Berkey Light® Water Purifier: Gravity operated purifying systems based on natural principles...

The Berkey® purification system removes pathogenic bacteria, cysts and parasites while extracting chemicals including herbicides, pesticides, organic solvents, VOCs, detergents, cloudiness, silt, sediment, foul tastes and odors. It reduces heavy metals such as cadmium, chromium, copper, lead, mercury, aluminum as well as nitrates and nitrites, without removing the beneficial minerals your body needs.

The unique design of Black Berkey® purifier elements combines the age-old process of micro-porous filtration coupled with modern state-of-the-art technology and the highest quality materials to bring you the finest water purification system available anywhere. The micro-pores within the self-sterilizing and re-cleanable Black Berkey® purification elements are so incredibly small that pathogenic bacteria are simply not able to pass through them.

The media within Black Berkey® elements removes contaminants by a surface phenomenon known as “adsorption” which results from the molecular attraction of substances to the surface of the media. The exclusive purification elements are also impregnated with proprietary media that promote ionic “absorption” of pollutants within the micro-porous elements. Another reason Berkey® systems are so effective in removing contaminants from water is the extremely long “contact period.” Other filtration systems rely on water pressure that forces water molecules through the filters at 60-90 PSI. In such systems, individual water molecules come in contact with the filter media for a mere fraction of a second. Water molecules passing through the revolutionary micro-pore structure of the Black Berkey® purification elements are drawn gently by gravity and stay in contact with the media for several minutes. This makes the Black Berkey® filter media much more efficient in capturing contaminants.

The dramatic superiority of Berkey® water purifiers is illustrated very graphically in the photograph at left. This image shows the upper (pre-treated) section of the Berkey Light® purifier about half full of water containing food coloring. In the lower (purified water) section, which is also about half full, you see clear, uncolored water. The Berkey® purifier's ability to achieve this level of contaminant separation shows demonstrates how strikingly superior Berkey® performance is compared to other purifiers. When bacteria are viewed under a powerful microscope, food coloring is often used as a contrast enhancer to make the bacteria easier to see. Even under magnification sufficient to show the detail in a single bacterium, food coloring still appears only as solid, uniform coloration. Yet the Berkey Light®, as shown here, actually mechanically removes the food coloring from the water — the Berkey® is the only filter system in the world that can do this. And, just as importantly, the beneficial minerals essential to maintain good health are left in the water for your body to use.

The Black Berkey® filter formulation has been tested by State & EPA accredited laboratories to exceed EPA & ANSI/NSF (Std. 53) protocol. Click to see test results from the University of Arizona, Spectrum Labs and the LSU Department of Toxicology and Environmental Science.

Berkey® Purifiers are available in several configurations. All Berkey® Systems using Black Berkey® purifying elements meet or exceed the EPA's stringent "7 Log" (99.99999%) contaminant reduction specification. Systems using Black Berkey® elements within transparent Lexan® housings are known as Berkey Light® Purifiers. Systems using Black Berkey® elements within stainless steel housings have the same purifying performance, and are known as Berkey® Stainless Purifiers. The same standards of water purification are achieved in either Lexan® (Berkey Light®) or Berkey® Stainless systems with Black Berkey® elements.

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Berkey Light® Water Purifier: Head and shoulders above other water purifiers.

The Berkey Light® System is the newest development in Berkey water purification. Shell construction is 50-mil thick Lexan® polycarbonate, the material used to make bulletproof glass and industrial safety face shields. Every Berkey Light® has a capacity of 2.75 gallons, can accept two purifying elements, and comes equipped with two Black Berkey® purifying elements. The Berkey Light® purification process is gravity driven, requiring no electricity or water pressure. This makes Berkey® systems completely and easily portable.

Standard Berkey Light® Model: The standard Berkey Light® is non-illuminated. Its Lexan® polycarbonate shell is incredibly tough, yet lightweight compared to similarly sized purifiers made of other materials.

Illuminated Model: In addition to the standard model, the Berkey Light® is available in a model that provides LED illumination in either white or cobalt blue color. "LED" stands for "Light Emitting Diode"; LEDs are solid state lamps that have no filaments to break. Their power consumption is extremely low, and life span averages 100,000 hours — more than 11 years of continuous use. Water purification performance is identical for both Berkey Light® models (the LED's themselves do not have any role in purification.) The LED-equipped model provides illumination that guides users to the water supply at night when other lighting isn't available, and also provide area lighting that's bright enough for reading near the purifier The LED lamps can be powered by several means. An AC adapter (included) can be used when 120V AC current is available. Rechargeable internal batteries, also included, will operate the LEDs all night on a single charge from the AC adapter. An auxiliary battery adapter (optional) is available and will power the LED base 8 hours per night for a two full weeks on 4 AA alkaline batteries. And an optional solar charger with internal NiMH battery set also can be used to power and/or recharge the LED base as well as most other battery powered devices you use.

