Black Berkey BB9-2 Replacement Water Filter Elements (Set of 2)

Black Berkey BB9-2: Clean Water, No Electricity Needed

The Black Berkey BB9-2 is a set of two genuine replacement filter elements for your Berkey gravity water system. Each element uses a special blend of filter media to clean your water. You don’t need power, tools, or plumbing. Just gravity does the work.

What Does the Black Berkey BB9-2 Remove From Water?

This filter reduces or removes:

Chlorine and its taste and smell
Heavy metals like lead, mercury, and arsenic
Pathogenic bacteria (over 99.9999%)
Cryptosporidium and giardia cysts
Trihalomethanes, VOCs, and pesticides
Rust, silt, and sediment
Over 200 other common contaminants

Unlike many filters, it leaves healthy minerals in your water. You get clean water without losing the good stuff your body needs.

How Long Does It Last?

Each element filters up to 3,000 gallons. With two elements in this set, that’s up to 6,000 gallons before you need new ones. When water flow slows down, scrub the elements clean under running water and keep using them, right up to the gallon limit. This makes the Black Berkey BB9-2 a low-cost choice over time, even though the upfront price is higher than disposable filters.

What Berkey Systems Does It Fit?

This set works with:

Big Berkey
Travel Berkey
Royal Berkey
Imperial Berkey
Crown Berkey
Berkey Light
Go Berkey
British Berkefeld systems
What’s Included in the Box?
Two 9-inch Black Berkey elements
2 washers
2 wing nuts
1 priming button
How Do You Install It?
Open the upper chamber of your Berkey system.
Place a washer and wing nut on each element stem.
Push each element through the holes in the upper chamber.
Tighten the wing nuts by hand until snug.
Prime each element with the priming button before first use, to clear air from the pores.
Fill the upper chamber with water and let it filter through.

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Is It Tested for Safety?

Yes. Independent, accredited labs have tested the Black Berkey BB9-2 to exceed NSF/ANSI Standard 53 protocol for contaminant reduction. These elements are made and assembled in the USA.

Please note: Do not use these elements with saltwater or water high in mineral salts. This can damage the filter and void your warranty.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use the Black Berkey BB9-2 in any Berkey system?
Yes. It fits the upper chamber of every current Berkey system, plus British Berkefeld systems.

Do I need tools to install it?
No. It installs by hand in a few minutes.

Can I clean and reuse the elements?
Yes. Scrub them gently under running water when flow slows down. This extends their life up to the full 6,000-gallon mark per pair.