---
product_id: 772354027
title: "Big Berkey Gravity-Fed Water Filter with 2 Black Berkey Purification Elements"
brand: "berkey"
price: "¥185548"
currency: JPY
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 8
category: "Berkey"
url: https://www.desertcart.jp/products/772354027-big-berkey-gravity-fed-water-filter-with-2-black-berkey
store_origin: JP
region: Japan
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# 22,700L filter lifespan 8.5L capacity 99.999% virus & bacteria removal Big Berkey Gravity-Fed Water Filter with 2 Black Berkey Purification Elements

**Brand:** berkey
**Price:** ¥185548
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 💧 Drink Boldly, Live Purely — The Ultimate Gravity-Fed Water Filter

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Big Berkey Gravity-Fed Water Filter with 2 Black Berkey Purification Elements by berkey
- **How much does it cost?** ¥185548 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.jp](https://www.desertcart.jp/products/772354027-big-berkey-gravity-fed-water-filter-with-2-black-berkey)

## Best For

- berkey enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted berkey brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Built to Last:** Each pair of Black Berkey elements purifies up to 22,700 liters, delivering ultra-economical, long-term use.
- • **Sleek & Portable:** Compact 50cm tall stainless steel system fits stylishly on your countertop or campsite.
- • **Trusted & Tested:** Independently lab-verified filtration performance ensures you drink with confidence every time.
- • **Next-Level Filtration:** Removes over 99.999% of viruses, bacteria, heavy metals, pharmaceuticals, and more for truly clean water.
- • **Pure Hydration, Anywhere:** Gravity-fed design means no electricity or plumbing—perfect for home, travel, or emergencies.

## Overview

The Big Berkey Gravity-Fed Water Filter features an 8.5-liter stainless steel system equipped with two Black Berkey Purification Elements that remove over 99.999% of viruses, bacteria, heavy metals, pharmaceuticals, and other contaminants. Portable and electricity-free, it supports up to four purification elements for increased flow and lasts up to 22,700 liters per filter pair. Independently tested and designed for both everyday use and extreme conditions, it delivers clean, great-tasting water wherever you go.

## Description

Product description Included in the box: ● Upper and lower stainless steel chambers ● 2 Black Berkey Purification Elements ● 1 stainless steel lid, knob and screw ● 1 spigot, rubber gasket to protect the base ● 2 wing nuts, 2 washers ● 1 priming button ● 2 blocking plugs Berkey Systems are Made for the Extreme... Portable Berkey systems equipped with Black Berkey Purification Elements are a powerful, convenient and reliable water purification solution for outdoor recreation, emergency and survival situations. ...And Also Enjoyed Every Day Berkey systems are the leading gravity-fed water purification solution for outdoor enthusiasts, self-reliant homes, missionaries abroad, relief organizations and health-aware individuals and families around the world. Gravity-Fed Water Filters and Purifiers Outdoor systems, including the Sport Berkey Bottle, Go Berkey Kit, Travel Berkey System, and Berkey Light System are great for camping, hiking, travel, and exploring the great outdoors. Multi-use stainless steel systems are great for virtually any use, whether they are on your kitchen countertop or by the campsite. Berkey stainless steel chambers are assembled in the USA from US and imported parts. Black Berkey Purification Elements are made and assembled in the USA. Please note, labeling may vary to fulfill orders during periods of heavy demand. Legal Disclaimer * Flow rates are calculated with upper chamber full to top. The flow rate decreases as the water level declines. As it is impractical to keep the upper chamber completely full at all times, the flow rates are in practice less than the stated optimal rate.