Unequalled Effectiveness: Berkey® purifiers using the Black Berkey® purification elements are proven to reduce pathogenic bacteria (including E. Coli, Klebsiella, Pseudomonas Aeruginosa, Giardia and Cryptosporidium) by 99.99999%. The Berkey Light® System has been tested with the highest pathogenic contamination levels that can be produced in a laboratory. When contamination levels exceed one billion pathogens per liter of water (10,000 times the density of contamination used in the standard test protocol for bacteriological removal) they're classified as "TNTC" (too numerous to count.) Under normal testing protocol, one pathogenic organism is tested at a time, each with a fresh purifying element. For this test, however, the laboratory was directed to combine three separate pathogenic TNTC cultures. Tested under this extreme contamination level, absolutely no pathogens were able to make it through the purification elements. The laboratory then incubated the water, and nothing grew. When the filtered water was viewed under an electron microscope not even in-viable (dead) microbes were detectable — nothing was present but pure H2O. Furthermore, contaminants reduced to below-detectable-limits include Trihalomethanes, Radon 222, and volatile organic compounds including Benzene, 2,4-D, Heptachlor, MTBE, Styrene, Tetrachloroethylene and Toulene, among many others.

Dimensions: 9"D x 26.5"H with base (21"H w/o base)

Capacity: 2.75 gallons

Flow Rate: 4.25 gallons per hour when full (102 gallons in 24 hours.)The flow rate of all gravity filters is highest when prefiltered tank is full.

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Berkey Light Standard: $259.00 See our sale prices below.
Berkey Light w/White LEDs: $299.00 See our sale prices below.

Please Note (August 13, 2008): The Berkey Light (standard version) is IN STOCK for immediate shipment. But the model with with the LED-illuminated base is out of stock, and distributors across the U.S. are out of stock. ETA is August 18, 2008 for the units with illuminated base. Until that next shipment arrives, you can place a back order by clicking the Buy Button, and your credit card will be charged only $1.00 now, with the balance charged just prior to shipping. Ordering now will reserve your place in line — and you will remain free to cancel and have this preliminary $1 charge refunded at any time before shipment, if you wish. We're sorry for this delay, and we appreciate your patience! (Click for more info on backorders.)

Berkey Light Purifier, Standard: $209.00 Qty: FREE FedEx SHIPPING if order total is over $99*. ($7.95 flat-rate shipping under $99)         Click for Info/Help

Berkey Light Purifier w/White LEDs: $279.00 Qty: FREE FedEx SHIPPING if order total is over $99*. ($7.95 flat-rate shipping under $99)         Click for Info/Help Note: Another illuminated base model with blue-colored LED's was previously available, but is currently not available from the manufacturer. Its light output was lower.

Battery Adapter for LED Base: $9.95 Qty: FREE FedEx SHIPPING if order total is over $99*. ($7.95 flat-rate shipping under $99)         Click for Info/Help

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See below for the optional Berkey MP Solar Charger

Please note: Berkey Light® systems are not yet available in Iowa.

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Berkey® Stainless Purifier Systems

Stainless steel is the classic look of Berkey® water systems. These durable, beautiful stainless icons of purity have produced safe water for millions of people around the globe for decades. Equipped with the new Black Berkey® purifying elements, Berkey® Stainless purifying systems function at the same incredible rate of efficiency as the Berkey Light® systems shown above. The wide range of available sizes makes a stainless system ideal for many Berkey® users.

Unequalled Effectiveness: Berkey® purifiers using the Black Berkey® purification elements are proven to reduce pathogenic bacteria (including E. Coli, Klebsiella, Pseudomonas Aeruginosa, Giardia and Cryptosporidium) by 99.99999%. The Berkey Light® System has been tested with the highest pathogenic contamination levels that can be produced in a laboratory. When contamination levels exceed one billion pathogens per liter of water (10,000 times the density of contamination used in the standard test protocol for bacteriological removal) they're classified as "TNTC" (too numerous to count.) Under normal testing protocol, one pathogenic organism is tested at a time, each with a fresh purifying element. For this test, however, the laboratory was directed to combine three separate pathogenic TNTC cultures. Tested under this extreme contamination level, absolutely no pathogens were able to make it through the purification elements. The laboratory then incubated the water, and nothing grew. When the filtered water was viewed under an electron microscope not even in-viable (dead) microbes were detectable — nothing was present but pure H2O. Furthermore, contaminants reduced to below-detectable-limits include Trihalomethanes, Radon 222, and volatile organic compounds including Benzene, 2,4-D, Heptachlor, MTBE, Styrene, Tetrachloroethylene and Toulene, among many others.

