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Berkey Light™
systems are now BPA Free
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In the past the Berkey Light ™ systems were made
of food grade polycarbonate that has been approved by the US
Food and Drug Administration. Some research suggests that
polycarbonates have been known to leach BPA (Bisphenol-A)
when either exposed to High Strength Industrial Grade
Alkaline Detergents or when they are repeatedly exposed to
temperatures in excess of 192 degrees Fahrenheit (over 88
degrees Celsius); neither of which occurs when utilizing the
Berkey Light ™ system.
New studies concerning the possible leaching of BPA are
ongoing. There has also been a wealth of mis-information
circulated over the airwaves and the Internet. The FDA
stated in April 2008 that it was not recommending anyone
discontinue using products that contain BPA while they
continue their risk assessment process.
Even with such statements from the FDA, New Millennium
Concepts has determined that it is in the best interest of
our customers to begin utilizing an alternative to the
polycarbonate previously used to produce the Berkey Light™
system. Fortunately, in 2008, a new product was developed
that is BPA FREE. New Millennium has replaced
the polycarbonate material with this new material to
alleviate any concerns that our customers might potentially
have. Not only is this new copolyester highly durable and
dishwasher safe, it is also scratch, stain, shatter and
odor-resistant.
PLEASE NOTE: Over the past year there has been an
increasing concern over containers that contain the recycle
code #7. The recycle code found on the bottom of plastic
containers are called "Resin
Identification Codes". Polycarbonate is simply one
type of plastic that falls under the code #7. Code #7 is a
catchall code that basically means "Other" and
most products that do not fit into categories #1 through #6
are placed into category #7. It is also for products that
are made from more than one type of plastic in category #1
through #6. The new copolyester that the Berkey Light™
system utilizes is also categorized into #7 although it
is not a polycarbonate and does not contain any BPA.
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British Berkefeld -
Big Berkey Portable
Water Filter
Produces safe drinking
water from lakes,
cisterns, streams, etc...
Removes
parasites and pathogenic bacteria
from uncertain water sources!
The versatile Big Berkey®
system is the ideal system for use at home with small or medium
sized families, travel, outdoor activities or during unexpected
emergencies.This powerful
system purifies both treated water and untreated raw water from
such sources as remote lakes, streams, stagnant ponds and water
supplies in foreign countries, where regulations may be
substandard at best. Perfect for everyday use, outdoor activities
and a must in hostile environments where electricity, water
pressure or treated water may not be available.
The Big Berkey® system
removes pathogenic bacteria, cysts and parasites entirely and
extracts harmful chemicals such as herbicides, pesticides, VOCs,
organic solvents, radon 222 and trihalomethanes. It also reduces
nitrates, nitrites and unhealthy minerals such as lead and
mercury. This system is so powerful it can remove red food
coloring from water without removing the beneficial minerals your
body needs. Virtually no other system can duplicate this
performance.
Constructed of highly polished 304
stainless steel, the system comes complete with two purification
elements and utilizes the latest technological advances. This
system has a storage capacity of about 2.25 gallons (8.5 liters)
and when in use it stands 19.25" in height with a diameter of
8.5". The upper chamber nests within the lower chamber for
transport and stands only 13" in height.
Configured with two Black Berkey®
purification elements the system will purify up to 3 1/2 Gallons
(13.3 liters) per hour*. This system can be expanded to use four
purification elements and is capable of purifying up to 7 Gallons
(26.5 liters) per hour*.
*Flow rate calculated with upper
chamber full to top. Flow rate decreases as water level declines
Long lasting filter
elements will filter up to 60,000 gallons!
Reliable design uses
gravity — no pumps to wear out
British Berkefeld
water filters are compact, portable, and simple to operate.
Requiring no external plumbing, each filter takes only minutes
to assemble and can provide up to 80+ gallons of safe drinking water each day.
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What will the
filter remove?
Absolute
filtration efficiency to 0.5 microns (U.S.)
For particles 0.2 microns, efficiency is greater than 98%;from
0.3 to 0.5 microns, filtration efficiency is greater than 99%
which effectively blocks waterborne pathogens and clarifies
the water.
Independently
tested to remove the following parasites and pathogenic
bacteria:
- E. Coli 99.99%
- Klebsiella 99.999%
- Cholera 99.99%
- Shigella 99.99%
- Salmonella 99.999%
- Giardia Lambia 100%
- Live Cryptosporidium* 100%
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For Safe, Reliable &
Clean Drinking Water!
The
British Berkefeld uses 4 filter elements included with purchase of
water filter
The replaceable filter
elements have an activated carbon core and are designed to remove
undesirable tastes, odors, and many organic chemicals.
These filters are in common
everyday use in households across the country, and are particularly
effective on private well systems.
The
ease of operation combined with a proven effectiveness at
eliminating water-borne diseases such as cholera and typhoid has
led to the British Berkefeld Filter being the preferred unit for
field operations by many of the world's major aid and
emergency relief organizations. |
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Long lasting filter elements
will filter up to 60,000 gallons (using four elements),
depending on turbidity level of the water being filtered and proper
care of the filter elements
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Stainless steel construction
— sanitary, easy to clean, and will last longer than plastic
containers
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Independently tested by
Spectrum Labs, University of Arizona, Clare Microbiological,
Loughborough University, and Hyder.
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A rigorous program of
independent testing of our British Berkefeld water filters ensures
complete verification of all product performance claims.
*(University of
Arizona-Sterling)
For Quantity Discounts Call: (888) 855-3545
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