How good is the filtration for off-grid purposes? Could it adequately filter rainwater, or filter the same water for multiple showers?
1947487
yes device fiter the water in shower head and receiver.The idea of the device keep stead water flow.If you are standing in large bucket you coulduse same water for multiple shower .
1947488
This devise is about as simple as it gets. It works from bucket to bucket, there is no force like a regular shower and no it will not filter. This is not something I would suggest if you were going off the grid. You can use the rain water, but the devise will only rinse. You would have to boil the water if you're looking for a hot rinse, but again this will never take the place of a real shower. There are companies out there that install rain water systems if you totally want to go off the grid...Search: Rain Water Systems on Google...Good Luck!
1947489
It doesn't have a filter such as a water filtration pitcher would, it is only sufficient to filter out possible grit or vegetative matter. The filter looks like a small round large pore sponge.
1947490
The "filter" is very open-mesh sponge-like material. Would only filter out large chunks. Putting it on a newspaper, I can read a capital S in the news text through the mesh. It will not purify the water at all; it would probably catch hairs from used shower water, but not dirt or skin flakes.
1794516
We have not used it very much to give an answer for this. I primarily wanted it to water a small garden I have near the patio. I was pleased how it works for small and odd shaped areas. I am not disappointed we purchased.
1878428
You should be able to. I ordered just the filter with the idea of attaching a large "rain" style head to it. However, because of the angle of the outlet, you can only use smaller shower heads. Attaching a hose from a handheld should work though.
70551
It's my understanding that with proper back flushing and drying the filter will be good for unlimited storage... but hey, for the price, how cheap do we need to be. I have a few that I use on a regular basis and several in "permanent" storage (i.e. go bags). I have reused two of these on a regular basis for well over three months and still feel comfortable with their effectivity. However, I do not filter extremely turbid or dirty water. Such source water I prefilter and let settle before using the straw on them.
1200782
Also depends on how often you are running your system. In the mild Pacific Northwest, I probably use it 20% of the time I did in NC. Annually or more frequent if the filters look dirty.
1279235
you could, but you would need a lot of it. and i have a suspicion that it would need to be cured pretty often in a pond. so get 2x what you need for one filter. that way you have an extra one to put in while youre recharging the other
1102057
The filter does not allow for deep concentration of filtration. I would check out camping-specific filters for that application. I think I would carry a metal water bottle for camping. The plastic is durable but the lid can split if bumped around.
1119614
IMO this filter would work fine for that purpose. Another filter that I consider even better in this category is Lee's small triple-flow corner filter. Lee's is slightly more expensive but has improved flow plus it includes an internal air stone for more aeration.
884833
yet to ask Camco, I bet you could water a small green house annually on one filter. it's a solidly built yet simple filter ideal for organics, why spend all that hard earned cash on an expensive RO system if your tap water is already half decent with natural cal/mag? yet to test it with brewing teas, but expect good froth. good luck
504341
Purchased this unit several months ago. Compact and convenient, works well. I got it to make good drinking water, as well as to make water for my small Hydroponic set up. My water is about 450 PPM out of the faucet. The Mighty Mite took it down to 7 PPM to start with, but now it is at 13 PPM, as I have run a lot of water through it and filter changes are most likely coming in the future. Makes 2 gallons of drinking water in about 35 minutes depending on water pressure. This unit can easily be moved from place to place as it is so small, and just hooks up to your faucet. I would definitely recommend this unit for a portable RO System, but not for a whole house application. Purchased this unit several months ago. Compact and convenient, works well. I got it to make good drinking water, as well as to make water for my small Hydroponic set up. My water is about 450 PPM out of the faucet. The Mighty Mite took it down to 7 PPM to start with, but now it is at 13 PPM, as I have run a lot of water through it and filter changes are most likely coming in the future. Makes 2 gallons of drinking water in about 35 minutes depending on water pressure. This unit can easily be moved from place to place as it is so small, and just hooks up to your faucet. I would definitely... » Read More Purchased this unit several months ago. Compact and convenient, works well. I got it to make good drinking water, as well as to make water for my small Hydroponic set up. My water is about 450 PPM out of the faucet. The Mighty Mite took it down to 7 PPM to start with, but now it is at 13 PPM, as I have run a lot of water through it and filter changes are most likely coming in the future. Makes 2 gallons of drinking water in about 35 minutes depending on water pressure. This unit can easily be moved from place to place as it is so small, and just hooks up to your faucet. I would definitely recommend this unit for a portable RO System, but not for a whole house application. « Show Less
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I recommend it. Its worked for me quite well. Collects water well. I can't say about other contaminants. I don"t see any to speak of. Just push in the air valve underneath to release the water. For what I pd works great. Just don't forget to drain your tank which helps with removing the water. The filter really useful if you use any air tools. Hope I helped you.
1512091
Kdf gac will filter hot water as used in shower filters but it will reduce life of the filter. I suggest buying a chlorine test kit from home depot with OTO to check it
1863489
The filter should not matter, as the unit operates on the water flowing through it. We have fairly low pressure, and it works fine. As for the connection, it threads onto the standard shower head (existing) pipe, with a little Teflon tape to seal it nicely. It was a simple direct bolt-on replacement to the existing showerhead.
1255775
I would refer you to the Berkey website. They list all the types of things their filters can deal with. Not knowing what the specifics are, I would not be able to say. You could send them an email. I am sure they would respond. I do know that their filter systems are used worldwide for clean water in remote places.
1689626
This filter is for the shower so it can be used for hot water its purpose is to filter chlorine out of the water.
686839
Oh my gosh Bernie, I can't remember. Seems like it did. I bought a back up pack of filters because I was pretty sure we would need them. Our shower water was really drying my skin. I think the back up two pack costs less now than it did when we first purchased. Totally worth it. Our filters last about three months each, so that is four a year, +/-. Love this unit. It has been the answer to the high desert minerals, wind and dryness that affect my skin so much without getting a much more costly unit. I have dealt with Sayra (Sarah) at their 800 number and she is a great help with questions. M
2254056
because this system is designed to be price effective. some people would call it cheap, i just call it well-engineered Most other systems are over-engineered, at least for a system of this scale. If your only looking 10gallons/day this system is adequate. More expensive systems would have less tendency for leaks and possibly produce water more efficiently. this systems uses plastic connectors, while more expensive units most likely use brass compression fittings. and while the parts are cheap, the work well. my system has functioned well for 6months now, and I make 5gallons/day. a good filter system does just that, filter water. you can make it fancy and pretty and add some bells and whistles, but its still just water moving through a filter, and that's just what this system does. for me, ot been great; good tasting, low-ppm water; no leaks; and cheap! :) if you need a rugged system that will move around, like on a boat or r.v., then this system might get leaky; but for a house with a family who wants drinking water, its great