Has the Sawyer Mini gone through End of Life testing in laboratories to ensure that it will ACTUALLY filter 100,000 gallons of water?
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Ed jones beat me to it with his response. The type of water filtered varies in the field every time. In a lab, not very useful. But I agree with you there should be some type of standard test. Maybe there is?
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Only thing I can find is on the sawyer website is the lifetime warranty so if you read it the will fix/replace the filter for life as long as you dont modify the filter in anyway or open the housing or run juice or drink mixes thru it they will replace it the 100,000 gallon guarantee is to tell you you will have it for life you will lose it beforeit breaks I hope I was of help you can find all the tech data sheets on there website
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Not sure but what I can tell you with any filter the cleaner you keep it by back washing clean water through it the longer it last. I have friends that have had the Sawyer Squeeze for years and still going. I'm sure if you went to the website and click on the contact us button they could tell you.
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AreiaCreations--You won't live long enough to consume a 100,000 gallons--at 2 gallons per day, that's only 136 years. If it were 4 guys using the same filter, that's 34 years. Just spend the $20, carry the 2 oz and enjoy your outdoor experience. Ed Jones
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I used to own one but I can't remember. All I remember is the unit didn't actually filter anything ever.
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Yes, a fairly expensive filter that must be changed monthly otherwise it turns any mineral deposits in the water and turns ten into a fine white dust that will get distributed through your house and get into everything including electronics. AOS says the only way around this is to use distilled water but you will need over 100 gallons/month.
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Amber, yes, Theresa answered correctly but here is some additional information. The filter straw is rated for 25 gallons in Turbid or Stagnant water. If the water is very dirty it will clog from the porosity of the filter being clogged up. But as Theresa noted, the Back-Flush kit is designed to help restore flow and extend the life of the straw. In clear water, the filter straw is rated to remove bacteriological contaminants including Chlorine, Heavy Metals (Lead) and VOC (Volatile Organic Compounds) for 200+ gallons. But when the water is not clear (dirty water) the useful life of the straw will be reduced. So the goal is to always drink from the clearest water available to you to give it the longest life possible. But the straws useable life is done when, even after back-flushing, you can no longer draw water through the straw. As long as you can draw water through the straw it is still working.
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I don't know. But now I am going to go and check. Indeed it probably is time I cleaned the filter. Just love the machine. Works like a charm. Keeps getting the water out of my basement and no problems. yet 6 months.
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The packaging for the filter claims that it is good for 100,000 gallons. I'm assuming they are expecting you to be filtering fairly clear water and cleaning the filter regularly. If I get 10% out of my filter I'll be happy.
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Yes. I wrote a whole review on how this piece of crap leaks. I am on my last one, bought about six months ago, and it leaks like Old Faithful. It started leaking about one month after I received it. STAY AWAY FROM THIS COMPANY! I have bought many products from them and they all break. They are made in China. I am looking for an American made water filter.
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Nothing. They are both made by Miniwell Outdoor in China. http://www.miniwell.net/index.html. Miniwell also sells the same product under the Miniwell L600 brand. Water Filter Straw - Triple filtration to 0.05 Microns, Highest Filtration Available. Miniwell L600. Carbon Fiber, UF filters can be easily cleaned or replaced. Weighs only 3.5 ounces! Ideal for emergency prepardness, traveling, camping, hiking, fishing, or any where you need safe, clean water. Likely you will see more re-brands by other companies going forward. Granted some companies that have imported these are trying to do their own testing. Im waiting for one to be lab certified for NSF standards of 53 or 58 to ensure they can purify (ie viruses). Nothing. They are both made by Miniwell Outdoor in China. http://www.miniwell.net/index.html. Miniwell also sells the same product under the Miniwell L600 brand. Water Filter Straw - Triple filtration to 0.05 Microns, Highest Filtration Available. Miniwell L600. Carbon Fiber, UF filters can be easily cleaned or replaced. Weighs only 3.5 ounces! Ideal for emergency prepardness, traveling, camping, hiking, fishing, or any where you need safe, clean water. Likely you will see more re-brands by other companies going forward. Granted some... » Read More Nothing. They are both made by Miniwell Outdoor in China. http://www.miniwell.net/index.html. Miniwell also sells the same product under the Miniwell L600 brand. Water Filter Straw - Triple filtration to 0.05 Microns, Highest Filtration Available. Miniwell L600. Carbon Fiber, UF filters can be easily cleaned or replaced. Weighs only 3.5 ounces! Ideal for emergency prepardness, traveling, camping, hiking, fishing, or any where you need safe, clean water. Likely you will see more re-brands by other companies going forward. Granted some companies that have imported these are trying to do their own testing. Im waiting for one to be lab certified for NSF standards of 53 or 58 to ensure they can purify (ie viruses). « Show Less
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For marketing outside the USA, Sawyer uses Liters, for inside they use Gallons. It will do both and almost no one has tested the 170 gal. limit.
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I don't know. I never make any test on these filters and neither the filter label said they can filter out pharmaceuticals. I can only see the filter water taste better and more clear. But the disadvantage of these filters is it's short life. They never last over 4 months or 600 gallons. The recent one I bought only last 3 weeks. Good luck.
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No, but I bring a sawyer filter with me. Weighs 3 ounces and filters down to .1 microns. Add in a stainless steel bottle and you have a nice kit thats better than carrying all that weight from a bladder
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It is guaranteed to work to 1 million gallons of water, so after you have filtered 1 million gallons of water
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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.
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They're referring to 100 degree water. The water in the filter is very unlikely to actually reach 100 degrees F, especially if you run it even a little bit (since it's coming out of the ground tens of degrees colder).
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Well the unit is only sold as a kit. It has a million gallon guarantee, so if the filter is not working, you can contact Sawyer regarding your issue. Otherwise, it should work through a million gallons, at which time you'd want a fresh kit. Their number is 1-800-356-7811. Hope that helps.
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Not sure why you are asking me how long this filter lasts. It was a disappointment from the beginning. I would not recommend it regardless of length of life
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The short answer is YES it will work as a gravity filter but using pressure or squeezing will assist you in filtering much quicker. Take a look at this video and you'll see the Sawyer Mini Filter in action as a gravity filter. I hope this helps. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GXQ2zBhiUlI