{"product_id":"big-berkey-r-8-5-litres-pack-2-filtres-black-berkey-base-robinet-inox","title":"Big Berkey® 8.5 liters - Complete pack 2 Black Berkey® filters + stainless steel base \u0026 faucet","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"max-width:1000px;margin:0 auto;font-family:inherit;font-size:16px;line-height:1.65;color:#233746;overflow-wrap:break-word;\"\u003e\n\u003cheader style=\"margin:0 0 18px;padding:clamp(25px,4vw,42px);background:#12354d;background:linear-gradient(135deg,#12354d 0%,#0d6071 100%);border-radius:22px;color:#ffffff;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 10px;font-size:12px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:1.5px;color:#d7edf0;\"\u003eFOUNTAINE WATER · BERKEY® SYSTEMS\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin:0 0 16px;font-size:clamp(26px,4vw,36px);font-weight:700;line-height:1.2;color:#ffffff;\"\u003eBig Berkey® 8.5 L — Equipped pack\u003cbr\u003e2 Black Berkey®, stainless steel base and faucet\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 22px;color:#edf7fa;\"\u003eInstall your fountain with the accessories provided in this pack: a stainless steel base to free up space under the tap, a stainless steel tap and an FPK-KIT priming kit. The Big Berkey® comes with 2 Black Berkey® filters for your daily uses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:9px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"display:inline-block;padding:7px 12px;border:1px solid #7095a3;border-radius:30px;color:#ffffff;font-size:13px;font-weight:600;\"\u003e8.5 liters\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"display:inline-block;padding:7px 12px;border:1px solid #7095a3;border-radius:30px;color:#ffffff;font-size:13px;font-weight:600;\"\u003e2 Black Berkey®\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"display:inline-block;padding:7px 12px;border:1px solid #7095a3;border-radius:30px;color:#ffffff;font-size:13px;font-weight:600;\"\u003eBase + stainless steel faucet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"display:inline-block;padding:7px 12px;border:1px solid #7095a3;border-radius:30px;color:#ffffff;font-size:13px;font-weight:600;\"\u003eFPK-KIT included\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/header\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin:0 0 24px;padding:17px 20px;background:#edf7f1;border:1px solid #cce1d4;border-radius:14px;\"\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:15px;color:#265c47;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn this pack:\u003c\/strong\u003e the Big Berkey® with 2 Black Berkey® original, a \u003cstrong\u003estainless steel base MEDBASE\u003c\/strong\u003e, a \u003cstrong\u003estainless steel faucet SPIGOT-SS\u003c\/strong\u003e and a \u003cstrong\u003eFPK-KIT bootstrap kit\u003c\/strong\u003e. Additional accessories are detailed below.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:12px;margin:0 0 26px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 180px;min-width:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:20px;text-align:center;background:#f0f6fa;border:1px solid #d8e5ee;border-radius:14px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 5px;font-size:27px;font-weight:700;line-height:1.2;color:#153b50;\"\u003e8.5 L\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:14px;color:#486274;\"\u003estorage capacity\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 180px;min-width:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:20px;text-align:center;background:#f0f6fa;border:1px solid #d8e5ee;border-radius:14px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 5px;font-size:27px;font-weight:700;line-height:1.2;color:#153b50;\"\u003e1 to 4\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:14px;color:#486274;\"\u003epeople on a daily basis\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 180px;min-width:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:20px;text-align:center;background:#f0f6fa;border:1px solid #d8e5ee;border-radius:14px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 5px;font-size:27px;font-weight:700;line-height:1.2;color:#153b50;\"\u003e2 filters\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:14px;color:#486274;\"\u003eBlack Berkey® supplied\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 180px;min-width:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:20px;text-align:center;background:#f0f6fa;border:1px solid #d8e5ee;border-radius:14px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 5px;font-size:27px;font-weight:700;line-height:1.2;color:#153b50;\"\u003e48.9 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:14px;color:#486274;\"\u003eheight of the fountain, excluding extension\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003csection style=\"margin:0 0 26px;padding:0 4px;\"\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"margin:0 0 14px;font-size:25px;line-height:1.3;color:#153b50;\"\u003eFeatures and compatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x:auto;border:1px solid #d8e3ea;border-radius:14px;\"\u003e\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;text-align:left;line-height:1.5;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr style=\"background:#eaf2f7;\"\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\" style=\"padding:14px;color:#153b50;\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\" style=\"padding:14px;color:#153b50;\"\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#ffffff;\"\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"width:42%;padding:14px;border-top:1px solid #e0e8ee;vertical-align:top;font-weight:normal;\"\u003eModel \/ reference\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:14px;border-top:1px solid #e0e8ee;vertical-align:top;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBig Berkey® — BK4X2-BB\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#f7fafc;\"\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"width:42%;padding:14px;border-top:1px solid #e0e8ee;vertical-align:top;font-weight:normal;\"\u003eStorage capacity\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:14px;border-top:1px solid #e0e8ee;vertical-align:top;\"\u003eApproximately 8.5 L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#ffffff;\"\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"width:42%;padding:14px;border-top:1px solid #e0e8ee;vertical-align:top;font-weight:normal;\"\u003eNumber of people recommended\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:14px;border-top:1px solid #e0e8ee;vertical-align:top;\"\u003e1 to 4 people for daily use, to adapt to your needs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#f7fafc;\"\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"width:42%;padding:14px;border-top:1px solid #e0e8ee;vertical-align:top;font-weight:normal;\"\u003eFilters provided\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:14px;border-top:1px solid #e0e8ee;vertical-align:top;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2 Black Berkey®\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#ffffff;\"\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"width:42%;padding:14px;border-top:1px solid #e0e8ee;vertical-align:top;font-weight:normal;\"\u003eMaximum configuration\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:14px;border-top:1px solid #e0e8ee;vertical-align:top;\"\u003e4 Black Berkey® in the upper chamber\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#f7fafc;\"\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"width:42%;padding:14px;border-top:1px solid #e0e8ee;vertical-align:top;font-weight:normal;\"\u003eMaximum flow with 2 filters\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:14px;border-top:1px solid #e0e8ee;vertical-align:top;\"\u003eUp to 13.3 L\/h, full upper chamber\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#ffffff;\"\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"width:42%;padding:14px;border-top:1px solid #e0e8ee;vertical-align:top;font-weight:normal;\"\u003eMaximum flow with 4 filters\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:14px;border-top:1px solid #e0e8ee;vertical-align:top;\"\u003eUp to 26.5 L\/h, upper chamber full; additional pair sold separately\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#f7fafc;\"\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"width:42%;padding:14px;border-top:1px solid #e0e8ee;vertical-align:top;font-weight:normal;\"\u003eHeight in use\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:14px;border-top:1px solid #e0e8ee;vertical-align:top;\"\u003eApproximately 48.9 cm, without extension base\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#ffffff;\"\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"width:42%;padding:14px;border-top:1px solid #e0e8ee;vertical-align:top;font-weight:normal;\"\u003eDiameter of the tank\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:14px;border-top:1px solid #e0e8ee;vertical-align:top;\"\u003eApproximately 21.6 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#f7fafc;\"\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"width:42%;padding:14px;border-top:1px solid #e0e8ee;vertical-align:top;font-weight:normal;\"\u003eHeight for transport\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:14px;border-top:1px solid #e0e8ee;vertical-align:top;\"\u003eApproximately 33 cm when the two tanks are nested; filters and tap removed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#ffffff;\"\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"width:42%;padding:14px;border-top:1px solid #e0e8ee;vertical-align:top;font-weight:normal;\"\u003eUnladen weight of the standard system\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:14px;border-top:1px solid #e0e8ee;vertical-align:top;\"\u003eApproximately 3.2 kg, excluding additional extension accessories\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#f7fafc;\"\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"width:42%;padding:14px;border-top:1px solid #e0e8ee;vertical-align:top;font-weight:normal;\"\u003eTank material\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:14px;border-top:1px solid #e0e8ee;vertical-align:top;\"\u003ePolished AISI 304 stainless steel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#ffffff;\"\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"width:42%;padding:14px;border-top:1px solid #e0e8ee;vertical-align:top;font-weight:normal;\"\u003eOperation\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:14px;border-top:1px solid #e0e8ee;vertical-align:top;\"\u003eBy gravity, without electrical connection or permanent connection to water\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#f7fafc;\"\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"width:42%;padding:14px;border-top:1px solid #e0e8ee;vertical-align:top;font-weight:normal;\"\u003eAdditional filters\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:14px;border-top:1px solid #e0e8ee;vertical-align:top;\"\u003eUp to 4 Berkey PF-2™ in lower chamber, in addition to the Black Berkey®; sold separately\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#ffffff;\"\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"width:42%;padding:14px;border-top:1px solid #e0e8ee;vertical-align:top;font-weight:normal;\"\u003eRailer