were packaged beautifully and easy to instal on th e unit with a bit of help from a you tube channel.(I am a visual person)

We love the Big Berkey and are especially grateful that we know the fluoride and arsenic are taken out of the water we filter! That's very reassuring!

One of the filters failed the red dye test so I had to send it to the manufacturer to get a replacement.

Works. Industrial. Ok.

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A berkey water filter can last many years before requiring filter replacements. The black berkeys that come with your system will last approximately 6000 gallons per set of 2, which on average is about 4-5 years for many households. The stainless steel chambers have a lifetime warranty, so yes, the big berkey will last a very long time.

At only a few cents per gallon, it's easy to say that the berkey water filters are worth it. They remove chemicals and contaminants to higher degrees than most other filter systems on the market, so you are getting very high quality water purification for pennies a gallon.

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It took my husband a few minutes to get everything connected and ready for drinking but omg it makes the water taste so clean! It is wonderful! There is simply not a more affordable alternative that takes out ALL the junk from our polluted city water. We are impressed with the Royal Berkey. I would NOT go smaller for 2 people. Perfect!

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Big Berkey vs Travel Berkey Water Filters: Which Is Better?

by Hunter Kissam October 27, 2022 2 min read Product Tutorial and Information

Whether you're concerned about your local water treatment, your home plumbing system, or even stagnant ponds, Berkey water filters are up to the task. Each filter can last for thousands of gallons and everyday use, offering clean and filtered water whenever you need it.

While the stellar water quality remains the same, let's see which is better for your needs; the Big Berkey or the Travel Berkey!

Big Berkey Water Filter Systems

Berkey water filters are the best systems for getting clean water from nearly any natural source. This water purifier is great for treated water for home use or for emergency situations. Berkeys use Black Berkey elements to filter out harmful chemicals and other contaminants from your tap water or other drinking water source.

More specifically, the Big Berkey offers a 2.25-gallon upper chamber that can offer purified water in the lower chamber in under two hours. Again, this is a gravity filter element, so it does take a little while, but it offers high quality purification even in hostile environments.

However, at 7 pounds empty and nearly 26 pounds with the lower chamber filled, this isn't exactly an item you can easily take with you on the go.

Overall, 2.25 gallons is plenty for large families, especially if you keep an eye on the water level. Gravity-fed filters can take a while to filter toxic elements, so remember to continue filling the upper chamber.

Travel Berkey Water Filters

Travel Berkeys use the same Black Berkey filters as any other Berkey system. They're just as efficient at removing heavy metals (and other harmful contaminants) and just as durable with their stainless steel shell. The only difference is the 1.5-gallon upper and lower chamber capacity, which is the perfect size for traveling.

Even with the bottom or top chamber full, the system only weighs around 18.5 pounds, which is perfect for moving around the house or taking with you on a trip. If you have a less-than-reputable water source at your off-grid vacation home or during your outdoor activities, then this is perfect for a family water supply. Again, this can even purify untreated raw water.

Also, the Travel Berkey is still durable with stainless steel chambers. If something breaks, you can easily order replacement parts. We'd recommend using a stainless steel spigot and a Berkey tote bag for safe travel!

Get a Berkey Water Filter Today

Now that you know the difference between these two sizes of Berkey water filters, you can see that they are both just as efficient, but ideal for different circumstances. The Big Berkey is perfect for a small or medium-sized family, whereas the Travel Berkey is best for anyone on the go. Either way, both systems will last for a long time, and you can even get a separate warranty for peace of mind!

Stay up to date with our latest tips, and buy a Berkey water filter today with free shipping in the United States!

