British Berkefeld 8.5L Portable Benchtop Gravity Water Filter

If you are looking for the best water filter for a home in New Zealand or Australia that removes microplastics, chlorine, and heavy metals without needing a plumber, the British Berkefeld 8.5L Portable Benchtop Gravity Water Filter is your definitive solution.

As the official Doulton distributor in NZ, we provide proven, premium water filtration systems that deliver exactly what is promised on the label.

Why Choose the British Berkefeld 8.5L System?

When it comes to your health, your water filter should never be a guessing game. Many generic filters come with unsupported claims, but British Berkefeld systems are backed by rigorous testing and independent certifications, including NSF and WRAS.

Consider this fundamental truth: if you don’t use a high-quality water filter, your body becomes the filter. Investing in a premium gravity water filter supports your body’s natural detoxification, improves mental clarity, and encourages you to drink more water, which directly assists with weight management.

Beyond the personal health benefits, this system is a smart financial move. Instead of buying expensive single-use plastic bottles, you can generate clean, great-tasting water for just a few cents per litre. You save money while actively protecting the environment from plastic waste.

Key Product Benefits

• Proven Contaminant Removal: Effectively targets and eliminates PFAS, microplastics, chlorine, organic chemicals, pharmaceutical drug residues, and heavy metals while keeping beneficial, essential minerals intact.

• Ultimate Portability: Perfect for everyday kitchen use, holiday homes, camping trips, or emergency preparedness when clean tap water isn’t guaranteed.

• Complete Independence: Requires zero plumbing, zero electricity, and zero water pressure. It is entirely gravity-fed.

• No Leaching Design: Unlike other brands, the filter cartridges are suspended above the filtered water chamber rather than submerged, completely removing the risk of chemical leaching.

• Risk-Free Investment: Enjoy absolute peace of mind with our 30-day money-back guarantee.

Choose Your Cartridge Setup

This system is completely customisable based on your specific needs. You can choose between two premium 7-inch ceramic and carbon-based cartridges:

1. Doulton Ultra Fluoride Filter Cartridge (Model 8B76)

• Best For: Removal of fluoride and a wide range of contaminants.

• Target Contaminants: Fluoride, microplastics, heavy metals (lead, arsenic), pesticides (glyphosate), chlorine, pharmaceutical drugs, bacteria (E. coli), and Giardia cysts.

• Certification: Certified by NSF and WRAS (2204074).

2. Doulton Ultra Sterasyl Filter Cartridge (Model 8674)

• Best For: Removal of a wide range of contaminants and fluoride removal is not required.

• Target Contaminants: Forever chemicals (PFAS), microplastics, heavy metals (lead), pesticides, chlorine, pharmaceutical drugs, bacteria, and cysts.

• Certification: Certified by NSF (Standards 42, 53, 372, 401) and WRAS (2204074).

Important Note: Do not mix Ultra Sterasyl and Ultra Fluoride cartridges in the same system, as this reduces filtration performance.

Exact Technical Specifications

• Brand: British Berkefeld (Part of the Doulton family, Made in Britain)

• Material: Premium Polished Stainless Steel

• Volume Capacity: 8.5 Litres

• System Diameter: 21.1 cm

• System Height: 50.5 cm (Assembled without optional stand)

• Cartridge Size Compatibility: 7″ tall cartridges with a 1/4″ diameter thread

• Flow Rate: Up to 1.2 litres per hour per cartridge

Quick Start Care & Maintenance Guide

How to Flush New Filter Cartridges

1. Install your selected cartridges into the upper chamber of the stainless steel housing.

2. Fill the top container with water, let it filter completely through to the bottom chamber and discard the filtered water run.

3. Repeat this process two more times.

4. Remove the cartridges, clean the stainless steel chambers with mild dish soap and a soft cloth, rinse, and dry.

5. Install the cartridges into the upper chamber and your system is ready.

How to Clean Filter Cartridges

If your water flow slows down over time due to heavy sediment, simply hold the threaded stem of the cartridge, place it under cold running water, and scrub the ceramic surface with the abrasive side of a clean scourer sponge. Ensure no raw water enters the threaded plastic stem. Lay the cartridge on its side until you are ready to reassemble the unit.

When to Replace Filters

The manufacturer recommends replacing the cartridges based on the volume used:

• 2 Cartridges running simultaneously: Replace every 12 months (or 6 months per individual cartridge lifespan).

• 3 Cartridges running simultaneously: Replace every 18 months.

• 4 Cartridges running simultaneously: Replace every 24 months.

What Is Included In The Box?

• 1 x British Berkefeld 8.5L Stainless Steel Gravity System (Upper and Lower Chambers, Lid)

• 2 x Selected Ceramic Filter Elements (with washers and wingnuts)

• 1 x Plastic Tap

• 1 x Official Instruction Manual

Shipping and Delivery Information

All orders are processed and dispatched directly from our warehouse.

New Zealand Shipping

• Free Shipping: On all orders over $399 (excluding GST).

• Flat Rate Shipping: $9.95 (excluding GST) for orders under $399.

• Carrier: Tracked NZ Post delivery (1 to 8 working days).

Australia Shipping

• Free Shipping: On all orders over NZ$399.

• Flat Rate Shipping: NZ$39.95 for orders under NZ$399.

• Carrier: Tracked international delivery (5 to 10 working days).

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Your purchase is backed by our 30-day money-back guarantee as outlined in our terms and conditions.