The Big Berkey is made by Doulton/British Berkefeld. An Emergency Water Filter system designed for use in situations where a reliable supply of treated drinking water is unavailable. This unit is constructed of high grade, polished stainless steel, making it hygienic, durable and easy to clean.
How It Works
The two piece housing is portable, stores easily and can be used virtually anywhere, anytime. The upper chamber is filled with water which gravity feeds through the filters into the lower chamber. An easy to turn On-Off spigot is used as the outflow tap.
The Heart of The System
The "Supersterasyl" ceramic filter elements can be stored indefinitely before first use. Supersterasyl filters, reduces up to 99.99% of particulates, cysts, parasites, and pathogenic bacteria including but not limited to E. Coli, Cryptosporidium, Giardia, and Salmonella Typhi. Additionally, these filters will reduce chlorine, rust, sediment and organic chemicals. With nominal particulate filtration rating efficiencies of >98% down to 0.2 microns (spectrum Labs), >99.9% at 0.5 microns and >99.99% at 0.9 microns, this is one powerful filter system.
Versatility
The durable ceramic filters can be cleaned over and over with a soft brush or Scotch Brite pad. The filter media in this product contains pure silver, an effective antimicrobial agent. The Big Berkey comes with four 9 inch Supersterasyl filters and two grommet plugs. The plugs can be used to block the top canister orifice giving the consumer the option to utilize 2 filters in use and the other two as spare. Each filter element will provide efficient filtration from 2,600 gallons to 15,0000 gallons depending on water quality.
It's That Simple!
Detailed assembly and operating instructions are included. No tools required!
| Specifications |
SS-4X4 |
Big Berkey |
| No. of Filter Elements - (Size) |
4 - (7 inch) |
4 - (9 inch) |
| Approx. Capacity in quarts(gallons) |
9 (2.25 gal) |
9 (2.25 gal) |
| Aprox. Output/24 hrs (gallons) |
24 |
up to 30 |
| Height x Width (inches) |
20 X 8.5 |
20 X 8.5 |
| Empty Weight w/ 4 filters |
7.5 lbs |
9.5 lbs |
| Filter Life(gallons) |
2,600 gal. to 15,000 gal. dependent on water quality |
This product is not available for shipment to California and Iowa.
