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Big Berkey Water Filter 2.25 Gal

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Big Berkey Water Filter

Learn more about the Big Berkey and why it's the most popular size for families

Big Berkey Water Filter

$317

2.25 Gallon Capacity

The Big Berkey is our most popular water filter system here at BerkeyFilters.com, and for good reasons. It's the perfect size! The functionality of the Big Berkey makes it so versatile that it works for several situations. It’s 2.25 gallon capacity can provide plenty of water for medium-sized families of one to four people, without taking up precious counter or fridge space. This unit fits easily in the kitchen, RV, tiny house or off-grid cabin! The size of the Big Berkey is 21 inches tall and eight and half inches wide. 

With the addition of an extra pair of Black Berkey Filters for a total of 4, and the Big Berkey unit can supply up to 16 people with purified drinking water in emergency situations.

Recommended for 2-4 People

Comes with 2 Filters

Maximum number of filters: 4

Max filtered water GPH: 7

Dimensions: 8.5"D x 21" H

Free Express Shipping Exclusive Lifetime Warranty 30-day Return

Learn more about the Big Berkey and why it's the most popular size for families

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It is ideal for medium-sized families of one to four people, and this Berkey filter model is compact enough to easily fit into an RV, tiny house, or cabin.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn emergencies, the Big Berkey system is also large enough to keep over a dozen people hydrated with purified water. Just be sure to use all four filters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSince the Big Berkey holds 2.25 gallons, it will take about two hours and fifteen minutes for the entire upper chamber to be filtered through to the bottom chamber. Of course, there are some variances, and it may filter faster or slower based on different scenarios.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat You Get When Purchasing a Big Berkey directly from BerkeyFilters.com\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e• Two Black Berkey Filters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e• Plastic Spigot\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e• Berkey Care Lifetime Warranty\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuy a Big Berkey today and get started with everything you need to purify drinking water without power and without constantly buying and replacing filters. It takes minutes to assemble and can last a lifetime!\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e*Not yet available in Iowa or California*\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"c-pdp__infoCol c-pdp__infoTwo o-grid__large-31NoGutter\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"c-pdp__infoMedia\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"float: none; margin-top: 120px;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0167\/5480\/2788\/files\/Big-Berkey-Water-Filter-Dims-Sub.png\" alt=\"Big Berkey Water Filter\" loading=\"lazy\" data-mce-style=\"float: none; margin-top: 120px;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"c-pdp__infoCol c-pdp__infoThree o-grid__large-3\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"c-pdpInfo\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"c-pdpInfo__img\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Berkey Filters\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0167\/5480\/2788\/files\/pdp-product-small_x192.png?15502\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"c-pdpInfo__content\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"c-pdpInfo__title\"\u003eBlack Berkey Filters (Included)\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Big Berkey comes with two Black Berkey Filters that are installed in the top chamber. The Big has a four-filter maximum in the top chamber. \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/berkey-replacement-filters\/products\/black-berkey-filter\"\u003eLearn More\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"c-pdpInfo\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"c-pdpInfo__img\"\u003e\u003cimg height=\"200\" width=\"200\" alt=\"Berkey Fluoride Water Filter\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0167\/5480\/2788\/products\/Berkey-Fluoride-Filters_110x110.png?v=1616423797\" title=\"Berkey Fluoride Water Filter\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"c-pdpInfo__content\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"c-pdpInfo__title\"\u003eFluoride Filters (Add-on)\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese filters are not included but can be purchased separately. They attach to the black filters and hang in the lower chamber while reducing fluoride by 97%. \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/berkey-replacement-filters\/products\/berkey-fluoride-filter\"\u003eLearn More\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"c-pdpInfo\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\" class=\"c-pdpInfo__img\"\u003e\u003ca title=\"Stainless Steel Spigot Upgrade\" href=\"https:\/\/www.berkeyfilters.com\/products\/stainless-steel-spigot\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"float: none;\" height=\"480x480\" width=\"480x480\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0167\/5480\/2788\/files\/bspigotAMZ_transparent_110x110.png?v=1592406559\" alt=\"Berkey Filters Stainless Steel Spigot\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"c-pdpInfo__content\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"c-pdpInfo__title\"\u003eStainless Steel Spigot (Add-on)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis spigot upgrade features a faster flow rate and a secure 1\/4 turn open and close design.  \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.berkeyfilters.com\/products\/stainless-steel-spigot\" title=\"Stainless Steel Spigot Upgrade\"\u003eLearn More\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"c-pdp__item\"\u003e\u003c!--\u003ca class=\"data switch\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-toggle=\"switch\" href=\"#product.info.specs\" id=\"tab-label-product.info.specs-title\"\u003e\n Specs \u003c\/a\u003e--\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-role=\"content\" id=\"\" class=\"c-pdp__content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product attribute specs\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"value\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-module_number=\"3\" class=\"c-pdp__twoCol\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"c-pdp__twoColContainer o-grid\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"c-pdpSpecs o-grid__large-60\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"c-jumbo c-pdp__twoColTitle js-acc c-pdpAcc c-pdpSpecsLAB\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"js-accTarger\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"c-pdpSpecs__block\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"c-pdpSpecs__media\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\" class=\"c-pdpSpecs__mediaHead\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eBig Berkey Water Filter System\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cimg style=\"float: none; display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0167\/5480\/2788\/files\/big-berkey_large.png\" alt=\"Hero Image for the Big Berkey\" loading=\"lazy\" data-mce-style=\"float: none; display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"c-pdpSpecs__data\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"c-pdpSpecs__table\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFiltered Water Capacity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.25 Gallons (8.5 L)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProduct Dimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8.5 x 8.5 x 21.0 inches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProduct Dimensions (Nested)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8.5 x 8.5 x 13.0 inches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight Empty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7 lbs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeight Full\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e(Lower Chamber Full) \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e25.76 lbs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaterial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHigh polish 304 stainless steel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSpigot (Included) Material\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBPA free, FDA approved, high impact \u003cspan\u003epolypropylene\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePrice (USD)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e$317 with 2 Black Berkey Filters (standard configuration)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e$442 with 4 Black Berkey Filters\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePurification Speed \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e(Gallons Per Hour)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUp to 3.5 GPH with 2 Black Berkey Filters (standard configuration)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUp to 7.0 GPH with 4 Black Berkey Filters\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvailability\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBig Berkey is not available yet in Iowa or California (\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/berkey-water-filter-faq#shipping_restrictions\" title=\"California and Berkey Filters\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eLearn Why\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"c-pdpSpecs__block\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"c-pdpSpecs__media\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"c-pdpSpecs__mediaHead\"\u003eBlack Berkey Purification Filters (2 Included) \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cimg alt=\"Black Berkey Filters\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0167\/5480\/2788\/files\/pdp-product-small.png?15502\" title=\"Black Berkey Filter Elements\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"c-pdpSpecs__data\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"c-pdpSpecs__table\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eContaminants Removed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTwo