FOUNTAINE WATER · BERKEY® SYSTEMS
Royal Berkey® 12.3 L
with 2 Black Berkey® filters
Offer with slight defects aesthetics
The family format for filtering your water every day. This fountain in AISI 304 stainless steel combines gravity operation with two Black Berkey® BB9-2elements. Pour the water into the upper tank and serve the filtered water to the tap of the lower tank.
Slight cosmetic defectsNew Black Berkey® filtersGravity filtration
✓ Offer sold with slight cosmetic defects. The 2 Black Berkey® filters supplied are new. Phoenix filters not included.
2 to 4
Persons: manufacturer's mark
2 Black Berkey®
Main filters provided
4 filters
Maximum configuration
Dimensions and characteristics of the Royal Berkey®
| Features |
Detail |
| Model |
Royal Berkey® 12.3 L — system with Black Berkey® elements |
| Height in use |
Approximately 58.4 cm
|
| Diameter |
Approximately 24.1 cm
|
| Tank height nested |
Approximately 38.7 cm for storage or transport |
| Ure weight |
Approximately 3.6 kg
|
| Storage capacity |
Approximately 12.3 liters
|
| Number of people daily |
2 to 4 people depending on the indication of the manufacturer |
| Material |
AISI 304 stainless steel, polished finish |
| Main filters included |
2 Black Berkey® BB9-2 in upper bowl |
| Maximum configuration |
4 Black Berkey® ; additional filters sold separately |
| Operation |
By gravity, without electricity or permanent connection |
| Maximum flow rate with the 2 Black Berkey® supplied |
Up to 15.1 L/h, upper tank full, without PF-2™ |
| Optional PF-2™ post-filtration |
Up to 4 PF-2™ in tank lower, sold separately |
| Condition of this offer |
Slight cosmetic defects; new Black Berkey® filters |
Approximate dimensions and weights converted from manufacturer's values. The number of people is a benchmark to adapt to your consumption. Remove the filters and the tap before fitting the tanks and follow the instructions for their storage.
Filtered water at your fingertips
The system works with the weight of the water: the water poured into the upper tank passes through the Black Berkey® elements, then the lower tank retains the filtered water for service. You keep control of the filling, without an electrical connection.
With its reserve of 12.3 liters, the Royal Berkey® is suitable for regular use at home. Install it on a stable surface, adapted to the weight of the full system, with practical access to the cover and the tap.
UNDERSTANDING FILTRATION
Scalable flow rate according to your configuration
| Configuration without PF-2™ |
Maximum manufacturer flow rate |
| 2 Black Berkey® supplied |
Up to 15.1 L/h
|
| 4 Black Berkey® total |
Up to 26.5 L/h
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Maximum configuration requires 2 Black Berkey® filters additional, sold separately.
These maximums are measured with the upper tank full. Flow rate decreases as the water level drops and is also dependent on priming and maintenance.
Rapid flow may be normal. However, check the tightness of the joints, the mounting of the filters and the caps if the flow rate seems unusual to you.
VOLUME AND MAINTENANCE
The correct benchmark for replacing your filters
The manufacturer recommends replacing the Black Berkey® pair after approximately 22,700 liters of filtered water, or 6,000 US gallons for both elements.
Filters may need replacement sooner depending on water quality. This volume does not correspond to a fixed duration in years. Note your consumption and maintain the elements during their period of use.
The reference is specific to Black Berkey® BB9-2. It should not be applied to Phoenix or PF-2™.
Understanding Black Berkey® performance
Black Berkey® elements use a proprietary blend of filter media. The manufacturer publishes third-party laboratory tests including chlorine, certain metals, pesticides, volatile organic compounds and perfluorinated compounds.
Results should be read substance by substance and under test conditions. Testing following an NSF/ANSI protocol does not, in itself, mean that the product has NSF certification.
Consult the Black Berkey® element test reports
THE CONTENTS OF THIS OFFER
In your package
- One stainless steel upper and lower bowl.
- Two Black Berkey® BB9-2 elements.
- A stainless steel cover, with knob and screw.
- A faucet with mounting hardware.
- Two wing nuts and two sealing washers for the main filters.
- A washer or priming button.
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2 caps to close unused filter slots.
- A rubber seal to protect the base.
An optional additional filtration
The Royal Berkey® can accommodate up to 4 Berkey PF-2™, with a post-filter by Black Berkey® in use. These optional accessories, sold separately, target fluorides and certain forms of arsenic. Their installation modifies the flow rate and requires their own maintenance.
FIRST USE
Prepare your fountain
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Clean the tanks and the tap, then prime the Black Berkey® with cold water according to the instructions.
- Install the elements in the upper tank with their seals. Tighten the nuts by hand, without using force, and close all unused holes.
- Perform the assembly check, then discard the first filtered water according to the instructions. Repeat rinsing if particles persist.
- For subsequent fillings, take into account the water already present in the lower tank to avoid overflowing.
DAILY
Simple steps for maintenance
The manufacturer recommends regular maintenance of the lower tank and the tap, approximately every 30 days as needed. Remove the elements before cleaning the tanks.
If the flow rate decreases, the Black Berkey® can be surface cleaned under water then primed again according to the instructions. Do not use soap or detergent on filter elements. Protect wet filters from freezing.
CHECK MOUNTING POINTS
Dye checks assembly
Red food coloring test checks assembly and internal leaks, especially around gaskets, filters and plugs. It does not alone measure the filtration efficiency on all contaminants.
Remove the PF-2™ before this test if they are installed. Use the coloring and dosage in the instructions. If a red or pink tint persists after checking the assembly, contact our customer service.
TIPS FOR USE
Choose the water to be filtered
For daily use, use cold or room temperature drinking water. The system cannot be used with salt water, hot water or water from a salt softener.
Water of unknown origin may present particular risks. The advertised capacities do not guarantee the potability of any raw water or the removal of all pathogens.
Your purchase and your support
Official Berkey® approved reseller in France and the European Union. Authentic product; After-sales service provided by Monderma (Fountain water).
Black Berkey® elements carry a prorated two-year manufacturer's limited commercial warranty, subject to its terms. This guarantee is separate from the recommended replacement volume.
Guarantee announced on this offer: 1 year. After-sales service is provided by Monderma (Fountain water).
Origin of components: Berkey® stainless steel tanks assembled in the United States from American and imported parts; Black Berkey® filters manufactured and assembled in the United States.
Instructions, advice and documentation
