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Berkey Light Water Purifier

(11 customer reviews)

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We provide a lifetime warranty above and beyond the manufacturers warranty on all Berkey Light Chambers, spigots, washers, and wing nuts. Offer Excludes Black Berkey Filter Elements in which case manufacturers warranty applies.

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Description

  • The Berkey Light water filter system comes standard with 2 Black Berkey Purification Elements but can be expanded up to 4 elements
  • It is a lightweight unit designed for home use, travel, outdoor activities, and during unexpected emergencies
  • Constructed of a non-BPA/BPS co-polyester, which does not retain or leach any foul odors into your water
  • Storage capacity of about 2.75 gallons (10.4 liters)
  • Maximum filters: 4 Black Berkey Elements (in upper chamber)
  • System includes upper and lower chambers, a base, 2 Black Berkey Purification Elements (expandable to 4),  2 washers, 2 wingnuts, 1 priming button, 1 spigot, 1 cloth lid
  • Height when in use: 21″ (when used without base); 26.5″ (with base)
  • Weight: 6lbs empty
  • Diameter: 9″
  • For normal everyday use, this system easily serves: 1-5 people
  • Fully configured, this system can serve up to 100-200 people a day, during an emergency
  • Maximum Filtration Flow Rate:
    • Configured with 2 Black Berkey Purification Elements, the Berkey Light system can produce up to 4 gallons ( 15.2 liters) of purified water per hour
    • Configured with 4 Black Berkey Purification Elements, the Berkey Light system can produce up to 8 gallons (30 liters) of purified water per hour
  • Up to 4 PF-2 Fluoride and Arsenic Reduction Filters may be installed in the lower chamber of this system if desired

Shipping Info

Free in the USA
Please e-mail or call us for shipping rates outside the US.
We ship Berkey® Products worldwide.

This System includes the New Berkey® Quick-Start Kit:

  • Prime Rite™ Universal Adapter (Only for use with faucet)
  • Prime Rite™ Fluoride Element Adapter
  • Anti-Airlock Clip
  • 2 Red Food Dye Vials

Download the Berkey Quick-Start Kit Instructions HERE.

What does Berkey® Remove?

Black Berkey® Elements Remove:

VIRUSES – Removed to  >99.999% (Log 5)
Exceeds Purification Standard (Log 4):
MS2 Coliphage ; Fr Coliphage.

PATHOGENIC BACTERIA (AND SURROGATES) – Removed to >99.9999%
Exceeds Purification Standard (Log 6): Bacillus atrophaeus (Anthrax surrogate); Raoultella terrigena (Pathogenic Bacteria Surrogate); Salmonella Enterica.

TRIHALOMETHANES – Removed to >99.8%
(Below Lab Detectable Limits):

Bromodichloromethane ; Bromoform ; Chloroform ; Dibromochloromethane.

INORGANIC MINERALS
Removed to Below Lab Detectable Limits:
Chloramine; Chloride;  Chlorine Residual (Total Residual Chlorine); Free Chlorine

HEAVY METALS (HIGH & LOW pH LEVELS)
Aluminum (>99%); Antimony (>99.9%); Barium (>80%); Beryllium (>99.9%); Bismuth (>99.9%); Cadmium (>99.7%); Cobalt (>95%); Chromium (>99.9%); Chromium 6 (>99.85%); Copper (>99.9%); Iron (>99.9%); Lead (>99.9%); Mercury (>99.9%); Molybdenum (>90%); Nickel (>99.9%); Vanadium (>87.5%); Zinc (>99.9%).

PHARMACEUTICAL DRUGS CONTAMINANTS – Removed to >99.9%
Acetaminophen; Caffeine; Carbamazepine; Ciprofloxacin HCl; Erythromycin USP; Sulfamethoxazole; Trimethoprim; Bisphenol A; Diclofenac Sodium; 4-para-Nonylphenol; 4-tert-Octylphenol; Primidone; Progestrone; Gemfibrozil; Ibuprofen; Naproxen Sodium; Triclosan.

