Brand | SteriPen |
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Product Dimensions | 7.3"L x 1.7"W x 1.7"H |
Package Information | Bottle |
Power Source | Aa Batteries,battery Powered |
Item Weight | 0.3 Pounds |
Model Name | Steripen Classic 3 with 40 Micron Pre-Filter UV Water Purifier |
Item Package Dimensions L x W x H | 9.21 x 4.49 x 3.07 inches |
Package Weight | 0.3 Kilograms |
Item Dimensions LxWxH | 1.7 x 7.3 x 1.7 inches |
Brand Name | SteriPen |
Warranty Description | 3 Year Manufacturer Warranty |
Color | White |
Suggested Users | mens |
Number of Items | 1 |
Manufacturer | Hydro-Photon, Inc. |
Part Number | SPPF-MP-EF |
Model Year | 2018 |
Size | One Size |
Sport Type | Camping & Hiking |
Fishing Technique | Spinning, Casting |
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Brand | SteriPen |
Product Dimensions | 7.3"L x 1.7"W x 1.7"H |
Package Information | Bottle |
Power Source | Aa Batteries,battery Powered |
Item Weight | 0.3 Pounds |
Model Name | Steripen Classic 3 with 40 Micron Pre-Filter UV Water Purifier |
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About this item
- Battery powered Ultraviolet light water purifier that is perfect for travel and outdoor use. Purifies up to 150 liters on one set of AA batteries
- Purifies a half liter of water in 48 seconds or 1 liter in 90 seconds. Simple and easy to operate. Device activates when the lamp is placed in water, simply insert and stir until the light shuts off.
- Destroys over 99.9% of bacteria Viruses and protozoa, like Giardia and Cryptosporidium Certified for purification by the water quality Association
- Fast safe effective and chemical-free doesn't alter Taste pH or other water properties reusable to purify up to 8,000 liters
- Tapered end fits most commercial water bottles, canteens, or drinking glasses.
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Product Description
SteriPEN classic 3 is the next generation of our award winning classic; winner of time magazine's best invention of 2001. With improved battery life, ergonomics, and water resistance, classic 3 is the sleekest SteriPEN to date. A tapered neck fits most commercial water bottles and canteens. Four AA alkaline batteries purify 50 liters of water or use lithium batteries and purify 150 liters. An 8,000-treatment lamp delivers years of purification. Includes SteriPEN pre-/Filter and neoprene pouch. Batteries not included..
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ASIN | B00V7P1R86 |
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4.3 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #370,971 in Sports & Outdoors (See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors) #245 in Camping & Hiking Water Filters |
Date First Available | August 20, 2009 |
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Customers like the ease of use of the water purification unit. They say the instructions are clear and the product is convenient to use on a hike. However, some customers have reported issues with the performance of the product, mentioning that it's not reliable and is extremely fragile. Customers also differ on quality, value, and battery life.
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Customers like the ease of use of the water purification unit. They say the product is simple to use and the instructions are clear. Some customers also mention that the device is complex but good, convenient to use on a hike, and a great tool. However, some customers feel the concept is nice, but the device may be defective.
"...This device really is a timesaver, and easy to use...." Read more
"...We had to use some sketchy water a few times. Easy to use...." Read more
"Very easy to use. Performed as described in the instructions. Used it for all clear liquids while in India and Nepal. Excellent product...." Read more
"...my criterion being that I did not get ill -- as described and is easy to use...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the quality of the water purification unit. Some mention that it works very well, while others say that it stopped working. Some say that the form factor could be improved, while other say that they were disappointed by the result. Overall, the opinions are mixed, and it's recommended to read the reviews carefully before making a purchase.
"...Lithium batteries are lighter, work better at very cold temperatures, and have a longer shelf life than alkaline batteries, in addition to simply..." Read more
"...You have to be aware that no system works on water that's in the threads of containers, and both are less effective at treating the bacterial..." Read more
"Appears to work as expected. Wish it was smaller" Read more
"...it forms a watertight seal in which you can turn the bottle upside down and shake it to agitate the water for better sterilization. I also..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the value of the water purification unit. Some mention that it's well worth the investment, saved them money, and is a valuable tool. Others say that it was a total waste of money and completely useless.
"...product and with the vendor's (GR8 SALES) excellent service, honest price policy, and super fast shipping...." Read more
"...Went on to return it, and its too late, so I am stuck with this piece of trash. The battery is supposed to last for 50 liters...." Read more
"...Well worth the investment." Read more
"...Worked once on my next backpacking trip, then no more. Waste of money, completely unreliable...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the battery life of the water purification unit. Some mention that the batteries last a long time and hold out fine, while others say that they only lasted 15 gallons and had to change them.
