is this a good water purifier?

[shadowfax]

First Need Deluxe Water Purifier. I'm just wondering how good it is since it doesn't use chemicals at all. Anyone have any exp. with it?

 

[grandpa]

Its pretty good the membrane gets rid of all the nasty stuff. But to be on the safe side I would drop in a couple of chlorine tabs or boild it. Just to kill off any bugs that might have gotten by.

 

[OwenM]

Here's some reviews of the First Need Deluxe-40 of 'em.
http://www.outdoorreview.com/reviews/Water_Filters/product_469.asp

I use a PUR Voyageur, btw, which works great, and is very compact, but a little slower than some of the larger models.
I always use the prefilter, and usually wrap it with a coffee filter, too.

[This message has been edited by OwenM (edited 04-04-2001).]

 

[Flotsam]

I've had a First Need Deluxe for about 6 years - never had a problem, you can back flush the filter & prolong filter life quite abit. Easy to use, pretty easy on the arms as far as pumping. I can usually filter 4-5 liters in less than 10 minutes.

Sam

 

[frediver]

I have had one for 10+yrs It works,thats all I'll say for it!
You Must use a pre-filter. It is a pain to back flush/clean in the field. you need to have a clean water supply it flush with.
at least have some treated water!
I have a problem with the intake hose collapsing when I use the filter for any amount of water. it works fine the 1st few liters though. When hiking I find that I need to filter about 1 1/2gal-2 1/2 gal per day for 1 or 2 persons for drinking and cooking. we use more water than this but alot is boiled for cooking. count on using your filter at least this much. Frediver<><

 

[shadowfax]

Thanks guys. Found a very good deal on the thing but wanted to be sure of its quality before I bit.

 

[HM]

I have one but have not compared with others. Equipped to Survive (one of the first websites I bumped into) highly recommended it over all others. Surprisingly, not many use it. So I started having doubts. Have not used a lot but besides size I am happy with it and its features.
Good question, would love to hear from more who are using it.

HM