Ceramic elements should be removed from their housing, wiped down, and rinsed with clean water.
For hollow-fiber systems, use a syringe, drinking tube, or outlet hose to force clean water through the filter in the opposite direction as water is normally dispensed. You should also regularly backwash your system’s filter to clear build-up. Minimize cross-contamination by storing dirty and clean parts separately and washing or sanitizing your hands after touching untreated water. Look for the cleanest water source available, and don’t throw or drop the filter, which can damage the element. Pumps and gravity systems are best for treating a large volume of water, whereas bottles, in-line filters, and straws are better for personal hydration.īe smart about using your filter or purifier when you’re in the field. Types of Treatment Systemsįilters and purifiers have mechanical differences, too. Freezing temperatures don’t impair the effectiveness of UV light or chemical treatment unlike the damage it causes to hollow fiber and ceramic elements.
Because of their time-consuming nature, these methods are far less common, except in cold-weather environments. Neither of these methods remove particulate matter though, so first, you’ll want to filter water (either with a system or with a piece of fabric) or let it rest so you can separate out the clear stuff.
Water can also be purified by UV light or chemicals, which kill microorganisms or block their ability to reproduce, making the treated liquid safe to drink. However, like other adsorptive elements, carbon has a shorter lifespan and is especially taxed by sediment-rich water. Sometimes companies pair hollow-fiber or ceramic filters with activated carbon, which neutralizes tastes and odors by trapping contaminants to its surface. Compared to their ceramic counterparts, these elements are cheaper to produce (saving you money) but have shorter lifespans, requiring replacement sooner. (For comparison, a human hair measures 25 microns or more.) Many filters and purifiers, including the majority on this list, have hollow-fiber elements. These pores typically measure 0.2 micron for filters and 0.01 micron for purifiers. They push water through a hollow fiber or ceramic element with very small pores so the liquid can escape but bacteria, protozoa, and other harmful contaminants can’t. We will rush it out as quickly as possible but please allow some extra time for delivery.The Year's Best Camping and Backpacking Tentsĭespite the difference in their capabilities, the way filters and purifiers work is similar. To speed delivery, we may ship this item separately from other items on your order. It is in high demand and subject to back-order. Shipping Note:This item is stocked in a different warehouse than some of our other items.
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Lightweight and effective water filter designed for expedition use in demanding environmentsĭurable carbon/ceramic element ensures safe, taste-free water, even with frequent, heavy useįast flow of up to 1 liter per minute with the AirSpring Accumulatorįield cleanable and maintainable-without toolsĮffective against protozoa, bacteria, chemicals/toxins, and particulateįEATURES of the MSR Miniworks EX Microfilter Long-Lasting: Durable ceramic element filters up to 2,000 liters Solid Activated Carbon Core: Removes unpleasant tastes and many chemical contaminants Fast Flow Rate: AirSpring Accumulator increases filtration speed up to 1 liter per minute Field-Maintainable: Can be cleaned repeatedly for full filter recovery no tools required for complete disassembly The SPECS Protozoa Bacteria Particulate Chemicals/Toxins (taste/odor) Weight: 16 oz / 456 g Dimension: 7.5" x 2.75" / 19 x 7 cm Filter Matrix: Ceramic Filter Pore Size: 0.2 Micron Flow: 1 Liters per minute Flow: 80-90 Strokes per liter Cartridge Life: 2000 Liters Field Cleanable Field Maintainable Mechanical Advantage (pumping) Water Bottle Adapter Cartridge Replacement Indicator This water filter can only be shipped within the United States.
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