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Katadyn Siphon Filter - 2007 BCS

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The Katadyn Siphon turns any water container into a gravity-fed microfiltration system. Simply place the ceramic filter (hose attached) into the container, place the container on higher ground, and let the siphon action take care of the rest. That's it! Filters 1.2 gallons/hour. The Siphon is a member of Katadyn's exclusive Endurance Series, which basically means this filter will last forever. Its silver impregnated, cleanable ceramic element will clean up to 5,000 gallons of water. The Siphon also works as a replacement element for the Katadyn Camp system.

Bottom Line: Lightweight solution, incredible endurance, minimal effort.

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Rating for this product: 4

Great In-Camp solution

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October 6, 2009

This filter is best when you need an in-camp-for-two-days-with-a-group answer with all of Katadyn's best features and no weight. Have one member of the group bring this, another bring two collapseable containers, and you're set for water while you're out on a day-hike. Flow rate is fine if you put cloudy water in a container to settle first, or if you rubber-band a t-shirt around it first. Wet the element with pure water first for maximum flow, and it's great.

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following the instructions, submerse in a bucket , but it only

following the instructions, submerse in a bucket , but it only syphons about 1/5 of what it should. then the instructions say to syphon faster , wet the filter. What doe sthi mean?

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July 10, 2009

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Rating for this product: 5

Works like a charm...

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January 9, 2006

Having to filter water for the household, I have a couple of filter systems. One is the Katadyn drip filter (with three ceramic elements) and now the siphon filter. The one-element siphon filter so far filters faster than the three-element drip filter. The siphoning action seems to pull the water at a faster rate than expected. All you need are two buckets to make it work. The filter also drains the supply bucket bone dry.

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How you clean a 2 mu ceramic filter, like Katadyn in your housholding

How you clean a 2 mu ceramic filter, like Katadyn in your housholding ?

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November 11, 2008

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I was told at the local gear store to flush it out with purified or tap water a few times.

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December 5, 2008

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Rating for this product: 3

works but clogs in cloudy water

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June 24, 2008

Yes, the siphon works, but in even mildly cloudy water in a river running full with late spring runoff it clogged within an hour to only a few drops per minute. Filling a 5 gal jug took overnight and all day. Multiple cleanings with the supplied pad was necessary to restore the flow. After 5 days of repeated cleanings - lightly as possible - the filter diameter was at the minimum necessary for safe filtration. Total volume of water filtered: about 30 gallons. Use it when you need it, but beware of its limits.

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November 19, 2009

Did you let the water settle for an hour at least ? Did you attempt any sort of prefilter ? I have found that cheap coffee filters have kept numerous filter brands from having any problems for many years when filtering amounts suitable for hiking and solo camping. I like the T-shirt idea but a good sized hanging sack might work well for an initial prefilter of large quantities of water if you just cannot wait for sediments to settle. Or maybe place two or more sacks inside of each other if your not in big rush and want to protect what is probably the most critical bit of gear you have ...

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Great In-Camp solution

4 star rating

By: Analytical Daniel October 6, 2009

This filter is best when you need an in-camp-for-two-days-with-a-group answer with all of Katadyn's best features and no weight. Have one member of more...

Works like a charm...

5 star rating

By: Anonymous January 9, 2006

Having to filter water for the household, I have a couple of filter systems. One is the Katadyn drip filter (with three ceramic elements) and now the siphon more...

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Purifier:
No 
Filter Construction:
Cleanable ceramic filter element, 80 inch hose, measuring gauge, cleaning pad and on/off valve 
Adapter Base:
Silicon rubber hose 
Gravity Flow:
Yes 
Recommended Use:
Camping, hiking, base-camp, scouting 
Field Maintainable:
Yes 
Flow Rate:
5L/hour 
Weight:
16oz 
Warranty:
1 Year 
Country of Origin:
Germany