The Berkey® stainless steel chambers are assembled in the USA from US and imported parts. The Black Berkey® Purification Elements are made and assembled in the USA.
- The Berkey® System comes standard with 2 Black Berkey® Purification Elements, but can be expanded up to 4, 6 or 8 elements
- The versatile Berkey® System is ideal for all size families and up to large groups, and for use during travel, outdoor activities, emergencies and every day usage
- Constructed of highly polished AISI 304 stainless steel
- Storage capacity of between appx. 2.25 to 6 gallons
- Upper chamber nests within the lower chamber for transport and storage
- System includes upper and lower stainless steel chambers, 2 Black Berkey® Purification Elements (expandable up to 4), 1 stainless steel lid,1 spigot, rubber gasket to protect the base, 2 wingnuts, 2 washers, 1 priming button, and 2 blocking plugs
- Fully configured, this system can serve up to 85-170 people a day, during an emergency
- Maximum Filtration Flow Rate:
- Configured with two Black Berkey® Purification Elements, the Berkey® System can produce up to 3.5 gallons (13.3 liters) per hour
- Configured with four Black Berkey® Purification Elements, the Berkey® System can produce up to 7.0 gallons (26.5 liters) per hour
- The Berkey PF-2™ Fluoride and Arsenic Reduction Filters may be installed in the lower chamber of this system if desired
Flow rate calculated with upper chamber full to top. Flow rate decreases as water level declines