British Berkefeld 7 inch System

The British Berkefeld stainless steel water filtration system utilises Super Sterasyl Ceramic filters which have a history of strong, safe and functional water purification going back over 150 years.  The British Berkefeld is suitable for small to medium sized groups or families through everyday home use outdoor activities,  emergencies and disasters.  They are well known and used by charities and aid organisations like the Red Cross and UNICEF from Africa to Asia.

• Height when in use: 48.9cm
• Compact Height for travel (upper chamber nests in lower): 33 cm
• Diameter: 21.6 cm
• Storage Capacity: 8.5 litres
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Filtration rate:

• with two 7” Super Sterasyl™ Ceramic filter candles:  about 75.7 litres per day
• with four 7” Super Sterasyl™ Ceramic filter candles:  about 90.8 litres per day

NOTE: Flow rate calculated with upper chamber full to top and decreases as water level declines.

This durable, strong and effective water purification system works with treated water (e.g. Tap water) as well as water from roofs, tanks, lakes, streams, stagnant ponds and water supplies in third world countries where regulations may be substandard at best.

Is a must in hostile environments where electricity, water pressure or treated water may not be available.

Features:

• Constructed of highly polished 304 stainless steel
• Comes complete with either two or four ceramic purification elements (candles)
• Holds up to four ceramic purification elements (candles)
• Super Sterasyl ceramic elements are re-cleanable and re-usable for up to several years depending on water source quality
• Gravity based – does NOT rely on electricity or water pressure
• Utilizes the latest technological advances, backed by over 150 years of development
• NOT to be used with salt water

• Super Sterasyl ceramic elements are impregnated with silver which inhibits bacterial grow-through in the filter, making them Self-Sterilizing
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Filters as follows:

• removes pathogenic bacteria, cysts and parasites by 99.99%
• removes cysts Cryptosporidium Parvum and Giardia Lamblia by 99.99%
• removes disease causing bacteria by 99.99%, including Cholera, Typhoid, Salmonella, Serratia, E. Coli, Fecal Coliform
• reduces herbicides, pesticides, organic solvents, SOCs, VOCs and trihalomethanes
• reduces chlorine and lead
• removes bad taste, colour & odours
• removes silt and sediment making your water crystal clear
• removes more heavy metals, arsenic and FLUORIDE WITH ADDITION of PF-4 filters
• Does NOT remove the beneficial minerals your body needs
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REPLACEMENT
Replace the ceramic filter elements when the carbon has been exhausted or if there is a significant change in diameter of the ceramic after cleaning. Anytime a crack in the ceramic occurs, the integrity has been lost and the filter must be replaced.