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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 !!!

Cuffs
05-22-2008, 11:03
Yea, all those carbon particles look pretty gross!

mudhead
05-22-2008, 12:07
New definition to the term "floaters."

Directions are good. I try to remember where I leave them.

ZZXF
05-22-2008, 13:59
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

Tinker
05-22-2008, 22:06
Someone said "Reading is fundamental". I guess so. :)

Bob S
05-22-2008, 23:17
Someone said "Reading is fundamental". I guess so. :)


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