Pesticides & (Semi) Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs)
Removed to Below Laboratory Detectable Limits
1,1,1,2-Tetrachloroethane
1,1,1-Trichloroethane (TCA)
1,1,2,2-Tetrachloroethane
1,1,2-Trichloroethane
1,1,2-Trichlorotrifluoroethane
1,1-Dichloroethane (1,1-DCA)
1,1-Dichloroethylene (1,1-DCE)
1,1-Dichloropropene
1,2,3-Trichlorobenzene
1,2,3-Trichloropropane
1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene
1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene
1,2-Dibromo-3-chloropropane (DBCP)
1,2-Dibromoethane
1,2-Dichloro-1,1,2-trifluoroethane (CFC 123a)
1,2-Dichlorobenzene
1,2-Dichlorobenzene-d4
1,2-Dichloroethane
1,2-Dichloropropane
1,3,5-Trimethylbenzene
1,3-Dichlorobenzene
1,3-Dichloropropene
1,4-Dichlorobenzene
2,2-Dichloropropane
2,4,5-T
2,4,5-TP (Silvex)
2,4-D
2,4-DB
2-Butanone (MEK)
2-Chlorotoluene
2-Hexanone
2-Methyl-2-propanol
3,5-Dichlorobenzoic Acid
3-Hydroxycarbofuran
4-Bromofluorobenzene
4-Chlorotoluene
4-Isopropyltoluene
4-Methyl-2-pentanone
4-Nitrophenol4,4′-DDD4,4′-DDE
4,4″-DDT
5-Hydroxydicamba
Acetone
Acenaphthylene
Acifluorfen
Alachlor
Aldicarb
Aldicarb Sulfone
Aldicarb Sulfoxide
Aldrin
alpha-Chlorodane
Ametryn
Anthracene
Aroclor (1016, 1221, 1232, 1242, 1248, 1254, 1260)
Atraton
Atrazine
Baygon
Bentazon
Benzene
Bromacil
Bromoacetic Acid
Bromobenzene
Bromochloromethane
Bromodichloromethane
Bromomethane
Bromoform
Butachlor
Butylate
Butylbenzylphthalate
Carbaryl
Carbofuran
Carbon Tetrachloride
Carboxin
Chloramben
Chlordane
Chloroacetic Acid
Chlorobenzene
Chlorobenzilate
Chloroethane
Chloroform
Chloromethane
Chlorpropham
Chlorprophane
cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene
cis-1,3-Dichloropropene
cis-Nonachlor
Cycloate
Dacthal Acid
Dalapon
Diazinona
Dibromoacetic Acid
Dibromochloropropane (DBCP)
Dibromomethane
Dicamba
Dichloroacetic Acid
Dichlorodifluoromethane (CFC 12)
Dichloromethane
Dichlorvos
Diclorprop
DieldrinDiethylphthalate
Dinoseb
Diphenamid
Disulfoton
Disulfoton Sulfone
Disulfoton Sulfoxidea
Endrin
EPTC
Ethoprop
Ethylbenzene
Ethylene Dibromide (EDB)
Fenamiphos
Fenarimol
Fluorobenzene
Fluridone
gamma-Chlorodane
Glyphosate
Halo acidic Acids (HAA5)
Heptachlor
Heptachlor Epoxide
Hexachlorobenzene
Hexachlorobutadiene (CCC)
Hexachlorocyclopentadiene
HexazinoneIsophorone
Isopropylbenzene (Cumene)
Lindane (Gamma-BHC)
Merphos
Methiocarb
Methomyl
Methoxychlor
Methylcyclohexane-methane
Methyl Paraoxon
Methyl tert-Butyl Ether (MTBE)
Metolachlor
Metribuzin
Mevinphos
MGK 264
Molinate
Monochlorobenzene
m-Xylenes
Naphthalene
Napropamide
n-Butylbenzene
Norflurazon
n-Propylbenzene
Oxamyl
o-Xylene
Pebulate
Pentachlorophenol
Picloram
Prometon
Prometryn
Pronamidea
Propazine
p-Xylenes
sec-Butylbenzene
Simazine
Simetryn
Stirofos
Styrene
Tebuthiuron
Terbacil
Terbufos
Terbutryn
tert-Butylbenzene
Tetrachloroethylene (PCE)
Tetrahydrofuran (THF)
Thiobencarb
Toluene
Toxaphene
trans-1,2-Dichloroethylene
trans-1,3-Dichloropropene
trans-Nonachlor
Triademefon
Tribromoacetic Acid
Trichloroacetic Acid
Trichloroethene (TCE)
Trichloroethylene
Trichlorofluoromethane (CFC 11)
Tricyclazole
Trifuralin
Vernolate
Vinyl Chloride
and many more*

