Good video. Mine came incorrectly assembled and I had to figure out how to fit the silicone gasket to the filter. Someone stuck it into the cap backwards.
Just got mine in the mail today. So glad I found these videos because o never follow directions lol and I would’ve missed the storage part, which seems important. Question, again because I don’t read directions, how long does 1 filter last?
She didn't actually pull any liquid inside and the filter is literally floating at a surface level. No way any amount of liquid will ever get inside. Such a great guide. 😂 Also instead of filling the membrane with liquid and capping both ends they recommend you to store it inside a container. Geniuses... Btw almost every other hollow fiber membrane can be simply backflushed and dried out for storage. Not Lifestraw. And while I like their Peak series design, their membranes are absolutely the worst. Just look elsewhere. Luckily there's plenty competition these days.
This is the answer I receives via email: The filter body should be stored in a saline solution to preserve the flow of water across the membrane. The flow of water through the filter is dependent on a capillary effect in which proper filter membrane hydration helps water move from the dirty side to the clean side of the filter. If completely dried out, you may find it difficult to rehydrate the filter when you go to use it again the future. This being said, you can store in this state as long as needed.
seems a tad complicated for emergency field use I reckon compared to say using a Sawyer and a Cnoc tbh but that's just my own personal, still a great system though
Lifestraw is among few that instead of drying out the membrane want you to store their filter like this. Just get a filter that doesn't require you to do all this nonsense.
Good video. Mine came incorrectly assembled and I had to figure out how to fit the silicone gasket to the filter. Someone stuck it into the cap backwards.
Just got mine in the mail today. So glad I found these videos because o never follow directions lol and I would’ve missed the storage part, which seems important. Question, again because I don’t read directions, how long does 1 filter last?
500 gallons!
Is there expiration or limit to how long brand new filters can be stored/shelved if never used prior? Thanks!
Hi Paul, brand new filters have an unlimited lifespan.
She didn't actually pull any liquid inside and the filter is literally floating at a surface level. No way any amount of liquid will ever get inside. Such a great guide. 😂
Also instead of filling the membrane with liquid and capping both ends they recommend you to store it inside a container. Geniuses...
Btw almost every other hollow fiber membrane can be simply backflushed and dried out for storage. Not Lifestraw.
And while I like their Peak series design, their membranes are absolutely the worst. Just look elsewhere. Luckily there's plenty competition these days.
NIce concise vid.
Better w/o the background music, tho'.
can this bag be used as a squeeze bottle
Yes, you can also use it for water storage
And how long can or should i keep it in the salt water?
This is the answer I receives via email:
The filter body should be stored in a saline solution to preserve the flow of water across the membrane. The flow of water through the filter is dependent on a capillary effect in which proper filter membrane hydration helps water move from the dirty side to the clean side of the filter. If completely dried out, you may find it difficult to rehydrate the filter when you go to use it again the future.
This being said, you can store in this state as long as needed.
seems a tad complicated for emergency field use I reckon compared to say using a Sawyer and a Cnoc tbh but that's just my own personal, still a great system though
For sure. These products aren't intended for emergency field use but rather hiking/camping
Any recommendations for cold storage?
Yes. Don't buy a Lifestraw.
black product in front of black shirt is hard to see details.
What an ingrate. You got a chance to behold the great Lifestraw genius.
When folks are storing their filters in the saltwater solution there do they keep it in a cupboard for several months?
that's what I want to know as well.
The separate salt water solution storage seems impractical for emergency situations.
Lifestraw is among few that instead of drying out the membrane want you to store their filter like this. Just get a filter that doesn't require you to do all this nonsense.
Are there other filters that are compatible?
black product with black background... hmm I see nothing :)
What do you mean find your fresh water source? You have to use fresh water? Whaaaaat....