View Full Version : Water filter scare . . .
alaska moose
05-22-2008, 11:02
I just recived my Katyden Hiker Microfilter! I didn't read all of the directions, I put the filter together and went into the kitchen and filtered our tap water into a glass, every thing was going good and then the water came out of the filter a dark gray color .... then I got out the direction sheet and in big bold letters it said " filter one liter of water before feild use, to rinse out the filter" Oh !!!
Yea, all those carbon particles look pretty gross!
New definition to the term "floaters."
Directions are good. I try to remember where I leave them.
On a somewhat related note, on a recent trip my Katadyn Hiker started spewing out little black chips, which I presume were part of the carbon filter? Any idea if my filter was still working?
Do I just need a replacement cartridge, or do I need a whole new filter?
bigcranky
05-22-2008, 15:30
The little black chips are carbon. It's probably fine; this can happen if the filter has been banged around a bit, or hasn't been used in a while.
If you are concerned, you can buy a replacement cartridge. That replaces all the important guts inside the filter.
sheepdog
05-22-2008, 17:52
That is a good filter. enjoy
sheepdog
Someone said "Reading is fundamental". I guess so. :)
Someone said "Reading is fundamental". I guess so. :)
Only read the instructions as a last resort when all else fails…