Wednesday, February 4, 2009

Info on Steve's Water filter

Here is a link to one place that sells these.

Below is info from another company web page.

Remember, there is a blog entry from yesterday informing you that we can get a group discount of $130 each if we buy four or more.

American Berkefeld LP-5 HDPE Gravity Filter System
World renowned Doulton® ceramic filter technology with over 150 years of quality manufacturing For use on municipal or natural water sources Ideal for camping, emergency relief, everyday use Saves money over expensive bottled water Total capacity 7 US Gallons Filters out: -Pathogenic bacteria (cholera, typhoid, salmonella, E coli, etc.) -Giardia, Cryptosporidium, and other parasites -All types of particle contamination down to 0.5 Micron Portable, lightweight, durable and high capacity filter Easy to use, simple to maintain. Filters can be cleaned up to 100 times Pour untreated water in the top and get clean, filtered water from the tap No power required

*ADDITIONAL DISCOUNTED FILTERS ELEMENTS AVAILABLE AFTER YOU PUT ITEM ABOVE INTO YOUR SHOPPING CART

Applications:

Camping, Emergency situations and everyday use The LP-5 gravity filter unit is designed for use where pressurized and/or suitable potable water is not readily available. The LP-5 System uses gravity to filter the water from the upper chamber through Doulton® Super- Sterasyl™filter candles to supply clean, safe filtered drinking water from most any water source, which is stored in the lower chamber ready for use. Manufactured from FDA approved, high-density polypropylene (HDPE) the LP-5 is extremely durable, lightweight, portable and self contained drinking water system. The system can accommodate up to 5 Imperial size filter elements to provide ample drinking water for any situation.

Specifications:
• Absolute rating: 0.5 Micron
• Nominal rating: 0.2 to 0.8 Micron
• Pathogenic bacteria: >99.999% (100% cryptosporidium)
• Inorganics Removal: >95%
• Turbidity (NSF Std 53): >98%
• Filter capacity: Up to 5—Imperial 7” filters
• Dimensions (collapsed): 11.25” W x 16.75” T
• Dimensions (assembled): 11.25” W x 28.5” T
Filtration efficiencies are based upon testing of components to NSF Standard 53 and other International water testing standards.
• The LP-5 can accommodate up to 5 Doulton® filter candles* depending on the amount of water needed (more candles = more water) * Imperial or Slimline filters can be used
• Maximum output for the unit is as follows: Slimline SuperSterasyl™ candles—10 GPD for each filter candle Imperial SuperSterasyl™ candles—14 GPD for each filter candle
• The LP-5 comes with a base to raise the lower chamber for easy access to the tap
• The holes which are not in use are filled with removable rubber plugs (provided) for versatility
• The LP-5 unit should only be fitted with genuine Doulton® Sterasyl™or SuperSterasyl™ candles
• For ease of transport, the upper chamber nests inside the lower chamber to save space
• The total capacity of the LP-5 is 7 US Gallons (3.5 upper and 3.5 lower)


Does not contain BPA (Bisphenol A)


http://ecosystemsintl.net/waterfiltershop/pc/viewPrd.asp?idproduct=280

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