The Black Berkey® filter formulation has been tested by State & EPA accredited laboratories to exceed EPA & ANSI/NSF (Std. 53) protocol. Click to see test results from the University of Arizona, Spectrum Labs and the LSU Department of Toxicology and Environmental Science.

Berkey® Stainless systems are not yet available in Iowa. The Berkey Light® (shown above) and the stainless Travel Berkey® (shown below) are available in California. Other stainless systems are not yet available in California.

Berkey® Stainless systems are available in a size for every need. Gravity operation means no electricity is required, and the "Tortuous Path" micro-pore design of the Black Berkey® purification elements assures you of the cleanest, purest water possible for drinking and all other purposes. Berkey® represents the absolute zenith of nonelectric, go-anywhere, gravity water purification excellence.

Choose from five sizes of Berkey® Stainless Systems shown below.

Crown Berkey® Capacity & Flow Rate: The Crown is the largest Berkey® system. It comes equipped with two Black Berkey® purifying elements, and can accept a maximum of eight elements. Lower storage tank capacity is 6 gallons. Flow rate is 6.5 gallons per hour with two elements. The Crown Berkey® system, when configured with eight Black Berkey® purification elements, can purify up to 650 gallons per day (~27 gallons per hour) when the upper chamber is full. This is enough to provide for up to 325 people on a sustained basis and up to 1300 people on a short-term emergency basis.

Dimensions: 11"D x 30"H (20"H when nested for storage or transport)

Element Life Span: Click for info on lifetime gallonage of each Black Berkey® purifier element, below.

Not yet available in Iowa or California.

Crown Berkey w/Black Berkey Elements: $379.00 See our sale prices below.

Crown Berkey w/2 Black Berkey Elements: $317.00 Qty: FREE FedEx SHIPPING if order total is over $99*. ($7.95 flat-rate shipping under $99)         Click for Info/Help

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Imperial Berkey® Capacity & Flow Rate: The Imperial is the second-largest Berkey® system. It comes equipped with two Black Berkey® purifying elements, and can accept a maximum of six elements. Lower storage tank capacity is 4.5 gallons. Flow rate is 5.5 gallons per hour with two elements. The Imperial Berkey® system, when configured with six Black Berkey® purification elements, can purify up to 400 gallons per day (~17 gallons per hour) when the upper chamber is full. This is enough to provide for up to 200 people on a sustained basis and up to 800 people on a short-term emergency basis.

Dimensions: 10"D x 25.75"H (17"H when nested for storage or transport)

Element Life Span: Click for info on lifetime gallonage of each Black Berkey® purifier element, below.

Not yet available in Iowa or California.

Imperial Berkey w/Black Berkey Elements: $339.00 See our sale prices below.

Imperial Berkey w/2 Black Berkey Elements: $302.00 Qty: FREE FedEx SHIPPING if order total is over $99*. ($7.95 flat-rate shipping under $99)         Click for Info/Help

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Royal Berkey® Capacity & Flow Rate: The Royal is the mid-size Berkey® system. It comes equipped with two Black Berkey® purifying elements, and can accept a maximum of four elements. Lower storage tank capacity is 3.25 gallons. Flow rate is 4 gallons per hour with two elements. The Royal Berkey® system, when configured with four Black Berkey® purification elements, can purify up to 190 gallons per day (~8 gallons per hour) when the upper chamber is full. Along with the Big Berkey®, the Royal is one of our most popular Berkefeld purifiers.

Dimensions: 9.5"D x 23"H (15.25"H when nested for storage or transport)

Element Life Span: Click for info on lifetime gallonage of each Black Berkey® purifier element, below.

Not yet available in Iowa or California.

Royal Berkey w/Black Berkey Elements: $325.00 See our sale prices below.

Please note (August 13, 2008): The manufacturer is backordered on the Royal Berkey system, and distributors across the U.S. are out of stock. ETA is Aug. 18, 2008. Until the next shipment arrives, you can place a back order by clicking the Buy Button, and your credit card will be charged only $1.00 now, with the balance charged just prior to shipping. Ordering now will reserve your place in line — and you will remain free to cancel and have this preliminary $1 charge refunded at any time before shipment, if you wish. We're sorry for this delay, and we appreciate your patience! (Click for more info on backorders.)

