Berkey Light® Water Filter System – Lightweight Gravity-Fed Filtration

The Berkey Light® Water Filter System is a lightweight, gravity-fed countertop water filter designed for everyday household use. With a 2.75-gallon capacity and a transparent body, it offers many of the benefits of larger Berkey® systems while making it easy to monitor water levels throughout the day. 

Constructed from durable non-BPA/BPS co-polyester, the Berkey Light® provides a lighter alternative to stainless steel Berkey® systems while maintaining the convenience of gravity-fed operation.

The system comes standard with 2 Black Berkey® Elements and can be expanded to 4 elements for increased filtration capacity and flow rate.

*Due to state regulations, this product is not available for sale in California or Iowa.

Why Choose the Berkey Light®?

• 2.75-gallon storage capacity
• Transparent body for easy water-level monitoring
• Lighter than comparable stainless steel systems
• Expandable from 2 to 4 Black Berkey® Elements
• No electricity, plumbing, or water pressure required
• Designed for households of approximately 1–5 people

The Berkey Light® is often chosen by customers who want a full-size gravity-fed system with easier portability and visibility than a stainless steel model.

What’s Included

• Upper Berkey Light® chamber
• Lower Berkey Light® chamber
• Base
• 2 Black Berkey® Elements
• 2 washers
• 2 wing nuts
• 1 priming button
• 1 spigot
• 1 cloth lid
• 2 blocking plugs

Specifications

How the Berkey Light® Works

The Berkey Light® uses gravity to draw water through Black Berkey® Elements installed in the upper chamber. Filtered water collects in the lower chamber and is dispensed through the included spigot.

No electricity, plumbing, water pressure, or permanent installation is required.

The transparent chambers allow you to easily monitor both upper and lower water levels without removing the lid.

About the Black Berkey® Elements

The Berkey Light® comes standard with two Black Berkey® Elements and can be expanded to four elements.

Black Berkey® Elements are designed to reduce a broad range of potential contaminants commonly found in drinking water supplies, including:

• Lead and mercury
• Chlorine and chloramines
• Trihalomethanes (THMs)
• VOCs
• Petroleum-related compounds
• Pharmaceutical residues
• Rust, sediment, and particulates
• Radiological contaminants

The elements are also designed to retain beneficial minerals such as calcium and magnesium.

Each Black Berkey® Element is rated for approximately 3,000 gallons of filtration. Two installed elements provide approximately 6,000 gallons before replacement is recommended.

When replacement filters are needed, visit our Replacement Filters Guide to find compatible filter elements and accessories.

Optional PF-2™ Fluoride & Arsenic Reduction Filters

The Berkey Light® is compatible with up to four optional PF-2™ Fluoride & Arsenic Reduction Filters installed beneath the Black Berkey® Elements.

View PF-2™ Fluoride & Arsenic Reduction Filters

Care & Maintenance

• Prime Black Berkey® Elements before first use.
• Clean elements when the flow noticeably decreases. 
• Do not use soap or cleaning chemicals on the filter elements.
• Follow setup, cleaning, storage, and maintenance instructions.
• Do not use Black Berkey® Elements with salt-based softened water.

Actual filter life and flow rate may vary depending on water quality, cleaning frequency, maintenance, and usage patterns.

Who Is the Berkey Light® Best For?

• Families seeking a lighter-weight system
• Customers who prefer visible water levels
• Households with limited countertop support capacity
• People want a full-size system without stainless steel weight 
• Customers seeking a gravity-fed filtration system for everyday use

Compare Berkey® System Sizes

Travel Berkey® – 1.5 Gallons
Big Berkey® – 2.25 Gallons
Berkey Light® – 2.75 Gallons
Royal Berkey® – 3.25 Gallons

Berkey Light® Systems are made and assembled in the USA.

The Berkey Light® Water Filter System offers a practical combination of capacity, portability, visibility, and gravity-fed convenience. Its lightweight construction and transparent design make it a popular alternative to stainless steel systems for everyday household use.

Looking to customize your system? Explore our Berkey Accessories and replacement parts.