How much water is actually held? My family easily goes through 3-5 gallons a day in both drinking and cooking....
1534940
2.25 but it filters fast we are 2 and use 2 or more each day, filling plastic bottles, is an idea
1534941
It holds about 2 1/2 gallons. But you'll only get 2 gallons per fill due to the residual fluid below the level of the faucet. You'll easily meet your needs with 3-4 filters.
1534942
Another reviewer posted this, hope it helps: This model only holds 2.1 gallons of filtered water, as per a discussion with Renee, the supervisor at berkeyfilter or jamesfilter.com, and each ceramic filter is only capable of filtering 1 quart per hour, meaning with 2 ceramic filters, you only get 2 quarts an hour, no where near the 3.5 gallons / hour listed here. Even with four ceramic filters installed, you would only get 1 gallon per hour, or 12 gallons per day.
1534943
I have never actually measured the content but I'd say it's about two gallons. The time it takes to filter the water will easily let you make 3 to 5 gallons per day. I bought 6 five gallon water bottles and filled them. I cycle through this oldest first and always have 30 gallons of good water plus whatever is in the filter.
1534944
I do not know how much it holds but would guess 2 gallons, maybe 2.5. But the key is to develop the habit among all users to replace in the top the approximate amount removed. We keep a pitcher convenient to do this. It only takes about 90 minutes for a gallon to percolate thru the filters, so you will never run out IF everyone replaces what they withdraw. (we have 2 filter unit) The filtering rate will slowly go down over time and they must be cleaned (easy to do.) I think you will enjoy the unit.
544087
We make 20 oz cups for our family . Usually that's 5 or 6 20 oz cups at a time . It's worked great for us .
1540806
Use as much water as you think you'd want to drink, I personally use about 1-2 cups of orange juice!
2282525
I've regularly collected 1.5-2oz on my over-productive a side. When that full, draining into a bottle is a little harder but not impossible - just need both hands to avoid spilling. Or just empty mid-feeding/more frequently.
538497
Without a doubt. You can even water up to 3 different times per day/ 7 different days per week. I have used these for years and love them!
1997191
It holds just over 1.5 gallons. Lasts me 1-2 nights depending on the setting. Heated uses significantly more water and the higher volume setting runs it empty in about 6-8 hours.
944850
If you don't mind filling it up daily, and the two of you are not excessive water drinkers--then this size would be grand. I am single, and use it for drinking, cooking, and my dog (Toy Fox Terrier). I tend to fill it up every other day for myself and the puppy, on average; which means that we probably go through a bit more than 80oz day. If you two are an active couple, however, I would recommend the next size up. But it all comes down to how often you want to fill it. Berkey's are great, so either way I totally recommend one!!
337420
10 gallons. It has been wonderful having more water at hand for cooking etc.
1509143
I've had 5 gallons of water on mine at a time with no issues. Water weighs 8.34 pounds per gallon times 5 equals 41.7 pounds. It does take a while to come up to boil but hey, I no longer get in a hurry.
1696827
It holds exactly 1.6 gallons. Will run about 10 hours at 25% load. See my review.
992493
About 3 gallons. They look like they'd hold more, but you really don't want to fill up the top one. When I did, I got water all over the place. By putting no more than 1/2 gal. in the top portion (after the bottom is filled), you should do just fine. I normally add more water right away if I've used a fair amount for something.
899975
If I remember correctly it holds 7 gallons of water. My son told me because he said he certaily did not want that much water spilling onto the kitchen floor. Sallyann
1681828
It really depends on the size of your house. Mine is 1200 SQ FT and when the unit is working (during the winter) I'm pretty sure it uses 4+ gallons per day. I am using distilled water in this unit (hooked direct to my distiller tank) and there is no way I can stop the unit from "flushing" itself - which is a complete waste of water. At least I don't have to bother cleaning it anymore...........the distilled water leaves the unit spotless. The only downside is that I have to await the day when the unit becomes inoperative because the plastic cracks again. A sad waste of $1200. If you are thinking of buying this unit - DON'T!!!!!!!!!!! It really depends on the size of your house. Mine is 1200 SQ FT and when the unit is working (during the winter) I'm pretty sure it uses 4+ gallons per day. I am using distilled water in this unit (hooked direct to my distiller tank) and there is no way I can stop the unit from "flushing" itself - which is a complete waste of water. At least I don't have to bother cleaning it anymore...........the distilled water leaves the unit spotless. The only downside is that I have to await the day when the unit becomes inoperative because the plastic cracks again. A sad waste of $1200. If... » Read More It really depends on the size of your house. Mine is 1200 SQ FT and when the unit is working (during the winter) I'm pretty sure it uses 4+ gallons per day. I am using distilled water in this unit (hooked direct to my distiller tank) and there is no way I can stop the unit from "flushing" itself - which is a complete waste of water. At least I don't have to bother cleaning it anymore...........the distilled water leaves the unit spotless. The only downside is that I have to await the day when the unit becomes inoperative because the plastic cracks again. A sad waste of $1200. If you are thinking of buying this unit - DON'T!!!!!!!!!!! « Show Less
1488244
I'm not sure about the number of gallons of water. However, I recommend checking out the Alkazone website for more info. I like to drink 4-5 16.5 oz bottles of water daily, and a 1.2 oz bottle of Alkazone lasts me approximately 1.5 weeks plus. I hope this helps.
1163513
I have heard from friends that use it every day and use as little as a pinch I personally use about 1/8 cup but I don't use it every day, so I use more.
494474
I filter 2 to 3 gallons of water per day. A filter lasts me about 3 months, maybe a little longer. There is a little bit of black bits that float on the water before it goes down through but that's not a problem. I haven't had all those problems that others are talking about.
1103983
I usually top mine off every day but I have four cats. It doesn't really need to be topped off every day, I do it because I don't like the trickling water noise it makes when it gets below a certain level ( I'm a light sleeper ). Depending on how much your cats drink it should last the five days. It holds about a half gallon of water.