Berkey Gravity-Fed Water Filters: The Ultimate in Clean, Portable Drinking Water
- John Dorrington
- 6 days ago
- 3 min read
Why Choose a Berkey Water Filter System?
At our store, we stock the full Berkey range — from compact units for travel to larger systems for families and offices. As our page states: “Powerful, Portable and Proven – The Gold Standard in Water Filtration.”
Here’s why Berkey stands out for Australian homes, travellers and outdoor adventurers alike:
No plumbing or electricity required — Ideal for rental properties, off-grid living, caravans, or simply adding a layer of protection at home.
Premium stainless steel construction (304/AISI304) — durable, long-lasting and designed to maintain water quality over many years.
Multi-stage filtration using Black Berkey® purification elements — capable of removing over 200 contaminants including heavy metals, PFAS, chlorine, bacteria and more.
Portable & flexible sizing — From the compact Travel Berkey® up to the Crown Berkey® for larger households or semi-commercial use.
What Does the Berkey System Remove?
Each Berkey system uses gravity-fed filtration through its upper chamber and flows into the lower reservoir, where purification occurs via Black Berkey® Elements (and optionally PF-2 fluoride/arsenic reduction filters).
Key filtration capabilities include:
Heavy metals, industrial chemicals, PFAS/PFOA & PFOS.
Microplastics, bacteria, sediments and rust.
Chlorine, volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and improving taste & odour.
Retains beneficial minerals (unlike some reverse osmosis systems) — delivering cleaner but still mineral-rich drinking water.
Choosing the Right Berkey Model for Your Home
Travel Berkey® - compact unit perfect for 1-2 people, small kitchens, campers.
Big Berkey® (8.5 L) - ideal for families of 2-4; bench top or kitchen use.
Royal / Imperial Berkey® - larger capacity for families of 4-10, offices or high-demand settings.
Crown Berkey® (22 L) - heavy duty size for large households or semi-commercial use.
When selecting your model, consider:
Household size / water usage
Counter or bench space
Whether you’ll add optional PF-2 filters (for fluoride/arsenic)
Flow rate needs (you can upgrade by adding more Black Berkey® elements for higher throughput)
Installation & Maintenance
Clean the chambers before installation,
Prime the filters before instalation. Instructional video on this setp can been show viewed https://www.purewater4life.com.au/setting-up-your-berkey
Install the filters, washers in the upper chamber wingnuts in the lower chamber.
Run 2 chambers of water thought the unit to flush the system and discard it.
Now you're system is ready to use.
Periodically clean or prime the Black Berkey® elements to maintain performance (as per manufacturer instructions).
Optional PF-2 filters (white cartridges) reduce fluoride/arsenic by up to ~95%. These sit in the lower chamber attached to the Black Berkey® element stems.
Check the flow rate: when it slows significantly, it may be time to clean or replace elements.
Benefits for Australian Families & Adventurers
Great for homes – Whether you’re in Sydney’s Northern Beaches or regional Australia, you’ll benefit from ultra-clean drinking water straight from your bench.
Perfect for travel/outdoors – Campers, caravans, boats and remote homes benefit because the system is portable, self-contained and doesn’t rely on mains plumbing.
Emergency readiness – Be ready for boil–water alerts, filtration disruptions or power outages with a gravity-fed backup system.
Reduced plastic waste – Instead of bottled water, you have a sustainable, refillable system supplying litres of clean water.
Why Buy Your Berkey from Pure Water 4 Life?
We are authorised Berkey supplier in Australia — genuine product, full support.
Free shipping across Australia (for orders over $149).
Expert advice — we help you choose the right size and accessories.
Spare filters, maintenance parts and accessories always available.
We support Australian adventurers, households and travellers with reliable filtration solutions.
Final Thoughts
If you’re looking for top-tier drinking water quality, whether at home, in your van, on a boat or during travel, a Berkey gravity-fed system represents one of the best value, reliable choices available.
From retaining minerals, removing a broad spectrum of contaminants, delivering portability and ease-of-use — and backed by our local Australian support — it’s a filtration system that fits modern, mobile, lifestyle-driven households.
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