Big Berkey Water filter DAMAGED 8.5L

Big Berkey Water filter DAMAGED - same great performance, special price!
Damaged Berkey systems are supplied with the same and whole new Black Berkey filter elements. Damage occurred during the manufacturing process and may be scratches, dents, stains or discolouration on the casing (the upper and lower stainless steel chambers) AND it involves light damage. The Big Berkey Water Filter DAMAGED are marked by a "B" stamped on the upper and lower stainless steel chambers, indicating that NO warranty applies to cosmetic defects of the chambers. On all other parts (including the Black Berkey purification elements) the standard warranty does, of course, apply.
 

Information about the Big Berkey Water filter

Berkey is one of the best-selling brands of water filters and purification systems around the world and is recommended by several health magazines, laboratories and independent health websites. There are millions of satisfied customers around the world.

Berkey water filters filter out more than 99.9% of chlorine, viruses, bacteria, cysts, drug residues, parasites and dangerous chemical contaminants. Heavy metals are filtered out for 95% (up to almost 100% even with fluoride and arsenic filters). This preserves the essential minerals your body needs.

The Big Berkey water filter comes with 2 original Black Berkey filter elements and can be extended to four elements. Black Berkey filter elements use the latest technological developments in water purification. Berkey water filters are therefore considered the best and most durable water filtration systems on the market and are the best-performing portable water filters. The Black Berkey filter elements have been tested by an independent laboratory according to NSF/ANSI standards 42 and 53. See the laboratory report for more details.

The unit has a capacity for about 8.5 litres of water, more than enough for most needs. You can use the Black Berkey filter elements for several years, which means you'll quickly earn back the unit compared to other brands of water filters.

The casing is made of polished stainless steel (304), which is the longest lasting stainless steel on the market. Stainless for life.
 

Features Big Berkey Water filter

• The ideal water filter for the home. Suitable for use by 1-4 people
• Filters out viruses, bacteria, cysts and parasites for more than 99.9%
• Filters out pesticides and drug residues so well that it is no longer measurable
• Filters out heavy metals for more than 95% (up to almost 100% even with fluoride and arsenic filters)
• Easy to use
• Capacity for 8.5 litres
• Supplied as standard with 2 Black Berkey filter elements
• Expandable up to 4 Black Berkey filter elements
• Each Black Berkey element filters up to 11,350 litres of water
• Highly durable, polished AISI 304 stainless steel
• Filters 13.3 litres per hour with 2 elements
• Filters 26.6 litres per hour with 4 elements
• Height: 50 cm
• Diameter: 21.5 cm

Box contents

The box of the Big Berkey water filter includes: 2 stainless steel chambers (top and bottom), 2 Black Berkey filter elements, 1 stainless steel lid, 1 plastic tap (with mounting hardware), 2 wing nuts (for Black Berkey filter elements), 2 washers (for Black Berkey filter elements), 1 priming button (to prime Black Berkey filter elements) and 2 blocking plugs (to fill the free holes, which can thus be used to expand the water filter with additional Black Berkey filter elements).
 

Installation

You can easily assemble the Big Berkey in minutes without tools. The first step in preparing a Berkey water filter is priming Black Berkey filter elements. It is important that this is done properly, otherwise purifying the water will take a very long time. For all information on Berkey water filters, please refer to our library, which includes manuals, instructional videos and answers to frequently asked questions. Should priming with the tap fail, a primer set order from us.