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water purifing device

06/15/2008 1:02 PM

can any body suggest to develop a portable mini size device to purify a glass of water for drinking while travelling.
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06/15/2008 1:06 PM

Too late someone has just done it, a flask which you pump to force the water through special filters....

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06/15/2008 1:44 PM

http://www.princeton.edu/~oa/manual/water.shtml

http://www.rei.com/product/720265

I'm an avid backpacker, I use a device similar to the one above.

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06/16/2008 10:33 AM

I'm also an avid backpacker and travel to some out of the way locales (eg:in East Africa). I have used a ceramic filter for most waters, but I also use my Steripen for final purification. It's light and effective, and can be used without a filter if the water is not "cloudy".

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06/15/2008 2:54 PM

Another one is the "lifestraw". Try googling it also.

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06/16/2008 1:02 AM

Hello Guest,

Unless you are able to get down to a retail price of well below £25.00 ($49.00) you are going to find it hard going.

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06/19/2008 12:39 AM

Hi there

in google search with pen type battery operated water. steriPEN adventurer water purifier.

This may solve your problem.

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Rohinton Panthaki from India

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06/19/2008 7:53 AM

Boots (usual disclaimer) sell water sterilisation tablets for taking to far-flung places; they are small enough for a pack to be slipped into a pocket. One may find Boots stores in high streets across this country and at airports.

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06/20/2008 12:10 AM

REI company sells a great filter that is made for hikers.

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