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Ceramic Gravity Water Filter Info and FAQs

What do I look for in an emergency water filter?

#1 A gravity water filter is ideal because it doesn’t require electricity.

#2 Ceramic is used for effective filtration because of its ability to absorb particles and bacteria.

#3 Silver impregnated filters will not permit bacteria growth and will create a hostile environment for all microbiological organisms.

#4 Activated charcoal is used in filters. The charcoal is very porous, and many undesirable elements will adhere to the carbon as the water passes through the filter. Charcoal also takes away the bad tastes and odors.

#5 A portable gravity water filter is important so you can pick it up and take it with you.

Effective and Affordable

I was so excited when I found a water filter that had all five of these qualities and was very affordable.

This ceramic water filter has been proven to work both in the laboratory and in the field. The filter was tested by John Hopkins University, and they found it filtered out 100% of Giardia, E. Coli, Vibrio Cholerae, and several other harmful substances.

The filter does not take out 100% of the viruses. It’s more likely that you will have bacteria in the water than that you will have viruses. Viruses rarely can exist in water. If you suspect a water source has been infected with a virus, you should treat it first with a water disinfectant, like chlorine, or iodine. The gravity water filter will then take most of the chlorine and iodine out of the water.

These ceramic dome filters are being used in third world countries to clean up their drinking water.

When my good friend talked to a man ‘in the field’ that actually places them, and sees first hand how they work, he said, “Whenever there is a breakout of disease in these third-world countries and we start using the ceramic filters the epidemic stops immediately.”

Prices:

Basic Filter (includes nesting pre-drilled buckets, ceramic dome filter, spigot) $49

Deluxe Filter (includes all of above plus giant water sock and Polar Pure) $77

Giant Water Sock only $15

Polar Pure only (as available) $13

Where to Buy a Gravity Water Filter?

Each gravity water filter has four parts: one dome filter, one small filter sock, one spigot, and (2) 4 gallon buckets, and assembly and use directions. All the parts of the portable water filter will fit in the nested buckets, for easy storage. We pre-drill holes, so all you have to do is look at directions and assemble (no tools needed). We usually use ‘used food grade buckets’ to keep the cost down, but for an additional $10 per set, we can use new buckets. We just tell people to scrub them out with dishsoap and a green scrubbie, and the set is ready to go! Email foodstoragenow@gmail.com or call Michelle at 435-245-7756.

How can I extend the life of my filter?

The filter should last anywhere from six months to a year.

To extend the life of your filter, you’ll want the contaminated water to be as clean as possible. The ceramic portion is impregnated with silver, and lasts until it is worn away from scrubbing and cleaning it (100 plus times). The need for washing the ceramic filter goes down when you pre-filter the water first. That is why we recommend the giant water sock. (link coming soon)

Once the filter gets wet, the charcoal inside the ceramic shell will last 6 months. After the six months, you can put activated charcoal from the pet store (fish area) in the bottom of the upper bucket. But you don’t have to; the water just won’t taste as good. The ceramic portion will continue to work.

What if water filter wears-out or gets broken?

You can buy a couple extra domes as backups.

WATER FILTER SPECS

Specifications

This ceramic water filter is affordable and will filter out 100% of Giardia, E. Coli, Vibrio Cholerae and 25+ other harmful substances. The filtration efficiency is 0.2 micron, so it filters out all bacteria, and most if not all viruses. So you could put mud puddle water in here, with dog feces, and safely drink it (according to the president of the company, he watched a man from the field do just that!). And because of the charcoal in the filter, it actually makes it taste good too.

Ceramic Filter is Manufactured to meet:

National Sanitation Foundation (NSF) Standard 42
National Sanitation Foundation (NSF) Standard 53
ISO 9002 Quality Standard
USA AEL Laboratories
USA Analytical Food Laboratories
USA Johns Hopkins University
British 5750 Quality Standard
England’s Water Research council (WRc) Performance Standards

Removal capabilities as follows:

>99% Arsenic 5 and 99% Arsenic 3 (special order)
>99% Hydrogen Sulfide (H2S)
>95% Chlorine and Chloramines
>99% Taste
>99% Odor
>98% Aluminum
>96% Iron
>98% Lead
>90% Pesticides
>85% Herbicides
>85% Insecticides
>90% Rodenticides
>85% Phenols>85% MTBE
>85% Perchlorate
>80% Trihalomethanes
>95% Poly Aromatic Hydrocarbons
>99.999% of particles larger than 0.5 micron
. . .(Staffordshire University Labs) (includes Anthrax)
>99.7% of particles larger than 0.3 micron(Staffordshire University Labs)
>98% of particles larger than 0.2 micron (Staffordshire University Labs)
>100% Giardia Lamblia
>100% Cyclospora
>100% removal of live Cryptosporidium (WRc Standard)
>100% removal of Cryptosporidium
. . .(NSF Standard 53 – A.C. fine dust – 4 log challenge)
>100% removal of E. Coli, Vibrio Cholerae (Johns Hopkins University)
>99.999% removal of Salmonella Typhil, Shigella Dysenteria, Kiebsiella Terrigena (Hyder Labs)

Ceramic water filter is silver impregnated

and will not permit bacteria growth-through (mitosis), provides a hostile environment for all microbiological organisms and will not support their growth. Ceramic elements may be cleaned 100 or more times with a soft brush or damp cloth.

Performance Features:

Easy installation
Good flow rate / Up to 1 gallon of clean water per hour (gravity flow)
Up to 300 gallons per hour (pressure flow)
Filter will accept water from floods, lake, rain, well, tap, river or stream
Semi/Annual filter replacement Cleansable with clean damp cloth
Shelf life is extended by shaking filter every 3-4 months to loosen media inside and prevent packing once in use, filter will last 6-8 months

OCTOBER PREPAREDNESS CHALLENGE

Well, after a wonderfully lengthened warm season, it is now officially cold weather time, and we have discovered first hand that it is also sick season. Yick. So it's fitting that my prep goal for this month is to stock up on some of the regular over-the-counter medicines that we use during cold/flu season. Let's face it, who wants to run to the store at 2 AM to grab some Benadryl for a very sick child? It's great to have a supply of the "regulars" on hand, like:

Vicks Chest Rub (this is a must in my house...good to rub on feet to stop a cough)
Child/Infant Pain Reliever/Fever Reducer
Child/Infant Benadryl
Throat Lozenges
Tons of Vitamin D and C (I like to purchase at puritanspride.com...cheap and delivered to my door)
Sudafed
Gatorade
Sprite
Crackers
Kleenex

These things will be going on sale soon, so keep an eye out and make sure you have your home pharmacy all stocked up.

Also...baking sales are starting up already for the holidays! This is the time to stock up on baking needs for the entire year!