base supplied\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:14px;border-top:1px solid #e0e8ee;vertical-align:top;\"\u003eMEDBASE stainless steel base, suitable for Big Berkey®\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#f7fafc;\"\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"width:42%;padding:14px;border-top:1px solid #e0e8ee;vertical-align:top;font-weight:normal;\"\u003eFaucet supplied in the pack\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:14px;border-top:1px solid #e0e8ee;vertical-align:top;\"\u003eSPIGOT-SS stainless steel faucet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#ffffff;\"\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"width:42%;padding:14px;border-top:1px solid #e0e8ee;vertical-align:top;font-weight:normal;\"\u003eAdditional starter kit\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:14px;border-top:1px solid #e0e8ee;vertical-align:top;\"\u003eFPK-KIT\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#f7fafc;\"\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"width:42%;padding:14px;border-top:1px solid #e0e8ee;vertical-align:top;font-weight:normal;\"\u003eDimensions with base\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:14px;border-top:1px solid #e0e8ee;vertical-align:top;\"\u003eThe 48.9 cm indicated corresponds to the fountain alone. Allow extra height for base and lid opening.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:12px 4px 0;font-size:13px;color:#596b78;\"\u003eDimensions converted from manufacturer measurements and rounded. The flow rates are maximum with a full upper tank; they decrease when the level drops. The weight indicated corresponds to the empty standard system, not to the package or the pack with accessories.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection style=\"margin:0 0 26px;padding:0 4px;\"\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"margin:0 0 14px;font-size:25px;line-height:1.3;color:#153b50;\"\u003e✨ Accessories that simplify installation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0;padding-left:22px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:9px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMEDBASE stainless steel base:\u003c\/strong\u003e it raises the fountain to facilitate the passage of a glass or a cup under the tap.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:9px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSPIGOT-SS stainless steel faucet:\u003c\/strong\u003e it equips the outlet of water in this pack with its fixing and its seals.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:9px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFPK-KIT:\u003c\/strong\u003e it facilitates the preparation of the filters and the control of the assembly. The PF-2™ adapter contained in the kit is not a PF-2™ filter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:18px;margin:0 0 22px;\"\u003e\n\u003csection style=\"flex:1 1 300px;min-width:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:clamp(22px,3vw,28px);background:#eef6fc;border:1px solid #cfe1ee;border-radius:18px;\"\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"margin:0 0 14px;font-size:24px;line-height:1.3;color:#153b50;\"\u003e💧 Flow rate that follows the water level\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px;\"\u003eWith the \u003cstrong\u003e2 included Black Berkey® filters\u003c\/strong\u003e, the Big Berkey® can produce up to \u003cstrong\u003e13.3 L\/h\u003c\/strong\u003e. By adding a second pair, sold separately, the maximum advertised flow rate reaches \u003cstrong\u003e26.5 L\/h\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px;\"\u003eThese values ​​are calculated with the upper chamber full. As the level drops, water pressure decreases and filtration naturally slows. Proper priming allows elements to function properly.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection style=\"flex:1 1 300px;min-width:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:clamp(22px,3vw,28px);background:#fff7e9;border:1px solid #efdfbb;border-radius:18px;\"\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"margin:0 0 14px;font-size:24px;line-height:1.3;color:#624817;\"\u003e🗓️ When to replace Black Berkey®?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px;\"\u003eManufacturer recommends replacement at \u003cstrong\u003e3,000 US gallons per element\u003c\/strong\u003e, or approximately 11,350 L. For the pair provided, this represents approximately \u003cstrong\u003e22,700 L in total\u003c\/strong\u003e, or less depending on water quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px;\"\u003eNote the installation date and track your fills. This volume benchmark does not correspond to a guaranteed number of years. Cleaning can restore a flow rate reduced by clogging, without resetting the capacity to zero.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003csection style=\"margin:0 0 26px;padding:0 4px;\"\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"margin:0 0 14px;font-size:25px;line-height:1.3;color:#153b50;\"\u003e🔎 Documented filtration\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px;\"\u003eThe Black Berkey® uses a proprietary blend of filter media. The manufacturer publishes independent tests including certain heavy metals, pesticides, volatile organic compounds and perfluorinated compounds. The results are read substance by substance and according to the conditions tested.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px;\"\u003eThe NSF\/ANSI protocols cited in the reports describe the tests carried out. \u003cstrong\u003eThey should not be confused with an NSF certification of the system.