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RE: water filter for bob - Nemesis - 3 May 2012 Good post TL. This seems to be a nice little filter. The MiniWorks EX microfilter is the worldwide best-selling microfilter, delivering long-lasting, field-maintainable water filtration in demanding environments. Engineered for frequent and heavy use, it utilizes our workhorse Marathon EX carbon/ceramic element to ensure clean, reliable and taste-free water. Thanks to its innovative AirSpring Accumulator, it’s capable of pumping one liter per minute and the flow rate can be renewed easily and repeatedly in the fieldâ€â€no tools required. It’s lightweight and compact and, most importantly, been proven reliable by thousands of adventurers just like you. Reliable: Durable carbon/ceramic element ensures safe, taste-free waterâ€â€even with frequent, heavy use. Field-maintainable: Can be cleaned repeatedly for full filter recovery with no tools required. Fast Flow: AirSpring Accumulator increases filtration speed; up to 1-liter per minute. Better-tasting Water: Carbon core removes unpleasant tastes and odors caused by organic compounds, such as iodine, chlorine, and pesticides. Effective against particulate Yes Effective against chemicals/toxins Yes Weight 1 lb / 456 g Width 2.75 in / 7 cm Length 7.5 in / 19 cm Filter media Ceramic Plus Carbon Filter pore size 0.2 microns Flow (L/min) 1 liters per min Flow (strokes per liter) 85 Cartridge life ~2000 liters "some are claiming 4000l" Field cleanable Yes Field maintainable Yes Country of Origin Made in Seattle, USA Mechanical advantage Yes Water Bottle Adapter Yes Cartridge replacement indicator Yes |