Homemade Water Filter Setup
July 7, 2009 by admin
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NCHiker1970 asked:
This is an inexpensive homemade water filter setup. Made from a coffee creamer container, a Brita Water Filter and a 2 inch rubber O-Ring. There are two ways to kill any virus or bacteria which might be in the water and that is to boil the water or to use chemicals. For this video I chose bleach, but there are other chemicals that are available in most outdoors style stores or military surplus stores. I forgot to add to the video that for water that is filled with larger debris and that is a …
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Thank you for the quick reply. I will give that a try, can’t be worse than the Coghlan water filter. It seems like a light weight solution as well.
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I speak only from my experience with this setup, I always pretreat the water with bleach and then run it through the filter and so far (knocking on wood) I have not become ill. I still caution that before heading out on any trail gear should be tested water filters especially, nothing is worse then being miles from home and having stomach trouble. All water must be treated either by boiling it or by chemical. The filter above is used to remove chemical taste and clear the water of debris.
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Does anyone know the success rate of these home made filters as opposed to the ones you buy from the out doors stores that cost a fortune? Oh, and I am by no means disrespecting the filter above portrayed. I am just wondering if all the rhetoric about parts per million, and micro-meters is justified. Thanks guys. Mike, London, On.
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Thanks Josh. What ever works right. I will save you a spot on the wagon, I will try to get the cushion seat for ya!
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Somehow I missed this one! Good stuff, Drak! I think I am going to have to get back on the DIY wagon. I have a few ideas too… Peace.
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I get a kick out of it that people ask me for the dimensions. I just measured the pack pocket I wanted it to fit in. I have a larger version I use when I take groups out. I’m satisfied with it.. I also have a version that adapted to ceramic/ charcoal filter cartridges I had on hand (but don’t have a source for).
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I would like to say that your idea for a water filter is also great. I am going to make one like yours. I like the size and how easy you could store it.
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Yeah I have used the ceramic filters also and know the slowness. The price we pay for clean water, but it is better then the other option of becoming sick.
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I let the bleach water set for about 20-30 minutes before pouring it through the filter. Gets rid of the taste of the bleach that way.
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That looks like a great system. In Brazil I experimented with ceramic filter elements and came up with one that used a hanging bag for raw water. It worked well but ceramic gravity feed systems are very slow.
With the standard Brita filter you at least have their R&D to go by as to how much it will do.
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How long do you let the bleach “react” prior to running it through the filter?
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Check out the home made water filter video by “Colhane” he uses poly fiber and activated charcoal in a 1″ PVC pipe.
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I know there is charcoal, but I am not sure as to what else is inside of it.
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What is in the Britta filter? Activated charcoal?
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Thanks! I like it too! LOL
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Excellent Video.
I really like your filter.
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With cloudy or muddy water I try to use an extra bit of cloth in the top section to help remove the sediment to prolong the life of the filter. It cleans up the water very nicely.
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Nice job on this! Will the Brita filter remove the cloudiness from the water, or would that plug it up too quickly? The spring runoff around here always has some sediment.
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Thanks Hiram, I agree our thoughts are the same with a lot of projects. We build with what we have or what our minds eye sets in front of us.
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Nice job. Amazing how we think alike. I use a filter system much like yours except that yours is lighter and cheaper to make.
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Glad I could help. Could ot find it on the web so I went to the store(needed some things any way) and looked it up and wrote it down. LOL
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Thanks for the information. That was very helpful
Bill
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Good Tip!!! Thanks for being proactive!
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5 stars. Simple, effective, inexpensive.
It is important to note that bleach has a shelf life. Replacing water treatment bleach every 4 to 6 months is a good idea.
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I know it is not the smallest on the market, but it is better then nothing. Chemical addition or boiling the water should kill whatever is in it. I have used this filter setup for the last 3 years and even took one with me to Iraq… Never had an issues. I think it is safe.