- Home
- Katadyn Hiker Water Microfilter
- Question and Answer
Gear Question
Katadyn Hiker Water Microfilter
I am getting small black particles when I pump water through...
By ben2321380
Ranked #427 - Water Filters
April 25, 2009
I am getting small black particles when I pump water through the Hiker. It is an older PUR model, but I just bought a new Hiker filter trying to resolve the issue. The water comes out clean, but there are small black particles that almost look like carbon. This is happening during a test in my sink, so am not sure what the issue is, or if these particles are normal.
Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
View Details: Katadyn Hiker Water Microfilter
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
By moroni
Ranked #5 - Water Filters
August 9, 2009
Dissemble the filter & soak just the housing in warm water for an hour or so. Fill the cavity with clean water & pump. The water will churn & bubble. Pour out & repeat this procedure a few times. This will loosen any debris in the pump assembly. Replace the filter & test using clean water. You should be good to go @ this point.
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
By Ian Roberts
Ranked #256 - Water Filters
June 8, 2009
it is charcoal that has dried out- your safe though.
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
By BAinUT
Ranked #219 - Water Filters
April 26, 2009
The particles are most likely debris from the activated charcoal in the filter core. You should see some with the first quart - 1/2 gallon of water pumped through a new filter or if you use the filter infrequently enough and the charcoal granules dry out between uses then shift about as you hike/travel. You might also have some particles here and there through normal use. The activated charcoal is completely harmless and doesn't impact water quality.
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
Change me.