Berkey  Technical Specifications

Brought to you by Berkey Filters. The element used in the Berkey Light takes water filtration to a new level. During tests conducted by independent EPA approved laboratories  the Black Berkey filter used in the revolutionary Berkey Light reduced a long list of additional contaminates with never before seen results, and significantly  raises the standard for the water filter industry. Read the extensive list below and see for yourself the ability of these amazing water filters. 
 
The Black Berkey Filter element has been tested by State & EPA accredited laboratories to exceed EPA & ANSI/NSF (Std. 53) protocol. Tested by the University of Phoenix. Spectrum Labs, the Department of Toxicology and Environmental Science Louisiana University.

 

PATHOGENIC BACTERIA
CYSTS & PARASITES
 Removal to non-detectable levels

E. Coli, Klebsiella, Pseudomonas,
Aeriginousis, Giardia, Cryptosporidium

INORGANIC MINERALS:
 removed to below detectable limits

Chlorine

Heavy Metals

Greater than 95% reduction

Lead, Mercury, Aluminum, Cadmium, Chromium, Copper

Greater than 85% reduction
at 19mg. per liter

Nitrates and Nitrites

 

 

Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs)
 Removed to below detectable limits

 

Alachlor
Atrazine
Benzene
Carbofuran
Carbon Tetrachloride
Chlorine
Chlorobenzene
Chloroform
2,4-D
dbcp
p-Dichlorobenzene
o-Dichlorobenzene
1, 1-Dichloroethane
1, 2-Dichlorpethane
1, 1-Dichloroethylene
Cis-1, 2-
->Dichloroethyiene
Trans-1,2-
->Dichloroethylene
1, 2-Dichloropropane
cis-l,3-
->Dichloropropylene
Dinoseb
Endrin
Ethylbenzene

Ethylene Dibromide (EDB)
Heptachlor
Heptachlor Epoxide
Hexachlorobutodlene
Hexachloro-
->cyclopentadlene
Lindane
Methoxychlor
MTBE
Pentachlorophenol
Simazine
Styrene
1,1,2,2-
->Tetrachloroethane
Tetrachloroethylene
Toluene
2,4,5-TP (Silvex)
1,2,4-trichlorobenzene
1,1,1-trichloroethane
1,1,2-trichloroethane
Trichloroethylene
o-Xylene
m-Xylene
p-Xylene

Fluoride

With the addition of the Berkey PF-2 filter you can remove Fluoride > 95%

The Berkey Light™ Filter element has been tested by State & EPA accredited laboratories to exceed EPA & ANSI/NSF (Std. 53) protocol. Tested by the University of Phoenix. Spectrum Labs, the Department of Toxicology and Environmental Science Louisiana University.

How to Use the Berkey Light

To use, water is poured into the upper chamber. Gravity draws this water through the exclusive Black Berkey™ filter elements. Contaminants are captured on and within the micro-porous filter element and are separated from the water. Each durable and efficient elements can be cleaned with a toothbrush and last for up to 2,000 gallons. What's more, the unique Black Berkey™ filter elements are self -sterilizing. The filtered water then collects in the lower chamber where it can be drawn through the spigot.

Often it is desirable to refill the upper chamber while some of the water from the previous cycle remains in the lower chamber. With non transparent or opaque systems the upper chamber must be removed from the lower chamber. This is inconvenient and messy because water continues to drip from the filter elements as the user checks for water levels in the lower chamber. This is especially difficult in no or low light conditions. If the user does not check the water level there is a risk that the upper chamber will be overfilled and later cause the lower chamber to overflow. The Berkey Light™ solves this problem with its transparent design. The user is able to see the water level in both chambers at all times.

The system is joined together during use allowing the Berkey Light™ to be moved while it is filtering. This can be important when the Berkey Light™ is used in an area for food preparation and later needed in a dining area. The system can also be disjoined for cleaning, maintenance and transport etc.

 

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