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Go Berkey Water Filter Kit with 1 Qt. Berkey Gravity Fed Water Filter System, Berkey Sport Bottle and Black Berkey Primer

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• A PERSONAL WATER FILTRATION SOLUTION FOR ON THE GO- The 1-quart Go Berkey Water Filter System provides clean, refreshing water for on the go, at home and everyday use. The Go Berkey System is constructed of AISI 304 stainless steel and has a 1-quart storage capacity. It measures 14" tall with a 4" diameter when in use. When not in use, upper chamber nests in lower chamber and measures just 10" high with a 4" diameter when stored.
• COMPACT DESIGN, WITH SAME CONTAMINANT REDUCTION PERFORMANCE AS LARGER BERKEY SYSTEMS- The system's Black Berkey Element addresses over 200+ typical contaminants that could be present in drinking water sources. Black Berkey Elements have been tested by accredited third-party labs that have reported that the elements remove or reduce over 200+ typical contaminants found in drinking water.
• READY TO GO- The Go Berkey Water Filter is the smallest gravity-fed water filter system available (requires time for assembly and filtration), and is perfect for use in a dorm room, the office, hotels and more. Plus, it’s a great addition for your bug-out bag or travel gear, or keep it in your vehicle so it's easily available whenever and wherever you need it.
• 22 Oz. SPORT BERKEY WATER FILTER BOTTLE- Provides instant water filtration. Ideal for use on the go: driving, exercise, travel, home, work, school, etc. The Sport Berkey Filter has been tested by multiple independent third-party labs for its ability to remove or reduce typical contaminants found in drinking water sources. We recommend replacing the filter after 640 refills. Filter may require replacement sooner based upon the quality of influent water.
• INCLUDES BLACK BERKEY PRIMER AND CASE- The Black Berkey Primer allows you to prime Black Berkey Elements manually without the need for a pressurized faucet. Kit also includes a compartmentalized carrying case for convenient storage and transport of system, Black Berkey Element, Sport Berkey Bottle and Black Berkey Primer.

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Berkey systems are designed to meet the specific needs of consumers seeking practical and cost-effective water filtration solutions. Berkey systems are simple and easy to use and require no electricity, costly installation, or tools, providing economical, long-lasting water filtration for just pennies a gallon. Berkey systems are used every day in homes around the world by discerning consumers who trust the quality of Berkey systems to meet their drinking water needs. Berkey gravity-fed water systems are available in 7 sizes.

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Berkey Systems are the World's Most Powerful and Cost Effective Personal Water purification Systems Providing Reliable and User-friendly Water Purification in Both Normal and Hostile Filtration Environments. Moreover, Berkey systems are capable of purifying both treated water and untreated raw water from such sources as remote lakes, streams, stagnant ponds and water supplies in foreign countries, where regulations may be substandard at best. So powerful, this system is able to remove red food coloring from water without removing the beneficial minerals your body needs. Perfect for everyday use and a must in hostile environments where electricity, water pressure or treated water may not be available. This powerful system purifies both treated water and untreated raw water from such sources as remote lakes, streams, stagnant ponds and water supplies in foreign countries, where regulations may be substandard at best. Perfect for outdoor activities and a must in hostile environments where electricity, water pressure or treated water may not be available.

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Customers like the quality, taste, size and performance of the water purification unit. For example, they mention it's a very sophisticated water filter, it works great and is small enough to go anywhere. Some are happy with travel. That said, opinions are mixed on appearance, filter, and filtering speed.

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Customers like the quality of the water purification unit. They say it's a very sophisticated water purifier, practical, and a perfect personal water filter. They also say it is well made and worth the money. Customers also mention that the filter lasts for 300 gallons and is affordable long term.

"...This Is Not The Same Water ! So Yummy ! So Good ! Tap Water ?? Fascinating ! A Filter So Awesome ! Like Magic ! Over And Over ! Eye Candy Goody !..." Read more

"...product, that is NOT just a water filter - it is a very sophisticated water purifier . It does what it is supposed to do and does it very, very well...." Read more

"The housing is just a bit larger than the Berkey black filter; quality is good as their other sizes of containers...." Read more

"...It requires no power, no tap water , just water from a source other than the ocean..." Read more

Customers like the taste of the water purification unit. They mention that it comes out sulfur-free, delicious, and very sweet.

"...excellent filter, everything I have put through it has come out tasting excellent ...." Read more

"...A Filter So Awesome ! Like Magic ! Over And Over ! Eye Candy Goody ! So Yummy ! So Shinny ! So Pretty ! A Near Perfect Mirror ! Top And Bottom !..." Read more

"...It's small, and easy to just pick up and go. The water taste great , it's quick. and I no longer have to worry if I can get filter water." Read more

"...Other than all that, the water tastes great (tasteless) and I love how you can bring a Berkey with you all around the world." Read more

Customers like the size of the water purification unit. They say it's small enough to go anywhere, yet big enough to give the best water. Some say it stores nicely in their van.