\u003c\/strong\u003e The Black Berkey® documents are accessible at the bottom of this sheet.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection style=\"margin:0 0 26px;padding:0 4px;\"\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"margin:0 0 14px;font-size:25px;line-height:1.3;color:#153b50;\"\u003e📦 What this offer contains\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0;padding-left:22px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:9px;\"\u003eThe upper and lower chambers in AISI 304 stainless steel;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:9px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e2 Black filter elements Berkey®\u003c\/strong\u003e ;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:9px;\"\u003e1 stainless steel cover, with knob and screw;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:9px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e1 SPIGOT-SS stainless steel tap\u003c\/strong\u003e ;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:9px;\"\u003e2 wing nuts and 2 seals for the filters;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:9px;\"\u003e1 priming washer;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:9px;\"\u003e2 locking plugs;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:9px;\"\u003e1 protective rubber seal at the base of the tank.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:9px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e1 MEDBASE stainless steel extension base\u003c\/strong\u003e ;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:9px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e1 quick priming kit FPK-KIT\u003c\/strong\u003e : Prime Rite™ universal primer, priming adapter for PF-2™, anti-airlock clip and 2 bottles of food coloring red.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection style=\"margin:0 0 26px;padding:0 4px;\"\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"margin:0 0 14px;font-size:25px;line-height:1.3;color:#153b50;\"\u003e🛠️ Your fountain in 4 steps\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0;padding-left:22px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:9px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrepare:\u003c\/strong\u003e wash your hands, then clean the tanks and the faucet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:9px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrime and assemble:\u003c\/strong\u003e saturate the Black Berkey® with cold drinking water, install their seals on the inside of the upper chamber and tighten them nuts by hand without forcing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:9px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFill:\u003c\/strong\u003e pour the water into the upper chamber, taking into account the space still available at the bottom. An already full lower chamber may overflow if you continue to feed the system.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:9px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eServe:\u003c\/strong\u003e let the water pass through the filters then use the lower chamber faucet. Follow the initial rinse indicated in the instructions before consuming the water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:18px;margin:0 0 22px;\"\u003e\u003csection style=\"flex:1 1 300px;min-width:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:clamp(22px,3vw,28px);background:#f6f5fc;border:1px solid #dedbf0;border-radius:18px;\"\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"margin:0 0 14px;font-size:24px;line-height:1.3;color:#3f355a;\"\u003e🟣 The dye test verifies the assembly\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px;\"\u003eThe Black Berkey® instructions use red food coloring to check the \u003cstrong\u003eassembly and for internal leaks\u003c\/strong\u003e, especially around gaskets, filter attachments and caps. Carry out the control with the appropriate dye and according to the manufacturer's protocol; remove any PF-2™ before the test.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px;\"\u003eThis visual inspection \u003cstrong\u003eis not an effectiveness test against all contaminants\u003c\/strong\u003e. If a red or pink tint persists after checking the assembly, ask for help from our after-sales service.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:18px;margin:0 0 22px;\"\u003e\n\u003csection style=\"flex:1 1 300px;min-width:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:clamp(22px,3vw,28px);background:#f7fafc;border:1px solid #d8e3ea;border-radius:18px;\"\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"margin:0 0 14px;font-size:24px;line-height:1.3;color:#153b50;\"\u003e🧽 Regular maintenance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px;\"\u003eClean the tanks and the tap regularly according to the instructions. The filters are cleaned externally and primed again in accordance with their instructions. Protect wet parts from freezing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px;\"\u003eBefore transporting the fountain, remove the filters and protect their threaded rods. A long period of non-use requires the drying and storage precautions indicated by the manufacturer.