This powerful passive water filter can purify raw, untreated water from remote lakes, streams, stagnant ponds and water supplies in foreign countries where regulations may be sub-standard at best. So how does the Berkey Light™ remove
pathogenic bacteria, cysts, chemicals including herbicides, pesticides,
organic solvents, PCB’s, PCE’s, VOC’s, detergents, cloudiness,
silt, sediment, foul tastes and odors? And, how is it able to reduce
heavy metals such as cadmium, chromium, copper, lead, mercury, zinc,
aluminum and other dangerous heavy metals, as well as nitrates and nitrites
without removing the healthful and beneficial minerals that your body
needs.
The
Berkey Light's™ unique design combines the age-old process
of micro-porous filtration coupled with modem state-of-the-art technology
and the highest quality materials to bring you the finest water purification
system available anywhere.
To
use, water is poured into the upper chamber. Gravity draws this water
through the exclusive Black Berkey™ filter elements. Contaminants
are captured on and within the micro-porous filter element and are separated
from the water. Each durable and efficient elements can be cleaned with
a toothbrush and last for up to 2,000 gallons. What's more, the unique
Black Berkey™ filter elements are self-sterilizing. The
filtered water then collects in the lower chamber where it can be drawn
through the spigot.
Often
it is desirable to refill the upper chamber while some of the water
from the previous cycle remains in the lower chamber. With non transparent
or opaque systems the upper chamber must be removed from the lower chamber.
This is inconvenient and messy because water continues to drip from
the filter elements as the user checks for water levels in the lower
chamber. This is especially difficult in no or low light conditions.
If the user does not check the water level there is a risk that the
upper chamber will be overfilled and later cause the lower chamber to
overflow. The Berkey Light™ solves this problem with its
transparent design. The user is able to see the water level in both
chambers at all times.
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Volatile
Organic Compounds (VOCs)
Removed
to below detectable limits
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Alachlor
Atrazine
Benzene
Carbofuran
Carbon Tetrachoride
Chlorine
Chlorobenzene
Chloroform
2,4-D
dbcp
p-Dichlorobenzene
o-Dichlorobenzene
1, 1-Dichloroethane
1, 2-Dichlorpethane
1, 1-Dichloroethylene
Cis-1, 2-
->Dichloroethyiene
Trans-1,2-
->Dichloroethylene
1, 2-Dichloropropane
cis-l,3-
->Dichloropropylene
Dinoseb
Endrin
Ethylbenzene
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Ethylene
Dibromide (EDB)
Heptachlor
Heptachlor Epoxide
Hexachlorobutodlene
Hexachloro-
->cyclopentadlene
Lindane
Methoxychlor
MTBE
Pentachlorophenol
Simazine
Styrene
1,1,2,2-
->Tetrachloroethane
Tetrachloroethylene
Toluene
2,4,5-TP (Silvex)
1,2,4-trichlorobenzene
1,1,1-trichloroethane
1,1,2-trichloroethane
Trichloroethylene
o-Xylene
m-Xylene
p-Xylene
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PATHOGENIC
BACTERIA
CYSTS & PARASITES
Removal
to non-detectable levels
E.
Coli-Klebsiella-Pseudomonas
Aeriginousis-Giardia-Cryptosporidium
TRIHALOMETHANES:
Removed
to below detectable limits
Health
effects: muscle and
nervous system disorders, cancer
Bromodichloromethane-Bromoform-
Chloroform-Dibromochloromethane
INORGANIC
MINERALS:
Removed
to below detectable limits
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Contaminant
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Health
Effects
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Chlorine
Residual
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Cancer,
birth defects
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Greater
than 95% reduction
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Lead
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kidney,
nervous system damage
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Mercury
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kidney,
nervous system disorders
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Aluminum
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respiratory,
nervous system
disorders
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Cadmium
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kidney
damage
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Chromium
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liver,
kidney, circulatory system
disorders
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Copper
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gastro-enteric
diseases
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Greater
than 85% reduction
(at 19mg. per liter)
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Nitrates
and Nitrites
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The
Berkey Light™ Filter element has been tested by State &
EPA accredited laboratories to exceed EPA & ANSI/NSF (Std. 53) protocol.
Reasons
why the Berkey Light™ is The Ultimate Water Filter!
HEALTHY
The Berkey Light™ is far superior to ordinary water filters because
it removes harmful pathogenic bacteria, cysts and parasites to non detectable
levels, removes harmful or unwanted chemicals to below detectable levels,
and reduces nitrates, nitrites and unhealthy heavy metals, such as lead
and mercury, without removing the healthful and nutritional minerals that
your body needs. It’s simply the most healthful, clean and delicious
water available.
CONVENIENT
The Berkey Light™ assembles in minutes without tools, electricity,
water pressure, or plumbing. What’s more, they are simple to operate
and maintain.
ECONOMICAL The Berkey Light™ is easily the most economical purification
system you can own. Its unique design allows you to easily remove and
clean the Black Berkey™ purification elements over and over again.
POWERFUL The Berkey Light™ is so powerful, it is able to purify raw,
untreated water from lakes, rivers and even stagnant ponds. What’s
more, the Berkey Light™ is the ideal purification system to have
on hand in the event of emergencies, such as blackouts, hurricanes, floods
and earthquakes, when tap water is not available.
FLEXIBLE The Berkey Light™ is simple and convenient to use and can
be utilized anywhere: on vacations, hunting & camping trips, in college
dorms, RV’s and boats.
ELEGANT
The Berkey Light™ is made of durable Lexan®, the same material
used to make bullet proof glass, which makes it is durable, rugged and
yet attractive and pleasing to the eye.
Partially
disassembled the system can be transported in box the approx. size of
18" x 12" x 10" and weighs about 5 Lbs. So this is also
great for camping trips or travel overseas. USA made, Note: Not available in Iowa
Each Berkey filter element will filter about 2000 gallons of water, thats 4000 gallons for this Berkey Light System.(may vary depending on water quality). Replacement filters available.
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