"...Three bag is quite roomy, there is no need to cram everything in (fourth picture). It also is sturdy enough to stand up on its own (fifth picture)...." Read more

"...exactly like the bigger Berkey water filter systems, but is scaled down for personal use ...." Read more

"...I take it with me almost everywhere. It's small , and easy to just pick up and go. The water taste great, it's quick...." Read more

"...metals as the Berkey but it’s still very safe water and it can fit in your pocket , not to mention filter 26k gallons before you need to replace the..." Read more

Customers like the performance of the water purification unit. They say it works great, is effective, and elegant. Some mention that it works perfect for their growler and Co2 tap kit. Overall, most are satisfied with the product's performance.

"...Or Tinker Bell ? This Is Not The Same Water ! So Yummy ! So Good ! Tap Water ?? Fascinating ! A Filter So Awesome ! Like Magic ! Over And Over !..." Read more

"...It does what it is supposed to do and does it very, very well . It is exceptionally well built and performs flawlessly...." Read more

"...a household use for this, and now that I've gotten it down some, its working great ...." Read more

"... This one is great , just needs to be refilled often due to low capacity. I'm a lifelong tap water drinker and will never go back now...." Read more

Customers find the water purification unit wonderful to travel with, handy for travel and back packing, and good for office or traveling. They also say the Berkey Go Kit is the perfect combo for traveling, and love it for small trips. Overall, customers are happy with the portability and the look of the product.

"...Emotional Attachment ? Awesome ! The Shear Portability And Simplicity Of The Small One ! Tempted ! Thanks Amazon ! Oh !..." Read more

"...Best, most trusted water filter on the planet in a shrunk down, easy to carry , and easy to use, fast acting size .. Highly recommend for anyone..." Read more

"...But the small size makes it easy to throw in a pack so it's my go-to purifier for any camping trip." Read more

"...Overall I'm happy with the portability and the look ...." Read more

Customers are mixed about the appearance of the water purification unit. Some mention it's very nice, elegant, and has a wise practical design. Others say that it'll not be practical for regular use and the water bottle is not the quality they expected.

"...Over And Over ! Eye Candy Goody ! So Yummy ! So Shinny ! So Pretty ! A Near Perfect Mirror ! Top And Bottom ! Seeing The Hairs On One's Face !..." Read more

"...The included water bottle is not really that great , I have seen countless ones just like it in outdoor stores...." Read more

"...Otherwise filter appears great and wise practical design , thanks 🙏..." Read more

"...bottle works just as well as regular trickle filters... very nice all-in-one bottle for on the go...." Read more

Customers are mixed about the filter. Some mention that it's amazing, and an awesome everyday personal filter. They say that the filters do well with chlorine, but do nothing with mineral. However, others say that it does terrible filtering, and is not their preferred type of filter.

"...So Yummy ! So Good ! Tap Water ?? Fascinating ! A Filter So Awesome ! Like Magic ! Over And Over ! Eye Candy Goody ! So Yummy ! So Shinny !..." Read more

"...Thirdly, though the list of things removed by this filter is impressive , it still doesn’t remove many of the things my normal refrigerator filter..." Read more

"...It is not my preferred type of filter , it requires you to suck water through the filter, which is a lot more work then you might think...." Read more

"...Not filtering enough for life travels to use or carry. Otherwise filter appears great and wise practical design, thanks 🙏..." Read more

Customers are mixed about the filtering speed. Some mention that it filters fast and gives fresh tasting water, while others say that it takes a long time to do it.

"...The filter only produces 24-25 ounces at a time and takes a long time to do it ...." Read more

"...It's operation is simple. It's performance is stellar . It's quality is unrivaled. And the end product is truly life saving!..." Read more

"...An unprimed or partially primed filter will drip at an agonizingly slow rate ...." Read more

"...on the planet in a shrunk down, easy to carry, and easy to use, fast acting size .. Highly recommend for anyone wanting clean, tasty water anywhere..." Read more

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