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Katadyn Pocket Water Microfilter

Item #EXT0005 | 46 in Stock

Hi, I just got one of these filters at a yard sale. It has some...

By Ranked #734 - Water Treatment July 11, 2009

Hi, I just got one of these filters at a yard sale. It has some corrosion and the ball valves don't move. How does one disassemble this model Katadyn? The piston unscrews, but after that? Is it a matter of brute force? Moderate twisting has no effect.

Thanks.

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By Ranked #1 - Water Treatment August 29, 2009

Depending on how old your model is, the knurled top & base unscrews & the ceramic filter element pulls out through the sleeve. Try these steps: 1. Unscrew the pump base counter clockwise from the lower end of the filter housing and remove the plastic sleeve by pulling it downwards. 2. Unscrew the handle collar on the upper part of the ceramic element counterclockwise and remove the pump handle. Try disassembling the unit underwater. Remember to lubricate the o-ring when reassembling. I hope this helps.

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Tech Specs:

Purifier:
No 
Filter Construction:
Ceramic in Aluminum housing 
Adapter Base:
None 
Gravity Flow:
No 
Recommended use:
Hiking, backpacking, light camping 
Field Maintainable:
Yes 
Output:
1 l/min. 
Flow Rate:
1 l/min. 
Weight:
20oz 
Warranty:
Limited 
Country of Origin:
Switzerland 

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