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Katadyn Hiker Pro Water Microfilter
Hi. I just bought the Hiker pro and used it on an overnight....
By Chuck Maness
Ranked #336 - Water Filters
October 22, 2009
Hi. I just bought the Hiker pro and used it on an overnight. It worked great. I used to use a sweat water but like the pump action on this one better. Question....what is the little sponge for? putting the lube on the O ring?
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By riverridge2198344
Ranked #51 - Water Filters
January 27, 2010
Jeff is mostly right about the sponge. If you clog the outer fabric piece (Filter Protector) that covers the inner pleated glass-fiber filter: the sponge is for cleaning it. Remove the lattice plastic piece by sliding it off, then unwrap the filter protector and clean it both inside and outside with the sponge. Rinse it off (clean or dirty water) and reassemble.
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By Jason Lucero
Ranked #62 - Water Filters
November 15, 2009
I've had my filter for seven years and never used the sponge. I just clean and dry at home.
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By moroni
Ranked #5 - Water Filters
October 22, 2009
The sponge is used to wipe the cartridge element & wherever else on the filter you want to use it. Personally I don't find it necessary to pack in, in fact, I've never even used mine.
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