
The use of the small hollow fibres enables the quick flow rate when squeezing the dirty water reservoir. Going into more detail you can be confident in the filter, as each microfilter is individually tested to make sure it meets the guidelines for the removal of 99.9999% of bacteria and 99.9% of protozoa. This is all in a product that is simple to use and clean so there should be no problems in accessing clean water, whatever your activity. There is quite a lot to break down with this filter, but the quick information is that you have a small and compact system, weighing 95g which packs smaller than a rolled-up t-shirt and is capable of up to 3L per minute of filtering.
Integrity check - if dropped or frozen, easily check if the filter is still safe to use.Ĭapacity: Approximately 1,000 litres of water (dependent on how dirty it is).The Platypus Quickdraw Microfilter is an ultralight, easy to use fill-and-squeeze water filtration system. Easy to clean and maintain - attached DuoLock™-style cap ensures dirt-free spout and shake-to-clean backflush easily recovers flow rates. Fast flow rate (1 litre + in under 30 seconds). 1 litre dirty water reservoir is made with tri-layer film which uses a durable outer layer and taste-free inner layer. The QuickDraw™ Microfilter will be particularly useful to long distance backpackers who need to drink regularly but don't want to carry litres of clean water, but also for all hillwalkers worried about the possibility of a dead sheep higher up that fellside beck. The fill and squeeze method considerably reduces the weight and complexity of the filter. It has a shake-to-clean mechanism that allows it to keep working throughout its lifetime with no need to take it to pieces or wash it out. To use the QuickDraw™ Microfilter System simply fill the dirty reservoir to capacity, screw the dirty side of the filter cartridge into the reservoir, tip the whole thing upside down, position the spout over your clean water container, and squeeze. The QuickDraw™ Microfilter uses a 0.2 micron hollow fibre cartridge to remove 99.9999% of bacteria and 99.9% of protozoa as required by the NSF P231 standard. Additionally, users can drink directly from its spout. The filter is also compatible with multiple bottle types.
PLATYPUS QUICKDRAW FREE
The dirty water reservoir is made of the same taste free and durable film as other Platypus’ products. The dirty side cap creates a reliable seal to prevent seepage, ensuring dirty water cannot contaminate the clean side nor leak into your rucksack. It features a sturdy, flip-to-open clean side cap, a grippy filter cartridge cover, and an easy-to-fill extra-wide mouth reservoir with a useful handle - you need to supply your own clean water reservoir. It filters out dirt, bacteria and protozoa (but not viruses). This lightweight water filtration system is very simple to use, fast and durable.