British Berkefeld 8.5L Ultra Sterasyl Gravity Water Filter System

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.

Great filter, big containers. The filtration is slow, it tooks about 24h to fill up 12l container. It came with 2 ceramic filters but the container have4x spots so you can attach 4 of those filters, it doesn’t need tbh. With this one the water taste like proper water, no other tastes, no smells. Really happy with this purchase.

Very good quality but should have a metal tap at that price and not a separate payment to buy one as the sold item comes with a weak plastic tap

This is an easy to use and the taste of the water to tap water is phenomenal. My dogs will only drink this water than tap water. It was recommended to me to buy the metal spigot which I did as the person had issues with the original. Also don’t overfill as it will leak. A fantastic piece of kit that is transportable

Only set up a few days ago and I am so far very impressed. The water actually tastes really good, fresh and doesn't leave any after taste like tap water and even better than my previous water filter also some bottled water🤗 There's no leaks, very durable and sturdy stainless steel material containers look rather good too. Does take a long time to flow through the filters but I soon realised that this means the filters are indeed doing their thing. Previous water filter system only took minutes this takes a few hours to complete but I have been filling up before bed and top up a litre or 2 throughout the day. The set up is rather expensive but this outweighs the fact it will shall probably last a very long time. The filters are also rather expensive but I'm hopeful in time they shall be a bit cheaper. My only moan is that handles would be most beneficial as it's a bit awkward to lift when on the filter system is on its stand so for now in looking for a silicone band to aid gripping So far I am very impressed and would highly recommend

Brilliant and does exactly what you require. Despite what other people have said about the plastic tap, I found this tap to be far better than the silver tap (which you buy separately). Definitely makes a difference and you can see the limescale at bottom of water, which is good to know that it is being filtered out of the water. Would highly recommend.

This may just be the best thing I ever bought on Amazon. Only when you taste water that has been filtered (properly) do you realise what has been going on with it. And it is NOT good. The water this produces is crystal clear, and delicious. All the toxic and metallic edge is gone. What is left is so beautiful tasting, it's a revelation. I have upgraded to the UltraFluoride candles, which are even better than those the unit ships with. Those are already excellent. For the ultimate refreshing water hit, I add a pinch of sea salt to a 1 litre glass carafe, which I agitate a bit, then chill in the fridge; then I run that through a Sodastream. That is just an amazing taste. I have never had known commercial fizzy spring water taste so good! The Berkefeld is solidly made, looks the business, and is an extremely welcome addition in my kitchen. I absolutely love it - if you are hesitating whether or not to get one of these, don't. This is a straight 10 out of 10. Looking forward to using it on hot days this summer!

What a great piece of kit, a filtered drinking water resaviour. Comes with two filters self assembly. Also comes with a black plastic tap, we didnt use ours. Instead we bought the steel chrome version, which has a visual water level aid in it. This has a built in on/ off lever, a simple up down motion to let a controled ammount of water out each time. The initial 12 lts of water fill, can take up to 12 hrs to all come through, so each evening before bed just top it up. The filters take out all the usual nasties, and last six months, you can clean them manually, or replace with new. Do not use any detergants on them, or run tap water through them, just clean the outside surface.

Llevo más de 2 meses usándolo y es excelente. El agua no sabe a nada y el de 6 litros filtra rápido. Vale la pena la inversión. Súper recomendado

Easy to install Fresh water taste is great!!

Makkelijk te installeren, loopt de eerste dag iets minder goed door omdat het systeem zich moet vullen, maar daarna binnen het uur gefilterd water! Heel blij mee.

Der Wasserfilter sieht nicht nur gut aus, er filtert auch das Wasser extrem gut. Das Wasser schmeckt sehr gut und auch die Geräte wie beispielsweise der Katzentrinkbrunnen hat keine schmierigen Ablagerungen mehr. Ich habe den kleinen und der größere wird sicher noch dazukommen. Aber wichtig, den Metallwasserhahn dazubestellen, da der mitgelieferte nicht dicht ist.

Hace poco que lo usamos y parece que funciona. El sabor del agua es muy bueno. Iria aun mejor si existiera la manera de comprovar el agua limpia que queda en el depósito.