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Berkey Water Filters
Portable And Durable Water Filtration
Berkey water filters do more than remove contaminants from your water - they provide you with an entire water purification system.
If you want the most for your water purification dollar, you may want to consider a Berkey.
Berkey Company History And Overview
British Berkefeld is part of Doulton Industrial Products, a company with a long history in water filtration.
Combining the centuries of experience of both companies, they are now producing water filters that provide some of the cleanest water around.
In 1901, the ship “Discovery” was using a British Berkefeld water filter in the galley to purify ice water on its explorations in the Antarctic. 1904 saw British Berkefeld launching their first domestic water filter for home use.
In 1985, British Berkefeld was purchased by Doulton Industrial Products, adding the Berkefeld line to their already prestigious list of fine water filtration products.
Products At A Glance And Common Features
The two most commonly purchased products are the Berkey Lite and the Berkey Lite Plus. Both get high marks from consumers, and can be used anywhere, including disaster and third world areas. They are designed for prolonged outdoor use.
The Big Berkey, the Royal Berkey, the Imperial Berkey and the Crown Berkey are all made from stainless steel, and offer the very best in portable water filtration. Designed for durability, each Berkey water filter model increases in canister size and speed of filtration.
The Sport Berkey is a sports bottle containing an ionic absorption micro filtration system that can filter just about any water into good tasting, potable water. Designed to fit on a bicycle or in a backpack, this Berkey water filter is a must for anyone who likes to hike, run or camp.
Berkey water filters are easy to assemble, and are strong enough to treat water taken from lakes or rivers. They are a good choice for emergencies, since they require no electricity, tools or plumbing.
Gravity provides the impetus for the water to flow through the filters. The Berkey systems are portable, and durable, being made from the same material as bullet-proof glass.
The Berkey filtration system removes parasites like E. coli, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Klebsiella, Giardia and Cryptosporidium, making even stagnant water potable. The system also removes volatile organic chemicals (VOCs), inorganic minerals, radiologicals and trihalomethanes (THMs).
Did you know that each filtration element, known as a Black Berkey, is so strong that it can actually absorb contaminants from the air if left uncovered outside of the canister?
Each element has an expected lifespan of 3,000 gallons, or a total of 6,000 gallons when used in pairs.
The Black Berkey filtration elements are strong enough to remove food coloring from water. In fact, the company recommends you try this if you are unsure about the state of your element. |
Pros And Cons
All the Berkey products are portable, and are capable of filtering water from stagnant sources if needed. Perfect for emergency situations, they filter out just about any contaminant you can think of.
The stainless steel models are extremely durable, and intended for longterm, sustained indoor use.
The higher end models are stainless steel, which makes them attractive and durable, but you cannot see the water levels without opening the top and possibly dripping water from the filter.
The stainless steel models can get heavy, especially if you are traveling with them quite a bit.
Recommended Berkey Water Filters
The Berkey Lite offers a relatively inexpensive option for those in need of a thorough water filter that is durable, portable and attractive. The housing is tough and clear, so you can see the water level.
The Berkey Lite Plus offers all that the Berkey Lite does, with rechargeable LED lights and batteries in the base.
Besides adding to the attractiveness of this filter, it provides a soft ambient light in situations where you don’t have access to light, so you can still check water levels, and find the water without knocking it over in the dark.
The company even offers a solar charger for recharging the batteries for the LED lights.
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