filter elements are included with the Big Berkey system. These have been tested to remove 203 contaminants commonly found in drinking water, including viruses (99.999%), pathogenic bacteria (99.9999%), Chloramine (below lab detectable limit), trihalomethanes (99.8%), pharmaceuticals (99.9%), pesticides (below lab detectable limit), heavy metals ( See the entire list of contaminants that are removed \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/filtration-specifications\" title=\"What the Black Berkey Filters remove\" target=\"_self\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProduct Dimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.25 x 2.25 x 9.75 inches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eComposition\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eComposition of carbon, containing high-grade coconut shell combined with a proprietary blend of 5 other media.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCertifications\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eState and EPA accredited laboratories have tested the filters \u003cspan\u003eto exceed NSF\/ANSI Standard 53\u003csup\u003e1\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLifespan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3,000 gallons per filter. (6,000 gallons per set of 2)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/filtration-specifications\" title=\"Black Berkey Filter\" target=\"_self\"\u003eBlack Berkey Filters Contaminants Removed\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003csup\u003e1\u003c\/sup\u003eThe Black Berkey purification element formulation has been tested by State and EPA accredited laboratories to exceed NSF\/ANSI Standard 53 but has not yet been certified.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"c-pdpLab o-grid__large-40\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"c-jumbo c-pdp__twoColTitle js-acc c-pdpAcc c-pdpSpecsLAB\"\u003eLab Results\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: block;\" class=\"c-pdpLab__pdf js-accTarger\" data-mce-style=\"display: block;\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0167\/5480\/2788\/files\/Black-Berkey_Perfluorinated-Chemical-Removal-Test-Report.pdf?11366\"\u003eBlack-Berkey_Perfluorinated-Chemical-Removal-Test-Report.pdf\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0167\/5480\/2788\/files\/Berkey_Purification_Element_Chem-Red_Test-9-15_Rev.pdf?11366\"\u003eBerkey Purification Element Chem-Red Test-9-15 Rev.pdf\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0167\/5480\/2788\/files\/BF2_Gross_Alpha_Radiological_Test_Results-1.pdf?11366\"\u003eBF2 Gross Alpha Radiological Test Results-1.pdf\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0167\/5480\/2788\/files\/BF2_Gross_Beta_Radiological_Test_Results.pdf?11366\"\u003eBF2 Gross Beta Radiological Test Results.pdf\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0167\/5480\/2788\/files\/BF2_Inorganic_Test_Results.pdf?11366\"\u003eBF2 Inorganic Test Results.pdf\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0167\/5480\/2788\/files\/BF2_Microbiological_Testing.pdf?11366\"\u003eBF2 Microbiological Testing.pdf\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0167\/5480\/2788\/files\/BF2_Organic_Test_Results.pdf?11366\"\u003eBF2 Organic Test Results.pdf\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0167\/5480\/2788\/files\/BF2_Uranium_Radiological_Test_Results.pdf?11366\"\u003eBF2 Uranium Radiological Test Results.pdf\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"c-pdpLab__inst\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"c-pdpLab__instTitle\"\u003eHow To Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"c-pdpLab__instBtn\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/berkey-answers\" class=\"c-btn c-btnMed\"\u003eView\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBig Berkey FAQs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.berkeyfilters.com\/pages\/do-berkey-water-filters-remove-lead\" title=\"Do Berkey Filters remove lead?\"\u003eDoes Big Berkey filter lead?\u003c\/a\u003e Yes, the Black Berkey Filters included with a Big Berkey purchase remove 99.9% of lead, as well as other heavy metals.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.berkeyfilters.com\/pages\/berkey-water-filters-ph-level-alkaline\" title=\"pH level of water FAQ\"\u003eDoes Big Berkey change the pH of my water?\u003c\/a\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDepending on the type of water you use, the pH of the water may change after filtering water with a Berkey. The pH level may increase if the water is polluted, causing it to be more acidic, purifying it will increase the pH to a neutral 7. \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.berkeyfilters.com\/pages\/does-the-berkey-soften-hard-water\" title=\"Softening Hard Water FAQ\"\u003eWill the Big Berkey soften hard water?\u003c\/a\u003e Berkeys are NOT water softeners. The Black Berkey Filters keep the beneficial minerals in the water.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.berkeyfilters.com\/pages\/test-black-berkey\" title=\"Red Dye Test for Black Berkey Filters\"\u003eHow do I know if my Big Berkey is working properly?