--- product_id: 253652119 title: "Berkey Big Gravity-Fed Water Filter with 2 Black Elements Provides Clean, Refreshing Water at Home, Camping, RVing, Off-Grid, Emergencies" brand: "berkey" price: "159840 som" currency: KGS in_stock: true reviews_count: 7 category: "Berkey" url: https://www.desertcart.kg/products/253652119-berkey-big-gravity-fed-water-filter-with-2-black-elements store_origin: KG region: Kyrgyzstan --- # 2.25-gallon capacity No electricity needed Removes 250+ contaminants Berkey Big Gravity-Fed Water Filter with 2 Black Elements Provides Clean, Refreshing Water at Home, Camping, RVing, Off-Grid, Emergencies **Brand:** berkey **Price:** 159840 som **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 💧 Elevate your hydration game with the gold standard in gravity-fed water filtration! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Berkey Big Gravity-Fed Water Filter with 2 Black Elements Provides Clean, Refreshing Water at Home, Camping, RVing, Off-Grid, Emergencies by berkey - **How much does it cost?** 159840 som with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.kg](https://www.desertcart.kg/products/253652119-berkey-big-gravity-fed-water-filter-with-2-black-elements) ## 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 - • **Versatile & Portable:** Perfect for home, office, camping, RVing, or emergency preparedness—clean water wherever life takes you. - • **Economical & Enduring:** Filters up to 6,000 gallons per element pair—saving you hundreds compared to bottled water. - • **Pure Hydration, Anytime:** Transforms tap or natural water into crisp, great-tasting refreshment without plumbing or power. - • **Proven Contaminant Defense:** Black Berkey Elements independently tested to reduce over 250 harmful contaminants for peace of mind. - • **Sleek Stainless Steel Design:** Durable, polished AISI 304 steel fits stylishly on any countertop while resisting corrosion and wear. ## Overview The Berkey Big Gravity-Fed Water Filter features a 2.25-gallon stainless steel system equipped with two original Black Berkey Elements that remove over 250 contaminants without electricity or plumbing. Ideal for home, outdoor, and emergency use, it delivers clean, great-tasting water economically—each element pair filters up to 6,000 gallons, making it a trusted choice for health-conscious professionals and adventurers alike. ## Description "Product Description Equipped with powerful Black Berkey Elements, the 2.25-gallon Big Berkey Water Filter System removes or dramatically reduces over 200+ typical contaminants found in tap water, lakes, rivers and other freshwater sources at home or in the great outdoors for just pennies per gallon. The Big Berkey System can be used on a countertop in your kitchen or office to transform bad-tasting tap water into delicious drinking water that's also ideal for making your favorite beverages or cooking. Or, take it along with you in the great outdoors as a convenient, reliable potable water source for camping, fishing, RVing, off-grid living and in emergencies, disaster preparedness and recovery scenarios. The Big Berkey Water Filter System is constructed of durable, highly polished AISI 304 stainless steel, and can filter water for about 1-4 people each day—no tools, electricity, or plumbing are required. Just pour tap water or untreated water into the top chamber and dispense clean, refreshing water from the spigot. Add additional Black Berkey Elements, sold in sets of 2, to increase the flow rate (the Big Berkey System can hold a maximum of 4 Black Berkey Elements). Black Berkey Elements have been tested by accredited third-party labs that have reported that the elements remove or reduce over 200+ typical contaminants found in tap water and other freshwater sources. We recommend replacing Black Berkey Elements after 6,000 gallons. Elements may require replacement sooner based upon the quality of influent water. Each additional pair of Black Berkey Elements (sold separately) adds an additional 6,000 gallons of contaminant reduction to your system. From the Manufacturer Made for the extreme and enjoyed every day, Berkey systems are the gold standard in gravity-fed water systems. Berkey systems have been the trusted choice of adventurers, relief agencies, preppers, off-grid homesteaders, and families for over 20 years. Berkey gravity-fed water systems are available in 7 sizes and are ideal for use at home, camping, fishing, RVing, or during unexpected emergencies and disaster scenarios. Enjoy delicious, refreshing water for just pennies per gallon." Review: Excellent filter and taste at a great price - It’s an excellent water purifier. I was using plastic bottles and this is my savior. I own one for two years now and it was the best investment I did as I get to filter and purify my tap water which is the same water that we buy bottled in the UAE unless it is mineral water coming from a source. It is very economical to run, much cheaper than the water bottles and you avoid all the pasticizers in the plastic bottles which are harmful to our health. The water also tastes great. I also bought a water Carbonator so I filter my own water then carbonate and do my own fizzy water or any drink I would like with fresh fruits, avoiding sodas that are full of sugar. This is the best investment you can do to yourself and your family. Review: جدا ممتاز يصفي بشكل ممتاز ## Features - ENJOY GREAT-TASTING TAP WATER EVERY DAY AT HOME- The 2.25-gallon Big Berkey System can be used on a countertop in your kitchen or office to transform tap water into delicious drinking water that's also ideal for making your favorite beverages or cooking. - INDEPENDENT TESTING- Black Berkey Elements (the original BB9-2) are composed of a unique, proprietary blend of multiple media types backed by testing from accredited, third-party labs. Black Berkey