ALSO REMOVES OR REDUCES:

Arsenic (>99.9%); Escherichia coli (E. Coli) (>99.999%); Fluorene (>99.9%); Manganese (>99.9%); MBAS (>96.67%); Nitrites (>95%); PCB’s (>99.9%); Petroleum Products (Gasoline, Diesel, Crude Oil, Kerosene, Mineral Spirits, Refined Oil- All >99.9%); Selenium (>99.9%); Thallium (>99.5%); Rust; Silt; Sediment; Turbidity; Foul Tastes and Odors.

* For Heavy Metals, Inorganic Minerals, Pesticides, Petroleum, Pharmaceuticals, Semi-VOC’s, THM’s, VOC’s; reduction exceeded lab detection limits.

Additional information

Weight 7.00 lbs

How the Berkey Light Operates

Berkey Light water purifiers are the most practical, user friendly and economical water purification systems available. To use, water is poured into the upper chamber. Gravity draws the water through the exclusive Black Berkey® purification elements. Contaminates are captured on and within the micro-porous purification elements and are separated from the water. The purified water then collects in the lower chamber where it can be drawn through the spigot. While in use, the system is joined together allowing the Berkey Light to be transported while it purifies water. This feature is useful when purified water is required in one location, such as in a food preparation area, and later in another location such as a dining area. There is no guesswork when refilling the system because the water level, in both chambers, is visible at all times. The elevated base raises the spigot level, allowing the Berkey Light to be utilized anywhere on a flat surface

The shatter resistant Berkey Light is made of high impact strength Non BPA Copolyester. The Berkey Light does not leach foul tasting plasticizers into your water and will not retain foul tastes and odors from waterborne contaminants.

The Berkey Light is so powerful it can be used to purify non-potable or unhealthy water in situations where electricity and water pressure are not available. For normal everyday situations or for hostile filtration environments, the Berkey Light water filter is the most flexible and adaptable available. The Berkey Light water purifier provides reliable, user friendly, powerful and economical water filtration and enhances the ambiance of any environment.

11 reviews for Berkey Light Water Purifier

  1. Karen Ann Talbott

    I have had my Berkey Light for over 2 yrs and I LOVE IT! My friends come over knowing they’ll have clean tasting & a fresh glass of water. I use the purified water whenever a recipe calls for water and for cooking as well. It tastes so good.

    I take my Sports Berkey to work so I will have clean water there to.

    Thank you Berkey Guy for providing my family and friends with refreshing purified water.

    Very Respectfully,
    Karen Ann Talbott, Callaway, MD

  2. Sarah smith

    Does this filter remove chemicals such as pesticides and herbicides?

    • David

      Thanks for the question Sarah. Yes, the Berkeys are designed to remove pesticides as well as herbicides. Here’s a direct quote from the manufacturer, New Millennium Concepts, Ltd.:

      The powerful Black Berkey® purification elements also remove or reduce viruses, pathogenic cysts, parasites, harmful or unwanted chemicals such as herbicides and pesticides, VOCs, detergents, organic solvents, cloudiness, trihalomethanes, silt, sediment, heavy metals, foul tastes and odors, yet they leave in the healthful and beneficial minerals that your body needs…

      Please feel free to call us if you have more questions and to place your order 877-886-3653.

      -David

      -David

  3. Dave

    I live next to the Pacific Ocean. Does this system filter out salt?

    2nd question: how long do the filters last and is there any “cleaning procedure” to extend life.

