The Berkey Big Water filter is an efficient and robust gravity-fed system designed to purify any kind of water source. Its filters last long while the system itself can be easily assembled.
The Berkey Big Water filter can effectively eliminate chlorine, heavy metals and pathogenic bacteria while also eliminating toxins and parasites that might otherwise exist in water supplies.
Easy to Assemble
Berkey water filter systems are easy to assemble, ready for use in minutes and do not require tools or electricity for proper functioning. In fact, these filters may even save money over time by eliminating plastic water bottles altogether!
These gravity-powered filters can easily filter raw and untreated water sources such as remote lakes, streams and stagnant ponds – perfect for outdoor activities, emergencies and hostile environments where treated water may not be readily available.
The Black Berkey elements mechanically remove waterborne pathogens, chlorine, chloramines, heavy metals, pesticides, herbicides, VOC’s, methylcyclohexane-methane and gross alpha emitters while leaving beneficial minerals such as calcium and magnesium intact. They’re designed to be durable yet easy to maintain for optimal water quality.
Before beginning to assemble your Berkey, be sure to wash your hands and clean the workspace to ensure no harmful contaminants enter your drinking water supply. Place the spigot tube through one of the holes on the top chamber, followed by adding silicon gasket for watertight seal.
Easy to Clean
The Big Berkey water filter is a stainless steel marvel that removes contaminants from any source. Easy to assemble and clean, it works especially well in situations without electricity, treated water or plumbing infrastructure, plus its relatively affordable.
To properly maintain Black Berkey filters, first remove their elements and rinse them thoroughly in fresh, clean water before scrubbing with mild dish soap on sponge or soft cloth. Afterward, pour a small amount of vinegar into their container and leave for several hours to allow all elements to fully submerge in its soak solution.
Once rinsed, return the elements to their containers or bucket and rinse again using clean bleach-treated water before returning them back into your Berkey big water filter and priming its lower chamber – this will ensure they’re ready to use when necessary! For optimal performance, clean your Black Berkey elements at least every six months as this increases longevity; less frequent replacement will likely be necessary.
Long-Lasting
Berkey stands apart from most filtration systems by employing gravity. This ensures water molecules remain in constant contact with Black Berkey elements for an extended period of time and increases their capacity for capturing contaminants.
Black Berkey elements effectively remove pathogenic bacteria such as Raoultella terrigena and Giardia lamblia as well as surrogates such as VOCs, trihalomethanes, heavy metals, silt sediment and unpleasant tastes while leaving behind healthy minerals your body needs for proper functioning.
This lightweight and portable water system can easily be taken along for vacations, hunting and camping trips, college dorm rooms or used in hostile environments without electricity or treated water available. Its elegant high-grade polished 304 stainless steel design makes the system easy to keep clean and attractive to display; making these systems popular among disaster relief organizations who use them after natural disasters such as hurricanes, earthquakes or floods occur.
Economical
Berkey systems are stainless steel marvels that efficiently filter water of pathogens, heavy metals, chemicals, and more – while remaining affordable to run compared with pitcher filters – costing just 2 cents per gallon to deliver pure drinking water!
These water purifiers can be used for tap water, well water or lake/river water while camping or in an emergency situation – without needing power or access to an established water line connection. They’re compact enough to carry with you, easy to transport and require no special connection or power source for operation.
An additional great aspect of Berkey systems is their use of standard filters, making upgrading easier if desired. Repriming is required regularly and it can be hard to know exactly how much water is in the lower chamber without lifting and peering inside – however a sight glass spigot makes keeping track of your water levels easier.
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