Big Berkey Water Filter Overview
Enjoy great-tasting tap water every day at home. The 2.25-gallon Big Berkey System can be used on a countertop in your kitchen or office to transform tap water into delicious drinking water that's also ideal for making your favorite beverages or cooking. A top-selling model for more than a decade, the Big Berkey water filtration system is the ideal solution for families of up to four people. Provide your family with clean and safe drinking water wherever needed, ensuring convenience and peace of mind.
Take control of your water with Big Berkey Water Filter
The Big Berkey gravity-fed water filtration system is our most popular water filter system and is a great choice if you are looking for a water filter that can provide great quality filtered water for your entire family. The 2.25-gallon Big Berkey is bigger than the Travel Berkey and smaller than the Royal Berkey, making the system ideal for a family of 1-4 people.
The peace of mind that comes from knowing your family is drinking clean healthy water is priceless. With the Big Berkey water filtration system, you can savor every sip, free from worry about the hidden dangers lurking in your water. Invest in your family's well-being today and experience the confidence and security that only a Big Berkey can provide.
How the Big Berkey Water Filter works
The Big Berkey Water Filter system is constructed of highly polished 304 stainless steel and comes complete with 2 Black Berkey filtration elements (expandable to 4), 2 chambers (upper and lower), a lid, a rubber spigot (can be upgraded to a stainless steel spigot, sight glass spigot, or stainless waterview spigot), a rubber gasket base, and 2 blocking plugs (to block the holes that accommodate the optional 2 extra filter elements). The system also includes a Primerite Kit, an anti-airlock clip, and red food dye for testing. If you are concerned about arsenic and/or fluoride in your drinking water, you can install a set of 2 Berkey PF-2 Fluoride and Arsenic filters into the lower chamber as an optional add-on.
The Black Berkey filtration elements that come standard with this system are capable of filtering both well water and tap water in regions where water quality may be dubious at best. The Big Berkey Water Filter can treat any water source. It is perfect for providing clean water for everyday home kitchen use, and outdoor activities and is essential for providing drinking water where electricity or water pressurer may not be available.
In addition to its exceptional water filtration capabilities, the Big Berkey Water Filter system is incredibly user-friendly. With its straightforward setup and maintenance, enjoying clean and safe drinking water has never been more effortless. Say goodbye to the hassles of dealing with water quality concerns, and welcome the peace of mind that comes from having a Big Berkey in your home. Experience the countless benefits of pristine water with ease, making it a valuable addition to your daily life, ensuring you and your loved ones stay refreshed and healthy, no matter the water source or situation.
Big Berkey Flow Rate and Fluoride Removal
With its impressive filtration flow rate, the Big Berkey Water Filter ensures you have a continuous supply of clean water at your fingertips. Cheers to a healthier, happier you!
- Max Filtration Flow Rate:
- Configured with 2 Black Berkey Elements, the Big Berkey system can filter up to 3.5 Gallons per hour.
- Configured with 4 Black Berkey Elements, the Big Berkey system can filter up to 7 Gallons per hour.
- Fluoride Removal: Up to 4 PF-2 fluoride and arsenic reduction filters may be installed in the lower chamber of this system if desired.
Whether you choose the 2 Black Berkey Element or the 4 Black Berkey Element configuration, you can enjoy up to 7 gallons of refreshing water per hour. Plus, with the optional PF-2 fluoride and arsenic reduction filters, you are no longer at the mercy of town water fluoridation practices. Experience the convenience and enjoy the benefits of consistently great-tasting water in your home.
How to Assemble and Troubleshoot Your Berkey Water Filter (Written Instructions Version).
Big Berkey Removes Over 200 Common Drinking Water Contaminants
Big Berkey Water Filter fitted with Black Berkey Elements removes over 200 common drinking water contaminants including chlorine and chloramines, herbicides and pesticides, VOCs, organic solvents, radon 222, and trihalomethanes. It also reduces nitrites and heavy metals such as lead and mercury. When fitted with authentic Black Berkey elements, 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.
With the Big Berkey's unique ability to preserve essential minerals, you can truly enjoy the best of both worlds: superior water quality and the nutrients your body needs. For your health and peace of mind, the Big Berkey Water Filter is here to deliver them both, day in and day out.
Which Berkey Water Filtration System Should I Choose: Big Berkey, Travel Berkey, or Royal Berkey?
Save big on bottled water using Big Berkey Water Filters! The 2.25-gallon Big Berkey system, which can filter up to 3.5 gallons of water per hour with 2 filter elements fitted (7 gallons per hour with 4 filter elements fitted), has a storage capacity of 2.25 gallons and can comfortably provide clean purified water for up to 4 people.
The smaller Travel Berkey comes with max of 2 Black Berkey filters (2 PF-2 fluoride filters optional add-ons as well, has a capacity of 1.5 gallons and is suitable for up to 3 people. It also has a smaller footprint and takes up less counter space, so it may be a good option if you have space constraints.
