is this a purifier filter or just a sediment filter
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purifier. works best if you let sediments settle out overnight if the water is very silty.
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It is a great purifier filter in very low microns per 100000. extremely good for drinking any kutdoor water safely
80942
patrick, this model is a purifier. It has a micron filter and an iodine impregnated resin, so whatever larger cysts that are not filtered out by the micron filter, the iodine will kill remaining bacteria. I've had this filter for 15 years, pumped hundreds of liters of water through it and never received bad water. It's also fairly easy to clean in the field, which is good, because they can get clogged if you try pumping water with a lot of sediment.Enjoy.RB
80943
It is a purifier. Lots of sediment (like in the Colorado River/Grand Canyon) will severely limit the number of times it can be used before replacement. When the water source is not as silty it can last a long time. I've been using this filter for over 15 years with many replacements of the cartridge.
80944
This is a replacement filter for the Katadyn Guide water purifier. It filters all microbial bacteria that one would worry about on a long distance hike where filtering water is a necessity. I would consult the Katadyn site to see what this filter removes from water to get specifics, but I have used it regularly for week long hikes.
80945
No it is not, it physically removes particles, protozoa, and bacteria down to 0.3 microns in size, including giardia, salmonella, cryptosporidia and others. I love this filter.
80946
...removes cryptospor, etc... the charcoal filter that fits the pick-up tube takes most all other stuff and helps taste, some metals etc...change the charcoal regularly... i use same filter in a pur scout ( no longer available) and have drank lots of water type stuff from coloradoto idaho high country. Get the Katadyn Pocket for the best results, cost more initially but pays off in the long run...
80947
It is a purifier but it will not remove heavy metals . I'm not sure about viruses but it will removed bacteria.
1223297
It get all the dust out of the air and into the water.. Therefore it purifies. The advantage is that you do not need a filter. excellent product
565461
Sorry I only use this filter. It does the job for me. I have no clarifier on this.
2048344
There are two filter in this unit. The one at the top of the canister you water every 3months but the one (HEPA) I have yet to replace it. though it is a replaceable filter it doesn't seem to be dirty yet and I have I'm since last May. I love everything about this machine!
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There are two filters in the machine when you purchase it: one is a charcoal filter (pre-filter) and the other is a hepa filter. I purchased a box of the charcoal filters when I ordered the purifier and had to change one filter after running the purifier almost non-stop for 6 months. The charcoal filter is very easy to change.
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There are two filters. The first filter is a thin mesh that you could vacuum off and then wash by hand. I run my unit 24/7 and the mesh filter needs changing several times a year. The second filter is a HEPA filter and it's not washable. I've changed it once after one year of use and these filters are not cheap.
1788662
This is a sediment filter. It is not designed for chemicals. A carbon filter(activated charcoal) would be what you want for that.
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someone had asked about this pitcher, or another Pur item, as to what impurities it removed. I found a water filter comparison at the following link. Hope it helps.http://www.waterfiltercomparisons.com/water_filter_comparison.php
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The filter is removed and you run it through your dishwasher. Once dry, you put back in purifier. Note that the purifier notifies you when the filter needs to be cleaned.
1840888
The Family filters to 0.02 microns, which is an extraordinarily fine filtration level. Since it removes viruses in addition to bacteria and protozoa, they call it a purifier. The LifeStraw filters to 0.2 microns, which removes bacteria and protozoa. Viruses in reality are quite rare in our water.
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Sorry i dont use the purifier anymore big waste of money. Way too expensive for me with my well water. I go thru a filter every 1.5 months. Scrubbing only gives me an extra half a month. I even soak it in vinegar to dissolve the calcium. After 4 scrubbings it simply allows no water thru.
992447
I believe the filter allows the water to separate and stay in the filter. There is a fitting at the bottom of the bowel allowing the water and contaminants to be drained off. A must have filtration system for boats
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Filter life will vary based upon contaminant load and consumption. You'll know your filters need to be changed when: the sediment filter is getting plugged up when the water pressure drops, the iron filter when you start to have iron breakthrough, and the carbon filter when you change your iron filter. There is a filter life-cycle chart for the iron filter in your owner's manual and also on the product description page on the manufacturers website. Figure on an annual change in most applications.
1635692
I use two in tandem for SEDIMENT removal.For TASTE I then run thru a de-acidifier and an activated carbon filter.
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These filters are for silt and the charcoal for any odors. Are not for contamination.
1660514
I have no idea, but the filter removes calcium, which is why I put it in front of my on demand water heater, to protect the coils. I have both a sediment filter (by the well) and this filter on the hot water line. They serve different purposes. But I am dealing with a fair amount of sediment, since I have well water.
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Alex,I installed the pre-filter. Unfortunately it didn't solve the problem and even with the pre-filter the main filters clogged up in about three weeks. I live in NYC and our water is consistently rated very highly. I've never heard that it is high in sediments. I was happy with the old filters for a few years and was on the Water for Life program. After my recent experiences I cancelled WFL and am searching for a non-Aquasana replacement system.