Review: No More Lead and Chlorine and the Water Tastes Great!!! - I live in London (where water is said to have passed through many people before it got to you) in a Victorian terrace house that is divided into flats. I can't replace the lead water supply pipe from the street as the owner of the flat above me lives abroad and can't be bothered with the expense of replacing the pipe. The water from my kitchen tap has always tasted unpleasant and, with the added lead issue, it ended with my dental hygienist telling me I was far too dehydrated. She told me to get a water filter and so I went with a Berkey, as I wanted something that stands alone and doesn't involve complicated machinery under the sink. Also, I liked the idea that it was gravity-fed and didn't require electricity to work, unlike water distilling machines. I have to say that I am incredibly impressed with the result. They are finding plastic particles in mountain streams in Scotland and the Lake District, so no water in the UK can be considered "100% pure" but with my Berkey the filtered water has no taste of chlorine and no "mankiness" in general. The other day, I drank a glass of water from the kitchen tap without thinking and the horrible taste of it was a shock. I used to have to drink tea and coffee to mask the taste but now I have at least one glass of filtered water for every tea or coffee that I drink and I'm feeling and looking better for it. I still use the kitchen tap for the washing up and cleaning but for everything else, drinking and cooking, I use water from my Berkey. Lead pipes... copper pipes... plastic pipes... they will all have issues and the information that comes with the filter tells us that the Berkey can filter approximately 99% of pollutants (please check the info for the actual details), so I will be having a Berkey in my kitchen at any future property that I move to, even if I'm living in a less-polluted part of the country like Dartmoor. I have a couple of caveats. I have only had my Berkey for a couple of months, so I don't know how easy it is to clean the ceramic filters and I don't know how often they need to be replaced. As we saw with the Volkswagen "Diesel-gate" scandal, it is common practice for companies to be "economical with the actualité" and the filters may have to be replaced earlier than the company says. I won't know for a year or two or three. However, for clean, potable, odour-free water...? In my experience, the Berkey has genuinely been worth the initial expense (it has been cheaper than paying a builder to dig up my front yard and replace the feeder pipe) and I won't balk at the expense of getting new filters when the time comes. Other people who have purchased it complain that not all the water drains from the tanks due to how the ceramic filters and the spigot are placed but I have no issue with this. The small amount of unfiltered water that can't drain out of the top tank is poured into the sink and the small amount of filtered water in the bottom tank gets poured into a jug I keep in the fridge. It's very easy to manage. I just need to add that the advice on assembling the Berkey isn't very clear, especially the part about how you "prime" the ceramic filters. So I recommend that you look at videos on YouTube where people show you how to do it. Once the details are clear, it takes just a few minutes. BTW, after having my Berkey for 3 months, my dental hygienist is really impressed with the results. I am now properly hydrated and the water I drink has less calcium in it thanks to the Berkey, so I have much less tartar on my teeth than I used to.
Review: High quality item with significant benefits - We have had the Berkey for long enough to write an initial review, I will update it after a couple of months. The reason I wanted to get this review out quickly was in response to some negative points in another review which almost stopped us choosing the Berkey. I found the Berkey easy to set up and the filters easy to prime. Just follow the instructions and be patient, it does take a bit of time to get the filters ready but they are worth this effort. The spigot does require a bit of adjustment, the instructions call for you to hand tighten, then to hold the attachment nut while turning the spigot a quarter turn, it’s all in the interpretation, for me I clearly did not tighten enough initially, but this only required one adjustment to get water tight. The filters and the spigot placement do allow some still water to sit and the bottom of both tanks. This is not a problem as every time you fill the top tank the water mixes, further with two people using the Berkey daily you will need to top the tank up daily so the water never has a chance to become ‘stale’. Remember the filters remove almost all the things that would hasten the water deteriorating. Further, the market the Berkey was designed to service includes areas where there is a high probability of solid material being in the water, the Berkey is designed to allow this material to settle onto the bottom of the top tank without getting to the filters giving them a much longer life. This is not something we experience in the UK, it is something you would experience in rural areas of the States and Central America. The solid stainless steel tank and lid keep sunlight from affecting the water quality. The fitting of the spigot is just good practice, can’t really give a specific reasion, but again each time you fill the Berkey water mixes as it falls into the holding tank. I would recommend you consider the optional site glass spigot to avoid overfilling and highly recommend the optional stand as it does make using the Berkey more convenient. I support Berkey not including either as it would move the price upwards and thus make it harder for some families to purchase one. Overall I really appreciate the design and quality of the material used to make a very high quality water system. The processed weather is very good and the cost reasonable when you consider how much it costs to run some other jug filters. This is a high quality item and in my view worth the price, I highly recommend the Berkey to you.

