Can the lifesaver filter out microcystin toxins from alge in the water like they are having in Lake Michigan?
911063
I don't know. I suggest going to the LifeSaver website and asking someone in Customer Service. It is a very good question.
1408146
Funny you should ask I put this in the water line from lake water to help with washing machine silt but the filter was clogged in 3 days to much silt in lake to have this small filter keep up but its worth trying every scenario is different good luck
1566377
We used this filter as a secondary unit in a much larger (1500 gal) pond to help with algae control. Since it is not very easy to clean the filter, I would not use it as an only filter unit. I think that it was hellpful in algae control as would recommend it as a secondary unit. The fountain is nice and, of course, helps to aerate the water.
510785
If you are using the vessel in the US you could possibly use it in rivers and ponds. This is from the manufacturers site: "The Aqua Vessel filter is tested to remove or reduce many common harmful elements that may be found in your tap water and US river water. Its coconut activated carbon removes 99.9% of Giardia and Cryptosporidium - the most commonly found parasites in US lakes and streams, and reduces heavy metals like lead, toxic chemicals like chlorine, sediments, and dirt."
594161
Filters are white, there are carbon block filters for removal of impurities in water
63819
Yes you can. It will just filter the water more thoroughly essentially making better tasting water.
1209011
The source of the water shouldn't matter. However, an extra pre-filter for sediment might not be a bad idea for lake water.
1488687
Not sure about the things you are asking about. My understanding is that the filters are for filtering out heavy metals from the water such as lead, murcery etc. It definatly makes the water taste MUCH better regardless..hope that helps!
2216400
Neither. The surface skimmer part just draws water off of the surface for filtration, instead of only drawing from the middle/bottom of the water column like traditional filters. This helps reduce the oily protein "scum" on the water's surface, but this does not at all replace a proper protein skimmer.
2125604
These have a single charcoal filter. They work well for filtering flowing water, but I wouldn't know how far you can get with water contamination. I personally I upgraded to the $20 LifeStraw.
268102
I think these are meant more for survival situations where you are dealing with contaminated water. Most water filters can remove bad tasting chemicals (chlorine) and contaminants from tap water, but they are not guaranteed to remove bacteria and contaminants from standing water. I purchased them for my survival pack, but after reading all the warnings (can cause blindness, handle with gloves, wash clothes immediately after using), I decided this is probably something I shouldn't keep in close proximity with all of my other equipment.
1651515
Yes it will remove the chlorine and other contaminants from water so your water will have no taste the way it should be.
757996
Yes, the filters are used to filter out debris, particles, food, pet hair, etc from getting into the pump. It doesn't not change the "water" other than filtering it.
492081
No it's just filters. You would need s pump to pump the lake water into thr filter.
1861469
The Lifesaver bottle has 3 filters: the purification cartridge, carbon filter, and a pre-filter disc. The 4000 liters is for the purification cartridge. The 250 liters is for the carbon filter. "The Lifesaver Bottle is fitted with a 4000UF replaceable purification cartridge that removes bacteria, viruses, cysts, parasites, fungi, and all other microbiological water-borne pathogens from your water. The Lifesaver bottle also comes with an activated carbon filter made of a high specification activated carbon block, which reduces a broad spectrum of chemical residues including: pesticides, endocrine disrupting compounds, medical residues, and heavy metals such as lead and copper. The Carbon filter also eliminates bad tastes and odors from contaminates such as chlorine and sulphur."
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Sorry. The only thing that I know of that Might work would be to distill the water and try to get rid of the contaminants afterward. The filter system that seems to filter the best, and remove the most hazards is the Berkey filters. Suggest that you research them. I spent days........,,, looking for something thy would remove salt and biochemical contaminants. There is not one that I could find. I was very impressed with the Berkey, and for a lightweight purifier, I really do like the LifeStraw. It will do more than most of the very small filters. Be sure to get this one, and not the green camoflage one that lets 2 micron particles through. That one seems to be mostly for looks. Hope this helps. Sorry. The only thing that I know of that Might work would be to distill the water and try to get rid of the contaminants afterward. The filter system that seems to filter the best, and remove the most hazards is the Berkey filters. Suggest that you research them. I spent days........,,, looking for something thy would remove salt and biochemical contaminants. There is not one that I could find. I was very impressed with the Berkey, and for a lightweight purifier, I really do like the LifeStraw. It will do more than most of the very small filters. Be sure to get this one, and not the green... » Read More Sorry. The only thing that I know of that Might work would be to distill the water and try to get rid of the contaminants afterward. The filter system that seems to filter the best, and remove the most hazards is the Berkey filters. Suggest that you research them. I spent days........,,, looking for something thy would remove salt and biochemical contaminants. There is not one that I could find. I was very impressed with the Berkey, and for a lightweight purifier, I really do like the LifeStraw. It will do more than most of the very small filters. Be sure to get this one, and not the green camoflage one that lets 2 micron particles through. That one seems to be mostly for looks. Hope this helps. « Show Less
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Definitely not. It isn't even powerful enough to pick up the algae flakes. And, the way it's designed to turn on and off causes water to seep into the battery compartment if your not careful. Al in all, a complete waste of money.