Elements remove or dramatically reduce over 250+ typical contaminants that could be present in freshwater sources—no electricity, tools, or plumbing are required. - INCLUDES AUTHENTIC BLACK BERKEY ELEMENTS (THE ORIGINAL BB9-2)- Don't fall for lookalike filters that use our Berkey BB9-2 model number or trademarks in their titles or product descriptions to legitimize their brand as replacements or "compatible", when they are not. Black Berkey Elements are designed to work synergistically and target specific contaminants that far exceed the reduction capabilities of black filters solely composed of activated carbon. - ECONOMICAL, LONG-LASTING- Black Berkey Elements provide filtered water for just pennies per gallon. Each pair of Black Berkey Elements lasts for up to 6,000 gallons before replacement is recommended. Elements may require replacement sooner based upon the quality of influent water. Each additional pair of Black Berkey Elements (sold separately) adds an additional 6,000 gallons of contaminant reduction. - THE GOLD STANDARD IN GRAVITY-FED WATER FILTRATION- Authentic Black Berkey Elements are capable of greater contaminant reduction and a longer lifespan than virtually any of the other filter elements on the market. Berkey systems are simple and easy to use and require no electricity, costly installation, or tools, providing economical, long-lasting water filtration for just pennies a gallon. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B00CYW3EVO | | Best Sellers Rank | #55,646 in Tools & Home Improvement ( See Top 100 in Tools & Home Improvement ) #129 in Under-Sink Water Filters | | Brand Name | Berkey | | Capacity | 8.5 Liters | | Container Type | Bottle | | Customer Reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (3,848) | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00197644669424 | | Included Components | Filters | | Installation Type | Freestanding | | Item Dimensions L x W x H | 21.6L x 21.6W x 48.9H centimeters | | Item Weight | 0.01 Ounces | | Manufacturer | Berkey | | Material Type | Stainless Steel | | Maximum Flow Rate | 0.03 Gallons Per Minute | | Model Name | BER-BU2 | | Model Number | BK4X2-BB | | Other Special Features of the Product | Chlorine Reduction | | Part Number | BER-BU2 | | Power Source | Gravity-Fed | | Purification Method | Activated Carbon | | Smart Home Compatibility | Not Smart Home Compatible | | Supported Water TDS Level Maximum (PPM) | 1000 | | UPC | 197644669424 | | Unit Count | 1 Count | | Upper Temperature Rating | 1 Degrees Celsius | ## Product Details - **Brand:** Berkey - **Capacity:** 8.5 Liters - **Material:** Stainless Steel - **Product dimensions:** 21.6L x 21.6W x 48.9H centimeters - **Special features:** Chlorine Reduction ## Images ![Berkey Big Gravity-Fed Water Filter with 2 Black Elements Provides Clean, Refreshing Water at Home, Camping, RVing, Off-Grid, Emergencies - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61u7kJNAdcL.jpg) ## Questions & Answers **Q: does it take out 99.9999 of contaminates including radioactive elements** A: In an independent test done last year, the Black Berkey filter elements with the PF-2 attachments filtered out the following:Uranium: 100%Lead: 100%Mercury: 99.8%Cesium: 98.6%Aluminum: 86.6%Copper: 100%Arsenic: 100%Strontium: 100%Cadmium: 100%The test they performed in this case was only for heavy metals, so it of course filters out much more than just these things, as shown in other tests. This just highlights the heavy metals. Hope this helps! **Q: How often are filter changes required under normal city water conditions?** A: It depends on how much water you filter & how many filters you use (2 or 4). Also, normal city water varies due to local water hardness. We fill up the filter 1 to 2 times per day (usually twice) with 4 & change them every 6 months, but if we didn't have kids, our filters would probably last us about twice as long. However, this is still cheaper than other filtering methods we've used & does a much better job. **Q: How does Calif prop 65 relate to this product??** A: There's plastic in it (the screws) so that sets off prop 65. The Plastic itself is safe but in the manufacturing some things are used that aren't. Prop 65 is waay too vast to be useful. **Q: Do the black filters remove lead?** A: Tests show the Black Berkey filters remove up to 95% of lead and a host of other heavy metals. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent filter and taste at a great price *by R***B on 21 March 2020* It’s an excellent water purifier. I was using plastic bottles and this is my savior. I own one for two years now and it was the best investment I did as I get to filter and purify my tap water which is the same water that we buy bottled in the UAE unless it is mineral water coming from a source. It is very economical to run, much cheaper than the water bottles and you avoid all the pasticizers in the plastic bottles which are harmful to our health. The water also tastes great. I also bought a water Carbonator so I filter my own water then carbonate and do my own fizzy water or any drink I would like with fresh fruits, avoiding sodas that are full of sugar. This is the best investment you can do to yourself and your family. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review *by S***O on 14 March 2022* جدا ممتاز يصفي بشكل ممتاز ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review *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. ## 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 --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.kg/products/253652119-berkey-big-gravity-fed-water-filter-with-2-black-elements](https://www.desertcart.kg/products/253652119-berkey-big-gravity-fed-water-filter-with-2-black-elements) --- *Product available on Desertcart Kyrgyzstan* *Store origin: KG* *Last updated: 2026-05-18*