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Big Berkey Water Filter 2.25 Gal

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Big Berkey
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Big Berkey Water Filter
Big Berkey
Big Berkey Size
Big Berkey Water Filter
Big Berkey
Big Berkey Size
Big Berkey Water Filter

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

Big Berkey Water Filter

2.25 Gallons

{$ product.price $}

Quickly becoming one of the most popular systems, the Royal Berkey holds more water and filters it 14% faster than the Big!

  • Min. 2 Filters: 2-6 People
  • Max 4 Filters: 7 people
  • Flow Rate (Gallon Per Hour)
    2 filters : 4GPH
    4 filters : 8GPH
  • Dimensions: 9.5”D x 24”H
  • Empty weight: 8lbs

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.

Great option for the home, RV, and tiny house living. Ideal for medium-sized families from 1 to 4 people

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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display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" 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$278 with 2 Black Berkey Filters (standard configuration)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e$388 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 title=\"California and Berkey Filters\" href=\"\/pages\/berkey-water-filter-faq#shipping_restrictions\" 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 class=\"lazyload\" title=\"Black Berkey Filter Elements\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0167\/5480\/2788\/files\/pdp-product-small.png?15502\" alt=\"Black Berkey Filters\"\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 title=\"What the Black Berkey Filters remove\" href=\"\/pages\/filtration-specifications\" 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. 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href=\"https:\/\/www.berkeyfilters.com\/pages\/berkey-water-filters-ph-level-alkaline\"\u003eHow do I test my Big Berkey to make sure it's working properly?\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMore Questions? \u003ca title=\"Berkey Filters FAQ\" href=\"https:\/\/www.berkeyfilters.com\/pages\/berkey-filters-faqs\"\u003eClick here.\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\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\u003ca title=\"Berkey Filters FAQ\" href=\"https:\/\/www.berkeyfilters.com\/pages\/berkey-filters-faqs\"\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 class=\"c-pdp__content\" id=\"\" data-role=\"content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv 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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 class=\"c-pdp__content\" id=\"\" data-role=\"content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product attribute description\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"value\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"c-pdp__info\" data-module_number=\"2\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"c-pdp__infoContainer o-grid\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"js-accTarger c-pdp__infoColWrapper\" style=\"display: block;\" 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\u003eThe Big Berkey system is also large enough to keep over a dozen people hydrated with purified water in emergency situations. Just be sure to use all four filters.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat You Get When Purchasing a Big Berkey directly from BerkeyFilters.com\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo Black Berkey Filters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlastic Spigot\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBerkey 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\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"c-pdp__infoContent\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e*Not yet available in Iowa or California*\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\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 class=\"c-pdp__infoMedia\" style=\"text-align: left;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"lazyload\" alt=\"Big Berkey Water Filter\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0167\/5480\/2788\/files\/Big-Berkey-Water-Filter-Dims-Sub.png\" style=\"float: none; margin-top: 120px;\" 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 class=\"lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0167\/5480\/2788\/files\/pdp-product-small.png?15502\" alt=\"Berkey Filters\"\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 class=\"lazyload\" title=\"Berke Fluoride Water Filter\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0167\/5480\/2788\/products\/Berkey-Fluoride-Filters_500x500.png?v=1616423797\" alt=\"Berkey Fluoride Water Filter\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\"\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 up to 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 class=\"c-pdpInfo__img\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.berkeyfilters.com\/products\/stainless-steel-spigot\" title=\"Stainless Steel Spigot Upgrade\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Berkey Filters Stainless Steel Spigot\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0167\/5480\/2788\/files\/bspigotAMZ_transparent_480x480.png?v=1592406559\" width=\"480x480\" height=\"480x480\" style=\"float: none;\"\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 title=\"Stainless Steel Spigot Upgrade\" href=\"https:\/\/www.berkeyfilters.com\/products\/stainless-steel-spigot\"\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 class=\"c-pdp__content\" id=\"\" data-role=\"content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product attribute specs\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"value\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"c-pdp__twoCol\" data-module_number=\"3\"\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 class=\"c-pdpSpecs__media\" style=\"text-align: left;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"c-pdpSpecs__mediaHead\" style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eBig Berkey\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cimg class=\"lazyload\" alt=\"Hero Image for the Big Berkey\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0167\/5480\/2788\/files\/big-berkey_large.png\" style=\"float: none; display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" 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$278 with 2 Black Berkey Filters (standard configuration)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e$388 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 title=\"California and Berkey Filters\" href=\"\/pages\/berkey-water-filter-faq#shipping_restrictions\" 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 class=\"lazyload\" title=\"Black Berkey Filter Elements\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0167\/5480\/2788\/files\/pdp-product-small.png?15502\" alt=\"Black Berkey Filters\"\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 title=\"What the Black Berkey Filters remove\" href=\"\/pages\/filtration-specifications\" 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. 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\u003ca title=\"Berkey Filters FAQ\" href=\"https:\/\/www.berkeyfilters.com\/pages\/berkey-filters-faqs\"\u003eClick here.\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\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\u003ca title=\"Berkey Filters FAQ\" href=\"https:\/\/www.berkeyfilters.com\/pages\/berkey-filters-faqs\"\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 class=\"c-pdp__content\" id=\"\" data-role=\"content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product attribute videos\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"value\"\u003e\u003ca title=\"Berkey Filters FAQ\" href=\"https:\/\/www.berkeyfilters.com\/pages\/berkey-filters-faqs\"\u003e\u003c!-- Compare --\u003e \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\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.

The Big Berkey system is also large enough to keep over a dozen people hydrated with purified water in emergency situations. Just be sure to use all four filters.

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 up to 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

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)

 

$278 with 2 Black Berkey Filters (standard configuration)

$388 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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