The larger Royal Berkey has a storage capacity of 3.25 gallons, making it suitable for 2-6 people. The choice of system will ultimately depend on your budget and how many people the system will be catering to.
Big Berkey Water Filter FAQ
Can the Big Berkey remove Chromium 6 from the water?
Yes, using the Black Berkey filters the Berkey will remove Chromium 6 from the water at levels greater than 99.8%.
Does the Fluoride filter come with the Big Berkey?
No, the Berkey PF-2 fluoride filter does not come standard with the Big Berkey. This is because many customers do not have fluoride in their water, and would not require this filter. It can be purchased as an optional add-on.
How do you clean the Black Berkey filters?
When the Black Berkey element water filters stop filtering properly it is time to give them a thorough cleaning to improve their efficiency and extend their life. Black Berkey filters are easy to clean. The first thing you need to do is to re-prime them. This will help push out any contaminants and debris that may be clogging the pores. Once you have primed the filter elements you can give them a light and gentle scrubbing using a scotch brite pad under running water. Take care not to scrub them too vigorously as this can damage the elements and cause the pores to become clogged up. Once you have scrubbed the filters, rinse them thoroughly under running water. Then prime them again before re-installing them back into the chamber.
* Free UPS/FedEx/USPS Shipping to the lower 48 states.
** Does not ship to California or Iowa.
- Height: 21" (Includes lid and knob)
- Diameter: 8.5"
- Serves: 1-4 People
- Flow Rate: 1 Gallon in first hour under regular use conditions when starting full. Max Filtration Flow Rate up to 7 Gallons per hour (4 elements)
- Portability: The upper chamber nests within the lower chamber for transport and stands only 13" in height.
Shipping is Fast and Free (Same Day Shipping) for orders orders over $99 in the contigous 48 states. For an international shipping quote, simply add items to your cart and proceed to the shopping cart page where you can enter your postal code. The system will provide you a price quote based upon the weight of your items. You can also obtain this shipping quote during the checkout process prior to you having to confirm the purchase. Once you confirm your purchase, you will receive an order confirmation e-mail and your order will be shipped shortly.
Once shipped, tracking information will be forwarded to the e-mail address that you provided during checkout. Orders are sent over to the warehouse for picking and shipping immediately upon order placement! This means that canceling or modifying an order post-placement is very difficult and we cannot guarantee our ability to make these changes. If during normal business hours, please contact us immediately and we will do our best to catch the order at the warehouse before it ships.
All orders are sent No Signature Required.
- All Orders over $99 are free Shipping to the lower 48 states!
- All non-First-Class items shipped are sent UPS ground, Fedex, Lasership, or United States Postal Service within the contiguous US unless customer arranges for product to shipped via freight/shipping carrier.
- International: (International Shipments except Canada are currently paused until further notice) BigBerkeyWaterFilters.com ships Internationally via UPS. Once items are in your cart, you can go to the shopping cart page and input your zip code for a shipping estimate. In some cases, we may be forced to ship via another carrier if UPS does not ship to your location. International customers are responsible for all customs costs and these are not included in your checkout price. These vary by country, so we recommend the customer understands the process by which these fees are paid. (Typically at the point of package receipt) BigBerkeyWaterFilters.com is not responsible for any loss in transit due to a country's customs or DHL/UPS/Fedex/USPS carrier's shipping process. In the case of a lost product, we will file a claim and work on behalf of the customer with the carrier in attempts to locate the shipment. This can be a lengthy process and we are at the mercy of the carrier and their operations in this case. As a result, due to this being out of our control, we are not held responsible for any loss that may occur. Please contact us if you have questions regarding these types of shipments.
- Due to country-specific shipping problems, we do not ship to:
- Cambodia
- Chile
- Cuba
- Indonesia
- Iran
- Lebanon
- Libya
- Nigeria
- North Korea
- Pakistan
- Poland
- Russia
- Venezuela
- International Note: Shipping to some countries such as China, Australia, New Zealand, etc have considerably gone up in price as of 1/1/16 due to UPS rate increases. This is unforunately out of our control.
- Shipping and/or freight charges are non-refundable.
- All Pricing in USD.
- Customer is responsible for all shipping and restocking fees for refused shipments, or
shipments that do not get through customs - Internationally, we have experienced that these
return shipping charges are notoriously higher than the original shipping costs out to the
customer. They also tend to be higher than any customs fees, so please be concious of
this before refusing any shipments. Also, sometimes the carrier will abandon refused packages.
In this case, we would be unable to provide a credit back to the customer as we would not get the product back.
- Once the order is placed, the credit card is charged for the purchase and the system/product is reserved for that paying customer. This is critical during times of economic and political turmoil, and helps ensure you are guaranteed to receive what you order. We are also not able to cancel an order once it ships.
