Big Berkey – “Go Green” A Smart Choice for You and the Environment

The Big Berkey non-electric gravity feed water filtration system is perfect for the environment, perfect for you and your loved ones. The Big Berkey can help you reduce you carbon footprint by eliminating the need for bottled water, a wasteful and environmentally unfriendly solution. 1.5 million tons of oil were used to produce the plastic bottles that contain a ridiculously small amount of an exorbitantly priced commodity – water, 85% of those bottles end up in landfills, add to that the Berkey water purifier uses no electricity – what a great feature – and you have a no-brainer?  Whatever your reason for buying the Big Berkey today – your good health, the welfare of those you care for, being prepared for an emergency or concern for the environment, you will feel like you’ve made a wise consumer choice. We guarantee it with 60 day ironclad guarantee.

The Big Berkey Water Purification System comes with two Black Berkey Filters. It has a storage capacity of 2.1 gallons and can filter up to 3.5 gallons per hour of safe drinking water.

Specifications :

Weight: 8 pounds
Length: 18"
Width: 0"
Height: 8"

Its stainless steel construction and easy to assemble design has made it the choice of thousands, including missionaries, campers, home owners, emergency agencies and the preparedness community.

The "Big Berkey" is compact and easily portable (only 12" tall when not in use) and features two Black Berkey water purification elements that remove bacteria, chemicals, pollutants and sediment, odors and bad taste.

In fact the Berkefeld "Standard" model and the Big Berkey are identical except for the filter elements. The Standard model uses 7" Super Sterasyl filter elements and this Big Berkey uses two 9" Black Berkey Purification Elements. The larger filter element size results in up to a 25% increase in daily water filtration and up to 30% increase in the life of the filter elements.

Filter Life

Each filter element will provide efficient water filtration between 3,400 gallons to 19,500 gallons, depending on water quality.

• Heavily contaminated water would result in shorter filter element use, i.e. swamp water, filthy river water or heavily chlorinated* water.
• Filtering cleaner water, such as clear lake or stream water, snow or rain results in longer filter use.

*Chlorination levels vary greatly from area to area and may vary daily in the same water system.

Many users of British Berkefeld filters will purchase one or more spare filter elements, just in case one of the durable filter elements accidentally becomes damaged by negligence at some future date.

For generations, health-conscious people around the world have recognized that the foundation to a healthy life and healthy body is clean, fresh drinking water. This important essential element is the basis for enjoying your longest, healthiest life.  No amount of vitamins or supplements can substitute for the vital life-sustaining properties found in nourishing, healthful drinking water.  It is truly the foundation of life.

Unfortunately, securing your access to good tasting, sparkling, wholesome drinking water can be harder than you might expect.  Water is often laced with chlorine, lead, high levels of harmful bacteria, and other unwanted chemicals and contaminants.  Frequently these produce unpleasant tastes and odors.  Even bottled water can contain these same contaminants, and moreover it is very expensive.  Other filtration systems are inferior. Most do not remove pathogenic bacteria and many remove the beneficial minerals that your body needs.

Perhaps that’s why Berkey® systems have long been recognized as the world’s ultimate in water purification.  This simple, highly effective method of using gravity was developed almost 200 years ago... yet it still produces some of the finest, most healthful drinking water available.

FILTER ASSEMBLY

Assembles in less than 10 minutes and with no tools!

1. Remove the filter elements and parts from their protective packaging, checking each item against the diagram. Note: The number of filter elements supplied will depend on the type of unit ordered:
   • Standard Berkey: 4 Filter Elements
   • Big Berkey: 4 Filter Elements
   • Imperial Berkey: 6 Filter Elements
   • Crown Berkey: 8 Filter Elements
2. Extreme cleanliness is important. Wash hands before proceeding. Assure that contamination of the components does not take place during assembly.
3. Fit the knob (1) onto the lid (2) by inserting the screw (3) up through the hole in the lid and screwing on the knob. Hand tighten only.
4. Place the large sealing washer (10) over the threaded part of the filter element (5).
5. Place the element (5) into the hole in the base of the upper chamber (4).
6. Secure element in the chamber base by screwing on the wing nut (11) onto the threaded mount. Repeat #5 & #6 until all filter elements have been installed. Hand tighten only.
7. Place one small washer (8) onto the threaded part of the outlet spigot (7).
8. Insert thread of spigot (7) through hole in the side of the lower chamber (6). Place the second small washer (8) over the thread within the chamber and secure in place with the nut (9). Tighten securely by hand only.
9. Put the upper chamber (4) on top of the lower chamber (6) and place lid (2) in position.

OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS

1. Ensure that the spigot (7) is in the "OFF" position.
2. CONDITION FILTERS:
   Wipe the ceramic dust from the outer surfaces of the filter elements with a damp cloth. Fill upper chamber (4) fully with cold or room temperature water and cover with lid (2). Allow all water to gravity filter into lower chamber. Open the spigot to allow all water to run to waste. Allow filters to stand unused overnight. Refill upper chamber again with water and open spigot for two minutes and allow water to run to waste.
3. The British Berkefeld ® water filter is now ready to use.

Note: If the filters are left to stand for more than 3 days, then it is recommended that water be run to waste for 1 minute before using. When installing filter elements for the first time or replacing a used element with a new one, it is important to condition the new filters using the above procedure.