General Ecology First Need XLE Elite Water Purifier
General Ecology First Need XLE Elite Water Purifier
Purify water instantly!ᅠ
Quick, easy and convenient, just place the blue nozzle into water and pump the water through the purifier using the blue handle.
For outdoor recreation, international travel and emergency preparedness.
Removes waterborne disease bacteria; pathagenic cysts including giardia and cryptosporidium, pesticides, toxic chemicals, viruses foul tastes and odors.
This lightweight compact purifier can direct connect to popular sports bottles and trail containers. Easy grip, reliable double-action pump provides a fast flow rate. Tried and trusted award-winning "Structured Matrix" chemical-free purification technology.ᅠ
Independantly certified to EPA Guide Standard Protocol for Microbiological Purifiers against bacteria, cysts and viruses.
Includes purifer cartridgeᅠand water resistant nylon tote bag; "hands free" gravity feed kit!
TECHNICAL SPECS:
- Flow Rate:ᅠ1.89 L/min
- Avg. Cartridge Capacity:ᅠ568 Litresᅠ
- For cold water use only - Does not desalinate
- Particle Retention Rating: 0.1 nominal (0.4 absolute)
- Weight: 450 grams
- Length:ᅠ15.9cm
- Tube Length: 91cm
- Working Temperature: 33ᄚ-100ᄚF (0.5ᄚ - 38ᄚC)
Sharon Moreham, Christchurch NZ
% Reduction (geometric average of 3 units) | |||
Bacteria | Cysts | Virus Polopviurs type I |
|
Test Point % of Rated Capacity |
Klebsiella terrigena | Cryptosporidium | Rotavirus SA-11 |
start | >99.9999 | >99.9 | >99.99 |
25% | >99.9999 | >99.9 | >99.99 |
50% | >99.9999 | >99.9 | >99.99 |
48 hr. stagnation | NG | NG | NG |
*60% | >99.9999 | >99.9 | >99.99 |
*75% | >99.9999 | >99.9 | >99.99 |
48 hr. stagnation | NG | NG | NG |
*90% | >99.9999 | >99.9 | >99.99 |
*100% | >99.9999 | >99.9 | >99.99 |
*= Worst case challenge water. NG = No Growth |
Award Winning: 2002 "Gear of the Year Award" Outside magazine 2002 Buyer's Guide ᄋ 2000 Consumers Choice Award - OutdoorReview.com.
The First Need series are used by the US Army and UN Peace Keeping Forces.