Big Berkey® equipped with 2 Phoenix Gravity filters New Millennium Edition™ Elements 12 months
€295,00
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Big Berkey® 8.5 L
Big Berkey® equipped with 2 Phoenix Gravity filters New Millennium Edition™ Elements 12 months
€295,00
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BIG BERKEY® 8.5 L · PHOENIX VERSION
Big Berkey® 8.5 L
with Phoenix filters.
The Big Berkey® fountain in steel stainless, equipped with two Phoenix Gravity New Millennium Edition™ filters. An economical alternative to purchasing to filter your tap drinking water on a daily basis.
Gravity filtration
Without electricity
Without permanent connection
2 Phoenix filters included
Filters Black Berkey® BB9-2 not included.
8.5 L
Storage capacity
1 to 4
Daily people
2 filters
Phoenix provided
4 filters
Maximum configuration
Dimensions and characteristics of the Big Berkey®
| Characteristic | Detail |
|---|---|
| Height in use | Approximately 48.9 cm |
| Diameter | Approx. 21.6 cm |
| Height of nested tanks | Approx. 33 cm for transport |
| Empty weight | Approx. 3.2 kg |
| Storage capacity | Approx. 8.5 liters |
| Daily use | 1 to 4 people |
| Tank material | Stainless steel AISI 304, polished finish |
| Filters supplied | 2 Phoenix Gravity New Millennium Edition™ |
| Maximum configuration | 4 Phoenix filters in the upper tank |
| Operation | By gravity, without electricity or permanent connection |
Approximate dimensions and weight, converted from manufacturer's values. For transport, the tank upper fits into the lower tank. Remove the filters and the tap before fitting.
Three steps for commissioning
- Prepare the two filters. Carry out their priming and initial rinsing according to the Phoenix instructions.
- Assemble the fountain. Place the gaskets, tighten the nuts by hand and close the unused slots with the caps.
- Fill, then serve. The water passes through the filters by gravity and collects in the lower tank. Check the level of this tank before any new filling to avoid overflow.
Phoenix filters for your everyday water
The stainless steel tanks of the Big Berkey® are combined with filtering elements whose formulation includes activated carbon from coconut shells, to reduce chlorine in particular and improve the taste and smell of water.
Officially approved by New Millennium Concepts, Ltd. for Berkey®, systems the Phoenix filters constitute a reference distinct from the Black Berkey®, with their own characteristics and maintenance recommendations.
UNDERSTANDING THE FLOW
A fast and scalable flow
| Configuration | Maximum advertised flow |
|---|---|
| 2 Phoenix filters provided | Up to 13.3 L/h |
| 4 Phoenix filters | Up to 26.5 L/h |
Four filter configuration requires the addition of two additional elements, sold separately.
Phoenix filters are designed to provide high flow. Rapid flow alone does not constitute a defect.
It corresponds to expected operation when the assembly is waterproof and that the flow rate remains consistent with the characteristics of the Big Berkey®.
Good to know: the flow rate depends on the number of filters
and the water level. It is higher when the upper tank is full,
then gradually decreases.
OUR MAINTENANCE RECOMMENDATION
12 months
An annual replacement recommended
Our store recommends replacing the Phoenix filters every 12 months from their installation. service, or earlier depending on the quality of the water and the volume filtered.
The usage times announced for the Black Berkey® should not be automatically applied to Phoenix filters.
To remember: these 12 months correspond to our maintenance advice,
and not to a fixed lifespan announced by the manufacturer.
In your package
- An upper tank and a lower tank in steel stainless steel.
- Two Phoenix Gravity New Millennium Edition™ filters.
- One stainless steel cover.
- One faucet.
- One rubber ring to protect the base.
- Two wing nuts and two mounting washers.
- One knob priming.
- Two plugs for unused filter locations.
Berkey PF-2™ option: the system can accommodate up to four PF-2 post-filters in the lower tank, intended for the reduction of fluorides and certain forms of arsenic. Allow one PF-2 per Phoenix in use: two with the two filters provided, or four with four Phoenix. These accessories are sold separately.
Identified certifications
The Big Berkey® system equipped with Phoenix New Millennium Edition™ filters is listed in official NSF records for:
- NSF/ANSI 42 : reduction of chlorine, tastes and odors.
- NSF/ANSI/CAN 372 : compliance with requirements for the lead content of materials of equipment in contact with water.
Standard 372 concerns materials: it does not certify the reduction of lead present in water. Before first use, follow the priming and rinsing steps prescribed in the instructions.
THE RED DYE TEST
Check assembly and sealing
The red food coloring test is used to check the correct installation of the system and to detect possible leaks internal, in particular around the joints and the filter tightening points.
What it checks
The correct assembly and tightness of the assembly: joints, tightening of the filters and plugs of unused locations.
What it does not measure pas
Filtration efficiency against contaminants. This leak test does not replace laboratory performance analyses.
Use the red dye recommended by the manufacturer and follow the instructions in the leaflet. Remove any PF-2 post-filters before this test.
For your drinking water from faucet
The manufacturer does not claim microbiological treatment performance for Phoenix New Millennium Edition™ filters.
Origin of components: Phoenix Gravity New Millennium Edition™ filters manufactured and assembled in India; Berkey® stainless steel tanks assembled in the United States from American and imported parts.
Consult the official documentation
Find the characteristics and instructions from New Millennium Concepts, Ltd. :
- Official characteristics of the Big Berkey with Phoenix filters
- Characteristics of the Phoenix filters
- Official instructions: assembly and dye test (PDF in English)
- Phoenix instructions in French: assembly, maintenance and dye control (PDF)
- Manufacturer's replacement recommendations
Documents consulted October 17, 2026. The annual replacement advice presented above is that of our store.
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