\u003c\/a\u003e Do the Red Dye Test to confirm unwanted contaminants are not passing through. \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.berkeyfilters.com\/pages\/berkey-filters-faqs\" title=\"Berkey Frequently Asked Questions\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMore Questions?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eIncluded with every stainless steel Berkey System is a Lifetime Warranty!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThere is\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eno need to register\u003c\/strong\u003e. If you ever need to file a warranty claim, all you need is your order number, so please save this number. If at any time the unit housings, standard spigot, washers, hole plugs, knob, or wing-nuts of your stainless steel Berkey System fail in any way due to defects in materials or workmanship,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"Help Center\" href=\"https:\/\/www.berkeyfilters.com\/pages\/help-center\"\u003econtact us\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e30-Day Money-Back Guarantee. \u003c\/strong\u003eBerkey Filters encourages you to test your product once it’s received. For this reason, we accept returns of products in new or used condition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you are not satisfied with your purchase, for any reason, within 30 days of receiving your package, you may contact Customer Service to start a return or exchange.\u003c\/span\u003e Learn more about our\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.berkeyfilters.com\/pages\/berkey-water-filter-policies#exchanges\" title=\"Berkey Filters Warranty\"\u003ewarranty policies\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf a replacement is needed for a part covered under warranty, don't hesitate to contact our \u003ca title=\"Customer Service Help\" href=\"https:\/\/www.berkeyfilters.com\/pages\/help-center\"\u003eCustomer Service\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efor additional information regarding the exchange of an item.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"c-pdp__item\"\u003e\u003ca 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class=\"product data items\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"c-pdp__item\"\u003e\u003c!--\u003ca class=\"data switch\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-toggle=\"switch\" href=\"#product.info.description\" id=\"tab-label-product.info.description-title\"\u003e\n Details \u003c\/a\u003e--\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-role=\"content\" id=\"\" class=\"c-pdp__content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product attribute description\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"value\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-module_number=\"2\" class=\"c-pdp__info\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"c-pdp__infoContainer o-grid\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: block;\" class=\"js-accTarger c-pdp__infoColWrapper\" data-mce-style=\"display: block;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"c-pdp__infoCol c-pdp__infoOne o-grid__large-3\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"c-display c-pdp__infoColTitle u-hideMobileLarge\"\u003eBig Berkey Water Filter System\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"c-pdp__infoCaps\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCapacity: 2.25 Gallons (8.5 L)\u003cbr\u003eMaterial: 304 AISI Stainless Steel\u003cbr\u003eFinish: High Polish Stainless Steel\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIts size and holding capacity make the \u003cstrong\u003eBig Berkey\u003c\/strong\u003e a highly adaptable unit. It is ideal for medium-sized families of one to four people, and this Berkey filter model is compact enough to easily fit into an RV, tiny house, or cabin.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn emergencies, the Big Berkey system is also large enough to keep over a dozen people hydrated with purified water. Just be sure to use all four filters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSince the Big Berkey holds 2.25 gallons, it will take about two hours and fifteen minutes for the entire upper chamber to be filtered through to the bottom chamber. Of course, there are some variances, and it may filter faster or slower based on different scenarios.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat You Get When Purchasing a Big Berkey directly from BerkeyFilters.com\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e• Two Black Berkey Filters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e• Plastic Spigot\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e• Berkey Care Lifetime Warranty\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuy a Big Berkey today and get started with everything you need to purify drinking water without power and without constantly buying and replacing filters. It takes minutes to assemble and can last a lifetime!