Big Berkey Water Filter Overview
The Black Berkeys will be out of stock until we win or get an injuction in our lawsuit against the EPA.
We are working diligently on this case and hope to have updates soon.
In the meantime, if you need your black berkeys replaced, we reccomend the highly competent and original Berkey ceramic filters which have been improved in filtration quality since our last offering.
If you do not need fluoride removal, then you would choose the Ultra Sterasyl Ceramic Filters.
If you need fluoride removal, and need to replace the black berkeys, then we would reccomend the All in One Ultra Fluorde filter which is the same as the Ultra Sterasyl but with added fluoride removal capabilites.
Discover Clean, Healthy Water with Black Berkey® Filter Replacement Elements. Say goodbye to water worries and try the game-changer in water filtration! Designed to exceed EPA 7 ANSI/NSF protocols, these filters offer unrivaled performance in eliminating contaminants, from chlorine and chloramines to heavy metals and pharmaceuticals.
Black Berkey® Filter Replacement Elements Exceed EPA 7 ANSI / NSF (Std. 53) Protocol for Drinking Water
The Black Berkey® filter elements are the leader in water filtration and have been tested by State & EPA-accredited laboratories to exceed EPA 7 ANSI / NSF (Std. 53) protocol. (Scroll Down For Black Berkey Contaminant Removal List) Lab Test Results Found Here
ENJOY YEARS OF GREAT TASTING HIGH-QUALITY FILTERED WATER
Each durable and efficient Black Berkey element will last for up to 3,000 gallons before needing to be replaced. A pair of 2 Black Berkey elements lasts 6000 gallons before replacement is recommended, providing years of efficient water filtration.
For example, if you use 2 gallons of water daily, a set of Black Berkey filters would last over 8 years. If you use 4 gallons of water per day, Black Berkey filter replacements would not be required for over 4 years! Berkey water systems fitted with Black Berkey® elements can supply high-quality filtered water for just pennies per gallon.
So, there's no need for expensive disposable filters that require replacement every couple of months. Black Berkey elements are re-cleanable during their 6000-gallon lifetime. When the flow rate decreases simply brush the Black Berkey elements with a ScotchBrite pad under running water, reinstall and your system is again ready to purify water.
It is important to note that Black Berkey filtration elements may require replacement sooner based on the quality of the influent water that you filter through your system. If you are filtering rainwater through your Berkey gravity-fed water filter, your filter elements will last much longer than if you are filtering dirty, sild-laden source water, for example.
BLACK BERKEY WATER FILTERS REMOVE OVER 200 COMMON DRINKING WATER CONTAMINANTS
Black Berkey elements are designed to tackle a wide range of contaminants present in tap water. A Berkey gravity-fed water filter system fitted with a pair of Black Berkey elements will ensure your family is not exposed to harmful drinking water contaminants, giving you clean, safe drinking water for just pennies per gallon.
Ensure your water is pristine with the Black Berkey® Filter System. It's proven to remove or reduce a wide range of harmful pollutants, providing you with safe, clean water for all your needs. Take a look at what it filters:
- Pharmaceuticals (Reduced to > 99.9%): Acetaminophen, Bisphenol-A, Caffeine, and more.
- PFAS / PFOA Perflourinated Chemical Reduction (Reduced to > 99.9%) - PFOA, PFOS, PFBS, and more.
- Herbicides, Pesticides, and Chemicals: Glyphosate, Detergents, Perfluorochemicals (PFAS), and more.
- Heavy Metals (Reduced by 99% and greater): Lead, Mercury, Aluminum, Arsenic, and many more.
- Radiologicals (Reduced up to 99.8%): Uranium, Plutonium, Strontium-90, and others.
- Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs): Benzene, Chloroform, Carbon Tetrachloride, and a comprehensive list of others.
- Chlorine, Chloramines, and Cloudiness: Removed to below detectable limits, leaving your water crystal clear and fresh.
- Petroleum Contaminants (Reduced by 99.9%): Gasoline, Diesel, Crude Oil, and more.
- Foul Tastes and Odors: Eliminated for a refreshing drinking experience.
This Black Berkey® Filter System is your ultimate solution for clean, healthy water. Say goodbye to contaminants and embrace a healthier lifestyle with every sip!
For a full list of removed pollutants, check here!
Note: Black Berkey elements are upper chamber elements. They do not work simultaneously with upper chamber Ceramic Super Sterasyl elements. Only one technology is designed to operate in the upper chamber at a time. These filters will work in the British Berkefeld systems and most other gravity water filter systems on the market. They can also be chosen as an upgraded filter to replace the older white ceramic filters.
BOOST PROTECTION BY ADDING FLUORIDE AND ARSENIC REDUCTION ELEMENTS
If you are concerned about fluoride and arsenic levels in your drinking water, you can add a set of Berkey PF-2 fluoride and arsenic reduction filters to the lower chamber of your Berkey water filtration system in compatible models. The arsenic and fluoride filter comes in a set of two and is designed to work in conjunction with a set of 2 Black Berkey filters and is screwed into the base of the Black Berkey elements in the lower chamber of the Berkey gravity water filter. It is specifically designed to target arsenic and fluoride found in tap water.
BLACK BERKEY WATER FILTERS ARE ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY
Because the Travel Berkey, Big Berkey, Royal Berkey gravity-fed water filter (or any of our other Berkey countertop water filter systems) fitted with authentic Black Berkey elements BB9-2 filters will provide clean water for years before the filters will need to be replaced, it means less waste is sent to the landfill.
The re-cleanable Berkey elements can be reused over and over before they will need to be discarded and new Berkey replacement filters installed in their place. Black Berkey® replacement elements will in turn last for years before needing to be replaced once again. This saves money and resources, offering a sustainable alternative to disposable filter cartridges that are replaced far more regularly.
A FOOD COLORING TEST WILL CONFIRM YOUR BLACK BERKEY FILTERS ARE FILTERING PROPERLY
To ensure your filters are operating to design specifications, a Berkey owner can perform a red food coloring test on their Black Berkey filters at any time. This is because the Black Berkey elements are so powerful, that they can remove food coloring from water without removing the beneficial minerals your body needs. Virtually no other filtration element can duplicate this performance. Watch the video below!
Learn how to clean your Black Berkey purification elements here. If they are still ineffective after having been cleaned or are not able to remove food coloring effectively, then it's time to install a new pair of Black Berkey replacement elements into your Berkey system.
Make sure you only ever purchase and install authentic Black Berkey elements in your Berkey gravity-fed stainless steel countertop water filter or Berkey light water system. Berkey authentic Black Berkey elements are the gold standard in gravity-fed water filter elements on the market, and although they are compatible with other gravity-fed water filters, installing a replacement filter from other manufacturers into your Berkey gravity fed water filter is likely to result in inferior quality water.
Berkey Warranty
Black Berkey filtration elements have a 2-year prorated warranty calculated in 6-month intervals. The manufacturer will replace or repair any product that it deems is not properly functioning during the stated warranty period.
BigBerkeyWaterFilters is always at your service to assist you with any warranty claims, send you replacement hardware free of charge if needed, or provide system maintenance support during the life of ownership.
Note: Some Black Berkey filters may come with a small dimple or chip off the top filter. This does not affect the performance, filtration efficiency, or life of the filter in any way. As a result, it would not be covered under the warranty as it is not considered defective. This can be verified by performing a red food coloring test on the filters to test them.
* Does not ship to California.
- Durability: 6000 Gallons Per Set of 2
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.
