British Berkefeld Water filter 8.5L

The British Berkefeld Water Filter 8.5L is a compact and portable gravity water filter system, complete with 2 Ultra Sterasyl (formerly ATC Super Sterasyl) filter elements for reducing common contaminants (including bacteria, cysts, algae, drug residues, microplastics, sand, sediment, heavy metals (including lead)) and chlorine. The ideal solution for clean filtered drinking water from the tap or on the go. British Berkefeld water filters are also used, among others, by the Red Cross, Unicef and other aid organisations to ensure sufficient safe drinking water in emergency areas.
 

Information about the British Berkefeld Water filter 8.5L

The British Berkefeld Water Filter 8.5L is the ideal solution in providing clean and safe drinking water while travelling, in locations with an unreliable supply of safe drinking water or where there is no pressure on a reliable water supply. Suitable for at home, at the campsite, for example, or in the event of an emergency.
This water filter needs no power or other drive. You simply place it on your countertop or on a table or cabinet, fill it with water and the water flows by gravity to the lower part. Then tap the water out of the lower container very easily.

The British Berkefeld Water Filter 8.5L is so powerful, they are capable of effortlessly purifying water from the ground, river or ditch into safe drinking water. More than 99.99% of bacteria are stopped by the filters! Also, this water filter filters lead and other heavy metals from the water!

Three models are available: British Berkefeld Water filter 6L, British Berkefeld Water filter 8.5L and British Berkefeld Water filter 12L. The filter performance of all models is similar, the difference is in the weight and size of the water filter and the size of the filtered water reservoir.

The British Berkefeld Water Filter 8.5L has a capacity for about 8.5 litres of water and comes standard with 2 Ultra Sterasyl (formerly ATC Super Sterasyl) filter elements. These last for 6 months or 3000 litres in total. Each filter element can purify about 20 litres per 24-hour period.

The casing is made of high-quality polished stainless steel.
 

Features British Berkefeld Water filter 8.5L

• The ideal water filter for the home. Suitable for use by 1-4 people
• Filters bacteria, cysts, algae, medicine residues, microplastics, sand, sediment, heavy metals (including lead) and chlorine, among others
• Easy to use
• Capacity for 8.5 litres
• Supplied as standard with 2 Ultra Sterasyl (formerly ATC Super Sterasyl) filter elements
• Expandable up to and available with 4 filter elements
• Each British Berkefeld filter element filters up to 1,500 litres of water (or up to 6 months)
• The British Berkefeld filter elements should be changed every 6 months
• High-grade polished stainless steel
• Filters approximately 3 litres per hour with 2 elements
• Filters approximately 6 litres per hour with 4 elements
• Height: 49 cm
• Diameter: 21 cm
• Weight: 3.5 kg

What's in the box?

✓ British Berkefeld Water filter 8.5L - two bins & a lid
✓ Desired filter elements with washers and wing nuts
✓ 2x Blocking plugs (already installed in the two remaining holes)
✓ Plastic tap tap
✓ Manual
 

Installation

You can easily assemble the British Berkefeld Water Filter 8.5L in a few minutes, without tools. Make sure you thoroughly clean the containers, lid and tap (CAUTION! NOT the filter elements) beforehand with warm water and detergent (preferably a mild and natural detergent). Rinse these parts well to avoid soap residue. Only briefly rinse the filter elements under a cold tap to remove the production dust. Then place the filter elements in the upper container and fill the upper container with water. Let the water run through, the filter speed will increase as the filter elements slowly fill with water. Still throw away the first running water (or give to the plants). Then you are ready to use!
 

Maintenance tips

You can simply clean the containers, lid and tap of the British Berkefeld water filter with warm water with detergent (preferred: mild and natural detergent). Make sure you clean everything thoroughly (focus also on the edges) and rinse well, so that no soap residue remains. Depending on which water is being purified, you can vary from weekly to monthly cleaning.
The Ultra Sterasyl (formerly ATC Super Sterasyl) filter elements or Ultra Fluoride filter elements are best cleaned once a month with an abrasive sponge under running cold water. This will remove the layer of deposits created by the substances removed from the water and the filter elements will flow better again. Again: depending on which water is being purified, you may be able to clean more often than once a month.