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Hydro Photon SteriPEN Classic Handheld Water Purifier
the reviews on this website are all really positive, and it seems...
By wanderingj2117108
Ranked #709 - Trail Running Hydration
April 2, 2009
the reviews on this website are all really positive, and it seems like people have used this thing everywhere, including nepal...it's just that looking at reviews on other websites, people have complained about the steripen not working at higher elevations or in cold weather (i'm going to kili in june, which is one place some people have mentioned it failed)...do you know if this was a design flaw that was fixed, or whether you think it's a non issue?
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By James Cooper
Ranked #95 - Trail Running Hydration
April 2, 2009
It's most likely a matter of individuals attempting to purify snow melt water. SteriPEN water purifiers effectively disinfect snow melt waters, but in some instances, the SteriPEN may not readily activate if the water is so pure that there is not enough trace mineral content to cause the water sensors to recognize that the unit is submerged in water. Very pure water is a poor electrical conductor -- the sensors may not conduct enough electricity to recognize the water. This can easily be corrected by adding a small pinch of salt, or a drop or two of some kind of electrolyte beverage to the water. If you need more info, visit SteriPEN's FAQ website, link below: www.steripen.com/faq.html
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