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Big Berkey Water Filter System w/2 Black & 2PF-2 Filters Purification elements
$ 233.37
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Description
Big Berkey Water Purifier w/2 Black & 2 PF-2 Fluoride FiltersProduct Description:
PF-2 (Fluoride) Flilters are in short supply they will be shipped separately
The Berkey stainless steel chambers are assembled in the USA from US and imported parts. The Black Berkey® Purification Elements are made and assembled in the USA.
The Big Berkey® System comes standard with 2 Black Berkey® Purification Elements, but can be expanded up to 4 elements
The versatile Big Berkey® System is ideal for small to medium families, and for use during travel, outdoor activities, or unexpected emergencies
Constructed of highly polished AISI 304 stainless steel
Storage capacity of about 2.25 gallons (8.5 liters)
Upper chamber nests within the lower chamber for transport and stands only 13" in height
Maximum Filters: 4 Black Berkey® Purification Elements (in upper chamber) can be installed
System includes upper and lower stainless steel chambers, 2 Black Berkey® Purification Elements (expandable up to 4), 1 stainless steel lid,1 spigot, rubber gasket to protect the base, 2 wingnuts, 2 washers, 1 priming button, and 2 blocking plugs
Height when in use: 19.25"
Diameter: 8.5"
Weight: 7 lbs emptyFor normal everyday use, this system easily serves: 1-4 people
Fully configured, this system can serve up to 85-170 people a day, during an emergency
Maximum Filtration Flow Rate:
Configured with two Black Berkey® Purification Elements, the Big Berkey® System can produce up to 3.5 gallons (13.3 liters) per hour
Configured with four Black Berkey® Purification Elements, the Big Berkey® System can produce up to 7.0 gallons (26.5 liters) per hour
Up to 4 Berkey PF-2™ Fluoride and Arsenic Reduction Filters may be installed in the lower chamber of this system if desired
Flow rate calculated with upper chamber full to top. Flow rate decreases as water level declines
PF2- flouride filters:
The PF-2™ Fluoride and Arsenic Reduction Filters are made and assembled in the USA
The Berkey PF-2™ Fluoride and Arsenic Reduction Elements adsorb the following unwanted elements found in drinking water:
Fluoride: Sodium Fluoride, Sodium Fluorosilicate, Fluorosilicic Acid (aka Hydrofluorosilic Acid)
Arsenic: V and pre-oxidized Arsenic III
Other residual heavy metal ions
Made from safe, non-leaching Polypropolene #5 that is BPA-free
Sold in a set of 2
Berkey PF-2™ Fluoride and Arsenic Reduction Elements are designed to be used in conjunction with the Black Berkey® Purification Elements only
Attach to the bottom of the Black Berkey® Purification Elements and sit in the lower chamber of the Berkey unit
Number of Berkey PF-2™ Elements in the bottom chamber must match the number of Black Berkey® Purification Elements in the top chamber; for example, 4 Black Berkey® Purification Elements would require 4 PF-2 Filters
Set of 2 Berkey PF-2™ Elements need replacement after 1000 gallons of use
The Berkey PF-2™ Fluoride and Arsenic Reduction Elements are covered under a six month warranty
2 Black Filters
The Black Berkey® Purification Elements are made and assembled in the USA
Black Berkey
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Purification Elements are the leader in gravity-fed water purification
The Black Berkey
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Purification Element formulation has been tested by State and EPA accredited laboratories to exceed NSF/ANSI Standard 53
Includes: Two 9" Black Berkey
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Purification Elements with 2 washers, 2 wing nuts, and 1 priming button
Installs in the upper chamber of any Berkey system. Elements can also be used to upgrade most other gravity-fed water filter systems
Sold as a set of 2 elements
Durability: Each Black Berkey
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Element is designed to purify approximately 3,000 gallons of water before needing replacement; 2 elements in a Berkey system will purify approximately 6,000 gallons of water before replacement is recommended
Re-cleanable and self-sterilizing during the life of the element
Elements come with a 2-year, pro-rated warranty