There are a lot of reasons why you may want to purchase a SteriPEN. - You are traveling to a country where you do not have 100% confidence in the local water supply. - You are going backpacking and want a safe way to purify your drinking water - For your home - as an emergency means to provide safe water in the event of water contamination (and a loss of electricity)... you never know when you have contaminated water AND you don't have a method to boil water for safe consumption. The SteriPen purifies water by using a safe UV light source. UV light is the method that most communities purify their drinking water. UV light is claimed to be effective in killing +99.9% of bacteria, viruses and other "Bad things" that could make you sick. One thing worth remembering is that the SteriPEN will kill things that are "Alive" but it has no effect on minerals, fertilizers, poisons and other mineral/inorganic material. How does it work? - SteriPEN suggests that you use 4 Energizer AA Ultimate Lithium Batteries 4 Pack (which are NOT provided). SteriPEN claims that these batteries will give you 200 purifying cycles. - The metal probes must be able to reach the water you are treating. - The water should be clear. Remember you are treating with a light source - too much sediment will significantly reduce the lights effectiveness. If the water is too dirty or cloudy it should be filtered using a cloth, coffee filter, or other filtering device. - Once the light is submersed the water needs ...
SteriPEN Traveler Handheld UV Water Purifier - safe water for traveling
Posted Wednesday, January 9, 2013 in Handheld, purifier, SteriPEN, Traveler, traveling by Amanda Ouellette
SteriPEN Traveler Handheld UV Water Purifier - safe water for traveling Video Clips. Duration : 4.85 Mins.
There are a lot of reasons why you may want to purchase a SteriPEN. - You are traveling to a country where you do not have 100% confidence in the local water supply. - You are going backpacking and want a safe way to purify your drinking water - For your home - as an emergency means to provide safe water in the event of water contamination (and a loss of electricity)... you never know when you have contaminated water AND you don't have a method to boil water for safe consumption. The SteriPen purifies water by using a safe UV light source. UV light is the method that most communities purify their drinking water. UV light is claimed to be effective in killing +99.9% of bacteria, viruses and other "Bad things" that could make you sick. One thing worth remembering is that the SteriPEN will kill things that are "Alive" but it has no effect on minerals, fertilizers, poisons and other mineral/inorganic material. How does it work? - SteriPEN suggests that you use 4 Energizer AA Ultimate Lithium Batteries 4 Pack (which are NOT provided). SteriPEN claims that these batteries will give you 200 purifying cycles. - The metal probes must be able to reach the water you are treating. - The water should be clear. Remember you are treating with a light source - too much sediment will significantly reduce the lights effectiveness. If the water is too dirty or cloudy it should be filtered using a cloth, coffee filter, or other filtering device. - Once the light is submersed the water needs ...
There are a lot of reasons why you may want to purchase a SteriPEN. - You are traveling to a country where you do not have 100% confidence in the local water supply. - You are going backpacking and want a safe way to purify your drinking water - For your home - as an emergency means to provide safe water in the event of water contamination (and a loss of electricity)... you never know when you have contaminated water AND you don't have a method to boil water for safe consumption. The SteriPen purifies water by using a safe UV light source. UV light is the method that most communities purify their drinking water. UV light is claimed to be effective in killing +99.9% of bacteria, viruses and other "Bad things" that could make you sick. One thing worth remembering is that the SteriPEN will kill things that are "Alive" but it has no effect on minerals, fertilizers, poisons and other mineral/inorganic material. How does it work? - SteriPEN suggests that you use 4 Energizer AA Ultimate Lithium Batteries 4 Pack (which are NOT provided). SteriPEN claims that these batteries will give you 200 purifying cycles. - The metal probes must be able to reach the water you are treating. - The water should be clear. Remember you are treating with a light source - too much sediment will significantly reduce the lights effectiveness. If the water is too dirty or cloudy it should be filtered using a cloth, coffee filter, or other filtering device. - Once the light is submersed the water needs ...
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