Manufacturing Defects
Upon receipt, if an item is damaged or defective as a result of manufacturing, simply contact BigBerkeyWaterFilters.com within 10 days or receipt and we will coordinate with the manufacturer to get that item fully replaced at no cost to you as quickly as possible. Prepaid return postage will be included with the replacement product so that you may return the damaged/defective product at no cost to you!
Shipping Damage
Please notify BigBerkeyWaterFilters.com in the event of shipping damage and we will coordinate with the manufacturer to ship you replacements for the damaged items at no cost for you along with prepaid postage to return the damaged item. No need to worry about working out the damages with the carrier as we'll have the manufacturer and the shipping carrier work this out. If you'd like to file a claim, this must be done with the delivering carrier and New Millennium Concepts, LTD / BigBerkeyWaterFilters.com are not permitted to file this for you. All claims for shortages, damages, inaccurate shipments, and inaccurate billing must be made within 10 days of receipt.
Lost Packages
BigBerkeyWaterFilters.com must be notified within 14 days of the expected delivery date for any lost packages. This is a requirement of the shipping carriers and they will not accept claims past this timeframe. Once notified, we will file a claim on any lost package and pursue reimbursement from the carrier on your behalf.
Exclusive BigBerkeyWaterFilters.com Lifetime Warranty
(For purchases made through this website only) BigBerkeyWaterFilters will replace any of our customer's parts that come standard with the system over the life of the Berkey system ownership. This includes the stainless steel chambers and lid, plastic spigot, washers and nuts. This is above and beyond the General Manufacturers Warranty stated below. We must have your customer information on record as purchasing through this website. Stainless must have been handled with proper care. This guarantee does not cover items that are damaged due to user misuse, abuse, salt water/air, lack of maintenance ((routine cleanings or unwillingness to use a rust cleaner), or accidents (dents from falling, etc). Systems with damage or issues upon receipt require a notification to our company to qualify for warranty replacement as this falls under the "damage upon receipt" warranty rules. Customer is responsible for shipping and processing charges.
IMPORTANT: We do not sell on Amazon. Also, please be aware that the manufacturer does not warranty any items purchased on Amazon from unauthorized dealers. For example, Amazon.com itself is NOT an authorized dealer. We routinely receive requests for assistance/support from Amazon purchases, and most times are unfortunately unable to provide service support. As a result, and due to the inability of Amazon to assist in policing and removing fraudulant/imitation Berkey products, we do not recommend purchasing through Amazon.
Standard Manufacturer Warranty - Black Berkey & Berkey Earth Filters
The Black Berkey purification elements and Berkey Earth Ceramic Filters have a two-year prorated manufacturer's warranty calculated in six month intervals. The manufacturer's guarantee is prorated similar to the guarantee on tire tread. In other words, if you have used the filters for 8 months, 75% of the guarantee still applies and so you can get a full replacement set for 25% of the normal cost.
The Berkey systems themselves and their components (stainless steel, etc) have a 12 month manufacturer's warranty as stated below. We do not guarantee/warranty taste as this is a subjective measure and will vary from individual to individual.
Standard Manufacturer Warranty - Systems, PF-2's, Product, & Parts
The manufacturer warrants this product to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of 6 months from date of purchase, and 12 months from date of purchase for the stainless steel. This includes any "damage upon receipt" due to manufacturing defects or shipper damage. Black Berkey purification elements have a 2 year prorated warranty calculated in six months intervals. The manufacturer will replace or repair any product that it deems is not properly functioning during the stated warranty period. Relief under this warranty is limited to the replacement or repair of defective materials or workmanship only. The manufacturer and BBWF.com shall not be held liable for incidental or consequential damage to personal property from, but not limited to, a defective unit, improper use, abuse, accident, or neglect, etc. No warranty will apply to units which have been used for purposes not intended, which have been altered so as, in the manufacturers judgment, to affect adversely its performance. This warranty is for the original retail purchaser only, and cannot be transferred. The laws of the State of Texas, USA, will govern any disputes regarding this warranty or claim made. This warranty, which is given expressly in lieu of all warranties, expressed or implied, or merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose, constitutes the only warranty made by the manufacturer.
Warranty Exclusions - The following actions will void your warranty coverage:
- Attempting to use the the Ceramic Super Sterasyl Filtration Elements in a pressurized manner. The Black Berkey Elements are the only Berkey elements that require priming.
- Allowing any of the Berkey elements to freeze.
- Using dehumidifier water with any of the Berkey elements for daily use.
- Breaking the Berkey elements due to dropping an assembled system or carelessness. For example, a broken black berkey stem while assembling would not be covered.
- Performing a red food coloring test with the Berkey PF-2 Fluoride and Arsenic Reduction Filters attached.The Berkey PF-2 Fluoride and Arsenic Reduction Filters must be removed prior to performing a red food coloring test in order to stay in compliance with the six month warranty on these filters.
- If the product is not used in accordance with manufacturer's recommendations or instructions.
Please contact us at any time for assistance with your product warranty.
