Katadyn Vario Multi Flow Water Microfilter or Katadyn Hiker PRO? Which is better, do I need to still use water tablets for extra protection?
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I've used the Katadyn Hiker Pro and I was quite pleased with it's performance. Haven't used the other one so honestly cannot compare. We took ours on a camping trip into the mountains and I used it on a stream near our campsite and I did not get sick at all. If you like the peace of mind, no harm in using the tablets. But also putting the filtered water in clear bottles and letting them sit in sunlight for a couple of hours will provide extra protection as the UV will kill anything that may have gotten through the filter.
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I have never used the micro but I know the Hiker Pro is a great filter. I have used it along much of the southern section of the AT. I even used it last year along a section where norovirus was a real problem without getting sick. I have also used it on winter hikes and had no trouble with it freezing as long as I kept it warm in the foot of my sleeping bag at night. As long as you are not going somewhere with an abundance of very small viruses there is no need for additional treatment.
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I have been using the hiker pro for about a year now in fairly unpolluted waters ( I can see the riverbed) and I have yet to get sick.
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Dear Valued Customer,Sawyer states, "The Sawyer® Water Filters feature a 0.1 Micron Absolute Hollow Fiber Membrane, which uses medical technology developed from kidney dialysis. When the water is drawn through the filter, it flows through the side walls of the Hollow Fiber tubes. Sediment, bacteria, protozoa, cysts, and other contaminants are filtered out exceeding all applicable EPA recommendations. NO CHEMICALS, NO WAITING, NO PUMPING, NO WORRIES!"We hope that this sufficiently answers your question. Please let us know if you have any additional questions.Thank you for your inquiry.Sincerely,Thunder Mountain (ThndrMntn)Sales and Service Dear Valued Customer,Sawyer states, "The Sawyer® Water Filters feature a 0.1 Micron Absolute Hollow Fiber Membrane, which uses medical technology developed from kidney dialysis. When the water is drawn through the filter, it flows through the side walls of the Hollow Fiber tubes. Sediment, bacteria, protozoa, cysts, and other contaminants are filtered out exceeding all applicable EPA recommendations. NO CHEMICALS, NO WAITING, NO PUMPING, NO WORRIES!"We hope that this sufficiently answers your question. Please let us know if you have any additional... » Read More Dear Valued Customer,Sawyer states, "The Sawyer® Water Filters feature a 0.1 Micron Absolute Hollow Fiber Membrane, which uses medical technology developed from kidney dialysis. When the water is drawn through the filter, it flows through the side walls of the Hollow Fiber tubes. Sediment, bacteria, protozoa, cysts, and other contaminants are filtered out exceeding all applicable EPA recommendations. NO CHEMICALS, NO WAITING, NO PUMPING, NO WORRIES!"We hope that this sufficiently answers your question. Please let us know if you have any additional questions.Thank you for your inquiry.Sincerely,Thunder Mountain (ThndrMntn)Sales and Service « Show Less
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I have used the 40043 for several years then bought the 40042 four pack this year. The only difference that I can tell is that the 40043 comes with a flexible hose, and I have several, so I use them with these filters. There is no difference in the quality of the water that I can tell! The 4 pack is a great buy.
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I looked into this about a year ago. The guide pro is a different model with a different filter. Last I checked,the only places you could get a filter for the Por were Katadyn or Amazon. I would call Katadyn. they will straighten it out for you.
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I can only speak for the shelf life of the big brother version. I founded the NGO Give Clean Water (www.givecleanwater.org) and we have been using sawyer point one filters in Fiji since they came out in the summer of 2008. We recently pulled two of our original filters out of the field that were installed in August of 2008 and October of 2008. Both filters were working great after over 5 years. We have thousands of filters being used in Fiji every day, removing bacteria from contaminated water supplies. If well kept, these filters are everything Sawyer says they are. We have proven them reliable in the field after 5 years of heavy use and still counting. The mini's are well built, with the same technology as the bigger version. I'd buy with confidence! I have one in my house for my emergency kit.
