After
analyzing various water treatment devices and microbiological tests,
the US Marines chose the 16.1 oz MiniWorks ceramic micro-filter for
world-wide use by its Amphibious Raids & Reconnaissance Division
Miniworks
incorporates all of the features of WaterWorks EX, with the exception
of the PES medical-grade post filtration element.
It is slightly
shorter and lighter than the WaterWorks EX.
The MiniWorks
Filter is the most cost-effective, easy-to-use portable water filter
on the market.
It effectively
removes bacteria and protozoa including Giardia, and Cryptosporidia.
It also removes chemicals including pesticides, industrial pollutants,
iodine and chlorine, and taste and odor compounds.
Compact
and lightweight at just 7.8" long and 3.8" in diameter, it
fits easily into the smallest pack.
New TM
205 Ceramic Element - Removes bacteria and protozoa including Giardia
and Cryptosporidia.
The Ceramic
Element features:
- Excellent
Longevity.
- Superior
Recovery.
- Easy
to clean.
- Low
cost per liter.
Other
System Features:
- 90
Seconds per Liter Flow Rate
- Lets you fill your water container quickly and easily.
- Rigid
Polyurethane Housing - Tough, durable and more
resistant to fatigue, low temperature damage, and chemicals than polycarbonates.
- Opposing-Action
Lever - Easier to pump and less fatiguing than
"bike style" pumps.
- Activated
Inner Carbon Core - Removes many chemicals,
including pesticides, iodine and chlorine, removes odors and improves
the taste of water.
- Patented
Inlet Float - Keeps intake off stream bottom,
extends life of filter cartridge.
- Inlet
Foam - Improved inlet funnel design holds inlet
foam securely in place, protecting pump components.
- Clean-Side
Cover - Screws into bottom of filter to keep
outlet free of contamination.
- Field
Maintainable - Easy disassembly lets you troubleshoot
and maintain in the field.
- "Stay
Dry" Relief Valve - Allows easier, more
consistent pumping. Vents untreated water back out the intake hose.
Untreated water will not spray or leak.
Ceramic
Gauge
Measures
thickness of the ceramic element so that you know when to replace
it. NOTE: Each time the ceramic element is cleaned, a layer of ceramic
is removed.
As
this ceramic element gets smaller and smaller in diameter, the unit
approaches the point where the cartridge is no longer considered an
effective barrier against microbial contamination.
The
point at which this "limit" is reached is determined by
a small caliper which, when it fits or slides over the exterior diameter
of the ceramic element, determines when the cartridge element must
be replaced.
Tip
for Virus Removal
For
virus removal, treat water first with iodine tablets, following manufacturer's
directions. Filter iodine-treated water through MiniWorks filter for
the ultimate in protection. The filter's activated carbon core will
remove the iodine and its taste.
Adaptor
Base
Fits
standard Nalgene water bottle for easy two-hand operation or either
4, 6 or 10 liter Dromedary Bags shown below.
MiniWorks
sells for $89.00 plus shipping and tax(California Residents).
Extra
Ceramic Elements are $35.00.
Order Miniworks
HERE
Order
Extra Miniworks Ceramic Filter Element HERE
4-Liter
Dromedary Bag: $24.95 - ORDER
HERE
6-Liter
Dromedary Bag: $29.95 - ORDER
HERE
10-Liter
Dromedary Bag: $32.95 - ORDER
HERE
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