Description
This powerful system purifies both treated water and untreated raw water from such sources as remote lakes, streams, stagnant ponds and water supplies in foreign countries, where regulations may be substandard at best. Perfect for everyday use, outdoor activities and a must in hostile environments where electricity, water pressure or treated water may not be available.
The Crown Berkey® system removes pathogenic bacteria, cysts and parasites entirely and extracts harmful chemicals such as herbicides, pesticides, VOCs, organic solvents, radon 222 and trihalomethanes. It also reduces nitrites and unhealthy minerals such as lead and mercury. This system is so powerful it can remove red food coloring from water without removing the beneficial minerals your body needs. Virtually no other system can duplicate this performance.
Construction:
Constructed of highly polished 304 stainless steel, the system comes complete with two purification elements and utilizes the latest technological advances. This system has a storage capacity of about 6 gallons (22.7 liters) and when in use it stands 30” in height with a diameter of 11”. The upper chamber nests within the lower chamber for transport and stands only 20” in height.
Configured with two Black Berkey® purification elements the system will purify up to 6.5 Gallons (24.6 liters) per hour*. This system can be expanded to use eight purification elements and is capable of purify up to 26 Gallons (98.4 liters) per hour*.
* Flow rate calculated with upper chamber full to top. Flow rate decreases as water level declines.
Height x Diameter (inches) 30” x 11”; The upper chamber nests within the lower chamber for transport and stands only 20” in height.
Holding capacity: 6 Gallons.
Constructed of highly polished 304 stainless steel.
Easy Setup and Simple Installation.
Configured with two Black Berkey® purification elements the system can purify over 6.5 Gallons per hour.
This System includes the New Berkey® Quick-Start Kit:
- Prime Rite™ Universal Adapter (Only for use with faucet)
- Prime Rite™ Fluoride Element Adapter
- Anti-Airlock Clip
- 2 Red Food Dye Vials
Download the Berkey Quick-Start Kit Instructions HERE.
What does Berkey® Remove?
Black Berkey® Elements Remove:
VIRUSES – Removed to >99.999% (Log 5)
Exceeds Purification Standard (Log 4):
MS2 Coliphage ; Fr Coliphage.
PATHOGENIC BACTERIA (AND SURROGATES) – Removed to >99.9999%
Exceeds Purification Standard (Log 6): Bacillus atrophaeus (Anthrax surrogate); Raoultella terrigena (Pathogenic Bacteria Surrogate); Salmonella Enterica.
TRIHALOMETHANES – Removed to >99.8%
(Below Lab Detectable Limits):
Bromodichloromethane ; Bromoform ; Chloroform ; Dibromochloromethane.
INORGANIC MINERALS
Removed to Below Lab Detectable Limits: Chloramine; Chloride; Chlorine Residual (Total Residual Chlorine); Free Chlorine
HEAVY METALS (HIGH & LOW pH LEVELS)
Aluminum (>99%); Antimony (>99.9%); Barium (>80%); Beryllium (>99.9%); Bismuth (>99.9%); Cadmium (>99.7%); Cobalt (>95%); Chromium (>99.9%); Chromium 6 (>99.85%); Copper (>99.9%); Iron (>99.9%); Lead (>99.9%); Mercury (>99.9%); Molybdenum (>90%); Nickel (>99.9%); Vanadium (>87.5%); Zinc (>99.9%).
PHARMACEUTICAL DRUGS CONTAMINANTS – Removed to >99.9%
Acetaminophen; Caffeine; Carbamazepine; Ciprofloxacin HCl; Erythromycin USP; Sulfamethoxazole; Trimethoprim; Bisphenol A; Diclofenac Sodium; 4-para-Nonylphenol; 4-tert-Octylphenol; Primidone; Progestrone; Gemfibrozil; Ibuprofen; Naproxen Sodium; Triclosan.