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I wondered the same thing. I have used the fqsvf for years but I'm going to try the fqslf because it is cheaper. I also have a filter on my house where the water comes in from the city so I think I should be covered either way.
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I don't know about the Crane brand. Even using the Protec in my Vicks humidifier and changing it the first of every month, it is filthy and takes a lot of cleaning with Q-tips. Might want to get some long Q-tips. I have soft water so if your water is hard, it might get even filthier. Judith
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We have a Kinetico water softener system. We have a LOT of iron in our well water. We must use the Iron Out salts. The 5 micron filter works well for us. We used to use a 50 or 30 micron. If anything the 5 micron just filters better, finer particles. We change it every 6 months or so. It gets red with the iron, unless you are losing water pressure it is OK to use continue to use, we have gone 9 months without changing it before. I don't know what kind of sediment your trying to filter or how much is in your well water so I can't say how it would work in your system. I would recommend trying one of the filters for six months and see how it goes. If no problems then I'd buy the bulk package. We own our system so we can do as we like with it. I don't know what Kinetico would say about it. Good luck. Let us know if it works out for you OK. We were paying much more for our filters before we found this steal of a deal.
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I havent tried that yet but i have all MSR water bladers and water filter systems that work with every pack i own and expect they would work fine with this pack as well. Just look into their backpacker gear if you dont already have a set up. The heavy duty water holders are what i use and they are better than anything i have ever used before. A little expensive but mine are going on four years strong since i have the different sizes for different outings. I can say for a fact they hold up to anything even as a pillow.
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I have a beta, an algae eater, and previously snails. I did end up buying a different filter.
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I always use an in-hose filter to keep crud out & protect all valves including hard to get to back flow prevention valves.I fill the tank & use out of there for all needs. I've found I like the level 4 filter better. It acts as a mini expansion tank as well.
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The 3 in a pack is the same as 3 singles. The slowness is for effective and efficient filtering as advertised. I set mine up when I am not going to need it for a couple of hours, like overnight or going out. The better quality water is worth the scheduling. The only thing I don't like is that it leaves Floride in.
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2 filters. Make sure piping leading to filter has enough volume so that when the flow is reduced at the filter the backpressure doesn't cause the water to backup at the source.
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I don't think those dates matter. I've spoken to service reps for Katadyn and for MSR. Both say that the tablets are viable for years, so I wouldn't worry about a printed expiration date. I've used Katadyn Micropur tablets for years--all within the US, from California to Maine. I've never had any problem. Even if the tablets get crushed, which is rare but it happens, they still can be used. The MSR tablets are the same formulation except each one of them will purify 2 liters of water, making them cheaper. I take both brand, simply because I stockpile the Katadyn (one liter) before the MSR came out.
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For all concerns 4 hours. Katadyn's Micropur tablets claim to be "effective against killing viruses and bacteria, including cryptosporidium and giardia." Most concerns are eliminated within the first hour. But cryptosporidium takes 4 hours . I am planning to use the tablets in conjunction with a water filter. My water filter removes cryptosporium - so I won't have as long to wait...But always better to be safe than sorry.
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Honestly, I have switched to something else. I got this mini dynamically enhanced Natural Actions Technology water adapter. I put it on and then my shower head attaches to it. It finally got rid of the copper build up I was getting in my hair and it neutralizes all the bad things found in water (ie chlorine, fluoride, pharmaceutical drugs, etc) Great thing about it is that you buy it once for life. And they have 90 day money back guarantee and life time warranty. It works with all shower filters. Regular shower filters just remove the physical stuff. But the memories still remain. Been using the natural action technologies thing since last August. Best money I ever spent. I highly recommend it. It can be used iwth your Berkey PF-2 and it will make it last longer. Go to http://goearthing.com and select Water products to see all the products and see videos. The manufacturer is in Arizona and they also have a site.
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I believe the difference is the level of filtration. I use the ez4 b/c It filters out more and smaller contaminant particles