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection style=\"flex:1 1 300px;min-width:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:clamp(22px,3vw,28px);background:#edf8f7;border:1px solid #c8e3df;border-radius:18px;\"\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"margin:0 0 14px;font-size:24px;line-height:1.3;color:#1f5555;\"\u003e🚰 Daily water\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px;\"\u003ePrefer drinking water from the network for everyday use and follow the instructions for your installation. Use cold or room temperature water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px;\"\u003eVisually clear water alone does not attest to its health quality. This system does not desalinate sea water.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003csection style=\"margin:0 0 26px;padding:0 4px;\"\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"margin:0 0 14px;font-size:25px;line-height:1.3;color:#153b50;\"\u003e🤝 Your support Fountain water\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOfficial Berkey® approved reseller in France and the European Union.\u003c\/strong\u003e Authentic products and after-sales service provided by Monderma (Fountain water) to support you in the choice, assembly and maintenance of your system.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 4px 22px;font-size:13px;line-height:1.6;color:#596b78;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin :\u003c\/strong\u003e Berkey® stainless steel tanks are assembled in the United States from American and imported parts. Black Berkey® filters are manufactured and assembled in the United States.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"margin:0 0 16px;padding:17px 20px;border:1px solid #dbe3e8;border-radius:14px;background:#ffffff;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;font-weight:700;color:#153b50;\"\u003eInstructions, advice and documentation\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding-top:14px;font-size:14px;\"\u003e\u003cul style=\"margin:0;padding-left:22px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:9px;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.berkeywater.com\/big-berkey-system-2-25-gal\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" style=\"color:#146478;text-decoration:underline;overflow-wrap:anywhere;\"\u003eOfficial characteristics of the Big Berkey® equipped with Black Berkey®\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:9px;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/support.berkeywater.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Systeme-Berkey-en-Acier-Inoxydable-FR-V1-2025-8x11-1.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" style=\"color:#146478;text-decoration:underline;overflow-wrap:anywhere;\"\u003eOfficial instructions for stainless steel systems in French\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:9px;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/support.berkeywater.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Filtres-Black-Berkey-Instructions-FR-V1-2025-8x11-1.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" style=\"color:#146478;text-decoration:underline;overflow-wrap:anywhere;\"\u003eInstructions for Black Berkey® elements in French\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:9px;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.berkeywater.com\/black-berkey-elements\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" style=\"color:#146478;text-decoration:underline;overflow-wrap:anywhere;\"\u003eBlack replacement marks Berkey®\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:9px;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/berkeywaterkb.com\/black-berkey-elements-test-results\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" style=\"color:#146478;text-decoration:underline;overflow-wrap:anywhere;\"\u003eTest results published by the manufacturer\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:9px;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/support.berkeywater.com\/how-to-transport-berkey-system\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" style=\"color:#146478;text-decoration:underline;overflow-wrap:anywhere;\"\u003eOfficial advice for transporting the system\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:9px;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.berkeywater.com\/berkey-base-for-stainless-steel-berkey-systems\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" style=\"color:#146478;text-decoration:underline;overflow-wrap:anywhere;\"\u003eBerkey® base for stainless steel tanks\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:9px;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.berkeywater.com\/berkey-stainless-steel-spigot\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" style=\"color:#146478;text-decoration:underline;overflow-wrap:anywhere;\"\u003eSPIGOT-SS stainless steel faucet\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:9px;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.berkeywater.com\/filter-priming-kit\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" style=\"color:#146478;text-decoration:underline;overflow-wrap:anywhere;\"\u003eOfficial content of the FPK-KIT kit\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n","brand":"Berkey","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54674811355485,"sku":"BK4X2-BB-MEDBASE-SPIGO-SS","price":439.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0606\/9790\/3340\/files\/berkey-fontaine-berkey-filtration-big-berkey-8-5-litres-pack-2-filtres-black-berkey-base-robinet-inox-big-berkey-8-5-litres-pack-2-filtres-black-berkey-base-robinet-inox-bk4x2-bb-medbase-spigo-ss-71356500935005.jpg?v=1731389526","url":"https:\/\/eau-de-fontaine.com\/en\/products\/big-berkey%c2%ae-8-5-liters-complete-pack-2-black-berkey%c2%ae-filters-stainless-steel-base-faucet","provider":"Eau de fontaine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}