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Expedition Filter
Ultimate Reliability | Highest Quality | Maximum Capacity
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Used worldwide by government, armed forces, humanitarian relief organizations, and
large expedition groups. With the high pump volume of 1 gallon per minute, the Katadyn
Expedition Filter provides large groups with fresh drinking water. Its nickel plated
housing, built for durability and the compact design (comes with its own
carring bag) makes the Expedition Filter a versatile unit for many applications.
The thick filter wall can be cleaned up to 300 times yielding up to 26,000 gallons
before having to be replaced.
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Katadyn Expedition Filter
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Technical Features
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Expedition Filter Purpose and Action
- Microfiltration of water which may be contaminated by infective organisms.
- Katadyn filters were originally designed to meet Swiss standards for removal of all
bacteria from natural untreated water sources such as rivers, streams, lakes, ponds, springs, reservoirs and wells.
- They are also used on dechlorinated water to remove bacteria which may pass through or
incubate and multiply on the wet charcoal filters used to remove chlorine or chemicals.
- Giardia and other cysts, as well as, coliform and the smallest known bacteria were shown
to be completely removed in many tests.
- Tests also demonstrated zero bacteria in the filtered water after idle intervals,
demonstrating that no bacteria incubate within the filter. Contamination of the ceramic filter
element by harmful bacteria is prevented by bacteriostatic silver which is dispersed and fixed
throughout the ceramic material by Katadyn's proprietary manufacturing process. This protection
lasts up to the end of the life cycle of the element.
- The water being filtered flows from the outside surface of the ceramic through to a
protected interior chamber and then to the output spout which therefore is repeatedly flushed by
decontaminated water free of infective organisms.
- The Katadyn Expedition does not remove 99.9% of viruses and does not remove dissolved minerals
or chemicals. Therefore, sea water or brackish water is not desalinated. Nor is water softened by removal
of the hardness, minerals, calcium, and magnesium, normally considered beneficial in water for drinking and
food preparation.
- Charcoal required for effective removal of chemical pollutants and bad odors is an
additional water treatment process than microfiltration for removal of infective
microorganisms and is not included in the Katadyn Expedition Filter.
- Parasites, algae, pollen, fungi, asbestos fibers, nuclear explosion debris, invisible
dust particles, as well as, larger suspended particles and sediment are removed by
Katadyn filtration. Therefore, water is clarified and often tastes better.
- The outside surface of the ceramic filter element may temporarily plug up by the particulate
matter in water. The exterior of the ceramic is then wiped or brushed to restore the normal flow rate.
Specifications
- Filter media: Field-cleanable 0.2 micron ceramic depth filter impregnated with fine silver powder
- Effective against: Bacteria, protozoa, cysts
- Output: Up to 1 gallon (4 liters)/minute
- Service Life: Up to 26,000 gallons
- Weight: Approx. 12 lbs.
- Height: 23"
- Ceramic Element Dimensions: 2 1/2" round x 11 1/2" high"
- Intake hose length: 79"
- Warranty: Lifetime on nonwearable parts
- Materials: Nickel plated, brass housing and ceramic
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Katadyn KFT Expedition Filter Item #WFIL2050000
(Includes: ceramic element installed, abrasive pad, o-ring lubricant,
measuring gauge, carry case, intake hose, presediment filter)
Base rate shipping +11.00
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| Your Price |
US$1150.00 |
Expedition Filter replacement ceramic element #WFEL1040
Base rate shipping +1.00
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1 |
| Your Price |
US$185.00 |
LubriFilm Plus Lubricant 4 oz tube #WFPG81
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1 |
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US$5.00 |
Abrasive Pad - 3 pack Item #WFPG1005173
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1, pkg of 3 |
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US$5.00 |
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