The Katadyn Siphon Filter turns any water container into a gravity-fed microfiltration system. Simply place the ceramic filter (hose attached) into the container, place the container on higher ground, and let the siphon action take care of the rest. That's it! Filters 1.2 gallons/hour.
The Katadyn Siphon is a member of Katadyn's exclusive Endurance Series, which basically means this filter will last forever (almost!). Its silver impregnated, cleanable ceramic element will clean up to 5,000 gallons of water.This is a gravity water filter, so it will be a little
The Siphon also works as a replacement element for the Katadyn Camp system.
As you can see in this picture, the Katadyn Siphon water filter (two are in use in this photo) drains contaminated water out of the blue bucket and into the 5-gallon water container, where it is delivered filtered and purified.
Katadyn Siphon Water Filter Specifications:
- Weight: 16oz - Purifier: No
- Filter Construction: Cleanable ceramic filter element, 80 inch hose, measuring gauge, cleaning pad and on/off valve
- Adapter Base: Silicon rubber hose
- Gravity Flow: Yes
- Recommended Use: Camping, hiking, base-camp, scouting
- Field Maintainable: Yes
- Flow Rate: 5L/hour
- Height: 6.5"
Taking gallons of bottled water with you might not be an option when you go camping. Purchasing an expensive filtering system might be out of the question, especially if you already have a container. A siphon filter can solve the problem.
One of these Katadyn siphon filters, item number 1120070, can be used in any large container turning it into a gravity-fed water filter. It is very simple to use too. All you have to do is place the siphon filter in the water container, with the hose attached. Then place the container on higher ground. Use the hose to retrieve the water and the siphoning action pulls the water through the filter.
The siphon filter by Katadyn is made for long lasting use. A single silver-impregnated ceramic filter can clean 5,0000 gallons of water. You won’t have to replace it very often. It can be used as a replacement filter in many systems.
The siphon filter is easily maintained while you’re out in the field. It is light weight, weighing only one pound. It is only 61/2” in length making it easy to store. The silicon rubber hose reaches 80 inches, giving you plenty of stretch to ensure the water is filtered correctly.