\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e*Not yet available in Iowa or California*\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"c-pdp__infoCol c-pdp__infoTwo o-grid__large-31NoGutter\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"c-pdp__infoMedia\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"float: none; margin-top: 120px;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0167\/5480\/2788\/files\/Big-Berkey-Water-Filter-Dims-Sub.png\" alt=\"Big Berkey Water Filter\" loading=\"lazy\" data-mce-style=\"float: none; margin-top: 120px;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"c-pdp__infoCol c-pdp__infoThree o-grid__large-3\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"c-pdpInfo\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"c-pdpInfo__img\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Berkey Filters\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0167\/5480\/2788\/files\/pdp-product-small_x192.png?15502\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"c-pdpInfo__content\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"c-pdpInfo__title\"\u003eBlack Berkey Filters (Included)\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Big Berkey comes with two Black Berkey Filters that are installed in the top chamber. The Big has a four-filter maximum in the top chamber. \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/berkey-replacement-filters\/products\/black-berkey-filter\"\u003eLearn More\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"c-pdpInfo\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"c-pdpInfo__img\"\u003e\u003cimg height=\"200\" width=\"200\" alt=\"Berkey Fluoride Water Filter\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0167\/5480\/2788\/products\/Berkey-Fluoride-Filters_110x110.png?v=1616423797\" title=\"Berkey Fluoride Water Filter\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"c-pdpInfo__content\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"c-pdpInfo__title\"\u003eFluoride Filters (Add-on)\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese filters are not included but can be purchased separately. They attach to the black filters and hang in the lower chamber while reducing fluoride by 97%. \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/berkey-replacement-filters\/products\/berkey-fluoride-filter\"\u003eLearn More\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"c-pdpInfo\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\" class=\"c-pdpInfo__img\"\u003e\u003ca title=\"Stainless Steel Spigot Upgrade\" href=\"https:\/\/www.berkeyfilters.com\/products\/stainless-steel-spigot\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"float: none;\" height=\"480x480\" width=\"480x480\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0167\/5480\/2788\/files\/bspigotAMZ_transparent_110x110.png?v=1592406559\" alt=\"Berkey Filters Stainless Steel Spigot\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"c-pdpInfo__content\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"c-pdpInfo__title\"\u003eStainless Steel Spigot (Add-on)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis spigot upgrade features a faster flow rate and a secure 1\/4 turn open and close design.  \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.berkeyfilters.com\/products\/stainless-steel-spigot\" title=\"Stainless Steel Spigot Upgrade\"\u003eLearn More\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"c-pdp__item\"\u003e\u003c!--\u003ca class=\"data switch\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-toggle=\"switch\" href=\"#product.info.specs\" id=\"tab-label-product.info.specs-title\"\u003e\n Specs \u003c\/a\u003e--\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-role=\"content\" id=\"\" class=\"c-pdp__content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product attribute specs\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"value\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-module_number=\"3\" class=\"c-pdp__twoCol\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"c-pdp__twoColContainer o-grid\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"c-pdpSpecs o-grid__large-60\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"c-jumbo c-pdp__twoColTitle js-acc c-pdpAcc c-pdpSpecsLAB\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"js-accTarger\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"c-pdpSpecs__block\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"c-pdpSpecs__media\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\" class=\"c-pdpSpecs__mediaHead\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eBig Berkey Water Filter System\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cimg style=\"float: none; display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0167\/5480\/2788\/files\/big-berkey_large.png\" alt=\"Hero Image for the Big Berkey\" loading=\"lazy\" data-mce-style=\"float: none; display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"c-pdpSpecs__data\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"c-pdpSpecs__table\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFiltered Water Capacity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.25 Gallons (8.5 L)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProduct Dimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8.5 x 8.5 x 21.0 inches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProduct Dimensions (Nested)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8.5 x 8.5 x 13.0 inches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight