One of the best ways to increase the life of your water filter is to start with the cleanest water that you can find. Although a stream with running water seems cleaner than a lake with still water, this is not necessarily true. Water moves sand and sediments that are at the bottom of the water, making it easier to pull it into the water filter.For the cleanest water of all, choose a pond or large puddle of standing water, and do not let the hose touch the bottom. If you can not, take some water with a pan and let idle for at least an hour before passing it through the filter. This will give time for sediment remain seated.
Some of the most common problems with water filter are also easy to prevent. It is important to be gentle with your filter. If you drop it, he may look normal and running as usual, but inside may have small cracks. Microorganisms are you trying to filter can easily pass through these cracks without you knowing – until you get sick.
If you are camping in cold weather, it is important to remember what happens to water when it freezes. If your filter freeze when wet, the water inside can expand, causing cracks and future leaks. Store the filter in your clothes during the day and sleep with him at the foot of your sleeping bag overnight.
Finally, create the habit of keeping your filter dry. When not using it on your trip, load it in a ventilated bag outside of your backpack. When you return from your trip, wash the filter under running water with a weak solution of bleach and let dry thoroughly before storing it. This will prevent bacteria from growing inside.
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