For the size, functionality, and price, the Big Berkey Water Filter can’t be beat. It’s designed for an average sized household to have a steady supply of clean water to drink and it puts water filtration systems that you can buy at Wal-Mart and Target to shame. Brita and Pur filtration systems are designed to filter tap water only, but the Big Berkey water filter can do that and much, much more.
During emergency situations where you are responsible for 3 or more people, the Big Berkey Water Filter can supply you with clean water to drink. Each Berkey filter lasts 3,000 gallons; meaning that because the water filter uses two of these, you will dispense 6,000 gallons of water before you have to replace the filter units. It requires no electricity or water pressure to operate; it works off of gravity only and works very well, at that. It can remove bacteria, parasites, cysts, chemicals pesticides and herbicides, and get rid of unhealthy minerals like lead and mercury. Even filters that remove harmful fluoride added to municipal water supplies are available for purchase. Brita and Pur don’t offer that and even state that their filters will not remove “beneficial fluoride”.
Whether you’re looking for a superior water filtration system for your home for everyday use or if you’re planning on using it in case of an emergency that shuts off your supply of clean water, the Big Berkey is definitely what you need.
Product Specifications
Tank Capacity: 2.25 gallons
Filtering Speed: 3.5 gallons/hr; 7 gallons/hr with 4 Black Berkey filters
Designed To Serve: 1-4 people
Black Berkey Filter Lifespan: 3,000 gallons