Empty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7 lbs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeight Full\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e(Lower Chamber Full) \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e25.76 lbs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaterial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHigh polish 304 stainless steel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSpigot (Included) Material\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBPA free, FDA approved, high impact \u003cspan\u003epolypropylene\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePrice (USD)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e$317 with 2 Black Berkey Filters (standard configuration)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e$442 with 4 Black Berkey Filters\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePurification Speed \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e(Gallons Per Hour)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUp to 3.5 GPH with 2 Black Berkey Filters (standard configuration)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUp to 7.0 GPH with 4 Black Berkey Filters\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvailability\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBig Berkey is not available yet in Iowa or California (\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/berkey-water-filter-faq#shipping_restrictions\" title=\"California and Berkey Filters\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eLearn Why\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"c-pdpSpecs__block\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"c-pdpSpecs__media\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"c-pdpSpecs__mediaHead\"\u003eBlack Berkey Purification Filters (2 Included) \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cimg alt=\"Black Berkey Filters\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0167\/5480\/2788\/files\/pdp-product-small.png?15502\" title=\"Black Berkey Filter Elements\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"c-pdpSpecs__data\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"c-pdpSpecs__table\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eContaminants Removed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTwo filter elements are included with the Big Berkey system. These have been tested to remove 203 contaminants commonly found in drinking water, including viruses (99.999%), pathogenic bacteria (99.9999%), Chloramine (below lab detectable limit), trihalomethanes (99.8%), pharmaceuticals (99.9%), pesticides (below lab detectable limit), heavy metals ( See the entire list of contaminants that are removed \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/filtration-specifications\" title=\"What the Black Berkey Filters remove\" target=\"_self\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProduct Dimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.25 x 2.25 x 9.75 inches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eComposition\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eComposition of carbon, containing high-grade coconut shell combined with a proprietary blend of 5 other media.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCertifications\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eState and EPA accredited laboratories have tested the filters \u003cspan\u003eto exceed NSF\/ANSI Standard 53\u003csup\u003e1\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLifespan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3,000 gallons per filter. (6,000 gallons per set of 2)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/filtration-specifications\" title=\"Black Berkey Filter\" target=\"_self\"\u003eBlack Berkey Filters Contaminants Removed\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003csup\u003e1\u003c\/sup\u003eThe Black Berkey purification element formulation has been tested by State and EPA accredited laboratories to exceed NSF\/ANSI Standard 53 but has not yet been certified.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"c-pdpLab o-grid__large-40\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"c-jumbo c-pdp__twoColTitle js-acc c-pdpAcc c-pdpSpecsLAB\"\u003eLab Results\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: block;\" class=\"c-pdpLab__pdf js-accTarger\" data-mce-style=\"display: block;\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0167\/5480\/2788\/files\/Black-Berkey_Perfluorinated-Chemical-Removal-Test-Report.pdf?11366\"\u003eBlack-Berkey_Perfluorinated-Chemical-Removal-Test-Report.pdf\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0167\/5480\/2788\/files\/Berkey_Purification_Element_Chem-Red_Test-9-15_Rev.pdf?11366\"\u003eBerkey Purification Element Chem-Red Test-9-15 Rev.pdf\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0167\/5480\/2788\/files\/BF2_Gross_Alpha_Radiological_Test_Results-1.pdf?11366\"\u003eBF2 Gross Alpha Radiological Test Results-1.pdf\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0167\/5480\/2788\/files\/BF2_Gross_Beta_Radiological_Test_Results.pdf?11366\"\u003eBF2 Gross Beta Radiological Test