"...work better at very cold temperatures, and have a longer shelf life than alkaline batteries, in addition to simply lasting longer...." Read more
"...4 star because you need to can extra 4 AA batteries. Batteries only lasted 15 gallons and I had to change batteries." Read more
"...USB chargeable would be better.But this thing is awesome when the battery is good and you get the hang of useing it...." Read more
"...It said the batteries were dead so I put brand new ones in right before a big backpacking trip and it worked for about 3 bottles of water and then..." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the performance of the water purification unit. For example, they mention it works great, but is not reliable, fragile, and breaks easily. That said, some say the quality check seems to be lacking and the pen comes with a huge hole in it. That being said, they say it works well for a while and then breaks.
"...People complain about the Steripen not being reliable. I, too, have had problems--red light warning for no apparent reason mostly...." Read more
"...and I couldn't get it to work. Iodine is small, lightweight, fool-proof, and does the job.I returned this product. (not cheap) piece of junk." Read more
"...It connects to the nifty Nalgene On-The-Fly 22-oz water bottle, but imperfectly...." Read more
"...But unfortunately the replacement I received was so broken that it would simply go from a green indicator light to a red indicator light without the..." Read more
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This update is a little nicer than the original, but it's not a big difference. People complain about the Steripen not being reliable. I, too, have had problems--red light warning for no apparent reason mostly. What I have discovered (I think) is that some water has too little conductivity to satisfy the sensor that tells the computer that the device is submerged. When the pen will not work after two tries, I put a small pinch of salt in the water and stir it in with the Steri pen. That almost always solves the problem. The salt increases the conductivity of the water, and the sensor is happy.
I use lithium batteries, and I get very long use. I used it to sterilize water for 4 people for 8 days, and the batteries held out fine. Lithium batteries are lighter, work better at very cold temperatures, and have a longer shelf life than alkaline batteries, in addition to simply lasting longer. Lithiums are expensive, but they cost no more than alkaline batteries when their longer life is taken into account.
There are two modern ways to kill all pathogens, including viruses. The SteriPens are one. The other is the Aquamira Water Treatment Drops. The Aquamira drops work by reacting to produce an oxygenated chemical that does the work. The reacting and treatment can easily be done in the backcountry. The whole process takes at least 20 minutes but you can keep hiking for most of that. The SteriPens work by producing sterilizing UV light and take only a few minutes. The Classic 3 can use any type of AA battery, including rechargeables or, in an emergency, readily available alkalines. You get about 150 liters from a set of lithiums. The SteriPen weighs 141 g with batteries. The 1 oz Aquamira kit weighs about 75 g and treats 115 liters; you can adjust the mix for different volumes, such as 20 oz instead of a liter.
Another option would be to use Aquatab tablets. These create the same oxygenated chemical as Aquamira drops and also take about a half hour to work. They cost about ten cents per quart of treated water whereas Aquamira costs about a penny.
The SteriPen pre-filter is a nice addition, even though it's relatively heavy. It connects to the nifty Nalgene On-The-Fly 22-oz water bottle, but imperfectly. The 40-micron filter won't remove cloudiness and certainly not pathogens. You could also use a coffee filter or even a bandanna. If you don't need to filter out pine needles and chipmunks you can jam the SteriPen directly into the filled bottle's drinking tube. If you use repurposed 590 ml energy drink bottles to hold your water, as many thru-hikers do, you can drill a 7/8” hole in a spare cap and wedge the SteriPen into it during treatment—a perfect solution, except you'll have to decide whether to use the half liter or full liter treatment options depending on clarity and source of the water.
You have to be aware that no system works on water that's in the threads of containers, and both are less effective at treating the bacterial biofilms that form on tiny particles in cloudy water. You have to take care not contaminate your purified drinking water with even a drop of untreated water in your apparatus, as some pathogens need only a few organisms to cause an infection. Be sure to dry out those threads, and don't brush your teeth with untreated water. Aquamira treated water kills pathogens that it comes into contact with during the time it is working, so you can use that to your advantage, but SteriPen treated water is always inert.
One worry about the SteriPens used to be the life of the UV discharge tube. SteriPen has addressed that with their Premium Lamp Life Pledge. When the number of treatments with your registered unit approaches 8,000 SteriPen will send you a brand new unit. That's one reason I have decided to use a SteriPen when appropriate: not because I think that I will ever use it up, but because I admire a company that stands behind its products.
You should understand some things about acquired intestinal distress. Water-born illness doesn't come on immediately; most infections take about a week or so to manifest. If illness comes on more quickly, the most likely cause is food poisoning. If illness appears on an outing, you probably were infected beforehand. The most common mode of acquiring intestinal distress is, ahem, fecal-oral transmission. Avoiding that transmission process requires diligent hand washing when preparing food in the back country, something that is seldom assiduously practiced. I suspect that nearly all clear back country water is OK to drink without treatment except that downstream from persistent human habitation, but even if you become infected, you'll be home before it hits you.
