British Berkefeld 8.5L Stainless Steel Gravity Water Filter System | Comes With 4 Ultra Sterasyl Cartridges | Great Tasting Clean Water | No Power Or Plumbing Required | For Home Or Outdoor Use

I purchased the British Berkefeld Gravity Water Filter System late last year due to growing concerns about our tap water, which had started to taste strange, was often fizzy, and occasionally appeared cloudy. The system arrived promptly, and I was immediately impressed by the meticulous packaging. Every component, including the sleek 8.5L stainless steel unit and the two Doulton Ceramic Ultra Sterasyl Cartridges, was well-protected, ensuring they arrived in perfect condition. The system itself is not only stylish but also robust and durable. Setting it up was straightforward thanks to the clear instructions provided. As a gravity-based system, it’s incredibly easy to use – you simply pour tap water into the upper chamber and let gravity handle the filtration process. The filters are exceptional, efficiently removing 99.99% of common contaminants such as PFAS, bacteria, chlorine, cysts, microplastics, heavy metals, pesticides, and pharmaceuticals. Doulton also offers filters designed to remove fluoride, but since Essex and Suffolk water do not currently add fluoride to their water treatment in my area, there’s no need for those yet. However, I’ll definitely purchase them if the situation changes. Given the deteriorating state of our water infrastructure and the frequent reports of contaminants entering the water system, it’s essential to take measures to ensure the safety of our drinking water. As someone who drinks about 3-5 litres of water throughout the day, I don't want to take any chances with my health or my family's. The difference in taste and clarity between tap water and filtered water is truly remarkable. Our tap water used to have a sweet taste and was sometimes murky. Now, we enjoy crystal clear, great-tasting water without any unpleasant aftertaste. The filters offer excellent value for money, especially considering they only need to be changed every six months. Cleaning them with a brush or scotch pad can also extend their lifespan. The 8.5L capacity is perfect for my family’s daily needs, reducing the frequency of refills. The system handles a large volume of water with ease, making it ideal for both drinking and cooking purposes. For the 8.5L size, I recommend running at least 3 full containers' worth of water through the filters initially to remove any ceramic residue, which can make the water appear slightly milky. The only aspect of this product that bothered me was the spigot. It comes with a black plastic spigot that feels quite weak and looks out of place on an otherwise nearly all-stainless steel unit. For the price I paid, I would have expected a stainless steel spigot. I assume the plastic is BPA-free since the system is designed to filter out contaminants, including microplastics, but this isn't mentioned anywhere. Not wanting to take any chances, I decided to replace it with a stainless steel spigot, which you can purchase relatively cheaply on here. Additionally, the spigot is positioned very close to the base of the bottom container, so the system needs to be placed on the edge of a countertop or elevated on a stand to fit a glass or bottle underneath it. I opted for a base stand, which is also available on here. Though it isn't cheap, it does a fantastic job and looks great, as seen in my photos. Overall, I’m extremely satisfied with my purchase. The British Berkefeld Gravity Water Filter System is a fantastic product. It provides clean, great-tasting water, is easy to use, and represents excellent value for money. The initial investment is offset by the long-lasting filters and the significant improvement in water quality. The ceramic filters are durable and easy to clean, which adds to the overall convenience and cost-effectiveness of the system. I highly recommend this filter to anyone seeking a reliable and efficient water filtration solution. Thank you for taking the time to read my review. I hope that you found it helpful and that it assists you in your decision-making. I try to be as honest and fair as possible, as those have always been the reviews that helped me the most.

Absolutely brilliant! Totally worth buying. If you’re umming and ahhing about investing in a gravity water filter, then ponder no longer. It’s easy to set up and easy to use. It stands independent so you fill it from whatever water source you have, tap, rain, whatever. It filters the water and leaves you with pure, delicious water that you can really taste the difference. It doesn’t take up much space. Be sure to keep it topped up as the filtration takes a bit of time but some early monitoring will get one used to the amount of water one gets through and the amount needed to top up. It’s worth investing in the gauge as it’s impossible to see the water level without lifting the top up. It’s excellent quality and once you start drinking the filtered water you’ll never go back.

The British Berkefeld Gravity Water Filter works amazingly well! The water tastes fantastic, and it's reassuring to know it removes such a wide range of contaminants. It's incredibly convenient to use anywhere without plumbing or power. The only minor issue was the plastic spigot, which could feel a bit flimsy—but it's easily replaceable. Overall, a top-quality product from a trusted brand with a long history of excellence. Highly recommended!

Very easy to use. Comes with a type of certificate code of authentication. So that is very reassuring. Also comes with instructions of assembly & maintenance. I am really happy with my purchase. It even comes with performance test data results. I bought the stand separately and the metallic tap with the water indicator separately as well. So easy to put together. Water tastes so fresh and I have reassurance of its quality. It looks so sturdy and made with quality material.

I'd been meaning to buy a Berkefeld water filter for a while but held back on the cost. After taking the plunge though I genuinely wish I'd done it earlier. The filtered water is surprisingly and immeasurably better than the chlorinated stuff that comes out of the tap. It tastes sublimely fresh, almost sweet and made me realise how much we've been putting up with bad tasting water. Because of the filter I am now drinking much more water and am easily up to my suggested 3 litres a day which I'm sure can only be good for health. Definitely recommended. (It also looks fantastic on the sideboard)

Fantastic essential bit of kit

Excellent water filter. Previously used Brita. Unbelievable difference in taste. Well worth the money. Definitely recommend this product

After lots of conversing with the people at Berkefeld, I decided to take a leap of faith on this product. I will first say that like other reviewers have mentioned, I had to purchase the metal spigot attachment for this as the one provided was inadequate for its purpose. Another issue I have is that the water quantity for my Berkefeld is advertised at 6L, when the reality is that it fails to even hold 5L. I fill up a 5L bottle and empty this into the top compartment, after the bottom runs dry from the tap. What follows is me being left with a little water in my 5L while the top compartment is full to the brim. So forget 6L, it can't even handle 5. Also if you're expecting the water to be cold in your filter system, which I was led to believe from someone I spoke to at Berkefeld, then think again. Even ice cold water that's poured in will only come out at a temperature that you can get from your tap. This would have been a deal breaker for someone like me who likes their water very cold. But I was given misleading information. As for the positives, it looks fine, doesn't leak when a metal tap is used, and does provide clean tasting water. Clean tasting water that can last, more importantly.