    • David

      The Black Berkey filters are not designed to handle salt water, only fresh water.

      Black Berkey Elements are sold in pairs & one pair of Black Berkeys is rated to produce up to 6,000 gallons of water. The PF2 Fluoride & Arsenic Filters are designed to be used with the Black Berkeys. The PF2s are also sold in pairs and are rated to produce 1,000 gallons of water.

      The Black Berkeys come with instructions that cover cleaning & maintenance of the filters. It’s basically as simple as using a brush/slightly abrasive scrub pad & clean water. You essentially brush the Black Berkey to remove the outer layer of carbon & then rinse it with clean & cool water. There’s no need to use any kind of detergent, chemicals, or hot water. Doing so will likely ruin the filter.

      -Thanks,
      David

  4. DEb

    How many gallons can you do before you have to replace the filters? Thanks so much.

    • David

      Thanks for the question Deb. Black Berkey Elements are sold in pairs & one pair of Black Berkeys is rated to produce up to 6,000 gallons of water. The PF2 Fluoride & Arsenic Filters are designed to be used with the Black Berkeys. The PF2s are also sold in pairs and are rated to produce 1,000 gallons of water.

      -Thanks, David

  5. Heidi

    David Hello~

    Can you please explain the difference between the black filters and white ceramic? Which ones filter out more contaminants?

    The travel filter uses the black filter correct? and the water bottle?

    Does the light filter use electricity?

    Thank you- Heidi

    • David

      Heidi,

      Thanks for asking. The Black Berkey Elements remove more contaminants from the water as well as produce many more gallons of purified water than the white ceramic filters. Both filters can be scrubbed to lengthen their lives but the Black Berkeys can be primed (backflushed) as well.

      The Travel Berkey comes with the Black Berkey Elements but its dimensions also fit the white ceramic filters. The Berkey Light system needs batteries or a power source only if you are using the LED (light emitting diode) base along with it. The LED base does nothing to treat the water; it simply provides ambient light.

      Feel free to call us with more questions or to place your order: 877-886-3653,
      David

  6. lucas groters

    does the berkey light system able to be upgraded to four filters?

    • jeff

      Great question, the Berkey Light can hold up to 4 Black Berkey Elements at a time.

  7. Ken

    Question about Floride.

    Can you tell me the percent of Floride that will be removed from the water?

    Thanks,
    Ken

    • jeff

      Ken,

      Optimally, it can remove over 99 percent, but on average the PF2 Filters used with a Berkey Light system will reduce fluoride up to 95 percent.

      Jeff

  8. Michelle

    Does it remove rust?

    • David

      Thanks for asking. Yes, it does reduce rust taste & color.

      -David

  9. Nancy (verified owner)

    We’ve had the Berkey Light for almost a year now. Our city water has a strange chemical taste which is entirely removed by the Berkey water filter. Although our city does not use fluoride I also have the Berkey fluoride filters. We use the filtered water for cooking and drinking and the taste is really great! It’s so much better than the bottled water we bought for a couple of years after my distiller broke and before we bought the Berkey Light. I figure we used to spend approximately $15 a month on bottled water so the Berkey Light system will pay for itself in about 17 months. It’s also nice not to have to recycle so many empty plastic water containers. I’ve had several different water filters and distillers over the last 35 years and the Berkey is by far the best of all of them, the easiest to use, has the longest lasting filters and the best tasting water.

  10. anita weeks

    Hello from the Big Island of Hawaii where we were hit by hurricane Isbel. We were off power for 12 days here in Puna as there were trees down everywhere, no phone service either.
    While others were picking up drinking water and Ice every day I was able to pull the water from my catchment tank
    uninterupted. I also had a spigot at the bottom of my tank which helped. So good to be prepared!
    I keep telling people to get one as we are close to the Volcano and vog is in the air. Mabe they will now.
    I love my Berkey and have had it for some time now and
    never want to be without mine.
    Mahalo!

  11. sylvia

    What is the difference between the light system and the regular system? Does the light system need electricity? TIA

    • jeff

      The only difference is that the LED Version has a light, the light does not do anything else, just provide illumination.

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