katadyn pocket water filter

If you are looking for a way to treat water when out hiking, microfiltration devices such as the Katadyn pocket water filter are ideal way for treating suspect water. Katadyn pocket water filters are one of the world's leading brands of water microfiltration devices currently on the market to buy. Katadyn water filters are used by many rescue organizations, armies, charities and hikers as they are recognized for their robust, reliable nature. That is all well and nice, but why do you need water filtration?

According to the WHO (not the rock band) it attributes 80 percent of all travel diseases to drinking contaminated water. Drinking water can contains many pathogenic microorganisms that are detrimental to human life. Examples of these microorganisms are

• Viruses : hepatitis A, Norwalk virus, or poliovirus
• Bacteria : e-coli, salmonella, and cholera
  
• Protozoans: giardia and cryptosporidium
  

When traveling, the usual guilty party in the spread of these diseases are tap water, ice cubes and it have been even know that bottle water may not be safe. Water sources can become contaminated overnight with microorganisms spread by rain and water runoff. Consequently, it is highly recommended to treat every water source. Several methods exist from boiling, chemical, to filtration. Many hikers and outdoor campers prefer filtrating their water sources as boiling takes valuable fuel and chemical is okay for short term use but the taste takes a little to get used to.

This is where Katadyn microfilters and katadyn bottles have gained a foothold in the outdoor enthusiast and traveler backpack.

The Katadyn microfilter has many features which allow it to stand out from the crowd and become the water filter used by many international aid organizations.

• The elegance of this original portable water filter has today become a proven classic.
• The Katadyn pocket water filter is made from only the best top-quality, durable materials giving it a robust quality so good it comes with a 20-year guarantee.
• Its solid build makes it suitable for the toughest of conditions.
• The breakthrough and well proven ceramic depth filter removes bacteria, protozoa and other disease-causing agents to provide fresh drinkable water.
  
• The Katadyn water filter is developed so the micro-organisms cannot pass through the mini pores of the filter ceramic (0.2 microns as their size (greater than 0.2 microns = 0.0002 mm)
• The katadyn ceramic filters are designed to be cleaned several times, even when in the great outdoors.
• The pump handle is ergonomically designed for improved pump action and the outlet hose from the water filter can be attached to required water containers with a simple clip
• Few movable parts means simple minimal maintenance and the parts which are movable are solidly built.
  
• Provided by Katadyn is a measuring gauge to indicate when the filter element needs replacing
• Output: ~1 quart (~1 L/min), so your daily water needs can be quickly filtered.
  
• Capacity: 13,000 gal (50,000 L), which based on a typical human consumption of 2 L a day would last a single person around 68 years.
  
• Weight: 20 oz (550 g)
• Dimensions: 10 x 2.4 inches (24 x 6 cm)
• Katadyn Ceramic Replacement Cartridge: 8013619

If you manage to drink yourself through 50,000 L of water, you need not worry about throwing away your Katadyn pocket water filter as readily available to purchase are replacement Katadyn filters elements.

All you need to do is swap your old Katadyn microfilter replacement filter with you new one.

If you prefer to try and get a bargain, just to the right are a sample of katadyn water filters available on ebay today.

Katadyn pocket microfilter provides you with a system to get fresh clean water whenever you need it. These make an ideal addition to your backpack for the traveler, camper, backpacker, sailer, paddler, fisher, biker, and many more.

As with all things in life, if you take good care of your katadyn water filter, they will last a lifetime. One useful tip to extend the life of the filter element is to ensure that is is completely dry before it is stored for an extended time period. Katadyn recommends to adequately dry the katadyn water filter element for up to 3 days before putting it back in the filter.

If you have not adhered to drying the katadyn microfilter element before long term storage and it has developed a foul odor, the recommended course of actions is to the pump around 1-2 liters of water with a little baking soda dissolved in it, through the filter. After you have done this then soak the katadyn ceramic element in baking soda water overnight. Rinse well and then pump several liters of clean water through the system

Cleaning a clogged katadyn cartridge - Unfortunately, more often than not this requires the fitting of a replacement katadyn filter. However, if you are outdoors and miles away from the nearest shop, a temporary solution is to remove the microfilter and rinse in some water. A word of caution, do not let the contaminated water enter the cartridge output. This strategy will usually give enough life for the duration of your trip.

Don't use your Katadyn filter in muddy water - Portable microfilter water systems are specifically designed to treat contaminated water and make it safe. They are not designed to make dirty, muddy water clean. This type of silty water will reduce microfilter element lifespan due to the dirt blocking all of the micro pores. To gain the maximum use out of your Katadyn microfilter, always use the best water source available. If you have no choice in using muddy water, wrap a disposable coffee filter or fine clothed bandanna around the intake prefilter, this will try to filter and capture out the worse of the dirt before it enters the katadyn filter. Where possible, wait for sediment to settle out and the water surface appears clear before attempting to filter, and when you do filter use the water from above the settled sediment.