| Pesticides & (Semi) Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) Removed to Below Laboratory Detectable Limits |
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| 1,1,1,2-Tetrachloroethane 1,1,1-Trichloroethane (TCA) 1,1,2,2-Tetrachloroethane 1,1,2-Trichloroethane 1,1,2-Trichlorotrifluoroethane 1,1-Dichloroethane (1,1-DCA) 1,1-Dichloroethylene (1,1-DCE) 1,1-Dichloropropene 1,2,3-Trichlorobenzene 1,2,3-Trichloropropane 1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene 1,2-Dibromo-3-chloropropane (DBCP) 1,2-Dibromoethane 1,2-Dichloro-1,1,2-trifluoroethane (CFC 123a) 1,2-Dichlorobenzene 1,2-Dichlorobenzene-d4 1,2-Dichloroethane 1,2-Dichloropropane 1,3,5-Trimethylbenzene 1,3-Dichlorobenzene 1,3-Dichloropropene 1,4-Dichlorobenzene 2,2-Dichloropropane 2,4,5-T 2,4,5-TP (Silvex) 2,4-D 2,4-DB 2-Butanone (MEK) 2-Chlorotoluene 2-Hexanone 2-Methyl-2-propanol 3,5-Dichlorobenzoic Acid 3-Hydroxycarbofuran 4-Bromofluorobenzene 4-Chlorotoluene 4-Isopropyltoluene 4-Methyl-2-pentanone 4-Nitrophenol4,4′-DDD4,4′-DDE 4,4″-DDT 5-Hydroxydicamba Acetone Acenaphthylene Acifluorfen Alachlor Aldicarb Aldicarb Sulfone Aldicarb Sulfoxide Aldrin alpha-Chlorodane Ametryn Anthracene Aroclor (1016, 1221, 1232, 1242, 1248, 1254, 1260) Atraton Atrazine Baygon Bentazon Benzene Bromacil Bromoacetic Acid Bromobenzene Bromochloromethane Bromodichloromethane Bromomethane Bromoform Butachlor Butylate Butylbenzylphthalate Carbaryl Carbofuran Carbon Tetrachloride Carboxin Chloramben Chlordane Chloroacetic Acid Chlorobenzene Chlorobenzilate Chloroethane Chloroform Chloromethane Chlorpropham Chlorprophane cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene cis-1,3-Dichloropropene cis-Nonachlor Cycloate Dacthal Acid Dalapon Diazinona Dibromoacetic Acid Dibromochloropropane (DBCP) Dibromomethane Dicamba |
Dichloroacetic Acid Dichlorodifluoromethane (CFC 12) Dichloromethane Dichlorvos Diclorprop DieldrinDiethylphthalate Dinoseb Diphenamid Disulfoton Disulfoton Sulfone Disulfoton Sulfoxidea Endrin EPTC Ethoprop Ethylbenzene Ethylene Dibromide (EDB) Fenamiphos Fenarimol Fluorobenzene Fluridone gamma-Chlorodane Glyphosate Halo acidic Acids (HAA5) Heptachlor Heptachlor Epoxide Hexachlorobenzene Hexachlorobutadiene (CCC) Hexachlorocyclopentadiene HexazinoneIsophorone Isopropylbenzene (Cumene) Lindane (Gamma-BHC) Merphos Methiocarb Methomyl Methoxychlor Methylcyclohexane-methane Methyl Paraoxon Methyl tert-Butyl Ether (MTBE) Metolachlor Metribuzin Mevinphos MGK 264 Molinate Monochlorobenzene m-Xylenes Naphthalene Napropamide n-Butylbenzene Norflurazon n-Propylbenzene Oxamyl o-Xylene Pebulate Pentachlorophenol Picloram Prometon Prometryn Pronamidea Propazine p-Xylenes sec-Butylbenzene Simazine Simetryn Stirofos Styrene Tebuthiuron Terbacil Terbufos Terbutryn tert-Butylbenzene Tetrachloroethylene (PCE) Tetrahydrofuran (THF) Thiobencarb Toluene Toxaphene trans-1,2-Dichloroethylene trans-1,3-Dichloropropene trans-Nonachlor Triademefon Tribromoacetic Acid Trichloroacetic Acid Trichloroethene (TCE) Trichloroethylene Trichlorofluoromethane (CFC 11) Tricyclazole Trifuralin Vernolate Vinyl Chloride and many more* |
ALSO REMOVES OR REDUCES:
Arsenic (>99.9%); Escherichia coli (E. Coli) (>99.999%); Fluorene (>99.9%); Manganese (>99.9%); MBAS (>96.67%); Nitrites (>95%); PCB’s (>99.9%); Petroleum Products (Gasoline, Diesel, Crude Oil, Kerosene, Mineral Spirits, Refined Oil- All >99.9%); Selenium (>99.9%); Thallium (>99.5%); Rust; Silt; Sediment; Turbidity; Foul Tastes and Odors.