## Features

- 8.5 LITRE CAPACITY The portable Big Berkey Purification System effortlessly purifies water for about 1 to 4 people each day. Add additional Black Berkey Purification Elements (the Big Berkey System can hold a maximum of four) to increase the flow rate. The system is just 50 cm tall and 22 cm in diameter. POWERFUL PURIFICATION Berkey systems equipped with Black Berkey Purification Elements purify water, not just filter it, by removing greater than 99.999 percent of viruses and greater than 99.9999 percent of pathogenic bacteria, while also removing or dramatically reducing protozoa (such as giardia and cryptosporidium), trihalomethanes, inorganic minerals, heavy metals (including arsenic, lead, mercury, chromium), pharmaceutical drugs (including caffeine, Acetaminophen, Ibuprofen, Progesterone, Triclosan), pesticides, VOCs, petroleum products (including gasoline, diesel, crude oil, kerosene, mineral spirits, refined oil), perfluorinated chemicals, rust, silt, sediment, and even radiologicals.
- ECONOMICAL, LONG-LASTING A pair of Black Berkey Purification Elements lasts for up to 22,700 litres before needing replacement. Each additional pair of elements (sold separately) adds an additional 22,700 litres of purification power to your system. Black Berkey Purification Elements average less than half a penny per litre of purified water.
- NDEPENDENT TESTING Berkey by NMCL uses several independent third-party labs to test a broad range of potential contaminants and conducts Extreme Testing for lead and PFCs in order to show the effectiveness of our Black Berkey Purification Elements.
- DRINK CONFIDENTLY VIRTUALLY ANYWHERE No electricity, tools or plumbing required. Travel the world, prepare for emergencies, and take control of your family’s everyday drinking water with your Berkey gravity-fed water filtration system with Black Berkey purification elements. Enjoy delicious, nourishing water from the leader in gravity-fed water solutions.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B00CYW3EVO |
| Best Sellers Rank | 751,163 in Home & Kitchen ( See Top 100 in Home & Kitchen ) 74 in Chillers & Water Fountains |
| Brand | Berkey |
| Capacity | 8.5 litres |
| Container Type | Dispenser |
| Customer Reviews | 4.4 out of 5 stars 3,832 Reviews |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00197644669424 |
| Included Components | filtration system |
| Included components | filtration system |
| Installation Type | Freestanding |
| Item Dimensions L x W x H | 21.6L x 21.6W x 48.9H centimetres |
| Item Weight | 0.01 Ounces |
| Manufacturer | Berkey |
| Material | Chromium |
| Material Type | Chromium |
| Maximum Flow Rate | 26.49 Litres Per Hour |
| Model Name | BER-BU2 |
| Model Number | BK4X2-BB |
| Other Special Features of the Product | Portable |
| Power Source | Gravity-Fed |
| Product dimensions | 21.6L x 21.6W x 48.9H centimetres |
| Purification Method | Activated Carbon |
| Special feature | Portable |
| Supported Water TDS Level Maximum (PPM) | 300 |
| UPC | 197644669424 |
| Upper Temperature Rating | 1 Degrees Celsius |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Berkey
- **Special feature:** Portable
- **Product dimensions:** 21.6L x 48.9W x 21.6H centimetres
- **Package information:** Dispenser
- **Installation type:** Countertop
- **Power source:** Non electric
- **Item weight:** 0.01 Ounces
- **Model name:** BER-BU2
- **Maximum flow rate:** 26.49 Litres Per Hour
- **Upper temperature rating:** 1 Degrees Celsius

## Images

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## Questions & Answers

**Q: Does it filter out fluoride also? Thank you.**
A: Hi Zanna, the Black Berkey filters do not, but you can add the PF-2 Filters to the setup to take care of fluoride and also arsenic

**Q: so whats difference between this one and the one whichs costs £109?**
A: Most likely the filters. The Berkey Black filters clean an insane amount of chemicals, pesticides, viruses, bacteria etc and are not cheap.  Check out what filters come with the cheaper one and then see if you’re getting you money’s worth. I think the Berkey Black filters fit in the cheaper one but you’d need to check that before purchasing. I’ve had my Big Berkey with the Black filters for 18 months or so and it looks like new. The quality is 2nd to none imho. The only thing I changed was buying a stainless steel tap rather than using the supplied plastic one.

**Q: What are the filters made of?**
A: Its best that you ask New Millenium Concepts but its a bit of a trade secret! It definitely has carbon and silver impregnation, and I'm sure the PF-2 Fluoride add ons use activated alumina but we don't get this level of spec from the manufacturer. The most important thing is that they pass NSF or equivalent material extraction tests so you can be sure nothing is introduced into the water by the filters

**Q: Has the problem with the black filters breaking been resolved ?? Can you buy the big berkey with the ceramic filters**
A: Both are very fragile and you can buy doulton atc candles to do in it

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ No More Lead and Chlorine and the Water Tastes Great!!!
*by V***L on 10 August 2018*

