Will I have to wait 30 minutes for it to purify the water?
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It all depends on how cold the water is, I would recommend waiting at least 15 minutes. But if it is cold the full 30. I carry these for emergency use only. I normally use regular bleach for small batches and a Platypus Gravity Works filter for larger amounts of water if I am out with a large group.
884763
Yes, at the minimum. The colder the water and more turbid the longer it will take. If concern for cryptosporidium use with a filter or it could take 4-6 hours to kill them.
321496
It depends on how hard the water is. I have a water softener and the water saturation screen (not really a filter) lasts several years. Untreated water in areas with very hard water could reduce the time to six months, I imagine.
1483003
First of all the cleaner the filter, the faster it filters. When it is new, it will filter the full amount in about 6 hours. After the filter gets some use, it will take a bit longer. I take mine out and wash them every 3-4 months and change them once a year.
1730739
I do not have my box. My husband installed the filter after soaking for 15 minutes as instructed. I have not had a problem with the product and will purchase another one when the time comes.
1546204
More than 3-4 hours. Havnt tested it for that but distilled water is super cheap to buy so isn't a concern.
2038226
I would think of perhaps using a bag that would screw onto the filter and empty into the clean water container. It won't be fast but it will work. I have used this method before.
1224050
You are doing it right. This is a gravity filter. The water is purified by slowly passing through the black activated charcoal media. It could take up to an hour for all the water to pass through the filter(s). However, sometimes these filters get a little clogged up and slow down significantly. In that case take a sponge with a "soft" scrubber back and gently scrub the filter's surface. Rinse the filter with water and you should see an improved rate of gravity filtering. If your filter(s) have been used for a long while, and don't improve after scrubbing, it may be time to replace them.
283028
I don't believe you are supposed to as it will shorten the life of the filter. If you do, be sure to run cold water immediately after so as not to provide a nice environment for bacteria, algae, etc.
93527
You have to soak the filter for 15 minutes in water and then empty the container you had soaked it in. Then, you run more water through the filter for about 2 minutes. I usually fill the container for regular use and empty 2 times just to be sure I get particle free water. It is very good and eliminates tummy aches from microbial bacteria in the water.
864619
Nope fill your container as night will be able to have filtered water by morning about eight hours.ditto lawdawg exactly what you should do
1669080
No, it does take long. But it is important to throw out that first filtering. We really like ours. We have had it for almost two years now. The only problem we experienced was the plastic movable part that one pushes to get the water to come out, broke. But I was able to buy a replacement quickly (I bought two, so if it happened again I'd be ready!).
1657148
If you drain it completely bout 30 minutes. But three mechanics can wash up and not use it all.
637822
It depends on the size of the filter. Moving water faster does not clean the water better. For advise 320-695-2899.
1679925
How long have you waited? For the first time it may take up to 15 minutes for it to actually start doing "something". Also, if it is still not working, try adding a pinch of salt to the water. It maybe that your water doesn't have enough salts in it.
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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.
1243224
no, but we had problems with the small holes in the filter part. It would only run 15 min and stop till it was cleaned. that's every 15 min. we had to take the filter out.
643254
I have a 2 1/2 gal tank and prob takes around 5 minutes. I have never timed it though.