* For Heavy Metals, Inorganic Minerals, Pesticides, Petroleum, Pharmaceuticals, Semi-VOC’s, THM’s, VOC’s; reduction exceeded lab detection limits.
David Pusateri –
I have to say that I love my “Crown Berkley System”. The water is the best water I ever tasted. My whole family also loves the taste of it. Also, it was very easy to setup. If you buy bottled water then do the math. Its a no brainer. I normaly spend about $20 a week on bottled water.Thats roughly $1040.00 a year. Its a great savings for my family and its healthier too. Best investment I ever made!
David (verified owner) –
Thanks for the feedback, David. Happy New Year!
-David
Tod –
Question: What is the procedure for filling the Berkey Systems? Pour water in using a pan or pitcher? Thanks.
jeff (verified owner) –
Great question, you can pour water into the top chamber of the Berkey Systems using a pitcher or pan. We have used both when we fill our System.
Jenna (verified owner) –
I love knowing my body is getting the water it needs minus all the junk! My housemates have also enjoyed the taste and easy care to enjoy pure water. It was easy to put together, and when I did have a question, the help I received over the phone was efficient and correct. Thanks!
margaret –
I don’t have one yet but plan on getting one in the very near future. I just have a question. How many gal of water can you put threw this before having to replace the cartridges? Thank you very much.
jeff (verified owner) –
Great question, with 2 Black Berkey Elements, you can purify up to 6000 gallons of water.
Peggy Allan –
I don’t have a Berkey yet. I was wondering if there is a easy way to keep track of how many gallons have been filtered so you know when to change a filter.
jeff (verified owner) –
We recommend taking your daily average use and then multiplying it by how many days you have used your Berkey system.
Nathan Lindeman –
Why can you not ship to Iowa?
jeff (verified owner) –
Iowa requires costly testing and yearly fees in order to sell water purification systems in their state. In other words, it is a pay to play state.
Penny –
What is the difference in the Crown Berkley and the Berkley Light Water Purifier? Is one better than the other? Thanks Penny
jeff (verified owner) –
It comes down to the amount of water needed, though the Berkey Light is more popular. The Crown Berkey System is 6 gallons in capacity and the Berkey Light is 3.25 gallons in capacity. The Stainless Steel is beautiful and very durable, but the Berkey Light is see-through and it is easy to see the water level.
Feel free to call us with any other questions at 877-886-3653.
Alex (verified owner) –
How many gallons does the filter work for? I want to make sure that it will last for the a large amount. I was also pleased to read that it takes out nitrates and nitrites.
jeff (verified owner) –
When the System comes with 2 Black Berkey Elements, it will purify up to 6000 gallons. If you have 4 Elements, it will purify up to 12000 and so forth.
It does reduce Nitrites from the water, but any claims on reduction of Nitrates has been removed as recent testing data did not show consistent removal.
Paul –
Just got ours in the mail today. Can’t wait to set it up. A question about the filters? I am saving up to purchase an extra set – are the filters one size fits all or are there different filters for different units?
Paul
Farmington, CT USA
jeff (verified owner) –
Great question, the Black Berkey Elements fit in all Berkey Systems.
The Berkey Guy
Jay –
How long does it take to filter 6 gallons of water?
jeff (verified owner) –
It should take 2 to 3 hours, can be faster.
Jay –
Configured with two Black Berkey® purification elements the system will purify up to 6.5 Gallons (24.6 liters) per hour*. This system can be expanded to use eight purification elements and is capable of purify up to 26 Gallons (98.4 liters) per hour*.
* Flow rate calculated with upper chamber full to top. Flow rate decreases as water level declines.