Big Berkey® System - 2.25 Gallon- Big Berkey Canada
$529.00
The Big Berkey® System- 72hours.ca is Canada's leading source for Big Berkey
The Big Berkey® System - 2.25 Gallon is the most popular and versatile system amongst all the Berkey® Systems. The Big Berkey® System - 2.25 Gallon is not only for the home but also great to have for outdoor activities. Utilize any natural water source with a Big Berkey® System - 2.25 Gallon to obtain the best tasting and purest filtered drinking water possible through a natural purification method instead of using chemicals or complicated processes. Big Berkey® System - 2.25 Gallon are capable of purifying untreated water from sources such as rivers, lakes, streams, and wells. Perfect for any unexpected emergency situations
The Big Berkey® System - 2.25 Gallon has two configurations:
- - Big Berkey® System - 2.25 Gallon with 2 Black Berkey® Purification Element
- - Big Berkey® System - 2.25 Gallon with 4 Black Berkey® Purification Element
Black Berkey® Purification Elements
All Berkey stainless steel systems come standard with Black Berkey® Purification Elements and are the leader in gravity-fed water purification. The Black Berkey® Purification Element formulation has been tested by State and EPA accredited laboratories to exceed NSF/ANSI Standard 53 and will purify approximately 6,000 gallons of water before replacement is recommended when used as a pair.
Berkey PF-2™ Fluoride and Arsenic Reduction Elements (Sold Separately)
Made from safe, non-leaching Polypropylene #5 that is BPA-free, the Berkey PF-2™ Fluoride and Arsenic Reduction Elements are the perfect add-ons to help adsorb the Fluoride, Arsenic and other residual heavy metal ions found in drinking water. Sold in sets of 2 and attach to the bottom of the Black Berkey® Purification Elements and sit in the lower chamber of the Berkey unit.
Berkey® Standard Spigot
All Berkey stainless steel systems come standard with an FDA approved, BPA free polypropylene spigot; in case of loss or damage, this item may be purchased individually as a replacement and available in Berkey Stainless Steel™ Spigot.
Included in the box:
- [1] Upper and lower chambers
- [2] Black Berkey® Purification Elements
- [1] Stainless steel lid, knob and screw
- [1] Berkey® Standard Spigot
- [2] Stainless System White Blocking Plugs
- [2] Washers
- [1] Priming button
Berkey® stainless steel chambers are assembled in the USA from the US and imported parts. Black Berkey® Purification Elements are made and assembled in the USA.
About The Big Berkey® System - 2.25 Gallon
The 2.25 gallon Big Berkey® System comes standard with 2 Black Berkey® Purification Elements and is ideal for 1-4 people for everyday use. The Big Berkey® System - 2.25 Gallon comes standard with 2 Black Berkey® Purification Elements but can be expanded up to 4 elements
- - Storage Capacity: 2.25 gallons/ 8.5 Litres of purified water
- - Maximum Filtration Flow Rate:
- Configured with 2 Black Berkey® Purification Elements, the Big Berkey® System can produce up to 3.5 gallons (13.3 Litres) of purified water per hour
- Configured with 4 Black Berkey® Purification Elements, the Big Berkey® System can produce up to 7 gallons (26.5 Litres) of purified water per hour
- - Up to 4 Berkey PF-2™ Fluoride and Arsenic Reduction Elements may be installed in the lower chamber of this system if desired
- - Height when in use: 19.25" (48.89 cm)
- - Diameter: 8.5" (21.59 cm)
- - Shipping weight: approximately 7 lbs.
- - AISI 304 stainless steel construction
*Flow rate is calculated with the upper chamber full to the top. Flow rate decreases as water level declines.
How To Assemble The Big Berkey® System
- Extreme cleanliness is important. Wash hands and system before proceeding to assure that contamination of the components does not take place during assembly.
- Remove the purification element and parts from their protective packaging, checking each item against the provided list.
- Prime Black Berkey® Purification Elements (click here to download instructions for priming elements).
- Place the large sealing washer over the threaded portion of the element.
- Place the element into the hole in the base of the upper chamber.
- Secure element in the chamber base by screwing on the wingnut onto the threaded mount.
- Place the upper chamber onto the lower chamber and place lid in position.
See Video below on how to Assemble a Berkey® Water Purification System or click here to download instructions.
How To Assemble And Prime Black Berkey® purification elements.
Assembly Instructions:
- Wash hands before proceeding to ensure that contamination of filter system components does not take place during assembly.
- Remove parts from their protective packaging, checking items against contents list.
- Prime Black Berkey® purification elements. See instructions below under Priming Prime Black Berkey® purification elements.
- Place the large sealing washer over the threaded mount of the Black Berkey® purification element.
- Place the threaded mount stem into the hole in the interior base of the upper chamber.
- Secure element in the base of the chamber by screwing the wing nut onto the threaded mount. Repeat #3- #6 until all elements have been installed.
Priming Berkey® purification elements:
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