Big Berkey Gravity-Fed Stainless Steel Countertop Water Filter System 2.25 Gallon with 2 Authentic Black Berkey Elements BB9-2 Filters

I bought this near the end of 2024 and have used it every day since then as my main water source for consumable water. This water is also used for my dog and all of my plants. It is so easy to use that it makes it enjoyable to filter your water. Clean tasting water without having to lug cases of bottled, micro-plastic filled water up to my second floor pad. It has changed the way I live with water and I absolutely cannot recommend it enough. 5 Stars all day everyday.

My husband and I decided to purchase a water filter after the East Palestine, Ohio train derailment. We didn't want to go with the typical, mainstream brita water filter or the one that connects to a faucet. We have had those before and the filter has to be changed frequently. We liked that the Berkey filters out forever chemicals, specifically the chemicals spilled during the derailment. It also filters out over 200 contaminants, chemicals and bacteria. Setup was fairly easy, however priming the elements was challenging due to the adapter that fit onto our faucet which was a struggle. The life span of the filters is amazing, as they only need to be changed every 11,000 gallons. Although the filters are pricey, around $170ish for 2, they are worth it in the long run. Using the filter is easy. Once set up, just pour water in the top, put the lid back on and you're good to go. Quality of the materials is unmatched. We purchased a stand off Amazon that elevates the element, which you definitely need. Hoping to get the stainless steel spigot soon to replace the plastic one that came with the product. Lastly, I have to say the water tastes AMAZING. Like water should taste. It rivals the taste of Fiji, our preferred bottled water. Our family initially made fun of us for spending so much money on a water filter, but once they tasted it they plan on purchasing one. I was never a big water drinker before, but now I find myself drinking lots of it. We fill up multiple containers of it whenever we leave the house. Great product, give it a try!

Got for in laws. They cannot believe how much better their coffee tastes using the berky water. Mother in law doesn’t like drinking water but now she will due to the incredible difference in taste. The filters are expensive but need very infrequently so it’s worth it. I’ve had mine for years and only changed out filter once.

Use it daily for over 6 years now, it works wonders on our poor water quality. Highly recommend if you have any water concerns. No water pressure needed, no electricity needed, simple but effective filtration system. Easy to clean and use. Plus looks good on the kitchen counter.

Easy setup. Filtration is great. Water tastes ok but not great. I purchased as disaster tool to convert non drinkable water to drinkable

Purchased this as a Christmas gift for my son. He was so excited when he opened his present. He has it set up in his kitchen and uses it daily.

At this price point or honestly at any price point, this filter just isn't worth it. The biggest issue is leakage, which completely defeats the purpose of buying a water filter. Maintenance is another headache. Cleaning it is inconvenient, and after opening the filter just a couple of times, the screw threads start wearing out and become unusable. The replacement filters are also ridiculously expensive. The long filter cartridge has very little internal support, so it tilts easily while installing or removing it. This puts stress on the threads, causing them to wear out much sooner than they should. Another design flaw is that the lid of the upper container doesn't fit the lower container. That means you can't use the lower container as a standalone water storage container, which is a missed opportunity and makes the overall design less practical. No water testing kit included, so nevertheless know what’s going on inside.

I've been using this to filter tap water since 2018. Water tastes fine. Four stars because: 1) Reservoir is too small. I run four filters. Sometimes I'll overfil the reservoir. Yes, I wait until the reservoir is almost empty before filtering more. If I only ran two filters, this would be a bigger problem. 2) Filter orientation is inefficient. Vertical means the bottom of the filter clogs at a higher rate than the top.

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.

Delivers perfect water without much effort. Great design and looks great in the kitchen. I certainly can’t live without this filter as it makes poor quality water taste fantastic

Easy to assemble, little bit of work required on the filters before you can use them, but knew this before I bought this unit. Instructions are OK, but followed other users advice and YouTubed away. I have pretty good water in my area, but the Berkey makes it taste much better.

Très satisfait de ce système de filtration par gravité acheté depuis un mois. J'ai ajouté un robinet inox et un support pour surélever l'ensemble sur ma table. Pour fonctionner les cartouches filtrantes doivent être remplies d'eau du robinet à l'aide d'un petit adaptateur que l'on pose entre le robinet et la cartouche que l,'on maintient à la main. Ça gicle un peu. Ensuite c'est très facile on remplit le bac du haut avec de l'eau max 8 l pour ce modèle et la filtration se fait assez rapidement en moins d'une heure. L'eau purifiée est très agréable à boire sans aucun goût en carafe ou au verre, pour préparer des boissons chaudes et froides. Plus besoin d'acheter des packs de bouteilles en plastique. Entretien une fois par mois en lavant les cuves et en réarmant les cartouches qui sont faciles à démonter/remonter. Les cartouches peuvent filtrer entre 22 000 et 23000 l avant d'être remplacées donc tranquille pour des années suivant la consommation quotidienne. Seuls bémols: notice en anglais mais vous trouverez des vidéos en français sur berkey water france et l'absence de jauge qu'il faut acheter en supplément. Sans elle il faut soulever le bac du haut pour vérifier le niveau d'eau restant dans le réservoir du bas . Ce modèle convient très bien pour une famille de 2 à 4 personnes et se remplit rapidement si vous êtes plus nombreux et que votre consommation augmente temporairement. Pour conclure j'ai vu ce système fonctionner sans problème depuis 2 ans chez ma fille ce qui m'a convaincu de m'équiper.

Recomendado. Una solución brillante y ecológica al problema del suministro de agua poco fiable. Parece caro cuando lo ve, pero puede durar toda la vida, con filtros de purificación de repuesto cuando sea necesario. Es una construcción de acero inoxidable muy elegante y de alta calidad. Los filtros deben reemplazarse de vez en cuando, y también parecen ser costosos, pero necesita agua potable de calidad confiable sin botellas de plástico. Descubrí que configurar el sistema de purificación siguiendo la hoja de instrucciones requiere una concentración cuidadosa. Recomiendo comprar la bomba de cebado que facilita el cebado de los filtros. Además, en el primer cebado, frote suavemente los filtros como se sugiere en las instrucciones. Esto ayuda a garantizar que los poros externos de los filtros estén limpios y abiertos. Si tiene un problema o está disgustado con el agua que produce Berkey, comuníquese con el vendedor de inmediato.