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(More customer reviews)My family got one of these about a year or two ago and I think everyone appreciates it. This thing filters water better than I could have imagined. After drinking mainly from this, I can taste the chemicals (or whatever's adding the funny taste) even in bottled water.

The biggest problem is it's going to make having to drink other water quite painful (well, the filters and the intensely slow speed of this can be a pain sometimes too).

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Constructed of a shatter resistant, high impact strength non BPA copolyester; the system comes complete with two purification elements, a base and utilizes the latest technological advances. This system has a storage capacity of about 2.75 gallons and when in use it stands 26.5 in height with a diameter of 9. The system stands 21 when used without the base (included). Configured with two Black Berkey� purification elements the system can purify over 4 Gallons per hour. The Berkey LightTM system is designed for use during travel, outdoor activities and during unexpected emergencies. 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 outdoor activities and a must in hostile environments where electricity, water pressure or treated water may not be available.

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(More customer reviews)Have used one in Costa Rica for a year.Bought another for this year.The water comes through clean and pure.However, after 6 months, one of the water filter components came unglued from its base and we didn't have the proper glue to fix it.

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How healthy is your drinking water? With the Berkey BL Light Gravity water purification system, you can ensure great tasting, clean water free from chemicals, bacteria, pesticides, and metals for just pennies a day! The Berkey Light system requires no electricity and can be used anywhere with a flat, even surface. It purifies both treated and untreated water from sources such as streams, lakes, remote ponds, making it ideal for camping trips, during outdoor sporting activities, or just about any situation where a reliable, healthy source purified water is desired. Powerful
The Berkey BL Light water purifier removes a host of contaminants such as pathogenic bacteria, cysts, parasites, VOCs, radon 222, nitrates, lead, mercury and more. Exceeds EPA/ANSI Standards
The filtration used in the Berkey Light system has been thoroughly tested by state and EPA-accredited laboratories to exceed EPA and ANSI/NSF protocol. Easy to Use
This water purifier system is fully portable and can be moved even when the system is purifying water. Best of all, no electricity or tools are required -- it sets up in minutes!Great for Traveling
Take your Berkey BL Light system on camping trips, to outdoor sporting activities, or even to foreign countries where water regulations may be substandard.
Durable
This system features a transparent, shatter-proof chamber constructed of high-impact copolyester. It's virtually unbreakable!
Not available in Iowa or California.

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(More customer reviews)The standard berkey filter removes only larger particulates and the black berkey elements are made of activated charcoal.

Berkey has published no evidence tthat their filter can remove viruses which are usually several orders of magnitude smaller than bacteria and parasites/cysts.

Berkey also has not published comprehensive test results such as are commonly provided for RO filters. I would guess the reason they have not published such information is that their filter, unlike RO units, is ineffective against most dissolved contaminants or even very small particulates such as viruses. The lack of any such published data of their filter's efficacy is why they cannot be sold in California.

Berkey is essentially selling a filter that they do not provide comprehensive specs for and claim that a TDS meter will not quantify its efficacy. So, that leaves a typical user with no way to test the effectiveness of the Berkey filter. I certainly would not trust Berkey any more than I would a municipal water company, and probably much less since at least the water company publishes their test data.

Berkey's advertising material claims their filter is effective on a variety of contaminants, but they do not specify the test conditions (concentration of contaminants in the feed water among other things).The test data they released from reputable labs only address a handful of contaminants (the substances that are the easiest to remove such as E. coli and chlorine--using the activated charcoal/black berkey elements)

Also, how does the Berkey filter distinguish between "healthful" and "unhealthful" minerals/metals/substances? What it comes down to is the Berkey filter will remove a portion of the substances that are attracted to activated charcoal if the black berkey option is used, and a portion of the substances attracted to alumina if the fluoride/arsenic option is used. If neither option is used, all it does is remove the larger particulates. (It's funny that a "minute" unquantified amount of aluminum compound (presumably mostly aluminum oxide otherwise known as alumina) introduced by their fluoride filter is harmless, but a minute amount of fluoride and other substances is a serious health hazard.)

There is no evidence the Berkey filter with or without the optional elements is superior to any RO system. Since Berkey does not provide comparable test data, we have no way of knowing with any certainty though basic chemistry and the data from a simple TDS meter strongly suggests the Berkey filter is not effective against dissolved contaminants.

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The versatile Big Berkey system is the ideal system for use at home with small or medium sized families, travel, outdoor activities or during unexpected emergencies.This powerful system filters 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 outdoor activities and a must in hostile environments where electricity, water pressure or treated water may not be available.The Big Berkey system removes pathogenic bacteria, cysts and parasites and reduces harmful chemicals such as herbicides, pesticides, and VOCs without removing the beneficial minerals your body needs.Constructed of highly polished 304 stainless steel, the system comes complete with four 7" ceramic elements. This system has a storage capacity of about 2.25 gallons (8.5 liters) and when in use it stands 19.25" in height with a diameter of 8.5". The upper chamber nests within the lower chamber for transport and stands only 13" in height.The system will filter about 25 to 30 Gallons (95-115 liters) per day.

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(More customer reviews)Works well, looks good, water tastes great! Very happy with this item.
Before you buy, be aware that it is large and heavy. Make sure you have a safe place to keep it so that the spout hangs over the edge of a counter. Berkey makes platform stands for these and has replacement parts on their web site.

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The versatile Big Berkey system is the ideal system for use at home with small or medium sized families, travel, outdoor activities or during unexpected emergencies. This powerful system filters 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 outdoor activities and a must in hostile environments where electricity, water pressure or treated water may not be available. The Big Berkey system removes pathogenic bacteria, cysts and parasites and reduces harmful chemicals such as herbicides, pesticides, and VOCs without removing the beneficial minerals your body needs. Constructed of highly polished 304 stainless steel, the system comes complete with four 9" ceramic elements. This system has a storage capacity of about 2.25 gallons (8.5 liters) and when in use it stands 19.25" in height with a diameter of 8.5". The upper chamber nests within the lower chamber for transport and stands only 13" in height. The system will filter about 24 to 30 Gallons per day.

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(More customer reviews)Living in a hurricane prone area totally supplied by public utilities means a loss of electricity and water during outages. Although stocking up on bottled water is fine for a few days, between people and pets there is an ongoing need for fresh clean water without the excessive cost. This unit is used by the Red Cross as well as many other organizations in places where contaminated water is an issue. Not only is it les expensive than bottled but water tastes great, this requires zero electricity and it's simple to use. All stainless steel eliminates the risk of plastics while ensuring a long life. No nasty iodine tablets (especially for those with sensitiviites) and re-usable filters are easy to keep clean. Great product with long term reputation for quality.

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For customers who do not have a reliable pressurised mainswater supply, whether it is at home, on a campsite, or in a holidaycottage, a gravity filter enables you to have clean filtered drinkingwater on tap. Water is poured manually into the upper chamber. Itpasses through the filter candles under pressure of gravity intothe lower chamber where the filtered water can be accessed via atap on the front of the filter.Made from high grade polished stainless steel, the SS GravityFilter is a portable, robust model, which is easy to keephygienically clean. The SS is very popular with aid organisationsand private customers alike.

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