Results.pdf\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0167\/5480\/2788\/files\/BF2_Inorganic_Test_Results.pdf?11366\"\u003eBF2 Inorganic Test Results.pdf\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0167\/5480\/2788\/files\/BF2_Microbiological_Testing.pdf?11366\"\u003eBF2 Microbiological Testing.pdf\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0167\/5480\/2788\/files\/BF2_Organic_Test_Results.pdf?11366\"\u003eBF2 Organic Test Results.pdf\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0167\/5480\/2788\/files\/BF2_Uranium_Radiological_Test_Results.pdf?11366\"\u003eBF2 Uranium Radiological Test Results.pdf\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"c-pdpLab__inst\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"c-pdpLab__instTitle\"\u003eHow To Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"c-pdpLab__instBtn\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/berkey-answers\" class=\"c-btn c-btnMed\"\u003eView\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBig Berkey FAQs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.berkeyfilters.com\/pages\/do-berkey-water-filters-remove-lead\" title=\"Do Berkey Filters remove lead?\"\u003eDoes Big Berkey filter lead?\u003c\/a\u003e Yes, the Black Berkey Filters included with a Big Berkey purchase remove 99.9% of lead, as well as other heavy metals.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.berkeyfilters.com\/pages\/berkey-water-filters-ph-level-alkaline\" title=\"pH level of water FAQ\"\u003eDoes Big Berkey change the pH of my water?\u003c\/a\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDepending on the type of water you use, the pH of the water may change after filtering water with a Berkey. The pH level may increase if the water is polluted, causing it to be more acidic, purifying it will increase the pH to a neutral 7. \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.berkeyfilters.com\/pages\/does-the-berkey-soften-hard-water\" title=\"Softening Hard Water FAQ\"\u003eWill the Big Berkey soften hard water?\u003c\/a\u003e Berkeys are NOT water softeners. The Black Berkey Filters keep the beneficial minerals in the water.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.berkeyfilters.com\/pages\/test-black-berkey\" title=\"Red Dye Test for Black Berkey Filters\"\u003eHow do I know if my Big Berkey is working properly?\u003c\/a\u003e Do the Red Dye Test to confirm unwanted contaminants are not passing through. \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.berkeyfilters.com\/pages\/berkey-filters-faqs\" title=\"Berkey Frequently Asked Questions\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMore Questions?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eIncluded with every stainless steel Berkey System is a Lifetime Warranty!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThere is\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eno need to register\u003c\/strong\u003e. If you ever need to file a warranty claim, all you need is your order number, so please save this number. If at any time the unit housings, standard spigot, washers, hole plugs, knob, or wing-nuts of your stainless steel Berkey System fail in any way due to defects in materials or workmanship,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"Help Center\" href=\"https:\/\/www.berkeyfilters.com\/pages\/help-center\"\u003econtact us\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e30-Day Money-Back Guarantee. \u003c\/strong\u003eBerkey Filters encourages you to test your product once it’s received. For this reason, we accept returns of products in new or used condition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you are not satisfied with your purchase, for any reason, within 30 days of receiving your package, you may contact Customer Service to start a return or exchange.\u003c\/span\u003e Learn more about our\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.berkeyfilters.com\/pages\/berkey-water-filter-policies#exchanges\" title=\"Berkey Filters Warranty\"\u003ewarranty policies\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf a replacement is needed for a part covered under warranty, don't hesitate to contact our \u003ca title=\"Customer Service Help\" href=\"https:\/\/www.berkeyfilters.com\/pages\/help-center\"\u003eCustomer Service\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efor additional information regarding the exchange of an item.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"c-pdp__item\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.berkeyfilters.com\/pages\/berkey-filters-faqs\" title=\"Berkey Filters FAQ\"\u003e\u003c!--\u003ca class=\"data switch\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-toggle=\"switch\" href=\"#product.info.videos\" id=\"tab-label-product.info.videos-title\"\u003e\n Video \u003c\/a\u003e--\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-role=\"content\" id=\"\" class=\"c-pdp__content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product attribute videos\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"value\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.berkeyfilters.com\/pages\/berkey-filters-faqs\" title=\"Berkey Filters FAQ\"\u003e\u003c!-- Compare --\u003e \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e"}