Reviewed in the United States on July 29, 2016
There are two modern ways to kill all pathogens, including viruses. The SteriPens are one. The other is the Aquamira Water Treatment Drops. The Aquamira drops work by reacting to produce an oxygenated chemical that does the work. The reacting and treatment can easily be done in the backcountry. The whole process takes at least 20 minutes but you can keep hiking for most of that. The SteriPens work by producing sterilizing UV light and take only a few minutes. The Classic 3 can use any type of AA battery, including rechargeables or, in an emergency, readily available alkalines. You get about 150 liters from a set of lithiums. The SteriPen weighs 141 g with batteries. The 1 oz Aquamira kit weighs about 75 g and treats 115 liters; you can adjust the mix for different volumes, such as 20 oz instead of a liter.
Another option would be to use Aquatab tablets. These create the same oxygenated chemical as Aquamira drops and also take about a half hour to work. They cost about ten cents per quart of treated water whereas Aquamira costs about a penny.
The SteriPen pre-filter is a nice addition, even though it's relatively heavy. It connects to the nifty Nalgene On-The-Fly 22-oz water bottle, but imperfectly. The 40-micron filter won't remove cloudiness and certainly not pathogens. You could also use a coffee filter or even a bandanna. If you don't need to filter out pine needles and chipmunks you can jam the SteriPen directly into the filled bottle's drinking tube. If you use repurposed 590 ml energy drink bottles to hold your water, as many thru-hikers do, you can drill a 7/8” hole in a spare cap and wedge the SteriPen into it during treatment—a perfect solution, except you'll have to decide whether to use the half liter or full liter treatment options depending on clarity and source of the water.
You have to be aware that no system works on water that's in the threads of containers, and both are less effective at treating the bacterial biofilms that form on tiny particles in cloudy water. You have to take care not contaminate your purified drinking water with even a drop of untreated water in your apparatus, as some pathogens need only a few organisms to cause an infection. Be sure to dry out those threads, and don't brush your teeth with untreated water. Aquamira treated water kills pathogens that it comes into contact with during the time it is working, so you can use that to your advantage, but SteriPen treated water is always inert.
One worry about the SteriPens used to be the life of the UV discharge tube. SteriPen has addressed that with their Premium Lamp Life Pledge. When the number of treatments with your registered unit approaches 8,000 SteriPen will send you a brand new unit. That's one reason I have decided to use a SteriPen when appropriate: not because I think that I will ever use it up, but because I admire a company that stands behind its products.
You should understand some things about acquired intestinal distress. Water-born illness doesn't come on immediately; most infections take about a week or so to manifest. If illness comes on more quickly, the most likely cause is food poisoning. If illness appears on an outing, you probably were infected beforehand. The most common mode of acquiring intestinal distress is, ahem, fecal-oral transmission. Avoiding that transmission process requires diligent hand washing when preparing food in the back country, something that is seldom assiduously practiced. I suspect that nearly all clear back country water is OK to drink without treatment except that downstream from persistent human habitation, but even if you become infected, you'll be home before it hits you.
This is a great product for purifying your drinking water. But you must remember to use a clear you and the baby, moving water source. It comes with a cap that will fit most wide mouth bottles, like nalgene. there's a hole on top where a pre-filter sports nozzle screws on security. Both pieces are included in this kit along with the sterilizer. You can take off the pre-filter sports nozzle just stick the steripen inside the hole. it forms a watertight seal in which you can turn the bottle upside down and shake it to agitate the water for better sterilization.
I also use my steripen to sterilize small surfaces and objects, like my wallet, keys, and cell phone. This is a great product that I should have bought for my emergency kit years ago.But better late than never. I'm very happy with this product and with the vendor's (GR8 SALES) excellent service, honest price policy, and super fast shipping. I'm looking forward to doing business again with this company.
The pre-filter is a great idea, and I am glad it came with this. The only downside is tha fact it will only fit a nalgene size water bottle, and doesn't have adapters to fit slightly different bottle sizes. (I have a stanley canteen with a much smaller screw top.) But if you do have the nalgee sixed wider mouth, and come across a gunk filled pool of water, this pre filter will keep you from getting dead leaves and stick particles into your water, before you sterilize it. I think that's a great idea, and a plus to include it in this package.
What are you waiting for (like a lot of other people say)! Just get one!
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Ci vuole un po' di abilità se si vuole rovesciare la borraccia, perché la tenuta è problematica.
Caro, anche se probabilmente riuscendo a capire come si fa, dovrebbero rimpiazzare gratuitamente la lampada uv a fine vita.