Filter, drinking, approx. 10L container

General Description:
Water filter, with ceramic filter element, for purification of drinking water. Approximately 10L top and bottom plastic containers.

Technical specifications:
Portable, compact water filter suitable for gravity flow purification of drinking water with output of up to 80 litres per day (4 litres per hour).
When using cloudy/murky raw water the output may be as low as 10 litres per day.

The body (containers, lids and tap) of the unit is of robust construction, manufactured in food grade plastic material, e.g. virgin polypropylene or HDPE/LLDPE, and fitted with an outlet tap.

The filter container is fitted/supplied with a ceramic filter element(s) having the following specifications:
- The elements are cleanable at least 100 times with a soft brush,
- Meets the minimum requirements of the WHO International Scheme to Evaluate Household Water Treatment Technologies, the following NSF (National Sanitation Foundation) standards: Drinking water treatment units, Health effects (ANSI/NSF 53-2001); Drinking water treatment units, Aesthetic effects (ANSI/NSF 42-2001); or equivalent certifications.
- The elements have at least the following filtering efficiency, as per WHO’s Scheme targeted protection requirements:
Removes 99% of bacteria
Removes 99% of protozoa

The filter consists of two approx. 10L container sections. The upper one includes the ceramic filter element (candle – vertical or horizontal – or plate) and the lid, and the lower has the water tap and potentially a supporting lid for the upper container. The filter comes with either one, two or four filter elements, which may be equipped with a fast flow hose to increase the flow rate.
The two sections are firmly assembled together e.g. by the screwed candle mounting.
The two filter sections can be telescoped for shipping. Detailed instructions on the installation, use and maintenance of the filter are included.
For more information on filters, please consult the House hold Water Filter Product Guide.

Packaging and labelling
Palletized in heavy duty export carton, bulk or other optimized quantity per pack unit. The filter elements are safely packed/protected to avoid breaking during transport.

Spare ceramic candles:
Spare/replacement ceramic candles can be ordered using material number “U439400 Spare ceramic filter element”. In order to get the adequate spare/replacement, please indicate the initial SO/PO reference.

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