Gear Review
Platypus Cleanstream Gravity Filter System
Cleanstream Review Update
By moroni
Ranked #5 - Water Filters
June 26, 2009
After using my Platypus "Cleanstream" for two outings (16L of water), I returned home, ran some clean water through it, & noticed the volume had been reduced to a trickle. I performed the back flush procedure which didn't help @ all. I then called bc.com & informed Chris of the problem, mentioning to him that I would be calling Cascade Designs. After speaking with CD, they asked me to give them the date code on the filter which was 7/28/2008, one of the first batches. (The date code can be found on the clean water side of the blue filter, underneath the rubber flap by peeling the flap back). Apparently there was a problem with some of the first units regarding flow rates. The FR problem has been resolved with all newer units. Cascade Designs is sending me a new replacement filter. BTW, bc.com was ready to unconditionally refund or replace the entire unit, no questions asked.
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Helpful Votes: 2 Yes
Change me.
2 Comments Last Reply: March 16, 2010 By: moroni
Thanks. I've used a "Siltstopper" on my old SW Guardian & it works good. If it will extend the life of any filter, it's worth using.
Helpful Votes: 1 Yes
Jeff something you might try is to add a "Sweet Water, SiltStopper" before the primary filter.
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