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Overview: |
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All materials are FDA compliant and meet NSF standard 51 for
potable water contact
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Rugged 0.2 (micron) Hollow
Fiber Element (HFE)
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Durable ABS housing and buna-N
o-ring
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Materials do not add taste or
odor to water
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Materials can be amended with
anti-microbial additive to inhibit biofilm growth
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Features:
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Meets EPA Standard for water
purification (bacteria such as E. coli, protozoal
cysts
such as Giardia and Cryptosporidium, and
virus) when combined with Purifier Tablet
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Filter unit meets EPA Standard
for bacterial (>6-log or 99.9999%) and protozoal cyst
removal (>3-log or 99.9%)
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Carbon composite filter meets
NSF Standard 42 & 53 for chlorine, taste, and odor removal
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Carbon filter removes 97% of
lead and mercury
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Primary filter can treat greater
than 285 L (>75 gallons) of water before replacement
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Flow rate of almost 500 ml/min
at 1.5-2.0 psi
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Easily cleanable pre-filter
removes silt and large organic matter to increase life of
the
primary filtration unit.
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Modular construction allows easy
maintenance and cleaning
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Filter housing adapts easily for
use with current CamelBak hydration systems
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HydroLink interchangeability
with bite valve, chemical resistant reservoir, and gas mask
adapters and all other HydroLink components
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Operates normally in hot and
cold environments (0-50 C) and after storage from 20 - 70 C for 5 years.
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Weighs less than 4 oz. empty.
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Pressure drop increase provides
easily perceptible indicator that system needs maintenance.
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System is "fail-safe", providing
safe, clean water from first drink to last.
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Mechanical
Strength:
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Withstands 6' drop onto concrete
when full
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Withstands 4.5 psi internal
pressure without leaking
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Tube adapters hold tubing with
>30 lbs of tensile strength
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Housing can withstand 300 lb.
static load
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Built by MSR in
conjunction with CamelBak.