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PRODUCT NEWS: Platypus® Evolves Pump-Free, Gravity-Powered Water Filtratio

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 UKC Gear 29 Jul 2013
Platypus GravityWorks 2L System, 2 kbPlatypus takes the hassle out of getting clean water on any journey with the GravityWorks 2.0L Filter System, bringing the speed of gravity filtration to a compact and ultralight system, perfect for solo adventurers and small groups.

Read more at http://www.ukclimbing.com/gear/news.php?id=5671
In reply to UKC Gear:

Hmmm... maybe someone hasn't thought through the physics... You're better off having the filter as low as possible (i.e. at the collecting end), to exploit the increased hydrostatic head, thus pushing water through the filter quicker...

With a bit of luck, you can probably fix this by swapping the short and long tubing sections around.

Unless there's something very cunning about the filter that means it works better with a low HH, or breaks if the HH is too high, but that wouldn't give much design margin.
 winhill 30 Jul 2013
In reply to captain paranoia:

or so as not to stress the pipe connections?

looks like a copy of MSR though.
Pure_Hydration 01 Aug 2013
In reply to UKC Gear: I'd also advice purchasing an inline filter alongside a Platypus pack. This gives you double the protection against diseases.

It's amazing how many water purifiers are available, saves you from having to spend a fortune on bottled water.

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