I live in London (where water is said to have passed through many people before it got to you) in a Victorian terrace house that is divided into flats. I can't replace the lead water supply pipe from the street as the owner of the flat above me lives abroad and can't be bothered with the expense of replacing the pipe. The water from my kitchen tap has always tasted unpleasant and, with the added lead issue, it ended with my dental hygienist telling me I was far too dehydrated. She told me to get a water filter and so I went with a Berkey, as I wanted something that stands alone and doesn't involve complicated machinery under the sink. Also, I liked the idea that it was gravity-fed and didn't require electricity to work, unlike water distilling machines. I have to say that I am incredibly impressed with the result. They are finding plastic particles in mountain streams in Scotland and the Lake District, so no water in the UK can be considered "100% pure" but with my Berkey the filtered water has no taste of chlorine and no "mankiness" in general. The other day, I drank a glass of water from the kitchen tap without thinking and the horrible taste of it was a shock. I used to have to drink tea and coffee to mask the taste but now I have at least one glass of filtered water for every tea or coffee that I drink and I'm feeling and looking better for it. I still use the kitchen tap for the washing up and cleaning but for everything else, drinking and cooking, I use water from my Berkey. Lead pipes... copper pipes... plastic pipes... they will all have issues and the information that comes with the filter tells us that the Berkey can filter approximately 99% of pollutants (please check the info for the actual details), so I will be having a Berkey in my kitchen at any future property that I move to, even if I'm living in a less-polluted part of the country like Dartmoor. I have a couple of caveats. I have only had my Berkey for a couple of months, so I don't know how easy it is to clean the ceramic filters and I don't know how often they need to be replaced. As we saw with the Volkswagen "Diesel-gate" scandal, it is common practice for companies to be "economical with the actualité" and the filters may have to be replaced earlier than the company says. I won't know for a year or two or three. However, for clean, potable, odour-free water...? In my experience, the Berkey has genuinely been worth the initial expense (it has been cheaper than paying a builder to dig up my front yard and replace the feeder pipe) and I won't balk at the expense of getting new filters when the time comes. Other people who have purchased it complain that not all the water drains from the tanks due to how the ceramic filters and the spigot are placed but I have no issue with this. The small amount of unfiltered water that can't drain out of the top tank is poured into the sink and the small amount of filtered water in the bottom tank gets poured into a jug I keep in the fridge. It's very easy to manage. I just need to add that the advice on assembling the Berkey isn't very clear, especially the part about how you "prime" the ceramic filters. So I recommend that you look at videos on YouTube where people show you how to do it. Once the details are clear, it takes just a few minutes. BTW, after having my Berkey for 3 months, my dental hygienist is really impressed with the results. I am now properly hydrated and the water I drink has less calcium in it thanks to the Berkey, so I have much less tartar on my teeth than I used to.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ High quality item with significant benefits
*by B***O on 26 September 2018*

We have had the Berkey for long enough to write an initial review, I will update it after a couple of months. The reason I wanted to get this review out quickly was in response to some negative points in another review which almost stopped us choosing the Berkey. I found the Berkey easy to set up and the filters easy to prime. Just follow the instructions and be patient, it does take a bit of time to get the filters ready but they are worth this effort. The spigot does require a bit of adjustment, the instructions call for you to hand tighten, then to hold the attachment nut while turning the spigot a quarter turn, it’s all in the interpretation, for me I clearly did not tighten enough initially, but this only required one adjustment to get water tight. The filters and the spigot placement do allow some still water to sit and the bottom of both tanks. This is not a problem as every time you fill the top tank the water mixes, further with two people using the Berkey daily you will need to top the tank up daily so the water never has a chance to become ‘stale’. Remember the filters remove almost all the things that would hasten the water deteriorating. Further, the market the Berkey was designed to service includes areas where there is a high probability of solid material being in the water, the Berkey is designed to allow this material to settle onto the bottom of the top tank without getting to the filters giving them a much longer life. This is not something we experience in the UK, it is something you would experience in rural areas of the States and Central America. The solid stainless steel tank and lid keep sunlight from affecting the water quality. The fitting of the spigot is just good practice, can’t really give a specific reasion, but again each time you fill the Berkey water mixes as it falls into the holding tank. I would recommend you consider the optional site glass spigot to avoid overfilling and highly recommend the optional stand as it does make using the Berkey more convenient. I support Berkey not including either as it would move the price upwards and thus make it harder for some families to purchase one. Overall I really appreciate the design and quality of the material used to make a very high quality water system. The processed weather is very good and the cost reasonable when you consider how much it costs to run some other jug filters. This is a high quality item and in my view worth the price, I highly recommend the Berkey to you.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Brilliant and simple
*by M***. on 23 October 2023*

This water filter has made a huge impact on the quality of our drinking water. Its easy to assemble and use. But the huge improvement over tap water is astonishing. Plain water from it is now tasteless, and when compared to a glass of tap water its really noticeable how much the tap water has a tang to it. Tea and coffee is on the next level, much more flavoursome, smooth and almost velvety..... and there's no scum left in the tea cup..... amazing bit of kit. Goodness only knows whats in our mains water but this filter seems to really work.... so much better than the classic carbon filer jug types.

## Frequently Bought Together

- Big Berkey Gravity-Fed Stainless Steel Countertop Water Filter System 2.25 Gallon with 2 Authentic Black Berkey Elements BB9-2 Filters
- Medium Berkey Base Stainless Steel Stand Raises Your Big Berkey Water Filter System 6" Above Countertop for Easier Dispensing of Filtered Water
- Genuine Berkey Stainless Steel Spigot

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