Royal Berkey w/2 Black Berkey Elements: $275.00 Qty: FREE FedEx SHIPPING if order total is over $99*. ($7.95 flat-rate shipping under $99)         Click for Info/Help

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Big Berkey® Capacity & Flow Rate: The Big Berkey® is the fourth-largest Berkey® system. It comes equipped with two Black Berkey® purifying elements, and can accept a maximum of four elements. Lower storage tank capacity is 2.25 gallons. Flow rate is 4 gallons per hour with two elements. The Big Berkey® system, when configured with four Black Berkey® purification elements, can purify up to 190 gallons per day (~8 gallons per hour) when the upper chamber is full. Along with the Royal Berkey®, the Big Berkey® is one of our most popular Berkefeld water purifiers.

Dimensions: 8.5"D x 19.25"H assembled for use (13"H when nested for storage or transport)

Element Life Span: Click for info on lifetime gallonage of each Black Berkey® purifier element, below.

Not yet available in Iowa or California.

Big Berkey w/Black Berkey Elements: $279.00 See our sale prices below.

Please Note (August 13, 2008): This Berkey item is out of stock, and distributors across the U.S. are out of stock. ETA is August 18, 2008. Until the next shipment arrives, you can place a back order by clicking the Buy Button, and your credit card will be charged only $1.00 now, with the balance charged just prior to shipping. Ordering now will reserve your place in line — and you will remain free to cancel and have this preliminary $1 charge refunded at any time before shipment, if you wish. The very quickest way to get your Berkey purifier is to claim your place in line now. We're sorry for this delay, and we appreciate your patience! (Click for more info on backorders.)

Big Berkey w/2 Black Berkey Elements: $250.00 Qty: FREE FedEx SHIPPING if order total is over $99*. ($7.95 flat-rate shipping under $99)         Click for Info/Help

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Black Berkey® Purifier Elements are the world's most powerful gravity filtering solution, certified to eliminate pathogenic bacteria to the EPA's "7 Log" purification standard of 99.99999% reduction. Elements are easily cleanable with a Scotch Brite® pad under running water, and each element will purify up to 3000 gallons of water (6000 gallons per set of two.) The Black Berkey® filter formulation has been tested by State & EPA accredited laboratories to exceed EPA & ANSI/NSF (Std. 53) protocol. Click to see test results from the University of Arizona, Spectrum Labs and the LSU Department of Toxicology and Environmental Science.

In addition to their phenomenal reduction of pathogenic bacteria, cysts and parasites, the powerful Black Berkey® purification elements also remove or reduce harmful or unwanted chemicals such as herbicides and pesticides, VOCs, detergents, organic solvents, trihalomethanes, cloudiness, silt, sediment, nitrates, nitrites, heavy metals, foul tastes and odors. Yet they leave in the water the healthful and beneficial minerals your body needs.

Order for replacement or upgrade: Each of our Berkey® purifier systems (above on this page) comes equipped with two Black Berkey® elements. Some systems can accept more than two elements, and installing more will increase flow rate. Other gravity water purifier systems can also be retrofitted with Black Berkey® elements to bring them up to the highest possible standard of contaminant reduction and efficiency. We recommend carrying at least one spare set of Black Berkey® elements to assure your supply of clean, safe water.

Clean-ability makes Black Berkey® water purifier elements one of the most economical ways to purify your water. Why throw money away on expensive noncleanable elements that have to be pitched frequently, when each set of two Black Berkey® elements produces up to 6000 gallons of super pure water?!

Black Berkey® elements come in one size only.

Free Shipping to 48 States on spare Black Berkey® elements ordered with systems!

Black Berkey replacement elements, pair: $129.00 See our sale price below.

Please Note (August 13, 2008): The manufacturer is backordered on replacement Black Berkey elements, and distributors across the U.S. are out of stock. ETA is August 18. Until the next shipment arrives, you can place a back order by clicking the Buy Button, and your credit card will be charged only $1.00 now, with the balance charged just prior to shipping. Ordering now will reserve your place in line — and you will remain free to cancel and have this preliminary $1 charge refunded at any time before shipment, if you wish. We're sorry for this delay, and we appreciate your patience! (Click for more info on backorders.)

Black Berkey Elements, 2-Pack: $99.00 Qty: FREE FedEx SHIPPING if order total is over $99*. ($7.95 flat-rate shipping under $99)         Click for Info/Help

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Note: If you have an earlier model with white filter elements and do not want to upgrade to the Black Berkey elements, click here for the older, white ceramic elements.