We have had several questions about the ceramic water filters, which has been an ongoing order (we offer them from month to month). Up to now, they have been on hold for shipping because of the cold weather (if they get moisture in them they could break), but we are planning on having a shipment for the April 18 pick up date. ** FINGERS CROSSED **
Anyway, here are the directions from the company on how to use the filters, complete with pictures. If you have any other questions please email us. And just so you know...we are getting a FABULOUS deal on these. They are the generic version of a product that costs $250! Don't let your family go without water in an emergency!
You can't tell from the pictures, but the filter actually connects to the TOP bucket, where you pour the water into, and filters down into the BOTTOM bucket, where you then open the spigot to get your fresh water. These filters have been used in third world countries with contaminated pond water and have proven extremely effective. **We also offer and recommend Polar Pure, a disinfectant iodine solution that keeps indefinitely, which can be added to the water before filtering it. $12/ bottle
Spigot Installation:
Buckets are included in the price, pre-drilled. All you have to do is put it together :)
1)Insert spigot into spigot hole from the outside, using one washer.
2) In the interior of the unit screw on wing nut. Hand tighten.
3) Turn spigot by hand, clockwise, one full rotation (hand tighten only).
4) Fill unit with water and check for leak. If leaking occurs repeat steps 1 and 2.
Filter Installation:
5) Remove filter from packaging and wash filter with cold water and cloth or 3m scotchbrite pad.
6) Put washer on stem of filter.
7) Insert filter stem through filter hole with filter upright in the plastic reservoir.
8)Tighten wing nut on filter stem.
**If leaking occurs repeat step 8
Filling Instructions:
To retain a constant capacity always add the same amount of water to the filter sleeve that you will be dispensing from the reservoir.
Cleaning Instructions:
Remove the filter and clean the filter sleeve and water reservoir (buckets) every two weeks with hot water and soap. Clean the filter with a soft tooth brush or 3m pad and cold water. (never use hot water and soap on filter). Re-install filter and proceed as normal.
Flow Rate:
It usually takes several days for the flow rate to increase to 1 gallon per hour. The flow rate will increase as the interior and mixed media becomes completely saturated. If flow rate is slow, clean filter and keep filter sleeve full.
Important!
Once you start using the filter, the activated carbon is only good for6 to 8 months. The anti-bacterial ceramic wall will work indefinitely.The media inside (such as the activated carbon) will pack over time.The filter needs to be shaken to unpack the media. The shelf life ofthe unit itself is indefinite. The only question is the carbon.Current figures say the unused carbon should have a shelf life betweenat least 2 to 3 years, if not much more. The sock has an indefinite shelf life. Replacement during use will depend on filthiness of the water source.
Buckets are included in the price, pre-drilled. All you have to do is put it together :)
1)Insert spigot into spigot hole from the outside, using one washer.
2) In the interior of the unit screw on wing nut. Hand tighten.
3) Turn spigot by hand, clockwise, one full rotation (hand tighten only).
4) Fill unit with water and check for leak. If leaking occurs repeat steps 1 and 2.
Filter Installation:
5) Remove filter from packaging and wash filter with cold water and cloth or 3m scotchbrite pad.6) Put washer on stem of filter.
7) Insert filter stem through filter hole with filter upright in the plastic reservoir.
8)Tighten wing nut on filter stem.
**If leaking occurs repeat step 8
Filling Instructions:
To retain a constant capacity always add the same amount of water to the filter sleeve that you will be dispensing from the reservoir.
Cleaning Instructions:
Remove the filter and clean the filter sleeve and water reservoir (buckets) every two weeks with hot water and soap. Clean the filter with a soft tooth brush or 3m pad and cold water. (never use hot water and soap on filter). Re-install filter and proceed as normal.
Flow Rate:
It usually takes several days for the flow rate to increase to 1 gallon per hour. The flow rate will increase as the interior and mixed media becomes completely saturated. If flow rate is slow, clean filter and keep filter sleeve full.
Important!
Once you start using the filter, the activated carbon is only good for6 to 8 months. The anti-bacterial ceramic wall will work indefinitely.The media inside (such as the activated carbon) will pack over time.The filter needs to be shaken to unpack the media. The shelf life ofthe unit itself is indefinite. The only question is the carbon.Current figures say the unused carbon should have a shelf life betweenat least 2 to 3 years, if not much more. The sock has an indefinite shelf life. Replacement during use will depend on filthiness of the water source.
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