Big Berkey Water Filter System

Capacity: 2.25 Gallons (8.5 L)
Material: 304 AISI Stainless Steel
Finish: High Polish Stainless Steel

Its size and holding capacity make the Big Berkey a highly adaptable unit. It is ideal for medium-sized families of one to four people, and this Berkey filter model is compact enough to easily fit into an RV, tiny house, or cabin.

In emergencies, the Big Berkey system is also large enough to keep over a dozen people hydrated with purified water. Just be sure to use all four filters.


Since the Big Berkey holds 2.25 gallons, it will take about two hours and fifteen minutes for the entire upper chamber to be filtered through to the bottom chamber. Of course, there are some variances, and it may filter faster or slower based on different scenarios.

What You Get When Purchasing a Big Berkey directly from BerkeyFilters.com


  • • Two Black Berkey Filters
  • • Plastic Spigot
  • • Berkey Care Lifetime Warranty

Buy a Big Berkey today and get started with everything you need to purify drinking water without power and without constantly buying and replacing filters. It takes minutes to assemble and can last a lifetime!


*Not yet available in Iowa or California*

Big Berkey Water Filter
Berkey Filters

Black Berkey Filters (Included)

The Big Berkey comes with two Black Berkey Filters that are installed in the top chamber. The Big has a four-filter maximum in the top chamber. Learn More

Berkey Fluoride Water Filter

Fluoride Filters (Add-on)

These filters are not included but can be purchased separately. They attach to the black filters and hang in the lower chamber while reducing fluoride by 97%. Learn More

Berkey Filters Stainless Steel Spigot

Stainless Steel Spigot (Add-on)

This spigot upgrade features a faster flow rate and a secure 1/4 turn open and close design.  Learn More

Specifications

Big Berkey Water Filter System

Hero Image for the Big Berkey
Filtered Water Capacity   2.25 Gallons (8.5 L)
Product Dimensions 8.5 x 8.5 x 21.0 inches
Product Dimensions (Nested) 8.5 x 8.5 x 13.0 inches
Weight Empty 7 lbs

Weight Full

(Lower Chamber Full) 

 25.76 lbs
Material High polish 304 stainless steel
Spigot (Included) Material BPA free, FDA approved, high impact polypropylene 
Price (USD)

 

$317 with 2 Black Berkey Filters (standard configuration)

$442 with 4 Black Berkey Filters

Purification Speed 

(Gallons Per Hour)

 

Up to 3.5 GPH with 2 Black Berkey Filters (standard configuration)

Up to 7.0 GPH with 4 Black Berkey Filters

Availability

 

Big Berkey is not available yet in Iowa or California (Learn Why)

Black Berkey Purification Filters (2 Included) 

Black Berkey Filters
Contaminants Removed   Two filter elements are included with the Big Berkey system. These have been tested to remove 203 contaminants commonly found in drinking water, including viruses (99.999%), pathogenic bacteria (99.9999%), Chloramine (below lab detectable limit), trihalomethanes (99.8%), pharmaceuticals (99.9%), pesticides (below lab detectable limit), heavy metals ( See the entire list of contaminants that are removed here)
Product Dimensions 2.25 x 2.25 x 9.75 inches
Composition Composition of carbon, containing high-grade coconut shell combined with a proprietary blend of 5 other media.
Certifications State and EPA accredited laboratories have tested the filters to exceed NSF/ANSI Standard 531
Lifespan 3,000 gallons per filter. (6,000 gallons per set of 2)

Black Berkey Filters Contaminants Removed

1The Black Berkey purification element formulation has been tested by State and EPA accredited laboratories to exceed NSF/ANSI Standard 53 but has not yet been certified.

Lab Results

How To Information

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Big Berkey FAQs

 

Included with every stainless steel Berkey System is a Lifetime Warranty!

There is no need to register. If you ever need to file a warranty claim, all you need is your order number, so please save this number. If at any time the unit housings, standard spigot, washers, hole plugs, knob, or wing-nuts of your stainless steel Berkey System fail in any way due to defects in materials or workmanship, contact us.

30-Day Money-Back Guarantee. Berkey Filters encourages you to test your product once it’s received. For this reason, we accept returns of products in new or used condition. If you are not satisfied with your purchase, for any reason, within 30 days of receiving your package, you may contact Customer Service to start a return or exchange. Learn more about our warranty policies. 

If a replacement is needed for a part covered under warranty, don't hesitate to contact our Customer Service for additional information regarding the exchange of an item.