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Imperial Berkey PLUS 2 high performance FTO+ ceramic purifiers
$520.00$641.00
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4.5 gallon (17 L) capacity. Recommended for 4-8 people.
Includes 2 Black Berkey elements provided by Berkey
Plus our BONUS: 2 high performance FTO+ ceramic purifiers as back up (in case the Black Berkey elements fail to perform as promised by Berkey)
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Housing construction
Highly polished AISI 304 stainless steel
Accommodates up to 6 filtration cartridges.Recommended number of users
Everyday use for drinking water only: up to 12 people
Everyday use for drinking, cooking, washing veggies: 4-8 peopleIncluded
upper and lower stainless steel chambers
2 Black Berkey® Filtration Elements
1 stainless steel lid with knob
1 BPA-free nylon water spigot with washers
1 rubber ring to protect and stabilize the base
2 wingnuts
2 washers
2 blocking plugs
1 Prime Rite™ universal primer
1 Prime Rite™ fluoride element adaptor
1 anti-airlock clip
2 red food dye vials
assembly and use instructionsDimensions
Height: 26½” (67.5 cm) assembled including knob on lid. 17” (43cm) collapsed.
Diameter: 10¼" (26.5cm)
Weight (with 4 elements): 9.9 lbs (4.5 kg) emptyCollapsible
The upper chamber can be stored inside the lower chamber creating a nested height of just 17” (43cm) for storage and transport.Time needed to filter
With normal use and two Black Berkey® Filtration Elements, the Imperial Berkey® System will filter most of the water in the upper chamber into the lower chamber within approximately 2.5 to 3 hours.
Gravity Filter Accessories
Make your water filtration experience more efficient with these accessories for gravity water filters.
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Replacement Filters
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About
The FTO+ Ceramic Gravity Water Purifier Replacement Cartridges protect against chlorine, chloramine, heavy metals, chemicals, pesticides, herbicides, bacteria, parasite cysts, microplastics, and fluoride.
The FTO+ Ceramic Gravity Purifiers are made by KLT Filtration, located in Norfolk, UK. Established in 2013, they have developed a unique ceramic injection moulding technology and a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility to produce high performance ceramic water filters to effectively remove 99% of known contaminants from drinking water. Determined to achieve zero waste, their facility is powered by energy generated from wind and solar panels.
KLT Filtration’s ceramic filters are sold under their Coldstream brand to provide water containing only beneficial minerals and electrolytes, which naturally give water its fine taste.
The outer shell of the FTO+ filter is a unique and specially formulated ceramic which gives maximum protection against bacteria and removes all particles and micro-plastics.
The interior of the filter contains black granular activated carbon for the adsorption of chemicals and heavy metals.
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Height: 8” (20.5cm) - not including threaded stem
Diameter: 2.9” (7.4cm)Recommended filter replacement frequency
Two FTO+ filters – replace both every 12 months
DO NOT apply Berkey's red dye test to ceramic filters!
Performance test data
Click here for Performance test data
Accredited test results show that each FTO+ filter maintains very high contaminant reduction rates to 3000L (792 US gallons) of use. (See exceptions.)
Once wetted, it is recommended that the filters be replaced after a maximum of 12 months.
Actual service life of your filter will depend on the unique chemistry of your water source.
Exceptions
Water treated with fluoride or containing significant levels of nitrate, nitrite, sulphate, and selenium are exceptions to this performance.
Watermatters recommends water treatment with a reverse osmosis system or with a water distiller for customers with elevated levels of these compounds in their tap water.Most of our customers use tap water that is not burdened with these compounds.
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Installing the FTO+
- Fit the rubber washer over the threaded stem of the filter.
- Insert the threaded filter stem through a hole in the bottom interior of the upper chamber.
- Secure the filter in place with the wing nut provided.
- Repeat with second filter.
- Flush multiple passes of water through the upper chamber until the finished water tastes clear. The filter is now ready for use.
Note
a. It is normal to see black carbon fines in the first flush of water. Once flushed, the filter will produce clear water.
b. The newly installed filter will not achieve maximum flow rate until it has become fully saturated. Up to 45 minutes may be required to achieve saturation, depending upon the characteristics of the water being flushed.
Cleaning the FTO+
After a period of use, if the flow rate has dropped off significantly, simply remove the filter from the housing and carefully clean the outer ceramic surface by brushing lightly with a scouring pad (no soap!) under cool running water.Do not let any water enter the stem of your filter during the cleaning process.
Re-install the filter.
Wash your hands before and after cleaning your filter.
We recommend that you clean your entire gravity water filter system once per month.
What to do with your FTO+ filters during vacation or periods of disuse.
- Empty your system and remove the filters.
- Place the filters in a cool, dry, clean and well-ventilated area.
- Upon return, re-install the filters and flush them with 4 litres (1US gallon) of water before resuming use for drinking.
Note
Alternatively, during periods of hot weather, the filters can be sealed in an airtight plastic container or Ziplock bag and stored in the refrigerator. (Not the freezer!)How to store new, unused FTO+ filters.
When storing new, unused FTO+ filters for future use, be sure to store them in a clean, cool, dry environment.
DO NOT apply Berkey's red dye test to ceramic filters!